Bob Iger to Remain with Disney Through June 30, 2016July 1, 2013The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Board of Directors announced today that it has extended Robert A. Iger's tenure as CEO and Chairman through the expiration of his contract on June 30, 2016 under his existing contractual terms as CEO.
MAN OF STEEL Hits Half-Billion Dollar Mark in Worldwide SalesJune 30, 2013After flying into the record books in its opening, Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' 'Man of Steel' continues to soar at the box office. The film crossed the $500 million mark on Saturday, June 29. The announcement was made today by Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution, Dan Fellman, and President of International Distribution, Veronika Kwan Vandenberg.
The Hub Acquires TINY TOON ADVENTURESJune 29, 2013The Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, continues to add to its summer lineup by presenting the hilariously funny animated series from Steven Spielberg 'Tiny Toon Adventures,' Monday, July 1, 6 p.m. PT. The series will air weekdays at 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET.
DATELINE, ANN CURRY REPORTS Surge on NBCJune 29, 2013NBC is #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox for Friday night in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers, taking six of six half-hours among those networks in all three categories with the top two shows of the night, “Ann Curry Reports: A Face in the Crowd” and “Dateline NBC.”
Big Star Documentary to be Available on iTunes, VOD on 7/3June 29, 2013BIG STAR: NOTHING CAN HURT ME is a feature-length documentary fromMagnolia Pictures about legendary Memphis band Big Star. The film opens in New York at the IFC Center on July 3 and will also be available that same day on iTunes and via most on demand video services. A special Los Angeles opening is also set for July 5 & 6 at the Nuart. Big Star tribute concerts in Chicago and New York are taking place this weekend, featuring Jody Stephens, the band's sole surviving original member & drummer, in anticipation of the film's release (more info. here). The film's soundtrack was just released this week via Omnivore Recordings.
Photo Flash: First Look - MISTRESSES' 'All In,' Airing 7/15June 28, 2013On MISTRESSES' upcoming episode, titled 'All In,' Joss, terribly hurt that Savi hid her pregnancy and her illicit affair from her, moves in with April; Harry and Dominic angrily Face Off at a social event; Karen meets up again with Detective Newsome (guest star Gary Dourdan), but this time it's personal; and April struggles to put memories of her dead husband behind her so she can move on with a relationship with Richard (guest star Cameron Bender), on MONDAY, JULY 15 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.
Four GLEE Cast Members Won't Return as Series RegularsJune 28, 2013According to Michael Ausiello over at TV Line, Fox execs have confirmed that series staples Heather Morris, Amber Riley, Mark Salling, and Harry Shum, Jr. will not return as regulars for the fifth season. Dianna Agron will also depart the series, except for an occasional guest appearance.
Marvel Characters to Partner with PHINEAS AND FERB in New Special, 8/16June 28, 2013Two iconic universes collide when Marvel and Disney characters team up in 'Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel,' a landmark 'Phineas and Ferb' episode in which Marvel Super Heroes and the popular animated duo, Phineas and Ferb, defeat Marvel Super Villains and Dr. Doofenshmirtz, in an Epic battle of good versus evil. This first ever crossover animated television special for Marvel and Disney characters premieres FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Beginning, Monday, August 12, Disney Channel SVOD and verified users on WATCHDisneychannel.com and the WATCH Disney Channel app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch will be treated to a first look at 'Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel.'
STAGE TUBE: Roger Rees on NICHOLAS NICKEBY in Part 3 of THE GRAHAM SHOWJune 28, 2013In the third part of Roger Rees' appearance on THE GRAHAM SHOW, titled 'Nicholas Nickleby & The Bard,' Roger remembers his journey with the award-winning production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. He also reveals his approach to theatrical text and acting.
TERMINATOR Reboot to Hit Theaters on June 26, 2015June 27, 2013Skydance Productions, Annapurna Pictures and Paramount Pictures have jointly announced they will partner on a rebooted “TERMINATOR” movie, to be released by Paramount Pictures on June 26, 2015.
GRUDGE MATCH with De Niro & Stallone Lands Christmas Day ReleaseJune 27, 2013'Grudge Match,' a comedy starring film legends Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone as rivals in the boxing ring, will bow in the holiday season with a Christmas Day debut, moving up from its prior release date of January 10. The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
CBS Studios' New Series UNDER THE DOME, INTELLIGENCE & STAR-CROSSED Headed to Comic-Con 2013June 27, 2013CBS Television Studios will feature the world premiere screenings of two of its highly anticipated new series, INTELLIGENCE and STAR-CROSSED, as well as an exclusive panel discussion with fan-favorite series BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Comic-Con 2013 in back-to-back panels on Thursday, July 18. On Sunday, July 21, fans are invited to join the cast and producers of this summer's critically acclaimed series UNDER THE DOME.
Bill Raftery to Depart ESPN for Fox Sports 1June 27, 2013Today, FOX Sports makes another landmark announcement as it has reached an agreement with renowned college basketball announcer Bill Raftery to serve as lead BIG EAST game analyst, teaming with the incomparable Gus Johnson on regular-season and all BIG EAST Men's Basketball Tournament games televised on FOX Sports 1, America's new national multi-sport channel launching Aug. 17. Raftery continues in his role as a lead analyst for men's regular-season college basketball and NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament coverage on CBS.