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Posted by
Lindsay Rubino
on September 17, 2012
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of Sept. 17-Sept. 23.
All times Eastern unless otherwise noted.
Where to Be…
B&C/MCN’s Next TV Summit
With so much new technology emerging in television, many industry execs are asking,
“What’s next?” At B&C’s inaugural Next TV Summit, keynote speakers including Roku’s Anthony Woods ......
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Posted by
Michael Malone
on September 14, 2012
The Missus and I were watching The X Factor last night, playing that parlor game where you guess whether a contestant getting their biographical closeup on the show will shine or suck when they take the stage.
By the tone of the setup, we decided young Carly Rose Sonenclar would be good.
When the 13-year-old introduced herself, she said she was from Westchester County, NY.
Well, that happens to be ......
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Posted by
Lindsay Rubino
on September 10, 2012
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of Sept. 10-Sept. 16.
All times Eastern unless otherwise noted.
* Monday, Sept. 10 *
PaleyFest: Fall TV Previews: ABCVisit the Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles for a party, screening of 666 Park Avenue, Nashville and Last Resort.
Where: The Paley Center for Media, New York
When: 6 p.m.Click here for more information.
Disney-ABCȁ ......
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Posted by
Andrea Morabito
on September 6, 2012
Simon Cowell didn’t mince words when responding to NBC’s decision to extend the season premiere of The Voice to three nights next week, putting it in direct competition with The X Factor on Wednesday, Sept. 12.
“It is a spoiling tactic. They don’t want people to see this first episode,” Cowell said on a conference call with reporters Thursday afternoon. “I ......
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Posted by
Lindsay Rubino
on September 4, 2012
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of Sept. 4-Sept. 9.
* Tuesday, Sept. 4 *
Democratic National Convention
Live coverage begins on ABC, CBS and NBC at 10 p.m. ET
Bravo’s Flipping Out Season PremiereWhen: 9 p.m. ET
ABC Family’s Beverly Hills Nannies Season Finale
When: 9 p.m. ET
NBA TV’s Special Looking Back at ReggieWhen: 7 p.m. ET
* Wednesday, Sept. 5 ......
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Posted by
Lindsay Rubino
on August 27, 2012
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of Aug. 27-Sept. 2.
* Monday, Aug. 27 *
92Y’s Jimmy Kimmel in Conversation with Bill Carter
Where: Lexington Avenue at 92nd St, New York
When: 8 p.m.Click here for more information.
* Tuesday, Aug. 28 *
TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting Season Premiere
When: 9 p.m. ET
TLC’s Abby & Brittany Series Premiere
When: 10 p.m. E ......
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Posted by
Lindsay Rubino
on August 20, 2012
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of Aug. 20-Aug. 26.
* Monday, Aug. 20 *
MTV’s The Inbetweeners Series Premiere
When: 10 p.m. ET
A&E’s Beyond Scared Straight Season PremiereWhen: 10 p.m. ET
ABC Family’s Bunheads Season Finale
When: 9 p.m. ET
VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Season Finale
When: 8 p.m. ET
* Tuesday, Aug. 21 *
Syfy’s ......
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Posted by
Lindsay Rubino
on August 13, 2012
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of Aug. 13-Aug. 19.
* Monday, Aug. 13 *
NBC’s Stars Earn Stripes Series Premiere
When: 8 p.m. ET
NBC’s Grimm Season Premiere
When: 10 p.m. ET
Fox’s Hotel Hell Series Premiere
When: 8 p.m. ET
TNT’s The Closer Series FinaleWhen: 9 p.m. ET
TNT’s Major Crimes Series Premiere
When: 10 p.m. ET
Bravo’s G ......
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Posted by
Lindsay Rubino
on August 6, 2012
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of Aug. 6-Aug. 12.
* Monday, Aug. 6 *
Bravo’s Miss Advised Season FinaleWhen: 10 p.m. ET
Travel Channel’s Hotel Impossible Season Finale
When: 10 p.m. ET
* Tuesday, Aug. 7 *
The E.W. Scripps Company Q2 2012 Earnings Conference CallWhen: 9 a.m. ETClick here to listen to the live stream.
Nexstar Broadcasting Q2 2012 Earnings ......
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Posted by
Andrea Morabito
on August 3, 2012
Los Angeles — Seven networks from the Discovery Communications family presented at TCA press tour here Thursday and several others made programming announcements timed to the sessions. A round up of that news:
• Discovery Channel announced a new season of Curiosity, to premiere in November. The series will look to answer mysteries of science like what happens to a plane when it crash ......
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Posted by
Lindsay Rubino
on July 30, 2012
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of July 30-Aug. 5.
* Monday, July 30 *
TCA Summer Press Tour - The CW/ShowtimeWhere: Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, Calif.Click here for more information and a schedule.Click here to follow coverage from B&C.
* Tuesday, July 31 *
TCA Summer Press Tour - Studio Day
Discovery Communications’ Q2 2012 Earnings Conference Call
When: ......
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Posted by
Andrea Morabito
on July 28, 2012
Los Angeles — On Sept 23, Don Mischer will produce his 12th Primetime Emmy Awards telecast, and he plans to keep this year’s ceremony moving in order to get through the 26 categories it has to present in three hours.
“We want to keep the show really paced quickly,” he said. “Keep it funny.”
Mischer plans to stick with the format introduced in 2009 of break ......
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