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‘FlashForward’ into the future
McCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS

Updated: 03/18/10 7:03 AM

LOS ANGELES — ABC launched “FlashForward” in September to generally good reviews and ratings. Then, after only 10 episodes, it was pulled and has been off the air for more than three months. The series returns to the ABC schedule with a two-hour special at 8 p. m. today.  (Updated: 03/18/10 7:03 AM )

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Updated: 03/18/10 7:03 AM

Fox eyes Conan…  (Updated: 03/18/10 7:03 AM )

‘Ghost Writer’: Polanski’s latest is a taut thriller
NEWS ARTS EDITOR

Updated: 03/18/10 8:23 AM

It doesn’t take much to see that Roman Polanski’s “The Ghost Writer” is the smartest English language movie that has opened here in months (and I include in that “The Last Station,” a film that wobbles with a sitcom Leo Tolstoy for its opening half-hour.) As far as I’m concerned, it’s the smartest movie in town right now.  (Updated: 03/18/10 8:23 AM )

Buffalo native finds his niche behind the scenes on ‘The Bachelor’

Updated: 03/18/10 7:55 AM

If Buffalo native Bennett Graebner's life had gone according to his script, he would have followed in the footsteps of film director Cameron Crowe of "Jerry Maguire" fame. (Updated: 03/18/10 7:55 AM )

Stars come out for Sondheim

Updated: 03/17/10 7:29 AM

NEW YORK — The ladies in red brought down the house. (Updated: 03/17/10 7:29 AM )

Pergament: Channel 7’s Julie Fine is moving on

Updated: 03/17/10 7:54 AM

WKBW-TV reporter Julie Fine is leaving the station for a job in Pittsburgh, which is a much larger market than Buffalo.  (Updated: 03/17/10 7:54 AM )

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Updated: 03/17/10 6:33 AM

Studying perfection…  (Updated: 03/17/10 6:33 AM )

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Updated: 03/16/10 6:37 AM

Oscar winners split…  (Updated: 03/16/10 6:37 AM )

Pergament: Buffalo’s contribution to current TV culture

Updated: 03/16/10 9:55 AM

Buffalo connections are everywhere on TV—including on HBO’s “The Pacific,” Tyra Banks’ daytime talk show, VH-1’s transgender series “Transform Me,” the syndicated version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” and “The Price Is Right.”  (Updated: 03/16/10 9:55 AM )

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Updated: 03/15/10 7:13 AM

Mutual admiration…  (Updated: 03/15/10 7:13 AM )

A Fox tale of dad-for-hire
ZAP2IT

Updated: 03/14/10 6:33 AM

It’s October 2009, and it’s entirely possible that by the time you see the episode filming this day of Fox’s new “Sons of Tucson,” premiering at 9:30 p. m. Sunday, at least one of the boys in the cast will have sprouted to 6 feet tall — unless the dog eats him first.  (Updated: 03/14/10 6:33 AM )

TV Mail Box
ZAP2IT

Updated: 03/14/10 6:33 AM

I’ve been trying to find out why the “All in the Family” DVDs stopped at Season Six. Is there an e-mail address for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to request these DVDs? Harriet Poulos, Deer Park, N. Y.  (Updated: 03/14/10 6:33 AM )

Brosnan appreciates work with Polanski
NEWSDAY

Updated: 03/13/10 6:37 AM

NEW YORK — Pierce Brosnan is one of those actors who needs no introduction, having played James Bond in four films, and thus having one of the more recognizable faces (and voices) on screen, where he has been spending a lot of time lately.  (Updated: 03/13/10 6:37 AM )

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Updated: 03/13/10 6:37 AM

Betty to host SNL...  (Updated: 03/13/10 6:37 AM )

Jeff Simon: Chelsea can handle today’s info-junk

Updated: 03/12/10 9:05 AM

Chelsea Handler is, as the ancient saying goes, not the kind of girl you bring home to mother. But then, that’s her claim to fame.  (Updated: 03/12/10 9:05 AM )

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Updated: 03/12/10 6:41 AM

Passing the torch…  (Updated: 03/12/10 6:41 AM )

A look at Oscar’s big night
NeXt Correspondent

Updated: 03/11/10 7:09 AM

The 82nd Academy Awards aired Sunday with some changes to bring in a new decade of film. Barbara Walters hosted her last Oscar night special, there were 10 nominees instead of five for Best Picture and there were two hosts, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin.  (Updated: 03/11/10 7:09 AM )

Alice makes a wonderful trip to… Underland?
NeXt Correspondent

Updated: 03/11/10 7:09 AM

Two of the most beloved classic novels happen to be Lewis Carroll’s whimsical set of tales: “Alice’s Adventures in  (Updated: 03/11/10 7:09 AM )

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Updated: 03/11/10 7:09 AM

Underwood aims high ...  (Updated: 03/11/10 7:09 AM )

Pergament: ‘Pacific’ is a worthy sibling to HBO’s brilliant ‘Brothers’

Updated: 03/11/10 8:12 AM

War is dangerous and scary as hell. We didn’t need “The Hurt Locker” to know that, but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded again and again.  (Updated: 03/11/10 8:12 AM )

Oscars help ‘Hurt Locker’ sales
BLOOMBERG

Updated: 03/10/10 6:59 AM

“The Hurt Locker” DVD sales spiked after the film won best picture at the Academy Awards, and analysts said its six Oscars may help double box office revenue for distributor Summit Entertainment LLC.  (Updated: 03/10/10 6:59 AM )

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Updated: 03/10/10 6:59 AM

Seacrest’s shadow…  (Updated: 03/10/10 6:59 AM )

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Updated: 03/09/10 6:45 AM

Creative prisoner…  (Updated: 03/09/10 6:45 AM )

Pergament: Baldwin, Martin score direct hits, but Oscar drags his feet
News TV Critic

Updated: 03/08/10 2:00 PM

The expectations were as high as the grosses for “Avatar,” but incredibly, cohosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin almost exceeded them in the opening 15 minutes of Sunday night’s Oscar show on ABC.  (Updated: 03/08/10 2:00 PM )

‘Alice in Wonderland’ earns $116.3 million

Updated: 03/08/10 6:50 AM

NEW YORK (AP)—Tim Burton and Johnny Depp’s trip down the rabbit hole drew huge crowds, as “Alice in Wonderland” earned a whopping $116.3 million in its opening weekend — a record for a 3-D film.  (Updated: 03/08/10 6:50 AM )

Fallon hits ground, airwaves, running
McCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS

Updated: 03/08/10 6:50 AM

MINNEAPOLIS — Jimmy Fallon’s idea of celebrating a one-year anniversary consists of hopping an early-morning flight to Minneapolis, bumming around town for the afternoon and hitting the stage in the evening.  (Updated: 03/08/10 6:50 AM )

Susan Martin: Stars sold on bold
Home & Style Editor

Updated: 03/08/10 2:00 PM

Color and sparkle ruled the red carpet at Sunday night’s Academy Awards, with flowers popping up everywhere— including some strategically placed rosettes.  (Updated: 03/08/10 2:00 PM )

Good as gold…Winners at the 82nd Academy Awards

Updated: 03/08/10 6:49 AM

Best Picture: “The Hurt Locker”  (Updated: 03/08/10 6:49 AM )

‘Hurt’ so good: An Oscar night of firsts
ASSOCIATED PRESS

Updated: 03/08/10 7:35 AM

LOS ANGELES—The Iraq War drama “The Hurt Locker” has won best picture and five other prizes at the Academy Awards, its haul including best director for Kathryn Bigelow.  (Updated: 03/08/10 7:35 AM )

Happy to be at NBC’s ‘Mercy’
ZAP2IT

Updated: 03/07/10 6:35 AM

Flushed from the cold wind whipping around Greenwich Village, James Van Der Beek heads into a coffee shop, orders a green tea latte and settles in for a long talk.  (Updated: 03/07/10 6:35 AM )


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