Category: Entertainment » Film and TV

Discovery Studios Names Jocelyn Shearer Vice President of Footage Sales

9 Sep 16:03 | Entertainment

(Silver Spring, Md.) Discovery Studios, the full-service production studio within Discovery Communications, today announced the appointment of Jocelyn Shearer as Vice President of Footage Sales. Shearer reports to Peter McKelvy, Vice President of Footage and Music Services, and is based at the company's global headquarters in Silver Spring, Md. "With ...read more »

Warner Bros. Photos Spotlighted in Academy Exhibition

9 Sep 15:46 | Entertainment

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Larry King to Host Robert Spitzer and Stephen Hawking

9 Sep 13:49 | Entertainment

The Larry King stage is set for what may shape up to be one of the most provocative discussions on the need for a Creator in physics. read more »

Turner Newsroom Notification: Turner Classic Movies Welcomes 16 Prominent Film and TV Critics in October

9 Sep 11:22 | Entertainment

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OpenMike -- My New Blog -- Blasts Off on MichaelMoore.com

9 Sep 06:15 | US Politics and Govt

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Though I'm in the middle of my next project, I, like you, can feel the ill wind blowing across the country as the crazy Right is already suited up and ready to ride into town in November.read more »

Students Nationwide Invited to Tackle Environmental Issues as the Third Annual SIEMENS WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD CHALLENGE Kicks Off

8 Sep 16:03 | Entertainment

(Islen, N.J.) The Siemens Foundation, Discovery Education and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) today announced the kick-off of the third annual Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, a program that educates, empowers and engages students and teachers nationwide to become "Agents of Change" in identifying and solving environmental ...read more »

Turner Newsroom Notification: TNT and TBS Order Pilots for Four Potential Series

8 Sep 14:12 | Entertainment

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Piers Morgan to Host Prime Time Interview Program on CNN

8 Sep 13:31 | Entertainment

Global media personality and veteran newspaper editor Piers Morgan will host a candid, in-depth newsmaker interview program on CNN beginning in January.read more »

Oscar(R) Fans: Your Red Carpet Seats Await

8 Sep 12:46 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: Piers Morgan to Host Prime Time Interview Program on CNN

8 Sep 11:22 | Entertainment

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Statement Regarding Jean-Luc Godard's Reply to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

7 Sep 18:04 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: TNT’s Leverage Scores Strong Growth as Hit Series Wraps Up Summer Season

7 Sep 16:42 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: “Boomerock” Rings in Stone-Age 50th Anniversary Salute to THE FLINTSTONES

7 Sep 16:02 | Entertainment

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Paul McCartney And Oprah Winfrey to Receive Kennedy Center Honors

7 Sep 14:15 | Entertainment

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones; songwriter and musician Paul McCartney; and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey will be honored at the 33rd annual national celebration of the arts.read more »

Turner Newsroom Notification: Liza Minnelli to Discuss Parents’ Legacy in Extensive PRIVATE SCREENINGS Interview with Robert Osborne in December

7 Sep 12:52 | Media

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Academy Grants $50,000 to Telluride Film Festival

3 Sep 17:05 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: Turner Classic Movies to Celebrate HBO’s Eagerly Anticipated Boardwalk Empire With Evening of Prohibition Stories

3 Sep 10:42 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: Turner Classic Movies and UCLA Film and Television Archive Team Up for 24-Hour Programming Marathon

2 Sep 16:22 | Media

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Turner Newsroom Notification: TBS’ MLB Postseason Coverage Marketing Campaign to Feature Kid Rock’s New Song “Born Free”

2 Sep 09:32 | Entertainment

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Statement from Discovery Communications

1 Sep 23:30 | Entertainment

(Silver Spring, Md.) David Leavy, Discovery Communications Executive Vice President Global Communications and Corporate Affairs stated: "First and foremost, Discovery Communications wants to express how relieved and grateful we are that all employees and the children from the Discovery Kids Place daycare center are safe. Employees in Silver Spring demonstrated ...read more »

Turner Newsroom Notification: WHITE HOUSE EXECUTIVE CHEF CRISTETA COMERFORD ON CNN’S TALK ASIA

1 Sep 21:42 | US Politics and Govt

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"The Maltese Falcon" Soars Again

1 Sep 12:45 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: ‘What the Pope Knew’ Reported by CNN’s Gary Tuchman

1 Sep 11:32 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: Conan O’Brien and TBS Announce New Show Title: Conan

1 Sep 11:22 | Media

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Global Lifestyle Channel TLC to Launch in Asia-Pacific

1 Sep 10:57 | Entertainment

(Silver Spring, Md.) Discovery Networks International (DNI) today announced the launch of TLC, home to top-rated shows including LA Ink, Cake Boss, and Say Yes to the Dress, across the Asia-Pacific region beginning today. One of the fastest-growing lifestyle channels in the United States, TLC replaces Discovery Travel & Living ...read more »

Discovery Channel Takes a Bite Out of August Ratings

31 Aug 20:03 | Entertainment

(Silver Spring, Md.) Fueled by new and returning series and specials averaging 1.2M P2+ or more, including The Colony (1.6M), Surviving the Cut (1.5M), Man vs. Wild(1.7M), Man, Woman, Wild (1.3M), Dual Survival (1.7M), Deadliest Catch (4.9M), Beyond Survival with Les Stroud (1.2M) and Shark Week (3.3M), Discovery Channel experienced ...read more »

Turner Newsroom Notification: TNT to Shine Spotlight on Bones with Labor Day Marathon, Plus Two Weeks of Episodes Showcasing the Lead Characters’ Romantic Chemistry

31 Aug 14:42 | Entertainment

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Academy's Contemporary Documentaries Series Returns with "The Cove"

30 Aug 14:01 | Entertainment

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62nd Primetime Emmy Awards: Full List of 2010 Winners

30 Aug 01:16 | Entertainment

The drama series "Mad Men" retained the title of best drama series at the 62nd annual Emmy Awards while "Modern Family" beat out "30 Rock" to be crowned best comedy show.read more »

Toy Story 3 Crosses $1 Billion In Earnings

28 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

Two weeks after becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time, Disney-Pixar's Toy Story 3 has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office.read more »

Press Preview of John Ford's "Upstream"

27 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

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U2 and NASA Create Video to Celebrate Collaboration

27 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

NASA and rock band U2 have released a commemorative video highlighting a year's worth of collaboration in space and on the Irish rock band's 360 Degree tour.read more »

Turner Newsroom Notification: Lance and Octus Protect Ilana

27 Aug 2010 | Media

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Turner Newsroom Notification: Lance, Ilana and Octus

27 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: Lance Avoids a Bully

27 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: Sym-Bionic Titan

27 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: Ilana and Lance

27 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: Ilana, Octus and Lance

27 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

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Sid the Science Kid® Headlines New Content Coming to Discovery Education’s Digital Services

27 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

(Silver Spring, Md.) Discovery Education announces a new agreement with The Jim Henson Company to bring clips from all 40 episodes of Sid the Science Kid® to Discovery Education Science for Elementary in the coming months. Following the animated adventures of Sid, an inquisitive youngster, Sid the Science Kid uses ...read more »

Turner Newsroom Notification: 2010 CNN Heroes call for nominations

27 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: CNNGO MEETS DIVERSITY IN BANGKOK

27 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: CNN International launches special series ‘Muslim in 2010', to air within the network's daily news program ‘Prism'

27 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

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Renowned Horse Whisperer Puts Veterans on a Path to Healing in Military Channel's HORSE SENSE AND SOLDIERS

26 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

(Silver Spring, Md.) In the newest special in Military Channel's Coming Home initiative, original "horse whisperer" and American renaissance cowboy Monty Roberts works with three veterans of the Iraq war, each of whom suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The result is nothing short of magic. Through an innovative yet ...read more »

The Hub Adds New Pop Culture Series HUBWORLD to Network's Original Programming Line Up

26 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

(Los Angeles, Ca.) Margaret Loesch, President & CEO of The Hub, a new network for kids and their families, announced today it will increase its ambitious rollout of original programming with the addition of "Hubworld," a new weekly, half-hour series hosted by Justin Willman, star of the cable television show ...read more »

TLC Confirms the Final Season of LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG WORLD

26 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

(Los Angeles, Ca.) One of television's favorite families prepares to say goodbye as TLC confirms that the previously announced upcoming sixth season of the hit series LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG WORLD will be the series finale. For more than 200 episodes, the Roloffs - parents Matt and Amy, both little people, ...read more »

Discovery Education Invites Teachers and Administrators around the World to Attend Fifth Annual streamathon and Fall 2010 Virtual Conference

26 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

(Silver Spring, Md.) Discovery Education invites teachers and administrators around the globe to attend the upcoming Fifth Annual streamathon and the Fall 2010 Virtual Conference. Focusing on how to integrate digital content and the latest educational technologies into classroom instruction, these free, virtual events offer educators of all skill levels ...read more »

Lifetime Oscar For Francis Ford Coppola

26 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to give Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola a lifetime achievement award.read more »

Turner Newsroom Notification: 2012 Dalmations

26 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

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Turner Newsroom Notification: Don Martin

26 Aug 2010 | Media

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Turner Newsroom Notification: Zombi

26 Aug 2010 | Entertainment

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