HGTV Orders 68 New Episodes of BEACH HUNTERS, BEACHFRONT BARGAIN HUNT, and ISLAND HUNTERSOctober 3, 2018With its Sunday night lifestyle series attracting more than 13 million viewers every month, HGTV triggered an order for 68 additional sun-soaked episodes of Beach Hunters, Beachfront Bargain Hunt and Island Hunters. The fresh episodes of the beach-themed series are slated to premiere in 2019. HGTV, which consistently ranks as a top 3 cable network among women 25-54 on Sunday nights, also greenlit a new 14-episode series, Mediterranean Life. From the crystal-clear waters of Spain's Costa del Sol to the rugged beauty of Croatia's Dalmatian Coast, the newest series in the fantasy lifestyle genre will follow house hunters seeking the perfect Mediterranean escape to call their own. Mediterranean Life is slated to premiere in March 2019.
AMERICAN IDOL Kicks Off Season Two Auditions in DenverOctober 3, 2018Music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with Emmy®-winning producer and host Ryan Seacrest, were on hand when ABC's 'American Idol' kicked off judge auditions for the next singing sensation in Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOCKEY Starts Tonight on NBCSNOctober 3, 2018NBC Sports drops the puck on the 2018-19 NHL regular-season tonight on NBCSN, as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals begin their title defense against Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins in the debut of Wednesday Night Hockey at 7:30 p.m. ET. Coverage continues at 10:30 p.m. ET, when Erik Karlsson makes his debut with the San Jose Sharks against Ryan Getzlaf and the Anaheim Ducks.
64 Million Viewers Tuned into NBC Sports' Big Event WeekendOctober 3, 2018With live marquee events from morning to midnight and beyond, 64 million viewers tuned into NBC's big event weekend last Saturday and Sunday, that featured the 2018 Ryder Cup, Stanford-Notre Dame in primetime, the premiere of Saturday Night Live, the NASCAR Playoffs from Charlotte, and Sunday Night Football featuring Baltimore and Pittsburgh.
THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Wins Second Consecutive Premiere WeekOctober 3, 2018Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Sept. 8, 2015.
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Presents 'Celebrity Week: Las Vegas'October 3, 2018The nationally syndicated game show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” will present an entire week of special celebrity contestants during “Celebrity Week: Las Vegas,” airing Monday, Oc. 15 – Friday, Oct. 19. This season the show will have given away more than $100 million in total winnings since its syndicated debut and during “Celebrity Week: Las Vegas,” each contestant will take on the classic 14-question game for the chance to win $1 million for their favorite charity.
Comedy Central Sees Highest Rated Quarter in Two YearsOctober 3, 2018Flying in the face of industry trends and declining PUT levels, Comedy Central completed its fiscal year as one of only three Top 20 cable networks to grow or maintain year-over-year ratings levels. The #1 brand in comedy, which finished the year strong with a +3% increase in primetime among Adults 18-49 for the recently-completed quarter, ended the fiscal year with a 0.185 rating in total day among the key demographic, precisely flat to the 0.185 A18-49 rating for its prior fiscal year.
WILDLAND Kicks Off New Season of PBS's INDEPENDENT LENSOctober 3, 2018Filmed during two recent wildfire seasons, Wildland is a sweeping yet deeply personal account of a single wildland firefighting crew as they struggle with fear, loyalty, dreams, and demons. What emerges is a rich story of working-class men — their exterior world, their interior lives and the fire that lies between. Directed and produced by Alex Jablonski and Kahlil Hudson, Wildland kicks off the new season of Independent Lens Monday, October 29, 2018, 10:00-11:00 PM ET (check local listings) on PBS.
Natalie Portman's VOX LUX to Open Austin Film FestivalOctober 3, 2018Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today that Natalie Portman drama Vox Lux will bow as the Opening Night Film for the fest's 25th Anniversary, running October 25 through November 1. Austin Film Festival's Opening Night Film is presented by Hiscox Insurance.
VIDEO: AMC Releases the Opening Credit Sequence for Season Nine of THE WALKING DEADOctober 3, 2018AMC released today the brand new opening credit sequence for season nine of “The Walking Dead.” Watch the sequence below! Regarding the stunning opener, executive producer and showrunner Angela Kang commented: “The opening credit sequence is indicative of the new look and feel to the world this season and we wanted to give a nod to the show's graphic novel origins. As we jump into a new chapter of the story, we wanted to present something fun and fresh for our viewers to reflect the changing landscape, where nature will be playing a bigger role. While our survivors work to rebuild and adjust to the crumbling infrastructure, the threat of the dead is constantly looming. And true to the spirit of our show, there are Easter Eggs for the fans to find if they're looking close!”
Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendez with Zedd to Perform on the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDSOctober 3, 2018Dick clark productions and ABC today announced a performance from multiplatinum singer/songwriter Camila Cabello, as well as a first-time AMA collaboration from multiplatinum artist Shawn Mendes with award-winning artist/DJ/producer Zedd, for the "2018 American Music Awards." Cabello, Mendes and Zedd join previously announced performers benny blanco with Halsey and Khalid, Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, Mariah Carey, Ciara featuring Missy Elliott, Dua Lipa, Panic! At the Disco, Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, as well as a special tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the "2018 American Music Awards," the world's largest fan-voted awards show, will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 8:00 p.m. EDT, on ABC.
Netflix to Develop Series and Films Based on C.S. Lewis' THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIAOctober 3, 2018Netflix will develop new series and film projects based on C.S. Lewis' beloved The Chronicles of Narnia series. Under the terms of a multi-year deal between Netflix and The C.S. Lewis Company, Netflix will develop classic stories from across the Narnia universe into series and films for its members worldwide. All series and films produced through the deal will be Netflix productions, with Mark Gordon of Entertainment One (eOne) alongside Douglas Gresham and Vincent Sieber serving as executive producers for series and as producers for features. In total the Narnia books have sold more than 100 million copies and been translated in more than 47 languages worldwide. The deal marks the first time that rights to the entire seven books of the Narnia universe have been held by the same company.
Ringo Starr Honors John Lennon Songwriting Contest WinnerOctober 3, 2018The John Lennon Songwriting Contest (JLSC), the preeminent, international songwriting contest open to amateur and professional songwriters, named Jasmine Crowe and Josh Anderson the winners of the coveted “OWC $20,000 Song of the Year”, the highest honor bestowed by the contest, for their original song “Breaking Things”. OWC Founder and CEO Larry O'Connor joined Ringo Starr, Jeff Bridges, and JLSC Co-Founder Brian Rothschild to present the writing duo with the $20,000 top prize.
Libby Whitehouse Releases Single 'New Boy'October 3, 201818 year-old rising pop star Libby Whitehouse has released her new single 'New Boy'. The Brighton singer calls out cheaters across the world as she delivers a sharp and sassy empowerment pop anthem reminiscent of the likes of Dua Lipa, Mabel and Stefflon Don.
Gladys Knight, Tori Kelly, and More to Perform on 2018 CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAROctober 3, 2018To continue this year's celebration of women, CMT has added seven new powerhouse performances to the “2018 CMT Artists of the Year” lineup: Carrie Underwood with CMT Next Women of Country and tour mates Maddie & Tae and Runaway June; Miranda Lambert and Pistol Annies; Kelsea Ballerini with Alison Krauss; Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman with soul legend Gladys Knight; and Hillary Scott with singer-songwriter Tori Kelly and Grammy-award winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin. In addition, honoree Maren Morris will join forces with Brandi Carlile for a powerful tribute to late icon Aretha Franklin. The 9th annual special premieres LIVE from Nashville on Wednesday, October 17 at 8:00pm ET/PT, only on CMT.
Next Round of Advancing Artists from THE VOICEOctober 3, 2018Below are the artists that made it past their Blind Auditions on The Voice Season 15 last night. The Blind Auditions continue next week on THE VOICE, Monday, October 8 (8/7c) on NBC.