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'Anvil! The Story of Anvil' wins feature documentary award from IDA

 

Published 10 hours ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

"Anvil! The Story of Anvil" has won the top prize from the International Documentary Association. The movie, which chronicles the ups and downs of eponymous Canadian heavy metal band, also won the music documentary award earlier this week, reports ...

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'American Idol' Adam Lambert to appear on 'The View

 

Published 12 hours ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

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'American Idol': Bucky Covington on Great American Country's Top 20 Countdown

 

Published 13 hours ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

There were already two "American Idol" videos on the Great American Country's Top 20 Countdown -- now Bucky Covington's "Gotta Be Somebody" has joined the party. Video below. Bucky Covington's "Gotta Be Somebody" joins Carrie Underwood's "Cowboy ...

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'Men of a Certain Age': Four things to watch for

 

Published 13 hours ago by Rick Porter at From Inside the Box

Ray Romano returns to TV Monday, four years after "Everybody Loves Raymond," with a new series that he co-created. Naturally, the show from the veteran stand-up and comedy Emmy winner is a drama. "Men of a Certain Age," which Romano co-created ...

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'Glee': Idina Menzel 'would love' to play Rachel's mom

 

Published 14 hours ago by Korbi Ghosh at From Inside the Box

Many " Glee " fans have whispered and speculated about Rachel Berry's family for months. But we still have never met Rachel's parents -- her gay dads or her biological mom -- but what if when we do meet mommy, she's played by Broadway babe,  ...

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'Monk' is gone, but he left a legacy

 

Published 14 hours ago by Rick Porter at From Inside the Box

"Monk" works his last case Friday night, ending an eight-season run that put Tony Shalhoub 's obsessive-compulsive detective into the pantheon of quirky TV gumshoes. "Monk" was never an especially challenging show, which was one of its charms. ...

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'Melrose Place' 'San Vincente' preview: Art smuggling and a break-up

 

Published 14 hours ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

Next week on "Melrose Place," were Amanda and Sydney smuggling art? And a relationship may be coming to an end. Video below. Next week will definitely reveal to us what Amanda's been looking for... a painting she maintains Sydney stole. Sydney ...

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'FlashForward': E.P. David Goyer explains the March return date, what's to come

 

Published 15 hours ago by Korbi Ghosh at From Inside the Box

" FlashForward " hit its midseason finale this week and there were certainly some surprises and reveals, the biggest perhaps being that the show will not return until March of next year. This, however, isn't just news to the audience. Co-creator and ...

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'Survivor: Samoa': Two castaways booted next week!

 

Published 15 hours ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

We're in for a doozy on "Survivor: Samoa" next week -- two castaways are leaving! CBS has confirmed to Zap2it that next week, a twist will end up sending two contestants home. Furthermore, the official release for the episode (titled "Damage ...

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'FlashForward': David Goyer explains March return date and what's next

 

Published 16 hours ago by Korbi Ghosh at From Inside the Box

" FlashForward's midseason finale aired Thursday (Dec. 3) and there were certainly some surprises and reveals, the biggest perhaps being that the show will not return until March of next year. This, however, isn't just news to the audience. ...

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'Private Practice': Desperately seeking Rosanna Arquette

 

Published 16 hours ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

The doctors of "Private Practice" are welcoming a new face -- actress Rosanna Arquette . TV Guide is reporting that Arquette has signed on to guest star on one episode of ABC's "Private Practice." She will be playing the crunchy-granola ...

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'12 Men of Christmas': Kristin Chenoweth and men in the buff, what's not to like?

 

Published 16 hours ago by Darcel Rockett at From Inside the Box

Christmas comes early this year and it's wrapped in a little package, we have  come to know and love, called Kristin Chenoweth . The petite Emmy-award winner is starring in her first Lifetime television movie, "12 Men of Christmas" Saturday, ...

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'American Idol': Preview Carrie Underwood's holiday special

 

Published 16 hours ago by Rick Porter at From Inside the Box

FOX and Carrie Underwood will try to put you in the seasonal spirit Monday night with a two-hour holiday special. The season four "American Idol" winner is the host and featured performer in "Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special," which ...

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'Up in the Air,' National Board of Review kick off awards season

 

Published 17 hours ago by Darcel Rockett at From Inside the Box

"Up in the Air"  just hit theaters today, but already the O-word is being bandied about. The movie won best picture honors from the National Board of Review Thursday. The NBR is usually among the first groups to announce its award winners in ...

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MTV's 'Jersey Shore': What the ...

 

Published 18 hours ago by Rick Porter at From Inside the Box

If "Jersey Shore" aired on VH1 and not sister network MTV, you'd almost think it's a parody of the people-in-a-house subset of reality programming, in the way that shows like "Rock of Love" goof on/emulate shows like "The Bachelor." Alas, "Jersey ...

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'Survivor: Samoa's' John Fincher on Russell: 'Doing business with the Devil'

 

Published 19 hours ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

John Fincher was the 12th person to leave "Survivor: Samoa." He told us he wishes he could've been in Russell's tribe from the start because that would've been, "Katie, bar the door!" What were you up to before Survivor? Without mentioning too ...

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'Glee's' high and low notes: Chris Colfer's Kurt

 

Published 20 hours ago by Korbi Ghosh at From Inside the Box

Next Wednesday, December 9th, " Glee " will finish the first half of its inaugural season, not returning to our TVs until next April. To toast the freshman series before its extended hiatus, we're counting down the characters' high and low notes. ...

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'Twilight: Eclipse' author Stephenie Meyer plagiarism suit thrown out

 

Published 21 hours ago by Andy Grieser at From Inside the Box

Vampires, werewolves and humans are safe to frolic together in Stephenie Meyer 's "Twilight" world. U.S. District Court Judge Otis D. Wright II has thrown out a plagiarism suit brought against Meyer by Jordan Scott, a fellow author whose topics ...

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James Franco on his 'General Hospital' stint: It's performance art

 

Published 21 hours ago by Rick Porter at From Inside the Box

James Franco has finally said what he's doing on "General Hospital." The "Pineapple Express" and "Spider-Man" star says he took a role on the ABC soap opera as an exercise in performance art, a subject he's been fascinated with for years and ...

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TV ratings: 'Survivor' powers CBS Thursday

 

Published 22 hours ago by Rick Porter at From Inside the Box

Fast National ratings for Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 With ABC's biggest show off until the new year, CBS had no trouble capturing Thursday's ratings crown -- even though its two dramas were in reruns. Led by "Survivor: Samoa," CBS drew 11.1 million ...

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'American Idol' Adam Lambert's ABC snubs questioned by GLAAD

 

Published 23 hours ago by Hanh Nguyen at From Inside the Box

Adam Lambert's controversial American Music Awards performance surprised many, including ABC, which claims this is why they uninvited the "American Idol" runner-up from three of their shows. The network told the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against ...

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Zach Braff & Allison Iraheta on 'Ellen,' Portia de Rossi on 'GMA' & 'The View'

 

Published 28 hours ago by Korbi Ghosh at From Inside the Box

Some of us liked her better than both Kris and Glambert... Daytime: "Good Morning America": Portia de Rossi "Today": Robert De Niro "Live with Regis and Kelly": Kate Beckinsale, Sting, guest co-host Christian Slater "The View": ...

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TV bites: 'Entourage' the movie, 'Got Talent' auditions, 'Delta Blues' casting

 

Published 31 hours ago by Rick Porter at From Inside the Box

"Entourage" could eventually make its way to the big screen -- but not before at least a couple more seasons on television. So says executive producer Mark Wahlberg. At the premiere for "The Lovely Bones" Thursday night, he told The Hollywood ...

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'Glee's' high and low notes: Cory Monteith's Finn

 

Published 33 hours ago by Korbi Ghosh at From Inside the Box

Next Wednesday, December 9th, " Glee " will finish the first half of its inaugural season, not returning to our TVs until next April. To toast the freshman series before its extended hiatus, we're counting down the characters' high and low notes. ...

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'American Idol's' David Archuleta, Jordin Sparks and Allison Iraheta perform in online charity concert

 

Published 33 hours ago by Korbi Ghosh at From Inside the Box

Tis the season for charitable giving and " American Idol "'s  David Archuleta, Jordin Sparks and Allison Iraheta are getting into the spirit. Signing on to perform in an upcoming online concert, put on by Planet Cazmo -- which specializes ...

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Taylor Lautner may bring 'Max Steel' to life

 

Published 35 hours ago by Rick Porter at From Inside the Box

"Twilight Saga" star Taylor Lautner has another potential movie franchise in his sights: Teenage superhero Max Steel. Lautner's team is talking with Paramount about having the breakout star of "New Moon" lead a "Max Steel" movie, the LA Times' ...

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'FlashForward,' 'V' will return in March

 

Published 35 hours ago by Rick Porter at From Inside the Box

"FlashForward" is taking a sizable winter break, and "V" will be paired with "Lost" in the spring, ABC says. The network announced Thursday night that "FlashForward" will go on hiatus until March 4, which will give it a 12-episode run to end ...

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Official change to 'ABC's World News with Diane Sawyer' on Dec. 21

 

Published 36 hours ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

Looks like the transition at "World News" from Charles Gibson to Diane Sawyer will be relatively seamless -- the show's title changes the next broadcast after Gibson departs. Charles Gibson announced Tuesday that his official departure date is ...

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Comcast-NBC merger: What to expect (or not)

 

Published 36 hours ago by Rick Porter at From Inside the Box

The big news in the business part of the TV business Thursday was the official announcement that Comcast, the country's biggest cable operator, is buying a controlling interest in NBC Universal. The $30 billion deal has to clear a lot of ...

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'American Idol' alumni score five Grammy nominations

 

Published 37 hours ago by Rick Porter at From Inside the Box

Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson are Grammy Award veterans by now. They'll be joined at the 2010 awards by a couple of fellow "American Idol" alumni. Season two winner Ruben Studdard and season five finalist Mandisa each picked up the second ...

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'Steven Seagal Lawman' posts arresting ratings for A&E

 

Published 38 hours ago by Rick Porter at From Inside the Box

A show following Steven Seagal's exploits as a sheriff's deputy in Louisiana set a record for a series launch on A&E Wednesday. "Steven Seagal Lawman" debuted to 3.5 million viewers Wednesday night, breaking A&E's record for the premiere ...

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George Stephanopoulos reportedly offered 'Good Morning America' anchor job

 

Published 40 hours ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

Will George Stephanopoulos take over when Diane Sawyer leaves "Good Morning America" later this month? Sources say he's been offered the job. The Associated Press is reporting that George Stephanopoulos has been offered the co-anchor position ...

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The 'Alice' white rabbits take Manhattan

 

Published 41 hours ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

If you're in New York on Friday, Dec. 4 and see a white rabbit wearing a business suit, don't panic. It's just Syfy's promotion for original movie "Alice," premiering Sunday, Dec. 6 at 9 pm ET. Via the Syfy official release, "During the morning ...

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Another 'Bachelor' couple bites the dust

 

Published 42 hours ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

Byron Velvick splits from fiance Mary Delgado , the woman he proposed to on the finale of the sixth season of ABC's "The Bachelor." Well... they lasted longer than most "Bachelor" romances. Velvick confirmed to US Weekly that he and Delgado ...

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New 'Avatar' clip revealed during MTV live chat

 

Published 42 hours ago by Darcel Rockett at From Inside the Box

If you have to invade an indigenous species for a precious mineral, you might not want to take a backpack full of goodies. Or else the Thanator -- a teeth-gnashing, roar-unleashing, forest-destroying monster -- might be drawn to you in ...

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'FlashForward': Keep watching for an extended glimpse of the future

 

Published 42 hours ago by Korbi Ghosh at From Inside the Box

" FlashForward 's" fall finale airs this week, but a warning to everyone... keep watching even after Thursday's episode ends, as an extended glimpse of the future is on tap. Though "FF" won't return with fresh episodes until early next year, the ...

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'American Idol' Carrie Underwood shares World Almanac cover with Barack Obama

 

Published 43 hours ago by Hanh Nguyen at From Inside the Box

"American Idol" Carrie Underwood is spending time with the Obamas ... on the cover of an almanac. The "World Almanac and Book of Facts 2010" features the President and First Lady on the cover as well as Underwood and White Sox baseball player Mark ...

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'Everybody's Fine': Robert DeNiro and Drew Barrymore discuss sleeping arrangements

 

Published 43 hours ago by Andy Grieser at From Inside the Box

The upside to having successful children? You always have a place to sleep. Robert DeNiro learns that during a visit with daughter Drew Barrymore in "Everybody's Fine," opening tomorrow. The movie follows DeNiro's character as he travels the ...

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'Doctor Who': Final David Tennant special premieres Jan. 2

 

Published 44 hours ago by Hanh Nguyen at From Inside the Box

Americans will say goodbye to the tenth Doctor in the new year. The final "Doctor Who" special "The End of Time, Part Two" starring David Tennant will premiere Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, a week after "Part One" airs on BBC America on ...

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'American Idol' finalists embarking on Holiday tour

 

Published 45 hours ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

"American Idol" finalists Michael Sarver, Alexis Grace, David Hernandez and Gina Glocksen are getting their acts together and taking them on the road for the "American Stars in Concert for the Holidays" tour. The tour started Wednesday, Dec. ...

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'Friends,' 'ER,' reality TV top list of 10 most-watched episodes of the decade

 

Published 46 hours ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

The #1 most-watched single episode of the aughts? The "Friends" series finale. What other shows made the list? Reuters has released a list of the most-watched TV episodes of the last decade. Some are hardly a surprise; some are very surprising ...

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TV Ratings: 'Rudolph,' 'Glee' shine bright for CBS, FOX Wednesday

 

Published 46 hours ago by Hanh Nguyen at From Inside the Box

Fast National ratings for Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 CBS' slight departure from its double-crime procedural lineup for holiday fare still put the network first in households for the night. FOX, however, nabbed the adult demo bragging rights with a ...

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Penelope Cruz confirmed for 'Sex and the City 2'

 

Published 46 hours ago by Andy Grieser at From Inside the Box

Add another face to the "Sex and the City 2" lineup: Penelope Cruz confirmed she will be appearing alongside Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. While Cruz told StarPulse she spent half a day shooting her scenes, she was coy when it ...

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Second 'Iron Man 2' poster strips Robert Downey Jr.

 

Published 47 hours ago by Andy Grieser at From Inside the Box

The first "Iron Man 2" poster was crammed with goodness: The suit! War Machine! A mighty Marvel team-up! The second poster, to be used outside the United States, gets rid of all those things. Paramount's international "Iron Man 2" poster ...

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'The Hills,' 'The City' are alive on MTV

 

Published 47 hours ago by Hanh Nguyen at From Inside the Box

In case you didn't get enough Speidi and Kristin , MTV is going to rectify that. "The Hills" will return for a sixth season, and its spinoff "The City" will get a second season, reports Variety . With the departure of Lauren Conrad in the ...

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Jake Gyllenhaal and Ashley Greene on 'Kimmel,' Tina Fey on 'Letterman'

 

Published 2 days ago by Korbi Ghosh at From Inside the Box

Maybe J.G. will set the record straight on a certain tabloid rumor tonight... Daytime: "Today": Queen Latifah "Live with Regis and Kelly": Meg Ryan, Jackie, Jermaine, Tito & Marlon Jackson, guest co-host Anderson Cooper "The View": ...

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2010 Grammy Awards Nominees

 

Published 2 days ago by Darcel Rockett at From Inside the Box

If you're going to announce the nominees for the 52 Annual Gammy Awards, do it in song. And that's just what CBS did Wednesday night. The award show will be broadcast live on Jan. 31. Here's the complete list of nominees: RECORD OF THE YEAR  ...

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'Sons of Anarchy' rides into a third season

 

Published 2 days ago by Rick Porter at From Inside the Box

After "Sons of Anarchy's" second-season finale hit a series high with viewers Tuesday night, FX wasted little time in picking up the show for a third season. Which is a good thing, because the episode left a lot of loose ends trailing. The ...

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'Glee's' high and low notes: Lea Michele's Rachel

 

Published 2 days ago by Korbi Ghosh at From Inside the Box

Next Wednesday, December 9th, " Glee " will finish the first half of its inaugural season, not returning to our TVs until next April. To toast the freshman series before its extended hiatus, we're counting down the characters' high and low notes, ...

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'American Idol': Adam Lambert tweets he's off ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel' and New Year's Eve show

 

Published 2 days ago by Andrea Reiher at From Inside the Box

"American Idol" winner Adam Lambert tweeted Wednesday (Dec. 2), "Yes, sadly friends, ABC has canceled my appearances on Kimmel and NYE. :( don't blame them. It's the FCC heat." Apparently booting him off "Good Morning America" was not enough  ...

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