Discovery Scores Most-Watched August in Network HistoryAugust 27, 2013Discovery Channel's 26th annual Shark Week in August was the network's most watched Shark Week ever. The success of Shark Week coupled with solid performances by hit series Amish Mafia, which averaged 2.46 million viewers, and Gold Rush - South America, which averaged 2.43 million viewers, and strong beginnings for freshman series Tickle and Porter Ridge, made August 2013 the most watched August in Discovery Channel history. August 2013 was also Discovery's best month of 2013 among Women 18-49 and Women 18-34 delivery.
TV Land's MARY TYLER MOORE Reunion on HOT IN CLEVELAND Slated to Air Next WeekAugust 27, 2013TV Land's historic reunion of the female cast of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' on the network's original sitcom, 'Hot in Cleveland,' is here! Next Wednesday, September 4th at 10pm ET/PT, TV Land brings together Mary Tyler Moore, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Georgia Engel and 'Hot in Cleveland' regular Betty White for an unprecedented reunion of one of the most revered TV casts of all time. This is the first time in over 30 years that the five former castmates have gotten together for a sitcom.
Manchester United-Chelsea Match Delivers Record Ratings for NBCSNAugust 27, 2013NBC Sports Network's telecast averaged 536,000 viewers – tops for an NBCSN Premier League match this season and ranking #2 all-time among weekday, early season (prior to December) Premier League matches on U.S. television (540,000 for Manchester United-Tottenham, 8/22/11 on ESPN2).
Bravo Renews BELOW DECK for Second SeasonAugust 27, 2013Last night's season finale of Bravo Media's “Below Deck” scored 1.8 million total viewers and 966,000 A18-49, up 12 percent and five percent, respectively, from the prior week's episode (08/19/13), according to Nielsen. This marks the highest-rated episode of the series among all key demos. Based on the success of the first season, which averaged 1.4 million total viewers and 809,000 A18-49, the network renewed the series for second season.
NBCSN to Air SHARK HUNTERS Finale TomorrowAugust 27, 2013NBCSN presents the finale of Shark Hunters tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 10 p.m. ET followed by Shark Hunters: Greatest Moments at 11 p.m. ET. The documentary-reality series concludes with a dramatic 60-minute shark fishing finale featuring the 27th Annual Monster Shark Tournament at Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard (July 18-20), the setting of Jaws.
ARGO Extended Edition Set for 12/3 ReleaseAugust 27, 2013On December 3, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) will release Argo Extended Edition on Blu-ray, featuring an additional nine minutes of footage that delves deeper into CIA specialist Tony Mendez's personal relationships with his wife and son. Based on the true story of the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans during the Iran hostage crisis, the film also focuses on the little-known role that the CIA and Hollywood played. Ben Affleck (The Town) directed.
VIDEO: New Teaser for Zack Parker's PROXYAugust 27, 2013Director Zach Parker's latest film PROXY will have its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10th, 2013. Check out the new teaser trailer for the film, via The Hollywood Reporter, below!
Acort International Picks Up QUITE A CONUNDRUM for World-Wide DistributionAugust 27, 2013Acort International, one of the top distributors of independent films in the global marketplace, has recently acquired the dark horror/comedy “Quite A Conundrum” for world-wide distribution. Distribution plans are currently in consideration which will include a North American DVD on the indie-horror label Midnight Releasing and cable/satellite/internet VOD run as well as being showcased at this year's 2013 American Film Market.
Adult Swim Continues as No. 1 Basic Cable Network in Adults 18-34August 27, 2013For the third month in a row, Adult Swim ranked #1 among basic cable networks for Primetime (broadcast definition) delivery of adults 18-34. Compared to August 2012, average Primetime delivery increased by significant double digits across all targeted demos: adults 18-24 grew by 36%, adults 18-34 by 31%, adults 18-49 by 24%, men 18-24 by 34%, men 18-34 by 28% and men 18-49 by 21%.
The Hub Network Posts Year-Over-Year Ratings GrowthAugust 27, 2013 The Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, continues to gain traction in August with year-to-date increases in Total Day and Prime in all key demos, including Kids, Adults, Women and Persons 2+. The Hub Network's schedule was buoyed by the performance of its primetime movies, as well as popular series, such as 'The Aquabats! Super Show!' from AWESOME FORCES! Productions; 'Family Game Night' from Hasbro Studios and Zoo Productions; 'Kaijudo: Clash of the Duel Masters' and 'My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic,' both from Hasbro Studios; 'SheZow' from Moody Street Kids and Kick Start Productions, Inc.; and 'Goosebumps' from Scholastic Media.
Tyler Perry Drives OWN to Highest-Rated Month in Network HistoryAugust 27, 2013OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network scored its highest rated month in network history in primetime in August across all key demos delivering +23% growth in total viewers, +26% growth in W25-54 and +27% African American women 25-54 versus last month. OWN ranked as a Top 20 ad-supported cable network for the month in women 25-54 and for three consecutive months, OWN has ranked as a top three cable network for African-American women 25-54.
Animal Planet Scores New Summer Ratings RecordAugust 27, 2013 Animal Planet just served up its best summer in network history. From June to August 2013, the network set records across all major demos in both prime and total day, including P2+ viewers (790K, 523K), HH (554K, 387K), P25-54 (338K, 214K), P18-49 (313K, 209K), M25-54 (178K, 106K) and W25-54 (161K, 108K).
Nat Geo & Nat Geo WILD's SECRET LIFE OF PREDATORS to Premiere 9/20August 27, 2013Predators can be iconic or surprising. Some are easy to recognize, and some you would never even suspect, but every one of them must strategize, improvise and specialize in order to survive. From the networks that brought viewers Untamed Americas and Great Migrations, the National Geographic Channels now present Secret Life of Predators. Produced by the award-winning team at National Geographic Television, the four-part epic event will be simulcast on both National Geographic Channel (NGC) and Nat Geo WILD on Friday, September 20, at 8 p.m.ET/PT and Friday, September 27, at 9 p.m. ET/PT during the 'Night of Exploration.'
Sigourney Weaver & Ridley Scott to Reunite on EXODUSAugust 27, 2013Weaver joins previously announced Joel Edgerton, who will play Ramses, and Christian Bale, set to take on the role of Moses. The film was originally written by Adam Cooper and Bill Collage, with Steve Zaillian providing a rewrite.
TEEN BEACH MOVIE, 'SOFIA' Propel Disney Channel to Summer WinAugust 27, 2013For Summer 2013, powered by the premiere of “Teen Beach Movie” and top series rankings across major youth demos, Disney Channel ranked as TV's #1 network in Total Day for the 8th consecutive summer in Tweens 9-14 (655,000/2.8 rating), the 5th consecutive summer in Kids 6-11 (762,000/3.2 rating) and 2nd consecutive summer in Kids 2-11 (1.06 million/2.7 rating), and was the #1 cable TV network for the 2nd summer in a row in Total Viewers (1.90 million).
ABC Family Remains No. 1 Summer Cable Network in Key Female DemosAugust 27, 2013During Summer 2013, powered by its largest array of original series in the network's history, ABC Family ranked as cable TV's #1 network in Prime for the 2nd consecutive summer in Women 18-34 (282,000), placed a solid #2 in Females 12-34 (444,000) and was a Top 5 contender in Women 18-49 (#4 – 434,000) and Viewers 12-34 (#5 – 576,000).