Jose Diaz-Balart to Anchor Saturday Edition of NBC NIGHTLY NEWSJuly 13, 2016 Award-winning journalist José Díaz-Balart has been named full-time anchor of Saturday editions of “NBC Nightly News” effective August 6, making permanent a role he has shared with a rotation of anchors since November 2015. Díaz-Balart will continue to lead his two Telemundo programs, “Noticiero Telemundo” on weeknights and “Enfoque con José Díaz-Balart” on Sunday mornings. He is also a frequent panelist on the “Meet the Press” roundtable.
E! to Premiere BOTCHED BY NATURE in AugustJuly 13, 2016They have fixed the unfixable and thought they'd seen it all, but come Wednesday, August 3, Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif will travel across the country to change the lives of those who have been botched by genetics or traumatic incidents. The new one-hour, eight episode series follows the doctors' nation-wide pursuit as they seek to transform the lives of patients willing to share their powerful stories with the world, all while learning things they never thought they'd know about one another and deepening the bromance that fans have come to know and love. “Botched By Nature” premieres Wednesday, August 3 at 9 PM ET/PT only on E!
Disney Orders Second Season of DESCENDANTS: WICKED WORLDJuly 13, 2016Growing consumer interest in 'Descendants' stories brings a second season of 'Descendants: Wicked World,' the animated short-form series that has reached over 30 million Total Viewers in the U.S. and has also delivered over 100 million consumer engagements on the Disney Channel app, VOD and YouTube. Featuring three original songs and introducing new characters, 'Descendants: Wicked World' season two is slated to begin airing this fall across multiple platforms including Disney Channel, the Disney Channel app, video-on-demand and on YouTube.
NBCSN Airs Sprint Cup Racing from New Hampshire This SundayJuly 13, 2016NBC Sports Group commences its third weekend of 2016 NASCAR racing coverage with over 19 hours of trackside action from New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Following two nail-biting weekends of racing, NBCSN's on-site coverage from New England kicks off Saturday with XFINITY Series racing at 4 p.m. ET, followed by Sprint Cup racing Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
HGTV Renews FLIPPING VIRGINS with Egypt SherrodJuly 12, 2016HGTV has picked up a second season of Flipping Virgins featuring property expert Egypt Sherrod. Eight new one-hour episodes of the series will premiere in January 2017, showcasing Egypt as she helps house-flipping novices navigate the unexpected realities of purchasing, renovating and selling a home for profit. From how to choose the right fixer upper to the wisest ways to stay on budget, Egypt will show house-flipping virgins how to navigate the unpredictable world of real estate.
CLOWN Set for Blu-ray, DVD Release in AugustJuly 12, 2016Producer Eli Roth (Knock Knock, Hostel franchise) and director Jon Watts (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Cop Car) team up to bring audiences a haunting twist on the scary clown. Clown arrives on Blu-ray and DVD August 23 from Dimension Films and Anchor Bay Entertainment. From a screenplay co-written by Watts and Christopher Ford, the film stars Laura Allen (“Ravenswood,” “All My Children”), Andy Powers (In Her Shoes, “Oz”) and Peter Stormare (“American Gods,” “The Blacklist,” Fargo).
Submissions for 23rd Annual SAG Award Nominations Now OpenJuly 11, 2016Submissions of performances for nominations consideration for the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® are now open online at sagawards.org/submissions, SAG Awards® Executive Producer Kathy Connell announced today.Submissions will close on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 at 5 p.m. (PST).
Jennifer Esposito Joins Cast of CBS' NCISJuly 11, 2016Jennifer Esposito has joined the cast of NCIS, television's #1 drama, as a series regular. Her character will be introduced in the season premiere of NCIS, Tuesday, Sept. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.
AUDIO: Gemma Sutton Performs 'Grow and Change' from West End's THE GO-BETWEEN!July 8, 2016Michael Crawford makes his glorious return to the London Stage in a new musical, based on the famed novel The Go-Between. Based on the classic novel by L. P. Hartley and adapted by David Wood, The Go-Between is a new musical with a score written by Richard Taylor. Today, the show has unveiled a preview of star Gemma Sutton performing 'Grow and Change' - check it out below!
Discovery Channel Names Andrew O'Connell VP of Development, ProductionJuly 7, 2016Discovery Channel US announced today that veteran TV executive Andrew O'Connell has been named Vice President of Development and Production. O'Connell will officially join the network on July 11, based in the United Kingdom, and report directly to Denise Contis, Executive Vice President of Production and Development for Discovery. In this new role, O'Connell will work closely with the UK production community tasked with generating the next factual format hits for the US network. He will also partner with Discovery Network International's Development and Production team.
Travel Channel's SECRET EATS WITH ADAM RICHMAN to Premiere in AugustJuly 7, 2016Culinary traveler Adam Richman shares information about some of the world's most amazing off-the-grid restaurants and mouthwatering off-the-menu dishes in Travel Channel's 'Secret Eats with Adam Richman.' Premiering on Monday, August 8 with back-to-back episodes at 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, the series showcases Richman's contagious enthusiasm and passion for discovering underground eats and follows him as he searches the world for mysterious, intriguing culinary hideaways.
USA Renews CHRISLEY KNOWS BESTJuly 7, 2016USA Network has extended its commitment to America's favorite family, with a 12-episode Season 5 pick-up of the original hit reality series CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST. The network is also adding six additional episodes to Season 4 – bringing the fourth season order total to 26 episodes.
DOC MCSTUFFINS Season 4 Premiere Date SetJuly 6, 2016New stories, new characters, notable guest stars set in a magical, new world -- McStuffins Toy Hospital -- mark season four of Disney Junior's award-winning animated series 'Doc McStuffins,' premiering FRIDAY, JULY 29, on Disney Junior (9:00-10:00 a.m. EDT) and Friday, July 22, on the Disney Junior App. On Saturday, August 6, the first-ever museum exhibit dedicated to 'Doc McStuffins' will open at the world's largest children's museum, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. The interactive experience, inviting kids and families to explore and learn about healthy habits, compassion and nurturing care, will travel to other venues across the country beginning in 2017.