The NFL Regular Season on FOX will begin on Sunday Spetember 9, 2007.

Sunday 9/9 1:00pm Philadelphia Eagles @ Green Bay Packers
4:15pm Chicago Bears @ San Diego Chargers
Sunday 9/16 1:00pm Green Bay Packers @ NY Giants
Sunday 9/23 1:00pm Detroit Lions @ Philadelphia Eagles
4:15pm NY Giants @ Washington Redskins
Sunday 9/30 1:00pm St. Louis Rams @ Dallas Cowboys
Sunday 10/7 1:00pm Seattle Seahawks @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday 10/14 1:00pm Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Jets
Sunday 10/21 1:00pm Minnesota Vikings @ Dallas Cowboys
4:15pm Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday 10/28 1:00pm Philadelphia Eagles @ Minnesota Vikings
4:15pm Washington Redskins @ New England Patriots
Sunday 11/04 1:00pm Washington Redskins @ New York Jets
Sunday 11/11 1:00pm Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Redskins
4:15pm Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants
Sunday 11/18 1:00pm Washington Redskins @ Dallas Cowboys
4:15pm New York Giants @ Detroit Lions
Thursday 11/22 12:30pm Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions
Sunday 11/25 1:00pm Minnesota Vikings @ New York Giants
Sunday 12/2 1:00pm Seattle Seahawks @ Philadelphia Eagles
4:15pm New York Giants @ Chicago Bears
Sunday 12/9 1:00pm New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday 12/16 1:00pm Seattle Seahawks @ Carolina Panthers
4:15pm Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys
Sunday 12/23 1:00pm Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints
Sunday 12/30 1:00pm Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins
4:15pm Minnesota Vikings @ Denver Broncos

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TAGS: Football, NFL, Schedules, Sports

The American League Championship Series on FOX will begin, Friday, October 12th on FOX.

The 2007 World Series is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, October 24th. The World Series will continue to follow a 2-3-2 format, meaning that off-days will be scheduled on the ensuing Friday and Tuesday. FOX Sports will broadcast the 103rd World Series.

AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Friday, October 12, 2007 ALCS Game #1 TBD
Saturday, October 13, 2007 ALCS Game #2 TBD
Monday, October 15, 2007 ALCS Game #3 TBD
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 ALCS Game #4 TBD
Thursday, October 18, 2007 ALCS Game #5 TBD (*If Necessary)
Saturday, October 20, 2007 ALCS Game #6 TBD (*If Necessary)
Sunday, October 21, 2007 ALCS Game #7 TBD (*If Necessary)

WORLD SERIES
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Game #1 TBD
Thursday, October 25, 2007 Game #2 TBD
Saturday, October 27, 2007 Game #3 TBD
Sunday, October 28, 2007 Game #4 TBD
Monday, October 29, 2007 Game #5 TBD (*If Necessary)
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Game #6 TBD (*If Necessary)
Thursday, November 1, 2007 Game #7 TBD (*If Necessary)

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TAGS: Baseball, Championship, MLB, Sports, World Series

FOX Sports, MySpace and the NFL today announced a partnership to provide Super Bowl advertisers the first-ever game-promoted online component to a network Super Bowl buy. FOX Sports, MySpace and the NFL will create the first Super Bowl-promoted profile on MySpace (www.myspace.com/superbowlads) to view the game’s commercials and provide Super Bowl advertisers an extraordinary opportunity to more deeply connect with consumers than ever before.

In conjunction with FOX Sports’ exclusive Super Bowl XLII broadcast, live on Feb. 3, 2008, this unique partnership allows each marketer purchasing in-game advertising units to have its commercial(s) officially placed on the site with an opportunity to offer consumers a “call-to-action” every time their commercial is viewed after the game. Additionally, the partnership extends the consumer/brand relationship by creating a hub for users to discover, share and virally spread their spots within the MySpace community.

“This historic partnership will make the number one event on television even more valuable to our in-game sponsors,” said Jon Nesvig, President, FOX Broadcasting Sales. “Advertisers are looking to extend their reach beyond linear television to new platforms, and this massive, single-event drive to the Internet through the Super Bowl will provide them a chance to personally engage 140 millions consumers and will deliver on the promise of a truly interactive advertising experience.”

A Super Bowl XLII commercial viewing area, populated with the same advertiser extensions, will also be available post-game to consumers who visit www.NFL.com and www.FOXSports.com.

"The Super Bowl continues to provide advertisers an unparalleled stage to reach a massive and passionate audience," said Brian Rolapp, the NFL's vice president of media strategy. "We look forward to working with Fox and MySpace on this innovative partnership to drive even more value to advertisers who support the Super Bowl while providing our fans another way to interact with the NFL."

Advertisers that purchase multiple in-game units can place a different online activation after each commercial, and their creative options are limitless. The MySpace.com Super Bowl commercial site will be promoted during each half of the Super Bowl XLII on FOX broadcast. The multiple promotions guarantee well over 150 million impressions channeling viewers to the MySpace page once the game has ended. During Super Bowl XLI in 2007 almost 27 million viewers went online to learn more about Super Bowl XLI sponsors, and 10 million went online to see the game ads again (comScore).

Potential multi-platform calls to action might include an auto manufacturer providing an opportunity to cyber-build a car, movie studios providing extended trailers or consumer product brands offering manufacturer’s coupons or exclusive online contests.

MySpace, the world’s leading lifestyle portal will also create an official home for Super Bowl spots within MySpace Video. As one of the most popular video content platforms on the Web, MySpace Video is a community-driven experience that blends premium, user generated and original content.

"We're excited to collaborate with FOX Sports and the NFL to extend the interactive experience for advertisers and fans alike," said John Trimble, Senior Vice President of Sales for Fox Interactive Media. “Millions of fans viewed Super Bowl ads on MySpace last year and our programming around the ads for Super Bowl XLII will prove to be even more successful.”

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TAGS: Commercials, Football, NFL, Sports, SuperBowl

Emmy Award Winner Joe Buck Returns to Lead NFL Play-By-Play Duty Full Time; Curt Menefee to Host

After a whirlwind season on the road, FOX NFL SUNDAY, America's most-watched NFL pregame show, and THE OT, the nation’s most-watched NFL postgame show, return to the friendly confines of Studio 2A at the FOX Network Center in Los Angeles this September. Simultaneously, Emmy Award winner Joe Buck devotes his attention to the lead NFL on FOX broadcast booth full time while FOX Sports veteran personality Curt Menefee becomes host to both studio shows.

Menefee joins the stellar cast of Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson, Pam Oliver, insider Jay Glazer and comedian Frank Caliendo, beginning with the 2007 season premiere on Sunday, September 9 at Noon. Buck, a six-time Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Play-by-Play, continues as FOX Sports' lead NFL and MLB voice with analysts Troy Aikman and Tim McCarver, respectively. Buck and Aikman are also expected to have an increased role on both FOX NFL SUNDAY and THE OT.

"The entire cast and crew did a terrific job under difficult circumstances last season,” said Hill. “It was especially gratifying that Joe recently added an Outstanding Studio Host Emmy nomination for his FOX NFL SUNDAY work last season in addition to a chance at a seventh award for Outstanding Play-by-Play.”

Buck was given the choice to continue to host FOX NFL SUNDAY and THE OT, or resume his full time play-by-play duties. Once he decided to return as the NFL on FOX’s lead play-by-play voice, Menefee was Hill and Goren’s obvious choice to succeed Buck as studio host.

“Curt, who is quick, witty and knowledgeable, did an outstanding job last season in a part-time capacity,” added Hill. “I expect a very smooth transition with Curt at the helm, and Joe is simply the best play-by-play man in the country. There is no one I’d rather have calling our fifth Super Bowl broadcast in February."

"It is an honor and privilege to host the best NFL pregame show on television," Menefee said. "Working with this team every week is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I’m very grateful that David and Ed have faith in me to carry on FOX NFL SUNDAY’s long tradition of excellence. It’s a dream role."

"This past season was easily the most enjoyable year I have had in my career," Buck said. "Terry, Howie, and Jimmy went out of their way to welcome me and make me feel like part of the team right from the start. It’s hard to leave them, but given the choice, calling games is my first love. Troy is simply the world’s best NFL game analyst, and we enjoy what we do immensely. Curt is a talented, dedicated professional, and he’ll do a great job. I wish him nothing but the best."

"I've told Ed and David time and time again to just let me host the whole show, but for some strange reason they keep saying no," quipped Bradshaw. "We had a blast on the road last year with both Joe and Curt. We’ll miss Joe, but we look forward to Curt settling in and becoming a full-time member of the team."

Menefee began his career at FOX Sports in 1997 as a sideline reporter, and later moved to the game booth to call play-by-play for NFL and NFL Europe League games on FOX Sports and FSN. He has also served as a game reporter for MLB on FOX's postseason coverage. Prior career stops have taken Menefee to WNYW FOX5 and MSG in New York, KTVT-TV in Dallas where he also hosted a daily two-hour show on The Ticket sports radio. Menefee also anchored sports for WTLV-TV (NBC) in Jacksonville, and served as a sports anchor and reporter at WISC-TV (CBS) in Madison, WI and WOI-TV (ABC) in Des Moines.

Menefee has received several awards for his sports anchoring and reporting, including the Associated Press Award for Best Sports Reporter in New York and four Katie Awards (the Texas equivalent of an Emmy) for Best Sportscast and Best Sports Special.

As it heads into its 14th season, FOX NFL SUNDAY is America's most-watched, highest-rated pregame show on television. Since its premiere in September 1994, the program has won 18 Emmy Awards for its production and personalities including four for Outstanding Studio Show.

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TAGS: Football, FOX NFL Sunday, NFL, Sports

What “American Idol” did for individuals, THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BAND, coming to FOX in the Fall is going to do for musical groups.

The producers of “American Idol” will conduct the ultimate search for an undiscovered band. THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BAND is scouring the country, seeking groups from all musical genres who think they have what it takes to make it big. Judges will narrow down bands from all walks of life – musicians of different ages, family acts, garage bands, etc. – to 10 semi-finalists, who will perform in front of a live studio audience. Viewers then will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite bands. The final three acts will compete for a major recording contract and the chance to become music superstars.

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TAGS: New shows, Prime, Programming, Search For The Next Great American Band

Find out in THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES coming to FOX in 2008 from executive producers Josh Friedman (“War of the Worlds”), David Nutter (“Supernatural,” “Smallville”) and C2 Pictures (“Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines”) bring to television an intense new drama based on the celebrated heroine of the “Terminator” movies: Sarah Connor.

At the end of “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” Sarah vanquished the liquid metal Terminator sent from the future to kill her teenage son, John. Sarah and John now find themselves alone in a very dangerous, complicated world. Fugitives from the law, they are confronted with the reality that still more enemies from the future, and the present, could attack at any moment.

THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES reveals what happens when SARAH (Lena Headey, “The Brothers Grimm,” “300”) stops running and goes on the offensive against an ever-evolving technological enemy bent on destroying her life, and perhaps the world. Her son, 15-year-old JOHN CONNOR (Thomas Dekker, “Heroes”), knows that he may be the future savior of mankind, but is not yet ready to take on the mantle of leadership that he’s told is his destiny. John finds himself inextricably drawn to CAMERON (Summer Glau, “Serenity,” “The Unit”), an enigmatic and otherworldly student at his high school, who soon proves to be much more than his confidante – she assumes the role of Sarah and John’s fearless protector. On their trail are not only threats from the future, but an intelligent and tough FBI agent, JAMES ELLISON (Richard T. Jones, “Judging Amy”), who soon becomes a powerful ally.

Directed by David Nutter and produced by Warner Bros. Television and C-2 Pictures, THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES represents an exciting reinvention of the “Terminator” franchise, in which the strong and intrepid Sarah discovers that protecting her son and stopping the rise of the machines is more difficult than she had ever imagined.

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TAGS: New shows, Prime, Programming, Sarah Connor Chronicles

Dating is like going to the farmers market – if you get there early, there’s plenty of fruit, all ripe, juicy and yours for the taking. That’s dating in your 20s. But if you get there at closing time, it’s a completely different story. What little fruit is left has been sitting in the sun all day. It’s been dropped, squeezed and handled by a thousand different people. That’s dating in your 30s.

From the creatively fruitful minds of the Farrelly Brothers comes a single camera comedy, set in Boston, about a group of newly single friends learning the painful lessons of starting over in their 30s. They’d all love to get remarried, if they could just find their true loves.

JACK “GATOR” GATELY (Craig Bierko, “Cinderella Man,” “Boston Legal”) is a charismatic, optimistic leader who never expected to be single again. But now that he is, he’s determined to make the best of it. He’s going to sift through all the bruised, damaged, occasionally psychotic fruit until he finds “the one.”

Joining Gator in bachelorhood redux is his thrice-divorced best friend TOMMY (Johnny Sneed, “The Guardian,” “Fever Pitch”). The founder and brewmaster of an upstart microbrewery, Tommy has a voracious appetite for food, beer and women. He falls in love easily and always disastrously, yet truly hopes his fourth starter marriage will be “the one.”

DR. FREDDY SAHGAL (Shaun Majumder, “24,” “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle”) has seen some pretty strange stuff during his years as a successful surgeon, but he’s never seen any of it through the eyes of a single man. Probably the least equipped of the group to handle this unexpected life change, Dr. Freddy can execute a triple bypass in his sleep, but he’s all thumbs when it comes to the opposite sex.

Rounding out the group is KATE (Rashida Jones, “The Office”), a smart, successful attorney who handled all three of the boys’ divorces. Having just turned 30, Kate finds herself dumped after a seven-year engagement. She reluctantly joins the guys in negotiating the treacherous waters of dating. Kate owns the brownstone next to Gator’s. Over time, this pair may find that “the one” is just a brick wall away.

THE RULES FOR STARTING OVER is executive-produced and directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly (“There’s Something About Mary,” “Fever Pitch”).

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TAGS: New shows, Prime, Programming, Rules for starting over

Can two estranged sisters, polar opposites, live together when one agrees to carry the other’s baby?

SARAH THOMKINS (Parker Posey, “For Your Consideration,” “Best in Show”) is a bright, optimistic, determined woman who seems to have it all – a great job as a children’s book editor, an eager-to-please assistant, BUDDY (Michael Arden), who helps keep her life together, and a no-strings-attached personal relationship with successful businessman MARCUS SONTI (Scott Cohen, “Kissing Jessica Stein”).

Nevertheless, as her father, RONALD (Ron McLarty, “Law & Order”), is constantly pointing out, something is missing from Sarah’s life. Her hard work may garner accolades, but when she goes home at night, she is very much alone. All too aware that she isn’t getting any younger, Sarah decides to have a baby on her own and gets the shock of her life when the doctor tells her she can’t get pregnant. Having no concept of the term “can’t,” Sarah wills herself to execute a plan.

With nowhere else to turn, Sarah sets up a meeting with her quirky younger sister, COCO (Lauren Ambrose, “Six Feet Under”), and proposes a plan for Coco to carry her baby. They haven’t seen each other in a while, and Coco refuses to go along with such a huge favor. But something happens when Sarah mentions that she’s turned Coco’s imaginary childhood friend Jezebel James into a children’s book. Even though she doesn’t say so out loud, Coco is clearly touched, and, realizing that her current living situation – sharing a couch with her friend’s sick dog – isn’t working out, Coco decides that this just might be worth a try.

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TAGS: New shows, Prime, Programming, Return of Jezebel James

Directed and executive-produced by visionary Lasse Hallström (“My Life As a Dog,” “The Cider House Rules,” “Chocolat,” “The Hoax”) and written by Allan Loeb (“Things We Lost in the Fire,” “21”) and Christian Taylor (“Showboy,” “Six Feet Under”), NEW AMSTERDAM is the story of a New York homicide detective unlike any other. He is brilliant, mysterious, reckless, magnetic, unknowable. And he has a profound secret – he is immortal.

In 1642, JOHN AMSTERDAM (Nikolaj Coster Waldau, “Kingdom of Heaven”), then a Dutch solider in the colony of New Amsterdam – later to become New York City – stepped in front of a sword to save the life of a Native Indian girl during a massacre of her indigenous tribe. The girl in turn rescued Amsterdam, weaving an ancient spell that conferred immortality upon him. Amsterdam will not age, she told him, until he finds his one true love. Only then will he become whole and ready for mortality.

But Amsterdam has found this to be a mixed blessing. Over the course of three centuries, he’s experienced endless adventure and honed his many talents. But everyone Amsterdam meets must leave him in time; lovers and children die while he remains young. His sole confidant and current lifelong friend is the sage jazz club owner OMAR (Stephen Henderson, “Law & Order: SVU”), the keeper of Amsterdam’s secret, as well as a few of his own. As the exhilaration of eternal life has given way to emotional isolation and bitter loneliness, Amsterdam discovers the blessing has become a curse.

Having witnessed its entire history from colonial outpost to mega-metropolis, John Amsterdam is the living embodiment of New York City. He and the island of Manhattan are now part and parcel of each other. Bringing to bear the unorthodox techniques and unique knowledge gained from his vast life experience, Amsterdam today is one of the NYPD’s best homicide detectives, sparring with his vibrant, strong-willed partner EVA MARQUEZ (Zuleikha Robinson, “Rome,” “The Lone Gunmen”) as they solve difficult murder cases. But when Amsterdam suffers and then recovers from what appears to be a massive heart attack while chasing a suspect, and DR. SARA DILLANE (Alexie Gilmore, “Find Love”) pronounces him dead in the ER, he realizes that the Indian girl’s prophesy may have come true – he felt the pain in his heart that she had foretold so long ago. His soul mate must have been nearby. As he works to find a killer on the streets of New York, Amsterdam understands that his own life – and possibly his death – have changed forever.

From executive producers Allan Loeb, David Manson (“Saved,” “Thief,” “Nothing Sacred”), Lasse Hallström, Leslie Holleran (“Chocolat,” “The Cider House Rules,” “The Hoax”) and Steven Pearl (“Untraceable”), this intriguing series invites viewers to explore the enduring mysteries of life, death and true love.

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TAGS: New Amsterdam, New shows, Prime, Programming

From the creative minds behind the hit series “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County” comes NASHVILLE, a high-stakes, high-drama docu-soap set in "the biggest small town in America.” The show focuses on the dreamers and dream-makers in the music industry, as well as those trying to make their mark on Nashville's big business and high society.

The series features a diverse, vibrant young cast perched on the cusp of achieving their greatest successes in a town that can make you or break you. Talent, power, drive, love and hope are the fuel that makes Nashville burn bright – and makes this unique place the true embodiment of the American Dream.

Behind every song there’s a story waiting to be told, and there are many such stories on NASHVILLE.

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TAGS: Nashville, New shows, Prime, Programming

When everything changes, so do the rules.

From writer and executive producer Jonathan Lisco (“NYPD Blue,” “The District”) comes a heroic police drama set in New Orleans. Two years after Katrina, the city is still in chaos. Criminals roam the streets with AK-47s, many cops have quit, and the jails, police stations and crime labs still haven’t been properly rebuilt. But the cops who remain have courage to burn and a passion to reclaim and rebuild their city.

MARLIN BOULET (Anthony Anderson, “The Departed,” “The Shield”) is a brash, funny, in-your-face veteran of the NOPD’s Felony Action Squad, the specialized unit that targets the most-wanted criminals. Even when his partner deserted him during the storm, Boulet held his post, spending days in the water saving lives and keeping order. Now, two years later, he’s unapologetic about bending the rules when it comes to collaring bad guys. The stakes are too high, and the city too lawless, for him to do things by the book.

Boulet’s new partner, TREVOR COBB (Cole Hauser, “The Break-Up,” “ER”), was a soldier in Afghanistan before joining the NOPD. He’s tough and committed, but if he’s less than comfortable with Boulet’s methods, it’s because he’s harboring a dark secret. Cobb has come to New Orleans seeking redemption, but redemption can be dangerous. Will Boulet be able to trust him? Will Cobb’s past endanger them both?

Rounding out the crew of cops are hotheaded BILLY “K-9” FAUST (Maximiliano Hernández, “Law & Order,” “Shark”), who often speaks before thinking; wisecracking JEFF “GLUE BOY” GOODEN (Blake Shields, “Sleeper Cell,” “Veronica Mars”), the team’s comic relief; tough-as-nails GINGER “LOVE TAP” LeBEAU (Tawny Cypress, “Heroes”), the only female on the squad, who gives as good as she gets; and CAPTAIN JAMES EMBRY (John Carroll Lynch, “Zodiac,” “The Drew Carey Show”), who wrangles the eclectic personalities of his squad with equal parts humor and tenacity.

Through its no-holds-barred crime stories and dramatic personal stories, this intriguing series from 20th Century Fox Television and director Deran Sarafian (“House,” “CSI”) will take viewers from the Victorian mansions of the Garden District to the rubble of the Lower 9th Ward. In the aftermath of Katrina, with the future of New Orleans hanging in the balance ... the stakes could not be higher in K-VILLE.

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TAGS: K-Ville, New shows, Prime, Programming

For restaurant owners in crisis – whether it’s due to lazy chefs in the kitchen, temperamental wait staffs or few and unhappy diners – it’s time to call in the restaurant industry’s equivalent of 911.

Hell hath no fury like an angry chef, and no chef has a sharper temper than Gordon Ramsay when things go wrong in the kitchen. The star of the highly rated culinary boot camp “Hell’s Kitchen” returns to FOX with another sizzling unscripted series. This time, Chef Ramsay hits the road, in each episode tackling a restaurant in crisis and exposing the stressful realities of trying to run a successful food business.

Inspired by one of the UK’s biggest hits, KITCHEN NIGHTMARES is seen in more than 50 territories around the globe, and the series reveals a whole new side to Ramsay. He’s still prone to the explosive outbursts and spectacular confrontations familiar to fans of “Hell’s Kitchen,” but he also shows his sensitive and nurturing side – a unique blend of fury, passion, inspirational leadership and tough love that can coax a small spark of talent into a roaring flame.

There’s no time for polite small talk as Ramsay embarks on his mission to turn things around. If the wine waiter’s service isn’t up to par, he’ll be out the door before he can say “merlot.” If the head chef doesn’t match up to Ramsay’s expectations, Ramsay will hammer him into shape, and if he can’t stand the heat, he may quit the kitchen.

Ramsay’s reputation is on the line, so there’s bound to be high blood pressure, raised voices and serious clashes as he attempts to do the impossible: turn a deserted dining room into the most sought-after venue in town in just a week.

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TAGS: New shows, Prime, Programming, Reality

From executive producers Denis Leary and Jim Serpico (“Rescue Me,” “The Job”) and writer Dave Erickson (“Murder in Greenwich”) comes CANTERBURY’S LAW, a courtroom drama about a rebellious female defense attorney who’s willing to bend the law in order to protect the wrongfully accused.

ELIZABETH CANTERBURY (Julianna Margulies, “ER”) is a force of nature. An attorney on the rise, she puts her career on the line to take on risky and unpopular cases, even when they take a toll on her personal life. Elizabeth and her law professor husband MATTHEW CANTERBURY (Linus Roache, “Batman Begins,” “The Chronicles of Riddick”), haunted by the disappearance of their young son, have settled in Providence, Rhode Island, in an attempt to distance themselves from the tragedy and put their relationship back together. But those goals become elusive whenever Elizabeth’s work provides a stark reminder of the justice absent in their own lives.

At the office, Canterbury has surrounded herself with a brilliant but motley crew of attorneys. RUSSELL CROSS (Ben Shenkman, “Pi,” “Angels in America”) was forced out of the Providence District Attorney’s Office when he went toe-to-toe with his morally bankrupt boss, D.A. Zach Williams. His reputation tarnished, Russell turned to Canterbury, the only attorney willing to take him in. Now Russell provides a much-needed voice of reason for Canterbury even when she doesn’t want to hear it, his position of influence well-earned by their years of friendship.

CHESTER FIELDS (Jocko Sims, “Dreamgirls,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”) and MOLLY McCONNELL (Trieste Dunn, “United 93”) are the associates rounding out Canterbury’s legal crew. Chester is a blue-blooded congressman’s son who is embarrassed by his privileged upbringing and has turned his back on politics. Molly, in contrast, is headstrong, passionate and quick to take sides – even if she finds herself in the opposite corner from Canterbury.

Created by Dave Erickson and directed by Mike Figgis (“Leaving Las Vegas,” “Cold Creek Manor”), this captivating series from Sony Pictures Television and Apostle introduces an attorney like no other: whose professional battles are as vivid as her personal ones; whose strengths and vices, victories and demons all combine to serve those in need of justice.

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TAGS: Canterbury's Law, New shows, Prime, Programming

In the ‘90s, the local TV news scene in Pittsburgh was dominated by one team: CHUCK DARLING (Kelsey Grammer, “Frasier,” “Cheers”) and KELLY CARR (Patricia Heaton, “Everybody Loves Raymond”). They had that elusive quality all news teams need: chemistry ... at least on-screen. Off-screen, Chuck was a bit of a self-centered womanizer, Kelly a bit of an uptight know-it-all. So when Chuck got the call to move up to a larger market, no tears were shed.

But after an embarrassing on-air tirade ended up on the Internet, Chuck found himself on the downswing career-wise. He even questioned whether his lifestyle of chasing women and living in hotels was as exciting as it used to be. So when he got the call to return to Pittsburgh, to reunite with Kelly and try to take the newscast back to No. 1, it was an offer he couldn’t refuse.

Back in Pittsburgh, Chuck has a new coworker in RYAN CHURCH (Josh Gad, “Mary and Joe”), the overstressed news director. There are also familiar faces like MARSH McGINLEY (Fred Willard, “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” “Best in Show’), the affable, endlessly inappropriate sports anchor, and GARY CREZYZEWSKI, pronounced Kre-shoov-ski (Ty Burrell, “In Good Company,” “Out of Practice”), the perennially put-upon field reporter who always seems to get left out in the snow. But, mostly, there’s Kelly, now a single mom to 10-year-old GRACIE (Laura Marano, “Without a Trace”). There was magic between them once. Can they find it again?

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TAGS: Back To You, New shows, Programming

FOX has picked up the subversive animated series AMERICAN DAD, featuring security-obsessed CIA agent and devoted family man Stan Smith, through the 2008-09 season. AMERICAN DAD airs Sundays 9:30-10:00 PM on FOX!

The series continues to follow Republican poster boy and card-carrying NRA member STAN SMITH (Seth MacFarlane) and his hilariously odd family in Langley Falls, VA. With a heart of gold and looks that would make ‘80s video vixen Tawny Kitaen jealous, Stan’s wife FRANCINE (Wendy Schaal) carefully hides her blonde-party-girl personality for the sake of the conservative man she loves. Stan is constantly butting heads with his left-wing, liberal, 18-year-old daughter HAYLEY (Rachael MacFarlane), who has no qualms about signing pro-choice petitions, attending anti-war protests and speaking out against the Bush regime on the quad of her community college. Hayley’s 13-year-old brother is the geeky yet subtly debonair STEVE (Scott Grimes), a kid who seems to be on the verge of puberty but can’t quite make sense of the opposite sex, much less his embarrassing family. The Smith household is rounded out by two rather unconventional members. There’s the sarcastic space alien refugee, ROGER (MacFarlane), who lives in the attic and likes his martinis, and his women, dirty; and KLAUS (Dee Bradley Baker), a lascivious goldfish with the brain of a German guy and a lust for his foxy caretaker Francine.

This eccentric family full of radically different personalities is just trying to find a way to love and trust each other during these increasingly stressful times. And with a guy like Stan doing his best to make sure the threat level stays below yellow, it’s a hilarious ride.

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TAGS: American Dad, Animation, Programming, Renewal

Paris Hilton, Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake, Shia LaBeouf, Katherine Heigl, Orlando Bloom, Jessica Alba, Steve Carell, “Ugly Betty” and AMERICAN IDOL Receive Multiple Nominations for the Teen Choice Awards 2007 airing Sunday August 26th on FOX!

TEEN CHOICE 2007 will celebrate the hottest teen icons who made waves this year in film, television, music, sports and fashion in a live two-hour special airing Sunday, Aug. 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ) on FOX.

This year, Lily Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Sacha Baron Cohen, America Ferrera, Sanjaya and “Heroes” are among those receiving their first TEEN CHOICE nominations. Justin Timberlake, the reigning “Teen Choice” champ who has won 18 surfboards since 1999 for solo and group projects, landed four more nominations this year. Meanwhile, Ashton Kutcher, who has racked up 12 individual trophies over the past eight years, is nominated in 2007 for Choice Movie Actor: Drama.

Teens ages 13 through 19 can vote at www.FOX.com/teenchoice for the hottest celebrities in film, television, music, sports and fashion. Following is the list of categories and nominees for Wave One of TEEN CHOICE 2007.

MOVIES
Choice Movie: Action Adventure
300
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End
Spider-Man 3
Transformers

Choice Movie: Drama
Step Up
Stomp the Yard
The Departed
The Guardian
The Pursuit of Happyness

Choice Movie: Chick Flick
Georgia Rule
License to Wed
Music and Lyrics
The Holiday
The Last Kiss

Choice Movie: Comedy
Blades of Glory
Evan Almighty
Knocked up
Night at the Museum
Ocean's Thirteen

Choice Movie: Horror/Thriller
Disturbia
The Number 23
1408
Hostel: Part II
Saw III

Choice Movie Actor: Drama
Ashton Kutcher - The Guardian
Leonardo DiCaprio - The Departed, Blood Diamond
Channing Tatum - Step Up
Adam Sandler - Reign Over Me
Will Smith - The Pursuit of Happyness

Choice Movie Actress: Drama
Angelina Jolie - A Mighty Heart
Jennifer Hudson - Dreamgirls
Lindsay Lohan - Bobby, Georgia Rule
Meagan Good - Stomp the Yard
Scarlett Johansson - The Black Dahlia, The Prestige

Choice Movie Actor: Action Adventure
Shia LaBeouf - Transformers
Chris Evans - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Johnny Depp - Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End
Orlando Bloom - Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End
Tobey Maguire - Spider-Man 3

Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure
Jessica Alba - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Keira Knightley - Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End
Kirsten Dunst - Spider-Man 3
Lena Headey - 300
Megan Fox - Transformers

Choice Movie Actor: Comedy
Ben Stiller - Night at the Museum
Jon Heder - School for Scoundrels, Blades of Glory
Sacha Baron Cohen - Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Steve Carell - Evan Almighty
Will Ferrell - Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Blades of Glory

Choice Movie Actress: Comedy
Emma Roberts - Nancy Drew
Jessica Simpson - Employee of the Month
Katherine Heigl - Knocked Up
Sophia Bush - John Tucker Must Die
Kate Hudson - You, Me and Dupree
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Choice Movie Actor: Horror/Thriller
Josh Duhamel - Turistas
Jim Carrey - The Number 23
Ryan Gosling - Fracture
Jake Gyllenhaal - Zodiac
Shia LaBeouf - Disturbia

Choice Movie Actress: Horror/Thriller
Jordana Brewster - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
Amber Tamblyn - The Grudge 2
Elisha Cuthbert - Captivity
Jessica Biel - Next
Sophia Bush - The Hitcher

Choice Movie: Villain
Al Pacino (Willie Bank) - Ocean's Thirteen
Bill Nighy (Davy Jones) - Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End
Julian McMahon (Victor Von Doom) - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Megatron - Transformers
Topher Grace (Venom) - Spider-Man 3

Choice Movie: Hissy Fit
Cameron Diaz - The Holiday
Will Ferrell - Blades of Glory
Steve Carell - Evan Almighty
Jessica Alba - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Ryan Seacrest - Knocked Up

Choice Movie: Liplock
Keira Knightley & Orlando Bloom - Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest
Kirsten Dunst & Tobey Maguire - Spider-Man 3
Megan Fox & Shia LaBeouf - Transformers
Drew Barrymore & Hugh Grant - Music and Lyrics
Beyoncé & Jamie Foxx - Dreamgirls

Choice Movie: Breakout Female
Megan Fox - Transformers
Sophia Bush - John Tucker Must Die, The Hitcher
Jennifer Hudson- Dreamgirls
Emma Roberts - Nancy Drew
Rachel Bilson - The Last Kiss

Choice Movie: Dance
Columbus Short - Stomp The Yard
Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan - Step Up
Ioan Gruffudd - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
John Heder & Will Ferrell - Blades of Glory
Tobey Maguire - Spider-Man 3

Choice Movie: Rumble
Spider-Man 3 - Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) & New Goblin (James Franco) vs. Venom (Topher Grace) & Sandman (Thomas Haden Church)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End- Orlando Bloom (Will Turner) vs. Crew of The Flying Dutchman
Transformers - Captain Lennox (Josh Duhamel) vs. "Blackout"
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - Johnny Storm (Chris Evans) vs. Victor Von Doom (Julian McMahon)
300 - Spartans vs. The Immortals

Choice Movie: Breakout Male
Chris Brown - Stomp the Yard
Justin Timberlake - Alpha Dog, Black Snake Moan
Shia LaBeouf – A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Disturbia, Transformers
Justin Long - Accepted, The Break-Up, Live Free or Die Hard, Idiocracy
Jaden Smith - The Pursuit of Happyness

Choice Movie: Chemistry
Shia LaBeouf & "Bumblebee" - Transformers
Ocean's Thirteen - Ocean's Thirteen
Seth Rogen & Paul Rudd - Knocked Up
Will Smith & Jaden Smith - The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Ferrell & Jon Heder - Blades of Glory

Choice Movie: Scream
Jonah Hill - Accepted
Jordana Brewster - Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
Kate Beckinsale - Vacancy
Arielle Kebbel - The Grudge 2
Steve Carell - Evan Almighty

Choice TV: Movie
High School Musical 2
Jump In!
Life is not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
The Initiation of Sarah
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie

Choice TV Show: Drama
Grey's Anatomy
Heroes
House
Lost
Kyle XY

Choice TV Show: Comedy
Hannah Montana
Desperate Housewives
Entourage
The Office
Ugly Betty

Choice TV: Animated Show
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Family Guy
Lil' Bush
South Park
The Simpsons

Choice TV: Reality/ Variety Show
American Idol
America's Next Top Model
Dancing with the Stars
The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll
The Hills

Choice TV Actor: Drama
Hugh Laurie - House
Jared Padalecki - Supernatural
Matthew Fox - Lost
Milo Ventimiglia - Heroes
Wentworth Miller - Prison Break

Choice TV Actress: Drama
Emily Deschanel - Bones
Evangeline Lilly - Lost
Hayden Panettiere - Heroes
Jennifer Love Hewitt - Ghost Whisperer
Katherine Heigl - Grey's Anatomy

Choice TV Actor: Comedy
Adrian Grenier - Entourage
Charlie Sheen - Two and a Half Men
David Spade - Rules of Engagement
Neil Patrick Harris - How I Met Your Mother
Steve Carell - The Office

Choice TV Actress: Comedy
Emma Roberts - Unfabulous
Miley Cyrus - Hannah Montana
Tia D. Mowry - The Game
America Ferrera - Ugly Betty
Eva Longoria - Desperate Housewives

ChoiceTV: Sidekick
Donald Faison - Scrubs
Allison Mack - Smallville
Jorge Garcia - Lost
Kevin Dillon - Entourage
Jerry Ferrara - Entourage

Choice TV: Personality
Nick Cannon - Wild ‘N Out
Ryan Seacrest - American Idol, E!
Simon Cowell - American Idol
Tyra Banks - America's Next Top Model
Bruno Tonioli - Dancing with the Stars

Choice TV: Breakout Show
Ugly Betty
Friday Night Lights
October Road
Heroes
South of Nowhere

Choice TV: Breakout
America Ferrera - Ugly Betty
Matt Dallas - Kyle XY
Taylor Kitsch - Friday Night Lights
Hayden Panettiere - Heroes
Masi Oka - Heroes

Choice TV: Male Reality/Variety Star
Apolo Anton Ohno - Dancing with the Stars
Flavor Flav- Flavor of Love
Jojo, Diggy, Russy (Run's sons) - Run's House
Sanjaya - American Idol
Three 6 Mafia - Adventures in Hollyhood

Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star
Jaslene Gonzalez - America's Next Top Model
Jordin Sparks - American Idol
Lauren Conrad - The Hills
New York - I Love New York
Paris Hilton - The Simple Life

Choice TV: Villain
Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luther) - Smallville
Vanessa Williams (Wilhelmina Slater) - Ugly Betty
Zachary Quinto (Sylar) - Heroes
Michael Emerson (Ben) - Lost
Robert Knepper (Theodore Bagwell) - Prison Break

Choice Music: Single
Cupid's Chokehold/Breakfast in America - Gym Class Heroes Featuring Patrick Stump
Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne
The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani Featuring Akon
Umbrella - Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z
Give It To Me - Timbaland Featuring Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake

Choice Music: Male Artist
Bow Wow
John Mayer
Justin Timberlake
Ne-Yo
Timbaland

Choice Music: Female Artist
Gwen Stefani
Fergie
Carrie Underwood
Nelly Furtado
Rihanna

Choice Music: Rap Artist
Ludacris
T.I.
Timbaland
Fabolous
Young Jeezy

Choice Music: R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Ne-Yo
Rihanna
Akon
Beyoncé

Choice Music: Rock Group
All-American Rejects
Fall Out Boy
Linkin Park
Maroon 5
Red Hot Chili Peppers

Choice Music: Breakout Artist - Female
Amy Winehouse
Corinne Bailey Rae
Katharine McPhee
Lily Allen
Vanessa Hudgens

Choice Music: Breakout Artist - Male
Akon
Lloyd
Mika
MIMS
Robin Thicke

Choice Music: Breakout Group
Daughtry
Gym Class Heroes
Hinder
Shop Boyz
The Fray

Choice Music: Love Song
Don't Matter - Akon
First Time - Lifehouse
Lost Without You - Robin Thicke
Stolen - Dashboard Confessional
With Love - Hilary Duff

Choice Music: R&B Track
Because of You - Ne-Yo
Get it Shawty - Lloyd
Last Night - Diddy Featuring Keisha Cole
Beautiful Girls - Sean Kingston
Wall to Wall - Chris Brown

Choice Music: Rap/Hip-Hop Track
This Is Why I'm Hot- MIMS
Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin') - T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc
The Way I Are - Timbaland Featuring Keri Hilson & D.O.E.
Party Like a Rockstar - Shop Boyz
Pop Lock & Drop It - Huey

Choice Music: Rock Track
Better Than Me - Hinder
It's Not Over - Daughtry
Makes Me Wonder - Maroon 5
Thanks for the Memories - Fall Out Boy
What I've Done - Linkin Park

Choice Music: Payback Track
What Goes Around… - Justin Timberlake
Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood
Never Again - Kelly Clarkson
Irreplaceable - Beyoncé
U + Ur Hand - Pink

Choice Male Hottie
Josh Duhamel
Orlando Bloom
T.I.
Zac Efron
Taylor Kitsch

Choice Female Hottie
Megan Fox
Hayden Panettiere
Jessica Alba
Jessica Biel
Rihanna

Choice Comedian
Dane Cook
David Spade
Jack Black
Katt Williams
Will Ferrell

Choice Male Athlete
Tiger Woods - Golf
LeBron James - Basketball
Dwyane Wade - Basketball
Alex Rodriguez - Baseball
Peyton Manning - Football

Choice Female Athlete
Maria Sharapova – Tennis
Serena Williams - Tennis
Annika Sorenstam - Golf
Rutgers Women's Basketball Team - Basketball
Rags to Riches - Horse Racing

Choice Action Sports Female
Gretchen Bleiler - Snowboarder
Kristi Leskinen - Free Skiing
Hannah Teter – Skateboarding
Lisa Andersen - Surfing
Dallas Friday – Wakeboarding

Choice Action Sports Male
Ryan Sheckler- Skateboarding
Shaun White- Snowboarder, Skateboarder, Surfer
Andy Irons- Surfing
Kelly Slater- Surfing
Ryan Nyquist- BMX

Choice OMG! Moment
Paris Hilton goes to jail, gets out of jail, then goes to jail again!
Britney Spears shaves her head!
Lindsay Lohan goes to rehab, gets out of rehab, goes to rehab again!
Larry Birkhead is Dannielynn's father!
Sanjaya Malakar sports a faux-hawk on AMERICAN IDOL!

Posted by Melissa Slatky at 10:54 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)
TAGS: Award Shows, Programming, Specials, Teen Choice

As previously announced, FOX will air the 59th ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS on SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16th!

FOX will kick off the night with coverage of the nominees, red carpet arrivals and hotly contested categories in a one-hour pre-show from 7:00-8:00PM!

The 59th ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS is scheduled from 8:00-11:00PM on Sunday September 16, 2007 on FOX!

Posted by Melissa Slatky at 10:40 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)
TAGS: Emmy Awards. Specials, Programming