Back9Network Launches Redesign of Online Content HubJanuary 22, 2013Back9Network, a new lifestyle television network and media company, today announced the launch of a redesigned Back9Network.com, its online content hub. The company also announced it was nearing completion of construction of its Corporate Headquarters.
TV Hack is Back at MIPCubeJanuary 22, 2013It's back! The MIPCube TV Hack will bring developers and designers together with content industry leaders to create the next generation of engaging video apps. At the heart of MIPTV, the TV Hack promises, once again, to break the mold in the video content space. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPTV runs in Cannes, France, from 8-11 April.
ABC's Late-Night Line-Up Gives the Network its 11th Win this SeasonJanuary 17, 2013With its new line-up of JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE at 11:35 p.m. and NIGHTLINE at 12:35 a.m., ABC ranked as the No. 1 network in late-night in both Total Viewers (2.624 million) and Adults 18-49 (922,000), winning the week for the 11th time in 16 weeks this season.
VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for Horror Thriller S-VHSJanuary 17, 2013A teaser trailer has been released for the upcoming film S-VHS. The film stars Adam Wingard, Lawrence Michael Levine, Kelsy Abbott, Hannah Hughes, and L.C. Holt. S-VHS and will premiere at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Get a first look below!
Business Leader Mellody Hobson Named CBS NEWS ContributorJanuary 17, 2013Nationally known business leader Mellody Hobson has been named a Contributor and Analyst on Finance and the Economy for CBS News, it was announced today by CBS News Chairman and 60 MINUTES Executive Producer Jeff Fager and David Rhodes, President, CBS News. Her appointment is effective Jan. 20.
Jennifer Love Hewitt's Lifetime Series THE CLIENT LIST to Return, 3/10January 17, 2013'Riley Parks' is back!! Lifetime's hit drama series THE CLIENT LIST, starring and executive produced by Golden Globe(R) Award nominee Jennifer Love Hewitt, will return for its long-awaited second season on Sunday, March 10, at 10:00pm ET/PT. Leading up to THE CLIENT LIST's return, Lifetime will air mini-marathons of the series' first season on Sunday, March 3, and Sunday, the 10th. Last year THE CLIENT LIST propelled Lifetime to number one in the Sunday 10:00pm time period among Women 18+.
THE TALK Delivers Largest Weekly Audience EverJanuary 17, 2013THE TALK, CBS's daytime talk show, delivered its largest weekly audience ever and posted its best women 18-49 ratings since September, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 13.
TNT Greenlights MARSHAL LAW: TEXAS from Executive Producer Jerry BruckheimerJanuary 17, 2013TNT has given the greenlight to Marshal Law: Texas (working title), a new unscripted drama from Warner Horizon Television, Jerry Bruckheimer Television (JBTV) and Megalomedia Inc. The network has ordered six episodes of the series, which is being executive-produced by JBTV's Jerry Bruckheimer and Jonathan Littman, along with Megalomedia's Jonathan Nowzaradan. Jerry Bruckheimer Television's KristieAnne Reed is co-executive producer.
NASHVILLE Hits a Best-Since-Debut Rating with Adults 18-49January 17, 2013Up against the season premiere of AMERICAN IDOL, ABC earned second place on Wednesday night in Adults 18-49. ABC's Modern Family was Wednesday's #1 scripted TV show across all key Adult demos (AD18-34/AD18-49/AD25-54). Opposite Idol from 8-10pm, each of ABC's comedies retained 90% or better of their week-ago Adult 18-49 ratings.
CBS SUNDAY MORNING Remains #1 Sunday Morning News Program in Key DemosJanuary 17, 2013CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD was the #1 Sunday morning news program in households, viewers and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Jan. 13, 2013. CBS SUNDAY MORNING posted a 3.9/10 with 5.47m viewers, 1.4/07 in adults 25-54. Compared to the same day last year, CBS SUNDAY MORNING was up +5% in households (from 3.7/10).
Disney to Cancel 3-D Re-Release of THE LITTLE MERMAIDJanuary 15, 2013According to the LA Times, Walt Disney studios has canceled their plan to release THE LITTLE MERMAID in 3-D this September. This decision arrives after poor box office performances for the 3-D re-releases of several other Disney films.
Food Network February Line-Up includes Rachael Ray, Anne BurrellJanuary 15, 2013Food Network fires up February with the season premieres of CHEF WANTED WITH ANNE BURRELL and WORST COOKS IN AMERICA. Anne Burrell is back on the hunt for America's best chefs as she puts four candidates through the ultimate Executive Chef job interview in season two of CHEF WANTED WITH ANNE BURRELL beginning Thursday, January 31st at 10pm.
CBS Posts Best Monday Night of the SeasonJanuary 15, 2013HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, 2 BROKE GIRLS and MIKE & MOLLY all delivered their largest audiences of the season and notched demo gains over their last first-run episodes, leading CBS to its best Monday of the season, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Jan. 14.
Special Edition of WASHINGTON WATCH to Cover 2013 Presidential InaugurationJanuary 15, 2013TV One, which entertains, informs and inspires Black adult viewers, has announced the details for its coverage of the 2013 Inauguration of President Barack Obama. Roland Martin, host and managing editor of TV One's Washington Watch, will lead the network's live HD coverage that airs on Monday, January 21, 2013 from 11:00am to 2:00pm ET.
CBS EVENING NEWS Posts Ratings Increases In A25-54January 15, 2013Season-to-date, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH SCOTT PELLEY is the only network evening news broadcast to post ratings increases in adults 25-54 (1.6/06 from 1.5/05, +7%) compared to last season. Season-to-date, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH SCOTT PELLEY is also up in households (4.5/08 from 4.2/08, +7%) and viewers (6.65m from 6.25m, +6%) compared to last season.
Vinita Nair Joins CBS NEWS as CorrespondentJanuary 15, 2013Vinita Nair has been named a correspondent for CBS NEWSPATH, the Network's 24-hour television news service to CBS stations and broadcasters around the world. She will be based in New York.