TNT, TBS to Bring FALLING SKIES, MOB CITY, KING OF THE NERDS & More to New York Comic ConOctober 1, 2013Top-rated cable networks TNT and TBS are preparing to invade New York Comic Con with four exciting panels for the Oct. 10-13 event. TNT will present panels for its Epic sci-fi series Falling Skies, which returns for its fourth season in summer 2014, and eagerly anticipated noir drama Mob City, which premieres Dec. 4. TBS will stage panels for the hit competition show King of the Nerds, which returns for its second season Jan. 23, and the upcoming late-night series The Pete Holmes Show, which premieres Oct. 28. In addition, TBS is sponsoring a special live edition of the popular If I Were You podcast, guest-starring Pete Holmes.
VIDEO: Marie Osmond Goes Blonde on WENDY WILLIAMSOctober 1, 2013Entertainment icon, Marie Osmond, today debuted a new blonde 'do' when she visited the set of 'The Wendy Williams Show'. During the show she revealed she wears a blonde wig at home. The lighter look is a dramatic departure from her usual brunette style. Plus, was Marie originally up to play the role of Sandy in the movie “Grease?” Marie sets the record straight.
THE X FACTOR Hits New Season HighOctober 1, 2013With the first week of the official broadcast season underway, FOX ranked No. 2 for the week among Adults 18-34 and No. 3 (tie) for the week among Adults 18-49. In Live + 3 Day, Sleepy Hollow retained 92% of the Adults 18-49 rating for its week-ago premiere.
Alan Alda & Joe Mantegna to Host Telethon in Support of Veterans with PTSD, TBISeptember 30, 2013On Sunday, November 10, Alan Alda and Joe Mantegna will host HOMEWARD BOUND, a live four-hour national telethon to support American veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Presented by Haven from the Storm and broadcast by the Military Channel, the telethon will be broadcast from the historic American Legion Hall #43 in Hollywood from 7:00-11:00 PM (ET), with phone banks manned by veterans, celebrities, and dignitaries. Multiple Emmy-winner Gary Smith is executive producer, Lee Miller is producer and Gail Purse is co-producer/talent executive.
NBCSN to Air Five Premier League Matches this WeekSeptember 30, 2013NBC Sports Group's Premier League coverage this week is highlighted by five matches on NBCSN – including Manchester City hosting U.S. Men's National Team goalkeeper Tim Howard and unbeaten Everton Saturday at 7:45 a.m. ET on NBCSN and mun2, and first-place Arsenal traveling to West Bromwich Albion Sunday at 11 a.m. ET on NBCSN. The Saturday 10 a.m. ET window on NBCSN features second-place Liverpool against Crystal Palace.
Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury to Appear in Tomorrow's AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode?September 30, 2013EW has noted that in a Facebook promo for tomorrow night's episode of MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., a pretty significant hint was dropped that Samuel L. Jackson may make a cameo (which you can view below.) The promo suggests 'Don't risk the spoilers, stay to the very end' - and then the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo swoops up, and the eagle's wearing an eye patch.
NBC Drops Hillary Clinton Miniseries with Diane LaneSeptember 30, 2013'After reviewing and prioritizing our slate of movie/mini-series development, we've decided that we will no longer continue developing the Hillary Clinton mini-series,' the network announced today - just a few hours CNN also confirmed they'd scrapped their own Clinton documentary.
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Scores Most-Watched Season YetSeptember 30, 2013For the complete 2012-13 TV season, ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” grew for the 4th consecutive year to deliver its most-watched season ever (2.287 million), surpassing its previous high by 32% in Total Viewers (1.737 million – 2011-12 season).
TBS Reveals 2013 MLB Wild Card CommentatorsSeptember 30, 2013TBS will begin its extensive coverage of the 2013 MLB Postseason with the exclusive presentation of the Wild Card presented by Budweiser when the Cincinnati Reds visit the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League Wild Card Game on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. ET. On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Cleveland Indians will host the winner of the Tampa Bay Rays/Texas Rangers tiebreaker in the American League Wild Card Game at 8 p.m. ET. Ernie Johnson will call the Reds vs. Pirates game with analysts Ron Darling and Cal Ripken and reporter Craig Sager. Brian Anderson will provide commentary for the Rays/Rangers vs. Indians game with analysts John Smoltz and Joe Simpson and reporter Rachel Nichols.
JOHNNY TEST Special Among Cartoon Network's Halloween ProgrammingSeptember 30, 2013Cartoon Network is full of ghoulish goods this October with a line-up of frightfully fun all-new episodes of Regular Show, Uncle Grandpa, Annoying Orange, Dreamworks Dragons: Defenders of Berk, MAD and Johnny Test all themed around everyone's favorite haunted holiday. The entire month will feature premieres of Halloween-inspired episodes, original movies and many spooky specials. Outlined below is a schedule of all the new bone-chilling new episodes and specials premiering this October:
Stacy Mandelberg Joins CBS as VP, Limited Series & Event ProgrammingSeptember 30, 2013CBS announced today that Stacy Mandelberg has joined the Company as Vice President, Limited Series & Event Programming. The newly created position will report to both Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment, and David Stapf, President, CBS Television Studios.
Hallmark Channel Renews CEDAR COVE for Second SeasonSeptember 30, 2013Hallmark Channel's very successful and first-ever primetime series, 'Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove' starring internationally renowned actress Andie MacDowell, has received a second season renewal. The critically acclaimed series has garnered tremendous popularity and success, already seen by tens of millions of viewers. Since the series launched on July 20, 'Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove' has made Hallmark Channel the #1-rated cable television network, Saturdays 8-9 p.m. The two-hour series pilot debuted as the #1 primetime ad-supported movie of the week and day, delivering a 2.4 HH rating with over 3.8 million unduplicated viewers. Additionally, the premiere episode was the #1 general entertainment program for cable in social media as measured by Trendrr.