ABC's NIGHTLINE Ranks as #1 Show in Late-Night Among Total ViewersDecember 22, 2011For the week of December 12, 2011, ABC's NIGHTLINE drew 3.888 million Total Viewers, 1.482 million Adults 25-54 and 1.172 million Adults 18-49, according to Nielsen Media Research. 'Nightline' ranked No. 1 in Adults 18-49 outdrawing both NBC's 'The Tonight Show' and CBS' 'The Late Show.'
CBS to Air THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM, 12/31December 22, 2011THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM, starring Academy Award winners Matt Damon ('Good Will Hunting'), Julia Stiles ('Mona Lisa Smile') and David Strathairn ('Good Night and Good Luck') and based on novelist Robert Ludlum's best-selling spy thriller, will be broadcast on Saturday, Dec. 31 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Discovery Channel's RAGIN' CAJUNS to Premiere 1/17December 22, 2011Welcome to Venice, Louisiana -- Population: 2,000. Discovery Channel's brand new series RAGIN' CAJUNS premiering on Tuesday, January 17th at 10pm ET/PT, takes a trip down the Mississippi deep into the Louisiana Bayou for the start of their 3-month long white shrimp season.
ABC's MODERN FAMILY is #1 Scripted Show Among Adults 18-49December 22, 2011With its all-repeat lineup (The Middle/Suburgatory/Modern Family/Happy Endings/Revenge) facing Fox's all-original lineup (The X Factor Wednesday finale/I Hate My Teenage Daughter) and a mix of original and repeat programming on the other nets, ABC beat out CBS by 8% and NBC by 17% on Wednesday night among Adults 18-49.
Fox's THE X FACTOR Wins Big in Wednesday RatingsDecember 22, 2011Wednesday night's broadcast of FOX's THE X Factor was a big ratings win for the network. Here are the highlights of the 15 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night:
New Episodes of Smithsonian Channel's AERIAL AMERICA to Premiere 1/8December 22, 2011Smithsonian Channel's overhead tour of the 50 states continues as it rolls out nine new episodes of AERIAL AMERICA beginning Sunday, January 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The most expansive aerial television project ever produced, AERIAL AMERICA provides rare glimpses of some of our nation's most treasured and unusual landmarks, telling stories that can only be revealed from the air.
History's AX MEN Season 5 to Premiere 1/8December 22, 2011The AX MEN are back, and risking falling trees, bone-crushing equipment, human error, freak accidents, hungry predators, brutal forces of nature - and each other - in an all-new race to be 'King of the Mountain.' Season five of the popular series premieres Sunday, January 8 at 9pm ET on HISTORY.
STAGE TUBE: Another Chef Eliminated from Bravo's TOP CHEF: TEXASDecember 22, 2011On last night's episode of Bravo's TOP CHEF TEXAS, chef Heather Terhune was eliminated from the competition. On the show, the chefs had a chance to reflect and pay homage to the person who taught them how to cook by making a 'tribute dish' in their honor.
STAGE TUBE: Kymia Wins Bravo's WORK OF ART December 22, 2011On last night's finale episode of Bravo TV's WORK OF ART, Kymia was named 'The Next Great Artist'. On the show, the final three contestants had been sent home to prepare a full solo exhibition. Climaxing in a large-scale gala opening at the Brooklyn Museum, the finalists presented their collections to the judging panel.
Director Stephen Daldry to Be Honored at Palm Springs Film FestivalDecember 22, 2011According to the Hollywoodreporter.com, Director Stephen Daldry will be honored with an award for 'Director of the Year' at this year's Palm Springs Film Festival for his latest film, 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close'. The three-time Oscar nominee will receive his honor at a gala event taking place on January 7, 2012.
STAGE TUBE: First Look - HBO's GAME CHANGE Coming March 2012December 22, 2011Starring Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson and Ed Harris, HBO Film's GAME CHANGE follows John McCain's(Harris) 2008 presidential campaign, from his selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (Moore) as his running mate, to their ultimate defeat in the general election. Harrison portrays Steve Schmidt, McCain's senior campaign strategist.
STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for GOON December 22, 2011GOON is coming to theaters on January 6, 2012. The comedy was penned by 'Superbad' and 'Pineapple Express' writer Evan Goldberg and writer Jay Baruchel, who also stars in the movie. It is directed by Michael Dowse and stars American Pie's Seann William Scott, Liev Schreiber, Alison Pill, Kim Coates and Eugene Levy.
STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for Robert Pattinson's BEL AMIDecember 22, 2011BEL AMI is coming to theaters on March 2, 2012. The film is based on the french novel by Guy de Maupassant. It is produced by Uberto Pasonlini with a screenplay by Rachel Bennette and is being directed by Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod.
STAGE TUBE: THE X FACTOR Finale PerformancesDecember 22, 2011On last night's THE X FACTOR on Fox, the pressure was on for the finalists as they each performed two songs one last time for the viewer's votes. As Simon aptly said in the beginning of the show, 'It's going to be the closest final we've ever had.'
Adam Lambert Arrested, Jailed in Finland After Public BrawlDecember 22, 2011Hollywoodreporter.com reports that 'American Idol' star Adam Lambert was arrested and jailed in Finland last night. According to the report, Finnish authorities were summoned to a Helsinki gay bar where Lambert and his boyfriend, Finnish reality star Sauli Koskinen were in a heated argument. Lambert was jailed for several hours and he and Koskinen are currently being interrogated over the incident.
St. Petersburg State Orchestra to Perform at BergenPAC, 2/18December 21, 2011The revolutionary "Tschaikowski", St. Petersburg State Orchestra with pianist Alexander Pirozhenko will be performing LIVE at the Bergen Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 18th at 8PM. Tickets are $65, $50, $40, $30, $20.
HBO2's Documentary IN TAHRIR SQUARE to Debut 1/25December 21, 2011IN TAHRIR SQUARE: 18 DAYS OF EGYPT'S UNFINISHED REVOLUTION brings viewers into the streets of Cairo to experience first-hand what began as a small, peaceful demonstration and quickly grew into a revolutionary movement that would force the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. The exclusive HBO2 documentary debuts WEDNESDAY JAN. 25 (8:00-8:45 p.m. ET/PT).