SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Encore with Tina Fey on Par with Previous RebroadcastsOctober 20, 2013An encore telecast of “Saturday Night Live,' with host Tina Fey and musical guest Arcade Fire (3.1/8 in metered-market households, 1.4/6 in adults 18-49 in the Local People Meters) matched the show's highest metered-market household rating for a rebroadcast since May 4 (with host Zach Galifianakis and musical guest Of Monsters and Men) and equaled the highest 18-49 rating in the LPMs for an encore “SNL” since June 8 (with host Vince Vaughn and musical guest Miguel).
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL to Welcome Reality Show Guest Stars Next WeekOctober 18, 2013Reality stars invade CBS Daytime when a group of BIG BROTHER houseguests and a SURVIVOR contestant guest star on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, Thursday, Oct. 24 - Friday, Oct. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 30-Thursday, Oct. 31 (1:30-2:00 PM, ET; 12:30-1:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.
AVATAR Sequels to Begin Production in Late 2014October 18, 2013In an interview with Australian radio station Nova 96.9, Sam Worthington confirmed that production on AVATAR 2 is expected to begin in October 2014, with the third and fourth film on its heels. The three sequels are expected to be released in 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Fox Picks Up BROOKLYN NINE-NINE for Full SeasonOctober 18, 2013OX has picked up nine additional episodes of the arresting new comedy BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, bringing the series to a 22-episode order, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. BROOKLYN NINE-NINE will join NEW GIRL in a special one-hour comedy event, airing immediately following the Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014.
High Ratings Keep Rolling in for Fox's ALCS CoverageOctober 18, 2013Thursday night's Game 5 of the 2013 American League Championship Series, in which the Boston Red Sox took a commanding 3-2 series lead, delivered a 5.4/9 national household rating (8.6 million viewers) on FOX, according to Nielsen Media Research. Last night's 5.4/9 is up +23% over last year's 4.4/8 (7.1 million viewers) for Game 5 of the NLCS on FOX featuring the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals.
NBC Cancels WELCOME TO THE FAMILY & IRONSIDEOctober 18, 2013According to Deadline, NBC has cancelled its struggling freshman series WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, starring Mike O'Malley and Mary McCormack, and its reboot of IRONSIDE, lead by Blair Underwood. FAMILY's cancellation is effective immediately, while IRONSIDE will air one additional episode next Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Disney & LucasFilm Reportedly Developing Darth Vader TV SpecialsOctober 18, 2013Jedi News has managed to obtain a brochure from the studios, detailing their future plans for the STAR WARS franchise. Multiple projects are outlined within, including a series of 'Darther Vader Themed Themed TV Specials,' which were described by the publication's source as 'exciting' and 'fast approaching.'
Josh Brolin Circling JURASSIC WORLDOctober 18, 2013According to Deadline, the Oscar nominee is currently circling a role in the film. Should he sign on, he would join Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins and Nick Robinson.
The CW Picks Up AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL Cycle 21October 18, 2013The CW has ordered the 21st cycle of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL. Casting is currently underway for the cycle, which will again feature men and women contestants vying for the TOP MODEL title. Dates for the start of production and premiere will be announced at a later date.
SHEA: PRINCE OF CHRISTMAS Delays Off-Broadway Opening to 11/13October 18, 2013Producers of Shea: Prince of Christmas, the unique music celebration about the joys of the Holidays starring Shea Arender aka 'Shea,' announced today that due to minor scheduling changes the production will being performances on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013, off-Broadway at St. Lukes Theatre (308 West 46th Street).
Fox Gives Series Order to Ancient Egypt Drama HIEROGLYPHOctober 17, 2013Fox has given a 13-episode series order to HIEROGLYPH, a fantastical action-adventure show produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Chernin Entertainment, and executive-produced by Peter Chernin (NEW GIRL, “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”), Katherine Pope (NEW GIRL) and Travis Beacham (“Pacific Rim,” “Clash of the Titans”), who wrote the pilot script. Miguel Sapochnik (“Repo Men,” “Fringe”) will serve as an executive producer on the project and will direct the premiere episode. Production is scheduled to begin in early 2014.
DOWNTON ABBEY, CALL THE MIDWIFE Specials Among PBS' Full Holiday ProgrammingOctober 17, 2013It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, when artist and artisan, newsman and newsmaker, singer and songwriter celebrate the holiday season with PBS. This year, Tony-winner Alfie Boe and veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw - along with 'Hal' Halvorsen, the 'candy bomber' who dropped chocolates into post-war Berlin in 1948 - join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for an inspirational concert at Temple Square. Harking back to WWI, PBS presents Silent Night, a poignant opera based on the Christmas Eve truce of 1914, when French, German and Scottish soldiers laid down their arms for one evening of peace.
PBS to Air CALL THE MIDWIFE Holiday Episode, 12/29October 17, 2013PBS will unwrap a special treat for viewers this holiday season with the CALL THE MIDWIFE HOLIDAY SPECIAL. Premiering Sunday, December 29, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. ET, the special will pave the way for a third season of the hit drama CALL THE MIDWIFE, which returns to PBS in spring 2014.