The Hub Posts Year-Over-Year Growth for 18th Straight WeekMarch 26, 2013The HUB Network, the fastest growing children's cable network, has a hubalicious week in ratings fueled by the premiere of 'Transformers Prime Beast Hunters,' new episodes of Saturday morning favorites, 'Littlest Pet Shop' and 'Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures,' and strong showings from other HUB series, including 'My Little Pony Friendship is Magic,' 'Animaniacs,' 'Goosebumps,' 'R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series' and 'Family Game Night.'
VIDEO: LETTERMAN Questions NBC's Brian Williams on Lauer, Leno, & FallonMarch 26, 2013Brian Williams appears on tonight's episode of THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, and during the interview, the renowned host pushed Williams to comment - or shed some light on - the recent issues at the network with Jay Leno, Matt Lauer, and Jimmy Fallon. Check out the preview clip, via Mediaite, below!
Photo Flash: First Look - HANNIBAL's 'Amuse Bouche,' Airing 4/11March 26, 2013On the second episode of NBC's upcoming series HANNIBAL, titled 'Amuse Bouche,' Will Graham (Hugh Dancy), now an official special investigator with the FBI, helps Jack Crawford (Laurence Fishburne) and the BAU unit search for a murderer who buries his victims alive to grow mushrooms. In their therapy sessions, Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) begins to gain Will's trust as they bond over responsibility for Abigail (guest star Kacey Rohl), and helps Will open up about his true feelings about killing Hobbs. Meanwhile, Freddie Lounds (guest star Lara Jean Chorostecki) snoops around the BAU's investigation. Caroline Dhavernas and Hettienne Park also star. 'Amuse Bouche' airs April 11 at 10:00 p.m. on NBC.
Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin Teaming Up for CNN Talk Show?March 26, 2013It's a match made in New Year's Eve heaven. According to Deadline, Kathy Griffin and Anderson Cooper, the resident hosts of CNN's NYE celebration, are working on making their partnership a network staple. The pair reportedly filmed an hour-long pilot today in front of a live audience in New York City.
2013 NCAA Coverage Rockets TBS to Top of Basic Cable in Key Adult DemosMarch 26, 2013Turner Sports and CBS Sports' exclusive live coverage of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship across TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV combined to deliver the most viewed first week of the NCAA Tournament in 20 years (1993). The combined coverage averaged 8.9 million total viewers, up 9% over last year's 8.2 million. The 2013 NCAA Tournament is averaging a 5.8 U.S. HH rating, up 7% from a 5.4 last year. It is the highest average rating for the tournament's first week in 15 years (5.9/15 in 1998).
Discovery's FAST N' LOUD Laps Ratings Record with 2.24M Viewers P2+March 26, 2013Discovery Channel's Fast N' Loud was the #1 cable program among Men 25-54 delivery and Men 18-49 delivery (excluding sports) on Monday, March 25th. The series earned a 1.52 HH/1.24 P25-54 AA% and delivered 2.24 million total viewers P2+. This is the series' most watched episode-to-date (P2+), outperforming its previous ratings record high last week by +93,000 viewers.
Photo Flash: HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS' Second Episode, Airing 4/10March 26, 2013On HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS (FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE) second episode, titled 'How to Get off the Couch,' when Polly hurts her back training for a 5K and becomes confined to the couch, her parents step in to take care of Natalie. Elaine finds herself in an Awkward situation with Natalie's classmates when they ask her to explain heaven and religion. Meanwhile, Max and Elaine encourage Julian to give Polly some space, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.
BWW Interview - Nicki Minaj: 'I've Been Spectacular' on AMERICAN IDOLMarch 26, 2013Singer/rapper and wig aficionado, Nicki Minaj, shocked many when she chose to join the judge's panel for the latest season of Fox's AMERICAN IDOL.The new IDOL judge recently chatted with reporters on how she's adjusting to her role on Fox's hit singing competition show, who she thinks may take the title this time around, and more!
VIDEO: First Look - Next Week's All New Episode of THE CARRIE DIARIESMarch 26, 2013On this Monday's new episode of The Carrie Diaries, titled 'A First Time for Everything,' when Carrie (AnnaSophia Robb) inadvertently complicates things with Sebastian (Austin Butler), she tries to fix it by taking him to Madonna's 'The Virgin Tour' launch party - but in her quest for the perfect night, only makes things worse. Despite Mouse's (Ellen Wong) best efforts to avoid West (guest star RJ Brown), she can't seem to deny the romantic sparks flying between them. Dorrit (Stefania Owen) turns to Donna LaDonna (Chloe Bridges) for advice about her budding love life. Meanwhile, Tom (Matt Letscher) has an awkward encounter when he spends the night somewhere new. Freema Agyeman also stars. Patrick Norris directed the episode written by Henry Alonso Myers (#112.)
Cast of ABC's NASHVILLE to Host Live Twitter Chat Tomorrow, 3/27March 26, 2013Fans of ABC's favorite drama "Nashville" will be able to submit questions and receive real-time responses on Twitter from the cast of "Nashville" and guest star Katie Couric during the east coast broadcast of the show, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT). Use hashtag #AskNashville to join the conversation.
Photo Flash: First Look - COMMUNITY's 'Herstory of Dance,' Airing 4/4March 26, 2013On COMMUNITY's upcoming episode, titled 'Herstory of Dance,' when Dean Pelton (Jim Rash) plans a 'Sadie Hawkins' dance at Greendale, Britta (Gillian Jacobs) plans a competing 'Sophie B. Hawkins' dance in protest - but the joke is on Britta - who has confused Sophie B. Hawkins with Susan B. Anthony. Joel McHale, Chevy Chase, Alison Brie, Yvette Nicole Brown, Danny Pudi, Donald Glover and Ken Jeong also star. 'Herstory of Dance' airs April 4 at 8:00 p.m. on NBC.
ABC Family Orders PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Spin-Off RAVENSWOODMarch 26, 2013ABC Family has greenlit the original one-hour drama series "Ravenswood," a spin-off of their number one- rated series "Pretty Little Liars." "Pretty Little Liars" has also been picked up for a fifth season it was announced today by Michael Riley, President ABC Family. Both series will be produced by Warner Horizon Television.
CBS Buys Out Half of Lionsgate's TV Guide Channel & TVGuide.comMarch 26, 2013CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) announced today that the companies have entered into a 50/50 partnership for the highly distributed entertainment cable network TVGN and the website TVGuide.com. The basic cable network, available in more than 80 million homes, will continue to be entertainment-focused, with a specific rebranding and programming strategy to be announced at a later date.
Original Soundtrack THE HOST. CHOOSE TO LISTEN Now AvailableMarch 26, 2013Choose to believe. Choose to fight. Choose to Love. Millions of Twilight fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the March 29th opening of The Host (Open Road Films) starring Saoirse Ronan, the next best-selling epic sci-fi love story by Stephenie Meyer, creator of the Twilight Saga. Today, three days before the opening, KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records will releases an exciting collection of music titled THE HOST. CHOOSE TO LISTEN. The album is executive produced by KIDinaKORNER Records founder-producer-songwriter Alex Da Kid and Stephenie Meyer.
LATE SHOW's Top Ten 'Things Overheard at the Popes' Lunch”March 26, 2013Below, check out THE 'LATE SHOW' TOP TEN - 'Things Overheard at the Popes' Lunch', as presented on the Monday, March 25 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with David Letterman, seen weeknights (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
THE FOLLOWING is Monday's Highest-Rated Drama for 9th Consecutive WeekMarch 26, 2013Last week, FOX won its fourth consecutive week among Adults 18-34 and Teens, and ranked No 1 among Adults 18-34 on five nights. On Monday, freshman series THE FOLLOWING was the highest-rated drama of the night for the ninth consecutive week. FOX's Tuesday comedy and reality line-up led the network to win the night among Adults 18-34. In fact, NEW GIRL and THE MINDY PROJECT were the No. 1 and No. 2 comedies among Adults 18-49 on Tuesday. Marking its tenth straight Wednesday win, AMERICAN IDOL led the night in Adults 18-49, Total Viewers, Adults 18-34 and Teens. FOX outperformed the No. 2 network of the night, CBS, by +38% in Adults 18-49 (3.6/10 vs. 2.6/8), +87% in Adults 18-34 (2.8/9 vs. 1.5/5) and +22% in Total Viewers (12.9 Mil. vs. 10.6 Mil.). In addition, AMERICAN IDOL ranked as the No 1 show for the week among Adults 18-49.
CBS Heads to the Buroughs with New 6-Part Series BROOKLYN DA, Premiering 5/21March 26, 2013CBS News looks at the men and women in one of the largest district attorney's offices in the country with BROOKLYN DA, a six-part news series set in New York City's most talked-about borough that will premiere May 21, 2013 (10:00 PM) on the CBS Television Network, it was announced today by CBS News Chairman and 60 Minutes Executive Producer Jeff Fager and David Rhodes, President, CBS News.
Patrick Wilson & Katherine Heigl to Lead NORTH OF HELLMarch 26, 2013Patrick Wilson and Katherine Heigl are officially set to take a trip just NORTH OF HELL. According to Deadline, the duo have signed on to star in Darko Entertainment's upcoming dark comedy NORTH OF HELL.