Lifetime Original Movies Boosts Network to 6-Year January HighJanuary 28, 2014Lifetime kicked off 2014 with its strongest January delivery in six years among Total Viewers, posting impressive year-on-year growth for the month, including gains of +13% among Total Viewers versus January 2013, +10% with Women 18-49, +8% in Adults 18-49, +7% with Adults 25-54 and +7% Women 25-54, according to Nielsen Research.
NBC Orders Comedy Pilot from Jason BatemanJanuary 28, 2014The project, from David Janollari, Jim Garavente, and Bateman, 'centers on long-time best friends Kurt and Laura as they grapple with the challenges of modern-day dating while their group of friends try and prove that they are destined to be together.'
Eight Participants Selected for 2014 Disney/ABC Writing ProgramJanuary 28, 2014After six months of reviewing nearly 2,000 applications, Disney/ABC Television Group, in association with the Writers Guild of America, West, have selected the eight writers for the 2014 Disney/ABC Writing Program. Series' producers, creative executives and Creative Talent Development Strategies executives collectively identified the talented candidates. This year's panel of judges included producers from series such as ABC's “Grey's Anatomy,” “Suburgatory” and “The Goldbergs” as well as ABC Family's “Melissa & Joey” and “Ravenswood,” and Disney Channel's “Liv and Maddie.”
CAPITAL GAMES Set for 2/11 DVD ReleaseJanuary 28, 2014Breaking Glass Pictures and the G.A. Hauser Collection are proud to announce the February 11th DVD release of Ilo Orleans' Capital Games, based on the best-selling erotic novel by author and executive producer G.A. Hauser. Following a world premiere at Philadelphia QFest, the first adaptation of Hauser's work captivated audiences with its unbridled depiction of the fine line between love and hate between two statuesque men.
STAGE TUBE: Jared Zirilli Chats with Robin de Jesus on BROADWAY BOO'SJanuary 28, 2014Jared Zirilli of the current broadway-aimed WE WILL ROCK YOU tour as well the Alley Theatre's A FEW GOOD MEN, off-Broadway's FAT CAMP and BARE, Broadway's LYSISTRATA JONES and WICKED, plus TWILIGHT THE MUSICAL, brings you 'Jared's Broadway Boo's' #63 with Famed Broadway Fitness Trainer- Mark Fisher!
Jonathan Banks Signs On for AMC's BREAKING BAD Spin-Off BETTER CALL SAULJanuary 27, 2014Banks will reprise his role as the 'trusted private investigator/fixer Michael 'Mike' Ehrmantraut,' who is 'a former Philadelphia police officer, Mike worked as the the Head of Corporate Security at Los Pollos Hermano and enforcer in Gustavo Fring's crystal meth operation. He later became involved with Walt (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse (Aaron Paul), ultimately getting shot and killed by Walt in the Season 5A finale while trying to quit the drug business.'
AMC Theatres to Host Annual Best Picture Showcase, 2/22 & 3/1January 27, 2014The Best Picture nominees have been announced and for the eighth straight year, AMC Theatres has announced its AMC Best Picture ShowcaseSM, an event much anticipated by movie lovers nationwide. Since 2007, AMC has offered guests the rare opportunity to experience every movie nominated for Best Picture by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for one great price.
EPIX Shifts WHO THE F*** IS ARTHUR FOGEL? Premiere to 3/19January 27, 2014Premium entertainment network EPIX announced a new air date today for the world television premiere of Who the F**k is Arthur Fogel? The documentary will make its World Television Premiere on Wednesday, March 19, at 8PM ET. This documentary by Ron Chapman profiles Arthur Fogel, a relatively unknown businessman who has revolutionized the global concert touring industry. When it airs on March 19, the documentary will include new material including concert footage and a never-before-seen exclusive interview with recording artist and pop superstar Lady Gaga.
New Edition of CELEBRITY BOOT CAMP Premieres Tomorrow on E!January 27, 2014Awards season is in full swing and Hollywood's hottest are hitting the gym now more than ever. Hosted by E! News' Giuliana Rancic, “Celebrity Boot Camp” has the biggest stars along with their own personal trainers revealing their workout secrets on how to get the perfect red carpet shape. Featuring exclusive interviews with Stacy Keibler and Brooke Burke Charvet, the brand new half-hour special has the inside scoop on how to get the best bods and learn how Britney, Kim and Miley tone up. “Celebrity Boot Camp” premieres Tuesday, January 28th at 9:00pm ET/PT only on E!
RABID LOVE Set for DVD, VOD Release on 3/4January 27, 2014Midnight Releasing will be spreading Rabid Love on DVD and On Demand on March 4, 2014 to all major and minor digital platforms, rental chains and more! The DVD features an outtakes reel, behind-the-scenes clips, and on-set vlogs by star Hayley Derryberry.
E!'s Grammy Red Carpet Coverage Draws 3.1 Million Total ViewersJanuary 27, 2014E!'s “Live from the Red Carpet: The 2014 Grammy Awards” hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic on Sunday, January 26 from 6-8pm, scored the network its second highest-rated “Live from the Red Carpet” Grammys telecast in its history among Households (2.35 coverage rating) behind only 2012's high dating back to 1995. It was the third-most watched “Live from the Red Carpet” Grammys coverage in Total Viewers (3.1 Million), Adults 18-49 (1.5M), Women 18-49 (1.1M) and Women 18-34 (591,000).
Lindsey Vonn Joins NBC's 2014 Winter Olympics CoverageJanuary 27, 2014 Gold medal alpine skier Lindsey Vonn will join NBC as an Olympic Correspondent for the TODAY show and NBC Sports during the 2014 Winter Olympics. In her new role, Vonn will report daily from the U.S. for TODAY, and she will contribute to NBC Sports Olympic coverage. As the Games unfold, Vonn will share her unique perspective on the events and the competition from an Olympian's point of view.
CRIMINAL MINDS Scores Highest L+3 Lift YetJanuary 27, 2014CRIMINAL MINDS delivered its best ever live plus 3-day lift among viewers while CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION matched its best ever live plus 3-day lifts among adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen ratings for Wednesday, Jan.22.
HELIX Breaks Syfy Records in L7January 27, 2014Syfy's new hit series Helix continued to set channel DVR records, leaping 82% among Adults 18-49 (1.34 million), 74% in Adults 25-54 (1.55 million) and 64% in total viewers (3.0 million) for the premiere on January 10 – the largest increases ever for aSyfy scripted series in L7 viewing.
Cartoon Network & The LEGO Group to Premiere MIXELS, 2/12January 27, 2014Mixels is a groundbreaking global franchise created by the powerhouse partnership of two of the biggest forces in kids' entertainment - Cartoon Network and The LEGO Group - and will make its US debut on multiple screens and platforms this February. A true multiplatform brand, Mixels.com arrives on the web first on February 6, followed by animated shorts on Cartoon Network starting February 12 during the Teen Titans Go! half hour (7:30-8:00pET). Soon after, kids will be able to 'mix, max and murp' with their own LEGO(R) Mixels collectible building sets and download the Calling All Mixels app.