Thursday, December 17, 2009

ASIA UNCUT ON STARWORLD!

Asia Uncut, the brand new Asian talk show that reaches approximately 120 million people in 53 countries across Asia and the Middle East just started airing Season Two on STAR WORLD.


Host Jon Niermann on the set of Asia Uncut, talking to producer Robert “Morty” Morton.

Currently the most popular talk show on STAR WORLD, Asia Uncut is a show that accesses Asia’s people, places, and personalities in a familiar, yet fresh and fun, format. Asia Uncut is truly East Meets West. Hosted by American Jon Niermann, the program is fun and current and the only English speaking, Western-style nighttime talk show that is truly Pan-Asian. Each one-hour show will include guests made up of visiting international celebrities and regional personalities chatting in one of their studios in Singapore, Shanghai or Hong Kong , or filmed out and about roaming a familiar Asian city, where the viewers get to watch as the guests “go local” to experience Asia.

Asia Uncut is the only region-wide English language night-time talk show featuring international and local celebrities, musicians and comedians along with fun and interesting local personalities. Asia Uncut offers the television exposure that visiting VIPs to Asia have always wanted, but that was never previously available.

Here are some exciting clips from Season One, and be sure to check back for more from this exciting show!


Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Check out these "I Get That A Lot" Clips!

Be sure to catch the one hour special of "I Get That A Lot" on Wednesday, Jan. 6 (8:00–9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network!!

TONY HAWK





SNOOP DOGG







PARIS HILTON





JULIE CHEN






RACHAEL RAY






GENE SIMMONS



Alexa Chung to Present the Last "It's On With Alexa Chung" on MTV December 17th



Alexa Chung to Present the Last "It's On With Alexa Chung" on MTV December 17th

Central Talent Booking has had the privilege of working with MTV’s Alexa Chung over the last few months. She’s a great, fun person and we look forward to the exciting projects ahead of her.

Alexa will present the last of the current MTV series, 'It's On With Alexa Chung,’ next Thursday 17th December in the U.S. She has enjoyed two fantastic seasons and seen the show garner both critical and cult acclaim. A-list celebs such as Sienna Miller, Cameron Diaz and Daniel Radcliffe have shared the sofa this year.

The talk show has catapulted Chung into a global star and style icon. Alexa is very proud of the show and is thrilled to have had the opportunity to be welcomed by the American public. MTV is very happy with Alexa and is talking to her about developing a new format for their viewers.

The global network has helped launch the careers of many presenters and artists and Alexa's grateful to be a part of the MTV family. Alexa is still under contract with MTV until next Spring and has no immediate plans to leave the United States or New York.

She is currently looking at offers across TV presenting, acting and modeling offers and will be taking a well-deserved break over the holiday period to consider all of these exciting new opportunities.

From Central Talent Booking's point of view, it has been a pleasure working with Alexa – she is a star.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Top Ten Moments of 2009!



The Cast of Twilight on Jimmy Kimmel Live!














Gabby Sidibe on It’s On with Alexa Chung



Gerard Butler on The Bonnie Hunt Show



Rob Blagojevich on The Bonnie Hunt Show



Tony Hawk on Peter Mehlman’s Narrow World of Sports




Sarah Silverman at The 13th Annual Webby Awards



Sir Tim Breners-Lee, Inventor of the Internet at The 13th Annual Webby Awards





Matthew Fox and Jimmy Kimmel’s Staring Contest



Marilyn Manson on Songdasparty med Filip och Fredrik



Mel Gibson on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! Oscar Show




Wednesday, December 2, 2009

I Get That A Lot Airs Wednesday, Jan. 6

IT'S NO JOKE! CBS's HIT "I GET THAT A LOT," FEATURING POPULAR CELEBRITIES PRANKING EVERYDAY PEOPLE,

RETURNS WITH A ONE-HOUR SPECIAL ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6



Featured Celebrities Include Julie Chen, Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg, Rachael Ray,

Gene Simmons and Tony Hawk


Central Talent Booking is pleased to announce that I GET THAT A LOT, featuring popular stars pulling pranks on everyday people, returns with a new one-hour special, to be broadcast Wednesday, Jan. 6 (8:00–9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.


I GET THAT A LOT features celebrities tricking everyday citizens in a case of supposed "mistaken identity." Working ordinary jobs, these celebrities confuse customers who can't decide if it's the actual celebrity or an astonishing look-alike. As these celebrity jesters continue to deny their true identities, various reactions from their customers solicit exasperated and hilarious responses.


Celebrity participants include Julie Chen (CBS's THE EARLY SHOW, BIG BROTHER) working at a yogurt shop, Paris Hilton as a gas station employee, hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg as a parking lot attendant, Rachael Ray ("The Rachael Ray Show") working at a dry cleaner, Gene Simmons (legendary rocker of the band Kiss) as a psychic guru and skateboard sensation Tony Hawk working in a surf shop.


The original installment of I GET THAT A LOT debuted on April 1, 2009, and won its time slot (8:00–9:00 PM, ET/PT) in households (6.3/10), viewers (10.35m), adults 25-54 (4.2/11), adults 18-49 (3.4/10) and adults 18-34 (2.3/08).


I GET THAT A LOT is produced by LMNO Entertainment. Eric Schotz is the executive producer. Ed Horwitz and Peter Cohen are co-executive producers.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Check out the Second Season of It's On with Alexa Chung!

Alexa Chung Sizzle Reel 11/20/09 from It's On on Vimeo.

Jimmy Kimmel Live's Twilight Edition

Check out these clips from Jimmy Kimmel Live’s very special Twilight Edition, featuring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and a performance by Death Cab for Cutie!













Friday, November 20, 2009

Friday, October 30, 2009

November 2009

Although we are coming into the fourth quarter and the close of 2009, CTB is only getting started!


Check out what Perez Hilton has to say about "Jimmy vs. Jimmy"! Also, Jamie Foxx was just recently on the show, talking about handshakes and his movie, Law Abiding Citizens. Dr. Oz stopped by to give Jimmy a flu shot. Also, be sure to tune in for the EXCLUSIVE episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on November 20th, as it sinks its teeth into an entire episode devoted to the living dead as it welcomes “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner. See the full announcement on Perez Hilton.


The Bonnie Hunt Show is building steam over in the daytime world. Most recently, Gerard Butler stopped by to talk about how he cheats on his diet and Bonnie and Gerard having a fun time cooking with Chicken Charlie! Also, LaToya Jackson shares emotional stories about her infamous brother.



And we are now adding another fantastic talk show to our mix: MTV’s It’s On with Alexa Chung. It's On with Alexa Chung is a live, interactive, talk show featuring interviews with the hottest celebrity guests, musical performances from both mainstream and indie artists, surprise appearances, web sensations, and topical pop culture news. In the first two weeks of season two Gerard Butler, Kristin Davis, Snoop Dogg, Julia Stiles and more have stopped by Alexa's couch. Stay tuned for more from the second season of this exciting show, be sure to check out the highlight reel below!




Yahoo’s Spotlight to Nightlight has been going well, and just recently posted an exclusive interview with Cindy Brady herself, Susan Olsen, where she discusses going from pigtails to parenthood and raising her 13-year-old son. Be sure to check back for many more great and exciting interviews!




Over in the O, The Oprah Magazine world, find out the Books that Made a Difference in John Cusack's life and Roseanne Cash's favorite CDs. Julianna Margulies reveals her Aha! Moment. Be sure to check out the December issue. For the second time in its history, Oprah will not be alone on the cover - Ellen Degeneres will be joining her. Check out one of the three available covers to the right! Comes out in just a few days!


Check out TVOne's promo for their show "Life After"! The show, which runs every Sunday at 10pm and 10:30pm on TVOne, features interviews with Al Reynolds, Omarosa, Daryl Mitchell, Jaimee Foxworth and more, discussing their lives after the fame and fortune subsided. More information is here, be sure to check it out!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

SAVE THE DATE! The 14th Annual Webby Awards Gala








SAVE THE DATE!
The 14th Annual Webby Awards Gala
June 14th, 2010
Cipriani Wall Street


Hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film and Video, and the Mobile Web.

Past honorees have included World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners Lee, Prince, David Bowie, Lisa Kudrow, Beastie Boys, Lorne Michaels, Stephen Colbert, will.i.am, former Vice President Al Gore, Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Fallon, Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone, Trent Reznor, David Byrne, YouTube Co-Founders Steve Chen and Chad Hurley, Michel Gondry, and Meg Whitman to name a few...

Best of all, there is no need to prepare a long speech: Webby acceptance speeches are limited to just five-words. "What will be your 5-word speech?"

Click HERE to see past winners!




Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Yahoo's Spotlight to Nightlight: Sibling Revelry with Nicole Sullivan

Host Ali Landry recently sat down with Nicole Sullivan (Rita Rocks, Mad TV) to discuss the adjustment of going from one to two kids.



See Ali's take here, and be sure to check back to the omg! website soon for more from celebrity moms!

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Friday, September 25, 2009

"Joe Buck Live" on HBO Sports!


The second installment of Joe Buck Live premiered on September 22nd live from New York. The episode featured Joe Namath, Jerry Jones and Mark Cuban, Curt Schilling, Dan Marino, and John Elway, and slight run in with Artie Lange in Times Square.

CHECK OUT HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SECOND SHOW HERE!

And be sure to tune in for the Third Show airing in December only on HBO Sports!

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Check out Nia Long on Yahoo's Spotlight to Nightlight

Nia Long opens up about being a Single Mom with Host Ali Landry.



See Ali's take here.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

In Case You Missed It: Matt Damon and Guillermo in the Informant

Matt Damon made a very special guest appearance last night on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”!


Continuing their long-running late night feud, Matt Damon yet again took on his arch talk show nemesis in a surprise appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” last night. Kimmel sent his parking lot security guard Guillermo to sabotage Matt Damon and his Informant! co-star Joel McHale.

See what happens:



Informant! opens in theatres starting September 18th. “Jimmy Kimmel Live” airs weeknights on ABC at 12:05am ET/PT.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Friday, September 11, 2009

Be Sure to Check Out This Week's Issue of People Magazine!

From Week of September 21, 2009
(click the picture to enlarge)

And make sure to tune in to Jimmy Kimmel Live to see Matt Damon on September 15th!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

In Case You Missed It.: Kathy Griffin Channels Kate Gosselin on "Jimmy Kimmel Live"

Kathy Griffin Channels Kate Gosselin

Last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kathy Griffin unveiled her new Lifetime movie, "Kate is Enough: The Kate Gosselin Story."


Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Spotlight to Nightlight with Alison Sweeney

On the latest episode of Yahoo's Spotlight to Nightlight, "The Biggest Loser" star Alison Sweeney shares how she juggles her career and raising her two young children.


See the exclusive interview with Spotlight to Nightlight host Ali Landry HERE.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

The Bonnie Hunt Show Returns For Another Exciting Season!

It's finally here - the premiere of Season 2 of "The Bonnie Hunt Show”!

Be sure to tune in and catch actress Lisa Kudrow, the cast of Legally Blonde - the Musical and 11-year-old journalist Damon Weaver, who made headlines when he interviewed Barack Obama.

To see highlights from our first episode with Lisa Kudrow click the image below:

Don't forget to see the rest of the week's line-up:

We 9/9: Dylan McDermott, 78-year-old journalist Wanda Phillips, "Glee" stars Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Matthew Morrison, Amber Riley

Th 9/10: Elisabeth Moss, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian

Fr 9/11: Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, "Real Housewives of Atlanta"

Please tune in as we welcome many exciting guests this fall including Queen Latifah, Dennis Quaid, Reba McEntire, Bill Hader, Danny DeVito and many more. Visit BonnieHunt.com for more information and local listings!


Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Summer 2009

Summer is almost over, and although it's been a wet and rainy one on the East coast, it's been a good one.

Jimmy Kimmel Live has had a great summer, and is ready for Fall. This summer, Jimmy dedicated a week to Judd Apatow’s comedy “Funny People, and Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Jonah Hill and newcomer Aubrey Plaza visited the show. Kimmel was also the first stop on Quentin Tarantino’s press tour for Inglourious Basterds, where he talked about smoking and drinking with Brad Pitt in his French vineyard and his wax figure. And most recently, Jimmy amazed Gordon Ramsay with his own homemade marinara sauce.



"The Bonnie Hunt Show" premieres on September 8th, and is ready for a great 2nd season. And just in time too - everyone agrees that Bonnie is the best! Daytime viewers enthusiastically rank Bonnie Hunt in the “Top 5 Most Likable and Appealing Personalities.” People.com consistently picks The Bonnie Hunt Show as one of Daytime TV’s Top 5 Moments. "The Bonnie Hunt Show" is syndicated in 95% of the country, airing predominantly on NBC-owned stations. Bonnie’s audience is loyal, intelligent, and includes a strong demo of upscale, 25-54 year old, college-educated women that are high consumers of entertainment. Make sure and tune in next week!

CTB just completed booking for the online show Peter Mehlman’s “Narrow World of Sports”. The show’s host is Peter Mehlman, former Writer/Producer of “Seinfeld,” and features interviews from a variety of sports people. While Mehlman’s view of the World of Sports may be narrow, the interviewee selection isn’t. Interviews include Danica Patrick, Tony Hawk, Laird Hamilton and Kobe Bryant, among others. The last batch of interviews just posted, including Orlando Hudson, Derek Fisher, Sugar Ray Leonard, Blake Griffin (below).



Moving from one sports show to another, CTB just recently started booking for “The Joe Buck Show” on HBO. The show’s debut episode was talked about throughout the media world and beyond, and now “Joe Buck Live” returns to HBO on Tuesday night, September 22nd for another special hour of conversation with the biggest names in sports. Not just a sports talk show, “Joe Buck Live” stands out as event television, done live in front of a studio audience of sports fans in midtown Manhattan. In June, the debut episode garnered praise and attention and included a wide range of guests from the worlds of sports and entertainment, including a news-making interview with Brett Favre -- his only extended, one-on-one interview since his retirement. A mixture of one-on-one interviews and discussions with a few guests at once, the program promises a mixture of news-making headliners and thought-provoking topics. It also marks a highly-anticipated transition from the play-by-play announcer’s booth to the talk show host’s chair for the premiere sports broadcaster of his generation, six-time Emmy winner Joe Buck. Stay tuned for more from this exciting show!

We also just started working with Yahoo! on a new show called “Spotlight to Nightlight” on omg! Launched in June 2007, omg! dominates the world of online celebrity news thanks to its unique voice and positive tone. After discovering that users couldn’t seem to get enough about expectant stars and their children, omg! created a blog all about hot celebrity moms called Goddess, because at the end of the day, isn’t that what every mother is? Now, Goddess has its own original online video program called “Spotlight to Nightlight”, which premiered in April 2009. Each week, host Ali Landry sits down with other celebrity moms to chat about how they handled their pregnancies, parenting challenges, and the special moments they spend with their children as well as any projects that they would like to promote. Kellie just went to the taping with Alison Sweeney from "The Biggest Loser" at Nomi Boutique in LA and had a great time. Check back on the website for updates and interviews.

Oprah Magazine continues to surprise and inspire with September 2009's issue. Jennifer Garner shares the Books that Made a Difference, including cookbooks and a particular American historian she swoons for. Isabella Rossellini shares her Aha! Moment about growing older. And Oprah introduces us to the adorable Nashville songwriter Landon Pigg in the CD feature. Be sure to check out From Runway to Reality, featuring eight stars of reality TV shows - from "The Hills" and "The Biggest Loser," including Trista Sutter, Kristin Cavallari, Claudia Jordan, Kara DioGuardi (pictured) and more!

CTB also just started working on the CBS special “I Get That A Lot.” After a successful debut on April Fool’s Day featuring Heidi Klum, Jessica Simpson, LeAnn Rimes, Mario Lopez, Ice-T and Jeff Probst, CBS has ordered three more editions of the special that follows celebrities as they “work.” The debut drew 10 million viewers and won its time period in adults 18-49 (3.4 rating/10 share). Please see the full episode HERE. All captured on hidden camera, the show centers on celebrities playing practical jokes on the unsuspecting public by posing as employees in various everyday occupations such as waiters, valets, cashiers, salespersons, etc. Upon being recognized, celebrities will deny the discovery by using the show’s catchphrase, “I Get That A Lot.” Be sure to tune into the next special, airing in November Sweeps.

CTB is also already gearing up for 2010’s Webby Awards. Hosted by the hilarious Seth Meyers, this year’s Webby Awards saw such winners as Trent Reznor, Lisa Kudrow and Sarah Silverman, with presenters Cameron Diaz, Alan Cumming, and Martha Stewart. Be on the lookout for next year's show, currently scheduled for June 14, 2010 in New York City.

Finally, we dedicate this blog to Joanna's brother, Anthony "Herb" Owen, who recently passed away in Spain. He was a wonderful man, and loved very much by his friends and family, and will be missed greatly. Please see the slideshow below.