Annual NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Hits Highest Broadcast Numbers Since 2009February 2, 2013From 8-10 p.m., 'The 44th Annual NAACP Awards' (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall) matched its year-ago rating in adults 18-49 and equaled its highest result since 2009. From its first half-hour to its fourth, 'The NAACP Awards' grew by 29 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 0.9 from a 0.7) and 13 percent in total viewers (3.345 million vs. 2.971 million).
Photo Flash: ELEMENTARY's 'Details'February 2, 2013On ELEMENTARY's upcoming episode, entitled 'Details,' Sherlock investigates what he believes will be an open-and-shut case after Detective Bell is attacked. However, the case takes an unexpected turn when the suspected assailant is found dead. Meanwhile, Sherlock encourages Joan to learn self-defense, on ELEMENTARY, Thursday, Feb. 14 (10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Check out a first look below!
Photo Flash: First Look - LAW & ORDER: SVU's 'Secrets Exhumed'February 2, 2013On LAW & ORDER: SVU's upcoming episode, 'Secrets Exhumed,' when FBI Agent Dana Lewis (guest star Harden) suspects that a 25 year-old rape-murder case in New York is connected to several unsolved cases across the country, she joins the SVU in investigating the crimes. As Lewis relentlessly pursues her prime suspect (guest star Harold Perrineau), Detectives Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Amaro (Danny Pino) have their doubts about his guilt. Also starring Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola), Dann Florek (Captain Donald Cragen), Richard Belzer (Sergeant John Munch) and Kelli Giddish (Detective Amanda Rollins.) Also guest starring Jay Karnes. 'Secrets Exhumed' airs February 13 at 9PM on NBC.
VIDEO: The New Directions Do DIVA on Next Week's All-New GLEE!February 2, 2013In next week's GLEE, 'Diva', Finn challenges the Glee club to find their inner powerhouses for 'Diva Week.' Meanwhile, in New York, Kurt can no longer take Rachel's arrogant attitude and calls her out, causing tension between the two friends. Also, Emma is in a whirlwind preparing for her upcoming wedding in the all-new 'Diva' episode of Glee airing on Thursday, February 7th on FOX. Watch The New Directions' full performance of Beyonce's DIVA below!
Mark Waters to Helm VAMPIRE ACADEMY Adaptation; Zoey Deutch to StarFebruary 1, 2013Deadline has announced that Waters will direct the first film in the young adult VAMPIRE ACADEMY series. His brother, Daniel Waters, writer of HEATHERS, penned the script. Preger Entertainment is set to produce with Angry Films. IM Global's Stuart Ford has also signed on as executive producer.
Rob Riggle to Lead Fox's Comedy Pilot THE GABRIELSFebruary 1, 2013Rob Riggle has officially signed on to star in Fox's upcoming comedy pilot, THE GABRIELS, Deadline has announced. The project, written by Andrew Gurland and Justin Hurwitz, was previously titled HOUSE RULES.
Photo Flash: PARKS AND RECREATION's 'Emergency Response'February 1, 2013On PARKS AND RECREATION's upcoming episode 'Emergency Response,' Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park, but their plans are derailed when a city-wide emergency response drill is called.
The Academy to Honor OSCAR Nominees at Awards Luncheon on MondayFebruary 1, 2013Seventeen of the 20 nominees in the acting categories will be among more than 160 Oscar nominees who will gather at noon on Monday, February 4, at the Beverly Hilton when the Academy honors this year's Oscar contenders at its annual Nominees Luncheon.
Anna Gunn to Star in Bravo's Scripted Drama Series RITAFebruary 1, 2013Bravo Media announced today they have signed actress Anna Gunn to star in the lead role in "Rita," one of the network's first scripted drama pilots slated to commence production Spring, 2013. "Rita" will be directed by Miguel Arteta who will also executive produce the pilot. Bravo recently announced they greenlit another scripted drama pilot "The Joneses," produced by ABC Studios, as part of the network's overall strategy to expand its non-scripted original programming slate into the scripted genre. Both pilots center on the complex dynamics of modern families. The network plans to debut its first original scripted series in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Freestyle's GENIUS ON HOLD Doc to Premiere in LA & NYC in MarchFebruary 1, 2013 Freestyle Releasing announced today that they have set March 1st, 2013 as the theatrical release date for GENIUS ON HOLD, the revealing documentary written and directed by Gregory Marquette ("Innocents"). The film was produced by Walter T. Shaw, and co-produced by Diana Ross-Shaw and is narrated by Academy-Award Nominee Frank Langella ("Frost/Nixon," "Robot & Frank").
Hollywood Legend Jodie Foster to Appear at Sun Valley Film FestivalFebruary 1, 2013Jodie Foster, Academy Award-winning actress and recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards for her outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment, will be a featured guest at the 2013 Sun Valley Film Festival, March 14-17 in Sun Valley, Idaho, presented by Zions Bank. The Festival will feature over 50 curated cutting-edge films, TV premieres, special children's programming, fabulous parties, engaging coffee talks with industry insiders, intimate filmmaker dinners, apres ski gatherings, a screenwriters lab, a spectacular closing awards ceremony and more.
CRITIC'S CUT: Broadway Vets Destined to be a SMASHFebruary 1, 2013In honor of NBC's SMASH welcoming Broadway veterans Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez, and Andy Mientus to their ranks - in addition to Megan Hilty, Christian Borle, and numerous other guest stars - we thought we'd compile a list of additional theater stars we'd love to see tapped for a role in honor of the second season kicking off next week!
TBS to Premiere MEN AT WORK Season 2 in AprilFebruary 1, 2013TBS has announced premiere dates for two of its original series set to hit the air in April. The network's hit original sitcom Men at Work is scheduled to launch its second season Thursday, April 4, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT). And TBS's new competition series Who Gets the Last Laugh? is set to premiere Tuesday, April 16, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT).