or


[05/18/10 - 09:02 AM]
Spike TV Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Empire Strikes Back with Star Wars(Tm) Movie Marathon Saturday, May 22
The film will also be simulcast in Times Square on MTV's 44 1/2 foot video board at 4:00 PM ET.
[via press release from Spike TV]

SPIKE TV CELEBRATES THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK WITH STAR WARS(TM) MOVIE MARATHON SATURDAY, MAY 22

Fans Invited To Watch Spike Simulcast Of The Empire Strikes Back

In Times Square On MTV's 44 1/2 Video Board

Log Onto Spike.com/starwars To See Special 30th Anniversary Tune-In Trailers

New York, NY, May 18, 2010 - It was a long time ago -- 30 years to be exact -- in a galaxy not so far away when Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back was first released to movie theaters. Considered by many to be the greatest movie sequel of all time, Empire will celebrate its 30th Anniversary on Spike TV with a Star Wars movie marathon and a special simulcast in Times Square on Saturday, May 22.

Spike will feature a Star Wars movie marathon featuring the original trilogy on Saturday, May 22 (1:00 PM - 3:30 AM, ET/PT). Presented in HD where available, the schedule is as follows:

· 1:00 - 4:00 PM, ET/PT - Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope

· 4:00 - 7:00 PM, ET/PT - Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back

· 7:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT - Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi

· 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM, PT/ET - Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope

· 1:00 - 3:30 AM, ET/PT - Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back

Spike viewers and Star Wars fans in the New York City area are invited to come to Times Square to watch a special simulcast of The Empire Strikes Back on Saturday, May 22 at 4:00PM ET on MTV's 44 1/2 foot video board.

Throughout the week leading up to Spike's celebration of The Empire Strikes Back and the Star Wars movie marathon, the network will feature anniversary-themed trailers that incorporate footage from vintage TV spots and trailers, as well as two new image spots that highlight Stormtroopers in 1980-type situations including a disco and aerobics class. In addition to seeing the spots on-air on Spike, they can be viewed online at spike.com/starwars.

Lucasfilm, STAR WARS(TM), and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & � Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

Spike TV is available in 98.6 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com.





  [may 2010]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
      


· SHOWATCH
(series past and present)
· DEVWATCH
(series in development)
· MOVIEWATCH
(tv movies and mini-series)




[09/17/26 - 12:00 PM]
Peacock's New True Crime Documentary "Kill. Bury. Print." Premieres on Sunday, Sept. 27
The new true-crime documentary, produced by Rachel Maddow, spotlights the complex story behind local corruption and press intimidation in Southeast Oklahoma.
[09/17/26 - 12:00 PM]
CBS and Paramount+ Present "The JLo Show"
The concert film capturing Jennifer Lopez's celebrated residency will premiere Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, November 26 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+, with an extended version available exclusively on Paramount+.

[09/17/26 - 11:20 AM]
Lifetime Announces Four New Original Movies This Fall Featuring All-Star Casts
Luke Macfarlane and Siobhan Williams; Matthew Morrison and Molly Saunders; Maddy Hillis, Karis Cameron and Jean Luc Bilodeau; and Judy Reyes and Tahmoh Penikett are among the featured talent.
[09/17/26 - 10:20 AM]
Edie Falco to Star in FOX's New Series "Katie Greaves" (wt)
Falco stars as a whip-smart, fiercely committed attorney who stepped away from the New Hampshire Public Defender's office following a devastating personal tragedy.
[09/17/26 - 10:09 AM]
Video: "CIA" Season 2 Premiere Trailer - CBS
The new season premieres Monday, October 5 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
[09/17/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Unaccustomed Earth" First Look & Date Announcement
Inspired by the internationally beloved Jhumpa Lahiri's short story collection of the same name, "Unaccustomed Earth" premieres December 17, only on Netflix.
[09/17/26 - 09:18 AM]
Hit Shudder Competition Series "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula" Returns for Seventh Season on Tuesday, October 27
The four-time Emmy-nominated series is Shudder's highest-performing unscripted original franchise and continues to be one of the platform's most popular series.

[09/17/26 - 09:01 AM]
Disney and "Like Nastya," Globally Renowned Kids' Creator, Strike Content and Development Deal
The deal includes development of an original animated preschool series for Disney Jr. and Disney+, along with new live-action content for kids, tweens, teens and families.
[09/17/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Perfect Liars" - Official Teaser - Prime Video
The adaptation of Álex Mírez's novel premieres November 20 on Prime Video.
[09/17/26 - 09:00 AM]
Additional Performers Revealed for "2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)" Airing Live Sept. 27 on CBS
GENER8ION, Gunna, LISA, RAYE, Shaboozey, SIENNA SPIRO and Yung Lean will join show opener Madonna for performances during this year's event.
[09/17/26 - 09:00 AM]
Production Revs Up on AMC's New NASCAR Drama, "Thunder Road"
Centered on family dynamics, fierce rivalries and the untold stories behind one of America's most iconic sports, "Thunder Road" follows the multigenerational saga of the fictional Whitlock family, whose legacy in stock car racing is as deep as the family's ties to the Southern hill country roots that shaped them.
[09/17/26 - 08:16 AM]
Video: Date Announcement, Trailer & Key Art Debut - "The Kardashians" Season Eight
Season eight premieres October 8 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
[09/17/26 - 08:05 AM]
ESPN Updates NHL Exclusive Game Start Times on October 6
The New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers matchup will now begin at 7:30 p.m. ET and the Florida Panthers vs. Los Angeles Kings will now begin at 10 p.m.
[09/17/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer for the Original Drama Series "War," Debuting October 1
Created by George Kay, and starring Dominic West and Sienna Miller, the series is co-produced by New Pictures and Observatory Pictures with new episodes of the eight-episode season debuting weekly on Thursdays.
[09/17/26 - 08:01 AM]
Prime Video Casts Siobhan McGroarty, Sophia Reid-Gantzert, West Mulholland, Gigi Zumbado and Curtis Hamilton in "Rose Hill"
Elsie Silver's bestselling romance saga will premiere on Prime Video, produced by Temple Hill.