Zooey Deschanel & Mindy Kaling Among KATIE's Hollywood Week GuestsApril 12, 2013Katie Couric announced today that 'Katie' will travel to Los Angeles to tape five shows originating from Disney's El Capitan Theater, home to 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' in the heart of Los Angeles' star-studded Walk of Fame. Couric will broadcast her syndicated daytime talk show in front of a studio audience, and has planned a full week of back-to-back stars including:
TWO WHO DARED: THE SHARPS' War to Premiere at Boston International Film Festival, 4/14April 11, 2013Two Who Dared: The Sharps' War, a documentary film that was ten years in the making, is being released through a grassroots effort at churches, synagogues and theaters worldwide and will premiere at the Boston International Film Festival. TWO WHO DARED tells the story of a Unitarian minister, Waitstill Sharp and his wife Martha who, just days prior to the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia, left their young children in Wellesley, Massachusetts to help save thousands being persecuted in Eastern Europe. Who were these American heroes? What drove their willingness to put the wellbeing of strangers over that of themselves and their family? What would you dare to do in order to help just one other person?
THE OFFICE's B.J. Novak Lands Book DealApril 11, 2013Novak has officially signed a seven-figure book deal with Alfred A. Knopf, the publisher announced today. The deal covers two-books, both works of short fiction.
Photo Flash: RED WIDOW's 'The Coke,' Airing 4/28April 11, 2013On RED WIDOW's upcoming episode, titled 'The Coke,' Marta discovers the painful truth about the identity of Natalie's kidnapper and learns a compelling new piece of information about her husband's murder. Meanwhile, Gabriel takes dangerous matters into his own hands, and Kat and Ramos rekindle their illicit relationship, on SUNDAY, APRIL 28 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on ABC.
Photo Flash: HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS' 'How to Run the Show,' Airing 5/1April 11, 2013On HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS (FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE)'s upcoming episode, titled 'How To Run The Show,' Elaine and Max encourage Polly to put her needs first, as they did when Polly was growing up, and offer to babysit Natalie so Polly can spend time out with Scott. But they get a quick lesson in the parenting middle ground between letting kids run the show and ending up on a milk carton, on WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.
Melissa McCarthy to Debut New Clip of THE HEAT Tonight on MTVApril 11, 2013As a part of the week-long celebration of the Summer Blockbuster Movie season, 'MTV Sneak Peek Week' rolls on tonight with the new film 'The Heat.' Stars Melissa McCarthy and Paul Feig will be onsite to introduce an exclusive clip from the film at 11:00 p.m. ET on MTV and immediately following treat fans to an extended live Q&A with MTV News' Josh Horowitz on MTV.com. Those at home can get in on the action via Twitter using the @MTVNews handle, hash tag #MTVSneak or submit their questions for the cast online via MTV.com. Fans that live in the Los Angeles area are invited to attend tonight's Q&A taking place at the '5 Towers' on Universal CityWalk.
CSI Hits Three-Month High in Viewers, Adults 25-54April 11, 2013CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION posted its best deliveries in both viewers and adults 25-54 since Jan. 23 and its best adults 18-49 rating since Feb. 6. Compared to last week, CSI was up +14% in both households (from 6.3/10) and adults 18-49 (from 2.1/06), +13% in adults 25-54 (from 3.0/07) and added +1.22m viewers (from 9.89m, +12%). Compared to the same night last year, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was up +14% in households, +6% in adults 25-54 and even in adults 18-49.
STARZ Launches DA VINCI'S DEMONS Companion AppApril 11, 2013Starz launched today 'Da Vinci's Demons: Citizens of Florence' ('Citizens of Florence'), a second screen application for iPad users designed to be enjoyed throughout the upcoming premiere season of the new Starz Original series, 'Da Vinci's Demons.' 'Citizens of Florence' is a 'Da Vinci's Demons' show companion, offering a unique, complementary viewing experience that enriches the premium and commercial-free original series. 'Citizens of Florence' is available as a free download exclusively in the App Store.
ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY Continues with Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, Arkansas Derby, 4/13-14April 11, 2013Live coverage of the Road to the Kentucky Derby, a series of major prep races for the 2013 Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands, continues this Saturday with the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes from Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., (4:30-6 p.m. ET on NBC) and the Arkansas Derby from Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark., (6-7 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network). The Road to the Kentucky Derby is a collaboration of The Jockey Club and the NBC Sports Group.
Photo Flash: HAPPY ENDINGS' 'Deuce Babylove 2: Electric Babydeuce,' Airing 4/26April 11, 2013On HAPPY ENDINGS' upcoming episode, titled 'Deuce Babylove 2: Electric Babydeuce,' Penny's mom, Dana, and Dave's dad, Big Dave, are in town visiting, and these two lovebirds are not only going strong, they've decided to adopt a baby together, prompting Penny and Dave to react the only way they know how - irrationally. Meanwhile, Brad and Jane want some time just to themselves and decide to try to join an exclusive tennis club, but unfortunately Max is on the scent and they can't shake him...or Alex, on FRIDAY, APRIL 26 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on ABC.
Electronic DJ Justin Blau Lands Docu-Series on mtvUApril 11, 2013 mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, today announced that it will premiere a new docu-series featuring emerging electronic dance music DJ and producer Justin Blau, who performs under the name 3LAU. “On My Way: Justin Blau” follows the DJ, who has taken time off from his finance studies at Washington University to dedicate himself to his music career, following a string of successful bootlegs that landed on the Beatport and Hype Machine charts. The four episode, short-form series will premiere on April 22 at 12 p.m. ET/PT with new episodes debuting weekly on mtvU and mtvU.com.
Photo Flash: MODERN FAMILY's 'Career Day,' Airing 5/1April 11, 2013On MODERN FAMILY's upcoming episode, titled 'Career Day,' Phil is jazzed to share the wonders of residential real estate with Luke and Manny's classmates for career day, but unfortunately for Phil, his nemesis, Gil Thorpe, shows up and things get ugly. Meanwhile, Gloria challenges Jay's claims of always wanting to become a novelist, forcing Jay to take some shameful measures, and Mitch and Cam make a costly mistake while executing tooth fairy duties, on WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on ABC.
CBS SUNDAY MORNING is No. 1 Morning News Program in Viewers, 4/7April 11, 2013CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD was the #1 Sunday morning news program in adults 25-54, viewers and households, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for April 7, 2013. CBS SUNDAY MORNING posted a 3.8/11 with 5.40m viewers and a 1.4/07 in adults 25-54.
Photo Flash: REVENGE's 'Identity,' Airing 4/28April 11, 2013On REVENGE's upcoming episode, titled 'Identity,' desperate to find Padma, Emily, Aiden and Nolan must track down the Falc0n's true identity and put a stop to the Initiative while Emily struggles with her future and Victoria fights her own battle after a very exposing interview on 'Nightline,' on SUNDAY, APRIL 28 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on ABC.
Photo Flash: SCANDAL's 'Seven Fifty-Two,' Airing 4/25April 10, 2013On SCANDAL's upcoming episode, titled 'Seven Fifty-Two,' secrets from Huck's life before Pope and Associates are revealed, Olivia and Fitz engage in an emotionally charged conversation, unaware of the fact that someone could be watching, and Olivia's team comes together to help one of their own. Meanwhile, Cyrus is becoming increasingly skeptical of Jake, and Mellie makes a decision that could bring down the White House, on THURSDAY, APRIL 25 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.