Media Players

Truman Beatboxes for H&R Block

2008-04-01T10:23:00.002-04:00

Did you check out the latest Truman video yet? It's an ode to human beatboxer Lasse Gjertsen.

Can't believe we're 15 days away from tax day!

Check out Truman's Myspace page to meet the man behind the vids

Or visit H&R Block's Facebook page and get in on the tax talking fun :)

Scoble, Twitter, and H&R Block

2008-04-01T10:08:00.002-04:00

H&R Block has a Twitter feed and we've been enjoying interacting with the Twitter community, both listening and getting involved in the conversation. Last week, we noticed that Robert Scoble was hanging out at H&R Block, getting his taxes done and H&R Block wanted to see how it was going.

This resulted in an awesome response:

And Mr. Scoble shared his thoughts with FaceReviews as well:

So what do you think about Twitter?

Gimme Shelter

2008-03-11T11:29:00.000-04:00

Another video in Truman's YouTube / MySpace campaign to get the word out about online tax filing.

This video is about the importance of having audit protection. Tax audits are like colonoscopies — always unpleasant! Lately Truman's been seeing tax programs that show you a little "tax audit meter" to tell you if you have a good chance of getting audited. But he doesn't get it. What good is having a warning that you may, or may not get audited? You don't need a warning flag! You need people to represent ya! And that's another reason he files online with the Block. Because the Block Represents!

H&R Block represents on Facebook too...

The Deductor, making taxes fun

2008-02-20T13:53:00.001-05:00

OK well I wouldn't go that far, but if you're struggling to do your taxes and want a break, why don't you try to kick some IRS butt in this cool widget game from H&R Block:

Counting Down the Days to Tax Time

2008-02-12T13:47:00.001-05:00

I am a HUGE tax procrastinator...seriously. Somebody has to make me sit down and get em done. That's why I'm thankful for (but also scared of checking) this Countdown to Tax Day widget, powered by H&R Block.

I know once I get them done, I'll have a huge weight lifted... have you filed yet?

You can brag about it at H&R Block's Facebook page, but if they're done already, I may hate you.

How to file your taxes online using onions and electrolytes

2008-02-04T17:40:00.000-05:00

This is a shout-out to one of Truman's favorite videos on YouTube, How to Charge an iPod Using Electrolytes and an Onion. He wanted to kick it up a few notches so Truman set out to generate enough veggie energy to power his laptop long enough to file his taxes online. But can he do it?

If widgets, discussion boards and games are more your thing (less mess, no fuss), visit H&R Block's Facebook page

Your Patriotic Duty.

2008-01-17T11:57:00.002-05:00

A lot of people are talking about the 2008 presidential campaign and all the candidates like Hillary, Barack, Rudi, Mitt, Mike and John who have thoughts on ways to fix the economy. Truman Greene's not dissing any of their ideas but he's got a plan to rock our economy: File with the Block and use your refund to buy all sorts of junk you don't need. The more you spend, the better we do that's his motto. That's just real-deal economics Truman Greene style. What do you think?

Want to talk about all this stuff with other tax paying voters? Visit H&R Block's Facebook page

Sellout or Zealot? You Decide.

2008-01-10T13:24:00.000-05:00

The BLOCK is in DA HOUSE!!! Truman Greene is at it again:

Nice abs, Truman!

More fun at H&R Block's Facebook page... who knew taxes could be so amusing?

Getting Naked for the Block

2008-01-09T13:17:00.000-05:00

Have you met Truman Greene? He is H&R Block's #1 Fan, a tax groupie, and he is basically willing to do ANYTHING to get the word out about filing your taxes online with H&R Block.

Here's his tribute video to the Star Wars Kid and the OK Go on treadmills. There's even a little nudity... who knew H&R Block could get someone so inspired??

Learn more about Truman on his MySpace page and while you're there, check out his blogs, photos and cool H&R Block widgets.

And visit H&R Block's Facebook page for more stuff that you wouldn't expect from a tax prep company.

Create-Your-Hero with NBC.com and Sprint

2007-11-16T17:23:00.000-05:00

Create-Your-Hero is the latest big Heroes promo, sponsored by Sprint. The fanbase every week votes on new traits for the male and female Heroes, and the most-picked traits will be incorporated into new Heroes whose evolution will be shown on the air every Monday. I voted for new Heroes from Africa and Asia, and the leaderboard has them coming from America and Europe. So you can see how in step I am with the fans.

Chuck vs. The Truth Preview

2007-11-12T11:03:00.000-05:00

The Best of the Colbert Report DVD is here!

2007-11-06T13:36:00.000-05:00

With the WGA strike leaving us without our daily dose of The Colbert Report, what's a fan to do?

Luckily, Comedy Central is releasing The Best of the Colbert Report on DVD today! As in, right now! Go get yourself a copy and you'll never be lonely for Colbert again...

And check out this widget with highlights from the DVD.

Photo Contest from Bring It On: In It To Win It

2007-11-05T09:06:00.000-05:00

What's better than getting the smokin' new cheerleader movie as a holiday gift? Winning it along with the rest of the Bring It On hits in The Bring It On Cheerbook 4-DVD Collection!
That's right you can win Bring It On, Bring It On Again, Bring It On: All or Nothing and Bring It On: In It To Win It.

Submit your best school spirit photo on MyYearbook.com now and see how you fare. You'll need to register for a profile on the site.

Your pic will go into "battle" against someone else's submission- people on MyYearbook will vote on the pictures submitted, and the pics with the most votes by December 1 will go into a tournament.

Whoever wins the most votes gets The Bring It On Cheerbook 4-DVD Collection, plus $5,000 MyYearbook lunch money or points to use on the site for fun stuff like buying virtual gifts for friends who have profiles there.

FIGHT!

2007-11-02T16:34:00.000-04:00

Gotta love live TV. On NBC's Phenomenon, Criss Angel and contestant Jim Callahan get into a bit of a ruckus:
Criss Angel Uri Geller Phenomenon

Werewolf Bar Mitzvah

2007-11-02T16:31:00.000-04:00

Spooky, scary. Watch the clip:

Download the MP3 of the full song on the Werewolf Bar Mitzvah homepage.

Cool New Downloads from Bring It On: In It To Win It

2007-11-01T15:46:00.000-04:00

While you wait for this hot cheerleading movie to hit stores December 18, keep an eye on the site for great new downloads and fun, including icons, wallpaper, cast bios, even an exclusive clip of star Ashley Benson from the beginning of the film.

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Remember to keep checking back for more scoop on Bring It On: In It To Win it.

Bring It On: In It To Win It Hot New Movie

2007-10-26T15:31:00.000-04:00

Before she was Mary Jane and Marie Antoinette, Kirsten Dunst starred as Toros team captain Torrance in the beloved hit Bring It On!

Now, just in time for holiday gift-giving there's a hot new Bring It On movie coming to DVD (available December 18).

Check out the trailer and the rest of the cool stuff at the official site for this hot cheerleading movie!

Bring It On: In It to Win It definitely “brings it” with lots of laughs, great music, and amazing cheer sequences.

Two talented and glamorous cheerleading squads The Sharks and The Jets face off at a national cheer championship. The Sharks squad captain discovers her new crush is from none other than the rival Jets squad. Just like in West Side Story, the Jets and Sharks are going to rumble!

The cast includes Jennifer Tisdale, the older sister of High School Musical’s Ashley Tisdale. Ashley contributes to the soundtrack, which also features Beyonce and JoJo! TV favorites in the film include Ashley Benson (Days of Our Lives, The O.C., and Seventh Heaven), Michael Copone (One Tree Hill), and Cassie Scerbo (Slumber Party Girls).

Colbert for President

2007-10-17T17:40:00.000-04:00

All our dreams finally came true last night, as Stephen Colbert announced his intention to run for President (in the state of South Carolina). We'll vote for you any day!

Visit Indecision 2008 for more breaking news now.

Coastal Dreams- Catch the Butterfly for Great Exclusives

2007-10-11T09:00:00.002-04:00

Coastal Dreams fans can channel Where's Waldo with the weekly scavenger hunt: Catch the Butterfly.

NBC.com invites everyone to keep an eye out for a hidden green butterfly, once you find it you can unlock cool exclusives to the hottest daytime drama.

Coastal Dreams- Great Video Widget brings the Cast to You

2007-10-11T09:00:00.001-04:00

NBC.com has introduced a cool video widget to let Coastal Dreams fans watch right on their personal sites some see great behind the scenes fun with the actors from the hottest daytime drama taking the online personality quiz! That's right, get the stars of the online only drama right on your MySpace, Facebook, blog and more.

My Name is Earl: Respect the Meat Sing Along Video

2007-10-11T09:00:00.000-04:00

My Name is Earl – Please Respect the Meat

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The Free Earl video was a blockbuster, and now there's another great music video with the cast of My Name is Earl: Respect the Meat.

The video will air during next week's episode (Thursday October 18, 8 pm Eastern/ 7 Central), and we're thrilled to be able to offer this sneak peek.

In this hysterical song Darnell calls for animal rights, asking his Camden County neighbors to consider vegetarianism. This awesome footage features back up dancers Joy and Catalina in short red dresses and a rap session from Earl.

Dangerous Encounters on National Geographic Channel -- Python Attack!

2007-10-10T17:30:00.000-04:00

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Huge python. Bad bite. Watch it. Read Brady Barr's first person account of the attack.

DIY Network Car Giveaway Video- Crowd Goes Wild

2007-10-08T09:30:00.000-04:00

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Young and old alike are wowed by the return to the tracks of the restored Pontiac Trans Am! A lucky winner will get to drive one of these beauties home. After watching the excited crowd, see the extended version.

The celebration doesn't stop at the racetrack, a lucky winner can drive home a Limited Edition Burt Reynolds Trans Am.

Get the pedal to the metal to submit your video entry by November 30, and tune into Celebrity Rides: Burt Builds a Bandit premiering Friday October 19 at 10 pm Eastern/ 9 Central only on DIY Network. Get the scoop about the series.

DIY Network Car Giveaway Video- Hot Car

2007-10-08T09:20:00.000-04:00

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Watch this cool racing video and get pumped for DIY Network's classic car contest! Can't you just see yourself cruising in the Limited Edition Burt Reynolds Trans Am?

Hurry to submit your video entry by November 30, and tune into Celebrity Rides: Burt Builds a Bandit premiering Friday October 19 at 10 pm Eastern/ 9 Central only on DIY Network. Get the scoop about the series.

DIY Network Car Giveaway Video - Obey the Cop

2007-10-08T09:10:00.000-04:00

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Don't dare defy this lawman, or your entry will be disqualified from DIY Network's classic car contest! You don't want to forfeit the chance to win the Limited Edition Burt Reynolds Trans Am, so listen up as this funny cop gives you some of the rules and regulations. Check out the great outtake, then see the full length version!

Remember to submit your video entry by November 30, and tune into Celebrity Rides: Burt Builds a Bandit premiering Friday October 19 at 10 pm Eastern/ 9 Central only on DIY Network. Here's the scoop on the series.

DIY Network Gives Away Classic Race Car- Submit Your Video Now!

2007-10-08T09:00:00.002-04:00

DIY Network introduces a great new installment of the Celebrity Rides automotive programming franchise on Friday October 19 when movie legend Burt Reynolds begins restoration of classic Pontiac Trans Am vehicles.

Reynolds and a talented team bring these racing sensations back to life, and let you see everything that happens between the dramatic "Before" and "After". Five great episodes will air on Friday nights at 10 pm Eastern/ 9 Central, starting October 19.

You can win one of these restored gems- enter this great classic car contest from DIY Network. Hit the gas on your film making. You'll have through November 30 to submit a video explaining why YOU deserve to win the Burt Reynolds Limited edition Trans Am!

Be as wacky or as serious as you want in the video, but remember Reynolds will be one of the judges, so make sure you impress the legend himself. He'll announce the winner during the finale on December 14!

30 Rock Returns Tonight!

2007-10-04T09:25:00.000-04:00

Best comedy on TV:

30 Rock, back on NBC tomorrow at 8:30/9:30c

2007-10-03T17:48:00.000-04:00

Dr. Steve-O's Daily Dose

2007-10-03T17:29:00.000-04:00

Dr. Steve-O airs only once a week, but with the Daily Dose widget, you can get fresh perspective every day. It's just what the Doctor ordered! Visit the Dr. Steve-O site for more!

Coastal Dreams Premiere Day- Now Live on NBC.com

2007-10-02T09:00:00.000-04:00

The sizzling premiere of the hottest daytime drama is finally here!

Don't forget to sign up now to take part in all the Coastal Dreams excitement: even get text messages from the characters.

Dr. Steve-O premieres tonight!!

2007-10-01T08:39:00.000-04:00

USA Network's newest reality show Dr. Steve-O is premiering tonight at 11pm. Join Steve-O and Trishelle as they travel the country in their tricked-out ambulance saving the wussies of America one poor sucker at a time.

Check out some of these leaked scenes to see what Steve-O is getting into this season:

Visit the Dr. Steve-O website for more!

Coastal Dreams on iVillage: Limited Time Only, Episodes 1 and 2

2007-09-28T14:01:00.000-04:00

Breaking news for daytime fans: check out Coastal Dreams on iVillage now for a limited time preview of Episodes 1 and 2 of the hottest daytime drama.

Coastal Dreams is coming exclusively to NBC.com on October 2. Surf on over before it is too late to meet the gorgeous cast and catch the DRAMA ahead of schedule.

Remember, new webisodes will air only on NBC.com every Tuesday and Thursday.

ER Season Premiere Treat- Live Blog

2007-09-27T10:00:00.005-04:00

The acclaimed medical drama is back tonight for the 14th season at 10 pm Eastern/ 9 Central. ER fans can get in on the fun by leaving questions and comments for a special live chat with star Parminder Nagra and writer/co-executive producer Dr. Joe Sachs.

Nagra and Sachs will be online after the show, starting at 11 pm Eastern, so surf over to see what's been asked and leave a message for them. Then come back after the show.

The Office Live Blog Chat- Office Party of the Year

2007-09-27T10:00:00.004-04:00

Fans gearing up for The Office one hour season premiere tonight (9 Eastern/ 8 Central) can get the Office party started by checking out the comments and questions other aficionados are leaving for Executive producer Greg Daniels.

That’s right, Greg Daniels will be online after the premiere starting at 10 pm Eastern for a chat. So, surf over and share your thoughts on the best workplace comedy now and check back after the show.

My Name is Earl Live Chat

2007-09-27T10:00:00.002-04:00

The Free Earl video calling for Earl's release from jail was a huge hit! The new season kicks off with a special one hour premiere tonight Thursday September 27 at 8 pm Eastern/ 9 Central.

Celebrate with a live blog chat that let's you rap with Executive Producer Greg Garcia.

Stop by ahead of the show to drop Greg a line, and come back at 9 pm Eastern after the show for the chat. And don't forget: Free Earl!

Law & Order SVU Wants to Hear from You

2007-09-25T09:00:00.000-04:00

Celebrate the season premiere of Law & Order SVU tonight Tuesday September 25 at 10 pm Eastern/ 9 Central with a live blog chat that let's you interact with one of the show's creators and one of the talented new stars!

Starting at 11 pm Eastern/10 pm Central after you see the show, surf over to talk with Executive Producer Neal Baer and new star Adam Beach who plays Detective Chester Lake. You can leave comments and questions for them before the discussion, so be sure to head over and drop them a line.

Dr. Steve-O Wussy Magnets

2007-09-25T08:43:00.000-04:00

Love refrigerator magnet poetry, but feel stifled by the lack of nouns and verbs expressing the real you? Then check out this new widget for USA Network's upcoming show, Dr. Steve-O.

Find Steve-O-isms, and a carefully selected blend of adjectives, nouns and whatever else Steve-O might use to communicate his ideas on this virtual fridge door to express how you really feel. Check out what other people have to say and make sure you tag and save your own masterpieces to share with the world.

Experience the poetry that is the life of Dr. Steve-O...

And don't forget to visit Dr. Steve-O's virtual office for more!

Coastal Dreams: Sneak Peek of Online-Only Drama on NBC.com

2007-09-24T09:00:00.001-04:00

See the sizzling preview of Coastal Dreams, a new online-only original drama coming Tuesday October 2 exclusively to NBC.com.

This limited-time video clip is available to bloggers to post right onto their sites, courtesy of NBC!

Coastal Dreams is truly interactive: the site will feature character blogs, text messages from the characters and even special online events. NBC.com will air sizzling new episodes each Tuesday and Thursday (24 webisodes in total)

A little about the plot: two twenty-something friends move to an idyllic shore town for a fresh start, but find themselves embroiled in complicated romances and intrigues that lead to major danger and drama.

Indecision 2008: Superheroes for President?

2007-09-24T08:52:00.000-04:00

Indecision 2008 has done it again.

If you're a comic book fan, check out the site for the latest Candidate Casting Couch, comparing the major political candidates, from both parties, with a slew of comic book superheroes/villains.

Look for Onslaught, Black Lightning, Metamorpho and more....

Isn't it time for your yearly physical? Dr. Steve-O's office is officially open

2007-09-19T19:04:00.000-04:00

The official Dr. Steve-O site has launched and it's a doozy.

With Dr. Steve-O updates, pictures from the show, even hotter pictures of Trishelle, widgets, games and more, hopefully you won't mind this next trip to the doctor's office.

NBC Subway Takeovers: Chuck and Journeyman Ride the Rails

2007-09-19T09:17:00.000-04:00

More subway wraps from NBC, this time for Chuck and Journeyman.

Next stop, 1965.

Take a ride on the Nerd Herd train.

My Name is Earl: Free Earl! Sing Along Video

2007-09-18T15:52:00.000-04:00

The cast of My Name is Earl pour their hearts and voices (some very off-key) into an impassioned appeal for Earl Hickey (Jason Lee) to be released from jail.

In last season's finale Earl found himself in the slammer, and now wife Joy (Jamie Pressly) and the rest of the cast are hitting the airwaves celebrity sing-along style to plead to get him free.

There's an exclusive clip with an alternative ending only on NBC.com! More exclusive video fun on NBC.com- the "making of clip" behind the sing-along.

Enjoy, and remember to add your voice to call to Free Earl!

Heroes Subway Wraps: Save the MTA, Save the World

2007-09-17T14:31:00.000-04:00

Everyone's favorite superhero serial drama, Heroes, has taken over the Time Square shuttles:

Don't worry, New York! We will save yoooooooou!

Micah is controlling this subway car with his mind.

Commuters: HRG is watching you.

Bionic Woman Pilot Clips: Bionics Are Serious Business

2007-09-17T12:33:00.000-04:00

Watch these clips, or Sarah Corvus may come after you.

Seriously, she's crazy.
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Chuck Pilot Clips: Happy Monday, Now Watch These Immediately

2007-09-17T12:17:00.000-04:00

A week is way, way too long for any true TV junkie to wait to see the pilot of the future NBC megahit Chuck. In case you've got the shakes, hit play for a nice hit of primo YouTube goodness.

Stop the presses, who is that?
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That's awesome.
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I'm thinking maybe pancakes.

Dr. Steve-O is coming for your wussy men!

2007-09-15T19:01:00.000-04:00

Steve-O (of MTV Jackass fame) is currently busy shooting the first season of his new show for the USA network, Dr. Steve-O. Steve-O, along with his “hot nurse” assistant Trishelle (from the Real World) are helping weenie guys become the men they always wanted to be. You always thought Steve-O had a good heart deep down, didn’t you?

The show premieres 11pm EST on October 1st, but check out these sneak preview clips to get a taste of what's in store:

NBC and Blockbuster Are Giving It Away

2007-09-10T12:01:00.000-04:00

What's better than seeing the pilots of three of the new NBC shows early? Seeing them early and for free, obviously. Check out this deal between NBC and Blockbuster to offer a preview DVD of Chuck, Life, and Journeyman, along with a 2-minute preview of Bionic Woman, either in-store or through their direct mail service. For free, and without the ethical complications of downloading them on Bittorrent.

Chuck Promo: I Teared Up A Couple of Times

2007-09-10T11:54:00.001-04:00

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Check out more Chuck. And more Chuck. And still more Chuck.

Bionic Woman Microsites -- Fake News and Productivity-Destorying Mini Games

2007-09-10T11:32:00.000-04:00

In the tradition of the PrimaTech Paper Company site and other Heroes ARG efforts, NBC has launched a handful of microsites for Bionic Woman, targeted at fans who want to dive deeper into the setting:

The Center for Ethical Bionics-Supposedly the "good guys" of the Bionic World, warning of the potential dangers of bionic research on human beings. For example, this bio of Sarah Corvus, (played by Katee Sackhoff, a.k.a. Starbuck), which delves into her becoming the first Bionic Woman. One especially cool thing about the site is how it mixes together real-life information about bionic research and fictional stories from the show's setting.

Bionic Assessment Test-Take this test to find out how well your bionic implants are working. Apparently, the higher your score, the more bionic you are (and the less productive you are at work, natch). The mixed-up keyboard game is the devil, I say, the devil. My high score is 81, beat that.

Ice-T hosts new New Law & Order: SVU season preview

2007-09-07T18:01:00.000-04:00

NBC.com has just released an exclusive Law & Order: SVU preview montage hosted by Ice-T, highlighting upcoming episodes and this season’s guest stars. It’s an awesome line-up (I can’t wait to see Method Man) and the clip is getting me psyched for the upcoming season.

My Name is Earl Free Earl! Sing Along Video

2007-09-06T14:00:00.000-04:00

The cast of My Name is Earl pour their hearts and voices (some very off-key) into an impassioned appeal for Earl Hickey (Jason Lee) to be released from jail.

In last season's finale Earl found himself in the slammer, and now wife Joy (Jamie Pressly) and the rest of the cast are hitting the airwaves celebrity sing-along style to plead to get him free.

There's an exclusive clip with an alternative ending to the music video on NBC.com! More exclusive video fun on NBC.com- the "making of clip" behind the sing-along.

Enjoy, and remember to add your voice to call to Free Earl!

Biggest Loser "super promo" clip exclusive

2007-09-05T17:00:00.000-04:00

NBC has released an exclusive Biggest Loser promo clip, hosted exclusively at NBC.com, with additional scenes, highlights, and secrets from the upcoming season.

Check it out for an extra dose of inspiration, along with info on the mystery 3rd team: Team Black, and the oldest contestant in Biggest Loser history!

Heroes World Tour

2007-08-29T09:38:00.000-04:00

Yesterday yours truly got to attend the Heroes World Tour signing event at 30 Rock and meet the various Heroes (and villains) that populated the Monday 8pm/9c timeslot. Zachary Quinto (Sylar), Noah Gray-Cabey (Micah), Dania Ramirez (set to play a Hero named "Maya" in Season 2), James Kyson Lee (Ando) and comic legends Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. They were there promoting the Heroes DVD release, as well as the September 24th return of the show to NBC.

Without further ado, witness my amateur photography:

Sylar from afar. Check Quinto out in one of the many Heroes interviews.

And up close.

Micah signs a DVD boxed set. According to his bio, he's a trained classical pianist, and the youngest person to have performed at the Sydney Opera Hall (he's 10).

Ando and Maya

Heroes artist Tim Sale (other credits of his include The Long Halloween, a.k.a. the best Batman comic evar). Check out his Heroes art gallery.

Heroes co-exec producer and writer Jeph Loeb (who also wrote the abovementioned best Batman comic). Watch him in another of the many Heroes interviews.

Heroes Un-Aired Pilot Clip: Watch This Or The Terrorists Win

2007-08-24T10:45:00.000-04:00

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In this clip from the 73-minute un-aired pilot of Heroes, Matt Parkman realizes he can use his powers to track down a terrorist sleeper cell. The terrorism sub-plot was later cut from the series, but you can see part of it right this moment by clicking the below play button. And, on August 28th, you can see the whole shebang by pre-ordering the DVD. Or, if you're hard up for DVD money, enter the Heroes Challenge sweepstakes to win a free signed copy, with other luxurious Heroes swag.

Jon Stewart interviews Barack Obama on the Daily Show

2007-08-23T12:06:00.000-04:00

The blogosphere is buzzing about Barack Obama's appearance on The Daily Show last night and here are the videos, which are featured on Comedy Central's Indecision 2008 site:

This was the 2nd interview in a series of 4 presidential candidate interviews that Stewart is hosting over the next few weeks. Comedy Central's Indecision 2008 site will house all these clips and more.

Blog Cabin Outake- Grin and Bear it for the Camera

2007-08-20T17:00:00.000-04:00

DIY Network series Blog Cabin is no mere walk in the woods for host Amy Devers. Building the log cabin is very hard work indeed, and it means lots of exposure to scratches and scraps.

Amy makes the best of it, and keeps up her smile through minor irritations like the first of many, many splinters in this clip. <a href=”http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/pac_ctnt_988/text/0,2829,DIY_24936_57710,00.html”>logcabin</a>
She is a veteran in front of the camera after all, with her hosting experience on DIY to the Rescue & Freeform Furniture.

See more of her perk and gumption on Blog Cabin Thursdays at 9 pm Eastern/Pacific, only on DIY Network .

Blog Cabin Outake- More Fun in the Woods

2007-08-19T14:00:00.000-04:00

DIY Network series Blog Cabin gives host Amy Devers lots of opportunities to try building techniques she's never used before. Since she's doing it all in front of the camera, the pressure is definitely on.

Amy has strong training in furniture design, and considerable hosting experience under her belt from DIY to the Rescue & Freeform Furniture.

Amy is certainly game for building challenges, and she likes to crack jokes that play on just how much she might seem out of her element. Faced with welding for the first time, Amy kids that it will harm her aura. See how much the crew working with her crack up over this.

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Tune into Blog Cabin Thursdays at 9 pm Eastern/Pacific on DIY Network and catch all the fun.

Blog Cabin Outake Video- Bugs Get to Host

2007-08-17T22:16:00.000-04:00

DIY Network series Blog Cabin sends host Amy Devers (star of DIY to the Rescue & Freeform Furniture) into the Smoky Mountains to build the log cabin viewers voted on. Amy describes herself as a “city girl” and she is in for some big surprises about not only the building process, but also the realities of being out in the woods.

Seasoned builders are there to lend a helping hand and answer Amy's questions. They don't always ease her concerns though. In this clip from Blog Cabin the builders try and fail to reassure Amy about how to survive infamous chigger bugs. The rather uncomfortable solutions the builders share to get rid of chiggers include covering your skin with nail polish.

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See how Amy fares on Blog Cabin on Thursdays at 9 pm Eastern/Pacific on DIY Network.

Balls of Fury clips: exclusive preview !

2007-08-17T12:18:00.000-04:00

NBC Universal just sent over exclusive preview clips for their ridiculous new movie "Balls of Fury", about the brutal world of underground Ping-Pong tournaments, and I thought you would enjoy checking them out:

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Since this is an exclusive preview on DotComedy and NBC Universal won't be showing these scenes on TV, the only place you can see them is on the site. Seriously, who isn't excited to see Christopher Walken play an evil ping pong overlord?!

Win the Blog Cabin from DIY Network- Sweeps Now Open

2007-08-16T09:00:00.000-04:00

DIY Network is getting ready for tonight's premiere of the new series Blog Cabin (9 pm Eastern/Pacific) by opening a contest for a lucky viewer to win the stylish log cabin featured on the show. Viewers can visit the Blog Cabin sweepstakes daily and submit one entry per day between now and October 1, 2007.

Earlier in the year, DIY Network offered viewers a unique chance to vote online on the complete design of this log cabin that a lucky winner will get to call home. Viewers decided everything from the location to the floor plan to the landscaping.

People responded enthusiastically to the call: more than 4 million votes were cast. The contribution of viewers didn't stop there- DIY Network gave bloggers a front row seat on the construction of the cabin and the filming process. Bloggers even had a key role in catching a pretty big oversight the building crew made.

Check out Blog Cabin Thursdays this fall at 9 pm Eastern/Pacific on DIY Network. See the cabin built in less than a minute with a special time-elapsed Blog Cabin photo and take a 360 degree interactive Blog Cabin tour.

Gavin DeGraw- Office Depot Giving Away a Free Concert

2007-08-13T09:45:00.000-04:00

Office Depot knows that the new school year is definitely not the highlight of kids' summer vacation. Office Depot has teamed up with pop star Gavin DeGraw to offer a free concert, held at the winner's school. What a great way to banish back to school blues while shopping for school supplies!

Students at public and private schools, up to Grade 12 qualify to enter this exciting sweepstakes. To enter students need to make sure their school is signed up for Office Depot's 5% Back to Schools program. Through this program Office Depot gives credits for free supplies to the school of shoppers choice every time they make a purchase (online, in store or via phone). Each school gets a unique program ID number.

Students should use their school's program ID number every time they shop at Office Depot- each purchase is another chance to win the concert with Gavin DeGraw! Parents, teachers and community members can help improve a school's chances of hosting Gavin too, so spread the word about using the Back to School program ID number, and remember to use it when buying office supplies too.

The contest ends August 31- so get shopping now!

Senator Joe Biden's appearance on the Daily Show

2007-08-10T12:13:00.000-04:00

Senator Joe Biden recently made an appearance on the Daily Show, for a compelling and interesting interview with Jon Stewart. If you didn’t get a chance to catch it, you can see the clip here:
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This was the first in a series of 4 presidential candidate interviews that Stewart is hosting over the next 3 weeks. Comedy Central's Indecision 2008 site will house all these clips, as well as keep tabs on a multitude of other hot button topics (Newsflash: Bush's Regular Poll Numbers Down; Fair and Balanced Poll Numbers Up).

Tin Man: This Ain't Kansas

2007-08-08T12:03:00.000-04:00

In December, SCI FI's re-imagining of the Wizard of Oz, Tin Man will hit the small screen, starring Zooey Deschanel as DG (that's Dorthy Gale), Neal McDonough as the titular Tin Man, Alan Cumming as Glitch (the Scarecrow), and Raoul Trujillo as Raw, the re-imagined version of the Cowardly Lion.

As a teaser, SCI FI's produced a comic book in partnership with Virgin's publishing arm, and they've graciously shared a preview of the product with us. The cover shot is featured on the right. The Tin Man (who's name is Cain) is on the far right--he doesn't look especially Tin, right? Well, in The OZ (that's the Outer Zone), "Tin Man" refers to a sheriff of sorts: Tin badges, get it?

In addition to the comic, there's also some video on the SCI FI site, like this Tin Man teaser.

Law & Order: SVU season premiere teaser with guest star Cynthia Nixon

2007-08-07T12:26:00.000-04:00

NBC has just released a never-before-seen teaser from Law and Order: SVU's season premiere. Airing on Tues. Sept. 25 10/9c, the episode features guest star Cynthia Nixon in a chilling performance as a schizophrenic with a missing child and a whole lot of issues.

Check it out.

National Geographic Channel: Taboo Widget

2007-08-02T16:22:00.000-04:00

How Taboo are you? Find out with this thought-provoking widget 360i created for the National Geographic Channel:

Season Premiere: National Geographic Channel's Taboo opens eyes

2007-08-02T10:47:00.000-04:00

The season premiere of Taboo on the National Geographic Channel is almost here! Taboo is an hour-long program that challenges the way we look at other cultures and ourselves, by exploring practices that are completely normal to their participants but are considered brutal or barbaric to many of us today.

This season of Taboo premieres Sunday, August 5th at 9pm et/pt with following episodes airing Wednesdays at 10pm. NGC has posted some really compelling and graphic video preview clips which I'm sharing below. I have to warn you, the clips are pretty intense.

This clip explores a ritual that brings tribal boys into manhood, by having their skin sliced thousands of times to create scars that resemble alligator skin:

This clip explores a group called the Hanged Men, who come together to swing from the ceiling by having sharp hooks pierced through their flesh:

Future episodes focus on Body Modification, Sexual Identity and Nudity.

Comedy Central's Indecision 2008 has kicked off something approximating campaign coverage

2007-07-30T11:54:00.000-04:00

Comedy Central’s Indecision 2008 campaign is officially underway, keeping tabs on all things political so that you can either laugh or cry your way through the upcoming elections.

The site is updated daily, with embeddable clips from the Colbert Report, Daily Show, and Lil’ Bush. There are also customizable widgets and polls, which are also fully embeddable, so you can stay in the loop on Today’s Liberal Agenda:

Or Today's Conservative Talking Point:

Check out the site daily for more politically-themed hilarity!