Tennis Star Andy Roddick Named New FOX SPORTS LIVE Co-HostMay 22, 2013 Andy Roddick, at one time the No. 1 men's tennis player in the world and a Grand Slam singles champion, is joining FOX Sports 1, America's new sports network launching August 17, as a co-host for FOX SPORTS LIVE, the network's flagship news, opinion and highlights program. The announcement was made today by FOX Sports Co-President and COO Eric Shanks and Executive Vice President, Studio Production, Scott Ackerson who is overseeing FOX Sports' news coverage.
USA Orders New Half-Hour Comedy DIVIDE & CONQUERMay 22, 2013USA Network today greenlit a new original half hour comedy pilot with an order for DIVIDE & CONQUER from executive producer and writer Peter Ocko (FAIRLY LEGAL, "The Office," "Pushing Daisies"). The news comes on the heels of the network's first comedy series pickups for SIRENS and PLAYING HOUSE and a pilot order for LOVE IS DEAD. The network's first original comedies are slated to premiere in first quarter 2014, following the launch of the award-winning and top-rated comedy MODERN FAMILY, on USA on Tuesday, September 24 at 8/7c.
VIDEO: First Look at 60 MINUTES' Special on Hunting Bin Laden, Airing 5/26May 22, 2013In this Memorial Day Weekend special broadcast, hear the first-hand account of the raid that killed the world's most wanted terrorist from one of the Navy SEALS who pulled the trigger. 'Mark Owen,' a former SEAL who was in the room when Osama bin Laden died from American bullets, speaks to Scott Pelley in his only interview. Check out an excerpt below!
Cinedigm Picks Up VISITORS from Godfrey Reggio, Philip Glass, & Jon KaneMay 22, 2013Cinedigm (CIDM) has acquired all North American distribution rights to 'VISITORS,' the new film from director Godfrey Reggio, composer Philip Glass and filmmaker Jon Kane. Seven years in the making, VISITORS is the fourth film that Reggio and Glass have collaborated on following the groundbreaking, internationally acclaimed, Qatsi Trilogy formed by the films Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi, and Naqoyqatsi. Cinedigm plans to release VISITORS theatrically in 4K throughout Fall 2013 following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival where members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra will perform Glass's score live.
Final Season of FUTURAMA to Premiere 6/19May 22, 2013 "Futurama" rockets into space for the (second) final time as the Emmy Award-winning series will conclude its long history with this summer's all-new season. The thirteen-episode summer run will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, June 19 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT with the emotional series finale scheduled for September 4. Special guest stars for the final season include Larry Bird, Dan Castellaneta, Emilia Clark, Sarah Silverman, George Takei, Adam West and Burt Ward. The show's entire original voice cast will be returning. Including the yet-to-air season, this will bring the total number of episodes in "Futurama's" storied history to 140.
BACHELORETTE Desiree Hartsock to Host Live Premiere Twitter Chat, 5/27May 22, 2013Fans of ABC's hit romance reality series 'The Bachelorette' will be able to submit questions and receive real-time responses from the Bachelorette herself, Desiree Hartsock, who will be up on Twitter at @DesHartsock during the East Coast broadcast of this season's premiere, MONDAY, MAY 27, from 8:00-10:01 p.m., ET.
AMERICAN IDOL Execs Considering All-Alumni Judges' PanelMay 22, 2013Vulture reports that Fox, FremantleMedia, and 19 Entertainment have approached many of the stars churned out of the IDOL machine - including Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson - for the vacant judging positions. Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken are also being considered.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's New HAUNTED COLLECTOR on SyfyMay 22, 2013On tonight's episode of HAUNTED COLLECTOR, John Zaffis and his team travel to Pensacola, Florida to look into alleged activity at an old Victorian house. Next, John heads to Monticello, Florida to meet with JoAnn Overly, who runs Palmer House Antiques. Check out a first look below!
VIDEO: New Teaser for Disney-Pixar's MONSTERS UNIVERSITYMay 22, 2013A new trailer for Disney/Pixar's MONSTERS UNIVERSITY has been revealed - featuring some good old monstrous partying. Opening in 3D and 2D theaters on June 21, the voice cast includes Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Joel Murray and Peter Sohn. Dan Scanlon directs. Check out the trailer below!
Soundtrack for Disney-Pixar's MONSTERS UNIVERSITY to be Released 6/18May 22, 2013Disney-Pixar's “Monsters University” rocks theaters this summer featuring music from award-winning composer Randy Newman and Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia. Filmmakers also tapped the Atlanta-based hard rock band Mastodon to serenade one the film's new monsters. Directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae, “Monsters University” hits theaters June 21, 2013, with the short film “The Blue Umbrella,” which features music by composer Jon Brion and vocals by Sarah Jaffe.
GRIMM Finishes Season Strong in Adults 18-49May 22, 2013 NBC is #1 Tuesday night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 with 'The Voice' (3.1/9 from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) ranking as the #1 program on a night that included ABC's two-hour finale of 'Dancing With the Stars' (2.6/7 from 9-11) and Fox's two-hour 'So You Think You Can Dance' (1.9/6 from 8-10).
DANCING WITH THE STARS' Finale Ratings SoarMay 22, 2013 Boosted by the 16th season finale of Dancing with the Stars, ABC was the most-watched TV network on the final Tuesday of the season and finished a strong second in Adults 18-49. The Net also won the night in Adults 25-54 and key Women (W18-49/W25-54)
Zooey Deschanel, Christina Applegate & More Set for TLC's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?May 22, 2013 TLC has ordered all-new episodes of the fan-favorite reality series WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?, with production already underway, the network announced today. Executive Produced by Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky, the series famously takes celebrities on a journey into their personal histories, mining their surprising pasts to reveal unknown details about themselves and their families. The series opens the doors to the fascinating real life stories of some of the most well known names in America, sharing how the eye-opening revelations they uncover about their backgrounds impact their lives today.
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - PART 2 Leads 'First Wave' of TEEN CHOICE 2013 NomineesMay 22, 2013 TEEN CHOICE 2013 will once again break into summer and celebrate the hottest teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and the web in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live Sunday, August 11 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" leads the TEEN CHOICE 2013 nominees with seven nominations.
Discovery to Revist WWII Memorial Day Weekend with D-DAY IN 3DMay 22, 2013Discovery Channel reveals new secrets behind 'D-Day' - the day that changed the course of the 20th Century. On June 6, 1944, the Allies' invasion of the Nazi-occupied France transformed the outcome of World War II; however, did you know '3D' photography was the key to 'D-Day's' success? This futuristic technology mapped every inch of the Nazi defenses, allowing the Allies to execute the greatest invasion in history. The hour-long special, 'D-Day in 3D,' premieres Sunday, May 26th at 10 PM ET/PT.