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According to thefutoncritic.com, ABC is developing a new "High School Musical"-themed reality competition series in which aspiring performers compete for the chance to study at a music conservatory to hone their skills. The untitled project, which is being targeted for the summer, would feature a weekly performance/elimination with the winner going home with an unspecified prize. It's not clear how the series will tie into the Disney Channel phenomenon but appearances by the franchise's stars is said to be likely. The deal however has yet to be finalized as the network is still in discussions with a production company to handle the show. Industry publications also speculate ABC will repurpose the series for the Disney Channel however nothing has been confirmed. The Disney Channel can be seen on Satellite TV channel 290.

It was announced today that the award-winning family comedy series, Everybody Hates Chris from co-creator and narrator Chris Rock, will join the Nick At Nite line-up in fall, 2009. Beginning September 2009, Nick At Nite will become the exclusive basic cable home to the half-hour series which stars Tyler James Williams ("Unaccompanied Minors") as Chris, Terry Crews ("The Longest Yard") as Julius, Tichina Arnold ("Martin") as Rochelle, Tequan Richmond ("Ray") as Drew, Imani Hakim as Tonya and Vincent Martella ("Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo") as Greg. "Nick At Nite is one of my family's favorite TV networks," said Chris Rock. "I am thrilled that this series, which reflects my childhood growing up in Brooklyn, is coming to the number-one home for great family comedies." "Following the success we've had with George Lopez and Home Improvement, this show has all the makings to be our next big hit for kids and parents on Nick At Nite," Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group said. "Chris Rock is a comedic genius hugely popular with adults, and he's created a great kid-centric character and story that will be relevant to both our kid and adult audience. It's a great addition for us." Nickelodeon and Nick At Nite can be seen on Satellite TV channel 299.

The N's hit teen series Degrassi packs its backpacks and passports and hits the open road in the upcoming documentary Degrassi in Kenya, premiering Friday, Mar. 14, at 8:00 p.m. (ET), and the new hour-long Degrassi Spring Break Movie on Friday, April 4, at 8:00 p.m. (ET) on The N. The half-hour documentary chronicles seven Degrassi cast members who team up with "Free the Children," a non-profit educational organization, as they take a personal journey to Kenya to build a children's school house for a local impoverished community. The actors speak candidly about the issues children in Africa face and what everyday people can do to make a difference.In the Degrassi Spring Break Movie, the Degrassi students are back and behind the wheel for more break ups, make ups and mayhem as the teens take the ultimate road trip to Smithdale University and embark on a weekend they'll never forget. Manny gets the keys to the family car, but Jay isn't too pleased about riding shot-gun, Craig's back in town and ready to play a gig with Ashley by his side and Spinner and Jimmy just want to find a ride to the weekend's festivities.Degrassi: The Next Generation was recently nominated for its second GLAAD Award in the category of Outstanding Drama Series. The series is currently premiering its seventh season on The N with new originals rolling out every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. (ET). The N can be seen on Satellite TV channel 298.

Satellite TV offers a huge amount of kids’ programming that will keep the younger generation occupied and engaged. The Family programming package provides numerous channels for kids, along with kids-related XM Satellite Radio. Still and all, both tv and the internet present challenges for parents these days in terms of monitoring content. The important thing with tv is to be aware of your programming options and restrict potentially harmful content. Satellite TV offers vast programming options, but does so with a sense of responsibility. The company takes seriously the fact that not all programming is appropriate for children. Parents need to be able to limit the channels that their children are watching. For example, certain HBO programming may not be suitable for young children.Satellite TV’s Locks & Limits feature is there for customers when they need it and is conveniently built into the equipment. It has been shown to work to restrict unsupervised television viewing in several different ways. Parents can block specific movies based on their MPAA rating, lock out entire channels with no channel limit, set limited viewing hours, or even establish spending limits on Pay per View programming. Meanwhile, parents get a handy (PIN) number so that they themselves don’t have to be limited in terms of programming.Parental controls give parents peace of mind knowing that their kids are safe. Let’s face it, some content is just plain violent, sensational or over-the-top. It may give children the wrong message about what is acceptable behavior. It’d be great if some advanced fingerprinting technology applied to the remote control could protect our kids from inappropriate programming. But since we’re not quite there yet, Parental Controls are the next best thing.

Satellite TV’s Family programming package has all the programming you could want for every age group -- from kids to adults. It’s also very affordable, at just $29.99 per month. Family programming offers 45+ channels and all of your local channels such as ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox and PBS. Many people think that Satellite TV only offers national channels, but this is not the case. Local programming gets its fair share too.Viewing movies together at home is better than going out to the movies, especially on cold winter nights! The Family package is varied, offering news, favorite children’s networks and Christian/religious programming to meet your spiritual needs. Channels such as Headline News, PBS, The Word, Bloomberg Television and National Geographic Channel ensure a well-rounded television experience.Parental controls let you feel safe knowing that your children can only access age-appropriate programming. Kids can enjoy the lively programming of Toon Disney, Discovery Kids and PBS Kids Sprout. There’s even an XM Radio channel, XM Kids. Families want a way to relax after a busy, hectic day and they want a variety of interesting and relevant programming. Satellite TV’s Family programming package meets all of these criteria. That’s why it’s been so popular and so sought after by millions of customers nationwide. Many families decide that they don’t need fancy packages with more channels than they could ever watch. The Family programming package is their package of choice for all these reasons.

Satellite TV’s Mix Interactive channels, available with certain receivers, are a great way to see what’s on and what’s hot on Satellite TV. Because Satellite TV offers so much variety in programming, it’s nice to be able to see live screens of up to 6 different shows within a certain category of programming. Yes, it’s true! Mix Interactive is a way to view real live tv in multiple screen shots on one screen. You’ll be able to make informed decisions on what to watch at that moment and later in the day.. Mix Interactive even has a live host to walk you through your options and point out programming information. Whether it’s news, sports or kids’ programming, you can check out channels 102, 104 or 111 for the latest updates. Compare and contrast what individual newscasters are talking about and see what you feel like watching. There might be a news story that particularly interests you. Kids’ programming is so varied these days that it’s very handy to see what’s on and choose particular programs. Maybe your child is just learning the alphabet or to tell time. There might be a program appropriate to these themes.Satellite TV’s Mix Interactive has been a very popular feature with customers. It is one of many interactive features available which set the company apart, with more and more customers turning to it for feedback about what to watch. It’s definitely not like the old days!