Red Europe! Greek protests spread across the continent... Dec 12, 2008
A correspondent and a cameraman for Russian television channel NTV were injured in the confrontation, which happened while they filmed clashes in Exarchia, a crucible of student radicalism. In Athens, around 40 youths threw stones at riot police near university buildings in the volatile Exarchia district where 15-year-old Alexis Grigoropoulos was shot dead on Saturday. (The Drudge Report)
Try entertainment gifts for Christmas Dec 12, 2008
Get ready for 3-D television. Samsung has a version that's expected to lead the field when more programming is available. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Here's how to tame Wayne Rooney's temper Dec 12, 2008
Running on Sky television at the moment is a show called Wayne Rooney's Street Striker. In it, England and Manchester United's principal footballing talent fronts a series of challenges designed to test the skills of the country's back-street players. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Museums and Galleries Dec 11, 2008
Second floor of Community Access Television of Salina, 410 W. Ash ... Second floor of Community Access Television of Salina, 410 W. Ash. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Jury selected for murder trial Dec 10, 2008
Cozzolino asked the question about CSI and similar shows, she said, because she wanted people to understand that as opposed to television dramas where everything is neatly tied up in an hour, she would prove each and every element of the case, but may not answer every single question. You might never know what his motive was, she told the potential jurors. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Four special homes to be visited Dec 9, 2008
The living room houses a 52-inch television over a massive tile fireplace. An antique glass top cocktail provides an inviting space to sit and have a glass of wine from their wine cooler which houses their 200-bottle wine collection. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Gift guide: DVD sets that come with trimmings Dec 9, 2008
Little House on the Prairie:Complete Television Series (Lionsgate, $280 DVD), the popular family drama of the 1970s with nine seasons on 60 discs, plus all three TV movies. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
Curse is blessing for ERs Wyle Dec 7, 2008
Next Article in Television News: Advertisment. Noah Wyle in The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice. (Boston Herald)
OJ Simpson prepares for prison Dec 7, 2008
It was a stinging, final rebuke for a man whose has lived largely as a public pariah, years after his towering athletic achievements led to television and film acting, including rental car ads in which he dashed through a crowded airport in a business suit, ever the football running back ... com, video, mobile, and interactive television platforms. (Reuters)
Could this woman be Vladimir Putin's real mother? Dec 6, 2008
Since Russian-born Mrs Putina saw Vladimir Putin on the television in 1999, she has been convinced he is her estranged son ... She claims the next time she saw her son was on television in 1999. (Telegraph.co.uk)
The Afghan mission in memoriam Dec 6, 2008
" She chip 000039FD ped in, finding work for the hours her husband was at home. When they couldn't afford a decent apartment, Rob decided to apply to the military, and the couple settled with sons Joshua Robert, then 3, and Jacob Murray, 15 months, at a trailer park near his parents' house in New Maryland, just south of Fredericton. Then one night, not long after repairs had been done to their trailer's electrical connection, the Shorts were watching television as their boys slept Josh in the... (Globe and Mail)
Traveling Wilburys Finally Sell T-Shirts Dec 6, 2008
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Spooks the show that is James Bond on a BBC budget Dec 5, 2008
Its glossy production values, fantastical situations, fast-paced stories and toothsome cast helped coin a new term in British television - "high concept" - and it spawned a generation of imitators, most notably in the form of Hustle and Life on Mars. When the seventh series reaches the end of its eight-episode run on Monday night, it will leave dedicated Spooks fans - who still number a creditable five million each week - bereft. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Full Story Dec 5, 2008
" Simpson commands on the recordings, and instructs other men to scoop up items he insists had been stolen from him. On Tuesday, Glass is scheduled to sentence four former co-defendants who took plea deals and testified against Simpson and Stewart. Michael McClinton, Charles Cashmore, Walter Alexander and Charles Ehrlich could receive probation or prison time. McClinton could get up to 11 years; the others face less. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) Send to A Friend... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Ambler store to host nationwide Pokemon tournament Dec 3, 2008
Rob, whose son Rob Jr. was ranked No. 1 during the 2007 season, started the league two years ago to give children something to do aside from watching television and playing with computers. "The kids love it and it gives them something else to do," he said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
5 more charged in rash of Mountaintop thefts Dec 3, 2008
Stolen items including rifles, alcohol, televisions, clothing and skis were recovered after the Nov. 21 arrests in Abdulkhabir s home at 27 Old Route 23 in Windham ... More pilfered property has been found that was reported stolen from 32 Blackberry Drive including a plasma television, Sony Playstation, jewelry, antiques and collectibles. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Cash in trade for your treasure Nov 30, 2008
This is not the Antique Roadshow seen on television stations and is not connected to the Public Broadcast Service. This roadshow is an 18-month national event that seeks to buy items, according to Shannon Stott, public relations director of the ICA.. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Lead's historic roundhouse has new head of steam Nov 28, 2008
Guests will notice flat-screen televisions on one wall in their booths. The screens aren't for television viewing, however. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Nov 28, 2008
Triffids returning to television. A non-man's man in the mean streets. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Holiday tea, home tour planned Dec. 6 Nov 26, 2008
In the corner of the great room is a slate stone fireplace in the same style as the one upstairs with an area above the fireplace for a television. Gillig home. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Disney Video Games Get Families Playing Together with Trusted Brands and Quality Products That Are Gentle on the Wallet Nov 26, 2008
Bolt is inspired by the computer animated film from Walt Disney Pictures, but the video game follows a unique storyline, taking place within the high-action television series featured in the film. In the game, players must take on the personalities of super-dog Bolt and his companion Penny to utilize their unique talents and superpowers to save the world and Pennys father from the evil Calico. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bidders vie for bits of the Ted Williams legend Nov 25, 2008
Peck met Williams only once, when he bought the gun from him, but watched him play ball on television and yesterday spoke of him as if he were a lifelong pal. Peck came to the auction to see if there might be a photograph of Williams holding the Winchester. (Boston Globe)
BBC hopes to spread some Christmas cheer with festive schedule Nov 25, 2008
A series of one-off specials will form the centrepiece of the festive period s television listings, featuring modern favourites such as Gavin y, hits from the last decade like Shooting Stars and The Royle Family, and a brand new Blackadder adventure ... Jamie Medhurst, a lecturer in television studies at Aberystwyth University, said he is pleased to see the schedule including plenty of laughs. (WalesOnline)
Famous Faces in Framingham Nov 25, 2008
William Riker on "Star Trek: The Next Generation;" Pete Best, the original Beatles drummer replaced by Ringo Starr; and Frank Avruch, who appeared on television as Bozo the Clown from the late 1950s to the 1970s. "Every weekday, we had 125 kids in the audience, and sometimes kids had to wait a year to get on the show," said Avruch, dressed in casual slacks, a sport shirt and sweater. (Framingham TAB, MA)
The Shield creator Ryan promises surprises in cop drama finale Nov 23, 2008
As Detective Vic Mackey, Andover native Michael Chiklis might just be the most beloved murderer on series television ... Next Article in Television News: Advertisment. (Boston Herald)
Ogden's Lighted Parade is Friday, Nov. 21 Nov 23, 2008
What television network did you watch for the General Election returns. ABC. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Stephen Colbert gives thanks for Greatest Gift Nov 22, 2008
Next Article in Television News: Page: Advertisment. Stephen Colbert in A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All. (Boston Herald)
Miss Ireland upstages lady in red Nov 22, 2008
People power, as it pertains to television anyway, is proving to be a tricky beast. Day In a Page. (Yahoo News -- Beauty Pageants)
Tastes change under the weight of recession Nov 22, 2008
Adrian Swift is an Australian-born television executive in London. He says the big winner in TV will be "factual programming", but not because it's popular but cheap to make. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
SHELF LIFE - Library’s redesign nearly complete Nov 22, 2008
Raised on a defunct hippie commune by his grandmother, Rain, Cap was never exposed to a lot of things we take for granted like television and pizza. But when Rain breaks her hip, Cap has to stay with a foster family and is integrated into the local public school, whether he wants to or not. (Missoulian, MT)
At home with chef Tyler Florence Nov 20, 2008
It was installed in lieu of a hood, which would generate too much noise and make taping television shows nearly impossible. Besides, the space above the range is occupied by one of the kitchen's focal points: a large steel rod on which a collection of copper pots and pans hangs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Time alone is fun Nov 20, 2008
I've watched him sleep propped up on his elbow, head resting in his hand and blankets merrily twisted around his legs, as the eternal light from the blaring television flicks hectic patterns onto his face ... I know he's about to celebrate -- three days in which the television never goes off, the dog sprawls on the bed, the lights stay on till 3 a.m. No one greets him at daybreak with a list of ancient grievances and a furrowed brow. (CNN)
Fans can relive Phillies' title with DVD Nov 18, 2008
The more than 3 1/2 million fans who spilled through Citizens Bank Park's gates this season, and countless more who watched the games on the internet, television or listened on the radio, will want to remember, too. The DVD was produced by Major League Baseball Productions and distributed by Shout. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Yes, we can -. sell it Nov 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES Much as Barack Obama has kindled unprecedented interest in presidential politics, so too has he prompted a flood of merchandise, collectibles, television deals and book contracts. Presidents always have inspired such capitalism. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
'Scrapbooks' pieces together Americans' history Nov 16, 2008
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Critic's picks (Nov. 16) Nov 16, 2008
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Jill the tripper eludes her captors Nov 16, 2008
" So it went on. December 2003, a car stolen in Heilbronn with her genetic fingerprints on the petrol cap. In autumn 2004 the woman went to the Austrian Tyrol. She broke into garden sheds along the road towards Innsbruck, discarding a pair of tracksuit bottoms, a hooded cardigan and other items. The killer's DNA also turned up at burglary scenes in France. September 2005: a bar robbery in Karlsruehe and the DNA found on beer bottles and a wine glass. August 2006 in Besancon, France: DNA on a toy... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
And Action! Cool Movie Toys For Holidays Nov 15, 2008
Many companies are also producing toys and collectibles based on classic movies and television shows. Big time toymakers such as Hasbro and Mattel, and specialty collectible artisans like Sideshow, NECA, McFarlane and Mezco are meeting fan demands with toys designed for kids who want to collect the latest stuff from their favorite action or animated movie; to high-end action figures and museum-quality pieces that add prestigious accents to any home movie theater. (Click2Houston, TX)
Past seven days Nov 14, 2008
Stories on the latest trends in fashion, films, television, theater, food, and religion; wedding, engagement and anniversary announcements ... The latest news in arts and entertainment, book reviews, theater, television, music and museums. (The Palm Beach Post)
Strictly 'world's most watched' Nov 11, 2008
The BBC show's format has been sold to 38 countries, industry magazine Television Business International said ... British programmes and formats are now responsible for more than half of the world's television output, 53%, the Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT) found. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Odyssey Marine Exploration Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results Nov 11, 2008
"We are very happy with our results so far this year. We have had some significant operational challenges during the third quarter, but we have seen our offshore team step up in a big way that has yielded some really promising results. During this season, we located and tentatively identified at least one of our targeted high-value shipwrecks. We also mapped a huge new area of seabed and filed admiralty arrests on four separate sites. The JWM Production crew has followed our teams offshore and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
History now, hard cash later: Demand for election memorabilia high Nov 7, 2008
" McGehean said the ubiquity of Obama merchandise may make some of it less valuable, but real art with quality ideas and craftsmanship will financially accrue. "I am thrilled to have sold numerous bags to everyday citizens and celebrities alike," she said. "I may have just sold one to a certain television star from Chicago, and the soon-to-be first family may have been the ones to give it to her. " Edward's mother, Rosie Edwards Foster, 60, accompanied her daughter to the paper Wednesday... (The Clarion-Ledger)
They came in with junk, hoping it was a jewel Nov 6, 2008
Last Thursday, Lexington Community Education (LCE) hosted an event not unlike PBS popular television series, Antiques Roadshow. And they even had one of the show s appraisers. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
2008 Race Almost Over -- Now What? Nov 4, 2008
"This year more than in a very long time, come the day after the election, it's going to feel like the entire nation has woken up in a collective political equivalent of Dec. 26," predicts Robert Thompson, founding director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University ... Switching metaphors from Christmas to television, Thompson says the period between election day and the inauguration of a new president in January might feel like "those times when 'The... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Hit & Misses Oct 31, 2008
Local races picked up after Labor Day, and now it seems like every other commercial on television is a political one, but we only have a few more days until the campaigning ends and the voting begins ... Patterned after a television show on PBS, folks can bring in their antiques for appraisers to examine and get an idea of what they're worth. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Prized possessions on display at Roadshow Oct 29, 2008
McCurley said he placed a call to a television producer with an extensive vintage toy collection, who offered 5,000 for the toy. Not all the association s members are wealthy collectors, McCurley said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Hard Rock International Announces the 'Imagine There's No Hunger' Campaign to Raise Awareness and Funding for WHY in its Fight Against Hunger and Poverty Oct 29, 2008
With operations in 27 countries, The Orchard drives sales for its label, retailer, brand, and agency clients through innovative marketing and promotional campaigns; brand entertainment programs; and film, advertising, gaming and television licensing. A pioneer in digital music and media services, The Orchard fosters creativity and independence. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reviving a grande dame: Blue Stores Hotel gets a makeover Oct 29, 2008
"I love the property, and there's no place to go here. You can't get lunch." He has rounded up and stripped old stamped tin panels for the bar's ceiling, and he's collected antiques, light fixtures, and other decorative elements for what he envisions as a "Fawlty Towers look," referring to the British sitcom aired on public television in the 1980s and '90s. Bump, who comes from a family of restaurateurs, agreed that the property had tremendous potential. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Paul Howle Madden, 70, prominent antiques dealer Oct 23, 2008
Home restoration became a lifelong passion for the couple, and both their Nantucket home and later their Sandwich house being highlighted in magazines, books, and television programs; recently, they were featured on HGTV, his son said. The family moved to Sandwich in 1986, and for a while maintained shops in both locations before closing the Nantucket store. (Boston Globe)
Twin's death is a tragic tale Oct 20, 2008
Mr. Lanese said he ended up reading a book in the living room and, as far as he knew, his sons were playing video games on the television in his bedroom. All of a sudden, he heard a "big boom.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Consumer Purchase Behavior of Political Products a Mirror of USA's Election Pulse Oct 18, 2008
With the high level of hyperbole during the election season, consumers may want to turn off the television and open a book. Three titles in particular offer some election season humor, available at Bas Bleu ): -- Secret Lives of the US Presidents, What Your Teachers Never Told You About the Men of the White House by Cormac O'Brien (Quirk Books) -- Idiots, Hypocrites, Demagogues, and More Idiots, Not-So-Great Moments in Modern American Politics by Paul Slansky (Bloomsbury) -- Aristotle and an... (PR Newswire)
* Not your garden variety onion Oct 15, 2008
Taiwan featured Onion Tou in television commercials for the Web mega brand. The exposure gave the little cartoon fellow a jumpstart into offline fame. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Grieving war families unite graveside in Section 60 Oct 13, 2008
Next Article in Television Reviews: Advertisment. HBO caps its trilogy of Iraq war documentaries with Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery (tonight at 9), a wrenchingly intimate snapshot of grief and loss. (Boston Herald)
Random and beautiful Oct 13, 2008
We also skip randomly between iTunes songs or YouTube clips, rather than tuning into radio and television programs where the choices have already been made for us. This has made us more amenable to idiosyncrasy and surprises, and less inclined to subject ourselves to other people's decisions, rather than making our own. (International Herald Tribune)
Chicago's 1933-1934 Worl'd Fair Col... Oct 11, 2008
Applied science exhibits were presented in the manufacturers hall, where visitors saw an early form of television and a working auto assembly line. As always, dinosaurs were well represented, as the public still found them fascinating. (Suite101.com)
An unlikely trove of Russian icons Oct 8, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Update1: Nick Nolte Escapes From House Fire Oct 8, 2008
Nick Nolte became famous after his performance in Rich Man, Poor Man, the 1976 television miniseries. Since them Nolte a two-time Oscar nominee, has starred in dozens of major films, including hits such as Affliction, Prince of Tides, 48 Hours, Jefferson in Paris and Down and Out in Beverly Hills. (eFluxMedia)
Pokemon 10-Year Retrospective Oct 7, 2008
After one full year in the American market, Pokemon had firmly established itself as a hit with its games, merchandise and television show. The cartoon followed the adventur 000016DE es of Ash Ketchum, following the storyline set forth in Red and Blue. (IGN Game Boy)
Get Your Motor Running: QVC Hits the Open Road with the Orange County Choppers Oct 7, 2008
Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Television's "first family of dysfunction" -- Orange County Choppers' (OCC) Paul Sr., Paul Jr. and Mikey Teutul -- will be switching gears from their regular primetime programming to QVC for the launch of their limited edition OCC merchandise collection created especially for QVC. ... They will showcase a variety of signature new OCC items, including the "Tale of the Teutuls" autographed book, which has been specially packaged with an OCC: The Band CD (with 10 original... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jury finds O.J. Simpson guilty in Las Vegas trial Oct 4, 2008
As testimony neared its end, Glass, a former television news reporter, vented her frustration with the quibbling lawyers. "I'm trying to get this trial back on track," she snapped. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Antique Collectors Flock to Chittenden County Oct 4, 2008
A portion of the admission fee goes to Vermont Public Television. There is another large antique show this weekend in South Burlington. (WCAX.com, VT)
Weekend calendar Oct 3, 2008
This month's assignment is to write a fictitious letter to a company that has replaced a favorite three television commercials with other ads which you disdain. You are urging the head honchos to resurrect the originals. (Middletown Press, CT)
Bring Back Old World Traditions This Holiday Season Oct 3, 2008
The Glitteratzzi Gemstone Elite Collection from Jewelry Television (www. JTV.com) incorporates sparkling gemstones on luxurious, durable glass ornaments handmade in Europe. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Nintendo's Holiday 2008: Wii Speak Channel, Club Nintendo, More Surprises Oct 3, 2008
The new Wii Speak Channel arrives on Nov. 16 and uses the Wii Speak, a microphone that sits on top of your television. This accessory is sold separately at an MSRP of $29. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chvez denounces Colombian raid as war crime Sep 24, 2008
"If they let Ingrid Betancourt die, of course, there will be no discussion about that," Sarkozy told Colombia's RCN television. "If they free Ingrid Betancourt, maybe some place in the world will see them a little differently.". (Yahoo News -- Venezuela)
