VOODOO POSSESSION Set for 1/14 DVD, VOD ReleaseDecember 10, 2013Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the release of the horror/thriller Voodoo Possession. Starring Danny Trejo (Machete) and directed by Walter Boholst (Thrust), Voodoo Possession is available on DVD and VOD on January 14, 2014 for an SRP of $27.97.
Disney Junior's New Series SHERIFF CALLIE'S WILD WEST to Debut 1/20December 10, 2013'Sheriff Callie's Wild West,' the first Western for preschoolers, will make its television debut on the 24-hour Disney Junior channel on MONDAY, JANUARY 20 (5:00 p.m., ET/PT). The series is slated to premiere on Disney Channel in spring. An 11-minute preview episode will air as part of Disney Junior's 'Magical Holidays on Disney Channel' programming event Friday, December 13 (8:45 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:20 p.m., ET/PT). Mandy Moore (Disney's 'Tangled') stars as the voice of Sheriff Callie.
Hailee Steinfeld in Talks to Star in TEN THOUSAND SAINTS Film AdaptationDecember 10, 2013According to Deadline, Hailee Steinfeld is currently in talks to star in the film adaptation of Eleanor Henderson's 2011 novel TEN THOUSAND SAINTS. Oscar nominees Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini are set to direct the film, featuring a script which they co-wrote.
Bear Fisher Named Senior VP of Marketing, Brand Strategy for NBCUniversalDecember 10, 2013Bear Fisher has joined the NBCUniversal Television & New Media Distribution and NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution divisions as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Brand Strategy, it was announced today by Frances Manfredi, President, NBCUniversal Television & New Media Distribution, U.S. & Canada and Valerie Schaer, Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs, NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution to whom Fisher will report.
ABC WORLD NEWS Up Year-Over-Year in Total ViewersDecember 10, 2013For the week of December 2, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 7.985 million Total Viewers and a 1.7 rating/6 share/2.043 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research. For the 3rd week in a row, “World News” was up on the year-ago week in Total Viewers (+1% - 7.930 million on w/o 12/3/12).
A&E Launches Twitter Amplify Content with DUCK DYNASTY Christmas SpecialDecember 10, 2013 Following the recent partnership announcement with Twitter Amplify, A&E kicks off the collaboration during the 'Duck Dynasty' Christmas Special on Wednesday, December 11th – with exclusive content across social media platforms. Twitter Amplify is a cross-platform tool which allows Twitter users to enjoy exclusive photos and videos, brought to fans by brands.
Comedy Central's BROAD CITY to Premiere 1/22December 10, 2013 They hustle. They struggle. It's not just New York City. It's “Broad City.” Upright Citizens Brigade alums Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer bring their critically-acclaimed digital series to Comedy Central as a weekly, half-hour scripted series beginning Wednesday, January 22 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, following the season four premiere of “Workaholics.”
NBCSN to Air Manchester City-Arsenal Match this WeekendDecember 9, 2013NBC Sports Group's Premier League coverage this week is highlighted by fourth-place Manchester City hosting first-place Arsenal on Saturday at 7:45 a.m. ET on NBCSN. On Sunday, NBCSN's Premier League doubleheader features Aston Villa hosting Manchester United at 8:30 a.m. ET; followed by second-place Liverpool facing Tottenham at 11 a.m. Coverage begins Saturday at 7 a.m. ET with Premier League Live on NBCSN.
Cast of MURPHY BROWN to Reunite for 25th Anniversary on KATIE, 12/12December 9, 2013Katie Couric will sit down with the cast of “Murphy Brown” in an exclusive reunion for her nationally syndicated daytime talk show, “Katie.” Stars Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough, Joe Regalbuto, and Grant Shaud, along with creator Diane English, will reunite to share behind-the-scenes stories for the iconic show's 25th Anniversary. They will discuss their favorite memories, ground-breaking episodes and the show's influence on popular culture.
Animal Planet to Debut New Series COLD RIVER CASH on 1/2December 9, 2013Welcome to Eel Country! Maine is one of two states where eel fishing is legal, and it's the state's second largest revenue stream, bringing in approximately $40 million this past year alone! But in this icy New England state, catching this sort of liquid gold is slippery and dangerously fast! It all has to be done within a two-month window, so the fishermen who commit their lives to reeling in the loot (a maximum of 400 can obtain licenses) must endure all sorts of hardship, uncertainty and danger - all compounded by a lack of sleep -to turn eel fishing into COLD RIVER CASH.
THE BIG BANG THEORY Hits New Record with L+7December 9, 2013THE BIG BANG THEORY delivered its largest live plus 7-day lift in viewers, while the broadcast also placed first for the week in both viewer and adults 18-49 lifts, according to Nielsen ratings for the week ending Nov. 24.
E! to Air NeNe Leaks Special, 12/16December 9, 2013 Television personality, actress, wife and mother NeNe Leakes tells it like it is in the all-new “E! Entertainment Special: NeNe Leakes” hosted by E!'s Giuliana Rancic. In the revealing one-hour special, Giuliana sits down exclusively with Leakes as she opens up about everything from her difficult early childhood to “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” as well as her marriage to husband Gregg.