ABC Family to Premiere All-ASL Episode of SWITCHED AT BIRTH, 3/4January 11, 2013ABC Family's award-winning original series, "Switched at Birth," will produce an episode told entirely in American Sign Language (ASL), a first for a scripted series on mainstream television, which will premiere Monday, March 4 at 8:00PM ET/PT.
NIGHTLINE Hits Period Highs in New Time SlotJanuary 11, 2013 On January 10, 2013, ABC's "Nightline" hit time period highs in the 12:35 a.m. time-slot across all target demos: Total Viewers (1.950 million), Adults 25-54 (992,000) and Adults 18-49 (751,000), according to Fast National Preliminary Live + Same Day Nielsen data.
Matt Damon to Appear on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, 1/24January 11, 2013 After ten years of being 'bumped,' Academy Award winner Matt Damon will at long-last appear on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Damon and Kimmel will face off THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 at 11:35 p.m., ET/PT, when Damon makes his first official guest appearance on the show.
Disney XD, Marvel, & First Book Team Up for Children's Literacy Initiative MARVEL COMICS CLOSE-UPJanuary 11, 2013Disney XD, Marvel Entertainment, First Book and ABC Owned Television Stations have teamed up to champion children's literacy through the 'Reading With: Marvel Comics Close-Up' initiative, it was announced today by David Levine, Vice President and General Manager, Disney XD Worldwide, and Jeph Loeb, Marvel's Executive Vice President - Head of Television. A Saturday, January 12 event at the Burbank Public Library will showcase the initiative designed to encourage reading and includes the donation of more than 210,000 books to several communities across the country. The initiative also features a series of Disney XD interstitials, 'Marvel Comics Close-Up,' hosted by Marvel's Chief Creative Officer, Joe Quesada, and teen actor Dylan Riley Snyder ('Kickin' It') beginning Monday, January 21, during the second season premiere of 'Ultimate Spider-Man' on Disney XD. Further encouraging kids to read, new and classic Marvel Comics stories will be available at disneyxd.com/comics.
CRITIC'S CUT: Top 10 Most Hotly Anticipated Spring PremieresJanuary 11, 2013BWW TV World is thrilled to present our weekly Critic's Cut: slicing the best (and the worst) moments of pop culture into ten little digestible pieces. This week's inaugural edition presents the most anticipated spring premieres and returns. Check out the top 10 below!
ABC Considering Live-Action STAR WARS TV SeriesJanuary 10, 2013At today's TCA winter press tour stop, ABC President Paul Lee spoke to Entertainment Weekly, confirming that the network was eyeing a potential live-action STAR WARS TV series, following the the successful acquirement of Lucasfilms.
Photo Flash: 1600 PENN's 'Meet the Parent,' Airing 1/24January 10, 2013On 1600 PENN's upcoming episode, 'Meet the Parent,' airing Jan. 24 on NBC, a determined President Gilchrist (Bill Pullman) uses his clout to track down someone that just might prove to be someone of major importance to the First Family. Meanwhile, the Gilchrist's host the Austrian Chancellor (guest star David St. James) and his wife (guest star Rebecca Wysocki ), but when Emily (Jenna Elfman) questions proper protocol and tries to do things her own special way, she lands herself in quite a difficult situation. Elsewhere, Skip (Josh Gad) realizes his true calling in life. Martha MacIsaac, Andre Holland, Amara Miller and Benjamin Stockham also star. Robbie Amell and Rene Auberjonois guest star.
VIDEO: Extended Trailer for GANGSTER SQUADJanuary 10, 2013Machinima has just debuted an extended trailer for the upcoming action film GANGSTER SQUAD, directed by Ruben Fleischer and starring Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Nick Nolte, Robert Patrick, Michael Peña, Giovanni Ribisi, Anthony Mackie, Emma Stone and Sean Penn. The film is set to open in theaters on January 11. Check it out below!
Photo Flash: GO ON'S Upcoming Episode 'Comeback Player of the Year'January 10, 2013On GO ON's upcoming episode, 'COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR,' airing on Jan. 22, Ryan (Matthew Perry) fears the group chemistry will change and feels threatened by the return of the very popular and beautiful former group member, Simone (Piper Perabo) who tries to force the group to choose between her and Ryan. Meanwhile Steven (John Cho) and Mr. K (Brett Gelman) buddy bond and along with Terrell Owens, teach Ryan a lesson. Anne (Julie White) prevents Danny (Seth Morris) from being taken to the cleaners in his divorce.Laura Benanti, Suzy Nakamura, Tyler James Williams, Tonita Castro, Bill Cobbs, Sarah Baker and Allison Miller also star.
Photo Flash: First Look at PARENTHOOD's Season Finale, Airing 1/22January 10, 2013On PARENTHOOD's fourth season finale, airing Jan. 22 on NBC, Jasmine (Joy Bryant) and Crosby (Dax Shepard) plan an anniversary get away and receive exciting news. Kristina (Monica Potter) and Adam (Peter Krause) prepare for the next phase of her treatment. Drew (Miles Heizer) learns the results of his college applications. Amber (Mae Whitman) and Ryan (Matt Lauria) discuss the future of their relationship. Joel (Sam Jaeger) and Julia (Erika Christensen) plan an event for the entire Braverman family. Meanwhile, Sarah (Lauren Graham) is forced to make a decision about her relationships with Mark (Jason Ritter) and Hank (Ray Romano). Also starring Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Max Burkholder, Xolo Mariduena, Tyree Brown and Savannah Paige Rae.
NET WORTH TV WITH TERRY BRADSHAW Welcomes Portland, Maine to its Media MarketJanuary 10, 2013 Net Worth TV with Terry Bradshaw is pleased to welcome Portland, Maine and vicinity to its media markets. The American Northeast is one which is rich in history and beauty, and is well-known for its superb educational facilities. Portland, located near the sea shore, is ranked as one of the safest cities in the country and nearly one quarter of the state's population calls it home. It is a port city, and the largest one, which makes it economically important. This naturally beautiful area is one of the United States' treasures and welcomes visitors year-round for both winter and summer activities. Residents and tourists in these locations can watch the first-rate television show on CBS WGME-TV.
Grammy Nominee Kenny Wayne Shepherd to Headline Clearwater Sea-Blues FestivalJanuary 10, 2013 Kenny Wayne Shepherd, recipient of five Grammy nominations and two Billboard Music Awards, will headline the Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival. Tens of thousands of passionate blues fans will enjoy world-class blues to the backdrop of superb Gulf Coast sunsets. Taking place on February 16 and 17, 2013, the Sea-Blues festival will feature performances by nationally recognized blues artists as well as a carefully curated spectrum of seafood dishes by local restaurants.
TODAY Takes the Week in Key Adult DemoJanuary 10, 2013 NBC's 'Today' continues to post long-term growth winning the week in the key demo A25-54. The win marked 'Today's' biggest demo advantage over GMA (+121k) since the week of August 6, 2012 (second week of London Olympics). This was 'Today's' first outright viewer win in the demo since the week of August 13, 2012. 'Today' posted the largest week-to-week growth in total viewers versus the competition and was up versus its 4Q'12/season-to-date average in total viewers.
Michael Phelps Set for Fifth Season of THE HANEY PROJECT, Premiering 2/25January 10, 2013Michael Phelps, the most-decorated Olympian of all time, is jumping out of the pool and on to the golf course with plans for his next chapter in life - to play the world's greatest golf courses and improve his golf game under the watchful eye of Hank Haney - on The Haney Project, Golf Channel's popular series debuting its fifth season on Monday, Feb. 25, at 9 p.m. ET.