Barbara Walters' Interview with George Zimmerman's Parents to Air Tonight on ABC WORLD NEWSJuly 15, 2013In an exclusive network interview, Robert and Gladys Zimmerman talk to Barbara Walters about the polarizing trial and acquittal of their son, George Zimmerman, the demonstrations after the verdict and their son's future. This is their first network interview since Zimmerman was found not guilty for the murder of Trayvon Martin. Portions of the interview will air tonight on “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” (6:30 p.m., ET) and “Nightline” (12:35 a.m., ET), and Tuesday on “Good Morning America” (7:00 a.m., ET). Excerpts will also appear on ABCNews.com, ABC News Radio and ABC NewsOne.
Disney Radio Taps Fifth Harmony for THE NEXT BIG THINGJuly 15, 2013After five successful seasons, Radio Disney's popular 'N.B.T.' (Next Big Thing) re-launches as a year-round showcase to introduce young recently signed artists on the cusp of becoming music's Next Big Thing. The newly revamped program will chronicle each featured artist's ascent from being discovered to becoming music's next superstar, and will give viewers unprecedented access into the events that take place along the way.
STAGE TUBE: Cory Monteith's Best Broadway GLEE PerformancesJuly 14, 2013To honor the memory of Cory Monteith, who died yesterday in Vancouver at the age of 31, BroadwayWorld brings you some of the actor's finest musical performances from his time on GLEE. Click the link below to check out his take on songs GREASE, HAIRSPRAY, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, and more.
LARRYMANIA to Return to mun2 on 8/18July 13, 2013mun2's #1 Hispanic celebrity reality series in 2012, “Larrymania” returns for season two, revolving around the fast-paced life of international superstar Larry Hernandez. “Larrymania” season two captures even more of the intensely demanding and chaotic life of the singer/songwriter who balances his roles of father, son, partner, and camera-ready celebrity, all while the cameras are rolling. Premiering Sunday August 18 at 9pm ET/8C, the exciting 15-episode season delves deeper into the familia man behind the regional Mexican superstar.
SAG-AFTRA Announces List of Eligible Candidates for First ElectionJuly 13, 2013National president and national secretary-treasurer positions are up for election, both of which carry two-year terms. All national board seats are up for election this year, along with all local officer, local board, and convention delegate positions.
Lindsay Lohan Set for Sit-Down Interview with Oprah, Lands Docu-Series on OWNJuly 12, 2013According to Entertainment Weekly, the entertainment legend has landed an exclusive interview with Lindsay Lohan, who's currently serving a 90-day stint in rehab. But it doesn't stop there: Winfrey's network, OWN, has ordered an eight-episode docu-series which will follow the actress as she strives to maintain her health, and reclaim her former glory.
Cast of TNT's MAJOR CRIMES to Host Live Twitter Chat, 7/15July 12, 2013Stars of the hit TNT series Major Crimes, as well as creator-writer-executive producer James Duff, will be live tweeting during next week's all-new episode. Fans will be able to ask questions and engage with the cast members about the episode and the series.
THE INCREDIBLE DR. POL Season 4 to Debut on Nat Geo WILD, 8/17July 12, 2013His day isn't complete unless he's checked a cow for pregnancy or helped a goat with pneumonia. Yeah, not your normal workday, but it's all in a day's work for seasoned veterinarian, Dr. Pol. Nat Geo WILD's No. 1 series The Incredible Dr. Pol returns for its fourth season, on Saturday, August 17, at 9 PM ET/PT to treat rural Michigan's finest furry friends, including horses, pigs, cows, sheep, alpacas, cats and dogs. With his get down and dirty approach to veterinary medicine, it is clear that illness isn't resting-and neither is Dr. Pol (For more information, visit www.natgeowild.com/drpol and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/NGC_PR).
WWE & E! Partner for New Docu-Series TOTAL DIVAS, Premiering 7/28July 12, 2013 WWE and E!, two pop culture giants, partner to bring viewers the first-ever look into the world of the WWE Divas in the all new docu-series, 'Total Divas.' Cameras will follow the lives of five Divas - both in and out of the ring - giving a first-hand look at the electric personalities, compelling personal lives and incomparable in-ring performances that have helped make WWE the most successful organization in sports entertainment history.
Martin Sheen & More to Voice English Version of GKIDS' WRINKLESJuly 12, 2013 GKIDS, a distributor of award-winning animation for both adult and family audiences, has announced the English voice cast for WRINKLES, the Spanish animated film directed by Ignacio Ferreras and based on Paco Roca's award-winning graphic novel. The English voice cast includes George Coe (Archer, Kramer vs. Kramer), Matthew Modine (The Dark Knight Rises, Full Metal Jacket) and Martin Sheen (The Amazing Spider-Man, The West Wing). Recording is complete and US theatrical release is set for early 2014. The GKIDS-produced dub will be available in all English-language foreign territories, with Marina Fuentes at Six Sales handling international sales.
MARVEL'S HULK AND THE AGENTS OF S.M.A.S.H. to Premiere 8/11 on Disney XDJuly 12, 2013'Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.,' is an action-packed, fun-filled animated series starring Marvel's strongest super heroes - Hulk, She-Hulk, A-Bomb, Red Hulk and Skaar. In this first Marvel produced Hulk animated series, this Gamma group forms an unlikely family living under one roof, battling evil villains and proving to the world they are not monsters - they are Hulk-sized heroes. The series premieres with a special two-part episode on SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., ET/PT). Immediately following, a brand new episode of 'Marvel's Avengers Assemble' (12:00 - 12:30 p.m., ET/PT) will air in this special super-sized Marvel Universe block on Disney XD.
10 ON TOP Returns to MTV TomorrowJuly 12, 2013MTV will kick the weekend off with all new episodes of '10 on Top' premiering Saturday, July 13 at 12:30pm ET/PT. Host Lenay Dunn will be joined by singer Jason Derulo, who will guest co-host for the season premiere, to count down the top 10 most talked-about celebs and trending topics of the week. The first episode features interviews with Khloe Kardashian, The Wanted, and Avril Lavigne, as well as Rob Kazinsky and Rutina Wesley from 'True Blood,' Keegan Allen from 'Pretty Little Liars,' and Aislinn Paul, Jessica Tyler and Eric Osborne from 'Degrassi.' Viewers will get the inside scoop on the new deals, the make ups, break ups, current projects and all things pop culture from today's hottest young stars through interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.
MTV's THE CHALLENGE: RIVALS II Debuts to 1.6 Million Total ViewersJuly 12, 2013The 90-minute season premiere of MTV's “The Challenge: Rivals II” had a strong debut Wednesday night, ranking as the #1 original cable series of the day. Drawing in 1.6 million total viewers and a strong 1.5 P12-34 rating, the season premiere was up +28 percent from the debut of “The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons” debut.
LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Posts Week-to-Week Growth in Total ViewersJuly 12, 2013Based on National ratings for the week of June 24, 2013, “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” grew over the prior week by 4% in Households (2.4 rating vs. 2.3 rating) and by 6% in Total Viewers (3.128 million vs. 2.953 million). In addition, “LIVE” was up week to week by 7% in Women 25-54 (1.5 rating vs. 1.4 rating) to match its highest rating in 9 weeks – since the week of 4/22/13.
Disney Orders New Dr. Doofenshmirtz Webisodes for SummerJuly 12, 2013 A proven fan favorite, Dr Doofenshmirtz is continuing his plot to take over the internet throughout the summer. The latest webisode in the extended 26 part series, “Doof's Haul 2013: SWAG, Celebs and Misery,” shares Doof's contempt for internet memes, his love of evil and his belief that the most recent YouTube phenomenon of posting Haul videos just may be “the end of civilization as we know it.”