Disney Channel & Disney Junior Top February in Key Target DemosMarch 1, 2016For February 2016, Disney Channel – powered by the cable TV premiere of Disney's “Frozen” and full episode preview of the original comedy series “Stuck in the Middle” – ranked as TV's #1 network on a Total Day basis for the 58th consecutive month in Kids 6-11 (337,000/1.4 rating) and for the 70th straight month in Tweens 9-14 (325,000/1.4 rating), exceeding runner up Nickelodeon by double digits for the 56th month in a row in Tweens (+66% – vs. 196,000).
FOX Officially Orders SUPERHUMAN Game Show to SeriesMarch 1, 2016FOX has ordered eight one-hour episodes of SUPERHUMAN, the unscripted competition series that tests the abilities of ordinary people to use their extraordinary skills. The episodes were picked up following a two-hour special which aired Jan. 4, 2016. Kal Penn will return as host for the all-new episodes.
HGTV to Premiere New Series LISTED SISTERS in MarchFebruary 29, 2016Sisters Alana and Lex LeBlanc, a real estate and home design duo in Nashville, will star in HGTV's new home renovation series Listed Sisters. Premiering on Monday, March 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the series will showcase Alana and Lex as they help their clients transform homes they've outgrown into hot properties that can fetch top dollar. Using Alana's sharp property skills and Lex's creative style, the LeBlanc sisters will help families search for and purchase their dream home.
NBC Sports Group Sets Daily Paris-Nice CoverageFebruary 29, 2016NBC Sports Group presents daily coverage of Paris-Nice, beginning with Stage 1 this Monday, Mar. 7, at 2 a.m. ET/Sunday, Mar. 6, at 11 p.m. PT on NBCSN to kick off its robust 2016 cycling coverage. NBC Sports Group will present coverage of 11 different cycling events leading into the 103rd Tour de France in July. In addition to coverage on NBC, NBCSN and Universal HD, live coverage will be available on NBC Sports Live Extra - NBC Sports Group's live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs.
Lester Holt to Anchor Primetime Super Tuesday Coverage on NBCFebruary 25, 2016NBC News will provide extended coverage of the Democratic and Republican primaries and caucuses on Super Tuesday, March 1. “NBC Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt will lead a primetime special from 10-11 p.m. ET/CT/PT, joined by NBC News political director and “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd and TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie – combining the strength of NBC News' three flagship newscasts – along with a team of journalists at election headquarters in New York and around the country.
FOX News Channel Sets Super Tuesday CoverageFebruary 25, 2016FOX News Channel (FNC) will provide special coverage of the Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses live from New York on March 1st. Beginning with Fox & Friends First at 5AM/ET, all of FNC's signature daytime programs will be presented at their regular times with an additional America's Election Headquarters, co-anchored by Bret Baier and Megyn Kelly,from 6PM-1AM/ET to breakdown all of the state races. Co-anchors Eric Shawn and Heather Childers will take over the hosting duties from 1AM-4AM/ET for a second American Election Headquarters where they will continue to report on the results.
FOX Renews BONES for Final Farewell SeasonFebruary 25, 2016BONES, the long-running comedic procedural beloved by millions of fans around the world, will return for a final farewell 12th season on FOX, it was announced today by Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group. The 12-episode run will celebrate the inventive series and bring the storylines of Brennan (Emily Deschanel), Booth (David Boreanaz) and the Jeffersonian-FBI team to a close, allowing the show's loyal fans to say goodbye to these indelible characters. When BONES ends its run, the series will have completed 246 original episodes, making it one of the longest running FOX series ever.
Telemundo to Air Manchester United vs. Arsenal Match, 2/28February 25, 2016NBC Deportes presents a complete lineup of the best Liga Premier soccer and one game from the Liga MX starting Saturday, February 27. A total of nine matches will air over five days, according to the following schedule:
Telemundo Announces FIFA Presidential Election CoverageFebruary 24, 2016Telemundo will cover the election of the next president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in a joint effort between Noticias Telemundo and NBC Deportes beginning Thursday, February 25, the day before the world's governing soccer organization convenes for its 2016 Extraordinary Congress. Legendary sportscaster Andrés Cantor will be in Zurich, Switzerland, to keep viewers informed about this developing story.
E! Sets OSCARS Live Red Carpet Coverage & MoreFebruary 24, 2016This Sunday, the biggest names in film join together to celebrate the 88th annual Academy Awards alongside hosts Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana Rancic and the rest of E!'s “Live From the Red Carpet” team who will be on-hand to bring the most extensive, multi-platform coverage of the high-profile event. Kicking off Sunday, February 28th at 1:30pm ET/10:30am PT, E! will deliver the most surprising and memorable celebrity interviews, candid behind-the-scenes moments and unforgettable fashion live on-air, online and on social to pop culture fans around the globe.
Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE to Air 1,000th Episode Next WeekFebruary 24, 2016Bravo Media prepares the shotski as 'Watch What Happens Live,' hosted by Andy Cohen, celebrates its 1000th episode on Wednesday, March 2 at 11pm ET/PT. During the milestone occasion, Cohen along with guests, and Bravo superfans, Chrissy Teigen and Kristin Chenoweth look back at some of the most shocking and unforgettable moments in the show's history. The special will also include surprise guests and various games to put Chrissy and Kristin's Bravo knowledge to the test. The party continues with a congratulatory 'Night of 1000 Shots' montage featuring video messages from various celebrity and Bravolebrity friends of the show.
THEATER TALK to Welcome Stars of THE COLOR PURPLE This WeekendFebruary 24, 2016An all-new THEATER TALK showcases the acclaimed Broadway revival of the musical The Color Purple, based on the novel by Alice Walker, now at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Guests are director John Doyle and the show's powerful leading ladies - Jennifer Hudson ("Shug"), Cynthia Erivo ("Celie") and Danielle Brooks ("Sofia").
STAGE TUBE Exclusive: Watch New Clip from Matthew Bourne's THE CAR MAN, Coming Soon to UK CinemasFebruary 24, 2016Recently knighted and internationally acclaimed choreographer Matthew Bourne's stunning dance thriller, The Car Man, will be released in cinemas across the UK from 1 March 2016. Performed by Matthew Bourne's Dance Company, New Adventures, the award-winning The Car Man is loosely based on Bizet's popular opera (CARMEN) and has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in classical music, brilliantly arranged by Terry Davies. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive clip!
NBC Sports Group to Air 18 Premier League Matches This WeekFebruary 22, 2016NBC Sports Group's Premier League coverage of 18 matches in five days is highlighted by two matches between top-tier Premier League teams, when fifth-place Manchester United host third-place Arsenal this Sunday, Feb. 28, at 9:05 a.m. ET on NBCSN and TELEMUNDO, and Liverpool host fourth-place Manchester City on Wednesday, Mar. 2, at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and TELEMUNDO.
NBC Sports Group Announces Hockey Coverage for the WeekFebruary 22, 2016NBC Sports Group presents wall-to-wall hockey this week - 11 combined NHL and COLLEGE HOCKEY games spanning the next seven days, with at least one game every night - highlighted by NBC's primetime presentation of the NHL Stadium Series on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET, when rookie phenom Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings face off against Matt Duchene and the Colorado Avalanche at Coors Field in Denver, Colo., home of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies.