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DIRECTV is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Augusta, Ga. designated market area. DIRECTV is offering following broadcast networks in HD:
WJBF/ABC
WRDW/CBS and
WFXG/FOX.
DIRECT TV plans to add additional HD stations as they become available. With the addition of Augusta, DIRECTV now offers local HD broadcast channels in 82 cities, representing more than 77 percent of U.S. TV households. DIRECTV continues its expansion of HD programming with the launch of local HD channels in Augusta and will add 39 more HD local channel markets by the end of 2008, when DIRECTV will provide local HD broadcast channels in 121 cities, representing more than 88 percent of U.S. TV households. DIRECTV leads the industry in the delivery of HD and now offers more than 130 HD channels.

REAL SIMPLE. REAL LIFE., will be premiered on Saturday October 18, 2008 at 8 PM ET/PT announced TLC and Real Simple. The series is produced for TLC and Real Simple by Brand New Entertainment with Executive Producers Jude Weng and Fernando Mills. Kit Hoover to host the show will help women to make life easier by tackling their daily challenges and sharing strategies.

A working mother of three, REAL SIMPLE. REAL LIFE., will pair each week’s makeover subject with a team of experts who will assess the challenges and share accessible solutions to help get these families back on track. “Each week we’ll feature a comprehensive, 360-degree lifestyle makeover, using best-in-class experts in a variety of areas to help our real women identify their day-to-day challenges, and offer realistic solutions and ‘aha’ tips to help them live an even better life. Viewers at home will identify with these women and be impacted by the makeovers,” explains Executive Producer Jude Weng.

“We embrace the reality that it’s not about making the perfect meal or having the most organized closet; we’re working with them to make time-saving changes that will let them add more of the fun ‘me’ time they’re craving back into their lives.”

Jessica Samet, Senior Vice President, LIFETIME Television announced they are launching its first-ever slate of original unscripted daytime programming with the new series “Mom’s Cooking,” and two new weeklong special programming events, “Lisa Williams” (wt) marking the return of medium/clairvoyant Lisa Williams to the network, and a new docu-series, “Untitled Fat Friends Project.”

Samet also said, “We are excited to give our viewers original content in daytime with these three unique series. Heartfelt, ‘Mom’s Cooking’ explores the bond between mother and daughter while also learning how to make a treasured secret recipe. ‘Untitled Fat Friends Project’ looks at the eternal struggle to lose weight, but links best friends sharing a common goal.” Adding, “We are thrilled — and know our viewers will be too — to see Lisa Williams return to Lifetime.  She is a true force of nature and has a dedicated and loyal fan base, selling out venues across the country with her one woman show.”

ESPN’s 2008 College Football Coverage will feature the return of the deepest roster of experienced and knowledgeable commentators for ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN360.com, ESPN Classic, ESPN Radio and ESPN Mobile TV telecasts. Brent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreit, Lisa Salters, Jesse Palmer are the main commentators of the college football coverage. Other returning commentator pairings include Mark Jones and Bob Davie; Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman and Rob Stone; Dave Pasch, Andre Ware and Erin Andrews; Charlie Neal and Jay Walker. Todd McShay and Trevor Matich will return as analysts on College GameDay on ESPN Radio. Shaun King, who has served as an NFL analyst for ESPN on First Take, NFL Live and ESPNEWS, will work as a college football analyst on select ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Classic games.

DIRECTV is now offering local HD programming to customers in the Lincoln, Neb. designated market area. DIRECT TV started its HD expansion last week, when it started delivering new high-definition channels. The satcaster has announced that they are offering local high-definition programming to customers in the Lincoln, Neb. designated market area. KLKN/ABC, KOLN/CBS and KHAS/NBC are the broadcast networks available in these areas. After this launch, DirecTV now offers local HD broadcast channels in 79 cities, representing nearly 77 percent of U.S. TV households.

DIRECTV’s launch of local HD channels in Lincoln is a part of the HD expansion plan that includes the addition of 44 new HD local channel markets by the end of 2008. With those new markets, DIRECTV will provide local HD broadcast channels in 121 cities, representing more than 88 percent of U.S. TV households. DIRECT TV also recently expanded its HD programming lineup and now offers more than 130 HD
channels.

Comedy Central to present the Thirteenth Season of the “Comedy Central Presents” from August 24-29 in HUDSON THEATER with huge performances by many great comedians such as John Mulaney, Doug Benson, Joe Derosa, Kristen Schaal, Bo Burnham and many more. Following are the schedule of performances on Comedy Central:

Sunday, August 24 by Joe DeRosa & Brian Scolaro At 8:00 PM

Monday, August 25 by Dan Levy & Bo Burnham At 6:00 PM

Wednesday, August 27 by Anthony Jeselnik & Doug Benson At 6:00 PM

Wednesday, August 27 by Kurt Metzger & Tom Rhodes At 8:00 PM and

Friday, August 29 by John Mulane & Kristen Schaal At 6:00 PM

National Geographic and NewsGator Technologies partner to create, host and track a series of dynamic widgets, including an interactive puzzle widget that transforms photographs into a digital jigsaw puzzle that users spend, on average, several minutes assembling. Dayton Daily News and Tampa Bay Online have already picked up the puzzle widgets. National Geographic Channel widgets will include OurShot, a widget in which photo editors highlight recent exceptional work, and YourShot, through which end users can contribute photos in the hopes of being featured in the magazine.

“National Geographic is the latest of our growing list of media customers who are defining a new generation of media experience based on dynamic content syndication and user interaction that results in a more engaged audience,” said Jeff Nolan, vice president, NewsGator Consumer and Media Services. “By redefining the syndication model, we are enabling our clients to extend their best content to major media sites in addition to start pages and social networking sites — resulting in much greater exposure and the potential for an exponential number of ads to be served.”

ESPNU, the 24-hour college sports network, will present live simulcasts of the “The Herd” with Colin Cowherd on ESPN Radio from Monday, Aug. 25. The three-hour telecast will enhance ESPNU’s live programming presence each weekday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET. In addition to television, “The Herd” is broadcasted on more than 350 radio stations across the country and parts of Canada, satellite radio, and has a webcast and audio stream of the show available on ESPNRadio.com. “The Herd” joins Mike & Mike in the Morning as the other ESPN Radio show to be nationally televised.

2008 Olympic Gymnastic superstars led by Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin, along with Team USA performing together with some of the biggest names in music at the San Diego Sports Arena as they tape a national ABC special Olympic Gymnasts will appear on the September 14, 2008 event, since competing in the Beijing Summer Olympics. Paired with these gymnasts will be icons of song, including Grammy-award winner Carole King, Cyndi Lauper and new billboard sensation Jesse McCartney, making for a historical event of sports, entertainment, and health awareness.

Frosted Pink with a Twist is the anchor event of a multi-year television and multimedia campaign that focuses on educating viewers about cancers that primarily affect women. Hosted this year by Olympic Champion Mary Lou Retton, the show will highlight current All-Around Women’s Gymnastics Champion and silver medal winner Shawn Johnson, Olympic All-Around Champion Nastia Liukin, defending Olympic All-Around Champion Paul Hamm as well other stars of the men’s and women’s US Olympic Gymnastics teams.

Discovery Health to broadcast American Doctors treat Dede the Treeman to cure him on Sunday, October 5, at 9 PM. The bizarre growths covering his body have made Indonesia’s Dede Kosawa an international fascination, known to millions as the “Treeman.” Discovery Health will go beyond the headlines and the tabloids to present the dramatic true story of a man desperately fighting to reclaim his body and his life, and the tireless doctor completely dedicated to treating him.