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Daily Archives : Jul 22, 2008

NBC Preps ‘Today,’ ‘Press’ for Super Bowl

NBC will air special Super Bowl XLIII editions of “Today” and “Meet the Press” before next year’s game in Tampa Bay, Fla., TVWeek reports. The network, which made the announcement during its presentation at the Television Critics Association press tour…

Broadcasters Grapple With China

International broadcasters are pushing the International Olympic Committee and Chinese government officials to lift some restrictions on Olympic games coverage, the New York Times reports. While NBC has exclusive rights to all things Beijing Games related, other broadcasters are hoping…

Limelight to Power Olympics Web Video

Limelight Networks is prepping to power NBCOlymipcs.com’s coverage of the Beijing Games, the Hollywood Reporter says. The content delivery network, which serviced Web streams for last year’s “Live Earth” concert, will stream as many as 20 live events and some…

Cartoon Plans ‘Ben 10’ TV Movie

Cartoon Network is developing a live action-CGI TV movie based on its “Ben 10” series, the Hollywood Reporter says. Alex Winter and John Turman have been tapped to direct and write, respectively, the film, “Ben 10: Alien Force,” which will…

‘Monk,’ ‘Psych’ Return With Strong Ratings

The latest season premiere for USA Network’s series “Monk” drew 5.6 million viewers on July 18, Multichannel News reports. The series, which wrapped up its previous half-season with 6.1 million average viewers for six episodes, will air its 100th episode…

Disney Sets Sail in ‘Suite Life’ Spinoff

Disney Channel is prepping a “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” spinoff for air this fall, Multichannel News reports. The new series, “The Suite Life on Deck” follows Zack and Cody, played by twins Dylan and Cole Sprouse, as…

‘Real World’ Finds Brooklyn Home

The crew behind MTV’s upcoming “Real World: Brooklyn” may finally have a home for its next cast of seven strangers, the New York Post reports. While previous property deals fell through because of zoning issues, the show is reported to…

‘Stylista’ Turns on Fashion Challenge

CW viewers can expect to see a little “Devil Wears Prada” in the upcoming reality series “Stylista,” executive produced by Tyra Banks, the New York Post says. The show’s star, Anne Slowey, fashion and news director for Elle magazine, will…

‘Runway’ Winner Siriano Gets Film Gig

“Project Runway” season-four winner Christian Siriano has been tapped to create a couture collection for the upcoming motion picture “Eloise in Paris,” starring Uma Thurman, Daily Variety reports. His “fierce” designs will be featured in scenes set during Paris Fashion…