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  • Fox show ’24’ earns top spot in Bullz-Eye.com’s TV power rankings

    Fox show ’24’ earns top spot in Bullz-Eye.com’s TV power rankings

    MUMBAI: Bullz-Eye.com, an online magazine for men, has released the third edition of its TV Power Rankings, a list of the 20 best shows currently on television, with Kiefer Sutherland’s 24 earning top honors yet again.

    While this marks the third time, the Fox hit has claimed the number one 1 spot, HBO dominated Bullz-Eye’s Summer 2006 edition, with three shows landing in the top 10, including Entourage, Deadwood and The Sopranos.

    Rescue Me, Lost and My Name is Earl were some of the programmes that jumped in the rankings since Bullz-Eye’s last edition, while South Park and Family Guy fell and the canceled Arrested Development dropped from the list completely, according to an official release.

    Launched in 2000, Bullz-Eye.com’s Entertainment Channel boasts comprehensive movie, TV, CD and DVD sections, which are updated weekly with reviews of the hottest new releases and staff favorites. Bullz-Eye.com also has interviewed various music, movie and television personalities, including Everclear frontman Art Alexakis, Reno 911! cast member Carlos Alazraqui (Deputy James Garcia), stand-up comedian Lewis Black, and Snakes on a Plane director David Ellis.

  • Fox makes ‘24’, ‘The Shield’ available on iTunes

    Fox makes ‘24’, ‘The Shield’ available on iTunes

    MUMBAI: US broadcaster Fox and Apple have announced that shows from Fox, FX, Speed, Fuel TV and the 20th Century Fox Television library is now available for purchase on the iTunes Music Store (www.itunes.com).

    The launch, which features 16 series, including 24, Prison Break and The Shield is the largest to date on iTunes and spans several genres – drama, comedy and reality genres, plus several classic favorites. iTunes now offers over 90 TV shows for $1.99 per episode for viewing on a computer or iPod.

    Fox Digital Media president Peter Levinsohn said, “As this partnership demonstrates, were committed to delivering our content to consumers in as many ways as possible. Today, with some of the worlds premier television content, Fox is bringing unprecedented depth in a single launch to the iTunes store.”

    Fans can now purchase current dramas like 24 and Prison Break, comedies like Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Stacked; reality series, including Fox’s Unan1mous, FXs Black. White, and 30 Days; and favorites from the 20th Century Fox Television library, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly and Lost in Space.

  • BBC publishes Statements of Programme Policy

    BBC publishes Statements of Programme Policy

    MUMBAI: UK pubcaster The BBC has published its Statements of Programme Policy (SoPPs). The statements detail, service by service, how the BBC will deliver its public service remit across its portfolio over the year ahead. The priorities outlined for 2006/2007 reflect what audiences have said they want from the BBC.

    BBC DG Mark Thompson says, “The style of SoPPs has changed this year to reflect the BBC’s transition to new governance arrangements. However, we have yet again demonstrated our ongoing commitment to meeting audience needs and to delivering excellence and value across all our services.

    “We will offer diverse television, radio and new media content, as well as non-broadcast services such as the orchestras. Our efforts to provide the best in information, education, and entertainment are enhanced this year with innovative services like the Creative Archive and pilots such as BBC iPlayer [subject to approval by the Board of Governors, which will include a public value test]. For the first time this year we have a new public purpose: to help build digital Britain.

    “Without exception every BBC service now provides some digital interactivity – whether podcasts or a website – designed to encourage and include everyone, and to expose us all to the benefits of the future. It is fitting, therefore, that this year’s SoPPs are only available online. Regional, national and international network news bulletins, as well as rolling news on BBC News 2, remain integral to our programme offering and will continue to deliver precise and up-to-the-minute news and information.

    “Across our channels, programmes like Robin Hood, New Street Law and an adaptation of the novel The Line of Beauty will demonstrate our commitment to new and original drama, and several comedies from new and established UK writers will launch over the year. Successful factual output like Springwatch will return to BBC Two, while Restoration Village will expand the concept of restoration from single buildings to villages around the UK.

    “We also plan to pilot, on BBC One, a new weekday evening magazine show compiled from the nations and regions of the UK – a 21st-century version of Nationwide to complement our existing core news output.”