As Dreamers Do Part Deux

Entertainment News for Early March 2004

Joe Don Robbins (Retired New Orleans police officer)

"Yes, I tazed the Terminator, but it haunts me to this day. But what made that situation worse were the tears in Gus's eyes as Bridgette dragged him out of the Holiday Inn lobby while a few of my fellow officers tried to restrain Schwarzenegger on the rug."
- Interview with the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Oof, that is sad....
Cameras roll on Paramount's live action Thundercats film with Jonathan Frakes on the director's chair.
- Variety
Ok.
John Hendricks (Discovery Channel founder)
"Today, I am proud to announce the sale of Discovery Communications to CBS for $5 billion USD. This transaction promises to ensure a long, sustainable future for everyone involved."
- The Washington Post
That's good, could Discovery Kids be relaunched? I have a good idea for a potential relaunch of Discovery Kids.
Warner Bros. chairman Richard Donner announces he will retire in 2005 with Carolco co-founder Mario Kassar handpicked as his successor.
- The Hollywood Reporter

In politics, President Weinstein officially launches his re-election campaign.
- PBS NewsHour

Universal's proposed Fantastic Realms park slated for Orlando will be put on hold while new studio chiefs Kevin Feige and Gale Anne Hurd work to stabilize Universal's finances.
- The Orlando Sentinel

The Sports Page
The NHL TV package in the United States is once again up for renewal. SBC (Saban) hopes to retain its Wednesday Night rights. Meanwhile, ESPN (Henson) finds itself in a bidding war with the USA Network (MCA Holdings), FX (Disney), Freeform (TimeWarner), SpikeTV (Peacock) and Turner for the cable rights. Fox (Disney) hopes to retain the weekend afternoon rights but must contend with NBC (Peacock), CBS, ABC (Henson) and UPN (Microsoft) in what promises to be another bitter bidding war.
- The Hockey News

NFL TV deals up for renewal for '06 (SportsCenter segment anchored by Trey Wingo)
Another league whose TV package is up for renewal is the NFL. Currently, SBC holds the AFC rights, CBS carries the NFC, Sunday Nights on Fox, and of course, Monday Night Football on ABC. With each current network hoping to retain their current, respective rights, there are plenty of opponents hoping to intercept. What makes this contract renewal different this time? Eight late-season Thursday night games with a few others on Saturday afternoons in December are up for grabs. The new contract will take effect beginning with the 2006 season.

NFC Bids: CBS (Current), Fox, UPN, NBC, ABC
AFC Bids: SBC (Current), Fox, UPN, NBC, ABC
Sunday Nights: Fox (Current), ESPN, FX, NBC, UPN, Freeform, Spike, USA, TNT
Monday Nights: ABC (Current), ESPN, FX, NBC, UPN, Freeform, Spike, USA, TNT

Super Bowls up for grabs: 31 (2007), 32 (2008), 33 (2009), 34 (2010), 35 (2011)
Ok.

What will air on Jetix when it launches?

What new anime dubs will pop up in 2004?
 
Entertainment News for Early March 2004

Joe Don Robbins (Retired New Orleans police officer)

"Yes, I tazed the Terminator, but it haunts me to this day. But what made that situation worse were the tears in Gus's eyes as Bridgette dragged him out of the Holiday Inn lobby while a few of my fellow officers tried to restrain Schwarzenegger on the rug."
- Interview with the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Cameras roll on Paramount's live action Thundercats film with Jonathan Frakes on the director's chair.
- Variety

John Hendricks (Discovery Channel founder)
"Today, I am proud to announce the sale of Discovery Communications to CBS for $5 billion USD. This transaction promises to ensure a long, sustainable future for everyone involved."
- The Washington Post

Warner Bros. chairman Richard Donner announces he will retire in 2005 with Carolco co-founder Mario Kassar handpicked as his successor.
- The Hollywood Reporter

In politics, President Weinstein officially launches his re-election campaign.
- PBS NewsHour

Universal's proposed Fantastic Realms park slated for Orlando will be put on hold while new studio chiefs Kevin Feige and Gale Anne Hurd work to stabilize Universal's finances.
- The Orlando Sentinel

The Sports Page
The NHL TV package in the United States is once again up for renewal. SBC (Saban) hopes to retain its Wednesday Night rights. Meanwhile, ESPN (Henson) finds itself in a bidding war with the USA Network (MCA Holdings), FX (Disney), Freeform (TimeWarner), SpikeTV (Peacock) and Turner for the cable rights. Fox (Disney) hopes to retain the weekend afternoon rights but must contend with NBC (Peacock), CBS, ABC (Henson) and UPN (Microsoft) in what promises to be another bitter bidding war.
- The Hockey News

NFL TV deals up for renewal for '06 (SportsCenter segment anchored by Trey Wingo)
Another league whose TV package is up for renewal is the NFL. Currently, SBC holds the AFC rights, CBS carries the NFC, Sunday Nights on Fox, and of course, Monday Night Football on ABC. With each current network hoping to retain their current, respective rights, there are plenty of opponents hoping to intercept. What makes this contract renewal different this time? Eight late-season Thursday night games with a few others on Saturday afternoons in December are up for grabs. The new contract will take effect beginning with the 2006 season.

NFC Bids: CBS (Current), Fox, UPN, NBC, ABC
AFC Bids: SBC (Current), Fox, UPN, NBC, ABC
Sunday Nights: Fox (Current), ESPN, FX, NBC, UPN, Freeform, Spike, USA, TNT
Monday Nights: ABC (Current), ESPN, FX, NBC, UPN, Freeform, Spike, USA, TNT

Super Bowls up for grabs: 31 (2007), 32 (2008), 33 (2009), 34 (2010), 35 (2011)
I assume that fantastic realm is an early verison of epic universe. Speaking of universial
 
We'll @OldNavy1988, that would be great. Anticipated films of 2004, like Mean Girls, Van Helsing, Tron 2.0 and National Treasure would be coming up. But Level 1 Entertainment was started to finance movies for Touchstone Pictures, Participant Productions to finance movies for New Line Cinema/Golden Harvest, and Annapurna Pictures was started to finance movies for Hollywood Pictures/Revolution Studios. I'll adjust Skydance Productions to finance movies for Universal and RKO Radio Pictures, while I'll adjust Relativity Media to finance movies for Columbia Pictures.
 
Professional Sports as of 2004
Professional Sports as of 2004

Major League Baseball
American League
East

Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Washington Grays

Central
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Guardians
Detroit Tigers
Toronto Blue Jays

South
Denver Zephyrs
Kansas City Monarchs
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Texas Rangers

West
Los Angeles Angels
Oakland Athletics
Portland Beavers
Seattle Mariners

National League
East

Brooklyn Dodgers
Montreal Expos
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates

Central
Chicago Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins
St. Louis Cardinals

South
Atlanta Hammers
Cincinnati Reds
Florida Marlins
Houston Astros

West
Arizona Diamondbacks
Hollywood Stars
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Seals

National Football League (Fall)
AFC East

Baltimore Marauders
Brooklyn Jets
Buffalo Bills
New England Patriots

AFC North

Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Indianapolis Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers

AFC South
Carolina Panthers
Houston Oilers
Miami Dolphins
Tennessee Sabercats

AFC West
Denver Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders
San Diego Chargers

NFC East

Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Heroes

NFC North
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings

NFC South
Atlanta Falcons
Jacksonville Jaguars
New Orleans Saints
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFC West
Arizona Cardinals
Los Angeles Rams
San Francisco 49ers
Seattle Seahawks

World League of American Football (Spring)
European

Amsterdam Admirals
Barcelona Dragons
Frankfurt Galaxy
London Monarchs
Rhein Fire
Scottish Claymores

Atlantic
Baltimore Ravens
Birmingham Maulers
NY/NJ Knights
Orlando Thunder
Philadelphia Stars
Toronto Huskies

Central
Chicago Blitz
Memphis Pharaohs
Mexico City Luchadores
Oklahoma Outlaws
San Antonio Texans
St. Louis Stallions

Pacific
Las Vegas Wranglers
Los Angeles Avengers
Oakland Condors
Portland Breakers
Spokane Steelheads
Vancouver Orcas

Canadian Football League (Mid-Summer to Fall)
Eastern Division

Atlantic Schooners
Hamilton Tiger Cats
Montreal Alouettes
Ottawa Renegades
Quebec City Chevaliers
Toronto Argonauts

Western Division
BC Lions
Calgary Stampeders
Edmonton Elks
Okanagan Kodiaks
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Winnipeg Blue Bombers

National Basketball Association
Pacific

Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers
Phoenix Suns
Portland Trail Blazers
Sacramento Royals
San Diego Clippers
Seattle Supersonics
Vancouver Grizzlies

Midwest
Dallas Mavericks
Denver Nuggets
Houston Rockets
Minnesota Timberwolves
New Orleans Jazz
San Antonio Spurs
Spirits of St. Louis
Utah Raptors

Central
Atlanta Hawks
Charlotte Hornets
Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons
Indiana Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks
Kentucky Colonels

Atlantic
Boston Celtics
Miami Heat
New Jersey Nets
New York Knicks
Orlando Magic
Philadelphia 76ers
Washington Federals
Toronto Hogs

National Hockey League
Clarence Campbell Conference
Smythe

Mighty Ducks of San Diego
Los Angeles Kings
Seattle Thunderbirds
Vancouver Canucks
Las Vegas Silver Knights
Edmonton Oilers
San Jose Sharks
Calgary Bandits

Norris
Chicago Blackhawks
Milwaukee Admirals
Minnesota North Stars
St. Louis Blues
Oklahoma Twisters
Colorado Rockies
Houston Aeros
Tennessee Titans

Prince of Wales Conference
Adams

Atlanta Flames
Boston Bruins
Buffalo Sabres
Cleveland Moondogs
Detroit Red Wings
Montreal Canadiens
Ottawa Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs

Patrick
Hampton Roads Rhinos (Formerly Hartford Whalers)
New York Rangers
New York Islanders
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Tampa Bay Lightning
Washington Capitals
Charlotte Checkers

Arena Football League
Eastern Division

Albany Firebirds
Carolina Cobras (Expansion; 2002)
New England Wolfpack
New Jersey Red Dogs
Norfolk Destroyers
Philadelphia Soul (Expansion; 2004)

Northern Division
Cincinnati Rockers
Detroit Drive
Grand Rapids Rhinos
Iowa Barnstormers
Milwaukee Mustangs
Minnesota Pike

Southern Division
Dallas Desperados (Formerly Texas Terror)
Georgia Force (Expansion; 2002)
Nashville Kats
New Orleans VooDoo
Orlando Predators
Tampa Bay Storm

Western Division
Anaheim Piranhas
Arizona Rattlers
Colorado Crush (Expansion; 2004)
Sacramento Surge
Salt Lake Locos
Seattle Grunge

International Hockey League (The NHL's main rival)
East

Baltimore Skipjacks
Hamilton Bulldogs
Hartford Whalers
New Jersey Devils
Orlando Solar Bears
Florida Panthers (Miami)

Central
Cincinnati Cyclones
Fort Wayne Komets
Grand Rapids Griffins
Indianapolis Racers
Kalamazoo Wings
Kentucky Thorough Blades

Midwest

Kansas City Rustlers
New Orleans Revelers
San Antonio Iguanas
Manitoba Moose
Peoria Rivermen
St. Paul Wild

West

Anchorage Aces
Calgary Hitmen
Long Beach Ice Dogs
Phoenix Roadrunners
Portland Buckaroos
Utah Grizzlies

WNBA
Eastern Conference

Boston Unicorns
Charlotte Sting
Detroit Shock
Indiana Fever
New York Liberty
Philadelphia Belles
Washington Mystics

Western Conference
Houston Comets
Las Vegas Aces
Los Angeles Sparks
Minnesota Lynx
Phoenix Mercury
Sacramento Monarchs
Seattle Storm

Major League Soccer
Eastern Division

DC United
New England Revolution
New York Cosmos
Tampa Bay Mutiny

Central Division
Kansas City Wizards
Columbus Crew
Dallas Burn
Chicago Rhythm

Western Division
Colorado Rapids
Los Angeles Galaxy
San Jose Earthquakes
Seattle Sounders

MLS Expansion for 2005
Utah Highlanders
Portland Timbers

MLS Expansion for 2006
San Diego Sockers
Houston Dynamo
 
Entertainment News for Early March 2004

Joe Don Robbins (Retired New Orleans police officer)

"Yes, I tazed the Terminator, but it haunts me to this day. But what made that situation worse were the tears in Gus's eyes as Bridgette dragged him out of the Holiday Inn lobby while a few of my fellow officers tried to restrain Schwarzenegger on the rug."
- Interview with the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Cameras roll on Paramount's live action Thundercats film with Jonathan Frakes on the director's chair.
- Variety

John Hendricks (Discovery Channel founder)
"Today, I am proud to announce the sale of Discovery Communications to CBS for $5 billion USD. This transaction promises to ensure a long, sustainable future for everyone involved."
- The Washington Post

Warner Bros. chairman Richard Donner announces he will retire in 2005 with Carolco co-founder Mario Kassar handpicked as his successor.
- The Hollywood Reporter

In politics, President Weinstein officially launches his re-election campaign.
- PBS NewsHour

Universal's proposed Fantastic Realms park slated for Orlando will be put on hold while new studio chiefs Kevin Feige and Gale Anne Hurd work to stabilize Universal's finances.
- The Orlando Sentinel

The Sports Page
The NHL TV package in the United States is once again up for renewal. SBC (Saban) hopes to retain its Wednesday Night rights. Meanwhile, ESPN (Henson) finds itself in a bidding war with the USA Network (MCA Holdings), FX (Disney), Freeform (TimeWarner), SpikeTV (Peacock) and Turner for the cable rights. Fox (Disney) hopes to retain the weekend afternoon rights but must contend with NBC (Peacock), CBS, ABC (Henson) and UPN (Microsoft) in what promises to be another bitter bidding war.
- The Hockey News

NFL TV deals up for renewal for '06 (SportsCenter segment anchored by Trey Wingo)
Another league whose TV package is up for renewal is the NFL. Currently, SBC holds the AFC rights, CBS carries the NFC, Sunday Nights on Fox, and of course, Monday Night Football on ABC. With each current network hoping to retain their current, respective rights, there are plenty of opponents hoping to intercept. What makes this contract renewal different this time? Eight late-season Thursday night games with a few others on Saturday afternoons in December are up for grabs. The new contract will take effect beginning with the 2006 season.

NFC Bids: CBS (Current), Fox, UPN, NBC, ABC
AFC Bids: SBC (Current), Fox, UPN, NBC, ABC
Sunday Nights: Fox (Current), ESPN, FX, NBC, UPN, Freeform, Spike, USA, TNT
Monday Nights: ABC (Current), ESPN, FX, NBC, UPN, Freeform, Spike, USA, TNT

Super Bowls up for grabs: 31 (2007), 32 (2008), 33 (2009), 34 (2010), 35 (2011)
1. Poor Terminator, hopefully things turn around
2. Nice
3. Hopefully that deal won’t bite you in the butt CBS
4. Cool
5. Ugh, really? (That being said, I think he should get re-elected)
6. Saw that coming
7. Let SBC and ESPN keep their rights but have NBC take over weekend afternoon games.
8. How about giving Freeform the Thursday night block and everything else stays the same. 9. I want Fox for Super Bowl 31 like FaultofArts said.
 
Professional Sports as of 2004

Major League Baseball
American League
East

Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Washington Grays

Central
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Guardians
Detroit Tigers
Toronto Blue Jays

South
Denver Zephyrs
Kansas City Monarchs
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Texas Rangers

West
Los Angeles Angels
Oakland Athletics
Portland Beavers
Seattle Mariners

National League
East

Brooklyn Dodgers
Montreal Expos
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates

Central
Chicago Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins
St. Louis Cardinals

South
Atlanta Hammers
Cincinnati Reds
Florida Marlins
Houston Astros

West
Arizona Diamondbacks
Hollywood Stars
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Seals

National Football League (Fall)
AFC East

Baltimore Marauders
Brooklyn Jets
Buffalo Bills
New England Patriots

AFC North
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Indianapolis Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers

AFC South
Carolina Panthers
Houston Oilers
Miami Dolphins
Tennessee Sabercats

AFC West
Denver Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders
San Diego Chargers

NFC East
Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Heroes

NFC North
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings

NFC South
Atlanta Falcons
Jacksonville Jaguars
New Orleans Saints
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFC West
Arizona Cardinals
Los Angeles Rams
San Francisco 49ers
Seattle Seahawks

World League of American Football (Spring)
European

Amsterdam Admirals
Barcelona Dragons
Frankfurt Galaxy
London Monarchs
Rhein Fire
Scottish Claymores

Atlantic
Baltimore Ravens
Birmingham Maulers
NY/NJ Knights
Orlando Thunder
Philadelphia Stars
Toronto Huskies

Central
Chicago Blitz
Memphis Pharaohs
Mexico City Luchadores
Oklahoma Outlaws
San Antonio Texans
St. Louis Stallions

Pacific
Las Vegas Wranglers
Los Angeles Avengers
Oakland Condors
Portland Breakers
Spokane Steelheads
Vancouver Orcas

Canadian Football League (Mid-Summer to Fall)
Eastern Division

Atlantic Schooners
Hamilton Tiger Cats
Montreal Alouettes
Ottawa Renegades
Quebec City Chevaliers
Toronto Argonauts

Western Division
BC Lions
Calgary Stampeders
Edmonton Elks
Okanagan Kodiaks
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Winnipeg Blue Bombers

National Basketball Association
Pacific

Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers
Phoenix Suns
Portland Trail Blazers
Sacramento Royals
San Diego Clippers
Seattle Supersonics
Vancouver Grizzlies

Midwest
Dallas Mavericks
Denver Nuggets
Houston Rockets
Minnesota Timberwolves
New Orleans Jazz
San Antonio Spurs
Spirits of St. Louis
Utah Raptors

Central
Atlanta Hawks
Charlotte Hornets
Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons
Indiana Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks
Kentucky Colonels

Atlantic
Boston Celtics
Miami Heat
New Jersey Nets
New York Knicks
Orlando Magic
Philadelphia 76ers
Washington Federals
Toronto Hogs

National Hockey League
Clarence Campbell Conference
Smythe

Mighty Ducks of San Diego
Los Angeles Kings
Seattle Thunderbirds
Vancouver Canucks
Las Vegas Silver Knights
Edmonton Oilers
San Jose Sharks
Calgary Bandits

Norris
Chicago Blackhawks
Milwaukee Admirals
Minnesota North Stars
St. Louis Blues
Oklahoma Twisters
Colorado Rockies
Houston Aeros
Tennessee Titans

Prince of Wales Conference
Adams

Atlanta Flames
Boston Bruins
Buffalo Sabres
Cleveland Moondogs
Detroit Red Wings
Montreal Canadiens
Ottawa Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs

Patrick
Hampton Roads Rhinos (Formerly Hartford Whalers)
New York Rangers
New York Islanders
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Tampa Bay Lightning
Washington Capitals
Charlotte Checkers

Arena Football League
Eastern Division

Albany Firebirds
Carolina Cobras (Expansion; 2002)
New England Wolfpack
New Jersey Red Dogs
Norfolk Destroyers
Philadelphia Soul (Expansion; 2004)

Northern Division
Cincinnati Rockers
Detroit Drive
Grand Rapids Rhinos
Iowa Barnstormers
Milwaukee Mustangs
Minnesota Pike

Southern Division
Dallas Desperados (Formerly Texas Terror)
Georgia Force (Expansion; 2002)
Nashville Kats
New Orleans VooDoo
Orlando Predators
Tampa Bay Storm

Western Division
Anaheim Piranhas
Arizona Rattlers
Colorado Crush (Expansion; 2004)
Sacramento Surge
Salt Lake Locos
Seattle Grunge

International Hockey League (The NHL's main rival)
East

Baltimore Skipjacks
Hamilton Bulldogs
Hartford Whalers
New Jersey Devils
Orlando Solar Bears
Florida Panthers (Miami)

Central
Cincinnati Cyclones
Fort Wayne Komets
Grand Rapids Griffins
Indianapolis Racers
Kalamazoo Wings
Kentucky Thorough Blades

Midwest
Kansas City Rustlers
New Orleans Revelers
San Antonio Iguanas
Manitoba Moose
Peoria Rivermen
St. Paul Wild

West
Anchorage Aces
Calgary Hitmen
Long Beach Ice Dogs
Phoenix Roadrunners
Portland Buckaroos
Utah Grizzlies

WNBA
Eastern Conference

Boston Unicorns
Charlotte Sting
Detroit Shock
Indiana Fever
New York Liberty
Philadelphia Belles
Washington Mystics

Western Conference
Houston Comets
Las Vegas Aces
Los Angeles Sparks
Minnesota Lynx
Phoenix Mercury
Sacramento Monarchs
Seattle Storm

Major League Soccer
Eastern Division

DC United
New England Revolution
New York Cosmos
Tampa Bay Mutiny

Central Division
Kansas City Wizards
Columbus Crew
Dallas Burn
Chicago Rhythm

Western Division
Colorado Rapids
Los Angeles Galaxy
San Jose Earthquakes
Seattle Sounders

MLS Expansion for 2005
Utah Highlanders
Portland Timbers

MLS Expansion for 2006
San Diego Sockers
Houston Dynamo
Aww, the Wranglers are in Vegas? Least the Cardinals, D-Backs and Suns are still kicking (not to mention the Roadrunners, Rattlers and Mercury). On a side note: Tucson would make a great home for any WLAF looking to relocate. Course you’d need permission from UA to play at Arizona Stadium but it could work for sure. (More Arizona propaganda I know, but I’m from there soooo…) Also, why the hell does Anchorage have a IHL team?
 
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