Abby Huntsman Named Co-Host of THE VIEWAugust 28, 2018Celebrating its most-watched season in four years, “The View” returns for Season 22 with a new co-host, the hottest topics, headline-making conversations, politics, pop culture, celebrity guests and newsmakers beginning TUESDAY, SEPT. 4 (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EDT). Abby Huntsman has been named co-host joining the panel of smart and talented women led by moderator Whoopi Goldberg with Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Meghan McCain. Huntsman joins ABC's award-winning talk show from Fox News where she most recently served as an anchor and host of “Fox & Friends Weekend.” Plus Joy Behar, who is an original cast member, celebrates her 20th season on “The View.”
Discovery Renews GOLD RUSH for Ninth SeasonAugust 28, 2018It's a new beginning for GOLD RUSH - new miners, new rivalries and brand-new claims. This season, the miners will stop at nothing as they risk it all in pursuit of the American Dream. But who will come out on top? Discovery's #1-rated show GOLD RUSH returns for its ninth season on Friday, October 12 at 9 PM ET/PT.
Todrick Hall to Guest Star on Season Two of YouTube's STEP UP: HIGH WATERAugust 28, 2018YouTube Originals and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) announced international singer/songwriter/producer NE-YO is returning to their groundbreaking hit original dance drama STEP UP: HIGH WATER, alongside new cast members Ashley Greene (Twilight); Dancer/Choreographer Jeremy Copeland; and multi-platinum recording artist and entrepreneur Rick Ross who is set to guest star as himself. Todrick Hall will also make a cameo playing himself. JaQuel Knight will choreograph episode three as well as make a cameo playing himself. Series regulars Singer/Actress Naya Rivera and Actor/Comedian Faizon Love will also return for season two. The first episode of season one of Step Up: High Water boasts over 27M views. Production for the 10-episode, hour long series is currently underway in Atlanta, GA. STEP UP: HIGH WATER will premiere on YouTube Premium in 2019.
Kevin Hart's NIGHT SCHOOL to Make New York Premiere at Urbanworld Film FestivalAugust 28, 2018The 22nd Annual Urbanworld Film Festival (www.urbanworld.org), presented by AT&T's The Humanity of Connection along with founding partner HBO, presented its 2018 festival slate today. The slate of 69 official selections and 7 spotlight selections represent inclusion beyond ethnicity. The annual showcase of diverse culture and sensibility will be experienced in Manhattan September 19-23, 2018 at AMC Empire 25 on 234 West 42nd Street.
Tyler Hoechlin, Justin Chatwin, Samuel Anderson, and Elizabeth Faith Ludlow Join the cast of Netflix's Sci-Fi Drama ANOTHER LIFEAugust 28, 2018Tyler Hoechlin, Justin Chatwin, Samuel Anderson and Elizabeth Faith Ludlow have boarded the Netflix sci-fi drama series Another Life, from creator/showrunner Aaron Martin (Slasher, Saving Hope, Degrassi: The Next Generation) and producer Noreen Halpern (Alias Grace) through her Halfire Entertainment shingle, both of whom are executive producing.
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT is Most-Watched Broadcast in Key Demo for AugustAugust 28, 2018NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the #1 most-watched broadcast in the key demo for the month of August, winning 37 of the last 38 months, according to Nielsen Media Research data. Nightly News continues as the #1 most-watched evening newscast season-to-date in the key demo, delivering its largest demo lead over CBS in six seasons.
Grandoozy Announces Its Art ProgrammingAugust 28, 2018Grandoozy, Denver's first ever, three-day, multi-format festival from Superfly, the team behind Bonnaroo and Outside Lands, shares details of its Art Program. Known for their work with visual artists to create stunning festival environments, Superfly will debut a visually compelling experience to compliment Grandoozy's 2018 musical lineup. The festival will feature a wide array of local artistic talent to further celebrate Denver's thriving art community.
HBO Documentary Films to Release THE PRICE OF EVERYTHINGAugust 28, 2018HBO Documentary Films presents THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING, a fascinating deep dive into the contemporary art world directed by Oscar® nominee Nathaniel Kahn, filmmaker (HBO's My Architect). The film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and has since traveled to top festivals around the world. It will open theatrically through HBO Documentary Films at the Quad Cinema in New York on Friday, Oct. 19, followed by openings on Oct. 26 in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Boston, Minneapolis, Dallas and Miami, and on Nov. 2 in Philadelphia, Seattle and Portland. THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING will debut Monday, Nov. 12 on HBO.
The Paley Center Celebrates THIS IS US with a One-Hour SpecialAugust 28, 2018As a celebration of one of the most popular and culturally significant dramas of the past decade as well as serving as a prelude to the highly anticipated season three premiere, NBC will air “The Paley Center Salutes This Is Us” on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
WeWork and Ashton Kutcher Team Up for the Nashville Creator AwardsAugust 28, 2018WeWork announces that Ashton Kutcher will be a part of the Nashville Creator Awards, taking place on September 13th at Marathon Music Works. He will be joined by his Sound Investments partner, Guy Oseary. The Maverick Nashville team -- made up of Chief Zaruk, Seth England, and Clarence Spalding -- has also joined on in support of this exciting event. The night will also include a live performance by multi-platinum selling rapper and producer, G-Eazy.
Telemundo Announces the Premiere of EL RECLUSOAugust 28, 2018Telemundo announced today the premiere of “El Recluso” (The Inmate), the much anticipated prison thriller set to debut on Tuesday, September 25 at 10pm/9c. The 13-episode series starring Ignacio Serricchio (“Lost in Space,” “The Wedding Ringer,” “The Mule”) and Ana Claudia Talancón (“Love in the Time of Cholera,” “One Missed Call,” “El Crimen del Padre Amaro,” “Top Chef Mexico”), is based on the original hit Argentinian series, “El Marginal.” Produced by Telemundo International Studios, the series includes Director of Photography, Jaime Reynoso A.M.C. (“Aqui en La Tierra,” “Bloodline,” “Shooter,” “Ballers,” “The Glades,” and “Burn Notice”), and Oscar winning Production Designer, Brigitte Broch (“Moulin Rouge”). To view and download the key art and character photos, click here.
Michael McKean Returns in a New Season of FOOD: FACT OR FICTION? on Cooking ChannelAugust 28, 2018Ever wonder how the birthday cake first came to be? Or which popular dish has its ties to a criminal cartel? Actor, writer, and Grammy® award-winning musician Michael McKean returns to explore and unmask the mythology and fascinating food mysteries surrounding everyday dishes, on Cooking Channel's Food: Fact or Fiction? premiering Monday, October 1st at 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT. Other themes explored during the season feature Michael following a trail of crumbs all the way to the bakery to uncover the stories behind our favorite baked goodies, and if the whoopie pie nearly caused a civil war. Then in honor of Halloween, Michael investigates dishes that are so wickedly good, they're downright wicked, as he slices up a piece of rhubarb pie and uncovers its paranormal proclivities. And prepare to go into the wild to learn about the juiciest game meat myths and fresh fish fibs, including how we got hooked on tuna melts and the bison burger's presidential ties.
The Television Academy Announces Juried Winners for 70th Emmy AwardsAugust 28, 2018The Television Academy announced today the juried award winners for the 70th Emmy Awards in the categories of Animation and Motion Design. The juried awards for these categories will be presented at the 2018 Creative Arts Awards ceremonies on Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9.