Leap Day

Obscure references herein: WWE launches its own social network called WWE Universe — I wake up every morning thinking, “Man, what I could really use is a social network where I could discuss the societal ramifications of the Kai En Tai-Val Venis castration angle of 1998, or join ‘The Kliq was the best unofficial stable ever’ fan group.” It seems my wishes have been granted. World Wrestling Entertainment has launched its own social network called WWE Universe, which has been cooking since April. So far, the site has 200,000 members, most of which are men in the 18-35 age bracket. While the site is primarily what you’d expect from a “social network... [Tags: age bracket, fan group, kai, kliq, leap day]

Amy Adams is 'Maid' of 'Leap Year' — America's Sweetheart elect (believe me, she will soon officially be America's Sweetheart), Amy Adams, is in negotiations to star in Leap Year, a high concept romantic comedy from the writers of Made of Honor. Well, that sounds thoroughly unwatchable. Still though, tell us more, Hollywood Reporter: Adams will play an uptight woman who travels to Dublin to propose to her boyfriend on leap day, Feb. 29, following an Irish tradition in which women propose to men on that day and the man has to say yes. When weather derails her trip, she enlists the help of a surly Irish... [Tags: alternate spellings, amy adams, bold face, cross country, deb]

Internet Video Increasing Traditional TV Viewing In The UK? — So perhaps internet video isn't doing that much damage to traditional TV viewing after all. Broadcasters' Audience Research Board (BARB), the UK's official TV audience measurement body, said today that the number of TV ads viewed had increased 6 percent in the first half of this year, compared to the same time last year. Moreover, the average amount of television audiences watched from January to June was up 4 percent on last year to 2.34 hours. Television marketing body Thinkbox, which released the BARB figures, took the increases as proof that the web catch-up services from broadcasters, such as ITV.com,... [Tags: 4od, alps, analogue to digital, audience measurement, audience research]