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Supermarket ad mimics Dubai assassination Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:06PMAn Israeli supermarket commercial is looking to cash in on the infamous surveillance footage of an assassination team killing a Hamas commander in Dubai.
“Every right to be here” Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:02PMShanthini Venugopal, with son Hari and cat (All pics courtesy of Shanthini Venugopal)SINGER, actor, director and teacher Shanthini Venugopal has been in the Malaysian theatre industry for nearly three decades, having worked with various theatre companies since 1981. She is a pioneer member of The Instant Cafe Theatre Company. She has starred in films, including Hollywood blockbuster Anna and the ...
Corey Haim battled addiction for much of his life Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:39PM— Corey Haim was in full teen-idol mode in 1988, swamped with letters from adoring young female fans and his face on the covers of teen magazines.
Are Games worth the money? Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:06AMThe Vancouver Olympics is finally over. I couldn't be happier. Now we can get back to regular TV programs with stimulating shows like Law and Order, Desperate Housewives and American Idol. No more of those inane remarks of commentators.[...]
Spate of class-action lawsuits casts light on system Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:41AMClass-action lawsuits have been in the news lately, but while commercials seeking mesothelioma patients or birth defects are all over TV, such lawsuits are relatively rare locally.
QSR expects 15pc sale rise on new pizza Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:41AMQSR Brands Bhd, the franchisee for Pizza Hut, will be spending more than RM1.8 million on advertising and marketing its new Chunky Loaded pizza, and expects to see a 15 per cent rise in overall sales during the promotions. The Chunky Loaded pizza will be available at all Pizza Hut's outlets from today and for a limited period of one month only, said Pizza Hut's General Manager of Marketing, Low ...
Tower for Tulsa Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:32AMJEROME JORDAN'S apartment is filled with the intoxicating aroma of Jamaican food.
QSR Spends RM1.8 Million Promoting New Pizza Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:30AMKUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- QSR Brands Bhd, the franchisee for Pizza Hut, will be spending more than RM1.8 million on advertising and marketing its new Chunky Loaded pizza, and expects to see a 15 per cent rise in overall sales during the promotions.
Former Rock pitchman launches mortgage company of his own Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:25AMBest known for years as the pitchman of Rock Financial before a falling-out with his boss, Dan Gilbert, David Hall has launched a mortgage company in Birmingham called Hall Financial.
I Want My Free Broadband Video Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:44AMThe internet's inner workings are a mysterious thing to most people, even to most of the coffee shop geeksperts who ponder the implications of each new free cloud app that is presented for their approval on their laptops as they enjoy their morning latte. The underlying plumbing isn't sexy - it's just there and works like the coffee shop restroom, and if it stops working that's a big #fail and ...
Basketball travels and travails for Prairie View's Grady Green Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:42AMGrady Green long dreamed of playing major-college basketball, and he still dreams of playing in the NBA. He jokes about TV commercials featuring his own puppet, like Kobe and LeBron. Two years into Green's high school basketball career, his coach said he had the talent to be one of the best players in Texas. Green played in Adidas' Superstar Camp in 2004, which led to letters from schools such ...
Mayor's race heats up with 1st commercials 10 weeks before primary Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:48PMThe primaries to decide the candidates in the Louisville mayor's race are 10 weeks away and Tuesday a big sign that the election is not that far away was that the first TV commercial aired for one of the candidates. WHAS1 Political Editor Joe Arnold has that ad and an update on the election in the video above.
Meet the man behind the camera Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:23PMNot many people can say they've rubbed elbows with everyone from Apolo Ohno to Madonna to Arnold Schwarzenegger.
FTC, states: LifeLock's ads are misleading Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:35PMDeceptive ads get the trusted identity theft protection service sideways with the feds and 35 states.
LifeLock to pay $12M to settle deceptive-ad claims Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:01PMOn his TV commercials, LifeLock chief executive officer Todd Davisclaimed that, for $10 a month, his company could "guarantee" itscustomers wouldn't become victims of identity theft. If that sounded too good to be true, it's because it was, the FederalTrade Commission and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said today,announcing a $12 million settlement with the Arizona company of alawsuit ...
Final Frame Helps Bring "The Cove" to the Screen Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:05PM(2010-03-09) Oscar winning documentary "THE COVE" follows an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers in a covert mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Japan, where they uncover a horrifying microcosm of devastating ecological crimes; a massive slaughter of more than 20,000 dolphins and porpoises every year and the subsequent sale of their mercury tainted meat.
Disney-ABC, Cablevision Battle: More TV-Fee Fights Loom Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:39PMMore than 3 million Cablevision subscribers couldn't see the opening of the Oscars on Sunday because of a dispute over paying for ABC shows
Honoring black inventors, pioneers 365 days a year Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:30PMA Pittsburg man's annual history calendars are catching on at schools and in bookstores.
West Michigan Youth Ballet bringing Cinderella to life Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:04PMPhoto supplied Pictured is the full company from the West Michigan Youth Ballet, which is based in Ada. In its third season, the West Michigan Youth Ballet is set to take the stage with a full-length ballet at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 20.
Film commission enjoys view of Hollywood stars Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:15AMFor actors, the Academy Awards is like prom night. At least that was the televised sentiment of one actress prior to Sunday night’s 82nd Academy Awards, and it’s a view Cameron Counts, president of the Central Illinois Film Commission, said encapsulates the vibe at his organization’s second annual Red Carpet Party at Capital City Bar and Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Parkway.
4 ways to resist TV pitches Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:13AMWhether it's to tighten your tummy, remove dead skin from your feet, give your hair a boost or find use for a towel that supposedly holds 12 times its weight in liquid, you may feel tempted by energetic pitchmen peddling such products via late-night infomercials.
The Morning File: A post-hibernation news quiz Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:46PMNow that winter in Pittsburgh has ended (???) many snowbirds who spent recent months in Florida are undoubtedly flocking back to enjoy the spring thaw.
Let's Talk: Columbia-area census leader prepares Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:40PMNeva Titus is hoping for big numbers - or at least an accurate count.
Worth the wait Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:15PMSydnee Allen had to sit through nearly 21/2 hours of the Academy Awards telecast on Sunday night before she got to see herself on TV.
Milton Hershey students call school's commercial a winner Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:15PMView full size Paul Chaplin, The Patriot-News Milton Hershey School students, left to right, Julissa Alvarez, 16, Stephanie Shoemaker, 17, and Sydnee Allen, 16, react when an advertisement for the school, featuring Allen, airs during the Academy Awards on Sunday night.
Oscars: What You Didn't See on TV Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:31PMGo Behind the Scenes at the March 7 Academy Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles
Jennifer Aniston-Once Again Ready to Rock with Her Own Brand of Perfume Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:23PMMarkets are buzzing with the rumour that Jennifer Aniston is planning to launch her perfume in a very stylized and unusual manner. She wants the whole world to know how she smells so good every time. She is all ready to reveal the secret behind her wow smell. Like other hotshot celebrities including Halley Berry, Jenifer [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Jennifer Aniston-Once Again Ready to ...
Center stage Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:03PMNEW BRITAIN - Since 1972, the Hole in the Wall Theater has been center stage in New Britain’s community theater scene. The history of the theater is intertwined with the story of Ted Guhl, one of the founding members, who can still be found occupying the director’s chair at some performances.
Census Bureau ads? Go figure. Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:34AMCampaign to promote decennial population count elicits strong reactions, but not the kind the feds were hoping for. » Paul Farhi
Census Bureau ads? Go figure. Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:34AMCampaign to promote decennial population count elicits strong reactions, but not the kind the feds were hoping for. » Paul Farhi
JENNIFER ANISTON WORKING ON FRAGRANCE Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:23AMJENNIFER ANISTON is to become the latest celebrity to create a perfume line - but the launch has reportedly been delayed after the actress failed to decide on a name for the new scent.
JENNIFER ANISTON WORKING ON FRAGRANCE Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:23AMJENNIFER ANISTON is to become the latest celebrity to create a perfume line - but the launch has reportedly been delayed after the actress failed to decide on a name for the new scent.
TV productions are nice, now have things to improve Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:13AMListen to any of several old-timers describe high school athletics back in their day, and it's likely you'll hear a laundry list of luxuries that weren't around until recently.
TV productions are nice, now have things to improve Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:13AMListen to any of several old-timers describe high school athletics back in their day, and it's likely you'll hear a laundry list of luxuries that weren't around until recently.
Census should show up in your mailbox soon Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:17AMThis week many northwest Louisiana residents should have received letters reminding them that questionnaires will come next. April 1 "" the date the United States should use as a reference point for the count "" is less than a month away.
Census should show up in your mailbox soon Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:17AMThis week many northwest Louisiana residents should have received letters reminding them that questionnaires will come next. April 1 "" the date the United States should use as a reference point for the count "" is less than a month away.
Gnarly Trombone: Random thoughts on lots of stuff Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:05AMEvery once in awhile, you get "tips" from people, or you get ideas, or just plain complaints from really cranky people, and you really can't write an ENTIRE column about the extraterrestrial beings who are living amongst us (a letter I got last week) or, those Brain Implants that the government is secretly sticking inside our heads, so they can control our thoughts (another letter I received ...
Please shake this behavior Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:03AMWhen asked two months ago about his experience playing at Boston Garden, Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis smiled as if to say, “Do you really want me to answer that question?’’
Carney TV ads raising awareness Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:16PMA friend recently called N.C. Rep. Becky Carney because an announcer on TV said Carney had died.
Pragmatic Crist launches offensive blitz Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:00PMTAMPA Bruised from a pummeling in polls and conservative media for six months, Gov. Charlie Crist is fighting back in the Republican U.S. Senate primary.
Coaches part of the snap count Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:21PMLike the faces on Mount Rushmore, the mugs of three local high school football coaches are emblazoned on a billboard on South Treadaway Boulevard.The coaches — Abilene High’s Steve Warren, Cooper’s Jerry Spradlin and Wylie’s Hugh Sandifer — aren’t touting teamwork or gridiron glories.They have loaned their faces to an effort — call it a campaign blitz — aimed at convincing Abilenians to stand up ...
Jennifer Aniston Delays Parfume Launch Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:53PMAlthough the 41-year-old actress has been working on her fragrance for almost two years, she still has to postpone the release of her product since she hasn't decided the suitable name for it.
'Intense' war news reduces remembering ads Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:56PMCORVALLIS, Ore., March 5 (UPI) -- The more graphic and intense war news is, the less likely TV viewers will remember the advertising that follows the news, U.S. researchers say.
Racy billboards called 'disgusting' Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:55PMFeaaturing naked men with coconuts over their genitals and a naked woman with a guitar between her spread legs — do new billboards advertising a local rock radio station go too far?
Cadbury bans Flake ad from screens after deeming it too racy Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:20PMThe £1 million advertisement was based around the theme of temptation and showed a beautiful woman being seduced by a devil-like character.
Manlius' Monsour stars in OCRRA TV spot Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:16PMCharlotte Monsour one of 11 children chosen for TV spot Manlius own Charlotte Monsour, 11, is one of 11 children from Onondaga County featured in OCRRAs
Quick hits: Weekend picks for Montgomery County Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:22AMBe careful, Alice: Mia Wasikowska stars in Tim Burton's new adaptation of the Lewis Carroll's classic.
Jennifer Aniston - Aniston Working On Fragrance Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:37AMJENNIFER ANISTON is to become the latest celebrity to create a perfume line - but the launch has reportedly been delayed after the actress failed to decide on a name for the...
5 surprising ways your TV is slowly killing you Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:36AMYou’ve accepted the idea that TV makes you dumber. You know there are lots of more edifying things you could be doing with your time than cheering on the contestants on "Survivor."
Jennifer Aniston - Jennifer Aniston The Perfume Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:36AMJennifer Aniston is reportedly launching her own perfume.The 'Bounty Hunter' actress has been working on her signature scent for the past 20 months but is yet to find...