Lifetime Orders Two Original Drama PilotsJuly 20, 2012Lifetime has ordered the drama pilots The Secret Lives of Wives (working title) and Witches of East End for 2013, it was announced today by Rob Sharenow, Executive Vice President, Programming, of Lifetime Networks.
DirecTV, Viacom Reach Agreement to Restore 17 ChannelsJuly 20, 2012DirecTV has reached a new long-term agreement with Viacom to restore 17 channels (including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, BET, Spike, CMT, TV Land and ten other channels) that Viacom had taken away from DirecTV customers on July 10. Viacom has returned all affected networks.
First BIG BROTHER Contestant Evicted From HouseJuly 20, 2012During the first LIVE eviction last night on BIG BROTHER, the Houseguests voted to evict Kara Monaco, the 29-year-old model from Orlando, Fla., who now resides in Los Angeles, by a vote of 5-3.
STAGE TUBE: Gladiator Training For SPARTACUS: WAR OF THE DAMNED CastJuly 20, 2012Prior to the start of production on SPARTACUS: WAR OF THE DAMNED, the cast and stunt performers convened for a month to go through vigorous training to get into Gladiator shape; preparing for the extensive action sequences featured in every episode of the final season. Check out the training session below!
CBS Wins Thursday Night Ratings in a 'BIG' WayJuly 20, 2012CBS once again won the ratings race thanks to a mix of THE BIG BANG THEORY and BIG BROTHER. The network (6.53 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.8, #1) was Thursday's top draw in total viewers and demos.
President Obama Comments on Theater Shooting TragedyJuly 20, 2012President Obama appeared at a press conference in Ft. Myers, Florida this morning and commented on the tragic shootings which ocurred inside an Aurora, CO movie theater during last night's midnight showing of The Black Knight Rises. The President learned of the tragedy at 5:26 AM ET in a call from his Adviser for Homeland Security, John Brennan.
Warner Bros. Issues Statement on 'BLACK KNIGHT' ShootingsJuly 20, 2012The LA Times reports that a heavily armed gunman entered the midnight showing of Warner Bros' THE DARK KNIGHT RISES on Friday outside of Denver and went on a shooting rampage, reportedly killing 12 people and wounding 38 others. This morning, Warner Bros released a statement regarding the tragedy.
UMF TV Presents CAN U FEEL IT DocumentaryJuly 20, 2012UMF TV released its feature-length documentary CAN U FEEL IT last Sunday, July 15 for two weeks only! Now everybody can be part of the experience and get a little taste of what Ultra Music Festival is about!
Cooking Channel Announces August Programming HighlightsJuly 20, 2012Cooking Channel hits the road with the series premiere of Eden Eats on Friday, August 17th at 10pmET/7pmPT, following food enthusiast Eden Grinshpan's gastronomic tour of local recipes and global cuisines in cities across America.
Aaron Sorkin Plans Overhaul of 'NEWSROOM' Writing StaffJuly 20, 2012According to The Hollywood Reporter, Aaron Sorkin is planning to overhaul the current writing staff of HBO's new drama series, NEWSROOM. The showrunner will reportedly replace the majority of the writing staff before the second season returns.
20/20 to Present 'When Animals Strike Back' TonightJuly 20, 2012Anchored by Chris Cuomo with reporting from Dan Harris, Jay Schadler and David Wright, 'When Animals Strike Back' airs on '20/20' on ABC, FRIDAY, JULY 20 as the second part (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) of a two-hour edition of the program.
Kristen Bell Among Upcoming Guests on ABC's THE VIEWJuly 20, 2012Jessica Alba, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard ('Hit & Run'), Jane Seymour, Les, Seth and Ashley Gold ('Hardcore Pawn'), plus a Pistol Annies performance will all be featured JULY 23-27 on ABC's THE VIEW .
STAGE TUBE: Promo For TLC's HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOOJuly 20, 2012Grab on to your go-go juice, because TLC's promo for the highly-anticipated HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO has arrived! Upon airing during last night's TODDLERS & TIARAS, HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO immediately trended at #5 on Twitter. The series premieres on Wednesday, August 8 at 10 PM ET/PT. Check out the promo below!