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Steven Seagal Lawman
Original at Variety
• Mon, Nov 30
Whereas many celebs have sought to reinvent themselves in the unscripted TV realm, A&E (which showcased Patrick Swayze in "The Beast") apparently aspires to ... and more »
Horse organization creates Swayze scholarship
Original at CBC.ca
• Sat, Nov 28
Swayze, perhaps best known for his starring roles in Red Dawn, Dirty Dancing and Ghost, worked on the series The Beast while battling cancer. ... and more »
Weber State football: Wildcats' O-line will have to adjust
Original at Deseret News
• Wed, Nov 25
Ryan "The Beast" Eastman, a starter on the defensive line, has yet to return since injuring his knee against Montana, and he's questionable to play against ... and more »
X-1 Events Presents the Return of "Cabbage" This Saturday
Original at Examiner.com
• Wed, Nov 18
The events feature some of the MMA world's most talented fighters, including UFC, Pride, and Abu-Dhabi veterans such as former UFC champions Dan “The Beast” ... and more »
ABC's drama 'Eastwick,' bewitched by low ratings, will vanish after 13 episodes
Original at Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Technology Blog
• Wed, Nov 11
According to imdb.com, "The Beast" wasn't a big ratings hit when it first appeared on TV screens in the US earlier this year and executives at the A&E ... and more »
'The Beast’ trains in the Hills
Original at The Fountain Hills Times
• Tue, Nov 10
Dan Severn, better known by fans of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and professional wrestling as “The Beast,” has quite a few titles under his multiple heavyweight belts.
Two midstate golf cart dealers in legal tussle over name
Original at Macon Telegraph
• Fri, Oct 30
An Eastman golf cart dealer has filed a federal lawsuit against a Perry golf cart dealer, alleging trademark infringement on “The Beast,” an off-road electric golf cart.
Lee ‘The Beast’ Beane captures CFX heavyweight title
Original at wickedlocal.com
• Wed, Sep 30
In just over one year’s time, mixed martial arts organization Cage Fighting Xtreme has established itself as a dominant force in New England. And West Bridgewater native and current Easton resident Lee “The Beast” Beane, crowned at CFX 5: “Mayhem in Mansfield” as the first ever CFX heavy...
First Look
Original at The Star
• Thu, Sep 24
FANCY a retelling of Beauty And The Beast with Vanessa Hudgens in it? Well, that is exactly what you’re going to get. This tale, set in present-day New York, is actually based on a 2007 novel by Alex Flinn who researched all the available versions of the fairytale before coming up with this pl...
Tuesday TV: The Beast
Original at Brisbane Times
• Tue, Sep 22
Despite suffering from pancreatic cancer, Swayze is completely convincing and has been rightly praised.
TV highlights, Tuesday August 25
Original at The Age
• Mon, Aug 24
The Beast - series premiere, Packed to the Rafters and Gavin & Stacey - season finale.
Nightmare enough without Beast
Original at Courier Mail
• Mon, Aug 24
DISAPPOINTING Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares isn't on any more - almost as disappointing as Patrick Swayze vehicle The Beast .
Guerrilla Journalism: Bringing out ‘The Beast’
Original at Culpeper Star
• Tue, Aug 18
UFC Hall of Famer comes to Culpeper for MMA workshop
What's on TV Wednesday night
Original at New York Daily News
• Wed, Jun 10
Patrick Swayze, last seen in A&E's police drama "The Beast," is the subject of the latest installment of E!'s ongoing documentary series. ... and more »
TV Review: Patrick Swayze's 'The Beast' over: Report
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Thu, Jun 4
Variety reports that sources say A&E has canceled its Patrick Swayze series The Beast after airing the 13-episode first season, which ended on April 23. Reps for the network are not confirming the report, however. Ratings were weak for the show, about a rogue cop in Chicago.
Patrick Swayze to Receive Rolex Dance Award
Original at TheaterMania.com
• Wed, May 6
NY Currently, he stars in the A&E television FBI drama The Beast. Show only tickets begin at $5, with gala tickets beginning $600. Call 212-228-7446 x33. For more information, visit www.careertransition.org. PATRICK SWAYZE TO RECEIVE ROLEX DANCE AWARD Dancer Universe
Dan 'The Beast' Severn returns on May 16
Original at MMAFighting.com
• Tue, May 5
IL Severn began competing in MMA at the UFC 4 tournament in December 1994, where he submitted two opponents with rear-naked chokes but tapped out to a triangle choke applied by Royce Gracie in the finals. He gave it another try at UFC 5 and won the entire ...
Future Of A&E's 'The Beast' In Doubt As Season-One Finale Bows Tonight
Original at Multichannel News
• Thu, Apr 23
• 3 related articles
While the final episode of the first season of A&E drama The Beast wraps up some storylines tonight, it's unclear if the installment will prove to be a series finale as well.
Related articles from google.com, journalgazette.net, Sentinel.
What's on TV Thursday night
Original at New York Daily News
• Thu, Apr 23
NY Also guest- starring, as a self-obsessed actor, is Tom Sizemore. 10 (A&E) "The Beast." The first season of the Patrick Swayze cop drama comes to a close with a big question mark hanging over it. Will it have a second season, given Swayze's battle with ...
“Swayze is doing the best he can,” says Goldberg
Original at Oneindia
• Wed, Apr 22
Since he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer more than a year ago, the 56-year-old actor has thrown himself into work. He's writing a memoir and filmed the first season of A&E's crime drama, The Beast, which concludes its season April 23.
Swayze kicking butt, says Goldberg
Original at google.com
• Tue, Apr 21
she added. "So he's busy as hell." The 56-year-old Dirty Dancing actor was diagnosed with the cancer more than a year ago. Since then, he has filmed the first season of A&E TV crime drama The Beast and is busy writing his memoirs. The Beast' star Patrick Swayze is 'kicking butt' in cancer bat...
2009/04/20
Original at New Straits Times
• Mon, Apr 20
Patrick Swayze has received critical acclaim for his role as Charles Barker in The Beast. The main draw of the gritty new series The Beast lies in how two FBI agents with clashing work ethics and styles team up to combat crime. RADIN SRI GHAZALI speaks to actor Travis Fimmel from the show.
Five things, three notes - and one question
Original at Globe and Mail
• Tue, Apr 14
Canada Patrick Swayze, currently starring on A&E's acclaimed series, The Beast, is now painfully gaunt and fighting cancer with everything he has. He commented recently, "I'll work till I die." Swayze, as always, is evidence of an absolute masculinity that ...
TV Pipeline
Original at NewsOK.com
• Sat, Mar 28
OK Q: Is Travis Fimmel of "The Beast” the same actor who was in the short-lived WB series about Tarzan? What else has he played in? A: Yes, it’s the same performer who’s been starring with Patrick Swayze in the A&E Network show. ...
Studios say nets must spend to save
Original at Variety
• Fri, Mar 27
CA Sony has the compelling Patrick Swayze FBI procedural "The Beast," while Warner Bros. will certainly be anxious to see how the new John Wells drama "Southland" fares when it premieres in the "ER" timeslot after the medical marvel signs off on April 2. ...
The Beast Runs Free | DMI Blog
Original at DMI
• Fri, Mar 27
By Harry Moroz The Beast Runs Free. The Treasury Department is slowly restraining the Capitalist Beast. If Secretary Geithner has his way, a single institution (probably FDIC) will be empowered to take over troubled financial institutions and a regulator ... What European Fiscal Austerity Is Doing To Th...
Patrick Swayze is kicking butt at 56 in his new role on “The Beast ...
Original at Beauty Match
• Sat, Mar 21
I’ll admit that I’ve seen “Dirty Dancing” far too many times, but let’s face it when it came out in 1987, it was THE movie to see. I also will admit to having been moved when I saw “Ghost” a few years later (it came out in 1990).
Patrick Swayze : ‘Frail’ cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze continues ...
Original at Entertainment and Showbiz!
• Fri, Mar 20
India But despite his friends saying that he is not doing so well, The Beast star is positive about how his life is going. “There are so many positive things going on in my life,” he said. “I’ve started new chemotherapy and again I’m one of the lucky ones ...
What's On Tonight: March Madness, 30 Rock, The Beast, Private Practice
Original at TV Squad
• Thu, Mar 19
CA At 9, NBC has a new episode of The Office, followed by new episodes of 30 Rock and ER. ESPN has more coverage of the World Baseball Classic at 9. Also at 9: Hallmark has the movie The Nanny Express. At 10, A&E has a new episode of The Beast. ...
TV Q&A with Rob Owen
Original at Pittsburgh Post Gazette
• Thu, Mar 12
TV Q&A with Rob Owen PA Q: I am a fan of the actor Patrick Swayze. I was so sorry to hear he has pancreatic cancer. Has his show "The Beast" on A&E been renewed for a second season. The show is really good and Patrick Swayze is doing an excellent job.
Dan "The Beast" Severn joins In Our Opinion - Mar 12,2009
Original at BlogTalkRadio
• Wed, Mar 11
Join SteelCityStorm and SouthernEagle as we try to avoid being submitted by former 3-time UFC Champion, Dan Severn. Join us in the chat and type in questions you want to ask "The Beast". Dan Severn | SteelCityStorm | SouthernEagle | Sports Talk | Entertainment...Read the full post from Southe...
Thursday TV Talk Recap: Kate OHare gives a moving speech about TV - Mar 06,2009
Original at BlogTalkRadio
• Thu, Mar 5
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I Like to Watch: The scrappy rockers of HBO's "Flight of the Conchords" are back, while A&E also tries its hand at comedy with Patrick Swayze in "The Beast"
Original at Salon
• Sun, Jan 25
By Heather Havrilesky
Patrick Swayze Plans to Pen a Memoir
Original at Wizbang Pop!
• Fri, Jan 23
By trikc Patrick Swayze is planning to write a memoir with his wife Lisa, according to a source close to the actor. Despite reports, the source says that Swayze, who is battling pancreatic cancer, will not write an inspirational book. Instead, The Beast star will focus on his life's journey, includ...
ADVERTISEMENT: Watch A 10 Minute Preview Of Patrick Swayze In A&E's "The Beast"
Original at Huffington Post
• Wed, Jan 21
By The Huffington Post News Editors Watch a 10 minute preview of Patrick Swayze in A&E's "The Beast".
Patrick Swayze Comes to TV in The Beast | TV, Patrick Swayze, The ...
Original at BuzzSugar
• Thu, Jan 15
I don't know if it's possible to watch Patrick Swayze in The Beast and separate his performance from what we know about his personal drama. Swayze has been simultaneously battling pancreatic cancer and filming the show, which premieres ...
Changing Channels | A&E's 'The Beast' is a real burden
Original at MiamiHerald.com
• Thu, Jan 15
By Glenn Garvin But you'll just have to trust me when I say that clichés bound through A&E's new cop drama The Beast the way buffalo once roamed the Great Plains, in thundering herds. Read my full review in Thursday's Miami Herald. ...
Review: Patrick Swayze Gives All in The Beast - Film.com
Original at Film.com
• Thu, Jan 15
Patrick Swayze gives the performance of a lifetime as the hard-edged FBI agent Charles Barker in A&E's The Beast. It's no secret that Swayze has been in treatment for stage-4 pancreatic cancer, a disease with a daunting prognosis. ...
Patrick Swayze Returns with 'The Beast'
Original at BuddyTV
• Thu, Jan 15
It‘s been a long time since we‘ve seen Patrick Swayze on the small screen. He‘s been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and has had a public battle with the disease but is, as he described it to Barbara Walters earlier this month, ...
Ellen Gray: Unswayed on Swayze: 'The Beast' producers, co-star confident despite Patrick's health problems
Original at Untitled
• Wed, Jan 14
THE BEAST. 10 p.m. tomorrow, A&E. UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - The timing could have been better. Or maybe not. Actor Patrick Swayze failed to keep an appointment with reporters last Friday to promote "The Beast," the undercover FBI drama A&E decided to make even after learning that its lea...
Swayze fails to generate sympathy in early episodes of 'The Beast'
Original at Toledo Blade
• Mon, Jan 12
Dove is drafted by FBI bigwigs to spy on Barker, who is suspected of wrongdoing. This puts Dove in a moral quandary and gives the show more layers. Still, Charles Barker is not as complicated or as complex as Vic Mackey, no matter how rough-and-tumble or morally compromised Barker might be.
Atlus bringing the Tokyo Beat Down to DSOriginal at Joystiq
• Fri, Jan 9
By Andrew Yoon Filed under: Nintendo DS, Action, VideoTokyo Beat Down is a new action game for Nintendo DS where the only answer to crime is to punch it in the face. The Beast Cops make the LAPD look like the ladies from The View with their questionable ethics and overwhelming weaponry. Fight every sort of cr...
British Montauk Monster Washes Ashore [Monsters]
Original at Gawker
• Thu, Jan 8
By Ryan Tate The residents of North Devon, England don't know what to make of the fanged creature found on a local beach. Seal? Sea lion? BEAST OF EXMOOR, PERHAPS? The Beast of Exmoor is a black big cat, a puma or panther maybe, believed by some to have eaten sheep and farm animals in the 1970s and into 1983,...
News Bites: Patrick Swayze Is Tough
Original at A Socialite's Life
• Tue, Jan 6
By J. Harvey Actor Patrick Swayze recently opened up to Barbara Walters about his ongoing battle with pancreatic cancer for an ABC special airing on Wednesday. He admits that he's scared of the future. There's a lot of fear here," Swayze, 56, star of A&E's upcoming The Beast says. "There's a lot...
Co-star: Swayze had `good' energy on `Beast' shoot
Original at Sacramento Bee
• Fri, Dec 5
Fimmel and Swayze portray FBI agents in the upcoming A&E series "The Beast," which premieres January 15. Fimmel says Swayze, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year, didn't miss a day of work during the months-long shoot.
Opinion: "Futurama: Bender's Game" Gets DTVs Back in the Saddle
Original at Toon Zone
• Mon, Nov 3
By Ed Liu Even if the movie doesn't have a whole lot of coherence, it still hangs together more solidly than The Beast with a Billion Backs. While the Bender and dark matter plots work out pretty well, the Leela anger management plot is rather underdone, although it's also the least important. On the c...
Ice-T and Coco Get Reality Show
Original at Wizbang
• Fri, Jun 29
By trikc Rapper Ice-T is planning a new reality show and book with his wife and model Coco, titled Beauty in The Beast. Guess who's the beauty and who's the beast?" Ice-T jokingly said to AllHipHop.com. Beauty in The Beast will focus on the duo's relationship, while offering the couple's unique take o...
Andromeda Strain coming to A&E (and other news from the network)
Original at TV Squad
• Wed, May 2
By Adam Finley The miniseries could run as long as six hours. In addition, A&E has plans for more original series to air in 2008, including The Cleaner, about an addict who helps others kick their habit; Homestead, a cop drama; The Beast, an FBI drama; Takedown, a drama about U.S. Marshals; and Under, ab...
Book Review — Mean Martin Manning, by Scott Stein
Original at Liberty Papers
• Sat, Apr 14
By Brad Warbiany Some of you have probably notice me link the Scott Stein a few times in the past. I found him a while back, when he was looking for examples of humorous writing for a class he was teaching. In fact, I even got him to give me a literary critique of The Search For The Beast, which was quite helpful, and...
Movie Review: The Beast Must Die
Original at Blogcritics
• Sun, Mar 11
By Aaron Fleming Since then, director Paul Annett has went on to direct a number of episodes of BBC’s number one soap, Eastenders. Surely it’s only a matter of time before Phil Mitchell sprouts hair on the back of his knuckles and goes on a carnivorous rampage down at The Arches. What a joyous plot twist that wo...