Wed, Mar 27th 2013 12:30 pm
CBS Corp. and Lionsgate announced late Tuesday that the companies have entered into a 50/50 partnership for the highly distributed entertainment cable network TVGN and the website TVGuide.com. The basic cable network, available in more than 80 million homes, will continue to be entertainment-focused, with a specific rebranding and programming strategy to be announced at a later date.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 12:00 pm
With spring on our doorstep and a beautiful summer filled with family fun ahead, Artpark has put out the call to spruce up the green areas of the Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park. Come and celebrate Parks & Trails New York and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation's "I Love My Park Day" on Saturday, May 4, at Artpark.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 08:00 am
State Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan has announced that, after weeks of negotiating, the final enacted state budget will include a provision to boost the film production industry in upstate New York.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 05:40 pm
Entrepreneurs will get another opportunity to make their business dreams come true in the upcoming fifth season of the Emmy-nominated series, "Shark Tank," the show where self-made business tycoons invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 05:30 pm
Rebecca Lowe, who currently serves as co-host of ESPN UK's coverage of Premier League soccer, has signed a multi-year agreement with NBC Sports Group to serve as its host of the Premier League beginning in August, it was announced Tuesday.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 05:30 pm
In one of sports' classic rivalries, Brian Gionta and the Montreal Canadiens (45 pts.) travel to TD Garden in Boston to take on Zdeno Chara and the Boston Bruins (45 pts.) in a head-to-head battle for the top spot in the Northeast Division, on NBC Sports Network's "Wednesday Night Rivalry" at 7:30 p.m.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 10:10 am
SPOILER ALERT: There was a shocking turn of events on Monday's midseason premiere of "Revolution." Find out why.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:55 am
Nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" will showcase an all-star lineup of musicians who will take the "LIVE" stage during March and April. Vibrant artists from rock to pop, country and rap will perform their latest hits and chat with the hosts.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:45 am
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is launching a slate of events focused on the breakthroughs in visual effects, beginning with a special advance screening of "Jurassic Park 3D" on April 2, and concluding with an exploration of the groundbreaking VFX techniques used in "Life of Pi" on May 6.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:40 am
CBS Sports and Turner Sports' exclusive live coverage of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship across TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV is averaging a 6.3/14 overnight rating/share, the highest rating for the opening week of the NCAA Tournament in 23 years, when the tournament expanded to its current format, according to Nielsen metered market ratings.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:40 am
The Queen City Roller Girls presents "Happy Days" roller derby bout on Saturday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m., at Rainbow Rink in North Tonawanda.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:35 am
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network have announced the dates for the 86th and 87th Oscar presentations. The 86th and 87th Academy Awards will air live on ABC on "Oscar Sunday," March 2, 2014, and "Oscar Sunday," Feb. 22, 2015, respectively.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 10:40 am
The Monday after Thanksgiving, the lights went out on "Revolution."
Fans of the freshman NBC action-adventure have been in the dark - much like the characters on the show - and unsure about what the future holds for Charlie, Danny, Miles and Monroe. Tonight, the Peacock Network fires the power back up, bringing "Revolution" back for the first of 10 new episodes in a row.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 04:30 pm
The UB Theatre & Dance Department at the University at Buffalo will present Zodiaque Dance Ensemble, "Spring!" on April 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m., and April 20 and 21 at 2 p.m., in the Black Box Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 04:25 pm
CBS Sports and Turner Sports' exclusive second round coverage of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship across TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV on Thursday, March 21, averaged an overnight household rating/share of 5.8/14, the highest rating for the first Thursday of the NCAA Tournament in 22 years.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 02:50 pm
A "Red Carpet Raffle" will be conducted at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 755 Erie Ave., North Tonawanda, at 6 p.m. Friday, March 23, to benefit the Ghostlight Theatre.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 01:40 pm
PREVIEW: There are four things Eddie Money wants you to know before you seen him in concert tonight (8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Casino).
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 12:00 pm
Paul Jolley was eliminated Thursday on "American Idol" after he received the fewest votes among the finalists. From Palmersville, Tenn., the 23-year-old Jolley sang "Eleanor Rigby" by the Beatles on Wednesday night's performance show.
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 02:45 pm
NBC has picked up the popular a cappella competition show "The Sing-Off" for a new series commitment as a holiday strip over several nights later this year, it was announced by Paul Telegdy, president of alternative and late night programming at NBC.
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 02:40 pm
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," the most watched show in the world, renewed for 2013-14 season; series stars Elisabeth Shue, George Eads, Jorja Fox, Eric Szmanda, Paul Guilfoyle, Robert David Hall, Wallace Langham, Elisabeth Harnois, David Berman and Jon Wellner will also return next season
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 02:35 pm
For the eighth consecutive year, USA is the No. 1 cable network among total viewers (3 million) and P25-54 (1.2 million) in the first quarter, earning it the distinction as the most-watched network. Marking a victory no other cable entertainment network has achieved before, this is the 27th quarter that USA is No. 1 in total viewers (P2+).
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 02:25 pm
In a brand-new "American Idol" element introduced earlier this month, "Idol" and AT&T teamed up to send an 11th singer on the "American Idol Live!" tour this summer.
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 02:25 pm
Stand-up comedian and popular film and television actor Cedric "The Entertainer" has been named the new host of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," joining the long-running game show beginning with its 12th season in national syndication this fall.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2013 05:40 pm
NBC's "America's Got Talent" - America's top-rated summer series - will return for its eighth season when it premieres on Tuesday, June 4 (9 p.m.). It will begin its regular hour-long Wednesday edition on July 10 (8 p.m.).
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Tue, Mar 19th 2013 05:40 pm
Country music stars Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town are scheduled to perform at the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton, and to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 7 (8 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2013 05:40 pm
NBC Sports Radio has announced that weekend talker Newy Scruggs will expand his duties with a new show premiering on Monday, April 1, the day the network rolls out 24/7 programming. "Voices of the Game with Newy Scruggs" will air during the noon-3 p.m. ET Monday-Friday slot.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2013 10:20 am
"The Voice" returns with the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the blockbuster vocal competition show's fourth season. Celebrity musician coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton return along with new coaches, Usher and Shakira, while Carson Daly continues to serve as host and Christina Milian as social media correspondent.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2013 10:10 am
Danni Allen, a 26-year-old advertising account coordinator from Wheeling, Ill., became "The Biggest Loser" at Monday night's live season 14 finale of the NBC series, winning $250,000. Danni began the season weighing 258 lbs. and lost 121 lbs. She weighed in at finale at 137 lbs., and lost 46.90 percent of her body weight.
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Mon, Mar 18th 2013 04:00 pm
Artpark's popular outdoor summer concert series offer an array of regional cuisine for thousands of hungry concertgoers each week. Opportunities exist for your business to become a food vendor at the "First Niagara presents Tuesday in the Park" concert series.
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Mon, Mar 18th 2013 03:35 pm
Holy movie marathon Batman! ABC Family kicks up some excitement, with a two-day "Batman" marathon. The marathon starts with "Batman Forever" on Saturday, April 6 (1 p.m.), and will conclude with the ABC Family premiere of "Batman Begins" on Sunday, April 7 (8 p.m.).
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Mon, Mar 18th 2013 03:00 pm
The 67th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Sunday, June 9 (8 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network. The awards show, which honors theater professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, has been a part of the CBS family since 1978. The show returns to Radio City Music Hall after two years at the Beacon Theatre.
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Mon, Mar 18th 2013 02:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday that the NHL has changed the start time of two of the team's remaining home games to accommodate national broadcasts.
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Mon, Mar 18th 2013 09:00 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier has announced that defenseman Mark Pysyk was recalled from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.
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Sat, Mar 16th 2013 07:00 am
On April 27, the Friends of Niagara University Theatre will host the 28th annual Friends of Niagara University Theatre Gala, including a 4 p.m. production of "Into the Woods" at the Leary Theatre within the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for Theatre, Clet Hall.
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Sat, Mar 16th 2013 07:00 am
INTERVIEW: You'd think chef Gordon Ramsay would've had enough by now.
In 10 seasons, most of the contestants on "Hell's Kitchen" demonstrated they couldn't make risotto or properly cook beef Wellington.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2013 08:15 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced Friday that the Sabres have acquired a fifth-round selection in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman TJ Brennan.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2013 07:00 pm
On Saturday, March 23, Psalm 98 debuts at The Lighthouse Café, 555 Davison Road, Lockport. The acoustic praise and worship concert begins at 7 p.m.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2013 06:55 pm
The Niagara University Student Government Association has announced singer/songwriter Andy Grammer will perform in the university's Gallagher Center on April 6 at 7 p.m.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2013 06:55 pm
On Friday's "LIVE with Kelly and Michael," co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan announced that Mary Lou King of Cochranville, Pa., is the winner of "LIVE's Search for Unstoppable Moms," and will take home "LIVE's" grand prize of $100,000.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2013 03:30 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced Friday that forward Mikhail Grigorenko has been assigned to the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
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