Archive for October 28th, 2009

– Tuesday’s edition of ECW on SyFy posted a 1.0 rating, proving yet again that a spike in the WWE RAW rating does not necessarily translate to greater interest in the other brands’ television shows. – Regarding the bit with Hornswoggle dancing on a recent edition of WWE RAW, sources say it was a play... »

– Though Hulk Hogan and Kurt Angle wrestled on opposite sides of the ring during their WWE careers (and would presumably be paired in TNA should Hogan enter the ring), a source says Hulk Hogan began vetoing plans to work with Angle in late 2005. According to F4WOnline.com’s Wrestling Observer, Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon... »

Set to release next week, “Band Hero” offers a more pop-friendly alternative to the “Guitar Hero” and “Rock Band” games. Designed with gameplay similar to that of “Guitar Hero 5,” the softer, more family-friendly game soundtrack features songs from Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Hilary Duff, Jesse McCartney, Tonic, the Jackson 5, The Bravery... »

NBC’s decision to renew bubble series “Chuck” for a third season came after a wave of serious pessimism and an aggressive fan campaign involving Subway (which will be a major sponsor for the upcoming season). There can no longer be doubt that NBC is behind the action-comedy. Variety confirmed Wednesday that NBC ordered an additional six... »

“The Bare Midriff,” Sunday’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” episode, employed some of the darkest humor ever witnessed on the series. While the HBO comedy typically pulls no punches, this past week’s edition featured an array Coen-esque moments–a character being brutally murdered with a tire iron, a character being deliberately run over by a car,... »

The Michael Jackson “This is It” movie premiere was a big draw for Hollywood celebrities, and it naturally prompted some of Hollywood’s most attractive actresses to go the extra mile in showing off their beauty. Country singer and “Dancing With the Stars” pro Julianne Hough led the pack, turning out one of her most sultry... »

F4WOnline.com reports that SmackDown! writer Michael Hayes recently pitched an idea to creatively “write Shane McMahon out of the promotion.” All indications are that he brought the idea up privately in front of the writers, as opposed to in front of Vince or Stephanie McMahon, as Shane’s resignation remains a taboo discussion topic backstage. Wrestlers are... »

As was reported shortly after news broke that Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff signed with TNA, all sources are indicating that the two signings were part of something much bigger going within the number two wrestling promotion. Though either a timeslot change for iMPACT! (which Spike TV has denied at press time) or... »

Set to wrap the first half of its third season next Monday, ABC Family’s low-rated but much-beloved “Greek” has received a return date. According to EW.com, the third season of “Greek” will resume on January 25 in a bold new scheduling move for the family-themed cable network. For the first time in its existence,... »

Variety reports that Adam Sandler has booked a joint role as both title characters in upcoming comedy “Jack and Jill.” Penned by Steve Koren, the romantic comedy features Sandler playing Jack and his twin sister Jill. To be produced under the Happy Madison banner by Sandler, Todd Garner and Jack Giarraputo, the comedy will... »

– While an advertised Hulk Hogan-TNA deal fell through in the past, all familiar with the current situation believe it is for real–that Hogan, at least for the short term, will truly begin working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. – Though reports saying Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff will not formally manage creative for TNA... »