Tony Danza to Produce, Star in New ABC ComedyApril 24, 2012Deadline.com reports that ABC is in final development talks for a comedy project which will star and be executive produced by Tony Danza. Actor Vince Vaughn will also executive produce.
Ryan Seacrest to Continue as Host of AMERICAN IDOLApril 24, 2012Emmy(R) Award-nominated Ryan Seacrest will continue as host of AMERICAN IDOL, broadcast television's No. 1 show. Seacrest has served as host of AMERICAN IDOL since its debut on June 11, 2002.
Planet Green to Celebrate 2012 'National Parks Week' April 24, 2012Planet Green, soon to be named Destination America, and National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America's national parks, have partnered to spotlight the country's natural marvels during NATIONAL PARK WEEK. This week, Planet Green will host a week of programming from 8-9 PM (E/P) dedicated to highlighting the wonders of national parks, and hoping to inspire viewers to visit the breathtaking landscapes themselves.
Syfy Ventures & Hasbro to Launch G.I. Joe Social GameApril 24, 2012Syfy Ventures and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced they will develop the first ever online social game based on the iconic G.I. JOE brand, marking the latest addition to Syfy Games' action-packed entertainment slate targeting male core gamers on social network platforms.
STAGE TUBE: First Look - Growing Stage's DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER & A FLY, Opening 4/27April 23, 2012The Growing Stage, the Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theater on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is set to present the New Jersey Premiere of DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER AND A FLY from April 27th to May 20th with performances Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00PM and a special opening night performance on Friday, April 27th at 7:30PM.
Disneynature's OCEANS Among Films to Premiere on Animal ChannelApril 23, 2012Animal Planet today announced that it has licensed the network television premieres of Disneynature's OCEANS, AFRICAN CATS and THE CRIMSON WING: MYSTERY OF THE FLAMINGOS from Disney-ABC Domestic Television. The network will premiere OCEANS in third quarter of 2012, followed by THE CRIMSON WING: MYSTERY OF THE FLAMINGOS in fourth quarter of 2012 and AFRICAN CATS in third quarter of 2013.
Travel Channel Announces Launch of 'Destination Summer'April 23, 2012Travel Channel announces today the launch of Destination Summer, a multi-platform programming initiative that embraces all the fun and adventure that the season offers. As part of the Network's continued mission to inspire its travel-centric viewers, seven new original series will roll out this summer, and will be complemented by multiple on- and off-air programming events.
A&E's MONSTER IN-LAWS to Return for Season Two 5/28April 23, 2012A&E's original real-life series, which follows couples at the boiling point with their nightmare in-laws, returns for an all new season of candid, over the top antics. Season two of MONSTER-IN-LAWS premieres Monday, May 28 at 10 & 10:30PM ET/PT on A&E.
Lady Gaga Among Stars Set for Guest Appearances on FOX This May April 23, 2012Cate Blanchett, Lady Gaga, Lindsay Lohan, Whoopi Goldberg, Fergie, Justin Long, Rashida Jones, Bryan Cranston, Olivia Wilde, Anna Kendrick, NeNe Leakes, Fred Willard, Eric Roberts, Wayne Brady, Ryan O'Neal, Phylicia Rashad, Patton Oswalt, Treat Williams, George Stults, Steve Coogan and Werner Herzog make guest appearances in all-new episodes of shows on FOX.
CBS is First in Sunday Viewers and Key DemosApril 23, 2012Time period wins by 60 MINUTES, THE AMAZING RACE and THE GOOD WIFE led CBS to its sixth consecutive first-place finish on Sunday win in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 22.