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10 October 2008 10:37 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

Although it was up against the season premiere of CBS's CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, which accounted for the best ratings of the season with a 14.1 rating and a 22 share, and ABC's Grey's Anatomy, which recorded a 10.1/15, Saturday Night Live Weekend Update held its own with a 7.1/11 Thursday night. The figure was particularly impressive given the fact that its lead-in, The Office, placed fourth in the time period with a 5.2/8. The show also beat the L.A. Dodgers-Philadelphia Phillies playoff game on Fox, which averaged a 6.2/10. Disappointing many viewers who had tuned in hoping to see another Tina Fey ribbing of Sarah Palin, Fey did not appear on the show. (Throughout the week there had been rumors of a Fey-Palin encounter.) The biggest surprise was the appearance of one "William Murray" in the crowd watching the faux Obama-McCain town-hall debate to ask what the candidates thought about the Chicago Cubs chances. (The bit was not far off the mark. In 1960, Richard Nixon and John Kennedy were taken to task by critics for failing to mention Pittsburgh Pirate Bill Mazeroski's World Series-winning 9th-inning homerun against the New York Yankees, which occurred a few hours prior to the third presidential debate.)

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10 October 2008 1:30 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

After an emotional season opener of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", the show trades in the lost of Warrick Brown with the return of Jorja Fox as Sara Sidle. The preview of the October 16 episode, shows among others Sara in the arms of Grissom who says "Why don't you stay".

After the closure of May's season where Warrick was shot in the chest, it was unveiled in episode 9.01 that he didn't pull through. Despite the tragedy, the team move on with their works in the episode called "Happy Places", with Nick and Catherine investigating why a woman who was about to be married would have taken a swan dive off of her balcony.

Also Grissom investigates the brutal murder of a woman found in an alley. The investigation gets tougher when Grissom discovers that her two-year-old was with her when she was murdered. Meanwhile, Sara visits an old friend who first

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8 October 2008 10:32 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

CBS returned to its usual position at the top of the Nielsen weekly ratings list last week, with its largely unheralded NCIS rising to second place in its season debut. The network also saw solid results for its new series The Mentalist, which followed NCIS. The strong showing for the network was particularly striking considering the fact that its biggest draw, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, does not make its season debut until this week. But while CBS's overall audience was up for the week, most of ABC's and NBC's shows were down sharply. For the week, CBS averaged a 7.0 rating and a 12 share. (It also won among adults 18-49.) ABC came in second with an average 6.0/10. NBC placed third with a 6.0/10, while Fox trailed with a 4.0/6.

The top ten shows of the week according to Nielsen Research:1. Dancing With the Stars (Monday), ABC, 12.2/18; 2. NCIS, CBS, 11.0./17; 3. 60 Minutes, CBS, 10.5/17; 4. Dancing With the Stars (Tuesday), ABC, 10.2/15; 5. Desperate Housewives, ABC, 10.0/15; 6. The Mentalist, CBS, 9.8/15; 7. CSI: NY, CBS, 9.6/16; 8. Criminal Minds, CBS, 9.5/15; 9. CSI: Miami, CBS, 9.2/15; 10. NBC Sunday Night Football, NBC, 8.8/14.

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2 October 2008 12:18 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Departing CSI: Crime Scene Investigation star William Petersen has hinted he'll return for a big screen version of the hit TV drama.

The actor, who will give up his role as forensics expert Gil Grissom on the show during the forthcoming season, admits there have been talks about turning the series into a blockbuster movie for years - and it still might come off.

Petersen, who will stay on as a producer of the show after his departure this autumn, says, "I'd love to see us make a CSI film... That's the reason Grissom isn't going to die of a brain tumour.

"It would be good if we did it (film) right. The whole world is interested in the show... (but) you have to make sure it's not just an extended episode."

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29 September 2008 10:48 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Refusing to confirm their much reported romance, Lauren Conrad and Kyle Howard apparently simply let their public display of affection (Pda) do the talking as they've been spotted kissing all night during an outing at Teddy's. Still neither of them has come out of the closet about their love relationship though.

Lauren and Kyle visited Teddy's on Saturday night, September 27. There the twosome was seen engaging in "some serious public display of affection," E! Online reports. "They were making out and just totally being a couple," a source testified, adding "they were kissing all night."

That wasn't the first time Lauren and Kyle were spotted together. They, in fact, were often seen together all over the town. However, a representative for her declined to comment on the stars' alleged romance.

Lauren is best known for her starring role in MTV's reality series "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County". She currently

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25 September 2008 1:54 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Having premiered season five of "CSI: NY" on Wednesday, September 24, CBS move on by previewing the next episode of the crime drama series. The short snippet of episode 5.02 teases the performance of musical guest star Maroon 5 and the problem the forensic team have to solve next time.

Entitled "Page Turner", the episode will tell the story when the Grammy Award-winning pop rock band are performing in front of their 50,000 devoted fans. What supposed to be a great time for the fans turns horrific when all of them are said to be facing a deathly future in 24 hours. Now, it is all up to Mac and his forensic team to find out what went wrong before thousands lay lifeless six feet under.

The second spin-off of CBS show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" has fallen into its fifth season on September 24 at 10:00 P.M. with the airing of its first episode "Veritas". Featuring Gary Sinise,

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24 September 2008 10:38 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

NBC continued to mow down the competition in what was officially the last week of the summer season, with Sunday Night Football attracting an astonishing 22.2 million viewers. On Fox the season debut of Fox's House also proved potent as it attracted 14.8 million. It also boosted the ratings of Fringe, which followed and which held on to 13.3 million of those viewers. The figure was half again as many as those who tuned in to the series premiere. On the other hand, ABC's telecast of the 60th annual Primetime Emmys drew just 12.3 million viewers, the lowest in the awards show history. Meanwhile, in cable ratings, Espn continued to dominate thanks to Monday Night Football, which drew more viewers than any show on the broadcast networks. Its first four games have averaged 13.32 million viewers, up 27 percent over last year. Bad economic news brought good news to Fox News Channel, which became the most-viewed cable network in primetime except for Espn. The top ten shows of the week according to Nielsen Research:1. NBC Sunday Night Football, NBC, 13.3/21; 2. 60 Minutes, CBS, 9.2/15; 3. House, Fox, 8.9/14; 4. Sunday Night NFL Pre-kickoff, NBC, 8.5/14; 5. Primetime Emmy Awards, ABC, 8.2/13; 6. Fringe, Fox, 8.1/13; 7. America's Got Talent (Wednesday), NBC, 7.5/12; 8. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CBS, 6.9/11; 9. Football Night in America, NBC, 6.7/11; 10. Flashpoint, CBS, 6.6/11; 10. Two and a Half Men, CBS, 6.6/10. <

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22 September 2008 5:04 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actor Laurence Fishburne has praised William Petersen since replacing his character on hit U.S. TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - because he raised standards for television.

Petersen - one of the show's original cast members - is set to leave his post as crime investigator Gil Grissom, though he will remain an executive producer on the series.

His absence is marked by Fishburne's debut in the show's forthcoming 10th season next month.

Presenting an award at Sunday's 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Petersen said: "I'm honoured to hand over the keys to the lab to a wonderful actor and a new friend, Mister Laurence Fishburne."

The actor responded by humbly adding: "Thank you Billy, I just hope I can live up to the high standards you've set not only for the first CSI series but for the many CSI series that have followed in your footsteps."

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17 September 2008 10:33 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

The biggest cable-tv audience in history tuned in Monday to ESPN's Monday Night Football coverage of the Dallas Cowboys/Philadelphia Eagles contest, the network said Tuesday. The game drew 18.608 million viewers, beating a record set a year earlier. Meanwhile, football also proved to be potent on broadcast television as well, as NBC Sunday Night Football's telecast of the Pittsburgh Steelers/Cleveland Browns game topped Nielsen's weekly ratings list. NBC appeared to be ending the summer season in high style, placing six other shows in the top ten. It has been the most-watched network for the past six weeks, representing its longest hold on first place in more than six years. For the week, NBC averaged a 5.3 rating and a 9 share. CBS came in second with a 4.9/8. ABC placed third with a 3.9/6, while Fox trailed with a 3.9/6.

The top ten shows of the week according to Nielsen Research:1. NBC Sunday Night Football, NBC, 10.8/18; 2. 60 Minutes, CBS 8.3/13; 3. Sunday Night NFL Pre-kickoff, NBC, 7.9/13; 4. America's Got Talent (Tuesday), NBC, 7.3/11; 4. America's Got Talent (Wednesday), NBC, 7.3/12; 6. Saturday Night Football, ABC, 7.0/13; 7. Football Night in America Pt. 3, NBC, 6.4/11; 8. America's Got Talent, NBC, 6.3/11; 9. Deal Or No Deal- (Monday), NBC, 6.2/10; 10. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CBS, 6.0/10; 10. Two and a Half Men, CBS, 6.0/9.

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16 September 2008 6:30 PM, PDT | From Rope Of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

The big news of the day is that IMDb, through a partnership with Hulu, is offering free TV shows and movies online. I quick peek at their video page shows me the following titles: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Raising Arizona Planet of the Apes Weird Science Some Like It Hot Fiddler on the Roof The Longest Day "Battlestar Galactica" "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" "Heroes" "Firefly" "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" "Without a Trace" That's just a taste, click here for more. IMDB.com's site founder Col Needham said Monday, "Our goal is to show our users every movie and TV show on the Internet for free on IMDb.com." This seems to be just the beginning.

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16 September 2008 2:49 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Rumer Willis is going to guest appear in "CSI: NY". Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello has reported that the starlet who has recently starred alongside Anna Faris in "The House Bunny" will be tackling a character whose name coincides with the lead character Mac Taylor, played by Gary Sinise, on the series' 100th episode.

In the episode to be aired on November 19, she will be one of a serial killer's targets only because her name is Mac Taylor. Apart from this "CSI: NY" part, she has also been set to star in the October 12 episode of another television series "Army Wives". There, she will be portraying the wife of a soldier who is injured in Iraq.

In the meantime, "CSI: NY" special episode will see the joining in of new detective, portrayed by Julia Ormond, and the return of hip-hop artist Nelly as a club owner who is also a confidential informant to the forensic scientists.

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12 September 2008 10:41 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

Hugh Laurie is likely to become the highest-paid British television actor ever after signing a new deal to star in Fox's House at $400,000 per episode, or more than $9 million a year, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The only two actors who receive a higher per-episode fee, according to the trade publication, are CSI's William Petersen, who earns $600,000 per episode, and 24's Kiefer Sutherland, who earns $500,000 per episode.

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29 August 2008 12:07 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actor Paul Reubens has denied reports he will make a return to TV opposite Laurence Fishburne in hit U.S. show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

The Pee-wee Herman star was rumoured to have been recruited by Fishburne after the actor was cast in the series to replace William Petersen earlier this month.

A source tells the National Enquirer that Fishburne wanted Reubens "to play... a psychopathic killer after something goes horribly wrong in his life," in a bid to help the actor revive his career, adding, "The only person who can possibly reach him is Fishburne."

But Reubens' spokesperson Carrie Byalick has denied the reports, telling WENN: "That story is false."

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19 August 2008 11:23 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Laurence Fishburne has officially joined the cast of “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” after the departure of Actor William Petersen last season. Petersen continues as an executive producer of the show. Fishburne will first appear in the ninth episode of the upcoming “CSI” season. Variety reports that he will star as a former pathologist turned college lecturer who focuses on why people turn violent, including traits he’s disturbed to find in himself. The character joins the Las Vegas Crime Lab as a Level 1 CSI after assisting in a murder investigation. “CSI” Executive Producers Carol Mendelsohn and Naren Shankar said Fishburne topped their “dream list.” John Malkovich and Kurt Russell were also considered for the part. “He is a powerful and intense actor, with an [...]

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19 August 2008 10:38 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

In a move apparently aimed at protecting CBS's most lucrative franchise, William Petersen, who's leaving CSI: Crime Scene Investigation this season is being replaced by film star Laurence Fishburne, the network announced Monday. It said that Fishburne will be introduced on a forthcoming show as a college professor/criminologist who studies the reasons people turn to crime and who is asked to consult on a case with the CSI team. He is subsequently asked to join up with them.

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18 August 2008 12:00 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Latest: Actor Laurence Fishburne has won the casting war to replace William Petersen in the hit U.S. TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Fishburne - who was said to be battling for the role with legendary screen star John Malkovich - will play a forensics scientist in the series.

The actor said in a statement: "I am elated and delighted to be joining the cast of CSI," adding his new work will be a "wonderful collaboration".

Show executive producers Carol Mendelsohn and Naren Shankar said in a joint statement: "Without hesitation, we said (to CBS bosses) Laurence Fishburne (should take the part). He is a powerful and intense actor, with an incredible range."

Petersen has been with the series since its 2000 debut and will remain an executive producer on the show.

Fishburne will be introduced in the show's forthcoming 10th season, set to debut in October.

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6 August 2008 10:37 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

They may all have been reruns, but CBS's scripted shows dominated the Nielsen top ten list last week, with Two and a Half Men drawing 9.3 million viewers, followed by Criminal Minds with 8.7 million. NCIS was close behind with 8.5 million viewers, followed by CSI: Miami with 8.4 million. Nevertheless, the top-rated show of the week was the unscripted America's Got Talent, which drew 13.8 million viewers. For the week, CBS averaged a 4.2 rating and an 8 share. NBC placed second with a 3.7/7. Fox came in third with a 3.3/6, while ABC trailed with a 2.8/5.

The top ten shows of the week according to Nielsen Research:1. America's Got Talent, NBC, 8.1/13; 2. Two and a Half Men, CBS, 6.2/10; 3. CSI: Miami, CBS, 5.9/10; 4. Criminal Minds, CBS, 5.8/10; 5. NCIS, CBS, 5.7/10; 6. So You Think You Can Dance (Wednesday), Fox, 5.6/9; 7. 60 Minutes, CBS, 5.5/11; 7. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CBS, (Tie) 5.5/9; 7. So You Think You Can Dance (Thursday), Fox, (Tie) 5.5/9; 10. CSI: NY, CBS, (Tie) 5.2/9; 10. Flashpoint, CBS, (Tie) 5.2/9; 10. Primetime: The Last Lecture, ABC, (Tie) 5.2/9; 10. Wipeout, ABC, (Tie) 5.2/9.

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5 August 2008 10:32 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen is the highest-paid actor on primetime television, according to a study by TV Guide released on Monday. Sheen is currently paid $825,000 per episode of Two and a Half Men bringing his annual earnings to about $20 million. Coming in second is William Petersen, the star of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, who reportedly earns $600,000 per episode. Mariska Hargitay was the top-paid actress in primetime, earning $400,000 per episode for her work on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Kyra Sedgwick, star of The Closer, is No. 2 on the list with $275,000 per episode.

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5 August 2008 9:01 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Charlie Sheen is the highest paid actor on U.S. TV, pocketing a whopping $825,000 (GBP412,500) per episode for his hit comedy Two And A Half Men, according to a new poll.

The star's huge earnings includes profits for ownership rights of the programme.

Sheen is way ahead of his nearest contender William Petersen, who takes home $600,000 (GBP300,000) per show for his role as Gil Grissom on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Actress Mariska Hargitay is the best paid female in a prime-time TV drama - she earns an estimated $400,000 (GBP200,000) for every Law + Order: Special Victims Unit (Svu) episode she films.

The cast of The Simpsons are also well-paid - each voice actor receives $400,000 per episode.

Others on the TV Guide magazine list include American Idol judge Simon Cowell, who gets $50 million (GBP25 million) per season of the talent show, and Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, whose five-year deal with TV network Fox is worth $100 million (GBP50 million).

But the highest paid TV celebrity by far is chat show queen Oprah Winfrey - her annual salary from her talkshow alone is $385 million (GBP197 million).

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1 August 2008 10:39 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

The Canadian-produced Flashpoint continued to garner impressive ratings Thursday as it won the 10:00 p.m. time period for CBS and held on to virtually all of its lead in from CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, winding up with a 5.5 rating and a 10 share. Marc Berman, who writes the "Programming Insider" column for MediaWeek, commented, "There is every reason to now believe the broadcast networks will rely more on quality Canadian programming in the future." Fox's summer hit So You Think You Can Dance dominated the ratings for the night, as it averaged a 5.9/10.

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