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Sleuth 101
ABC takes its magnifying glass to victims, suspects, red herrings, motives and improvisation in the new comedy-mystery series hosted by Cal Wilson.
When ‘Exclusives’ come full Circle
Despite a few teething problems, The Circle girls had a good rapport on Day 1. But their ‘Exclusive’ with Eva Mendes had already aired on The Morning Show on Seven.
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Airdate: Crash
Crash, the television series based on the 2004 film of the same name, will premiere next month on the Showcase channel.
Wil Anderson on Chelsea Lately
This just in…. Wil Anderson will appear on tonight’s episode of Chelsea, Lately on E!
Pay TV slams FTA rebate
The Pay TV sector joins a chorus of commentary that criticises some $250m that will be handed back to commercial free to air networks.
XYZnetworks signs acquisition deal
The LifeStyle Channels will now have access to titles including Location Location Location, The Secret Millionaire, Ladette to Lady & Wife Swap.
Airdate: Welcome to Vancouver
Foxtel’s coverage of the Olympics begins at 4:50am on Saturday but the bulk of its broadcast begins with a two hour live special, Welcome to Vancouver.
Airdate: Super Bowl XLIV
The Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints will battle it out at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida on Monday morning (AU).
News:
Richard Dean Anderson to visit Australia
US actor Richard Dean Anderson will headline a Stargate Convention to be held in Sydney and Melbourne in March.
2010 Rock Eisteddfod cancelled
After 30 years the future of the iconic Rock Eisteddfod is in doubt, with organisers cancelling the 2010 event due to a lack of funding.
Me and My Monsters to film in Sydney
Sydney will be home to the filming of a new international children’s TV series from the Jim Henson Company.
Hungry Beast finds 80% favour internet filter
80% of Australians are in favour of the proposed internet filter according to a survey commissioned by Hungry Beast.
24 film back on the cards
Twentieth Century Fox has picked up a pitch from a writer for a 24 film which sees Jack Bauer travelling to Europe.
Late night Timeshifting
Set the PVR and go to bed? If there is any trend in Timeshifted results so far, it is benefitting ‘late night’ dramas.
Should Finance Experts disclose deals?
So which is worse? Perving on Miranda Kerr or not fessing up that your company has a commercial deal with a network?
Charlie Sheen charged
Charlie Sheen has been charged with a felony menacing, third-degree assault and criminal mischief stemming from that Christmas Day incident.
Programming:
Returning: Wilfred
Television’s most irascible, offensive, lazy, cynical and pot-smoking mutt is coming back.
Airdate: Kings
US drama Kings, which stars former Home and Away actor Christopher Egan, will get a run on 7TWO.
Sopranos finally sing on 7TWO
Acclaimed HBO drama The Sopranos finally begins its rerun on 7TWO next week.
Bumped: Saturday Disney
As expected, Seven is moving Saturday Disney to 9am to make room for Weekend Sunrise.
Returning: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
It may have finished its run in the US, but the second season of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles is coming to GO!
Media Watch ready for new targets
Host Jonathan Holmes is ready for 2010 media changes including the ABC’s continuous News channel and newspaper websites that are no longer free.
Cougar Town
The hunt is on for love, sex and comedy schtick as Courtney Cox returns as a rather desperate housewife on the prowl in Florida.

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