54 HOURS to Launch Exclusively on Sundance Now in the U.S. and CanadaAugust 28, 2018Sundance Now, AMC Networks' direct-to-consumer SVOD service curated with high-quality dramas and crime thrillers, announced today that it will begin streaming '54 Hours,' a gripping, four-part hostage drama starting Thursday, September 6th. Based on a 1988 German bank robbery that went wildly wrong, the series stars Sascha Alexander Gersak, Alexander Scheer, Johannes Allmayer, Marie Rosa Tietjen, Amelie Kiefer, Ulrich Noethen, and Albrecht Abraham Schuch and will be available to binge all at once.
Kevin Costner's YELLOWSTONE is Most-Watched Cable Drama of the SummerAugust 28, 2018The new Paramount Network wrapped the first season of 'Yellowstone' to record-setting viewership and ratings to rank as the most watched series on cable this summer and most watched new scripted drama on ad-supported cable since 2016. Furthermore, the drama led the list of ad-supported cable's most-watched entertainment telecasts of the summer with its entire series run (nine episodes) dominating the top 10. Paramount Network's first original drama series averaged 5 million viewers per episode (Live +7). Overall, the series is the 2nd most watched drama of 2018 on ad-supported cable behind the 'The Walking Dead.'
VIDEO: Watch Ava Max's Video for 'Sweet but Psycho'August 27, 2018Rising pop songstress Ava Max has unveiled the official music video for her recently released single “Sweet but Psycho.” Directed by Shomi Patwary (Beyoncé, Major Lazer, The Weeknd, “Sweet but Psycho” is available now at all DSPs and streaming services.
BBC America and Women's Media Center Launch Strategic Alliance with Research Study on Impact of Female RepresentationAugust 27, 2018BBC AMERICA and WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER have entered into a strategic alliance, with the goal of expanding both the diversity and representation of women in media. In the coming months, BBC AMERICA and WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER will partner on initiatives to enrich, engage, and enlighten through proprietary analysis and content alliances as a way to spark change. The first partnership is a research study that will look at how depictions of women on screen impact young women and girls, with findings to be published later this year.
Netflix Enters Overall Deal with Author Harlan CobenAugust 27, 2018Netflix has entered into a multi-year exclusive overall deal with international bestselling author Harlan Coben. As part of the deal, Netflix will work with Coben to develop 14 existing titles and future projects, including his upcoming novel Run Away, into English language and foreign language series, as well as films, to premiere on Netflix around the world. Coben will serve as an executive producer on all projects.
Netflix Names Rachel Whetstone Chief Communications OfficerAugust 27, 2018Netflix, Inc. today named Rachel Whetstone Chief Communications Officer. Rachel will be responsible for leading communications on a global basis as Netflix works with the world's best creators to deliver great entertainment to its more than 130 million members. She joins Netflix from Facebook, having previously led communications and policy at Uber and Google.
Peter Carroll Speaks with Peter King on FOOTBALL MORNING IN AMERICAAugust 27, 2018Peter King's final training camp tour edition of “Football Morning in America” on NBCSports.com includes a visit to Seahawks-Vikings from Minneapolis, Minn., where Seattle head coach Pete Carroll discussed a roster rebuild that could make the franchise a surprise contender.
Aaron Watson's Newest Album LIVE AT THE WORLD'S BIGGEST RODEO SHOW is Now AvailableAugust 27, 2018Aaron Watson's Live at the World's Biggest Rodeo Show, the “pioneering independent's” (Cowboys & Indians) 14th album and his first live album in nearly a decade, is now available. Friday's release marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, the Category 4 storm that caused $125 billion in damage, impacting 13 million people in 41 Texas counties. $1.41 from each album sold will benefit the Rebuild Texas Fund, in recognition of the widespread devastation across Watson's beloved home state. The project, which “captures Watson in full-fledged rockstar mode,” (Rolling Stone Country) was recorded live in front of 65,000 fans on opening night of the 2017 Rodeo Houston.
Splice Records Signs Austin-Based Band Tomar & The FCsAugust 27, 2018Houston-based Splice Records is thrilled to announce that they have just recently signed Austin-based, soul band Tomar & The FCs to their roster. Splice Founder and Owner Shaun Brennan first discovered Tomar & The FCs when he and a friend attended a show at historic Houston venue, the Continental Club in 2016. After Tomar & The FCs' electric, high-energy performance, Brennan immediately bought two of their albums and booked them to play Splice Records' annual River Revival Music Fest where they headlined the main stage during a Friday night slot. After continuously booking them at various venues in Houston and Austin, Brennan was compelled to work with the soul virtuosos and signed them in 2018.
VIDEO: Watch the New Music Video for Elise Davis' 'Lone Wolf'August 27, 2018Next Friday, September 7, Elise Davis returns with her sophomore album Cactus, the follow up to her 2016 critically-acclaimed debut The Token. With Cactus, Elise moves between lush alt-country and stripped-down folk confessionals, gluing everything together with story-driven songs about independence, liberation, and resilience as an adult woman.
HBO and REI Partner to Celebrate New Series CAMPING Starring Jennifer Garner with ContestAugust 27, 2018Pack your bags, we're going CAMPING! To celebrate the release of HBO's new, original comedy series CAMPING, starring Jennifer Garner, the premium network is partnering with specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op to launch a nationwide Instagram contest, #CampingHBOContest, and host advance screening parties at three REI flagship stores across the country.
VIDEO: Watch Nikki Blonsky and Blair St. Clair Prep For DragCon NYCAugust 27, 2018With a month to go before the biggest Drag convention hits NYC, excitement is building for both Broadway star Nikki Blonsky and Broadway Queen Blair St. Clair. The duo hoped on FaceTime to chat through their "Morning Makeover" panel where Blair will make Nikki's dream come true by giving her a drag makeover. We do declare, this is gonna be a MOMENT. For your coverage consideration, see below for the video.
Tony Winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson Joins OWN's DAVID MAKES MANAugust 27, 2018OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of five new cast members to the ensemble of its upcoming lyrical drama "David Makes Man," the television debut from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney ("Moonlight"). Additionally, four directors have been tapped to helm episodes of the premiere season of the series which is produced by Warner Horizon Scripted Television.
ABC's SUNDAY FUN & GAMES Improves Against NFL CoverageAugust 27, 2018ABC Sunday Prime Time (7:00-11:00 p.m. – 5.0 million and 0.9/4 in AD18-49):
Up against NBC's NFL coverage on the night, ABC's “Sunday Fun & Games” lineup improved across the board and made the Network the non-sports leader on Sunday in viewers (5.0 million) and young adults (0.9/4).
Entercom Announces Broadcast of 'I'm Listening' for Mental Health Awareness with Pearl Jam, Michael Phelps, Mike Shinoda, and Alessia CaraAugust 27, 2018Entercom announced today a two-hour live commercial-free broadcast special to raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention as part of its multi-platform "I'm Listening" campaign. The "I'm Listening" broadcast will air across all of the company's stations nationwide on Sunday, September 9 at 7:00 a.m. in their respective time zone, and via their livestreams on Radio.com, to mark the start of National Suicide Prevention Week. The year-long campaign also includes suicide prevention PSAs, on-air promos and a dedicated website with information and resources to end the stigma around mental health discussions.