The principle stars of the HBO Rat Pack film are Joe Mantegna (2nd from left), Ray Liotta (3rd) and Don Cheadle (4th from left). (HBO photo)

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Video Beat - CNN EXPLOITS LITTLE GIRL - September, 2009
Nujood Ali was regularly beaten by her in-laws, raped by her husband. When CNN told her story her life became more tragic but CNN returned to feed off of her again for their selfish gratification. The fact that CNN was shameless enough to further exploit this young girl is indicative of how they practice mercenary journalism and take no prisoners as anyone who dies in their way of a story is apparently a causality of news wars scrambling for ratings

BIZ WHO IS - TED TURNER - The King of Cable TV - January, 2007
Ted Turner - After launching CNN he bought the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. He televised them nationally in the USA over his WTBS channel. It was a local channel in Atlanta, Georgia that he put up on a satellite when cable first started. Turner then negotiated a deal with NBA commissioner David Stern to televise some of the NBA games nationally on a so many games per week basis

TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA EXTRA Part 4 - DICK CHENEY - DOING THE BUSINESS - December, 2010
POLITICS & BUSINESS = MONEY - The media's deflection of their focus on Julian Assange and ignoring a major story of former US Vice President Dick Cheney paying a $25 million fine in a plea bargain to avoid prosecution on bribery charges in Nigeria raise some red flags - Recommended TV Listings

TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA EXTRA Part 2 - Dick CHENEY & Julian ASSANGE = WAR & PEACE - December, 2010 GUESS WHO - He often criticized war critics, calling them "opportunists" who were peddling "cynical and pernicious falsehoods" to gain political advantage while US soldiers died in Iraq - Recommended TV Listings

TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA EXTRA Part 5 - THE CIA'S SECRET WAR - December, 2010
The documentary film THE MOST SECRET PLACE ON EARTH used CIA video footage that was released in 2008. It reveals the who, what where, when and how (no why) the CIA set up a secret air base in the mountains of Laos. They recruited Homing Hill tribe people including children to become soldiers - ANOTHER LOCKED UP ABROAD IN THAILAND - Recommended TV Listings

TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA EXTRA - JULIAN ASSANGE & former US Vice President DICK CHENEY IN THE NEWS - December, 2010 A COVERUP? - CNN is suspect as they crucified Julian Assange and covered up former US Vice President's Dick Cheney's $250 million bribery scandal - The CIA'S SECRET WAR in Laos is documented in the film THE MOST SECRET PLACE ON EARTH - Recommended TV Listings

TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA EXTRA - CNN FOUNDER TED TURNER on CNBC TITANS - November, 2010
THE MASTERMIND OF CABLE TELEVISION - Turner easily could be considered the godfather of cable television. Without his vision and determination International cable television wouldn't be what it is today - America's Next Top Model Final - AUSTRALIA NETWORKS FUTURE EXPRESS - Recommended TV Listings

TV - VIDEO BEAT Part 2 - THREE OF OLIVER STONES FILMS DEPICT THE PRODUCT OF WAR - November, 2010
Oliver Stones three films relating to the American/Vietnam War were a product of his experience - IT'S ON!!! Journos featuring Luke Hunt - PROGRAMMING TIME CHANGES - What is Daylight Saving Time 2010? - Recommended TV Listings

TV - VIDEO BEAT Part 1 - OLIVER STONE'S FAVORITE FILM OF HIS WORK - November, 2010
With all of Oliver Stone's success his favorite film of his work was not a box office hit that being Heaven & Earth - Recommended TV Listings

TV - VIDEO BEAT - MAX Part 4 - Ahmadinejad vs. LARRY KING - September, 2010
It's not about what your beliefs and positions are. It is about how the American news business deflects information in an effort to promote their agenda. The king of talk Larry King was made to squirm in his seat when Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had some some sensitive anti Jewish questions for King. The result was no reply and go to a commercial break - CNN FOUNDER TED TURNER'S STORY ON CNBC TITAINS - STEPHEN HAWKING's Into the Universe Part 2 - THE AUSTRALIAN NETWORK SHUFFEL - The Future Express - Recommended TV Listings

TV - VIDEO BEAT - MAX Part 2 - MY LAI MASSACRE on the Australia Network - September, 2010
Many of the victims were sexually abused, beaten, tortured, and some of the bodies were found mutilated. The massacre took place in the hamlets of My Lai and My Khe of Son My village during the American/Vietnam War. Women were gang raped; Vietnamese who had bowed to greet the Americans were beaten with fists and tortured, clubbed with rifle butts and stabbed with bayonets. Some victims were mutilated with the signature "C Company" carved into the chest. By late morning word had got back to higher authorities and a cease-fire was ordered. My Lai was in a state of carnage. Bodies were strewn through the village - STEPHEN HAWKING's Into the Universe - Recommended TV Listings

TV Review Feature - "The Rat Pack" on HBO
The central point of the picture surrounds Sinatra’s and the “Rat Pack’s” relationship and involvement with former United States President John F. Kennedy. The movie depicts that the relationship between Sammy Davis and May Britt almost prevented Kennedy from being elected. Kennedy’s father Joe, made it clear that he didn’t want Sinatra to be Davis’ best man for fear the American public would be outraged and turn against his son. It was implied that the public would not vote for the friend of a black man.

TV Review Feature - Boxing Promoter DON KING's Story"Only In America" On HBO
Whether you love, hate, or have no opinion on boxing promoter DON KING, HBO pictures "Don King: Only In America." is a MUST for viewing. King has controlled the boxing game from Muhammad Ali's early career to Mike Tyson's reign as champion. He continues to control the sport today. The picture's portrayal of King's life commences from the time that he murdered a man over money in the 50's and served time for it to Tyson's rise and Ali's demise.

TV - VIDEO BEAT - CNN's LARRY KING meets - American IDOL's - June, 2007
When it comes to finding out what's up very few talk show hosts do it better than CNN's Larry King. American Idol was the subject last week as King took on the American Idol Top 10 contestants. - Recommended TV schedule - More Entertainment - TV

TV - VIDEO BEAT - MAX - American IDOL WINNER JORDIN SPARKS Earns Praise - May, 2007
"She has that X factor," said AI competitor Gina Glocksen on the Larry King show this past week after Sparks won the title. Glocksen finished 9th in the competition that she said she came to win and not place but her praise for Sparks continued. "Jordin is always in tune, she's bubbly, glorious… she's perfect," - Recommended TV schedule - More Entertainment - TV

TV - VIDEO BEAT - Extra SPECIAL - Jordin SPARKS FLY wins American IDOL TITLE - May, 2007
It wasn't her big hair that got her there it was her talent as 17-year-old Jordin Sparks walked off with the 2007 American Idol title last night. - Recommended TV schedule - More Entertainment - TV

TV - VIDEO BEAT MAX - American Idol SANJAYA Malakar Eliminated - April, 2007
American Idol Judge's Negative Rants About Sanjaya Who Was Eliminated From American Idol - The Remaining AMERICAN IDOL SIX-PAK - For Lakisha Jones Country Wasn't Cool - AMERICAN IDOL Contestant DOES PORN MOVIE - Johnny Cash Movie "Walk The Line" - Recommended TV schedule .. - More Entertainment - More TV

TV - VIDEO BEAT - Jennifer Hudson wins Academy Award - February, 2007
American Idol loser walked away with an Oscar at the Academy Awards in Hollywood, California USA as the winner of Best Supporting Actress for her role in Dream Girls.. - More Entertainment - More TV

TV - VIDEO BEA Extra EXTRA - AMERICAN IDOL JUDGES LOST PLOT? - Academy Awards - February, 2007
This years Academy Awards includes former American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson - Are Americal Idol Judges Too Hard... Do the know what they're talking about??? - American Idol winner Fantasia to appear in a Broadway show - The Philippines and Dream Academy winner Yeng Constantino Album earns Platinum Award - Top Model IS ON with lessons!!! - Amazing Race ALL STARS (USA) NEW SEASON IS ON!!! - Recommended TV SCHEDULE.. - More Entertainment - More TV

TV - VIDEO BEAT - Grammy Awards WINNERS - February, 2007
Old-timers were recognized in the 49th edition of the Grammy's. But one of the most moving awards of the 3 ½ hour presentation was to former American Idol's 4th season winner Carrie Underwood who won a Grammy for best new artist.. - More Entertainment - More TV

TV & VIDEO BEAT EXTRA : Amazing Race ASIA WINNERS & Special Show - February, 2007
Amazing Race Asia to air a SPECIAL SHOW of a BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK of its inaugural event - USA's Amazing Race All-stars - Vanhalen Is Back - PRINCE The Bomb at Super Bowl - American Idol ADMITS MISTAKE - ASAP's Sheryn Regis - Top Model Premiers New Show Cycle 7 - FRESHIES FINISHED? - Fear Factor Celebrities - Recommended TV schedule... More Entertainment - More TV

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