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Inauguration coverage to be 'historic'

January 16, 2009

During more than 40 years of TV reporting from the nation's capital, Bob Schieffer has heard many superlatives describing coverage of an upcoming event.

TV is getting real

January 14, 2009

In the next two weeks, viewers can enjoy four new scripted shows and more than a dozen returning favorites, and all challenge the notion that reality TV captures real life best.

TV WATCH: Jan. 15

January 14, 2009

The Sci Fi Channel renews Destination Truth, Monk star Shalhoub says eight years is enough, and the Super Bowl competes with Puppy Bowl V.

New 'Idol' judge's courtship begins

January 12, 2009

When the eighth season of American Idol debuts tonight, viewers will see a new face at the judges' table. Veteran songwriter- producer Kara DioGuardi joins Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell. DioGuardi has written hundreds of songs and worked with performers such as Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion and Santana. She shared her thoughts on the Idol experience with Mike Pearson during a recent conference call.

'American Idol' Season 8 at a glance

January 12, 2009

Season 8 of the pop juggernaut, American Idol gets under way today and Wednesday on Fox.

'Idol' contestants caught in media glare, if not spotlight

January 12, 2009

Few TV shows generate quite the amount of off-season publicity as American Idol, which seems to court the news even when it's not on the air, including several news items in 2008.

TV finds reality abroad

January 12, 2009

Swiping reality programming from other countries is nothing new on these shores. "The Biggest Loser" is all ours, but what about shows such as "Survivor" and "American Idol"?

Golden Globes: 'Slumdog Millionaire' wins big

January 12, 2009

Heath Ledger got his Golden Globe, and Kate Winslet came away with two. Yet the Globes otherwise went slumming, with "Slumdog Millionaire" taking top honors and other key prizes going to a newcomer, an underdog and a poster boy for the classic Hollywood comeback. Video

PRIME RATING: January 12, 2009

January 11, 2009

Highlights of the week's prime-time programs.

NBC flips the on switch for Season 3 of 'Friday Night Lights'

January 11, 2009

The low-rated but critically adored show about high school football in Texas returns to NBC this week just as its third season wraps up on DirecTV.

Obama team urges delay in digital TV transition

January 8, 2009

The president elect wants Congress to postpone the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital television broadcasting, arguing that too many Americans won't be ready.

PEARSON: Two nights kick-start 'day'

January 7, 2009

Jack is back, and this time he's got plenty on his plate.

TV WATCH: Jan. 8

January 7, 2009

A viewer sings Flashpoint's praises, Colmes joins Colbert, and TV Land fetes Elvis.

TV WATCH: January 6, 2009

January 5, 2009

Actor Bernie Hamilton, who played Capt. Doby on Starsky and Hutch, has died; Funeral services were held Sunday for Majel Barrett Roddenberry, aka Nurse Chapel on Star Trek; John Quinones talks about "What Would You Do?; Netflix taking director route to TV.

Networks starting over in '09

January 5, 2009

After a fall TV season that was a ratings and creative disappointment, broadcast networks are banking on midseason replacements that roll out between now and April to win back viewers. The next four weeks are especially big.

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Box Office Weekend Results

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Title
Gross
1 Gran Torino $29,025,000
2 Bride Wars $21,500,000
3 The Unborn $21,095,150
4 Marley & Me $11,350,000
5 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button $9,450,000
6 Bedtime Stories $8,550,000
7 Valkyrie $6,662,000
8 Yes Man $6,155,000
9 Not Easily Broken $5,600,000
10 Seven Pounds $3,900,000

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