Holly Hunter to Star in BBC's TOP OF THE LAKE MiniseriesFebruary 21, 2012As first reported on TVLine.com, actress Holly Hunter will join Lucy Lawless and Elisabeth Moss in a BBC Worldwide seven-part miniseries to be called TOP OF THE LAKE. The series will be broadcast in the U.S. on the Sundance Channel.
Magic Johnson to Launch Cable Network 'Aspire'February 21, 2012According to the Hollywood Reporter, former L.A. Lakers superstar Earvin 'Magic' Johnson is set to launch a new cable network 'Aspire'. The venture will target the African-American community and will appear on Comcast this summer.
Michael Douglas to Present at 84th Annual Academy Awards, 2/26February 20, 2012Actor Michael Douglas joins the list of esteemed presenters for the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. Douglas won an Oscar for his lead performance in "Wall Street" (1987) and a Best Picture award as a producer of "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975).
LIVE! WITH KELLY to Take Over 'Celebs on Facebook' From 2/22 -27February 20, 2012On today's LIVE! WITH KELLY host Kelly Ripa announced that the top morning talk show will partner with mega social media website Facebook from February 22-27, 2012. During today's program, which originated from Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawaii, Ripa revealed details of the 6-day partnership, which coincides with the launch of Ripa's own new Facebook timeline.
THE SIMPSONS 500th Episode is Ratings Winner for FOXFebruary 20, 2012The 500th episode of the Fox network's THE SIMPSONS garnered a 30% increase to its previous score, earning a 2.6 in adults 18-49 in the ratings. The network's The Cleveland Show (1.2), Napoleon Dynamite (2.0), American Dad (2.2) and a repeat of Bob's Burgers also aired, earning 1.9 rating in adults 18-49 for the night.
FOX Launches 'Super Perks' Program for FansFebruary 20, 2012FOX has launched SUPER PERKS, a new fan engagement initiative that offers viewers once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and connects them with insider access to their favorite shows - simply for being a FOX fan.