Telemundo & Gain Partner for New Sweepstakes Following Launch on LA VOZ KIDSJuly 29, 2013Telemundo Media, a leading producer of Spanish-language prime time content for audiences in the U.S. and around the world, partnered with Gain detergent, known for bringing freshness to consumers with anything-but-ordinary scents, and invited viewers to join in on a groundbreaking social media activation during an episode of “La Voz Kids” that aired July 21. The “A Fresh Moment in the Spotlight” sweepstakes open to fans in both the U.S. and Puerto Rico marked the first time in television history where viewers participated in a real-time commercial experience via Facebook. Gain's branded integration in 'La Voz Kids' elevated engagement, with an increase of 75% in brand affinity and an 88% lift in purchase interest vs. Spanish language TV branded entertainment norms, according to branded entertainment measurement industry leader, iTVX.
NBC Sports Announces 15 Hours Worth of 2013 BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS CoverageJuly 29, 2013The third annual Battle 4 Atlantis men's college basketball tournament will tip off Thursday, November 28th at 7 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network. NBC Sports Network's 15 hours of coverage will feature first-round games, both semifinal contests, the Battle 4 Atlantis consolation game, and the Battle 4 Atlantis Championship.
CNN Films Orders Feature-Length Hillary Clinton DocumentaryJuly 29, 2013According to Deadline, the studio has ordered a new documentary following the life of the former First Lady turned Senator turned Secretary of State, with Academy Award-winner Charles Ferguson set to direct. The film will reportedly hit theaters in 2014, and then move to CNN.
Disney Channel Renews GRAVITY FALLS for Second SeasonJuly 29, 2013A second season of the hit Disney Channel series 'Gravity Falls' has been ordered, it was announced today by Eric Coleman, Senior Vice President, Original Series, Disney Television Animation. The animated comedy, created and executive-produced by Alex Hirsch, follows twin brother and sister Dipper (voiced by Jason Ritter) and Mabel Pines (voiced by Kristen Schaal) as they spend summer with their eccentric great uncle Stan (voiced by Hirsch), in the wondrous town of Gravity Falls. The series' growing fan base looks for the unique 'secret message' at the end of each episode's credits. The key for decoding the message is incorporated in various episodes.
Ryan Murphy Reveals Fan's Tribute to Cory MonteithJuly 29, 2013GLEE creator Ryan Murphy took to Twitter this weekend to share a fan's tribute to Cory Monteith, featuring the late actor's silouette worked into the show's logo. You can check out the honorary spin on the icon to the left.
The CW Shifts Fall Premiere Dates for THE ORIGINALS, SUPERNATURAL & MoreJuly 29, 2013The CW Network has shifted some premiere dates of its 2013 fall season schedule, allowing for additional exposure and time to launch. The series premiere of The Originals will now debut on a special night and time on Thursday, October 3, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET, the network announced today. The Originals series premiere will follow the season premiere of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, which is bowing one week earlier than previously announced, Thursday, October 3, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET, giving The Originals the additional exposure of premiering behind the network's highest-rated series.
truTV Launches New IMPRACTICAL JOKERS SweepstakesJuly 29, 2013As excitement builds for the return of truTV's hit series Impractical Jokers, the network has launched 'Draft a Joker,' a new online sweepstakes that gives the show's more than 700,000 Facebook fans the chance to test how much they really know their favorite pranksters. Fans can access the 'Draft a Joker' through the Impractical Jokers Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/impracticaljokers. Impractical Jokers will kick off the second half of season two on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on truTV.
The CW Orders Second Season of WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?July 29, 2013The CW will keep the laughs coming, giving its hit improvisational comedy series, WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, a second season order of 24 all-new, half-hour episodes, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW. The premiere date and time for the second season will be announced at a later date.
AMC Orders TURN and HALT & CATCH FIRE with Lee Pace to SeriesJuly 26, 2013AMC announced today series orders for the scripted dramas 'Halt & Catch Fire' and 'Turn.' This is the first time the network has ordered two scripted series concurrently. Production on each is scheduled for 4th quarter 2013 with both expected to premiere on AMC in 2014.
STANDING UP to Hit Theaters on 8/16; VOD, DVD Release Set for 8/20July 26, 2013ARC Entertainment recently acquired all North American rights to the family film STANDING UP, based on the award-winning young adult novel by Brock Cole, The Goats. Starring Chandler Canterbury (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Annalise Basso (Bedtime Stories) and Val Kilmer (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Top Gun), the film was written and directed by D.J. Caruso. The film is set to hit theaters on Aug. 16, will be availabe exclusively at Wal Mart on DVD beginning Aug. 20, as well as VOD.
Michael Bay's BLACK SAILS Scores Early Renewal from StarzJuly 26, 2013Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced that the network has picked up a second season of the original series, 'Black Sails' from executive producer Michael Bay in advance of its first season premiere. The announcement comes on the heels of the exclusive fan screening at San Diego Comic-Con several months in advance of its on-air premiere in January, 2014. The eight-episode first season of the authentic pirate adventure centers on the tales of Captain Flint (Toby Stephens) and his men, and takes place twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic 'Treasure Island.'
Starz Lands BBC's Miniseries DANCING ON THE EDGEJuly 26, 2013Starz announced the U.S. television premiere of the musical drama 'Dancing on the Edge,' an original miniseries from the multi-award winning writer/director Stephen Poliakoff (Glorious 39, 'Gideon's Daughter,' 'The Lost Prince'), is set to premiere on Starz in October 2013. The riveting five-episode miniseries features original lyrics and music from the Emmy(R) Award-winning musician and composer Adrian Johnston ('Gideon's Daughter,' 'Shackleton,' Kinky Boots, Brideshead Revisited), performed by actresses Angel Coulby and Wunmi Mosaku, who sing on screen for the first time.
Disney XD Renews LAB RATS for Third SeasonJuly 26, 2013Disney XD has ordered a third season of its #1 series 'Lab Rats,' it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. Production on the hilarious adventure series will resume in Los Angeles, California in September for a Winter 2014 premiere.