Jane Lynch to Guest on Disney's GIRL MEETS WORLDFebruary 26, 2014The actress confirmed today on Twitter that she'll guest star on the network's upcoming BOY MEETS WORLD spin-off, posting: @janemarielynch: Yes there is truth.... RT @SarahSleepy: @janemarielynch is there any truth to the rumors that you have a guest role on Girl Meets World?'
Adam Driver to Play Villain in STAR WARS: EPISODE VIIFebruary 26, 2014Various sources have confirmed to the publication that GIRLS star Adam Driver is wrapping up talks to play the unnamed villain in the next installment of the franchise. Though details are scarce, 'the character is said to be in the vein of iconic STAR WARS villain Darth Vader.' Driver has reportedly been in talks for sometime, with scheduling for HBO's series with Lena Dunham being the main issue before a deal could be finalized.
STAGE TUBE: Cast of Off-Broadway's 50 SHADES! The Musical Performs on GOOD DAY NEW YORKFebruary 26, 201450 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) is now in previews ahead of an opening night of March 12th. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody is produced by Royal Mile Entertainment, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson and 50 Shades Tour LLC. The cast of the production performed on GOOD DAY NEW YORK this morning - check it out below!
OWN Scores Most-Watched Month in Network HistoryFebruary 25, 2014 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network delivered the most-watched month in network history in primetime for the month of February (538,000 total viewers). OWN's prime average in the key W25-54 demo marked a six-month high, up +11% versus January and up +86% versus one year ago. OWN is the fastest-growing cable network for W25-54 versus a year ago.
Justin Long Set for Fox's Comedy Pilot SOBER COMPANIONFebruary 25, 2014According to The Hollywood Reporter, Justin Long has boarded Fox's upcoming single-camera comedy pilot SOBER COMPANION from 90210's David S. Rosenthal and Jennie Snyder Urman. Long, who's appeared on the network's NEW GIRL, joins previously announced Pete Davidson and Ally Maki.
SABRINA SECRETS OF A TEENAGE WITCH Returns to The Hub, 3/15February 25, 2014The Hub Network, champions of family fun and the only network dedicated to providing kids and families entertainment they can watch together, announced today the mid-season return of its witchingly delightful animated series 'Sabrina Secrets of a Teenage Witch' on March 15 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. The series makes it return with all-new episodes featuring voice star Ashley Tisdale ('Scary Movie 5,' 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year,' and 'Aliens in the Attic') as Sabrina.
E! Staples Ryan Seacrest & Giuliana Rancic to Host Oscar Red Carpet Coverage this SundayFebruary 25, 2014On Sunday, March 2, E!, the ultimate multi-platform destination for award season fans, goes LIVE from the heart of Hollywood with over 9+ hours of unparalleled coverage at this year's Oscars. As award season comes to a close, this year's Oscar race is one of the most buzzed about in years and E!'s 20+ cameras will bring fans closer to all the action as if they were actually on the carpet interviewing their favorite stars. E!'s on-camera team, led by Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic, will have the entire event covered with reporting from the network's exclusive headquarters inside the famed Roosevelt Hotel to the heart of all the A-list action from the star-studded red carpet.
Johnny Weir & Tara Lipinski Headed to ACCESS HOLLYWOOD for Oscar Sunday Red Carpet CoverageFebruary 25, 2014 Olympic Gold Medalist Tara Lipinski and three-time U.S. figure skating champion and Olympian Johnny Weir had just as much fun coordinating their outfits together as they did as ice skating commentators for NBC at the Winter Games in Sochi Russia. And now the pair is headed straight from Sochi to Hollywood, joining Access Hollywood's Billy Bush, Shaun Robinson and Liz Hernandez on Oscar Sunday to report on one of the most talked about parts of the night….the fashion.
MSNBC's Primetime Lineup Scores Best Monthly Numbers Since 2012February 25, 2014MSNBC ranked #2 in weekday primetime (M-F 8p-11p) with a 94% advantage over CNN among A25-54 (260,000 vs. CNN's 134,000) and a 103% advantage in total viewers (871,000 vs. 429,000) for the month. MSNBC weekday primetime is up 1% among A25-54 compared to Feb. 2013 while CNN dropped -41% year-over-year.
ENTOURAGE Film Set for Summer 2015 ReleaseFebruary 25, 2014With Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Entourage,' the much-anticipated big-screen version of the award-winning hit HBO series has received a June 12, 2015 theatrical release. The feature film reunites the show's original cast, led by Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara and Jeremy Piven. Also starring are Billy Bob Thornton and Haley Joel Osment as father and son, Larsen and Travis McCredle.
Disney Channel Continues as TV's #1 Total Day Network in Key Kid DemosFebruary 25, 2014During February 2014, Disney Channel, the 24-hour kid-driven, family-inclusive television network, ranked as TV's #1 network for the 34th-consecutive month in Kids 6-11 (512,000/2.2 rating) and for the 46th-straight month in Tweens 9-14 (465,000/1.9 rating), driven by the finale of “Good Luck Charlie,” and all-new episodes of popular series – most notably “Austin & Ally,” “Liv and Maddie” and “I Didn't Do It.”
CUNY TV to Air Encores of KINKY BOOTS - THE ROAD TO BROADWAY this WeekendFebruary 25, 2014Kinky Boots - The Road to Broadway, a presentation of CUNY TV's ARTS IN THE CITY, returns for five encore broadcasts over the weekend beginning Friday, Feb. 28 (2014). Hosted by New York entertainment reporter Pat Collins, the popular show will air at 9am, 2pm and 8pm, and will repeat on Saturday 3/1 at 7pm and Sunday 3/2 at 8:30am.