TBS' KING OF THE NERDS Premieres to Over 2 Million ViewersJanuary 18, 2013TBS's new competition series King of the Nerds got off to a strong start last night in the network's key demos. The series launch drew more than 1.2 million adults 18-49 in Live + Same Day, with 586,000 adults 18-34. In all, the premiere attracted 2 million total viewers.
SUITS Winter Premiere Bests Previous Summer ReturnJanuary 18, 2013 With plenty of broadcast and cable competition and coming off of a successful VOD/Online promotion of all the show's episodes to date, USA's hit original series SUITS returned to USA last evening with a mid-season premiere to stellar numbers, besting last summer's season two premiere and growing +34% in young viewers (P18-34).
Radius-TWC Picks Up Rights to TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOMJanuary 18, 2013RADiUS-TWC is proud to announce that it has acquired North American rights to the Sundance hit TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM that celebrated its world premiere with an overwhelming standing ovation at last night's Eccles screening. Produced by the beloved late A&M Records executive Gil Friesen whose dream was to tell this story about the unheralded back up singers to the world's greatest industry legends, TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM was directed by Grammy nominated Morgan Neville.
Prince to Be Honored at the 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDSJanuary 18, 2013 "The 2013 Billboard Music Awards" are set to return to ABC and will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas SUNDAY, MAY 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET), sponsored by Chevrolet and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The show will also honor Prince with the Billboard Icon Award. This Billboard chart-topper will also deliver an unforgettable performance during the broadcast executive produced by Don Mischer.
CBS SUNDAY MORNING to go Inside DOWNTON ABBEY's English Castle, 1/20January 18, 2013Correspondent Martha Teichner takes viewers on a private tour of Highclere Castle, the real English manor that serves as the backdrop for the popular TV drama "Downtown Abbey" on this weekend's CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD on the CBS Television Network.
Kendrick Lamar, Tiesto, & The Avett Brothers to Appear at KANROCKSASJanuary 18, 2013The heartland's newest major music festival--KANROCKSAS--returns this spring with Kendrick Lamar, Tiësto and The Avett Brothers leading the charge as the first confirmed acts. The two-day festival, set for Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, KS, will be represented by a diverse gamut of 30+ artists from rock, electronic and hip-hop genres. Look for more talent to be announced in the coming weeks.
TRUE LIFE to Return to MTV Tomorrow, 1/19January 18, 2013MTV's Emmy Award Winning series "True Life" returns with a marathon of brand new episodes airing on Saturday, January 19 starting at 3:00 p.m. ET/PT. The "True Life" marathon kicks off with a special episode that takes a look back at the most memorable people and topics ever featured on the show. The marathon continues with brand new episodes including: two women who make the ultimate decision of bringing forth life as a surrogate parent, young people who make drastic changes to their physical appearance with unusual plastic surgery, bridesmaids who want to call off their maid of honor duties when pushed to unreasonable limits, young right-wingers who are each waging individual battles against the establishment, and finally, young men dealing with pets creating havoc and chaos in their lives.
VIDEO: First Look - Amanda Seyfried in LOVELACEJanuary 18, 2013Entertainment Tonight has revealed the first clip from the upcoming biopic LOVELACE from Millenium Films. The film stars Amanda Seyfried ('Les Miserables', 'Mamma Mia!') as American porn star Linda Lovelace. The cast also includes Hank Azaria, Bobby Cannavale, Chris Noth, Robert Patrick, Wes Bentley, Sharon Stone, Juno Temple and Peter Sarsgaard. Get a first look below!
Final Season of THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER to Premiere 3/18January 18, 2013ABC Family has announced that the final season of THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER is set to air on Monday, March 18. In addition, an all-day marathon will air on the same day from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET/PT, leading into the premiere of the final season, starting at 8:00 PM ET/PT.
VIDEO: First Look - RED 2 TrailerJanuary 17, 2013The first trailer for RED 2 has just been released - check out the film's stars Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Mary-Louise Parker, and Anthony Hopkins in action below!.
DreamWorks Acquires SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK's Author's New NovelJanuary 17, 2013DreamWorks Studios has acquired the manuscript to Matthew Quick's latest work entitled "The Good Luck of Right Now," it was announced today by Holly Bario, President of Production of the studio. Quick authored the book "The Silver Linings Playbook," as well as the young adult novels "Boy 21," "Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock," and "Sorta Like a Rock Star."
TNT Orders Pilot for Bounty Hunter Drama Starring Geena DavisJanuary 17, 2013 TNT has ordered a pilot for an untitled bounty hunter drama starring Oscar(R)-winning, Emmy(R)-nominated actress Geena Davis (The Accidental Tourist, Commander in Chief). The dramatic and quirky project casts Davis as an unconventional bail bondswoman and bounty hunter whose eccentric personality and unusual tactics give her an advantage in a tough and unpredictable business. The show is inspired by the real-life story of Mackenzie Green.
Photo Flash: Mideason Premiere of RULES OF ENGAGMENT, 2/4January 17, 2013On RULES OF ENGAGEMENT's season premiere, 'Liz Moves In,' Liz temporarily moves in with Jeff and Audrey, and quickly irritates Audrey when she takes Jeff's side on everything. Meanwhile, Adam and Timmy team up to beat the rest of the company at ping pong, on the seventh season premiere of RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, Monday, Feb. 4 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
MOONSHINERS & AMISH MAFIA Dominate Primetime Cable in Male ViewersJanuary 17, 2013MOONSHINERS was the #1 cable program on Wednesday evening among Persons 25-54 and Men 25-54/18-49 delivery, no exclusions. It was also the #5 program in ALL OF TELEVISION (broadcast and cable) among Men 18-49 delivery. It earned a 2.32 HH, 2.01 P25-54 and 3.18 million total viewers P2+ average delivery.
Photo Flash: THE NEW NORMAL's 'Gaydar,' Airing 1/22January 17, 2013On THE NEW NORMAL's upcoming episode 'Gaydar,' Shania (Bebe Wood) meets Rocky's (NeNe Leakes) new crush, Chris (Mark Consuelos), she claims that her 'gaydar' is going off and that Chris might be more interested in men. Elsewhere, Jane (Ellen Barkin) is wondering if her fellow realtor, Brice (John Stamos), is just a fashionable guy or if he is into fashionable guys. Bryan (Andrew Rannells) decides to throw a dinner party that doubles as a Gay or Straight fact-finding mission. Meanwhile, David (Justin Barth) is struggling with how the world will treat their future son. Georgia King also stars. The New Normal airs on NBC on Tuesday, January 22 at 9:30pm!
Photo Flash: 30 ROCK's Penultimate EpisodeJanuary 17, 2013On 30 ROCK's penultimate episode 'A Goon's Deed in a Weary World,' set to air on Jan. 24, Liz and Criss (guest star James Marsden) receive some unexpected family news. Liz (Fey) tries to rally her staff to save 'TGS'. Tracy (Tracy Morgan) and Jenna (Jane Krakowski) start to plan for their careers beyond the show, while Kenneth (McBrayer) interferes with Jack's (Baldwin) appointment of a new NBC president.