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Television shows always try to make their characters compelling, interesting, entertaining, and memorable. The best characters are the ones that the viewers hold on to, and they will keep watching shows for that character

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/09/21/tv_report_card_the_good_the_bad_aamp_the Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:30:36 EST Entertainment News 138156@http://www.starpulse.com/news Since CNN has such a blast creating a report card to track the Presidency, we decided to have some fun with television. Which networks come out strong and which ones need to do better homework?

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The fall season is finally upon us, and that means television is worth watching again. The summer has a few hot shows, but it is really just a waiting station for our favorites to return in September. Soon the Tivo will be completely full, every night will be a new adventure, and all our answers from last season's cliff hangers will (hopefully) be answered. Take a look at 10 TV shows we can't wait to see this coming season!

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/07/16/emmy_nomination_surprises_snubs_and_shou Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:17:21 EST Entertainment News 130496@http://www.starpulse.com/news To paraphrase Ned Flanders, apparently an Emmy nomination is easier to get than an acceptance letter from Arizona State.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/07/10/move_over_nbc_usa_is_stealing_your_glory Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:02:30 EST Entertainment News 129638@http://www.starpulse.com/news In the world of television, the big networks - NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX - are typically considered to be the "A" team, or the major leaguers of TV stations. Now they have a bit of competition.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/07/01/fall_2009_tv_premiere_dates Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:21:52 EST Entertainment News 128391@http://www.starpulse.com/news Even though summer has just begun, many TV addicts are itching to know when their favorite shows will be returning and new ones will be premiering. ABC, CBS, NBC, The CW & Fox recently released their schedules,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/06/01/2009_tv_finales_in_case_you_missed_it Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:46:00 EST Entertainment News 124694@http://www.starpulse.com/news Though television, particularly on cable, is crawling towards the idea of a year-round schedule, May remains Sweeps Month, that time of year when dozens of shows leave you hanging for the summer.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/05/30/top_10_tv_shows_of_the_season Sat, 30 May 2009 09:14:57 EST Entertainment News 124452@http://www.starpulse.com/news Only one of the season's brand new TV shows made the top 10 list this year - The Mentalist starring Simon Baker. We weren't surprised by the other top shows of 2008-09.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/05/19/today_s_best_tv_villains_who_s_your_favo Tue, 19 May 2009 09:22:08 EST Entertainment News 122993@http://www.starpulse.com/news The idea of the villain is one that has existed as long as stories have been told. Whether it is a step-mother who wishes to destroy her husband's beautiful child,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/23/the_best_and_worst_ya_fantasy_movies_ Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:09:27 EST Entertainment News 108570@http://www.starpulse.com/news One of the reasons studios love to make movies from popular young adult (YA) books is that their built-in fanbases are almost guaranteed to flood the theaters in order to see their favorite characters come to life

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/08/dark_knight_sweeps_people_s_choice_award Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:27:45 EST Entertainment News 107481@http://www.starpulse.com/news LOS ANGELES (AP) — Holy People's Choice Awards, Batman! "The Dark Knight" soared away with every trophy it was nominated for Wednesday at the 35th annual fan-favorite CBS ceremony.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/12/31/simon_baker_plans_to_become_an_american_ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:31:28 EST Entertainment News 107020@http://www.starpulse.com/news Dashing Aussie actor Simon Baker is about to go public with his biggest plans for 2009 - he's hoping to become an American citizen.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/12/29/tv_wish_list_for_2009 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:37:13 EST Entertainment News 106888@http://www.starpulse.com/news It is time to bid farewell to the television of 2008 and welcome 2009 with open arms, but let it be with a sweet, friendly warning. TV viewers are fickle.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/12/08/suffering_dancing_withdrawal_check_out_w Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:29:59 EST Entertainment News 105491@http://www.starpulse.com/news What's that? You've spent the last few months watching Brooke Burke become champion of Dancing With The Stars season 7, and now you have a gaping hole in your Mondays and Tuesdays?

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/11/19/mentalist_performs_real_trick_it_s_a_tv_ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:22:12 EST Entertainment News 103952@http://www.starpulse.com/news BURBANK, Calif. (AP) - In a ho-hum TV season in which most new shows have been greeted with a collective shrug and a click of the remote control, CBS' freshman "The Mentalist"

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/10/31/tv_ratings_wars_who_s_winning_ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:09:53 EST Entertainment News 102420@http://www.starpulse.com/news There is plenty of conflict and drama on primetime television, but the real war is for viewers. The better ratings a show has, the more valuable its advertising slots are.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/10/28/cbs_yanks_low_rated_the_ex_list_from_sch Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:17:31 EST Entertainment News 101979@http://www.starpulse.com/news LOS ANGELES (AP) - CBS has crossed "The Ex List" off its schedule. The hourlong comedy about a woman searching for true love among her ex-boyfriends has been pulled from the network lineup,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/10/16/cbs_gives_a_full_season_order_to_the_men Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:06:28 EST Entertainment News 100988@http://www.starpulse.com/news CBS has given a full season order to its new drama The Mentalist, the season's top new freshman series in viewers and adults 25-54.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/10/08/strong_ratings_for_cbs_mentalist_looks_l Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:26:37 EST Entertainment News 100192@http://www.starpulse.com/news NEW YORK (AP) - CBS is looking good so far this TV season, easily winning last week in the prime-time ratings and perhaps minting a new hit in "The Mentalist."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/10/01/abc_wins_tv_season_s_first_week Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:24:57 EST Entertainment News 99606@http://www.starpulse.com/news NEW YORK (AP) - Strong openings by "Dancing With the Stars" and ABC's most popular prime-time soaps led the network to victory during the first week of a new TV season.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/09/22/tv_what_makes_a_new_show_successful_ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:42:38 EST Entertainment News 98738@http://www.starpulse.com/news During the 2007-2008 television season, the major networks premiered thirty-four new series, but only eleven of those shows will be coming back for a second run.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/09/22/what_to_watch_what_s_airing_re_airing_aa_34 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:13:10 EST Entertainment News 98716@http://www.starpulse.com/news Monday, Sept 22 The Big Bang Theory (CBS, 8 p.m.) -Leonard's dreams come true when he and Penny go on their first date.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/09/03/who_to_watch_a_look_at_some_fresh_faces_ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:46:45 EST Entertainment News 97091@http://www.starpulse.com/news Amanda Righetti has played the bombshell beauty in quite a few style-over-substance programs in television seasons past (The O.C., North Shore, Reunion), but this fall

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/27/must_see_aamp_must_skip_new_dramas_this_ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:40:23 EST Entertainment News 96020@http://www.starpulse.com/news Christian Slater has only one facial expression. His eyebrows are permanently arched in a slightly questioning yet slightly sinister gaze; he has a five o'clock shadow

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