THIS WEEK Ranks as No. 1 Public Affairs Program on SundayMarch 20, 2014On March 16, 2014, ABC News' “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” average 3.565 million Total Viewers and 1.183 million Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research. Ranking as the No. 1 public affairs program in Adults 25-54 for the 4th straight Sunday, “This Week” marked its longest winning streak in over 19 years in the key adult news demo (9/18 – 10/8/94), based on regular telecasts.
ABC Scores 2nd-Most-Watched Week in Late-Night this SeasonMarch 20, 2014With its late-night lineup of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” at 11:35 p.m. and “Nightline” at 12:35 a.m. during the week of March 10, 2014, ABC was up for the 3rd straight week in Total Viewers (+2% - 2.443 million vs. 2.391 million) and Adults 18-49 (+4% - 832,000 vs. 802,000) to deliver its biggest audience in late-night in 15 weeks and to score a 16-week high among young adults – since the weeks of 11/25/13 and 11/18/13, respectively. In fact, this week marked ABC's 2nd-most-watched week in late-night this season. ABC was the only broadcaster to post week-to-week gains in either Total Viewers or Adults 18-49 (CBS was down -2%/-1%; NBC declined -6%/-2%).
RAIDERS OF ROCK Premieres 4/1 on CMTMarch 20, 2014One man's trash is two guys' treasures when RAIDERS OF ROCK premieres with two back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, April 1 at midnight ET/PT on CMT. In this 10-episode series, collectors Robert Reynolds and Stephen Shutts not only track down some of music history's most personal and valuable items, but also hunt through local flea markets, attics and garage sales in search of music's most treasured finds.
CAMP DREAD Set for 4/15 DVD & Digital ReleaseMarch 19, 2014Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment brand, announces the DVD and digital download release of Camp Dread. The horror thriller is written and directed by Harrison Smith (6 Degrees of Hell) and stars Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, The Expendables), Danielle Harris (Halloween), and Felissa Rose (Under Surveillance). Camp Dread will be available on DVD for a SRP of $27.97.
Debra Monk & Mary-Louise Parker to Reunite for NBC's FEED MEMarch 19, 2014According to Deadline, stage and screen star Debra Monk has signed on to join her former Broadway co-star, Mary-Louise Parker, in NBC's upcoming comedy pilot FEED ME. The pair previously appeared in PRELUDE TO A KISS and RECKLESS onstage together.
FNA USA Premieres 4/10 on CMTMarch 19, 2014CMT celebrates our love for all things America with FNA USA, the ultimate viral video countdown series that raises a glass to the most kick-ass, beer-guzzling, Olympic-medal winning, dictator-toppling, freedom-loving super power in history. The one-hour, six-episode series premieres Thursday, April 10 at 10:00 p.m., ET/PT.
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Spring Finale is TV's Most-Tweeted Telecast of 2014March 19, 2014Boasting season highs across all target demos, the spring finale of social media juggernaut, 'Pretty Little Liars,' (8:00 - 9:01 p.m.) became the #1 most-tweeted series telecast of 2014 to date - and the #4 most-tweeted series telecast in TV history - amassing nearly 1.5 million tweets (43 share) by nearly 411,000 unique contributors, peaking at a max rate of 37,000 tweets per minute. Impressively, the series now accounts for the Top 6 most-tweeted TV series telecasts on record, with 9 original episodes accruing over 1 million tweets.
Kristen Bell, Jim Parsons, Andy Samberg & More to Present at Nickelodeon's KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS, 3/29March 19, 2014Nickelodeon will have kids on the edge of their seats as this year's Kids' Choice Awards winners are unveiled by an all-new slate of Orange Blimp-handing luminaries. Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Will Arnett (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Michael Strahan (LIVE with Kelly and Michael), Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars), Debby Ryan (Jessie), Chris Evans (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) and WWE Divas Brie and Nikki Bella will join host Mark Wahlberg and previously announced performers Aloe Blacc and American Authors, in announcing this year's honorees at the 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, airing live next Saturday, March 29, at 8p.m. Returning presenters Lea Michele (Glee) and WWE Superstar John Cena, along with Tia Mowry-Hardrict (Instant Mom), Ross Lynch (Muppets Most Wanted) and Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory), will also make special appearances. Kids can still cast their votes in 22 categories across all of Nickelodeon's digital outlets - Nick.com desktops and mobile devices, as well as the Nick app on iOS, Kindle, and Android - and users will be able to vote on Nickelodeon's Twitter feed using custom KCA hashtags.
truTV's THE SAFECRACKERS Debuts 3/24March 19, 2014When truTV debuts its brand new series The Safecrackers, the fascinating pair of Alabama locksmiths at the center of the show won't be the only ones on the hunt for hidden treasures. truTV is inviting viewers to put their own safe-opening skills to the test for the chance to win cash and prizes through the The Safecrackers Sweepstakes.
TV Land Orders Pilot Based on TEACHERS Web Series; COMMUNITY's Alison Brie to ProduceMarch 19, 2014TV Land has given a pilot order to 'Teachers,' based on the popular web series of the same name, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, President, TV Land. The show revolves around six elementary school teachers who are trying to mold the minds and lives of America's youth, but they don't really seem to have their own lives together at all. From making their class help them stalk exes online to altering a grade because the art teacher is 'kind of a b****,' these teachers are certainly changing the world, one student at a time. Alison Brie ('Community') is attached as an executive producer, and the stars of the web series, all named a version of 'Katie' - Caitlin Barlow, Katy Colloton, Cate Freedman, Kate Lambert, Katie O'Brien and Katie Thomas - are all signed on to reprise their roles.
MyNetworkTV Secures Syndication Rights to THE WALKING DEADMarch 19, 2014AMC, Twentieth Television and the FOX Television Stations announce the addition of 'The Walking Dead' to the MyNetworkTV programming lineup. Scheduled to make its exclusive broadcast television debut this fall, the announcement was made by Frank Cicha, SVP of Programming of the FOX Television Stations, Greg Meidel, president of 20th Television, and Charlie Collier, president of AMC.
TNT's RIZZOLI & ISLES Posts Best L+3 Results this WinterMarch 18, 2014TNT's hit drama Rizzoli & Isles chalked up its best best Live + 3 deliveries so far this winter among total viewers as last week's episode garnered more than 6.5 million viewers in Live + 3 delivery, a +26% leap over the prior week's episode. The program grew as well as among key demos, climbing to 2.1 million adults 25-54 (+25% vs. the prior week) and 1.7 million adults 18-49 (+18%).
OWN Cancels OUR AMERICA WITH LISA LINGMarch 18, 2014OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's documentary series 'Our America with Lisa Ling,' hosted by award-winning journalist and author Lisa Ling, returns to the network for its final season on Thursday, May 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Telemundo's LA VOZ KIDS Secures Sponsorships from AT&T, Kohl's, Chrysler & MoreMarch 18, 2014Telemundo Media announced today a 360° degree sponsorship initiative in support of season two of Telemundo's hit singing competition “La Voz Kids,” which premiered this Sunday to over 2.1 million total viewers and nearly 1 million adults 18-49, according to Nielsen. Multi-platform alliances with AT&T, State Farm, Kohl's Department Stores, Chrysler brand, Universal Orlando Resort and more have been secured for Telemundo's #1 reality program.