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40 Years of Star Trek - Looking At The Past and To the Future

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:07:17 +0000

The original series of Star Trek (or Star Trek: TOS has fandom has renamed it) launched on NBC on September 8th 1966, that's 40 years ago this Friday. The show, which ran for a mere three seasons finished its run on June 3rd 1969 and has been in re-runs almost ever since.

It's popularity ...

Surveillance and Flames- BB7 House Reflects the Intensity of this Year’s Allstar Competition

admin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:06:27 +0000

"Big Brother," originally a character in George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty Four, was a supreme ruler that had control over a totalitarian state. This fictional society that Orwell creates, is described as under complete surveillance by authorities, where "Big Brother...

Criminal Stars

admin — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:17:18 +0000

Thievery is alive and well in Hollywood. The glamorization of crime invariably tickles the curiosity of the public. Criminals have been portrayed as exciting, daring and cunning tantamount to hero status. They are the risk takers who should not be completely judged upon their criminal expression ...

Big Brother All Stars Ratings Ploy

admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:14:25 +0000

If you're a fan of the reality TV show "Big Brother", you undoubtedly already know that this season is one of the ultimate reality TV ratings boosters : the All Star cast. What does that mean? It means they're bringing back America's favorite cast members from seasons past in an effort to dr...

Big Brother 7 - Episode 3 Alison Evicted!

admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:02:09 +0000

Alison, who knew she had a target on her back going into the house, was not surprised that she was the first one out. Her and her father had a running bet that she would be eliminated in the first round; even Gretchen from House Calls predicted it would only take two weeks to get the evil Alison ...

Wentworth Miller - Breakout Star

admin — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:36:01 +0000

If you had asked people five years ago if they'd heard the name Wentworth Miller you'd probably have been met with a parade of blank stares and shrugged shoulders. Today, Miller is known around the world as the star of Fox's hit series Prison Break.
Debuting in the fall of 2005, Prison B...

Stargate SG-1 (Season 2) DVD Review

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:17:09 +0000

A sequel to the 1994 movie Stargate, Stargate SG-1 is one of the premiere science-fiction series on television. First airing in July 1997, the show has been nominated for 7 Emmys and 23 Saturn Awards. The brainchild of creator Dean Devlin, producer of such Hollywood blockbusters as Independence D...

Prettiest Woman in Turkish Show-biz Stumbles - Will She Fall

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:48:03 +0000

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Storm Stories is Making the Weather Channel Very Popular

admin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:48:04 +0000

When we study brand name loyalty we often think of products and services however, we should also look at mass media such as the Fox television network or The Weather Channel. The weather channel has done something very intelligence during Hurricane Season they call themselves the Hurricane Author...

Celebrities - Most Popular Broadway Stars

admin — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:48:17 +0000

Broadway is unique. In most venues, TV, movies, radio, etc., we never really get to see our favorite celebrities up close and personal. But Broadway is different. Depending on how much money you dished out for tickets, you may end up just a few feet away from your favorite Broadway star. This is ...

Stargate SG-1 (Season 4) DVD Review

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:16:22 +0000

A sequel to the 1994 movie Stargate, Stargate SG-1 is one of the premiere science-fiction series on television. First airing in July 1997, the show has been nominated for 7 Emmys and 23 Saturn Awards. The brainchild of creator Dean Devlin, producer of such Hollywood blockbusters as Independence D...

America’s Infatuation with Hollywood Stars

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:35:00 +0000

I am sure we all are infatuated with Hollywood stars. From the time of the birth of the movie capital of the world, Hollywood, we cannot take our eyes off these charming people. They can even be called the Royal Family of America if this is not too insolent. Unfortunately, the infatuation with Ho...

Dancing with the Stars, Results Show 4 All Bets Are Off

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:05:18 +0000

It is an outrage that most improved dancer Monique Coleman ended up in the bottom two along with Vivica A. Fox who was voted off the show last night. At this rate, it would be no surprise if Sara Evans and Jerry Springer - whom we all expected would get the boot - were to march on to the finals.<...

Betty Boop Returns To Teen Popularity after Many Years ‘Undercover’

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:19:12 +0000

With a new generation, Betty Boop may just have a chance at coming back to the realm in which she was once so prominent. As the teens of today pick up on the latest tight t-shirt craze displaying old time favorites, Betty Boop' figure and famous phrase "Boop-oop-a-doop" are on high demand. Mar...

With BIG BROTHER 7 ALL-STARS winding down

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:42:11 +0000

With BIG BROTHER 7: ALL-STARS winding down, there has been much speculation regarding a possible 8th season. Will there be one? No one is sure yet; CBS has yet give it the go ahead. No one will dispute the fact that BIG BROTHER has it's problems. Ratings have gone steadily downhill and the quali...