WEEKLY BUZZ
Happy 4th of July weekend! I’m sure you already have plans, but if you don’t, be sure to read the schedule of events happpening this weekend. Be safe this weekend!
TV NEWS
–Chris Noth is leaving “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.” He will be replaced next season by Jeff Goldblum.
–CBS announced its fall premiere dates for some of its shows. Most shows will debut Sept. 22, the official start of the 2008-09 season. An exception is “Survivor: Gabon,” the 17th season, will debut on Sept. 18.
The premieres of the Thursday and Friday night dramas have been rescheduled outside of premiere week to accomodate the presidential debate on Sept. 26 and a vice presidential debate on Oct. 2.
–AMC’s “Mad Men” returns July 27.
–A&E’s “Dog the Bounty Hunter” returns July 16.
–Amy Ryan wil return to “The Office” as Human Resources representative Holly Flax for several episodes. In last season’s finale, she replaced Toby.
–The National Geographic Channel is premiering a new series called “L.A. Hard Hats.” It will focus on the building of an eco-friendly high-rise. It premieres at 9 p.m. Aug. 3.
TV PREMIERE
Sunday — I Love Money (VH1)
TV FINALES
Sunday — Million Dollar Password (CBS)
Monday — The Bachelorette (ABC)
Tuesday — Hell’s Kitchen (Fox); 30 Days (FX); Shot at Love with Tila Tequila (MTV)
Wednesday — Real World (MTV); She’s Got the Look (TV Land)
MOVIE NEWS
–Jennifer Aniston’s movie, “He’s Just Not That Into You,” was pushed back from Oct. 24 to Feb. 6 to coincide with Valentine’s Day. That means no box office battle between her and Angelina Jolie, whose movie “Changeling” hits the big screen on Oct. 24.
–A fourth installment of “Spider-Man” is tentatively scheduled to arrive in May, 2011.
–Don’t expect to see another “Cloverfield” movie for awhile. Plans for a sequel have been put on hold until the filmmakers can come up with an idea as interesting as the original.
LOCAL EVENTS
–The 11th annual River Raisin Independence Festival, Fireworks and Freedom Walk runs through Friday in downtown Monroe and Sterling State Park, 2800 State Park Rd.
–Freedom Fest Celebration is being held today at New Life Tabernacle Church, 6023 Summerfield Rd., Petersburg. A pig roast begins at 5 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m.
–The 1320X Drag Racing event will be Friday at Milan Dragway, 10860 Plank Rd., Milan. Gates open at 9 a.m.; racing awards ceremony at 8 p.m.
–Luna Pier is hosting its annual Freedom Celebration on Saturday. It begins at 8 p.m. A fireworks display is at dusk off Clyde Evans Memorial Pier.
REGIONAL EVENTS
–A Community Picnic and Fireworks Show begins at 5 p.m. today on the streets of Conant, Wayne and Dudley Sts. in Maumee, Ohio. It’s free.
–Comerica Cityfest runs through Sunday in downtown Detroit.
–Wyandotte Street Art Fair runs July 9 through July 12 in Wyandotte. 300 artists will be there as well as 25 food and beverage concessions.
–The Ypsilanti Independance Day parade begins at 11 a.m. Friday on Wallace St., ending at Depot Town at Rice St. For details, call (734) 483-4444.
DVDs to be released on Tuesday, July 8:
-The Ruins
-The Mummy Returns
-Stop-Loss
-Superhero Movie
-Batman Begins Limited Edition Gift Set
-Jet Li’s Fearless (Director’s Cut)
-Sleepwalking
-Soul Food: The Final Season
-Soul Food: The Complete Series
-Van Helsing: Collector’s Edition