Maggie Lawson to Lead CBS' SAVE THE DATEFebruary 11, 2014According to Deadline, Maggie Lawson has been tapped to star in CBS' upcoming comedy pilot SAVE THE DATE, stemming from Jackie and Jeff Filgo. Lawson recently starred in this season's cancelled ABC series BACK IN THE GAME.
STAGE TUBE: YouTube User Debuts New Honest & Heartfelt Take on FROZEN's 'Let It Go'February 11, 2014YouTube user 'ZebraGal' has put a new heartfelt and honest twist on FROZEN's hit song 'Let It Go' - a version of the number with altered lyrics to reflect her journey to 'coming to terms with an ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder - diagnosis.' Check out her rendition, which has gotten attention from co-writer Kristen Lopez, below!
JoAnna Garcia Swisher to Lead ABC's THE ASTRONAUT WIVES CLUBFebruary 11, 2014According to The Hollywood Reporter, ABC has tapped ONCE UPON A TIME's JoAnna Garcia Swisher to lead its upcoming series, THE ASTRONAUT WIVES CLUB, based on Lily Koppel's novel, premiering this summer alongside returning drama MISTRESSES.
Caitlin Cahow to Serve as Logo TV's First Olympic ColumnistFebruary 11, 2014 Logo TV, Viacom's television, digital and social brand focused on the LGBT community, today announced that two-time Olympic medalist and three-time World Champion women's hockey player, Caitlin Cahow, will serve as Logo's first ever Olympic columnist. Cahow, who was part of the Presidential Olympic Delegation during the opening ceremonies, will write a series of articles exclusively for LogoTV.com highlighting her experiences in Sochi as an openly gay woman, her experiences as a gay athlete during the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympic Games. In addition, Cahow will provide her observation of the people, politics and news set to define the games.
Disney XD Orders New Original Series KIRBY BUCKETSFebruary 11, 2014Disney XD has ordered 'Kirby Buckets,' a single-camera comedy series that mixes live-action and animation to bring a young aspiring animator's imagination to life. The series, starring 13-year-old Jacob Bertrand ('Marvin Marvin,' 'Bubble Guppies'), will begin production in Los Angeles in the spring for a fall 2014 premiere on Disney XD. The announcement was made today by Adam Bonnett, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channel.
KILLER LEGENDS to Premiere 3/16 on ChillerFebruary 11, 2014On Sunday, March 16 at 8 PM ET, Chiller will debut its newest special, Killer Legends. The hair-raising two-hour event focuses on four timeless urban legends that haunt the psyche of the American public. This horror documentary follows filmmakers Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills as they investigate the true crimes that may have spawned these urban legends while exploring how these myths evolved and why we continue to believe.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from First Folio Theatre's ROUGH CROSSING, Now Through 3/2February 11, 2014First Folio Theatre presents Tom Stoppard's hysterical farce ROUGH CROSSING through March 2, 2014. Directed by Jeff Award nominee and First Folio Theatre favorite Alison C. Vesely, ROUGH CROSSING is a musical romp on the high seas. Jeff Award winner Christopher Kriz ("The Turn of the Screw") will be composing three new jazz songs to Stoppard's original lyrics. Check out highlights from the production below!
CBS' EXTANT with Halle Berry Begins ProductionFebruary 10, 2014Production commenced today in Los Angeles for CBS's new summer series EXTANT, starring Academy Award winner Halle Berry and produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television and CBS Television Studios. Acclaimed director Allen Coulter ('Boardwalk Empire,' 'The Sopranos') is directing the first episode.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN Debuts 2/24 on HBOFebruary 10, 2014Runway model Sandra Bush dreamed of becoming the first African-American supermodel, only to struggle with addiction and despair. But she later achieved celebrity as Mama Bush, the model for some of the best-known and widely admired paintings by her daughter, acclaimed artist Mickalene Thomas.
HARDBALL Takes A25-54 Demo, Week of 2/3February 10, 2014MSNBC's “Hardball” with Chris Matthews ranked #1 at 7 p.m. in the key A25-54 demo for the week of February 3-7, according to data from Nielsen. “Hardball” finished the week with 285,000 among A25-54, topping FNC's “On the Record with Greta Van Susteren” with 282,000 A25-54 and CNN's “Erin Burnett Outfront” with 111,000 A25-54. This is MSNBC's first weekly demo win at 7 p.m. since Sept. 3, 2012 (live coverage from the 2012 Democratic National Convention).
John Hesling Named SVP of Programming by Shed Media USFebruary 10, 2014 John Hesling has been named Senior Vice President, Programming, of Shed Media US, it was announced today by Pam Healey, General Manager, Shed Media US. Hesling joins Shed Media US at a time of rapid growth for the company, which has seen seven new series ordered to production in the last nine months alone. In this newly created position, Hesling will oversee all programming at the company, reporting to Healey. The American production entity of the UK-based Shed Media Group (majority owned by Warner Bros. Television Group), Shed Media US is currently producing 13 series across eight networks, includingThe Real Housewives of New York City on Bravo, which returns for its sixth season on March 11.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - People Wanna Know! Jonathan Groff & Josh Gad Take Fans Inside the Making of Disney's FROZENFebruary 10, 2014In anticipation of FROZEN being available to own and continuously binge watch, USA Today has unveiled a sneak peek at 'The Making of Frozen,' featured on the DVD/Blu-ray, hitting shelves on March 18 and digital retailers on Feb. 25. The musical behind-the-scenes series, directed by Kenny Ortega, lets viewers in on what went into making Disney's hit animated film, and features Jonathan Groff (Kristoff), Kristen Bell (Anna) and Josh Gad (Olaf). Check out a first look below!
Mid-Season Premiere of Hub Network's SPOOKSVILLE Set for 3/8February 10, 2014'Spooksville,' the Hub Network's newest live-action series and recent recipient of the Parents' Choice Approved Seal, will make its mid-season return on Saturday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT on the Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families. The series stars Keean Johnson ('Billy Elliot' - Broadway) as Adam Freeman, Katie Douglas ('Defiance') as Sally Wilcox, Nick Purcha ('R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series') as Watch Waverly and Morgan Taylor Campbell ('The Killing') as Ann Templeton.
HGTV to Debut FLIP IT TO WIN IT & NEW HOUSE, NEW LIFE in MarchFebruary 10, 2014Two new series that showcase the high stakes risks of competitive real estate deal making will premiere on HGTV in March. Flip It to Win It, a new multi-team competition, premieres on Tuesday, March 4, at 11 p.m. ET/PT. In each episode, six teams of west coast real estate experts battle it out in the ultimate real estate challenge to buy and transform auctioned homes into dream homes and then successfully flip them for top dollar. In New House, New Life, premiering Thursday, March 6, at 11 p.m. ET/PT, HGTV will follow city dwellers who are ready to leave the hustle of urban living to relocate to quieter locales.
USA Network to Air IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, 2/15February 10, 2014NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Chairman Bonnie Hammer today announced the newest classic in the ongoing Characters Unite Film Series to use the power of storytelling to increase awareness of social injustices, stimulate productive dialogue and encourage further progress. USA Network will commemorate Characters Unite Month and Black History Month by presenting 'In the Heat of the Night' with limited commercials on Saturday, February 15 at 9/8c. The film, which was groundbreaking in its powerful portrayal of racism in America and played a role in advancing the civil rights movement, won five Oscars including Best Picture. Film, television and music icon Quincy Jones, who composed the music for the film, will give a special introduction.
Destination America to Premiere TIMBER KINGS, 3/8February 10, 2014This March, Destination America introduces viewers to home building like it's never been seen before, showcasing massive, multi-million-dollar log mansions in the all-new series TIMBER KINGS. Follow the highly skilled craftsmen of Pioneer Log Homes as they artfully construct jaw dropping 'log mahals'. The one-of-a-kind dream dwellings are made entirely from enormous trees that have been honed to perfection to give their clients' homes the perfect balance of eye-catching beauty and innovative installation. These grand abodes are not your typical 'Lincoln Log' cabins but amazing works of art that can be grueling and dangerous to build. Tune-in to the U.S. premiere of TIMBER KINGS on Destination America, Saturday March 8 at 10pm EST to watch this crew of masterful log smiths craft the most difficult and elaborate log houses while navigating tough terrain, rough elements and, at times, difficult clients.