Predator X Photos

A scientist gives us a perspective of the size of the jaws of Predator X.



Paleontologists believe Predator X's flippers would have looked like this.



An idea of how the fins of Predator X would look if it were still alive.

History Channel premieres "Predator X," Sunday, March 29, 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET.

For more about History Channel's "Predator X" special, check out the minisite. There is a discussion board, previews, and a bio of Jørn Harald Hurum, the scientist behind the expedition.

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All photos are (c) 2009 The History Channel. All rights reserved.

Monster of the Arctic

You've heard about the remarkable find by University of Oslo Natural History Museum paleontologists of a monstrous prehistoric creature, aptly named "Predator X." Said to make a T-Rex "look like a puppy," the find has captured the world's attention.

Sunday, March 29, The History Channel will broadcast a two-hour special from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET that follows the research from the earliest stages when researchers assessed the area where the dig occurred. Predator X was found on the archipelago of Svalbard which is 800 miles from the North Pole. It might not be simply the finding of a huge new creature, but an entirely new species from the era of dinosaurs.

Such a discovery impacts our knowledge of evolution and the life before our own age, creating a better understanding of the world as we know it. No doubt, it will also inspire a fair share of horror movies and sci-fi TV episodes.

For more about History Channel's "Predator X" special, check out the minisite. There is a discussion board, previews, and a bio of Jørn Harald Hurum, the scientist behind the expedition.

Check out History Daily on Twitter.

NBC Summer TV Premiere Dates

March 12, NBC announced its season finales and primetime schedule for Summer 2009.

All times are EDT.

Season Finales
Monday, June 1
10:00-11:00 p.m. - Medium

Tuesday, June 2
10:00-11:00 p.m. - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Wednesday, June 3
10:00-11:00 p.m. - Law and Order

Summer TV Show Premiere Dates
Monday, June 1
8:00-9:00 p.m. - I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of here!"

Thursday, June 4
10:00-11:00 p.m. - The Listener

Sunday, June 7 and June 14
9:00-11:00 p.m. - Meteor two-part miniseries


Monday, June 8
9:00-10:00 p.m. - Law & Order: Criminal Intent (NBC premiere)
10:00-11:00 p.m. - Dateline NBC

Sunday June 21 & June 28
8:00-10:00 p.m. - Merlin

Sunday, July 5
8:00-9:00 p.m. - Merlin (time period premiere)

Tuesday, June 23
9:00-10:00 p.m. - America's got Talent

Wednesday June 24
9:00-10:00 p.m. - America's got Talent
10:00-11:00 p.m. - The Philanthropist

Wednesday, July 1
8:00-9:00 p.m. - Great American Road Trip

Sunday, July 19 & July 26
9:00-11:00 p.m. - The Storm two-part miniseries

Special
Saturday, July 4
9:00-10:00 p.m. - Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

ABC Season Finale Dates

March 16, ABC TV announced its season finale dates, as well as dates for returning episodes.

All times are EDT

Returning Shows

Thursday, May 7
8:00-9:00 p.m. Ugly Betty

Monday, May 18
9:00-11:00 p.m. The Bachelorette

Season Finales

Wednesday, April 29
8:30-9:00 p.m. Better Off Ted

Thursday, April 30
8:00-8:30 p.m. In the Motherhood
8:30-9:00 p.m. Samantha Who?
10:00-11:00 p.m. Private Practice

Friday, May 1
8:00-9:00 p.m. Wife Swap
9:00-10:00 p.m. Supernanny

Tuesday, May 5
8:30-9:00 p.m. According to Jim

Wednesday, May 6
8:00-9:00 p.m. Scrubs

Sunday, May 10
10:00-11:00 p.m. Brothers and Sisters

Monday, May 11
10:00-11:00 p.m. Castle

Tuesday, May 12
10:00-11:00 p.m. Cupid

Wednesday, May 13
9:00-11:00 p.m. Lost

Thursday, May 14
9:00-11:00 p.m. Grey's Anatomy

Friday, May 15
8:00-10:00 p.m. America's Funniest Home Videos

Sunday, May 17
7:00-9:00 p.m. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
9:00-11:00 p.m. Desperate Housewives



Tuesday, May 19
9:00-11:00 p.m. Dancing with the Stars

Thursday, May 21
8:00-10:00 p.m. Ugly Betty

Mall Fun for Kids!

Simon Kidgits Club and qubo^R have teamed together to bring Simon Kidgits Club Book Blast! tour to malls across the country. Celebrity storytellers are just part of the events planned to encourage children to enter the magical world of books. "Maisy" and Veggietales characters "Bob the Tomato" and "Larry the Cucumber" will visit select malls. Rounding out each Book Blast are activities and giveaways that make reading fun.

The sixth annual Book Blast! tour is from Saturday, February 14, through April 4. Check your local mall to see if they will host the Simon Kidgits Club Book Blast!

"Most of qubo's shows are associated with popular children’s books and all are filled with great stories and memorable characters," said Rick Rodriguez president and general manager, qubo. "As firm believers in the power of storytelling, we are delighted to partner with the Simon Kidgits Club in sponsoring 2009 Book Blast! and in helping to nurture a love of reading among children."

During Book Blast!, families can watch segments from Babar, VeggieTales, Jane and the Dragon, The Zula Patrol, and 3-2-1 Penguins! Attending kids will have the chance to pick up various activity sheets and prizes from qubo and at select malls, qubo will be giving away copies of With Love From Maisy.

Even if your family is not a member of Simon Kidgits Club, attending the 2009 Book Blast! is free and open to Kidgits Club members or non-members.

Kidgits Club Members will be eligible to receive a free, comfy Kidgits reading cushion. If your child is not yet a member of Simon Kidgits Club, you can sign them up for a $5 membership fee at your local 2009 Book Blast! Or, visit www.simon.com/kidgits to sign-up online. Membership includes a Kidgits Club membership card and T-shirt, scheduled entertainment and activities for families, a Birthday Club (including birthday card and gift redemption certificate), unique programs and offers, discounts and a quarterly newsletter.

The Simon Kidgits Club Book Blast! tour is sponsored by qubo, the TV and online entertainment service for children and families, and developed by Simon Brand Ventures, the business to consumer arm of Simon Property Group, the nation's largest developer, owner and operator of shopping malls.

Preserving History

Throughout 2009, HistoryTM will commemorate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth with a new initiative entitled "Give a Lincoln for Lincoln." In association with the National Park Foundation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this program encourages Americans to donate Lincoln-head pennies, five dollar bills, or make larger donations online to help preserve six key sites associated with Lincoln's life and legacy.

The six sites are:

• Lincoln’s birthplace in Kentucky

• His boyhood home in Indiana

• The Lincoln Home in Springfield, Illinois

• Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington DC

• The Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC

• Fords Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Teacher and student contests, original short form video about Lincoln’s life and Presidency, related lesson plans, as well as instructions for how to donate to this campaign will be available online at www.history.com/lincoln. Log on today to learn how you can help save Lincoln’s legacy!

Stealing Lincoln's Body premieres on The History Channel^TM premieres Monday, February 16, 2009, 9:00-11:00pm e/p. This documentary explores the little known story of a group of counterfeiters who plotted to steal Lincoln's body and hold it for ransom.

Swayze Delivers

The Beast
premieres Thursday, Jan. 15, 10:00pm ET
A & E
The pilot episode of The Beast is taut drama. The premiere is so well done that during the opening scenes, you do not realize what is really going on. Patrick Swayze stars as Charles Barker and Travis Fimmel portrays Ellis Dove. The entire episode is theatrical quality writing, directing, acting, and cinematography. Strong character development adds to the depth of the story. Light humor is laced through the Pilot, easing some of its intensity, while adding a human quality to these action heroes with flawed personalities and lives.
The Beast Pilot Episode Review >> (some spoilers)