TV Talk: Lawsuit for Hayden Christensen, Paycheck for Don Johnson

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Talk Shows, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, So You Think You Can Dance, Gossip, News,

-Hayden Christensen and his brother are suing USA Network for allegedly stealing their idea behind Royal Pains. I’d like to sue him for everything he did in Star Wars.

-Who knew Nash Bridges was worth millions? Former star Don Johnson just won $23.2 million in back profits from Rysher Entertainment Inc.

-Speaking of profit, that’s what Jeremy London will do as a result of his strange kidnapping/drugging story. The Mallrats star will now get time with Dr. Drew on Celebrity Rehab.

-A recovering Barbara Walters will make a video appearance this Monday on The View. The co-host, who had heart surgery in May, won’t return to her chair until September.

-Want to relive Alex Wong’s amazing routines (sniff) from So You Think You Can Dance? Now you can watch episodes online!

South Park Pilot Available Online

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Cable, Internet,

Twelve years after South Park hit the airwaves, we are getting a rare opportunity to see the episode that started it all.

For a limited time, SouthParkStudios.com will be streaming the original pilot that launched the iconic Comedy Central series. The entirely handmade episode - it’s amazing what you can do with construction paper! - was hand-animated primarily by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

The video, which was the basis for “Cartman Gets An Anal Probe,” will contain an additional four minutes of footage not seen in the series premiere.

Every other episode from the comedy’s 13 seasons can already be viewed via South Park’s website.

Read More | Futon Critic

Days of our Lives Streaming Online

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, NBC, Internet,

NBC, now down to only one soap opera, is making sure Days of our Lives gets seen.

Those unable to watch the sudser during its daytime slot now have additional viewing options. As of this week, DOOL is now being made available online and through your mobile device.

The episodes, which will be posted daily, can be accessed for up to 16 days each. Those interested in catching up can find the program here.

Read More | Entertainment Weekly

Gossip Girl Recap and Preview

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, The CW, Gossip, News, Video,

With the premiere of Gossip Girl only days away, it’s now time to get everyone up to speed.

If you’re not currently a fan - or if you’re a bit hazy on last season’s details - you can find a very quick recap after the jump. If you already know the difference between a Waldorf, a Humphrey and a Bass, you can just focus on the first five minutes of Season Two below.

(NOTE: We’re already getting our first glimpse of Nate’s new cougar!)

Click to continue reading Gossip Girl Recap and Preview

Stephen Colbert Shines as Webby Winner

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, Cable, Internet,

Comedy Central host Stephen Colbert won’t be winning a bid in the U.S. Presidential election, but he has managed to walk away with one prestigious award on the year.

Colbert was recently named “Person of the Year” and given a Webby award to mark his feat. Webby awards, a vehicle dreamed up by the Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, are given out for Internet excellence, and those people who do their part to maintain this ideal. The award ceremony takes place June 9 and 10 in New York, but the winners are (as part of Webby tradition) only allowed to make a five-word acceptance speech.

“Person of the Year” is the highest Webby honor. Colbert won for “the innovative way he has used the Internet to interact with fans of The Colbert Report.” Also known as the Colbert Nation, these fans have oft been prompted by Colbert to participate in online activities, such as changing the status of the American buffalo on Wikipedia.

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LA Times

South Park Episodes Available On Own Site

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Cable, Internet,

Tired of piecing together videos of South Park from YouTube?  Well, the creators of the show are too.

To alleviate all the wasted time spent searching, Trey Parker and Matt Stone are offering fans of the show an easier way to keep up with the series.  They are now making every single episode of the program available on one site.  And for free!  In a joint statement, the duo said: “We got really sick of having to download our own show illegally all the time, so we gave ourselves a legal alternative.”

Although the shows are currently running ad free, expect that to change sometime in the near future.  Current episodes can also be found on the site though they will experience a short blackout period.

The site (which can be found here) has already had seen several million visitors since debuting last week.

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Variety

Ryan Seacrest Lands Super Bowl Job

Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Prime Time, Sports, FOX,

Naturally, when you think of the Super Bowl, you think of… Ryan Seacrest? Well, I’m not so sure that’s a match made in heaven, but it does fulfill Seacrest’s dream of becoming the hardest working man in Hollywood. That’s got to be his dream—otherwise he’s just got a lot of bills to pay off or something. No worries though, he won’t be doing any sportscasting, rather he’ll serve as entertainment host. Huh? Since when does the Super Bowl need a play-by-play of the entertainment climate? David Hill, chairman of Fox Sports Television Group said, “The Super Bowl has grown to become a landmark holiday on the American calendar, attracting not only the sports world, but the biggest stars in music and entertainment. Naturally, we’d like our broadcast to reflect that growth, so we’ve expanded our pregame lineup beyond the realm of sports.” So, Seacrest will be working the pregame red carpet (if that’s what you want to call it), interviewing the celebs and introducing pregame entertainment. Seacrest, naturally, is “thrilled about joining the absolute best sports broadcast team in the world.” Can’t you see the dollar signs in his eyes?

Read More | E! Online