Archive for July 17th, 2009

USA: “Burn Notice,” “Royal Pains” Dominate Cable

USA: “Burn Notice,” “Royal Pains” Dominate Cable

USA Network issued a press release Friday touting the strong performance of scripted series “Burn Notice” and “Royal Pains” Thursday night. “Notice” delivered series-best ratings in total viewers and the 25-54 demographic, scoring 6.7 million and 3.1 million in the fields, respectively. Up 17% in the 18-49 demographic from last week’s showing, the show...
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TV News, Spoilers: “How I Met,” “Gossip Girl,” “CSI: NY,” “Lost”

TV News, Spoilers: “How I Met,” “Gossip Girl,” “CSI: NY,” “Lost”

– In an interview with Entertainment Weekly following the announcement that “How I Met Your Mother” was nominated for the best comedy series Emmy, creator and executive producer Craig Thomas noted that one season five story arc includes a sequence that plays out “like a horror movie.” “We ended the season with Ted teaching...
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Update on RAW Hosts, Changes in WWE Creative

Update on RAW Hosts, Changes in WWE Creative

– Though many have condemned WWE’s decision to cast ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons as the hosts of RAW this coming Monday, it is worth noting that there is often a misconception regarding WWE’s audience. The company has actively targeted families and young viewers in recent months due to their propensity to...
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RSS Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

  • 87% Inception
    Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually. […]
  • 29% Takers
    Takers boasts some gripping set pieces and keeps things moving quickly, but its two-dimensional characters, clichéd script, and brazenly derivative plot make it hard to recommend. […]
  • 71% The Last Exorcism
    It doesn't fully deliver on the chilly promise of its Blair Witch-style premise, but The Last Exorcism offers a surprising number of clever thrills. […]
  • 52% The Switch
    The Switch has an interesting premise and a charming cast; unfortunately, it also has a trite script that hews too close to tired rom-com formulas. […]
  • 39% The Expendables
    It makes good on the old-school action it promises, but given all the talent on display, The Expendables should hit harder. […]
  • 6% Vampires Suck
    Witlessly broad and utterly devoid of laughs, Vampires Suck represents a slight step forward for the Friedberg-Seltzer team. […]