All 10 of ABC's Comedies Return Up in 2017 to Multi-Week/Season HighsJanuary 11, 2017During the first complete week of 2017 (w/o 1/2/17), ABC ranked No. 1 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering a network-leading 8 of the Top 20 broadcast programs in Adults 18-49: “Modern Family” – No. 5, “The Bachelor” – No. 6, “The Goldbergs” – No. 7, with “The Middle,” “Speechless,” “black-ish” and “Truth and Lies: The Menendez Brothers” tied at No. 12 and “American Housewife” – No. 19.
NBC Sports Group to Televise 12 Races During 2017 Verizon Indycar SeasonJanuary 11, 2017NBC Sports Group will present coverage of 12 races during the upcoming 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series season, beginning with the iconic Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 9, on NBCSN. Coverage will feature IndyCar's return to St. Louis and Gateway Motorsports Park on Sunday, August 26, historic circuits such as Road America and Watkins Glen, and the final nine races of the 2017 campaign, including the season finale at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday, Sept. 17. Once again, the 2017 IndyCar championship will be decided on NBCSN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Face Kansas City Chiefs in NBC's NFL Divisional Game This SundayJanuary 11, 2017NBC continues its NFL Playoff coverage this Sunday, Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. ET with an AFC Divisional Round matchup, when Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC North, 12-5) visit Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs (AFC West, 12-4) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. NBC's NFL Divisional coverage on Sunday begins at Noon ET with a special edition of Football Night In America.
Ben 10 Dashes Across the Globe with Ben 10: Up to SpeedJanuary 11, 2017Following the successful global re-launch of the beloved franchise Ben 10, which will continue its rollout later this year in the United States and Latin America, Cartoon Network now introduces Ben to a new generation of fans with the new mobile game, Ben 10: Up to Speed. The runner launches worldwide on Jan. 12 on iOS, Google Play and Amazon for $2.99.
Social: The Broadway Community Bids Farewell to President Barack ObamaJanuary 11, 2017Tonight. the nation took the first in a series of long and sad steps in acknowledging the forthcoming departure of President Barack Obama. As the current Commander in Chief took to the stage to deliver his farewell address, Twitter exploded with messages of admiration, sorrow, and solidarity for the man and his administration.
Telemundo's SIEMPRE NIÑOS Premiere Ranks as the #1 Spanish-Language Sunday ProgramJanuary 10, 2017TELEMUNDO's new Sunday night family show “Siempre Niños” ranked as the #1 Spanish-language prime program among total viewers (1,919,000), adults 18-49 (854,000) and adults 18-34 (375,000) on premiere night, according to Nielsen. Hosted by Mario Kreutzberger, Don Francisco, alongside Patricia Manterola and Karim Mendiburu, the show also reached a cumulative audience of 3,250,000 total viewers and 1,476,000 adults 18-49. Fueled by its new family night of programming, including “Don Francisco Te Invita” at 10pm, TELEMUNDO ranked as the #1 Spanish-language network in prime, among total viewers and key adult demos, outperforming Univision's during 7pm-11pm.
Sundance Adds Two More Films to 2017 FestivalJanuary 9, 2017Sundance Institute augments the 2017 Sundance Film Festivalprogram with two new independent films, announced today: Newness, from director Drake Doremus, and TRUMPED: Inside The Greatest Political Upset of All Time, from directors Banks Tarver, Ted Bourne and Mary Robertson. The Festival takes place in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort January 19-29. For more info and screening times for these films and all other program elements, visit sundance.org/festival.
ABC News Two- Hour Documentary Special on the Menendez Brothers Murder Airs Saturday on ABCJanuary 6, 2017It was the original trial of the century that captivated the nation. ABC will air an unprecedented two-hour documentary special on the Beverly Hills crime that shook a generation. A Hollywood movie executive and his wife, a one-time beauty queen, were brutally slain in the den of their Spanish-style mansion. Even though the murders were initially and inaccurately blamed on a mafia hit, it turned out the all-American Menendez family was far from perfect. After suspicious, costly spending following the double homicide and a confession to a psychologist, Lyle and Erik Menendez, the heirs of the wealthy couple, were arrested and charged with the grisly murder of their parents. After more than 27 years, Lyle speaks from prison on what he thinks now in this television event.
Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo & Armie Hammer Buckle Up for CARS 3January 6, 2017Disney•Pixar's “Cars 3” filmmakers revealed key cast members and new characters in the upcoming faster-than-fast film. Joining Owen Wilson in the all-new story that tests the heart of a champion in a high-tech world are Cristela Alonzo and Armie Hammer as unconventional trainer Cruz Ramirez and next-gen racer Jackson Storm, respectively.
Telemundo and NBC Universo Present THE BEST FIFA FOOTBALL AWARDS 1/9January 5, 2017Telemundo and NBC UNIVERSO will present the exclusive US Spanish-language simulcast of “The Best FIFA Football Awards” on Monday, January 9 at 12:30PM/11:30 AM C. Telemundo Deportes presenters Andrés Cantor, Miguel Gurwitz and Ana Jurka will lead the Spanish-language broadcast of the event, which will be hosted by Eva Longoria and Marco Schreyl at the TPC studios in Zurich, Switzerland. The awards ceremony can also be viewed on Telemundo Deportes digital properties on Facebook and YouTube, and the Telemundo Deportes app.
Marcus Lemones Searches for THE PARTNER in All-New CNBC Series Premiering 2/28January 5, 2017CNBC today announced the ten finalists participating in THE PARTNER, the all-new series featuring Marcus Lemonis –the renowned investor, entrepreneur, and host of CNBC's hit show “The Profit.” Premiering Tuesday, February 28 at 10pm ET/PT, the five episode series follows Lemonis as he searches for the perfect partner to help him manage the fast-growing portfolio of businesses he's acquired. In the end, one candidate will receive the opportunity of a lifetime: a half-million dollar contract, an equity stake, and the chance to help Lemonis manage his empire. Watch trailer: http://bit.ly/2hSdBLO