I WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1, 2010 Students anticipate fall premieres By Karina Yiicel COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Fall television premieres kick off tonight, and students and facul ty say they're ready to tune in. Chelsea Saks(junior-psycholo gy) and her sister Alexa Saks (jun ior-psychology) are avid "Desperate Housewives" fans and are excited for the premiere at 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26 on ABC. One reason Chelsea Saks said she likes to watch the show is because it can help viewers get away from their stresses and watch someone else's life. The show is easily relatable to life in general, Chelsea Saks said she is able to see herself in each characters' positions. The larger than-life dramas make the show more interesting, she added. Fbr Jessica Bogutsky, the draw of "Gossip Girl" is similar drama, she said. Bogutsky (sophomore-division of undergraduate studies) said she is excited for the "Gossip Girl" season premiere at 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13 on CW. "It's the only show I watch," Bogutsky said. While some love the drama in television shows, others love the Emily Kerner (senior-human development and family studies) `Jersey Shore' boosts MTV ratings By Ryan Nakashima ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER LOS ANGELES - MTV is finally getting its mojo back, thanks to the tanned twenty-somethings of "Jersey Shore." Ever since its December debut, the show's buzz has been huge even making it into one of President Barack Obama's speeches. The July 29 start of the second season, shot in Miami, drew 5.3 million viewers, nearly quadruple the original opener. And audiences have been staying put ever since. "It's like a train wreck," said Tina Cordova, a Washington, D.C.- based contractor, who gathers with her "Jersey"-loving girl friends to watch every Thursday night. "You just can't look away." "Jersey Shore" is just one con tributor to a ratings rebound that MTV has enjoyed since January Penn State students, it's the best four years of your life. Make sure you never miss a thing. Palm' Pre . Plus and Palm Pixi - Plus connect more of your life, which makes them the perfect phones for college. With your favorite apps, social networks, videos, games, and automatically updated contacts and calendars, you can make the most of every minute "The Office" will be premiering on Thursday, Sept. 23 on NBC. said her favorite show is "Glee," which premieres at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 on Fox. "What I love about 'Glee' is the music. I think it's so entertaining," she said. "The characters are so loveable." Ann Kuskowski and her family are also fans of the musical televi sion show, Kuskowski said. "We watch 'Glee' as a family," said Kuskowski, a senior lecturer in journalism. "It's like a train wreck. You just can't look away" Tina Cordova Washington, D.C.-based contractor and "Jersey Shore" fan It marks MTV's first consistent gain in three years. That's a big win for parent com pany Viacom Inc., as its movie stu dio Paramount Pictures has been paring down its slate. Higher rat ings mean advertisers from fast food chains to clothing retailers are lining up to get on board. Analysts say that should help boost the stock price in the months ahead. Executives say that it's no fluke that many of its shows including `Jersey Shore" are taking off. The executives credit new pro gramming spending and plenty of research into what young people want to see. That's more real situations, less One things she likes about the show is that it brings back songs she liked during her youth and turns them around for younger generations, Kuskowski said The Madonna-themed episode stands out, she said. "I loved her back in the 'Bos, and my kids think that she is brand new," Kuskowski added. While some are excited for their old favorites, others are looking forward to new television shows. Jessica Wisel, Class of 2010, is prepared for all of the new shows premiering in the next few weeks. "The best new show coming out is going to be The Event,' Wisel said. "I am a huge '24' fan and it looks like a cross between that and 'Lost Courtesy of TV.com "The Event" premieres at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 on NBC. But the show Wisel said she is most looking forward to is "The Office," which she said is bitter sweet because it is Steve Carell's last season on the show. "The Office" premieres at 9 p.m Thursday, Sept. 23 on NBC. "I watch shows for the humor. The humor has to be amazing for me to watch it," Wisel said. " 'The Office' is kind of a pick-me-up. The other shows are sheer entertain ment." To e-mail reporter: kzysols@psu.edu fake glamour and fewer competi tions. " 'The Hills' was definitely a fab ricated reality and "Jersey Shore"and "Teen Mom" are more harsh, authentic realities. And that is what's resonating much more today," said Van Taller, pres ident of MTV Networks' Music and Logo Group, which oversees the flagship network and other channels such as CMT. MTV's ratings had been steadi ly declining as some of its reality shows such as "Real World," now in its 24th season, were getting old. Sister networks Comedy Central and Nickelodeon have ebbed and flowed for several years. LOCAL Courtesy of blogs wenatcheeworid com Reel Big Fish tickets will go on sale on Sept. 7 through Sept. 10. `Reel Big Fish' set to perform at PSU By Karina Yiicel COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Legendary ska band Reel Big Fish is coming to State College and the Student Programming Association (SPA) is hoping the show will sell out. Reel Big Fish will perform at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14. Medlar Field is a possibility for the concert's venue, but it is not confirmed, said Chris Phillips, assistant general manager of Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The stage would be in the out field and there is a possibility of special flooring so people can sit on the rest of the field, Katy Tufts, SPA entertainment chair woman, said. With additional seating able to house about 2,000 people, more people will be able to come to the event, she said. Tufts (junior-marketing and public relations) said she hopes the band plays their older songs because there is a bit of nostal gia to them and would bring a larger audience, like SPA saw with this weekend's Hanson show. Matt McKnight, SPA event director, said the Reel Big Fish could be a record-breaking show for the group. "It has the potential to be the highest-attended concert in [SPAT history," McKnight (sen ior-political science) said. McKnight said it may be more popular than the Jack's Mannequin concert held during last year's Homecoming week end. Rifts said the committee looks up bands and artists that are in Save 10% off basic monthly service charges with a qualified plan. Bring your student ID to an AT&T Store today and mention code 46316 or go to att.com/wireless/psustudents Sdve even mgr: e yvt.ll new iowerealxice data plans and tray connected via text, ernaii, and the Web! Ask en AT&T representative for mare del** THE DAILY COLLEGIAN If you go What Reel Big Fish ticket sale When: Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Alumni Hall and Sept. 8 through Sept. 10 in 129 HUB-Robeson Center Details: Tickets are $5 for students, $lO for non-stu dents the group's price range before SPA chooses an act. Tufts then compiles a list of five to ten artists Reel Big Fish was No. 1. The band was popular within the committee and a lot of SPA members want ed the band to come to State College, Tufts said. Tickets will be available for students as well as non-stu dents, making it different from some other Penn State concerts, McKnight said. According to a SPA press release, tickets will be $5 for students and $lO for non students. Tickets will be avail able for purchase on Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. in Alumni Hall, and Sept. 8 through Sept. 10 in 129 HUB-Robeson Center. Dan Skawski (senior-civil engineering) said he is a huge Reel Big Fish fan. "They make me dance," he said. Skawski said he's almost more excited by the possibility of a Medlar Field concert than by Reel Big Fish itself. To e-mail reporter: kzysols@psu.edu
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