VIDEO: TIFF Trailer for SPACE STATION 76 Starring Matt Bomer & Patrick WilsonJuly 24, 2014The TIFF traielr for writer and director Jack Plotnick's latest film 'Space Station 76,' which premiered March 8 at SXSW, has just been released. The comedic drama, starring Matt Bomer and Patrick Wilson, follows a group of people and robots who reside on a space station in a 1970's-version of the future who must face their darkest secrets when a new Assistant Captain unintentionally sparks tensions among the crew.
CBS News' FACE THE NATION Takes Adults 25-54 on SundayJuly 24, 2014FACE THE NATION posted a 2.0/06 with 2.84m viewers and 0.7/03 in adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for July 20. FACE THE NATION tied for first in adults 25-54 among the Sunday morning public affairs programs. Compared to the same day last year, FACE THE NATION was up +12% in viewers (from 2.55m) and +40% in adults 25-54 (from 0.5/03).
ABC Orders New TOY STORY Holiday SpecialJuly 24, 2014ABC announced today that their second Pixar Animation Studios special for television, “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” a new Christmas special featuring your favorite characters from the “Toy Story” films, will air on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET). The special comes on the heels of the success of “Toy Story OF TERROR!,” which premiered to stellar ratings last October.
Marvel Slots Another Untitled Film for 2018July 23, 2014Following last week's announcement that Marvel had slotted five new release dates through 2019, Deadline has confirmed that the studio has added another untitled flick to its upcoming slate, this one set for release on May 4, 2018 .
US & Wattpad to Debut DIG PrequelJuly 23, 2014In a first of its kind collaboration, USA Network and Wattpad, the world's largest social community of readers and writers, announced a partnership to release the prequel to the much-anticipated event series DIG. Premiering this fall, DIG is created and executive produced by Tim Kring ('Heroes') and Gideon Raff ('Homeland') and stars Jason Isaacs ('Harry Potter') and Anne Heche ('Hung'). This marks the first television network partnership for Wattpad, which will provide users with exclusive content from the upcoming series well in advance of its debut this fall.
The Hub's BARK WEEK to Kick Off 8/17July 23, 2014Fresh off the biting adventures of Discovery's 'Shark Week' comes the Hub Network's celebration of a furrier creature - dogs. Starting Sunday, August 17 to Friday, August 22, the Network is bringing everyone's favorite family member and best friend to its air with 'Bark Week,' a special week full of fun canine programming for dog-lovers of all ages to enjoy. The tail-wagging week will feature four popular series from Animal Planet, a sister network also owned by Discovery, called 'America's Cutest,' 'It's Me or the Dog,' 'Bad Dog!' and 'Too Cute!' airing for the first time on the Hub Network, champions of family fun and the only network dedicated to providing kids and their families with entertainment they can watch together. It will also feature a different dog-themed family movie every night, including 'Cats & Dogs,' '101 Dalmatians,' '102 Dalmatians,' 'Snow Buddies,' 'Good Boy' and 'Scooby-Doo.'
Danna Castiglia Upped to VP, Business Development for CBS NewsJuly 23, 2014Danna Castiglia has been promoted to Vice President, Business Development for CBS News, it was announced today by Thomas S. Shilen, Jr., Senior Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for CBS News. Her appointment is effective immediately.
IDW Developing Live-Action NIGHT MARY SeriesJuly 23, 2014IDW Entertainment and Universal Cable Productions announced today they are co-developing IDW Publishing's horror comic book, Night Mary, created by Rick Remender and Kieron Dwyer, as a live-action television series. Night Mary will join an impressive roster of innovative and original scripted content from Universal Cable Productions.
GAME OF THRONES' Michelle Fairley Headed to ABC's RESURRECTIONJuly 23, 2014 Internationally acclaimed actress Michelle Fairley, best known for her role as Catelyn Stark on HBO's “Game of Thrones,” will return -- in more ways than one -- to network television this fall, in a season-long arc on ABC's hit series, “Resurrection.” The second-season premiere of “Resurrection” will air SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on the network.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Richard H. Wolff & More Set for REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER, 7/25July 23, 2014 REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues its 12th season FRIDAY, JULY 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), with a replay at11:00 p.m., exclusively on HBO. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show includes an opening monologue, roundtable discussions with panelists, and interviews with guests. Economist Richard D. Wolff is the top-of-show interview guest. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is the mid-show interview guest. The roundtable guests are political consultant Hogan Gidley, journalist Amy Goodman and author Matt Kibbe.
A-LIST LISTINGS Returns to E! on 7/31July 22, 2014When it comes to success in Hollywood, it's all about location…location…location! In this all-new E! special, “A-List Listings,” E! cameras go inside some of the most mind-blowing estates viewers have ever seen from Bob Hope's legendary mega California compound to an amazing modern masterpiece nestled high atop the Hollywood Hills to Josh Groban's breathtaking Malibu retreat and one of the biggest homes ever constructed in the US. See all the luxury first hand when “A-List Listings' airs Thursday, July 31 at 8:00pm ET/PT only on E!
PBS & American Experience Developing 4-Hour Walt Disney MiniseriesJuly 22, 2014At the semi-annual Television Critics Association conference today, PBS and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE announced that 'Walt Disney,' a new four-hour, two-night film that explores the life and legacy of one of America's most enduring and influential storytellers, will premiere in fall 2015.
PBS Orders New Series THE BRAIN WITH DR. DAVID EAGLEMAN for 2015July 22, 2014Today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, PBS announced the production of its newest science series, THE BRAIN WITH DR. DAVID EAGLEMAN (w.t.), six one-hour episodes that tell the story of the inner workings of the brain and take viewers on a visually spectacular journey into why they feel and think the things they do. The show will premiere in 2015 as part of the PBS 'Think Wednesday' lineup of science and nature programming.
NAVY SEALS - THEIR UNTOLD STORY to Premiere 11/11 on PBSJuly 22, 2014PBS announced today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour a new documentary about the transformation of U.S. Navy frogmen into the warrior elite Navy SEALs. NAVY SEALS - THEIR UNTOLD STORY premieres on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET. Despite the widespread attention paid to the SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) since they eliminated Osama bin Laden, the story of how these clandestine commandoes evolved in response to changing threats - from WWII to the War on Terror - and how their extraordinary abilities shaped U.S. and world history, has remained untold. Few people know the unheralded tales of the first frogmen who dared to face almost certain death with little training, scant equipment and untested tactics.
BBC America & PBS to Bring CALL THE MIDWIFE Season 4 to U.S.July 22, 2014 BBC Worldwide North America Sales & Co-productions, PBS and Neal Street Productions announced today at the PBS portion of the Television Critics Association Press Tour that the hit British drama CALL THE MIDWIFE will return to PBS for a fourth season.
PBS Sites to Stream Ken Burns' THE ROOSEVELTS Following PremiereJuly 22, 2014Ken Burns's upcoming film, THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY, marks the first time the Roosevelts' individual stories have been woven into a single narrative, following the family's story for more than a century, from Theodore's birth in 1858 to Eleanor's death in 1962. Over the course of those years, Theodore would become the 26th president of the United States and his beloved niece, Eleanor, would marry her fifth cousin, Franklin, who became the 32nd president. Together, they redefined the relationship Americans had with their government and with each other, and redefined, as well, the role of the United States within the wider world.
LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Remains Top Syndicated Talker in Households, Viewers & Women 25-54July 22, 2014During the week of July 7, 2014, “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” ranked as the No. 1 syndicated talk show for the 2nd week in a row in Households (2.6 rating), Total Viewers (3.441 million) and Women 25-54 (1.4 rating). In fact, “LIVE” has finished as the week's No. 1 syndicated talker in Households in each of the last 5 weeks and among Women 25-54 for 7 consecutive weeks.
E! News Sets San Diego Comic-Con CoverageJuly 22, 2014Fan girls and boys rejoice – San Diego Comic-Con is back! Beginning this Thursday, July 24th through Sunday, July 27th, E! News will have all the action from the San Diego Convention Center for the larger-than-life pop culture and entertainment event. Jesse Giddings and Kristin Dos Santos will be bringing viewers an inside look at all the fandomonium, complete with interviews featuring your favorite celebrity attendees including Jack Black, Jessica Alba, Channing Tatum, Megan Fox, Will Arnett, and Christina Applegate.