OWN to Adapt Darlene Love's Memoir as First Original TV MovieFebruary 10, 2014OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network continues to expand its scripted slate announcing today it has acquired the rights to adapt singer Darlene Love's memoir 'My Name is Love: The Darlene Love Story' into the network's first original TV movie. The scripted project will be executive produced by Oprah Winfrey and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Morgan Neville, with Love to serve as executive producer.
CRIMINAL MINDS & CSI Score Best-Ever L+7 LiftsFebruary 10, 2014 CRIMINAL MINDS and CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION both delivered their best-ever live plus 7-day viewer lifts, with both Wednesday dramas topping four million viewer gains for the first time, according to Nielsen ratings for Jan. 22.
2014 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover to be Unveiled on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, 2/13February 10, 2014The 50th Anniversary cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, along with the identity of the coveted 2014 cover model, will be revealed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13 (11:35 p.m., ET/10:35 p.m., CT) on ABC. To celebrate the golden anniversary of the swimsuit franchise, this year will be the first time the Swimsuit cover is revealed on the late night talk show.
Lucas Black to Join Scott Bakula in CBS' NCIS SpinoffFebruary 10, 2014According to Deadline, FAST & FURIOUS' Lucas Black has signed on to join Scott Bakula in CBS's upcoming NCIS spin-off, which will air in a two-part episode this Spring. Gary Glasberg and Mark Harmon will serve as executive producers. Zoe McLellan also co-stars.
PGA Sets Date for 2015 Producers Guild AwardsFebruary 10, 2014The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that the 2015 Producers Guild Awards, honoring excellence in motion picture, television and new media productions, will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
THE WALKING DEAD Mid-Season Premiere Draws 15.8 Million ViewersFebruary 10, 2014AMC's The Walking Dead returned last night with the mid-season premiere of its fourth season, delivering 15.8 million viewers and 10.4 million adults 18-49. It was the #1 telecast for the night among adults 18-49, including the Sochi Winter Olympics. The Walking Dead continues to be the #1 show on all of television among the coveted 18-49 demographic. With time-shifted playback, last night's premiere should exceed 20 million viewers.
U.S. Medalist Julia Mancuso Goes for Gold on NBC's Olympics Coverage TomorrowFebruary 9, 2014NBC's primetime coverage of the XXII Olympic Winter Games continues tomorrow, Monday, February 10 at 8 p.m. ET with decorated Olympian Julia Mancuso in the gold medal final of the super combined, which consists of one downhill run and one slalom run. Mancuso, whose three Olympic medals are the most by any female American ski racer, is expected to be in gold medal contention four years after winning silver in this event in Vancouver. In men's short track, top American and 2010 Olympic bronze medalist J.R. Celski will headline the 1500m gold medal final. Also in primetime on Monday is the men's moguls gold medal final, an event in which the U.S. has collected a medal at each of the previous four Games, and the 500m featuring American speed skaters Tucker Fredricks, a three-time Olympian, and Mitch Whitmore, an American record holder in the event.
Jennifer Aniston to Star in CAKEFebruary 9, 2014In CAKE, Aniston will play 'a woman who becomes fascinated by the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group.'
'LEGO MOVIE' Constructs Weekend Box Office Win with $69.1 MillionFebruary 9, 2014Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ: RENT), the leader in precisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, today announced the worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of Feb. 9, 2014 as compiled by the company's Box Office Essentialsand International Box Office Essentials theatrical measurement services.
NBC's Primtime Olympics Telecast Draws 25.1 Million ViewersFebruary 9, 2014 NBC's primetime Olympics telecast on Saturday (8-11:06 p.m. ET) averaged 25.1 million viewers and a 13.9 household rating/24 share – up 8% and 3% respectively from the opening Saturday of the last European Winter Olympics (23.2 million viewers and 13.5 household rating/23 share for Torino in 2006), according to live plus same day fast national data released today by The Nielsen Company.
Simon Cowell Headed Back to THE X FACTOR UK as JudgeFebruary 7, 2014According to Deadline, the notorious TV and music industry insider has confirmed that he will return to the UK edition of The X Factor for its next season, leaving his post on the U.S. judging panel after mounting it on Fox three years ago.
FIFTY SHADES OF GREY's Eloise Mumford to Lead ABC Pilot WARRIORSFebruary 7, 2014Eloise Mumford, known for her roles on television's LONE STAR and THE RIVER, and appearing in the film adaptation of EL James' racy best-selling novel FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, has just signed on to lead ABC's upcoming pilot WARRIORS, according to The Hollywood Reporter.