A SPECIAL TWO-HOUR “BIG BROTHER” FINALE TO BE BROADCAST ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 FOLLOWING THE PREMIERE OF “SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA”

CBS will broadcast a special two-hour finale of BIG BROTHER on Wednesday, Sept. 15 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), following the season premiere of SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

This summer’s edition of BIG BROTHER is winning its time periods in adults 18-49 and posting significant year-to-year increases versus last summer, up +14% in viewers (6.91m vs. 6.06m), +20% in adults 18-49 (2.4/08 vs. 2.0/07), +25% in adults 18-34 (2.0/08 vs. 1.6/06) and +12% in adults 25-54 (2.8/09 vs. 2.5/07).

BIG BROTHER is executive produced by Emmy Award winner Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan in association with Endemol U.S.A.

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SUL SET STREAMS HOLLYWOOD FILM PRODUCTION EDITING PROCESS – ONLINE NOW!

Sul Set (www.SulSet.com <http://www.sulset.com/> ) is continuing to offer filmmakers and film enthusiasts complete access to a Hollywood film production via a live video stream. Starting Monday, July 26, Sul Set audiences can find out what happens after the final scenes are shot, the cast leaves set and the editors and filmmakers step in to edit and piece together the final film. The live stream will give viewers unparalleled access to see how the film Grooming Giselle takes shape in the editing bay.

Just register online for FREE at www.SulSet.com <http://www.sulset.com/>  to view the entire post-production/editing process and interact with the producer, director and editor. In addition, industry guests are scheduled to stop by and chat with SulSet members during the week of July 26th.

In addition, Sul Set will continue to offer the following services:

• Archived footage of the entire production process.
• Ability to communicate directly with the filmmakers and crew through Sul Set’s Live Chat.
• Profiles of all crew and cast.
• Production breakdowns from pre-production to post. This includes casting videos, shooting schedules and storyboards.
• Community participation.
• For film students/aspiring filmmakers, the opportunity to win a chance to be a paid intern on the next production.
  

WHEN: Post-production currently available on www.SulSet.com <http://www.sulset.com/> .

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SIX NEW SINGLES TRY TO FIND LOVE IN THE DARK ON THE SEASON 2 PREMIERE OF “DATING IN THE DARK,” MONDAY, AUGUST 9 ON ABC

“Episode 201″ — Back for its second season, “Dating in the Dark” is the unique reality series that asks the age-old question, “Is Love Blind?” In the premiere episode, three men — nerdy Dave, sexy Storm and fat-phobic Joey – move into a house with three women – spunky Kym, bubbly Natasha and Country singing beauty Jessica – where they’ll be totally sequestered from the opposite sex while given the opportunity to date in complete darkness.  With looks taken out of the equation, these six singles will do whatever it takes in the darkroom to find their perfect match, on the season two premiere of “Dating in the Dark,” MONDAY, AUGUST 9 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

After several days of dating each other in the darkroom, the participants will select the one member of the opposite sex that they want to see revealed in the light. Then, for the first time, they will see whom they’ve been dating, pursuing, kissing and forming bonds with. After they see each other in the light, they’ll have to make the difficult decision… do they stay with the person they fell for in the dark or leave that person behind?

“Dating in the Dark” is hosted by Rossi Morreale.

“Dating in the Dark” is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol holding, along with Talpa Content, the format department of Dutch media entrepreneur John’s de Mol’s company. David Goldberg is the North America chairman of Endemol USA. The series is executive-produced by Tom Shelly.

This program carries a TV-PG,L parental guideline.

For more information on “Dating in the Dark,” visit ABC.com.

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“SHAQ VS SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY / SHAQ VS PENN & TELLER,” TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 ON ABC

“Shaq VS Sugar Shane Mosley / Shaq VS Penn & Teller” – Shaquille O’Neal travels to Las Vegas, NV to challenge championship fighter Sugar Shane Mosley to a hard hitting, five-round matchup exhibition at Caesars Palace. He will also to attempt to defy illusionists and comedians Penn & Teller at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in the latest installment of “Shaq VS,” a reality competition series starring the NBA superstar, Shaquille O’Neal, TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 (9:01-10:01 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Leading up to the matchup exhibition, Shaq and Mosley will hold a press conference and negotiate a handicap before stepping into the ring at the Roman Plaza, located outside of Caesars Palace. Shaq will learn boxing tips through the coaching of Hall of Fame boxing trainer Freddie Roach, while Mosley will apply techniques taught to him by Jack Mosley, who is also his trainer. You won’t want to miss a beat when Shaq, who stands at a domineering 7’1″, 320 pounds goes up against Mosley’s svelte 5′ 9″, 150-pound frame for this thrilling bout.

While in Sin City, Shaq will also pay a visit to Penn & Teller to challenge the duo and negotiate terms to each of their respective magic tricks. He will convene with a trainer to get help with and practice his tricks to ensure a smooth delivery. While on stage at the Rio Hotel, he’ll wow the crowd with his magical skills, as he goes up against two of the biggest entertainers in the world.

Mike Goldberg will host, while Kit Hoover will serve as co-host and sideline reporter.

The series closely follows Shaq and his adversaries throughout the rigorous training process and the pre-game hype leading up to every challenge. Each week, Shaq will compete in an athletic challenge or a non-sports competition, with some episodes featuring Shaq taking on two challengers. To level the playing field, he will negotiate a handicap with his opponent and train with a coach prior to the challenge.

“Shaq VS,” which is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound, is produced for ABC by Media Rights Capital in association with Stewart Street Productions. Orly Adelson, Will Staeger, Barry Adelman, Shaquille O’Neal, Scott Messick, Trice Barto, Perry Rogers, Colin Smeeton, Mike Parris and Steve Nash serve as Executive Producers for the series. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

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CALLING ALL DANCERS! — AUDITIONS FOR PAULA ABDUL’S UPCOMING CBS REALITY-COMPETITION SERIES “GOT TO DANCE” (working title) HAVE BEGUN

Nationwide Search For The Chance To Be Crowned America’s Dance Champion

The audition process for the upcoming CBS reality-competition series GOT TO DANCE (working title) has started.  To get a leg up on the competition and apply for the chance to appear on GOT TO DANCE and audition for Paula Abdul, prospective dancers can log on to www.cbs.com/dance for an application and further details.  This is a nationwide search open to all U.S. residents.  There is no age limit or minimum.  Dancers can perform any type or style of dance, as an individual or in a group.

Paula Abdul, the award-winning dancer/choreographer, dynamic performer, multi-platinum recording artist and popular entertainment personality, is executive producer, creative partner and lead expert for the show.  She will also serve as coach, mentor and advocate for contestants during the performances and elimination process, providing critical input and guidance while sharing her experience with hopeful contestants.

GOT TO DANCE is based on the British hit that debuted earlier this year and has been a ratings sensation for Britain’s Sky 1, making it one of the UK’s top-rated pay TV series this season.  In the most inclusive talent search on television, amateurs with raw talent of any age group from across the nation (either performing solo or in a group) can audition any form of dancing-from ballroom to break dance, bhangra to ballet and tap to tango.  The most talented and entertaining dancers will be invited to audition for Abdul and her panel of experts, all world-class dancers themselves.  The very best will perform live in the Semi-Finals and Finals, where they will battle for the right to be crowned GOT TO DANCE champion.

GOT TO DANCE is based on a format created by Princess Productions and Shine TV and is produced by Reveille.  Elisabeth Murdoch, Howard T. Owens, Mark Koops, Robin Ashbrook, Anthony Dominici and Paula Abdul are executive producers.  Distribution is handled by Shine International.

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“AMERICAN IDOL” SEASON 10 AUDITIONS BEGIN WITH AN ASTOUNDING 26,000 HOPEFULS IN NASHVILLE AND MILWAUKEE

Auditions Continue Monday, July 26 in New Orleans

AMERICAN IDOL, the No. 1 show on television, kicked off the auditions for its milestone 10^th season with a bang as over 26,000 hopefuls came out for their shot at the coveted IDOL crown!

The first stop on the IDOL audition tour was Nashville on July 17, where an incredible 16,000 people swarmed Broadway, home of the world-famous Music City Honky Tonks. Days later, in Milwaukee, more than 10,000 showed up at the Bradley Center on July 21. Next stop will be the Crescent City, as the search for the next singing superstar heads to New Orleans on Monday, July 26.

“The numbers of people turning up to the AMERICAN IDOL auditions in Nashville and Milwaukee have been incredible,” said Simon Fuller, creator of AMERICAN IDOL. “These attendance figures are significantly up on the last few years, and there is clearly renewed excitement and interest in the show, which is great to see.”

The remaining AMERICAN IDOL auditions will be held as follows:

Cities Dates Venues

New Orleans, LA Monday, July 26 New Orleans Arena

1501 Girod St.

New Orleans, LA 70113

East Rutherford, NJ Tuesday, Aug. 3 IZOD Center

50 Route 120

East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Austin, TX Wednesday, Aug. 11 Frank Erwin Center

1701 Red River St.

Austin, TX 78701

San Francisco, CA Thursday, Aug. 19 AT&T Park

24 Willie Mays Plaza

San Francisco, CA 94107

Audition information, including forms and requirements, will be available online at americanidol.com. Visit americanidol.com for exclusive videos, interviews and photos from auditions, as well as special behind-the-scenes information and all of your AMERICAN IDOL news. For all photo requests, please go to foxflash.com.

AMERICAN IDOL is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America; and Ken Warwick, executive producer, FremantleMedia North America.

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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA TO APPEAR ON “THE VIEW,” JULY 29, THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY A SITTING U.S. PRESIDENT HAS VISITED A DAYTIME TALK SHOW

Barbara Walters Makes Exclusive In-Studio Appearance in Honor of This Rare Occasion

Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie, executive producers of the ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning talk show, “The View,” announced today that President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, will be the featured guest, THURSDAY, JULY 29 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), marking the first time in history a sitting United States President has visited a daytime talk show. President Obama’s unprecedented appearance is part of the show’s continuing “Red, White & View” campaign, which is committed to political guests and discussions.

Barbara Walters, creator/executive producer and co-host of “The View” will, in honor of this rare occasion, make one exclusive in-studio appearance to mark this historic hour for “The View.”
Ms. Walters underwent heart valve replacement surgery in May. Earlier this month she chatted about her recovery with pals Whoopi, Joy, Elisabeth and Sherri live via Skype®. It was her first nationally televised appearance since undergoing surgery.

“We are so pleased and honored that President Obama will be a guest on ‘The View.’ The President last appeared on the program in March 2008 while he was still a Senator, and First Lady Michelle Obama was a featured guest co-host in June 2008. This shows that both the President and First Lady feel that our show is an influential and important source of information and news. I’m also going to appear on ‘The View’ Thursday for the first time since my open heart surgery in May. I will return full-time in September,” said Ms. Walters.

President Obama’s interview, scheduled to tape on Wednesday, July 28, will touch on topics including his administrations accomplishments, jobs, the economy, the Gulf oil spill and family life inside the White House.

President Obama’s last appearance on “The View” was in March 2008. He was also a featured guest on November 2004, when promoting his book, Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance.

“Red, White & View”

In 2008-09, the five spirited hosts of ABC’s popular talk and entertainment show, “The View,” left an indelible mark on the political landscape. Whether discussing the day’s political headlines, from the war in Iraq to universal healthcare and teen pregnancy, the latest musings from our nation’s capitol or political infidelities, the outspoken hosts can always be relied on for their unique opinions, quick wit and sparking colorful water cooler conversations that can only be seen, live, exclusively on “The View” (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) on the ABC Television Network. In September 2008, the show launched a successful “Red, White & View” campaign highlighting interviews and informational segments that helped promote civic responsibility during the election season. The “Red, White & View” campaign was another example of how “The View” established itself as an important player in the political process.

About “The View”

“The View” features Daytime Emmy Award-winning hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. It’s the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. “The View,” broadcast in HDTV and produced in humble 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on the ABC Digital Full Episode Player at ABC.com. “The View” is produced by ABC Daytime and Ms. Walters’ Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for “The Barbara Walters Specials.” “The View” is directed by Mark Gentile. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™

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“EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION” WANTS YOU TO PUT AWAY THE TISSUE!

This No-Tears Episode Guaranteed to Make You Laugh with Help from Top Comics To match the sound of joy and laughter in the Houston, Texas home of Eric and Elaine Johnson and their five daughters, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will produce an innovative tears-free episode. With help from some top comedians, Ty and the design team guarantee that the audience will be laughing instead of crying throughout this episode. In yet another new way to surprise the deserving family, the Johnsons were sent to a local comedy club in Houston. During the show, Ty and the design team surprised them with the news that their home will be the latest recipient of a makeover.

Eric and Elaine Johnson have five fun-loving and flamboyant daughters, ages five to 14 years old. The girls share their parents’ love of life and their home is full of laughter, singing and fashion shows. This energy and spirit spills into Elaine and Eric’s work of wanting to improve their neighborhood one family at a time.

Married 15 years with backgrounds as youth mentors, Eric and Elaine became licensed counselors in 2006 when they realized the African American community was being overpowered by a seeming epidemic of family disintegration. The Johnsons began a marriage and family counseling non-profit called Optimum Lifestyle with the goal of strengthening marriages in fun, creative ways.

The Johnsons take inner-city families to the outdoors to give them a camp-like experience and teach them about teamwork and trust. Eric is passionate about African American fathers stepping up to play a larger role in their children’s lives. Their couples’ seminars, which are provided to anyone in need for either no-charge or a nominal fee, have possibly saved 1500 marriages and kept countless kids from growing up in single parent homes.

When the family inherited a run-down inner city house, they planned to transform it. But the one-two punch of 2008′s Hurricane Ike and the economic downturn put that dream on hold. Undaunted, they continued their mission while living in a dangerously dilapidated house. Now the EMHE design team can help make their home safe and sound — and most importantly — match the delight and happiness that lives within it.

The Johnson family will go on a dream vacation while “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” team leader Ty Pennington, designers Michael Moloney, Ed Sanders and Paige Hemmis and local builder HHN Homes and community volunteers rebuild the home. The home location address is: 3613 Goodhope, Houston, TX 77021.

“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is produced by Endemol USA, of Endemol Holding, and executive-produced by Brady Connell & George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America.

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“BIG BROTHER SUNDAY” SWEEPS TIME PERIOD IN ALL KEY MEASURES

“Big Brother” is Sunday’s Top Program in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54

“Big Brother” Posts Gains Over Last Week and Last Year

BIG BROTHER SUNDAY swept its time period in viewers and all key demographics, posting gains over last week and last year, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for July 25.

From 8:00-9:00 PM, BIG BROTHER 12 SUNDAY was first in households (4.3/08), viewers (7.22m), adults 25-54 (3.0/09), adults 18-49 (2.5/08) and adults 18-34 (2.0/08) for the third consecutive week.  Compared to last week, BIG BROTHER 12 SUNDAY was up +5% in households (from 4.1/08), +9% in adults 18-49 (from 2.3/08), +11% in adults 18-34 (from 1.8/07), even in adults 25-54 and added +300,000 viewers (from 6.92m, +4%).

Compared to the same week last summer, BIG BROTHER SUNDAY was up +19% in viewers, +25% in adults 18-49 and adults 18-34 and +20% in adults 25-54.  Updated Sunday ratings will be available tomorrow.

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“THE STORIES BEHIND THE ROSE,” A SPECIAL EDITION OF “20/20,” AIRS MONDAY, JULY 26 ON ABC

Anchored by Deborah Roberts and Chris Connelly, “20/20″ Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes

What really goes on behind closed doors on ABC’s “The Bachelor”? From the five missed signals about Jake and Vienna’s doomed relationship, to insider information on the upcoming “Bachelor Pad,” to casting sessions and audition tapes, “The Stories Behind the Rose” takes viewers inside the popular TV show. The hour will include interviews with former bachelors, bachelorettes and contestants, including Andrew Firestone, Meredith Phillips, Charlie O’Connell, Brad Womack, Bob Guiney, and many other fan favorites. Anchored by Deborah Roberts and Chris Connelly, with “GMA” contributor Melissa Rycroft as special correspondent, “The Stories Behind the Rose,” a special edition of “20/20,” airs MONDAY, JULY 26 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“The Stories Behind the Rose” will revisit some of the most shocking and memorable moments in “Bachelor” history, and share a rare interview with “Bachelor” creator/executive producer Mike Fleiss and executive producer Martin Hilton. Also, Host Chris Harrison talks about what goes on behind the closed doors of the mansion.

David Sloan is the executive producer of “The Stories Behind the Rose.” Carla Delandri is the senior broadcast producer.

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