Fox Shows ‘Glee’, ‘Touch’ and Others Will Be Moving Days For Fall 2012-2013 TV Season

Posted on May 14, 2012 by admin

Fox is making a big change in the new fall season. For the 2012-2013 season viewers will see a switch up in some of the most popular FOX TV shows. One of the top rated shows on television today, ‘Glee’, is moving to Thursdays at 9pm, following the ‘X-factor’ results show and ‘American Idol’ midseason. Kiefer Sutherland’s supernatural thriller television series, ‘Touch’, originally filled that Thursday time slot will now be making the move to FOX Primetime Friday nights. ‘Touch’ will premiere before the final season of ‘Fringe’ on Friday nights. Here is a list of the changes and new additions to FOX Primetime schedule for the 2012-2013 seasons.

Monday:

8pm: ‘Bones’
9pm: ‘The Mob Doctor’

Tuesday:

8pm: ‘Raising Hope’
8:30pm: ‘Ben and Kate’
9pm: ‘New Girl’
9:30pm: ‘The Mindy Project’

Wednesday:

8pm: ‘X-Factor’

Thursday:

8pm: ‘X-Factor’ results show
9pm: ‘Glee’

Friday:

8pm: ‘Touch’
9pm: ‘Fringe’

Saturday:

8pm: ‘Fox Sports Saturday’

Sunday:

7pm: ‘NFL OT’
8pm: ‘The Simpsons’
8:30pm: ‘Bob’s Burgers’
9pm: ‘Family Guy’
9:30pm: ‘American Dad’

Shows that aren’t returning: ‘Alcatraz’, ‘Allen Gregory’, ‘Breaking In’, ‘The Finder’, ‘I Hate my Teenage Daughter’, ‘Napoleon’, ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Terra Nova.’ Tune in next fall for all the great new premieres and never miss Primetime programming with Primetime Anytime with the Dish Hopper. With a single click, subscribers can enable your Hopper whole-home DVR to record the Primetime programming from ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. The function will record up to four hours of TV every night and store it to your hard drive making it accessible for 8 days. To learn more about satellite TV providers in your area visit us at Dish Systems or call (866)989-3474.

Viewers Have The Chance To Get Interactive With Oxygen Connect May 18th

Posted on May 2, 2012 by admin

the-glee-project-oxygen The Oxygen Channel is launching a new social TV platform for fans and it is making its big debut in two days. The Platform is called Oxygen Connect and will offer web exclusives, challenges for incentives and a central place to vote during competition shows. Oxygen Connect is set up so it will be woven into the second-screen experience for the ‘Glee Project.’ ‘The Glee Project’ is an American reality television series from Oxygen and serves as an audition for the Fox TV series, ‘Glee.’ The winner will receive a seven-episode arc in the following season of the show. Original air date was June 12^th, 2011 and is moving into its second season which premieres on June 5^th, 2012. Subscribers looking to take advantage of Oxygen’s social TV platform will be able to sign up on May 18^th, 2012 and receive access to a special viewing of the web-only series, ‘The Glee Project’. All it takes to sign up is have a registered Facebook account that you can sign up with and create a profile.

Each week during ‘The Glee Project’, viewers will be able to participate in missions to earn custom badge points to create a more personalized viewing experience. The points will unlock sneak peeks and live chats with contenders. The amount of points you get may even add up to enough to get you a face-to-face meeting with contestants. On the platform ‘Glee Project’ fans can use Twitter hashtags to vote for their favorite contenders during what the channel is calling “Last Chance Performances.” Other Viewers will be able to see votes as they come in real time with the top vote-getter winning a featured spot on Oxygen Connect. “Tuning in live each week and voting is a key way of earning exclusive badges and ensuring their favorite performance gets unlocked online for a full week,” Kavanagh says. For the latest satellite TV programming updates visit us at DISH-Systems or call (866)939-3747. Will you tune in and participate?

Make The Switch To DISH Network: Don’t Lose Out On Seeing Your Favorite Shows On FOX, The CW And Many Other Primetime Channels

Posted on April 3, 2012 by admin

If you lost access to some of your favorite programming over the weekend, you are not alone. Tens of thousands of DirecTV subscribers from Sacramento all the way to Modesto, New York, Chicago, New Orleans and Philadelphia were unable to watch KTLA-TV, WGN and 23 other popular television stations. This is due in large part to the broadcast industry crossfire over money. DirecTV has filed a complaint with the FCC over their disagreement with Tribune Broadcasting. In the disagreement, DirecTV claims Tribune reneged on their deal that would have kept the latter’s television stations on the satellite service. On the other hand, Tribune claims DirecTV has been misleading their subscribers saying that they have an agreement in place when they actually don’t. Tribune Broadcasting said in a statement that without a deal in place DirecTV and their subscribers would lose access to Tribune’s local stations. This will mean that DirecTV subscribers will be missing a ton of their favorite channels and programming. For example Tribune’s KTLA is the local affiliate of the CW in Los Angeles, so this means subscribers will miss shows such as ‘America’s Next Top Model,’ Gossip Girl’ and ‘Vampire Diaries’. Also all of you ‘American Idol’ fanatics will not get to see who survives another week because Tribune is the parent of Fox 40. Tribune president Nils Larsen said in a statement last Thursday that if an agreement is not reached DirecTV subscribers will still be able to watch programs on broadcast stations for free in high definition with a TV antenna or by signing up with an alternative pay-TV provider.

Sounds like a huge headache, right? If you want to avoid the hassle and watch your favorite programming without fear of being interrupted then let DISH Network show you the way to a better viewing experience. DISH Network recently launched their new whole-home entertainment system called the Hopper. The Hopper comes equipped with an exclusive feature that gives you instant On Demand access to your favorite shows that premiere on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC in HD. This means that for three hours a night HD primetime programming it will automatically record all 4 of these big networks, without you even having to set a timer. This will give you access to all that primetime programming On Demand for up to 8 days from the initial air date. To learn more about satellite TV programming service in your area visit us at DISH Systems or call (866)989-3474.

FOX Announces That ‘House’ Will End After Its Eighth Season

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

The doctor has almost officially left the building. Last week it was announced that the medical drama ‘House’ would be ending after 8 great seasons. The current season runs until the end of May. ‘House’ stars Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory; a no holds barred doctor that tells it like it is. The antisocial doctor specializes in diagnostic medicine and does whatever it takes to save his parents lives. ‘House’ has attained sturdy ratings throughout its eight-year-run, staying primarily in the teens. The show hit its peak in its third season with 19.4 million viewers, with the ratings consistently declining every season after. This show has been able to last as long as it has due to the great acting done by Hugh Laurie. Other recognizable characters have been Olivia Wilde (Tron Legacy), Kal Penn (Harold and Kumar) and Charlyne Yi (Knocked Up) just to name a few.

The show almost didn’t even make it to the eighth season. Back in January production company NBC Universal and FOX got into a huge dispute, in regards to who was going to pay for the new series from that point. Fortunately for fans of the show, the show was renewed and was able to properly end. ‘House’ was part of the impressive 2004 pilot season that brought hits like ‘Lost’, ‘The Office’, ‘CSI New York’ and ‘Rescue Me’. Out of the list of shows, ‘Lost’ only lasted 6 seasons, ‘Rescue Me’ made it to its seventh season, ‘The Office’ lost Steve Carell last year but remained on the air and finally ‘CSI NY’ is the only one still going strong. With ‘House’ lasting eight seasons it seems like this show has fared very well. While it is sad for fans that the show is ending, at least it will have a proper finale to wrap up the series. The series finale is set to air in May. To learn more about your satellite TV programming package visit us at DISH-Systems.com or call (866)989-3474.

Must See Monday Fall TV Programming

Posted on September 26, 2011 by admin

Fall TV season is officially in full swing. Starting last week we got to see great new premieres such as ;’The XFactor’, ‘Desperate Housewives’, ‘Two and A Half Men’, ‘Pan Am’, ‘Revenge’, ‘Dancing With The Stars’ etc. This week follows suite with some great new must see programming. Check out the must see programming for tonight:

8/7c. Terra Nova (Fox): This Spielberg-produced drama is about people sent from a dying future Earth to the prehistoric past. Settle in and enjoy this cinematic two-hour season premiere.
8pm Gossip Girl (The CW): The new season kicks off with a little Dair, Chuck living on the edge, a pregnancy reveal, Nate getting cougar’d by Elizabeth Hurley and Serena doing Hollywood. The CW’s guilty pleasure is back, don’t miss it.
8:30 pm 2 Broke Girls (CBS):Is a solid, old-fashioned sitcom about two mismatched girls taking on the big city and makin’ their dreams come true. They become waitresses in a Brooklyn diner. Hilarity ensues.
9pm Hart of Dixie (The CW): This series is about a Dr. (Rachel Bilson) gets transferred out of the Big City to a small town in Alabama. Cast includes Scott Porter (Friday Night Lights) and Cress Williams (Grey’s Anatomy) are among the cast’s standouts.
9pm Two and a Half Men (CBS): With its highest premiere yet last week, Ashton Kutcher gave the show its Mojo back. Tune in tonight for a new episode.
9:30pm Mike and Molly (CBS): Starring Emmy winner and funny women Melissa McCarthy stars with Billy Gardell in this comedy. The return for Season 2 shows mike getting ready to move in with his fiancee and her family.
10pm Weeds (Showtime): Silas’ act of betrayal tees up a sisterly showdown between Nancy and Jill in this season finale. Don’t miss it because this show has yet to be renewed.
10:30 pm The Big C (Showtime): Another season finale in which Cathy runs a marathon in honor of Lee, but what awaits her at the finish line is a lot more than a ribbon and Dixie cup of Gatorade.

Tune in tonight to catch all these great shows. What is your favorite show so far this Fall Season? Let us know what you think. Watch below for a clip of the season premiere of ‘Gossip Girl’. To add any of these programs to your satellite TV programming package visit us at Dish Systems or call (888)566-3979.

Summer Television Series to Watch on DISH Network From ‘Big Brother’ to ‘True Blood’

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

Hope everyone is enjoying their first day of summer, even if it is spent inside an office today! Here’s something that everyone can look forward to though, as we clue you in on what’s new in TV programming this summer. Some of the series picking up steam this summer are highly anticipated amongst viewers, including season 4 of ‘True Blood’ as fans continue to go through #TBWithdrawals; while other series are boosting programming with hot guest stars like Mary J Blige and Julianne Moore on ‘The Marriage Ref.’ We’ve put together an abbreviated list of what TV viewers can expect to watch on some of the main channels of entertainment, available on DISH Network – get your DVRs ready!

Tuesday, June 21:

‘Expedition Impossible,’ 9pm on ABC
‘The Hot Zone,’ 10pm on ABC

Thursday, June 23:

‘Burn Notice,’ 9pm on USA
‘Suits,’ 10pm on NB

Sunday, June 16:

‘Leverage,’ 9pm on TNT
‘True Blood,’ 9pm on HBO
‘The Marriage Ref,’ 10pm on NBC

Wednesday, June 27:

‘Weeds,’ 10pm on Showtime
‘The Big C,’ 10:30pm on Showtime

Thursday, June 28:

‘Take the Money and Run,’ 9pm on ABC

Wednesday, June 29:

‘Melissa and Joey,’ 8pm on ABC Family
‘Great State of Georgia,’ 8:30pm on ABC Family
‘Royal Pains,’ 9pm on USA
‘Necessary Roughness,’ 10pm on USA

Thursday, July 7:

‘Big Brother,’ 9pm on CBS

Friday, July 8:

‘Torchwood,’ 10pm on STARZ

Sunday, July 10:

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ 10pm on HBO

Monday, July 11:

‘Eureka,’ 8pm on Syfy
‘Design Star,’ 9pm on HGTV
‘The Closer,’ 9pm on TNT
‘Rizzoli and Isles,’ 10pm on TNT

Tuesday, July 12:

‘Gordon Ramsey’s Great Escape,’ 9pm on BBC America

Wednesday, July 13:

‘Rescue Me,’ 10pm on FX

Friday, July 15:

‘Haven,’ 10pm on Syfy

Sunday, July 17:

‘Breaking Bad,’ 10pm on AMC

Monday, July 18:

‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ 8pm on FOX

Sunday, July 24:

‘Same Name,’ 9pm on CBS
‘Entourage,’ 10:30pm on HBO

Tuesday, August 2:

‘The Rachel Zoe Project,’ 9pm on Bravo
‘Fashion Hunters,’ 10pm on Bravo
‘Mad Fashion,’ 10:30pm on Bravo

Monday, August 8:

‘Bachelor Pad,’ 8pm on ABC
‘America’s Karaoke Challenge,’ 10pm on ABC

Monday, August 15:

‘The Lying Game,’ 9pm on ABC Family

Wednesday, August 24:

‘Buried Treasure,’ 8pm on FOX

You can watch the trailer for season two of NBC’s ‘The Marriage Ref,’ and Anna Paquin’s public service announcement for ‘True Blood,’ fans going through withdrawals, below. Make sure your TV programming package carries all of your favorite summer shows, by visiting DISH Network authorized retailer, DISH Systems online or by call 866-989-3474. Which TV shows are you most looking forward to watching this summer?

Gleeks’ Dreams Come True in New Reality Series ‘The Glee Project’ on Oxygen

Posted on June 10, 2011 by admin

You can’t deny that there are times when you catch your inner Gleek coming out, whether you’ve secretly downloaded the songs on your iPod or you linger a little too long in the living room while your teens catch up on the latest episode. There’s something about the hit TV show ‘Glee’ on FOX that has earned its broad fan base beyond the teeny boppers considering the surprising talent and somewhat mature storyline. Inspired by the Golden Globe winning musical TV series, ’Glee,’ Oxygen is bringing a new reality TV competition to its programming on DISH Network called ‘The Glee Project.’ Oxygen’s latest reality show will feature twelve finalists out of 40,000 Gleeks who auditioned, in a competition unlike any other where the last person standing – or singing – will win a seven episode guest role on the next season of ‘Glee.’

The 12 finalists will be judged on their vocal abilitiy, choreography, acting and overall personality as it fits into the ‘Glee’ show. ‘Glee’s’ casting director and vocal producer will be among some of the mentors to help guide the competitors towards earning the top honor. Below, you’ll find a clip that will introduce you to six of the 12 contestants, giving you an idea of what’s in store for this season of ‘The Glee Project.’ Don’t miss the premiere of Oxygen’s ‘The Glee Project’ on Sunday, June 12 at 9pm, part of DISH Network’s America’s Top 200 programming package and above. To add Oxygen to your satellite TV programming, visit authorized DISH Network retailer, DISH Systems online or call 888-566-3474. From the video below, which contestant do you think has the best shot of making it as a guest cast member on ‘Glee?’

DISH Network and LIN Media Reach Retrans Agreement, Programming Restored

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin

DISH Network subscribers can breathe a sigh of relief now that all LIN Media programming has been restored in the 17 different markets that were affected by the negotiations. Major cities like Albuquerque and Green Bay had to miss out on the ‘Top 13′ week of ‘American Idol,’ but luckily an agreement has been reached so Buffalo, Ft. Wayne, Lafayette and others will be able to watch all of the March Madness action on CBS. Although the exact terms of the retrans consent agreement were not disclosed, DISH subscribers can be assured that they won’t be missing out on any of their favorite primetime programming or NCAA Men’s Basketball Division I Championship Tournament, starting Tuesday (March 15), for the complete TV schedule visit our March Madness blog post.

LIN Media‘s President and CEO Vincent L. Sadusky has this to say about the agreement: “We are pleased that our negotiations with DISH Network resulted in a fair resolution and a new retransmission consent agreement. We thank our viewers and our advertisers for their tremendous support.”

To learn more about DISH Network programming, visit authorized DISH Network retailer, DISH Systems, online or call 866-989-3474. You can also visit DISH Systems for satellite TV news and updates on Twitter and Facebook.

‘American Idol’ Online Voting Begins Tuesday Night – Enhanced Experience With GoogleTV

Posted on March 1, 2011 by admin

It’s a full week of ‘American Idol’ on DISH Network, starting with the live performance of the top 12 guys tonight (Tuesday), followed by the top 12 female finalists tomorrow night (Wednesday) and the results shows on Thursday. Tonight on ‘American Idol,’ the judging is in the voters’ hands with the first live performance by the top 12 guys in the competition, watch it in HD on FOX, part of DISH Network programming. Tonight’s show will also mark the first time in ‘Idol’ history that viewers can go online to AmericanIdol.com to cast their votes after the show.

Since the show is bringing in an online component for the first time ever, we thought it’d be beneficial for us to point out to those of you with Google TV how seamless you can incorporate the online voting to your viewing experience. While you’re watching ‘American Idol’ live, you can simultaneously chat with your friends on Twitter and then move directly to the ‘American Idol’ website after the show to cast your vote for your favorite male singer. You won’t have to leave the room or even get up off of your couch if you have Google TV all hooked up and ready to go now that you can interact online and watch your favorite satellite TV programming simultaneously.

To learn more about the exclusive features you get with Google TV through DISH Network visit authorized DISH Network retailer DISH Systems online or call 866-989-3474. You can also find satellite TV updates by following DISH Systems on Twitter and Facebook!