NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS Wins 25th Sweep in Viewers, Key DemosDecember 4, 2013 “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams” was America's most-watched network evening newscast for the November 2013 sweep period, according to Nielsen Media Research data. This marks Nightly's 25th consecutive sweep win in both total viewers and rating Adults 25-54, Nightly's best November sweep total viewer delivery since 2006, and Nightly's largest November sweep advantage over ABC since 2010.
Alexandra Metz to Play 'Rapunzel' on ABC's ONCE UPON A TIMEDecember 4, 2013According to TV Line, THE ORIGINALS' Alexandra Metz has signed on for the role, with a rumored option to extend her deal past for future episodes. Metz will appear in the 14th episode of this season, set to air on March 9.
TV Land Renews THE SOUL MAN for Third SeasonDecember 4, 2013TV Land has given the green light to a third season of 'The Soul Man' starring Cedric 'The Entertainer,' Niecy Nash and Wesley Jonathan, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, President of TV Land. The new season will premiere spring 2014.
TLC's OUTRAGEOUS 911 to Premiere 12/14December 4, 2013Heart attacks, car accidents, or fire. Everyone knows that 9-1-1 serves as an emergency telephone number - a vital lifeline to serve the community during Crisis situations. But some of the calls made to this emergency hotline are anything but!
Disney Channel Continues Total Day Sweep in Viewers, Key Youth DemosDecember 4, 2013For the week of November 25, 2013, Disney Channel delivered a Total Day sweep, ranking as cable TV's #1 network in Total Viewers (1.943 million) and TV's #1 network across major youth – Kids 2-11 (1.033 million/2.6 rating), Kids 6-11 (760,000/3.2 rating) and Tween 9-14 (699,000/2.9 rating) demos. Additionally, the network hit an 18-week high in Tweens 9-14, 16-week high in Total Viewers and 15-week high in Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11 – since weeks of 7/22/13, 8/5/13 and 8/12/13, respectively.
NBC to Air WWE TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS, 12/28December 4, 2013NBC and WWE will once again honor the United States Armed Forces with the annual “WWE Tribute to the Troops” holiday celebration. The one-hour television special will air on Saturday, Dec. 28 (8-9 p.m. ET) on NBC.
Syfy Orders DOMINION to SeriesDecember 4, 2013The ultimate celestial battle between good and evil will descend to Earth in 2014 as Syfy officially greenlights the scripted drama Dominion (working title) to series, it was announced today by Syfy President, Dave Howe. The series is produced by Universal Cable Productions and BOLD Films, and filmed in Cape Town, South Africa.
Martin Bashir to Exit MSNBCDecember 4, 2013Following continued criticism of an on-air tirade against former Republican vice president nominee, Sarah Palin, Martin Bashir has announced he'll be stepping down from his daytime position at MSNBC.
Rick Allen to Lead NBC Sports' NASCAR CoverageDecember 4, 2013NBC Sports Group announced today that Rick Allen has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the lead race announcer for NBC's upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series coverage, beginning in 2015. Alongside Allen in the NBC Sports Broadcast booth will be current driver Jeff Burton, who announced yesterday that he also will be joining NBC's multi-platform NASCAR coverage.
Hallmark Channel's COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS Tops Saturday & SundayDecember 4, 2013Hallmark Channel's 'Countdown to Christmas' soars to the top again with its two original holiday premieres, 'Let It Snow' and 'The Christmas Spirit'. The top holiday destination on television, Hallmark Channel's Saturday and Sunday premieres boosted the network to rank #1 in total day among its core demographic of women 25-54 rating for the week of November 25 - December 1. The November 30 debut of 'Let it Snow', starring Candace Cameron-Bure, was the #1 cable movie of the week - garnering a 3.9 household rating and reaching over 6.1 million unduplicated viewers. This marks the fifth consecutive week that Hallmark Channel has delivered the #1 cable movie of the week. The December 1 premiere of 'The Christmas Spirit' scored a 3.1 household rating with 5.1 million unduplicated viewers and claimed the #2 cable movie of the week.
Claudia Foghini Upped to Senior Vice President, Production Strategy of TelemundoDecember 4, 2013Claudia Foghini, an industry veteran in television production and operations, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Production Strategy, Telemundo Studios. She will continue to be based in Miami and will report to Joshua Mintz, Executive Vice President, Scripted Programming and General Manager, Telemundo Studios.
Marcia Gay Harden Joins Cast of FIFTY SHADES OF GREYDecember 3, 2013According to Deadline, Harden has signed on to 'play Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, the adoptive physician mama of emotionally damaged billionaire Christian Grey and his siblings Mia and Elliot. Dr. Grace Grey is the pediatrician who cares for 4-year-old Christian when his birth mother (or 'the crack whore,' as Fifty Shades readers know her) dies. She's also the one who inadvertently introduces Christian to his cougar lover Elena from whom he learns his BDSM ways.'
Matthew Goode Lands Recurring Role on THE GOOD WIFEDecember 3, 2013According to TV Line, the actor has booked a major recurring role on the hit legal drama, now in its fifth season. Goode will take on the role of 'a prosecutor who befriends Julianna Margulies' Alicia after having a crisis of faith and deciding to chart a new direction for his career.'