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Disney Off To “Camp” Again

July 8, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer Comments Off

By Jeff Pfeiffer Disney Channel has announced that it will start production later this summer on a sequel to its hit original movie Camp Rock. The first film, which debuted last summer, was cable TV’s No. 1 entertainment telecast of the year in Total Viewers (10.1 million) and TV’s No. 1 entertainment telecast in Tweens 9-14. The soundtrack to the film debuted at No. 3 and spent 10 weeks in the Top 10 and on Billboard’s 200 Album chart. Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam will feature returning stars Demi Lovato, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Meaghan Martin, Alyson […]

TV Land To Air “Jacksons” Miniseries To Remember King Of Pop

June 26, 2009 Channel Guide Staff Comments Off

In memory of Michael Jackson, TV Land will air the 1992 five-hour mini-series, The Jacksons: An American Dream on Sunday, June 28, from 2pm–7pm ET/PT with an immediate encore presentation from 7pm–midnight ET/PT. Airing this popular biographical series, which documents the progression of Michael Jackson’s career from childhood to incomparable stardom, will allow fans to remember the King of Pop and his imprint on the world music scene.

TV Has Its Place: Michael Jackson’s Impact On TV

June 26, 2009 Channel Guide Staff 1

A lot is being written about Michael Jackson and will be for days to come, no doubt. Much of it will be deserved praise, much will be analysis of his often strange and sometimes too-public life. But as soon as the news broke, radio stations across the country began playing his music in tribute, and MTV somewhat reverted to its original format, breaking up its programming day to put his videos back in rotation. I’ve never been a big fan of Jackson’s music, but I would be among the first to agree with what the media has been saying […]

Let’s Hear It For The Laurie Berkner Band … And For Kids’ Receptiveness To Music

June 25, 2009 Channel Guide Staff 2

Competition for the musical attention of preschoolers is escalating once again. Noggin has announced yet another upcoming programming event geared at trying to foster music appreciation in its target audience. Let’s Hear It for The Laurie Berkner Band! (premiering July 12) looks essentially to be a showcase for its titular act, encompassing as it does 17 music videos for the band, including one for the song “My Family,” which was created specifically for Noggin. According to the press release, other featured clips will include “preschool favorites” like “Victor Vito” and “Pig on Her Head.” The whole shebang will be hosted […]

New Jonas Brothers Video Debuts Sunday

June 5, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer Comments Off

By RabbitEars The music video for the Jonas Brothers’ new single “Fly With Me” will debut this Sunday, June 7, at 8pm ET/PT on Disney Channel. The song appears on the group’s new album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times, which releases June 16. “Fly With Me” is featured on the end credits of the film Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian. The music video will also feature behind-the-scenes home video footage from the Jonas’ rehearsals, and a sneak peek at their upcoming concert tour, which kicks off June 20 in Dallas.

Ryan Murphy Fills FOX With “Glee”

May 8, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer Comments Off

Ryan Murphy, creator of Nip/Tuck and Popular, is back with a new series, and it looks to be another winner. But with Glee — making a sneak preview debut May 19 after the final performance show of this season’s American Idol, then returning to air regularly in the fall — don’t look for the same of what made those first two shows hits. “I’ve done sort of eight years of darkness and really adult stuff [with Nip/Tuck],” Murphy recently told reporters on a conference call, “and I was like, ‘Okay, I want to try something different. I want to do […]

Five Fabulous Flicks (Plus One)

May 7, 2009 Channel Guide Staff Comments Off

Start the weekend — and next week — right with these films airing May 9-15. All times ET. (As you can guess, we film buffs are having a bit of trouble sticking to just 5) Ray (2004) Music biopics frequently follow a well-traveled arc: Musician of humble origins gets discovered, bringing on the problem trappings of fame and fortune, and a descent into a maelstrom of drug and drink. Ray doesn’t stray far from the script, but Jamie Foxx’s Academy Award-winning performance as the late Ray Charles make this a standout effort. FX, May 9, 8pm

TV Has Its Place: On HBO’s Forthcoming Series “Treme”

May 7, 2009 Channel Guide Staff Comments Off

by Karl J. Paloucek Now here’s an appealing and relevant idea for a new series: According to Variety, HBO has given the green light to a new series called Treme, named after the New Orleans district in which it’s set. The main characters, including various musicians and a restaurateur, try to rebuild their lives in the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s devastation. Executive produced by David Simon (The Wire) and Eric Overmyer (Law & Order franchises, The Wire), the series is being considered for release in spring 2010. This is an encouraging sign, as I see it. I’m sure I’m far […]

Nickelodeon’s “The JumpArounds” Aims At Kids’ Musical Sensibilities

May 1, 2009 Channel Guide Staff 54

by Karl J. Paloucek The folks at Nickelodeon are once again stepping up their creative edge, introducing new and arguably more hip programming for preschoolers. Just announced this morning, summer 2009 will see the premiere of a new music-based series for the pre-K set. In production right now, The JumpArounds is being billed as “an energetic, vibrant new music series … packed with hip, catchy songs, dynamic choreography and clever storylines.” At the center of the series are four friends and bandmates who attend music school. Through their musical experiences, preschoolers will acquaint themselves with basic musical concepts like rhythm, […]

New Eminem Video Premieres On Cinemax

April 29, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer Comments Off

By RabbitEars In the first for the network, Cinemax exclusively debuts the latest, never-before-seen, uncensored music video from Eminem. The video is for the song “3 a.m.” — the third track to be released from his new album Relapse, which is coming out May 19 and is his first original studio album in over four years. Fortunately, the video — directed by Syndrome — does not air at 3am; you can see it at 10pm ET/PT this Saturday, May 2. _________________________ Credit: Karin Catt