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An interview with food and travel provocateur Anthony Bourdain is presented. When asked to name the cities with best foods, Bourdain thinks that Hong Kong and San Sebastian in Spain, Saigon in Vietnam are strong candidates. He states that he tries to be as polite as possible in tasting food on his television show "No Reservations." When asked about the latest television show "MasterChef," Bourdain reports that he did not like it and thinks that "Top Chef," was a better television show.

The article reports on the low ratings for the television show "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," in summer 2010. The show has attracted a smaller number of demographic than when Conan O'Brien hosted the show last year. The show is reportedly averaging 3.8 million viewers and a 1.0 adults 18-49 rating. It reports that other late-night shows like "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," "The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson," and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," have been showing stability in terms of ratings.

An interview with American director, screenwriter and producer Steve Levitan is presented. He agrees that online viewing gives a valuable marketing platform to the entertainment industry. He believes that the success of his television series "Modern Family" is the result of the successful release of iPhone and iPad. He also shares the last time he had a conversation with Rupert Murdoch, an advocate of content creators who are paid for using online copyrighted content.

The article offers information on the viewer ratings of several television programs in the U.S. It is stated that the ratings of several popular dramas including "Warehouse 13" on Syfy, "Hung" on HBO and "Top Chef" on Bravo dropped, according to the latest Nielsen data. The programs which gained ratings include MTV Networks' "Jersey Shore," Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" and "Mad Men."

The article provides information on the decline in the viewership for the television program "So You Think You Can Dance."

The article reports that cable network A&E has ordered a sequel to the Oscar-winning documentary film "Scared Straight!." The original documentary film centered on an intervention program for juvenile offenders at a New Jersey prison. The sequel will also focus on young offenders and show different prison programs. The sequel will show a group of at-risk teenagers going through the programs, and then catch up with them two months later.

The article reports that e5 Global Media is planning to launch a reality TV conference titled the Reality Rocks Expo on April 8-10, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.

The article reports that television host Rosie O'Donnell will host a talk show on Oprah Winfrey's cable network OWN.

The article provides news related to the entertainment industry. CBS Television Studios Inc. has entered into an agreement with Oni Press Inc., and its sister company Closed on Mondays Entertainment, under which CBS Television Studios will be able to use comic and graphic novels published by Oni Press and Closed on Mondays Entertainment, for making television programs. Film director Joss Whedon has confirmed that he is directing the film "The Avengers."

The article reports on the fluctuating trend of television networks' ratings in the U.S. It states that Fox Broadcasting Co. has maintained consecutively its sixth ratings while CBS Television Network has prevailed among the number of total viewers. It notes that ABC Television Network and NBC Television Network have faced a gradual decline of ratings due to old and ineffective programs.

The article focuses on television (TV) programs broadcasted on CW Television (CW) and reports that the network is launching new TV series including "Hellcats" and "America's Next Top Model." It reports that the broadcasting of these shows on Wednesdays would give CW a first weekday slot free of repeat TV shows. CW is focusing on broadcasting 10 hours of original shows during fall this year.

The article reports that National Broadcasting Company Inc. will end the broadcast of its longest-running drama "Law and Order," one season before it would have made history.

The article offers information on the television program "High School Musical 4," based on the novel "Lemonade Mouth."

The article reports on the alteration of the scenes of the television program "South Park" following a threat from a radical Islamic website with regards to how the program treat the Islamic spiritual leader Muhammad.

The article reports that the television network Animal Planet which had aired the program "The Bear Whisperer," as a special in January 2010 has ordered its three more episodes with plans of ordering more, as of April 16, 2010.

The article focuses on several actors who have got recurring roles in different television pilot programs including Emily Rios in "Friday Night Lights," Austin High-smith in "Criminal Minds" and Warren Kole in "Nomads."

The article offers information on the results of the television reality show of Fox Broadcasting Co.'s "American Idol." The result reveals that 20.2 million viewers watched the show and was top rated program on July 7, 2010. It mentions that CBS Corp.'s "The New Adventures of Old Christine" has been down by 27 percent and "Accidentally on Purpose" fell to 42 percent.

The article discusses the emerging trend of in-show promotions of products, films or new shows in television programs by ABC Television Network and Fox Television Stations Inc. Reportedly, the final episodes of ABC's television program "Lost" are aired with a countdown clock for the return of the television drama "V," while Fox's "American Idol" promoted the film "Clash of the Titans" by showing a stunt from the film. ABC's "Modern Family" also indulged in promoting Apple Inc.'s new iPad.

The article reports that Discovery Communications has finalized its deal with former Alaska governor Sarah Palin for her reality television show, "Sarah Palin's Alaska," which will be shown on The Learning Channel (TLC).

The article announces that French production company Banijay Entertainment is acquiring Bunim-Murray Productions, an outfit that specializes in reality-television programs such as "The Real World" and "Keeping Up With the Kardashians."

The article reports that NBC Television Network will telecast Primetime Emmy Awards live and has also announced premiere dates for the television series "Last Comic Standing," and "America's Got Talent," and two new television programs "100 Questions," and "Persons Unknown."

The article focuses on the rating of several television programs including "Chuck," "Heroes," and "Human Target" in the U.S. It states that National Broadcasting Co. Inc.'s (NBC) "Chuck" has been the highest-rated show of the network on February 8, 2010. "Heroes" has continued to decline in which it received about a 2.0 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic. "Human Target" has continued to decline its rating until this second week of February 2010.

The article reports on partnership between Discovery Communications Inc. and Stephen Spielberg regarding the production of a three dimensional (3D) documentary entitled "Rebuilding Ground Zero."

The article reports on the change of time slot of National Broadcasting Co. Inc.'s (NBC's) "The Jay Leno Show" from 10 p.m. to 11:35 p.m. due to troubles facing the program. It stresses that the change of time slot of the "The Jay Leno Show" will push the program "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien" to 12:30 a.m. It states that the move of NBC in shifting the "The Jay Leno Show" would pose problems to the television network.

The article reports about the broadcasting schedule of various television programs as set by different networks. "Chuck" will start from January 11, 2010, "Heroes" will have a special two hour episode on January 4, 2010 then will be aired into its previous slot at 9 p.m. and "Lost" will be aired on February 2, 2010 with a two hour premiere and clips show.

The article focuses on the television ratings of various television programs aired on Wednesday. ABC's presentation of the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards drew 17.2 million viewers and a 5.3 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic. It informs that CBS Television Network's television program "CSI: NY," was up 36% from the week before with 14.5 million viewers and 3.8 rating.

The article focuses on television programs that may receive the post-Super Bowl slot on February 7, 2009 on the CBS Television Network. It is noted that hit Monday television comedy "The Big Bang Theory" is a contender for the slot. It informs that the classic rock band Who would be a front-runner to play the Super Bowl halftime show.

The article reports that Jeffrey Abrams is in negotiations to direct the opening episode of Warner Bros. television program "Undercovers," at NBC. Abrams, who is executive producing the project, last directed the opening episode of the television program "Lost," in 2004. It is noted that ABC's two-part "Lost," opening is considered one of the best-directed pilots of all time and helped launch Abrams' career.

The article reports that Discovery Channel has acquired the television series "Airplane Repo," which is about an airplane repossessor, and is renewing the adventure-documentary television series "Swords: Life on the Line," for a second season. In "Airplane Repo," repossessor Nick Popovich and his team travel around the world to acquire jets and helicopters from delinquent owners.

The article discusses ratings of various television networks as well as their schedules. It reports that television networks have managed to maintain strong ratings for a collection of new shows that drew large debut audiences. CBS Television Network has matched last fall's performance in the adult demographic while posting a slight gain in viewers. Several television programs including Fox's "Glee," ABC's "Modern Family," and CBS' "NCIS: Los Angeles," have continued to enjoy good ratings.

The article presents information on television viewers rating of several television programs in the U.S. American Broadcasting Co.'s acclaimed "Modern Family" premiered to 12.6 million viewers and 4.2 national rating in the adults 18-49 demo, while Courteney Cox's "Cougar Town" had 11.3 , million viewers and a 4.4 rating. CBS aired the return of "The New Adventures of Old Christine" with 7.2 million, 2.2 and "Gary Unmarried" 6.9 million, 2.3 viewers.

The article presents information on the creation of a television ratings measurement organization, the Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement. The group includes the TV divisions of 14 companies such as Time Warner Inc., Disney, News Corp., NBC Universal and CBS Corp. making a multiyear commitment to establish a new information utility.

The article reports that Arts & Entertainment Network (A&E) is acquiring Lifetime Entertainment Services per terms of a three-handed arrangement among Disney-ABC Television Group, Hearst and NBC Universal. It informs that once the deal closes, Lifetime and Lifetime Movie Network will be brought into the A&E fold, with A&E president and chief executive officer (CEO) Abbe Raven assuming oversight of the three major network properties.

The article informs that Fox Broadcasting Co. is looking for someone to replace Paula Abdul as an American Idol judge. It is stated that the network intends to find a replacement for Paula Abdul before live "American Idol" episodes begin airing in January. It is mentioned that for the time being, Fox will have guest judges each week during an audition process, choosing female pop stars and performers to sit in for Abdul, and it is speculated that Victoria Beckham and Katy Perry have agreed.

The article offers information on the 40th edition of the Diego International Comic Convention (Comic-Con) to be held in San Diego, California in July 2009.

The article reports on the three advertisements developed by CW for the changes made on the TV series "Melrose Place" in the fall of 2009. It highlights that the advertisements, includes three posters with provocative taglines and have an illustrative quality similar to vintage paperback covers combined with modern copy. It notes that the taglines reference the series' Tuesday time period to help persuade live viewing.

The article reports that several television programs nominated for the Emmy Awards in 2009 revolves around the Iraq conflict and political figures. HBO's mini-series on Iraq war "Taking Chance" earned 10 nominations and "House of Saddam," based on the rise and fall of the former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein received four. TV historian Tim Brooks says that the nominations reflect the political bent of film and television industry.

The article reports that actor Jon Heder has teamed with actor Will Ferrell and director Adam McKay for a Comedy Central sitcom deal. The network has ordered 10 episodes of a new multicamera comedy starring Heder. It is stated that if the initial 10-episode run meets a ratings threshold, the network has agreed to order 90 more episodes from Gary Sanchez Prods.

The article focuses on a matrimonial reality television program being developed by Fox Television Stations Inc., in which the brides are willing to marry a stranger. It reports that Arthur Smith, Kent Weed and Scott Jeffress are the producers of the project. It mentions some other shows which have the same theme and different format including Top Chef, Arranged Marriage and The Bachelor.

The article reports that DreamsWorks LLC and ABC Studios have teamed up with the director and screenwriter of film "Paranormal Activity," to produce a television series "The River."

The article reports that American Broadcasting Co. has given a second-season order to television program "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution," after the program won the Emmy Awards.

The article reports that dancer Bristol Palin will appear of the reality show "Dancing With the Stars."

The article provides information on the controversy surrounding the spoofing of the television program "Mad Men," promoted by National Broadcasting Company Inc.'s Emmy.

The article reports that actor, singer, and animator Seth MacFarlane has signed a deal with Universal Republic Records to release his debut album.

The article presents information on television viewers rating of several programs including "Big Brother," "Minute to Win It," and "America's Got Talent."

The article reports that television network G4 is teaming up with Super Delicious reality show production house to produce the docuseries "That's Tough!" on toughest people, places and things from across the world.