U.S.'s Meryl Davis & Charlie White Highlight NBC's Olympics Coverage TomorrowFebruary 7, 2014NBC's primetime coverage tomorrow, Saturday, February 8, features the ladies' and ice dance teams short programs on the second day of the inaugural team figure skating competition. 2010 Olympic silver medalists and reigning World ice dance champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White anchor a strong American team for the short program. In women's moguls, 2010 Olympic gold medalist Hannah Kearney returns to the Olympics in hopes of becoming the first freestyle skier to win two gold medals. Also making its Olympic debut is men's snowboard slopestyle, featuring a trio of high-flying Canadians, including 20-year-old phenom Mark McMorris, who looks to recover from a disappointing first day of qualifying.
President Clinton & Kobe Bryant Set for Town Hall Discussion on Kids & Sports on ESPN2, 2/9February 7, 2014ESPN, the Aspen Institute and the Clinton Foundation came together to facilitate a powerful conversation about the role of sports in the lives of children and the health of the nation through a town hall event on the topic, 'Kids and Sports.' The program, moderated by Mike Greenberg of ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike, will air on ESPN2 on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. President Bill Clinton and NBA All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist Kobe Bryant will highlight the work of the Aspen Institute Project Play, which convenes leaders to explore potential solutions to the issue that in some U.S. communities just one in five kids play sports.
Ovation's MUSIC MAVERICKS to Return 2/9February 7, 2014Ovation, America's only arts network, has launched season two of its original music profile series, Music Mavericks. The series looks at major figures in rock and pop music and their impact on popular culture. Using interviews, news archives, and performance footage, each 30-minute episode reveals the unique aspects of the iconic artist profiled. Music Mavericks airs weekly Sunday nights at 7 pm ET.
Debi Mazar Joins Sutton Foster & Hilary Duff in Darren Star's TV Land Pilot YOUNGERFebruary 7, 2014Production has begun on TV Land's newest sitcom pilot, 'Younger,' starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster ('Bunheads') Hilary Duff ('Lizzie McGuire'), Debi Mazar ('Entourage') and Miriam Shor ('GCB'). The single-camera project, which is written, executive produced and directed by Darren Star ('Sex and the City'), is based on the novel 'Younger' by Pamela Redmond Satran. Patricia Field, who worked with Star on 'Sex and the City,' will be a costume consultant on the production.
LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL's '#EndWinterNow' Week Kicks Off on MondayFebruary 7, 2014Like most of America these days, “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan are sick of winter. They've had enough of this year's polar vortexes and snowmageddons! For those in the same state of mind, the hosts will give winter-weary viewers a break with “#EndWinterNow” week, a series of daily summer-themed segments.
Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer Named Showrunners of Syfy's DOMINIONFebruary 7, 2014 Producers and writing partners Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer have signed on to Syfy's new supernatural dramaDominion as Executive Producers and to be co-Showrunners along with Executive Producer Vaun Wilmott, the channel announced today. The series is from Universal Cable Productions and Bold Films, and is slated to premiere on Syfy in June of this year.
AMC Orders Unscripted Series Following Inaugural Season of LA KISS Arena Football TeamFebruary 7, 2014AMC today announced that it had greenlit a docu-series focused on the inaugural season of the LA KISS arena football league team. The show, which will follow dedicated players and coaches trying to turn LA's first professional football team in years into a winning franchise, will also feature owners Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, of KISS fame, along with long-time manager, Doc McGhee.
DISNEY'S WIN, LOSE OR DRAW to Premiere 3/3 on Disney ChannelFebruary 6, 2014Disney Channel and Disney XD stars team up with kid contestants to compete and win prizes in a battle of drawing skills, creativity and wits, in Disney Channel's new game show 'Disney's Win, Lose or Draw.' Hosted by master illusionist and entertainer Justin Willman ('Cupcake Wars'), the contemporary version of the popular game ditches the drawing pad to deliver a high-energy game featuring motion control illustration, interactive multi-touch screen displays and fun challenges. 'Disney's Win, Lose or Draw' will air Monday through Thursday, beginning MONDAY, MARCH 3 (5:00 P.M. ET/PT), on Disney Channel.
Anna Kendrick & Rebel Wilson Set for PITCH PERFECT 2February 6, 2014Universal Pictures has just confirmed to ComingSoon.net that both Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson will return for the sequel to the surprise hit 2012 musical comedy PITCH PERFECT. Elizabeth Banks is set to direct, with Kay Cannon also returning to pen the script.
'TODAY' Posts Ratings GrowthFebruary 6, 2014NBC's TODAY continues to gain momentum and deliver substantial ratings growth. For the week of January 27, TODAY posted its biggest total viewer audience since the London Olympics. TODAY also delivered the biggest gains of the morning shows in total viewers and A25-54 viewers versus 1Q '14 to date.
Film Society of Lincoln Center Art of the Real Series to Launch in AprilFebruary 6, 2014The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today plans to present Art of the Real, a new documentary-as-art series to take place April 11-26. Formerly a monthly series highlighting independent documentary at the Film Society, Art of the Real is being relaunched as an annual nonfiction showcase founded on the most expansive possible view of documentary film. The complete lineup will be announced next month.
NUVOtv Orders Four New Unscripted SeriesFebruary 6, 2014On the heels of the successful world premiere of DEXTER on basic cable, NUVOtv, the leading English-language destination for Latino entertainment, today revealed its dynamic programming lineup of new and returning original series for spring 2014. NUVOtv - less than a year after making global headlines by announcing a new partnership with Jennifer Lopez as its Chief Creative Officer - is expanding its commitment to high quality original content while accelerating its momentum with captivating shows that highlight its unique focus and ability to offer broadly appealing entertainment from a Latino perspective.
Destination America Sets DISNEY WEEK for 3/3-7February 6, 2014For the second year, Destination America's DISNEY WEEK peeks behind the scenes of the magical, wonderful world of Disney theme parks, resorts, and cruise ships. Traveling from the original Disneyland theme park to the shipyards of Spain to witness the newest version of the Disney cruise ships, Destination America presents a week-long celebration of Disney's vacation kingdom, handing audiences an all-access pass to America's favorite vacation destinations, heart-pounding thrill rides, and innovative attractions. Be our guest and tune in to Destination America's DISNEY WEEK from Monday, March 3 through Friday, March 7, beginning nightly at 8pm EST.
Michael J. Fox Headed Back to CBS' THE GOOD WIFEFebruary 6, 2014THE MICHAEL J. FOX SHOW, which was the second recent cancellation by NBC after the network nixed SEAN SAVES THE WORLD, had filmed a total of 22 episodes, though only 15 had aired.
National Geographic Channel Calls for ULTIMATE SURVIVAL ALASKA ApplicantsFebruary 6, 2014Imagine hiking upwards of 30 miles a day; paddling through white water rapids; crossing turbulent rivers on foot; or rappelling down (or climbing up) icy cliffs - all while carrying on your back every bit of gear you need to survive. Then imagine ... it's a race ... with no prize ... only your pride. That's what competitors on National Geographic Channel's Ultimate Survival Alaska face each week in the epic arctic competition. And now those viewers at home who've wondered, 'Hey, I think I could do that,' will get their chance to prove it with an open casting call that could earn them a spot on the next season of the series.
QUESTIONING DARWIN to Premiere 2/10 on HBOFebruary 6, 2014Modern-day Creationists reject the idea that the Earth is billions of years old and that humans are descended from primates, believing instead in the literal interpretation of the Bible, which asserts that God made the world in six days and created Adam and Eve to populate the planet. Directed by Antony Thomas (HBO's Peabody-winning 'For Neda'), QUESTIONING DARWIN takes an in-depth look at the views of those who reject Charles Darwin's theory of evolution while chronicling Darwin's own journey as a young man whose beliefs were changed when he experienced the world first-hand. Featuring interviews with people on both sides of the debate, the exclusive HBO presentation debuts MONDAY, FEB. 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), and has an HBO2 encore presentation on International Darwin Day (Darwin's birthday), Wednesday, Feb. 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m.).