BABY DADDY Scores 5-Week High in Adults 18-49August 22, 2013At 8 o'clock, 'Melissa & Joey' qualified as cable TV's #1 scripted original telecast in the time period in Women 18-34 (238,000/0.7 rating) and Women 18-49 (395,000/0.6 rating).
Photo Flash: Showtime Reveals HOMELAND Season 3 PostersAugust 22, 2013Today, SHOWTIME unveiled the official posters for the highly-anticipated third season of its Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning hit series HOMELAND. As allegiances continue to shift on the series, each environment of the four key art images is designed to capture the emotional state of the characters. Additionally, the network has just released a new spot for the upcoming season that will debut on air this Sunday. For the new 'Haunted' trailer, go to: http://s.sho.com/176u6nu. HOMELAND stars Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Claire Danes, Emmy winner Damian Lewis, and Emmy and Tony(R) Award winner Mandy Patinkin, and premieres on September 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT only on SHOWTIME. Check them out below!
New Season of FAMILY FEUD to Premiere 9/16August 22, 2013Families across America rejoice! FremantleMedia North America and Debmar-Mercury announced today that the hit syndicated game show, 'Family Feud,' will kick off the 2013 season on Monday, September 16, 2013 (check local listings).
Sylvester Stallone Will Not Star in RAMBO TV SeriesAugust 22, 2013As BWW reported yesterday, eOne has finalized a co-development pact with Avi Lerner (Rambo, The Expendables) and Nu Image to develop and produce a TV series based upon the classic films. At the time, it was speculated that Stallone might star - today, Sly's reps have confirmed to THR that he will not.
E! Orders New Travel Series PARTY ONAugust 22, 2013E! is traveling the globe in the new eight episode half-hour series 'Party On,' which heads to exclusive resorts and gorgeous beaches around the world to soak up the local party scene. Hosted by Emmy-nominated 'Bold and the Beautiful' actress and singer Jacqueline M. Wood, each episode will focus on one glamorous location where Jacqui will spend 48 hours checking out the incredible vistas, tasting the delectable cocktails and cuisine, and trying out the often extreme activities that make each destination one-of-a-kind. Along the way, Jacqui will meet celebrities, jetsetters and local legends who will join her two-day adventure and keep the party going as she experiences the best of the best of each hotspot. The new weekly series 'Party On' will debut late 2013 on E!
Animal Planet to Present Fans' Favorite Felines on TOO CUTE!, 9/7August 22, 2013On Saturday, September 7, at 9 PM (ET/PT), TOO CUTE! revisits the cutest kittens in the series' history and reveals the fan-favorite feline antics in a countdown of the top-20 most adorable kitten moments. And, for the first time ever, Animal Planet cuts into its regularly scheduled programming four times throughout the hour to feature cuddly, adoptable kitties from Animal Planet L!VE's Kitten Cam. When these feisty felines make their primetime debuts, they're sure to melt hearts and excite the masses.
Bravo Nabs Multiplatform Storytelling Emmy for TOP CHEF: LAST CHANCE KITCHENAugust 22, 2013Bravo Media and production company Magical Elves remain leaders in the digital space as they received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Multiplatform Storytelling for “Last Chance Kitchen,” the companion digital video series to the Emmy-Award Winning “Top Chef.” Entries for this award were evaluated by a jury panel of domain experts in each area and were awarded an Emmy based on individual excellence. The series, which currently ranks as the most-viewed web series in NBCUniversal history, is also nominated for two awards to be announced at the Creative Arts ceremony on September 15: Outstanding Special Class - Short-Format Nonfiction Program, and Outstanding Interactive Program. For more information on “Last Chance Kitchen,” visit http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef/season-10/last-chance-kitchen
MEET THE PRESS Ranks as No. 1 Sunday Public Affairs Program, 8/18August 22, 2013'Meet the Press' was the most-watched Sunday morning public affairs program on August 18, 2013, according to Nielsen Media Research data. The NBC broadcast drew 2.460 million viewers, topping This Week by +174,000, The Face the Nation hour by +655,000, and Fox News Sunday by +1,571,000.
First DIVERGENT Footage to Air on MTV VMAs this WeekendAugust 22, 2013MTV today announced that Shailene Woodley and Theo James, stars of Summit Entertainment's upcoming feature film, Divergent, will introduce the first look at exclusive footage live from the 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards” pre-show Sunday, August 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Summit Entertainment is a Lionsgate company.
New DOOF'S DAILY DIRT Webisode Now Live on YouTubeAugust 22, 2013 In this week's webisode, “Phineas and Ferb's” infamous villain and oft-impulsive evil scientist, Dr. Doofenshmirtz, attempts to outdo the boys of “Duck Dynasty” by inventing a call of his own. Watch as Doof finds himself a tad over his head when he attracts the likes of critters other than originally intended, in “Doof Dynasty.”
STAGE TUBE: Orlando Bloom & Condola Rashad Talk ROMEO & JULIET on GMAAugust 22, 2013International film star Orlando Bloom will make his Broadway debut alongside Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, as Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers in a new Broadway production of the timeless love story ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux. In anticipation of opening night, slated for Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, the duo stopped by GOOD MORNING AMERICA today. Check out their interview below!
Chiller's REAL FEAR 2: THE TRUTH BEHIND (MORE) MOVIES to Premiere 9/6August 21, 2013On Friday, September 6 at 9pm ET, Chiller presents the second installment of its successful Real Fear franchise with the premiere of Real Fear 2: The Truth Behind (More) Movies. In this two-hour special, paranormal investigators Richard Dolan, Katrina Weidman, John McGarry, Chris Holt and Becky Weingrad explore the terrifying factual stories that served as the basis for some of the scariest horror movies of all time. The team is also joined by renowned psychic Chip Coffey and paranormal researcher John Zaffis, who lend their expertise in analyzing the accounts.
ORPHAN BLACK's Tatiana Maslany Lands Arc on 'PARKS AND REC'August 21, 2013It was announced today that the up-and-coming actress (and Critics' Choice winner) has landed an arc on the upcoming sixth season of NBC's hit comedy PARKS AND RECREATION. Though exact details on her role are being kept under wraps, it was confirmed that Maslany will play a new love interest for Tom (Aziz Ansari.)
THE NEWSROOM's Joel Johnstone Joins ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAYAugust 21, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, THE NEWSROOM's Joel Johnstone has signed on to join Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould, and Bella Thorne in Disney's upcoming adaptation of the classic 1972 children's book ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY.