CNBC Acquires NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORTFebruary 21, 2013CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, announced today its intention to purchase the rights to Nightly Business Report (NBR), a leading evening business news program, from national investment firm Atalaya Capital Management. CNBC will begin producing the series exclusively for public television from its Global Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ on Monday, March 4.
FX Picks Up THE AMERICANS for Second SeasonFebruary 21, 2013 FX has picked up its critically-acclaimed drama The Americans for a 13-episode second season, it was announced today by John Landgraf, President and General Manager, FX Networks. The most recent drama to join the network's coveted roster of hit original series, the renewal comes just four episodes into The Americans' freshman season. There are nine all-new episodes remaining in the current season airing Wednesdays at 10:00 PM E/P with the season finale schedule to air on May 1.
Photo Flash: BLUE BLOODS' Upcoming Episode 'Protest Too Much,' Airing 3/8February 21, 2013On BLUE BLOODS' upcoming episode, titled 'Protest Too Much,' when an off-duty cop tries to stop a bank robbery, he is disarmed by the 'Bonnie and Clyde' robbers who take his gun and wound an innocent bystander. Meanwhile, Frank considers getting romantically involved with a woman from the ACLU who happens to be Erin's acquaintance, on Friday, March 8 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.
Photo Flash: First Look - Next Week's All New SUBURGATORYFebruary 21, 2013On next week's all new episode of SUBURGATORY, titled 'Leaving Chatswin,' when Marty passes away, George is deeply affected and Noah and George have to figure out what to do with his ashes. Meanwhile, Tessa learns that Ryan hasn't been honest with her, and she has to examine the future of their relationship, as well as her plans for college, on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.
VIDEO: WENDY WILLIAMS Takes a Stab at PilatesFebruary 21, 2013On today's episode of THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW, the beloved talk show host decided to take a lesson from the stars: when celebs like Cameron Diaz, Megan Fox and Reese Witherspoon want to keep it tight and keep it right, they turn to Pilates. In the clip below, celebrity trainer, Ann Pelino, shows Williams how to do one of Hollywood's favorite workout regimens. Check it out!
CHICAGO FIRE Blazes On Amidst Tough Competition, 2/20February 21, 2013At 10 p.m. ET, 'Chicago Fire' (1.9/5 in adults 18-49, 6.4 million viewers overall) equaled last week's rating, making this the seventh consecutive telecast that's matched or beaten the show's debut 1.9 on October 10.
Nick News to Premiere WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH FRACKING? Next Week, 2/25February 21, 2013In some communities, hydraulic fracturing, or fracking for short, is transforming the landscape above ground as much as it is underground and changing kids' lives for better or worse. Kids share their thoughts on this issue in the Nick News with Linda Ellerbee half-hour special, 'What's the Deal With Fracking?' premiering Monday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
Nickelodeon's New PETER RABBIT Series Debuts to 1.7M ViewersFebruary 21, 2013Nickelodeon's brand-new preschool series Peter Rabbit hopped to the top of the charts, with its Tuesday, Feb. 19 premiere, which delivered 1.7 million total viewers. The new CG-animated series was also basic cable's top telecast in its time period (12-12:30 p.m. ET/PT) with K2-5, A18-49, W18-49 and total viewers, posting double-digit gains for the net with K2-5 (5.7/760,000, +21%), A18-49 (+47%), W18-49 (+43%) and total viewers (+31%). The premiere also ranks as the net's highest-rated preschool series premiere since 2011 (behind Bubble Guppies).
WHAT!? LOGO DOCUMENTARIES Set to Return for Second Season, 3/19February 21, 2013Logo will have viewers exclaiming 'WHAT!?' again this spring with the return of 'WHAT!? Logo Documentaries.' The series will continue to provide a riveting peek behind the curtain into unusual worlds, people and experiences outside the everyday. Always out of the ordinary and never boring, the 'WHAT!?' documentary second season kicks off with the world premiere of WHAT!? The Story of The Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling on Tuesday, March 19 at 9 PM ET/PT.
IDOL Winner Phillip Phillips to Perform on MTV's NIKKI & SARA LIVE, 2/26February 21, 2013 MTV's Nikki & Sara LIVE welcome American Idol Season 11 winner and chart-topping artist, Phillip Phillips to their Times Square studio on Tuesday, February 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed. Tune in as Nikki & Sara dish on the latest in pop culture, talk to Phillips about his new single Gone, Gone, Gone, his upcoming tour and get tips on how they too can win American Idol.
Michelle Obama to Appear on THE DR. OZ SHOW, 1/28February 21, 2013Michelle Obama, whose advocacy for fitness and nutrition have been a cornerstone of her work as First Lady, will appear on the nationally Syndicated The Dr. Oz Show on the third anniversary of her monumental 'Let's Move!' campaign. Joined by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, the First Lady will discuss how physical activity affects children's health and academic achievement. The episode will air Thursday, February 28, to coincide with a major announcement about bringing physical activity back to schools, to be made by Mrs. Obama and Secretary Duncan.
25th Annual Producer's Guild of America Awards Set for 1/19/2014February 21, 2013The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that the Producers Guild Awards, honoring excellence in motion picture, television and new media productions, will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
CBS SUNDAY MORNING to Showcase Harry Winston Jeweler's Red Carpet Gems, 2/24February 21, 2013When superstar actresses hit the red carpet for Hollywood's biggest night this weekend, an elite few will be draped in millions of dollars in diamonds on loan from Harry Winston Jewelers. Serena Altschul goes behind the scenes at the famed gem dealer to see how the diamonds go from the company's salons to gracing some of the world's most famous faces on CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD to be broadcast Feb. 24 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.
Fox Announces 2012-13 WRITERS INTENSIVE Program FinalistsFebruary 21, 2013Fox Audience Strategy today announced its sophomore class for the Fox Writers Intensive (FWI), the company's advanced writer's program designed to nurture experienced writers who have diverse voices, backgrounds and life experiences. The program also is meant to create a strong pipeline of well-rounded talent for potential staffing on Fox television, feature film and digital entertainment productions, as well as for potential pitches to HarperCollins.
R U FASTER THAN A REDNECK? to Premiere on SPEED, 2/22February 21, 2013The first eight episodes have been ordered, and the show is set to premiere Feb. 22 at 10 p.m. ET, following live coverage of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race from Daytona before settling into its regular time slot, Mondays at 9 p.m. ET.