Showtime Greenlights New Documentary from Comedian Tig NotaroJuly 2, 2013SHOWTIME has greenlit a new documentary project from acclaimed comedian Tig Notaro, tentatively titled Knock Knock, It's Tig Notaro. This August, Notaro will travel across the country in order to put on a series of private comedy performances in the homes, backyards, driveways, barns, rooftops and cul-de-sacs of her most loyal fans. These performances will be filmed as part of the documentary. As always, Notaro's nationwide performances will feature special guest appearances from some of her famous and funny friends. Knock Knock, It's Tig Notaro is executive produced by Notaro, along with Ken Druckerman and Banks Tarver of Left/Right (This American Life, Small Town Security) for SHOWTIME. Christopher Wilcha and Michael LaHaie will serve as co-executive producers.
Disney Channel Sweeps 2013's Second Quarter in Kids 6-11July 2, 2013For 2Q 2013, powered by the largest portfolio of original series for kids and families, including top-rated series “Jessie,” “Austin & Ally,” “A.N.T. Farm,” “Shake It Up” and “Good Luck Charlie,” 24-hour kid-dedicated, family-inclusive television network Disney Channel once again topped the charts, ranking as TV's #1 network in Total Day for the 9th consecutive quarter in Kids 6-11 (601,000/2.5 rating – dates back to 2Q11), for the 17th straight quarter in Tweens 9-14 (537,000/2.3 rating – dates back to 2Q09) and was #1 for the 4th time in the previous 6 quarters in Kids 2-11 (921,000/2.3 rating). Moreover, 2Q13 wrapped as the network's most-watched 2Q on record in Tweens 9-14, and 7th quarter overall (out of 69 quarters).
DARK KNIGHT Trilogy Ultimate Collector's Edition Gets 9/24 ReleaseJuly 2, 2013Now on September 24, Nolan's three Batman films - Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises - will be released by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment as The Dark Knight Trilogy: Ultimate Collector's Edition. The six-disc set will feature all three films with their existing extra content, two new featurettes and exclusive new collectible memorabilia. This must-own collection for fans of DC Comics' Caped Crusader is available in premium packaging and will sell for $99.97 SRP.
Valarie Pettiford Lands Recurring Role on TRUE BLOODJuly 2, 2013Award-winning star of stage and screen, Valarie Pettiford, is joining the cast of HBO's top-rated Sunday night drama, True Blood, in a recurring role for their sixth and final season. She will appear in a two-episode arc starting in Episode 7: "World Without End," which is scheduled to air on July 28, 2013.
George W. Bush, Laura Bush Set for Interview with ABC News' Jonathan Karl TomorrowJuly 1, 2013 The 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, and former First Lady Laura Bush will sit down with ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl for their only broadcast television interview during their trip to Africa. They will discuss President Bush's post-presidential activities, including what has become a cornerstone of his legacy – his development efforts in Africa, specifically to help fight AIDS and malaria and promote women's health issues. The interview comes just hours after President Bush's joint public appearance with President Obama in Africa.
Military Channel to Debut New Series AMERICA: FACTS VS. FICTION on 7/10July 1, 2013History as we generally know it is full of holes or half-truths, and a mother lode of juicy details have been lost, distorted, covered up or simply ignored along the way. Military Channel's new series, AMERICA: FACTS VS. FICTION is on a mission to set the record straight.
Lifetime's ANNA NICOLE Draws 3.3 Million ViewersJuly 1, 2013Anna Nicole Smith proves again to be larger than life. Saturday's world premiere of the Lifetime Original Movie Anna Nicole (#AnnaNicole), telling the rags-to-riches story of the iconic supermodel who captured the world's attention with her beauty and unconventional lifestyle, averaged 3.3 million Total Viewers, a 57% jump vs. the network's 2013 year-to-date original movie average and its most watched original movie since November. The film also performed well across all key demographics, becoming this year's number one original cable movie premiere among Adults 25-54 (1.6 million), Adults 18-49 (1.4 million), Women 25-54 (1.2 million) and Women 18-49 (1.1 million) - representing a Lifetime best in the four demos since Steel Magnolias last October. Anna Nicole secured a 2.6 Household rating, according to Nielsen Research.
Jack Black to Return to Comic-Con for New Web Series GHOST GIRLSJuly 1, 2013 Shine America and Yahoo! will bring the ultimate paranormal experience to this year's Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA. Jack Black will return to Comic-Con for the first time since 2005 for a panel session to support the paranormal comedy web series, “Ghost Ghirls,” guest-starring and produced by Black and coming to Yahoo! this fall.