'Samantha Jones' Headed to THE CARRIE DIARIES for Season 2May 16, 2013The CW announced today that SEX AND THE CITY's Jones (originally played by Kim Cattrall) will hit the New York scene for season two on the one-hour prequel series. As of now, no one has been cast as the infamously free and promiscuous character.
The Weinstein Company Developing CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON SequelMay 16, 2013 The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today production of CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON II - THE GREEN DESTINY will begin in March 2014 in Asia. Yuen Wo Ping is set to direct with Donnie Yen starring as Silent Wolf and Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Yu Shu Lien. The screenplay is based on IRON KNIGHT, SILVER VASE by Wang Du Lu, book 5 in the CRANE-IRON PENTALOGY series, on which the original CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON was based. The screenplay is written by John Fusco (FORBIDDEN KINGDOM, HIDALGO, SPIRIT) and will be produced by Harvey Weinstein and David Thwaites, co-produced by Johnny Levin with Executive Producer Anthony Wong. Yucaipa Films is co-financing the project.
NBC's MEET THE PRESS Draws Nearly 3.7 Million Viewers, 5/12May 16, 2013 "Meet the Press" was the most-watched Sunday morning public affairs hour on May 12, 2013, according to Nielsen Media Research data. The NBC broadcast drew 2.580 million viewers, topping This Week by +282,000, the Face the Nation hour by +328,000, and FOX News Sunday by +1,313,000.
60 MINUTES to Explore Facial Recognition Software, 5/19May 16, 2013The odds are you are not just a face in the crowd any longer. Even if your picture isn't plastered all over social networking and photo-sharing sites, facial recognition technology in public places is making it harder, if not impossible, to remain anonymous. Lesley Stahl reports on the new ways this technology is being used that even has one of its inventors calling it too intrusive. Her 60 MINUTES report will be broadcast Sunday, May 19 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
VIDEO: Bono Talks Music, Humanitarianism on CBS THIS MORNINGMay 16, 2013U2 singer-songwriter and humanitarian Bono said he's not pushing an idea of charity at all, but rather righting injustices when it comes to his decades-long mission to eradicate poverty and other issues worldwide in an interview with Charlie Rose that was broadcast today, May 16, 2013, on CBS THIS MORNING (7:00-9:00 AM) on the CBS Television Network. Check out a clip of his interview below!
TODAY Ties GOOD MORNING AMERICA in Key DemoMay 16, 2013For the week of May 6-12, NBC's "Today" posted a 1.8 rating in the key demo A25-54 tying with GMA. This was "Today's" best delivery in the demo since February 13, 2013. Year-to-date, "Today" has narrowed the gap with GMA by 52% (51,000) versus the prior season-to-date average. "Today" has been No. 1 in rating A25-54 for 14 out of 19 weeks (including 13 ties), year-to-date.
CBS Appoints Kurt Davis as VP of News ServicesMay 16, 2013Kurt Davis is named Vice President, News Services for CBS News, it was announced today by CBS News Chairman and 60 MINUTES Executive Producer Jeff Fager and David Rhodes, President of CBS News.
John Block's Documentary THE STAND-IN to Premiere on THIRTEEN, 6/19May 16, 2013 Shot over a period of years, The Stand-in is a haunting tale of two men from opposite sides of the globe - an 'under the radar' Filipino health care attendant and an American television producer - who in a surprising way, find their lives linked and, ultimately, help each other reclaim their families. The Stand-in, airs Wednesday, June 19 at 10 p.m. on THIRTEEN; Tuesday, June 25 at 10 p.m. on NJTV; and Sunday, June 30 at 10 p.m. on WLIW21.
CONFIRMED: Shakira to Exit THE VOICE; Usher to Follow?May 15, 2013As BWW TV previously reported, Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green are finishing deals to reclaim their red chairs on NBC's singing competition, and in the process, forcing out freshman mentors Shakira and Usher. Today, Shakira confirmed to E! News that she would be departing after a single season.
Fox to Livestream AMERICAN IDOL Finale Red Carpet TomorrowMay 15, 2013 AMERICAN IDOL is offering fans an all-access, online VIP pass to the star-studded red carpet action prior to the Season 12 Finale on the AMERICAN IDOL - Finale LIVE Pre-Show. The 90-minute live stream, available at www.americanidol.com and www.livestream.com, will originate from the red carpet at the Nokia Theater L.A. LIVE and will be hosted by Jim Cantiello, Jessica York and Season 10 fan-favorite Pia Toscano.
VH1 to Celebrate Ben Affleck Entering SNL '5-Timer Club' with Marathon, 5/18May 15, 2013When he assumes his hosting duties on Saturday Night Live this Saturday, Ben Affleck will join SNL's exclusive '5-Timer's Club.' To mark the occasion, VH1 will air his first four appearences on the legendary comedy show beginning Saturday May 18th at 2:00 PM ET/PT.* Later that evening, Affleck will take his place alongside fellow 5-timers like Justin Timberlake, Tom Hanks, and Alec Baldwin.
Diane Sawyer to Report on Most Dangerous Schools in America, 5/16May 15, 2013 Diane Sawyer takes viewers inside what has been officially labeled one of the most dangerous high schools in America and reveals what it's like to teach, to learn and to try to gain a foothold in life there. The report airs THURSDAY, MAY 16 on "World News with Diane Sawyer" at 6:30 p.m., ET on the ABC Television Network and locally in Philadelphia on WPVI-TV, as well as later on "Nightline" at 12:35 a.m., ET.
BAD GIRLS CLUB Hits Season High on OxygenMay 15, 2013 Oxygen Media delivered record ratings on Tuesday scoring the #1 cable telecast of the day among women 18-34 with “Bad Girls Club' Atlanta and earned double digit growth with “Find Me My Man,” according to Nielsen. Part two of the three part reunion for “Bad Girls Club” Atlanta delivered 1.5 million total viewers, earning a season high among all key demos. In the 8pm hour, Oxygen was also the #1 cable network among women 18-49 and women 18-34, out delivering ABC. The fan-favorite series also dominated the conversation online becoming the most tweeted about series on broadcast and cable for the night with nearly 280,000 tweets, according to SocialGuide. Adding to the night's success, “Find Me My Man” earned 615,000 total viewers, up 41 percent among women 18-49, 45 percent with adults 18-49 and up 36 percent with total viewers, compared to last week.
Golf Channel to Air Annika Sorenstam Retrospective Special, 5/22May 15, 2013Marking 10 years to the day of the historic moment when Annika Sorenstam hit one of the most famous tee shots ever and became the first woman in modern history to test her mettle among men in a PGA TOUR event, Golf Channel will air a definitive retrospection of that slice of history in Go Annika, airing Wednesday, May 22, at 9 p.m. ET.