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Spielberg, King Under the Dome Together

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Steven Spielberg is joining forces with Stephen King to transform the horror writer's latest novel, UNDER THE DOME, into a TV miniseries, reports VARIETY.

ABC Announces Lost Final Season Premiere

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ABC announces the premiere of the sixth and final season of "Lost," with a special all-night event on Tuesday, February 2.

Chuck Returns To NBC On Sunday, January 10

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NBC's action-comedy series "Chuck" returns to the NBC lineup on Sunday, January 10 with all-new missions and two action-packed, back-to-back original episodes in its season premiere (9-11 p.m. ET) before the series -- starring Zachary Levi in the title role -- moves to its regular day and time (Mondays 8-9 p.m. ET) beginning January 11.

V for Awe-Inspiring VFX

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Zoic's Andrew Orloff fills us in on the awe and wonder behind V.

Cartoon Network Hosts Los Angeles Premiere of Ben 10: Alien Swarm

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Director and Executive Producer Alex Winter will be joined by cast members Ryan Kelley, Galadriel Stineman and Nathan Keyes.

CTN Animation Expo Comes to Burbank

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Rick DeMott had a chance to ask CTN Animation Expo organizer Tina Price a few questions about the event so you'll know what to expect.

Comedy Central Lining Up New Programming Head

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Kent Alterman, a former studio executive-turned-director, is in final talks to replace Lauren Corrao as president of original programming and development at Comedy Central, VARIETY reports.

Galactica Prequel Gets Producing Talent

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CAPRICA, Syfy's upcoming prequel to BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, now has an executive producer in Kevin Murphy, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

My Little Pony Coming To TV

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Hasbro has identified MY LITTLE PONY as its first property to build a TV series out of for its joint venture kids cable channel with Discovery, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Full Mental Jacket Debuts Real-Time Virtual Reality Sets

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Full Mental Jacket (FMJ), a creative design and realtime graphics production studio, is producing the debut in the United States of realtime graphics for television, as seen on the just launched television series “That Morning Show.”

VIZ Media Announces Pre-Holiday Releases

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VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, presents several new shojo manga (graphic novel) titles that fans and gift givers of all types might consider for wish list priority this holiday season.

Right Stuf Announces DVD Release for Piano

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Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce the PIANO: THE MELODY OF A YOUNG GIRL’S HEART DVD Bundle Collection will be available on February 2, 2010.

Ed, Edd ‘n Eddy’s Big Picture Show Premiers in the U.S.

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After waiting, less than patiently, as Scandinavia, Australia and Southeast Asia reveled in the scam-fuelled, ruinous mayhem that is “Ed, Edd ‘n Eddy’s Big Picture Show”, American fans have finally been rewarded.

Charlie Looking for New Angels for ABC

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VARIETY reports that ABC is set to greenlight a pilot for a new version of CHARLIE'S ANGELS.

Syfy Heads to Outer Space with Live-Action/Toon Hybrid

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Syfy has picked up five episodes of comedy series, OUTER SPACE ASTRONAUTS, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Dollhouse Shut Down

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After surprising some with a second season order, Joss Whedon's low-rated DOLLHOUSE has been cancelled, reports VARIETY.

Bradbury Developing Miniseries

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Ray Bradbury and White Oak Films have teamed on the development of a miniseries, reports VARIETY.

Fanboy and Chum Chum: Breaking the TV CG Mold

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Rick DeMott talks with Fanboy and Chum Chum creator Eric Robles about his first series and his 15 years in the animation business.

First Animated Muppets Made with Autodesk Softimage Software

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For the first time, a 3D animated series is part of the "Sesame Street" television program. The program's 40th anniversary season debuted today, including computer-generated (CG) segments delivered by SpeakeasyFX and made with Autodesk Softimage software from Autodesk, Inc.

Third Avatar TV Spot Gets Air Time

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A third TV spot has been aired for 20th Century Fox's upcoming AVATAR from James Cameron, COMINGSOON.NET reports.

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