Discovery Posts Best April Showing Yet with NAKED AND AFRAID & OthersApril 29, 2014Powered by the magnetic storytelling of NAKED AND AFRAID, FAST N' LOUD and SONS OF GUNS, compelling characters from returning favorite DEADLIEST CATCH, and freshman series LORDS OF THE CAR HOARDS, Discovery Channel delivered its best April in key demos since 2010 with double digit increases vs. April 2013. Discovery Late Night also experienced increases in key demos vs. the same month last year.
Third Season of LITTLEST PET SHOP to Premiere 5/31 on Hub NetworkApril 29, 2014This May, fans of the popular animated series 'Littlest Pet Shop' can get ready for a new set of adventures when Blythe and her furry friends return for a third season, May 31 at 9:30 a.m. ET/ 6:30 a.m. PT, 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. Julie McNally Cahill, Tim Cahill, Kirsten Newland and Stephen Davis serve as executive producers for the series, which is produced by Hasbro Studios.
Disney Channel is TV's #1 Total Day Network for 36th-Consecutive MonthApril 29, 2014 During April 2014, Disney Channel, the 24-hour kid-driven, family-inclusive television network, ranked as TV's #1 network for the 36th-consecutive month in Kids 6-11 (447,000/1.9 rating) and for the 48th-straight month in Tweens 9-14 (389,000/1.6 rating), driven by the '2014 Radio Disney Music Awards' and popular original series, including 'Jessie,' 'Dog With A Blog,' 'Liv and Maddie' and 'I Didn't Do It.'
ABC's CASTLE Hits 5-Month Viewership HighApril 29, 2014ABC was the most-watched TV network on the first Monday of the May Sweep for the 8th straight year, leading the night for the 3rd consecutive week and outdrawing runner-up NBC by 20% (13.4 million vs. 11.2 million). The Net finished a strong 2nd on the night in Adults 18-49 (2.2/6), outdelivering CBS by 38% (1.6/5) and Fox's drama finales by 83% (1.2/3). Dancing was the night's most-watched TV program overall.
Lifetime Orders Additional Episodes of BRING IT!April 29, 2014When viewers ask, you Bring It! Lifetime has ordered ten additional episodes of its all-new hit docuseries Bring It! (#BringIt), produced by Pilgrim Studios, which shines a spotlight on the elite world of hip-hop majorette competitions, to premiere this summer. The program's spring finale will air tomorrow night at 10:00pm ET/PT.
LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Announces 2014 'Top Teacher' FinalistsApril 29, 2014This morning on “LIVE with Kelly and Michael,” hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan announced the five stellar educators chosen as finalists for the 2014 edition of “LIVE's Top Teacher Search.” All five will travel to “LIVE's” New York City studio to appear on the show during “Top Teacher Week,” May 12-16, 2014.
RADIO DISNEY MUSIC AWARDS Draw 3.2 Million ViewersApril 29, 2014In a rousing television debut, 'Disney Channel Presents the Radio Disney Music Awards' (RDMAs) – a celebration of music for kids and families – delivered 3.2 million Total Viewers and ranked as the #1 primetime TV telecast of April 2014 across all major youth demographics – Kids 2-11 (1.7 million/4.3 rating), Kids 6-11 (1.4 million/6.0 rating), Kids 6-14 (1.9 million/5.4 rating), Tweens 9-14 (1.4 million/5.6 rating) and Teens 12-17 (683,000/2.8 rating). It was also the #1 telecast across all TV for the month in Girls 2-11 (1.1 million/5.8 rating), Girls 6-11 (947,000/8.1 rating), Girls 6-14 (1.3 million/7.2 rating) and Girls 9-14 (877,000/7.4 rating). The event is in its second year. The event's first-time television special was presented Sunday, April 27 (8:00-9:30 p.m.).
Rosie O'Donnell Headed Back to ABC Family Series THE FOSTERSApril 29, 2014Emmy Award-winning comedian, host, and actor Rosie O'Donnell will return to guest star on ABC Family's hit drama series 'The Fosters.' O'Donnell reprises her role as Rita Henricks, a tough yet compassionate woman who works in the foster care system and grows close to Callie (Maia Mitchell). She will appear in two episodes to air in August.
Simon Cowell's Syco Entertainment Developing ULTIMATE DJ Reality ShowApril 29, 2014SFX Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFXE), Syco Entertainment and T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE: TMUS) today announced they're joining forces to produce apioneering television show revolving around the booming electronic music culture and showcasing and cultivating fresh new EMC DJ/producer talent and creative event production skills.
Destination America to Kick Off MEAT WEEK on 5/26April 29, 2014Memorial Day is a uniquely American phenomenon involving friends, family, grilling, and good times. Destination American combines those same ingredients for a programming event you can sink your teeth into - MEAT WEEK. Beginning on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, the week kicks off with a marathon of the smokin' hot series, BBQ PITMASTERS followed by a one-hour sneak peek of the new series BBQ PIT WARS, featuring top pitmasters in the country going head-to-head on the national BBQ circuit to prove who is a bona-fide BBQ black belt. The line-up of sizzling new shows also includes all-new special HOLY SMOKERS, which highlights church-based BBQ competition, and the one-hour special FOOD WARS: BBQ. The week is topped off with another helping of new episodes of BBQ PITMASTERS and BBQ PIT WARS on Saturday May 31 at 9/8c and 10/9c respectively.
Starz Picks Up Seth MacFarlane's BLUNT TALK with Patrick Stewart for Two SeasonsApril 29, 2014Starz today announced a two-season, 20-episode greenlight of 'Blunt Talk,' a half-hour scripted comedy series from Media Rights Capital (MRC). The project, from Seth MacFarlane ('Family Guy,' Ted, A Million Ways to Die in the West) and Jonathan Ames ('Bored to Death'), was picked up straight-to-series with 20 episodes over two seasons, set to air in 2015.
Reelz to Premiere TOTALLY TRACKED DOWN on 5/6April 29, 2014ReelzChannel today announced that comedic reality series Totally Tracked Down will make its U.S. premiere Tuesday, May 6 with two back-to-back episodes starting at 11pm ET/ 8pm PT featuring dedicated fan and self-professed TV junkie Marshall Jay Kaplan on his quest to track down some of his favorite TV icons from sitcoms, sci-fi shows and soap operas past. Each episode spotlights one celebrity and follows Kaplan as he uses innovative and hilarious ways to meet the people who influenced them and visit the places that impacted their careers. The journey reaches its climax when the celebrity is finally tracked down-whether they like it or not.
mun2 to Debut DANCE Y ELECTRO POWERED BY 7UP on 5/8April 29, 2014mun2, the leading Hispanic entertainment cable network, and 7UP have partnered on the original mun2 music series “Dance y Electro Powered by 7UP®.” The Electronic Dance Music (EDM) series will premiere on May 8 at 4 p.m. EST/3 p.m. CST and will give viewers a chance to experience the culture behind the music they love, hear from DJ's and trendsetters, as well as watch the hottest music videos in the genre.
Bravo Sets June Premiere Dates for MILLION DOLLAR LISTINGS MIAMI, LADIES OF LONDON & MoreApril 29, 2014Summer just got hotter as Bravo Media premieres four new docu-series this June starting with three back-to-back nights. Kicking things off is “The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Kandi's Wedding” on Sunday, June 1 at 8pm ET/PT, where Bravo cordially invites you to celebrate the wedding of the South. Viewers can head across the pond on Monday, June 2 at 10pm ET/PT to the glittering, class-conscious city of London for the premiere of “Ladies of London.” Then on Tuesday, June 3 at 10pm ET/PT, tune in to the premiere of “Untying the Knot” when couples go from “I do” to “I don't.” Marking the third installment of the hit franchise, “Million Dollar Listing Miami” premieres on Wednesday, June 25 at 9pm ET/PT where three luxury real estate agents battle it out.
NBCUniversal to Dedicated West Coast News Center to Tom BrokawApril 29, 2014NBCUniversal today announced it is naming its brand new, state-of-the-art broadcast facility located on the lot of Universal Studios for the distinguished and long-time NBC News journalist Tom Brokaw. The “Brokaw News Center,” home to the West Coast operations of NBC News, CNBC, MSNBC and Telemundo News and local stations NBC4 Southern California/KNBC and Telemundo 52/KVEA, was officially dedicated during a ceremony attended by the legendary newsman, his family and NBCUniversal executives and employees.
Golf Channel Sets NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship CoverageApril 29, 2014The excitement and drama of the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships returns to television in May when Golf Channel airs exclusive, live tournament coverage Monday, May 26 through Wednesday, May 28, when 30 teams and an additional six student athletes tee-it-up at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kan., for the team and individual championship honors.