Once again an absurd and amusing story inspires us to deviate from our core news coverage of the entertainment world. Check out this San Diego newscast's opening minute. It's only 60 seconds, but the number of mishaps and gaffes would make you think the show was produced by Will Ferrell and Jerry Lewis! Click here to view

Brosnan as James Bond in the 2002 film Die Another Day

Pierce Brosnan has partnered with Sony to develop a TV series based on a private investigator who is often called upon to solve international crimes. Brosnan will executive producer the series and will play a supporting role, but not the lead character. Click here for more

The Hulk made his first appearance as a Marvel Comics character in 1962.

CBS and Marvel Comics are planning to return The Hulk as a weekly series. A previous incarnation of the show ran on CBS between 1978-1982. The Not-So-Jolly Green Giant has also been the subject of big budget feature films and TV movies. The project is in the early stages and no talent has been officially announced as being associated with the new show. For more click here

Al Pacino has been signed to play legendary record producer Phil Spector in an HBO feature to be written and directed by David Mamet. Spector was the musical genius who was instrumental in helping some of the best known acts of the 1960s find fame through his famous "Wall of Sound" techniques. The 70 year old Spector, who was always known as much for his eccentric behavior as his talent, is serving a prison sentence for shooting actress Lana Clarkson. Click here for more

"Jack Lord, we hardly knew ye..." The current version of Hawaii 5-0 may be a ratings hit but it has nothing in common with the classic TV series of the 60s and 70s.

Click here for The Huffington Post's slideshow of the most unnecessary TV remakes of all time, ranging from Get Smart (remember that debacle starring the appropriately-named Andy Dick?) to the current incarnation of Hawaii 5-0.

You may have seen this already, as it went viral a couple of weeks ago- but it bears watching again because it's so damned funny! A Texas weatherman solemnly gives the latest forecast without the slightest hint that he's aware of the fact that the storm graphics he's designed look like storyboards for a 70s Johnny Wadd porn film! In an unrelated story, the Texas TV station involved reports an inexplicable surge in popularity for the weather segment in demographics for women and gay guys.  Click here to watch