VariEnt Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Fund THE GIRL IN THE BOOK with Emily VanCampJune 19, 2013VariEnt Pictures launches Kickstarter campaign to help complete post-production on indie film The Girl in the Book. The Los Angeles based production company, has successfully raised all the necessary funds for principal photography, so the goal of the Kickstarter campaign is to raise $65,000, allowing for the completion of post-production.
Glenn Geller to Oversee Current Programming for CBS & CBS StudiosJune 19, 2013Glenn Geller has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Current Programming for the CBS Network Television Entertainment Group, where he will oversee a newly combined current programming department that supports both CBS Entertainment and CBS Television Studios. Geller will report directly to both David Stapf, President, CBS Television Studios, and Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment.
Hallmark's WHEN CALLS THE HEART to Shoot this Summer in ColoradoJune 18, 2013When Hallmark Channel's second original primetime series 'When Calls the Heart' begins filming this summer, it will mark the first time a TV series has been shot in the gorgeous surroundings of Telluride, Colorado. It also will be the first narrative TV series shot in Colorado since 1991, when the 'Father Dowling Mysteries' series was filmed here. 'We are delighted with Hallmark Channel's choice of Colorado for its latest series,' said Gov. Hickenlooper. 'With Hallmark Channel's brand behind it, the show will have a positive economic impact for our state and provide tremendous national exposure for Telluride and all of Colorado.'
Discovery's FAST N' LOUD Laps Competition with 2.58 Million ViewersJune 18, 2013 Discovery Channel's FAST N' LOUD was the #1 cable program among Men 25-54 delivery and Men 18-49 delivery (excluding sports) and the #2 program in ALL OF TELEVISION (excluding sports) on Monday, June 18th. The series earned 1.80 HH/1.56 P25-54 delivery as a series best with 2.58 million total viewers P2+, beating programming on all four broadcast networks in the M25-54 and M18-49 delivery.
Bravo's NEWLYWEDS Hits Series High with 1.3 Million Total ViewersJune 18, 2013Bravo Media's “Newlyweds: The First Year” delivered the highest-rated episode of the season-to-date last night with 1.3 million total viewers and 739,000 viewers among A18-49, according to Nielsen. In an emotional episode that featured Tina and Tarz suffering an unexpected miscarriage, last night marked the series' second consecutive season-to-date high, and was up 18 percent in total viewers from the prior week (6/10/13).
E! to Air PRETTY WILD Marathon in Anticipation of THE BLING RING, 6/21June 18, 2013 Relive the much-buzzed about story of the “Bling Ring” first-hand as it unfolded with Alexis Neiers on the E! series “Pretty Wild.” On the same day that Sofia Coppola's film “Bling Ring” is released nationwide, E! will air a two hour marathon of episodes that follow Neiers alleged involvement in the ring during her time on 'Pretty Wild' and some of the early court proceedings. The marathon airs Friday, June 21st from 1:00PM – 3:00PM ET/PT only on E!
ABC Family's THE FOSTERS to Feature Executive Producer Jennifer Lopez's LIVE IT UPJune 18, 2013ABC Family's new drama series “The Fosters” will feature the new hit single “Live It Up” from Jennifer Lopez, world-renowned actor, recording artist, businesswoman and “The Fosters” Executive Producer in the all-new episode airing Monday, June 24th, at 9:00pm ET/PT. “Live It Up,” produced by RedOne, precedes Lopez's 10th album to be released on 2101 Records / Capitol Records in late 2013. The music video for “Live It Up” has to date received over 25 million views online.
ABC Family Remains Top Cable Network for Women 18-34June 18, 2013Powered by its largest portfolio of original programming in the network's history, including the week's #1 cable TV series “Pretty Little Liars,” ABC Family ranked as cable TV's #1 network in Prime in Women 18-34 (253,000/0.7 rating), solid #2 in Females 12-34 (426,000/0.9 rating), and achieved Top 5 ranks in Adults 18-34 (#4 – 317,000/0.5 rating), Women 18-49 (#3 – 382,000/0.6 rating) and Viewers 12-34 (#5 – 512,000/0.6 rating). Moreover, this week stood as ABC Family's most-watched week in nearly 3 months in Adults 18-34, Women 18-34, Viewers 12-34 and Females 12-34 – since week of 3/18/13 – and hit an 18-week high in Female Teens (173,000/1.5 rating).
VIDEO: Watson's in the Hot Seat; Lucy Liu Stops by WENDY WILLIAMSJune 18, 2013ELEMENTARY's Lucy Liu stopped by THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW today to talk about the show, and CBS' gender reversal of the infamous Dr. Watson. Plus, Liu takes a spin in the notorious Hot Seat, and Wendy wonders, 'Does size matter?' Check out the interview below!
Juan Antonio Bayona to Helm First Two Episodes of Showtime's PENNY DREADFULJune 18, 2013Critically-acclaimed, award-winning Spanish director Juan Antonio Bayona (The Impossible, The Orphanage) will helm the first two episodes in the eight episode series order of the upcoming Showtime drama PENNY DREADFUL - created, written and executive produced by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan (Hugo, The Aviator, Gladiator) and executive produced by Oscar winner Sam Mendes (American Beauty,Skyfall) and Neal Street's Pippa Harris (Revolutionary Road, Call The Midwife).
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Barrington Stage Company's ON THE TOWNJune 18, 2013Barrington Stage Company, the award-winning theatre in downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Julianne Boyd Artistic Director and Tristan Wilson Managing Director, presents the Bernstein/Comden/Green musical On the Town now through July 13 on the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage, 30 Union Street, Pittsfield. Check out highlights from the production below!
VIDEO: First Look - Showtime's New Drama MASTERS OF SEXJune 17, 2013Showtime has just released the first teaser trailer for its upcoming drama, THE MASTERS OF SEX, an adaptation of Thomas Maier's book, stars Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan as real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality, William Masters and Virginia Johnson, and chronicles their unusual lives, romance and pop culture trajectory. Check out a first look below!
Disney's SOFIA THE FIRST Shines as Network's Second Highest Telecast EverJune 17, 2013Friday's all-new “Sofia the First” on Disney Channel soared to its #2 telecast on record in Total Viewers (2.618 million – behind only series launch on 1/11/13, #3 overall), hit a series high in Boys 2-5 (387,000/4.7 rating – tie 2/22/13), hit 2-month highs in Kids 2-5 (949,000/5.9 rating) and Girls 2-5 (562,000/7.2 rating) and near 4-month high in Women 18-49 (488,000/0.8 rating) – since 4/12/13 and 2/22/13, respectively.
Masked Director's COME OUT AND PLAY Set for DVD & Blu-ray Release TomorrowJune 17, 2013 Based on Juan José Plans' novel, “El Juego De Los Ninos,” COME OUT AND PLAY is Makinov's directorial debut. The elusive director, who wears a mask on set and refuses to reveal his first and last name, forged a new identity after surviving a near death experience. To this day, Makinov's true identity remains a mystery.