http://www.aetv.com/news News RSS Feed 50 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=331566 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=331566 A&E has been nominated for nine 2008 Primetime Emmy® Awards, including seven nominations for The Andromeda Strain and two nominations for Intervention . A full list of nominations is below. Outstanding Miniseries The Andromeda Strain - A&E - Scott Free/Traveler's Rest Productions in association with Universal Pictures, A&E Network Producers TBD Outstanding Art Direction For A Miniseries, Or Movie The Andromeda Strain - A&E - Scott Free/Traveler's Rest Productions in association with Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:38:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329442 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329442 The premiere of The Cleaner is just a day away, and star Benjamin Bratt is talking about the role of William Banks. "A case is opened and closed each week," says Bratt. "But that's not the whole thrust. It's balanced by this idiosyncratic, complex character: As good as William Banks wants to be - and is, in his chosen profession - he's far less effective as a husband and father." Read More: Houston Chronicle Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:59:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329382 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329382 Gene Simmons has been making the rounds, promoting his new book Ladies of the Night , with his most recent stop being the CBS Early Show. Gene had a lot to say about the book, and you can read an excerpt of it by clicking here . Watch the Full Interview: CBSNews.com Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:00:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329352 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329352 Intervention will be taping a special follow-up episode in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 17. This unprecedented reunion will bring back subjects from various seasons for a behind-the-scenes look at their interventions and their lives "after treatment." If you would like to be in the studio audience, or just have a question for Sylvia, Hubert, Michelle, Dillon or Coley - or any of the interventionists Candy, Ken or Jeff - please get in touch with us at liveaudience@grbtv.com . Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:45:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329294 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329294 For the first time ever in CRISS ANGEL MINDFREAK history, A&E will broadcast a special LIVE one-hour episode on Wednesday, July 30 @ 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT a week after the series' fourth season premiere on Wednesday, July 23 at 10 PM ET/PT. In the special one-hour live episode, "Building Implosion Escape," world-renowned mystifier Criss Angel will be shackled in a 6-story building in Florida that is loaded with explosives and set to detonate. Angel must attempt to escape the restraints and Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:50:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329262 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329262 If you want to see Benjamin Bratt on your television, but you can't wait until the July 15 premiere of The Cleaner , you're in luck! Bratt will be making the media rounds, appearing on the following programs: 7/9 - CBS Early Show 7/11 - The View 7/15 - The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:59:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329046 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329046 Psychic Kids co-host Chip Coffey recently sat down with Darkness on the Edge of Town Radio to discuss the hit A&E series. Listen: Darkness on the Edge of Town Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:02:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329040 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=329040 Dalton Kropp, one of the children featured on Psychic Kids , credits the program with helping him understand and use his abilities. Kropp worked with co-hosts Chip Coffey and Lisa Miller to understand his unusual situation, and now he feels more confident in dealing with his "gifts." "Then, I wasn't sure what to do or not do. Now, I know what to do. It makes me feel better, and there are more people around me that know about me, so that makes me feel better," Kropp says. Read More: Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:50:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=328958 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=328958 You wanted the best, and you've only got four chances to see the hottest band in the world play in the United States this year! Don't miss your opportunity to see Gene Simmons and KISS live in concert at the following locations: 8/4/08   Sturgis   Glencoe Camp Resort 8/29/08   Las Vegas   Pearl Concert Theatre (Palms Resort) 8/30/08   Lake Tahoe   Harveys Outdoor Arena 8/31/08   Kelseyville   Konocti Harbor Resort Read More: GeneSimmons.com Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:03:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=328952 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=328952 Chip Coffey and Lisa Miller, the co-hosts of Psychic Kids will be appearing on CNN's Larry King Live tonight, July 2 at 9pm ET/6pm PT. Coffey and Miller will be discussing the A&E program, and they plan on bringing three "psychic kids" with them. Also scheduled for the broadcast are John Edward and Char Margolis. Read More: CNN.com Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:28:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=328674 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=328674 As discussed in a recent episode of The Two Coreys , Susie Feldman will be appearing in an upcoming issue of Playboy . The shoot has been completed, and the Feldmans couldn't be any happier with the result. "I'm very proud. She's a beautiful girl and deserves to be worshiped." Read More: SFGate.com Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:13:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=328308 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=328308 Dr. Lisa Miller is now known to America as one of the hosts of A&E's new series Psychic Kids , and her hometown newspaper has just published a lengthy interview with the clinical psychologist and associate professor at Columbia University. Dr. Miller believes that everybody has some degree of psychic ability. "Even those who push it out sometimes have gut instincts, intuition, or sixth sense," says Dr. Miller. Read More: acorn-online.com . Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:10:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=328162 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=328162 Attendees at this year's Comic Con will be thrilled to hear that there's more to do this year than buying Japanese robot toys and showing off their homemade Green Lantern outfits. The highly-anticipated film The Lost Boys: The Tribe will be screened at the event, and will be free for all attendees. The premiere will he held in Ballroom 20, Thursday, July 24th at 10pm. Corey Feldman is expected to walk the red carpet, so this is your chance to see Edgar Frog in person. Read More: MovieWeb Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:30:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=327412 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=327412 The Two Coreys has been a remarkable success, but the most commonly asked questions all revolve around the current status of the relationship between Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. Both Coreys spoke (separately) with GQ about the subject. "We're not on speaking terms at the moment," says Feldman. "There's always going to be some level of friendship. Blood is thicker than water. But I've officially drawn the line. If I'm helping to perpetuate a lie, I'm adding to the problem. Every person needs Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:08:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=324362 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=324362 The first season of The Two Coreys left Corey Feldman and Corey Haim at loggerheads over their personal and professional relationship. And so, with their brotherhood at stake, the second season premieres with back-to-back episodes on Sunday, June 22 at 10:00PM ET/PT with a no-holds-barred fresh look at the two former friends' damaged relationship. Nothing they say or do is off-limits to the cameras in this new cinema verite take on the 80's icons. Corey Haim & Corey Feldman give deep, personal Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:10:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=320718 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=320718 To celebrate the upcoming launch of his latest literary release Ladies of the Night , rock legend Gene Simmons will be holding book signings in New York and Los Angeles. Dates and locations are as follows: Date: July 8 Time: 7pm Location: Borders Books 1360 Westwood Blvd Westwood, CA 90024 Date: July 11 Time: 12:3-pm Location: Union Square Barnes & Noble 555 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10011 Read More: GeneSimmons.com Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:20:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=307626 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=307626 NEW YORK, NY - A&E Network has greenlit the network's second original scripted drama series with "The Beast," starring Patrick Swayze and Travis Fimmel, it was announced today by Bob DeBitetto, Executive Vice President & General Manager, A&E Network. "The Beast" will begin production on the 13-one hour episode order this summer in Chicago, and is tentatively slated to premiere in early 2009. "We're very excited to begin series production on 'The Beast' and even more thrilled to have Patrick on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:27:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=307366 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=307366 Everybody is hyped for the upcoming release of The Lost Boys: The Tribe , featuring the return of Corey Feldman in the role of Edgar Frog. To celebrate this pop culture happening, Wildstorm is releasing The Lost Boys: Reign of Frogs , a four issue miniseries featuring the fabulous Frog Brothers. The miniseries serves as a prequel of sorts to The Lost Boys: The Tribe , bridging the gap between the original film and the sequel. Lots of vampire slaying action is promised, and Wildstorm has made a Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:40:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=307212 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=307212 Dog the Bounty Hunter , A&E's hit Real-Life series, is returning with a brand new season beginning Wednesday, July 16 at 9PM ET/PT. Season 5 will pick up where the last season left off - with Duane "Dog" Chapman and his posse capturing fugitives week to week in adrenaline fueled hunts in Hawaii and Colorado. Reruns of the series will begin Wednesday, June 25 at 9:00PM ET/PT. Additionally, viewers who tune in to season 5 will have the opportunity to view never-before-seen episodes from the Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:33:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=307190 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=307190 For the last several weeks, KISS has been playing to sold-out arenas all over Europe. After a recent show in Stockholm, the rock legends had the opportunity to meet one very famous fan... United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice! Rice, who was in Sweden for an international conference, took time out of her busy schedule to meet with the hottest band in the world. "It was really fun to meet KISS and Gene Simmons ," said Rice about the encounter. Read More: AP . Fri, 30 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=307182 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=307182 Rock legend Gene Simmons recently paid a visit to the Rachael Ray show, and one of the topics covered was his view on proper parenting. Gene, a strong believer in hard work, also expects a lot from his children, as we've seen on every episode of Gene Simmons Family Jewels . "Tough love is the only way to do it," confides Gene. Watch: RachaelRayShow.com Fri, 30 May 2008 11:45:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=304524 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=304524 The countdown to the premiere of CRISS ANGEL Believe is on, and Criss Angel has given us an exclusive look behind the curtain. In this video, Criss discusses the origins of CRISS ANGEL Believe and gives us a look at some of the costuming and choreography used in the production. Criss also lets the audience know that they should expect the unexpected when attending the show. Watch: YouTube Wed, 21 May 2008 10:30:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=304520 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=304520 KISS is currently selling out stadiums on their KISS Alive/35 European tour, and the press has taken notice. Metro , one of the biggest newspapers in Amsterdam, has just published an interview with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. In it, the rock legends discuss the success enjoyed by KISS, and how Gene and Paul manage to make the band work, despite their perpetually-clashing egos. Read More (in Dutch): Metro Wed, 21 May 2008 10:03:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=302932 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=302932 Can't wait to see the stars of The Andromeda Strain when the movie premieres on A&E on Monday, May 26? Don't worry, Ricky Shroeder and Eric McCormack will be on your television a few days earlier. Ricky Schroder will be appearing on NBC's The Today show on Monday morning, May 19. Not to be outdone, Eric McCormack can be seen on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien on Wednesday, May 21, and on ABC's The View on Thursday, May 22. Check your local listings for airtimes. Read More: The Today Fri, 16 May 2008 19:27:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=302744 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=302744 Do you often find yourself embarrassed by your dull, unimaginative voice mail greeting? Do you wish that your friends and family could hear the voice of an internationally beloved rock icon every single time you miss their call? Fret no more, for now you have a chance to personalize your outgoing message with the voice of The Demon himself! To promote the release of Gene Simmons' new book "Ladies of the Night," Phoenix Books is running an essay contest. Fans who submit a 200 word essay, Thu, 15 May 2008 10:01:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=302734 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=302734 Well-known designer Jason Dussault wanted to make a splash when expanding his product line, so he reached out to the best partner possible... Gene Simmons! Gene's iconic MoneyBag logo will grace some of Dussault's leather products, including bags, wallets, belts and hats, and will be available online and at Bay stores across Canada. "Until I met Jason Dussault, I held off on really going out into the marketplace in apparel. It has to do with finding a kindred spirit - and Jason is it," Wed, 14 May 2008 11:58:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=300180 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=300180 Criss Angel Mindfreak fans will be happy to know that the presale has begun for Cirque Du Soleil's upcoming show CRISS ANGEL Believe. Preview performances begin on September 1, and presale tickets are now available for Cirque Club members and Criss Angel Loyals. Information on joining these groups can be found at CrissAngel.com and at CirqueDuSoleil.com . Read More: CirqueDuSoleil.com Fri, 09 May 2008 10:22:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299846 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299846 A&E will launch a comprehensive multi-platform positioning of the network's brand, which includes a new logo, new look and feel, both on-air and online. The centerpiece of the new brand will be the tagline "Real Life. Drama.," it was announced today at the network's upfront presentation by Bob DeBitetto, Executive Vice President and General Manager of A&E. A&E has undergone a dramatic and successful transformation to a premium entertainment network. After enjoying four consecutive years of Thu, 01 May 2008 12:57:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299840 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299840 The Movie Blog is reporting that Corey Haim, star of A&E's The Two Coreys , will have a role in the upcoming thriller Crank 2 The original Crank starred Jason Statham as a hitman that is injected with a drug that will kill him if he allows his heart rate to drop. Corey Haim's role in the sequel has not been announced. Read more: The Movie Blog Thu, 01 May 2008 12:07:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299732 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299732 A&E Network will become the official cable home to the hit CBS drama series Criminal Minds , it was announced today by Bob DeBitetto, Executive Vice President and General Manager, A&E Network. The acquisition from CBS Television Distribution gives A&E the exclusive cable rights to the critically acclaimed series beginning September 2009. Additionally, beginning in May 2008, A&E will be airing episodes from the first three seasons of the series once weekly before fully stripping the series in Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:35:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299514 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299514 Ashley Force, one of the stars of A&E's Driving Force became the first ever female Funny Car winner with a victory over her father John in the NHRA Southern Nationals. "I'm proud of her. She did her job," said beaming father John Force. Read more about Ashley's historic victory: Washington Post Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:42:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299490 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299490 Join the cast of Paranormal State as they return to Katie's Bar in Smithtown, NY -- the setting for the episode "Beer, Wine & Spirits." The event runs from May 30th to June 1, and tickets are very limited. Ryan, Eilfie, Heather, Sergey, Katrina, Chip Coffey and Lorraine Warren will all be in attendance, so this is a great opportunity to interact with some of the biggest names in the paranormal field. Full details on the event can be found here: http://www.pennstateprs.com/fieldtrip.php . Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:35:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299488 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299488 Universal Studios Home Video has released screenshots from the upcoming DVD release of The Andromeda Strain . The two night television event airs on A&E beginning on May 26. The menus can be seen at TVShowsOnDVD.com . You can pre-order the DVD at the official A&E Store by clicking here . Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:17:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299204 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299204 Horror movie icon Robert Englund, best known as Freddy Kruger in the A Nightmare on Elm Street films, will be appearing at UNIV-CON 7. "Robert Englund has been on our wish list for years," said UNIV-CON founder (and star of Paranormal State ) Ryan Buell. "We're honored that he will be a part of this year's conference." UNIV-CON 7 is September 11 - 14th, 2008. Find out more about this appearance at the official UNIV-CON Web site . Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:54:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299114 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299114 It's a bad day to be human this Memorial Day when THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN infects the airwaves. The four-hour original A&E television event will premiere in High Definition on Monday, May 26 from 9-11 PM ET/PT and Tuesday, May 27 from 9-11 PM ET/PT. Based on the best-selling novel from Michael Crichton, the miniseries stars Benjamin Bratt, Eric McCormack, Ricky Schroder, Andre Braugher, Christa Miller, Daniel Dae Kim and Viola Davis. In THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN, a U.S. military satellite crashes Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EDT http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299116 http://www.aetv.com/news/?id=299116 Don't miss your chance to see Gene Simmons live with KISS this summer! May 11 Munich Olympiahalle GERMANY 13 Verona Arena ITALY 15 Belgrade USCE Stadium SERBIA 24 Moscow Olympissky RUSSIA 26 St Petersburg Newarena RUSSIA June 4 Hamburg Color Line Arena GERMANY 6 Prague Saska Arena CZECH REPUBLIC 9 Berlin Velodrom GERMANY 10 Mannheim SAP Arena GERMANY 11 Oberhausen Arena GERMANY Download Festival UK 15 Arrow Festival HOLLAND 17 Paris Bercy FRANCE 18 Stuttgart Schleyerhalle Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:00:00 EDT