TNT Picks Up Syndication Rights to GRIMMOctober 7, 2014Grimm is coming to TNT. The top-rated drama network has closed a deal with NBCUniversal Television & New Media Distribution that gives TNT exclusive off-net cable rights to the hit series. TNT plans to begin airing episodes from the first three seasons of Grimm in early 2015, with season four episodes available to join the lineup in fall 2015.
MANZO'D WITH CHILDREN Debuts to Over 1.7 Million Total ViewersOctober 7, 2014Bravo Media's series premiere of “Manzo'd with Children,” starring everyone's favorite no-nonsense New Jersey Housewife Caroline Manzo and her family, earned over 1.7 million total viewers and 991,000 P18-49 in its 9pm broadcast, according to Nielsen.
HOUSE OF DVF to Premiere 11/2 on E!October 7, 2014Diane von Furstenberg and her eponymous fashion brand have long been symbols of independence, grace and fearlessness. Now, as Diane mentors a new generation of hard-working young women ready to take their careers to the next level at DVF, E! is there to capture every pressure-filled and triumphant moment. “House of DVF” premieres Sunday, November 2 at 10pm ET/PT on E! “House of DVF” will also come to E! in 100 countries, premiering in November internationally – the same month as the US premiere.
OWN to Offer Online Course with Rob BellOctober 6, 2014 As part of an ongoing program to expand its online learning platform on Oprah.com, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today an all-new eCourse, taught by renowned pastor and author Rob Bell. Bell was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine in 2011 and a New York Times bestselling author. Bell is currently a featured speaker/tour “trailblazer” on “Oprah's The Life You Want Weekend,” Oprah Winfrey's eight-city arena tour that is currently traveling through the U.S. The tour has received wide critical acclaim from the media, including The Grio, which called it “Empowering. Enlightening. Magical.” The course, entitled “Rob Bell: Practical Guide to Finding Joy and Meaning in Everyday Life,” is available exclusively on Oprah.com and now open for pre-registration.
Poker Player Phil Ivey to Appear on 60 MINUTES SPORTS TomorrowOctober 6, 2014Phil Ivey says the casinos accusing him of cheating them out of over $20 million simply bet against him and lost. The man considered by many to be the world's best poker player defends his reputation in an interview with James Brown on the next edition of 60 MINUTES SPORTS premiering Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 10:00 PM, ET/PT only on SHOWTIME.
STAR WARS REBELS Premieres to 6.5 Million Total ViewersOctober 6, 2014The epic intergalactic adventure 'Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion' – a television movie – delivered 6.5-million viewers in its premieres on Disney Channel and Disney XD around the world. In its U.S. premiere on Friday, October 3 (9:00 p.m.)
Dick Van Dyke Guest Stars on New MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE, 10/10October 6, 2014Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke guest stars as Goofy's pirate grandpappy, Captain Goof-Beard, in a special music-filled episode of Disney Junior's Emmy Award-nominated animated series 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse' premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 (9:00 a.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The episode, titled 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Pirate Adventure,' features six new original songs performed by Van Dyke's character alongside Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy and Pluto.
Jeremy Roenick and Keith Jones Set for NBCSN's NHL SEASON PREVIEW TomorrowOctober 6, 2014NHL Live analysts Jeremy Roenick andKeith Jones will join host Liam McHugh and analyst Mike Milbury tomorrow night on NBCSN's NHL Season Preview tomorrow night at 8 p.m. ET. The program will provide commentary and analysis as NHL teams prepare for the 2014-15 season, and will also feature segments with NHL analysts Eddie Olczyk andPierre McGuire.
Bravo to Premiere EUROS OF HOLLYWOOD in NovemberOctober 6, 2014 Bravo Media follows six Europeans living in Los Angeles with personalities as big as their native countries while they strive to achieve their version of the American Dream in “Euros of Hollywood,” premiering Monday, November 3 at 10 pm ET/PT. From a pop diva known as the “Madonna of Albania” to a Prada-wearing Italian Renaissance man whose goal is to win an Oscar, these ambitious and unfiltered men and women will stop at nothing to rise to the top. With their hearts on their sleeves and a shared bond as Europeans, they will help each other out in their pursuit of fame, fortune and family.
San Diego Film Festival Sets 2014 WinnersOctober 3, 2014 The San Diego Film Festival, produced by the San Diego Film Foundation, announced today its full line up of 2014 Competition and Audience Award recipients. The 13th edition of the festival was held from September 24th through September 28th in San Diego, CA., with a special tribute night event “Variety's Night of the Stars: A Tribute” that took place on September 25th. The complete festival line-up and awards list is available atwww.sandiegofilmfestival.com
NBC Renews HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT for Third SeasonOctober 3, 2014NBC has renewed its popular alternative series “Hollywood Game Night” for a 10-episode third season with Emmy Award-winning host Jane Lynch, it was announced by Paul Telegdy, President of Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Paper Mill's Broadway-Bound CAN-CAN, Starring Kate Baldwin & Jason Danieley!October 3, 2014Paper Mill Playhouse opens its 2014-2015 season with a Broadway-bound, world-class revival of Can-Can starring Kate Baldwin as Pistache and Jason Danieley as Aristide. This fresh new production features direction by David Lee (Frasier, Cheers) and choreography by Patti Colombo (Paper Mill's Peter Pan, On the Town, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers). The show features a book by Abe Burrows (Guys and Dolls, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) and a re-crafted script by Joel Fields (Ugly Betty, The Americans) and David Lee. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from production!
VIDEO: HBO Debuts First Trailer for OLIVE KITTERIDGE with Frances McDormandOctober 3, 2014Frances McDormand and Richard Jenkins star in the four-part HBO Miniseries drama OLIVE KITTERIDGE, a film by nominated director Lisa Cholodenko, based on Elizabeth Strout's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name with a teleplay by Jane Anderson. The miniseries also stars Bill Murray, John Gallagher, Jr., Peter Mullan, Rosemarie DeWitt and Zoe Kazan.