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Mid-Week Warrior

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Ben Stiller sends up action movies next week in the comedy "Tropic Thunder." Find out what else is coming.

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'Express' Derails

'Express' Derails


"Pineapple Express" (starring Seth Rogen) starts as a great stoner comedy, but devolves into too much senseless violence.

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...In the Rough


...In the Rough Shailene Woodley is making the best of a bad thing on "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."

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A New Day


A New Day Korbi talks about the new season with "24" stars Gil Bellows and Robert Carlyle.

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News

'American Idol's' Clay Aiken Becomes a Dad

There's a brand new Claymate in town.

Last 'Dance' Gives FOX Thursday Title

Summer finales on FOX and NBC led Thursday night's ratings, with FOX's dancers outdrawing NBC's comedians to win the fight.

Brad Pitt's Finally a 'Bastard'

Roughly a month after first being linked to Quentin Tarantino's "Inglorious Bastards," Brad Pitt has finally signed on for the World War II ensemble, leading a quartet of casting additions.

Singer Jewel Marries Bull-Rider Boyfriend

Jewel has taken a shine to matrimony.

'Robin Hood' Targets Third Season

BBC America will bring back "Robin Hood" for a third season, but its title character may not stick around beyond that.

HBO's 'Last of the Ninth' Adds Five

HBO's cop-show pilot "Last of the Ninth" has beefed up its cast, adding veterans of "Lost" and "Jericho" to its ensemble of actors.

'Battlestar Galactica' Special Set for 2009

Along with the final episodes of " Battlestar Galactica," fans can also look forward to a special two-hour event next year.

FOX Digs 'Hole' in September, Buries 'Truth'

FOX has pushed the next season of "The Moment of Truth" to midseason, making room for the premiere of "Hole in the Wall."

'Wire' Vets Join HBO's 'Treme'

"The Wire" creator David Simon is turning to some familiar faces for his next HBO project.

Fashion Critic Mr. Blackwell Unconscious in Hospital

Mr. Blackwell, known for his witty and rhyming annual worst-dressed list, is seriously ill.

No Pinky Amputation for Shia LaBeouf

Easy there, Shia LaBeouf fans. There won't be less of the actor to go around, despite the rumors.

Howard Stern Sidekick Artie Lange Enters Rehab

Comedian Artie Lange bypassed a chance to crack jokes in order to focus on more serious matters.

The Power of 'The Tudors' Compells 'Exorcist' Star

European film legend Max von Sydow is the latest addition to the cast of Showtime's "The Tudors."

Quentin Tarantino Recruits 'Office' Worker for 'Inglorious Bastards'

Quentin Tarantino is looking to enlist a star-writer-producer from NBC's "The Office" for his "Inglorious Bastards" cast.

'Dance' Prances to the Top Wednesday

The penultimate episode of "So You Think You Can Dance" grabbed a ratings win for FOX Wednesday night.

ABC Wants More 'Wipeout'

Get ready for another summer of Big Balls and people falling into mud: ABC has picked up "Wipeout" for a second season.

Romantic Comedy Woos Meryl Streep

Currently showing off her musical-comedy chops in the hit "Mamma Mia!," Meryl Streep may turn her attentions to a romantic comedy for Universal.

Morgan Freeman, Longtime Wife Divorcing

Morgan Freeman, who recently survived a serious automobile accident, is splitting with his wife of 24 years.

It's Pilot Season at ABC

ABC's delayed pilot season will come to a head in the next few weeks, and several shows are picking up buzz as screenings roll around.

'CSI' Search Focuses on Laurence Fishburne

Long considered a possibility to replace William Petersen as star of CBS' hit "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," Laurence Fishburne has now emerged as the leading suspect.

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It Happened
Last Night


 

 

The series crowns its first female champ, and our favorite comic, Iliza Schlesinger.

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Don't blame Dan, Jessie, it was America that wanted you gone.

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David Hasselhoff gave Queen Emily quite a scare last night. He's mean.

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This Week on DVD


 

 

Jodie Foster stars as a phobic writer out to save an island-stranded girl in "Nim's Island," this week on DVD.

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Also in Theaters


 

 

'Elegy'
'Beer for My Horses'
'Bottle Shock'
'Hell Ride'
'Red'



What to Watch
Today
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Sat
8/9
Sun
8/10
Mon
8/11
Tue
8/12
Wed
8/13
Thu
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The Olympic Summer Games The Olympic Summer Games (NBC)
8:00 PM/7c
The opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics takes place in Beijing.
 
War of the Worlds War of the Worlds (ABC)
8:00 PM/7c
If you don't want to watch athletes from around the world come together in peace, watch aliens blow up the planet in hi-def.
 
Swingtown Swingtown (CBS)
10:00 PM/9c
Susan (Molly Parker) and Bruce go on a family outing while Janet and Roger see a therapist.
The Olympic Summer Games The Olympic Summer Games (NBC)
8:00 PM/7c
From Beijing comes the swimming finals, beach volleyball and men's gymnastics.
 
Primeval Primeval (BBC America)
9:00 PM/8c
Evolutionary zoologist Nick Cutter (Douglas Henshall) discovers prehistoric creatures alive and well in the present day.
 
Monster Ark Monster Ark (Sci Fi)
9:00 PM/8c
An archaeologist and team try to uncover the secret behind remnants of a ship in a remote desert.
Big Brother Big Brother (CBS)
8:00 PM/7c
Expect tears, anger and betrayal as two more housemates are nominated for eviction.
 
The Two Coreys The Two Coreys (A&E)
10:00 PM/9c
Corey Haim is confronted by his mother, assistant and Corey Feldman over his drug use.
 
Mad Men Mad Men (AMC)
10:00 PM/9c
Betty and Don (Jon Hamm) try to appease an angry client with a friendly dinner.
The Closer The Closer (TNT)
9:00 PM/8c
Brenda (Kyra Sedgwick) must cover for Provenza when his undercover sting operation gets complicated.
 
The Mole The Mole (ABC)
10:00 PM/9c
Did you correctly guess the identity of The Mole? Find out on the season finale. Jon Kelly hosts.
 
Paranormal State Paranormal State (A&E)
10:00 PM/9c
Vampires are "in" right now, but a single woman and her 5-year-old daughter still don't want one in their house.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager The Secret Life of the American Teenager (ABC Family)
8:00 PM/7c
Amy (Shailene Woodley) considers a change in her living situation; Ricky won't act responsibly.
 
Eureka Eureka (Sci Fi)
9:00 PM/8c
Earthquakes affect Allison's (Salli Richardson) wedding plans.
 
Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood (Oxygen)
10:00 PM/9c
Tori and Dean bring their new baby home.
Greatest American Dog Greatest American Dog (CBS)
8:00 PM/7c
The sixth team is expelled from Canine Academy as the pet owners start to get even weirder.
 
Making the Band 4 Making the Band 4 (MTV)
9:00 PM/8c
Bandmates Michael, Robert, Brian, Willie, Quanell and Donnie share a home with Danity Kane as Diddy supervises.
 
Shear Genius Shear Genius (Bravo)
10:00 PM/9c
The contestants create back-to-school looks for their five-year-old clients. Expect tears.
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (Bravo)
10:00 PM/9c
Kathy Griffin visits the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. on the season finale.
 
America's Best Dance Crew America's Best Dance Crew (MTV)
10:00 PM/9c
Another dance crew is eliminated by heartless viewers. Mario Lopez hosts.
 
Burn Notice Burn Notice (USA)
10:00 PM/9c
Michael (Jeffrey Donovan) tries to catch an embezzler from a hip-hop mogul's charity.

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Weekend Box Office




1. "The Dark Knight": $43 million
2. "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor": $42 million
3. "Step Brothers": $16 million
4. "Mamma Mia!": $13 million
5. "Journey to the Center of the Earth": $6.8 million
6. "Swing Vote": $6.3 million
7. "Hancock": $8 million
8. "Wall-E": $4.7 million
9. "The X-Files: I Want to Believe": $3.4 million
10. "Space Chimps": $2.8 million
Source: Exhibitor Relations

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