WB Develops Think Tank to Roll Out an Animated Film Each YearJanuary 7, 2013 Warner Bros. Pictures has formed a feature animation creative consortium, marking a new and innovative approach to the establishment of a diverse and far-reaching animation slate. The announcement was made today by Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group.
Coast 2 Coast Presents the BLAZIN VYBEZ Mixtape by Fiyah MarshallJanuary 7, 2013 Reggae/Dancehall artist Fiyah Marshall has released the "Blazin Vybez" mixtape. The 16 track project, presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Promotion, is now available for download. The mixtape features Fiyah Marshall with appearances by Acafool, Youn Lion, DJ Trans, A-Lex, Marlon Asher, Teo, and Cristol.
Photo Flash: Tomorrow's Episode of THE NEW NORMALJanuary 7, 2013On THE NEW NORMAL's all-new episode airing tomorrow, entitled 'The Goldie Rush,' Bryan (Andrew Rannells) and David (Justin Bartha) discuss their future and how big they want to grow their family. The conversation leads them back to Expanding Families where Gary (guest-star Michael Hitchcock) reveals that he wants a family of his own but he can't seem to find the right guy. Bryan and David play matchmakers and set him up with Bryan's ex-boyfriend and legendary party boy Monty (guest star Matt Bomer, "White Collar"), but their plan leads to more than they bargained for when Monty asks Goldie (Georgia King) to be his surrogate. Elsewhere, Rocky (NeNe Leakes) and Jane (Ellen Barkin) help Shania (Bebe Wood) deal with some mean girls.
Photo Flash: Tomorrow's DON'T TRUST THE B---- IN APARTMENT 23 EpisodeJanuary 7, 2013On DON'T TRUST THE B---- IN APARTMENT 23's episode 'The Scarlet Neighbor...', set to air tomorrow night, June and Chloe attend their first tenants' meeting after a new family moves in the building, but they make a scandalous scene and June quickly realizes that she needs to clean up Chloe's act so that they're not branded the floozies of the building. However things backfire when Chloe decides to set her sights on Mark, which is then further complicated by James' attempt to sabotage June's virtuous efforts, on 'Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23,' TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Multi-Instrumentalist David Lindley to Play Kanbar Center in CA, 2/16January 7, 2013 David Lindley has worked extensively in many genres, performing with artists as varied as Curtis Mayfield, to Dolly Parton. He has long championed the concept of world music. David has mastered such a wide variety of instruments that Acoustic Guitar magazine referred to Lindley, not as a multi-instrumentalist, but instead as a 'maxi-instrumentalist' in a cover story about his career to date in 2005. He will be performing an intimate solo performance for one night only in San Rafael on Saturday February 16th presented by Murphy Productions & Famous4 and in association with the Kanbar Center at the Osher Marin JCC.
J Rand Releases THE HEARTBREAK KID Mixtape with Coast 2 CoastJanuary 7, 2013Interscope recording artist J Rand has released "The Heartbreak Kid" mixtape. The 12 track project, presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Promotion and hosted by the LA Lakers, is now available for download. The mixtape features J Rand with appearances by Juvenile, Juicy J, and Doe B.
E! Picks Up New Reality Culinary Series PLAYING WITH FIREJanuary 7, 2013E! Entertainment dishes up an exclusive look inside the lives of the driving personalities who are at the forefront of New York's world-renowned culinary scene with a new unscripted series, Playing with Fire. The series showcases the movers and shakers of New York's exciting restaurant industry as they work to strike a balance between busy professional and personal lives in a city known for its cut-throat competitiveness, vigorous pace and of course delectable cuisine. Playing with Fire began production in fall 2012 and is set to premiere April 2013, E! Entertainment President Suzanne Kolb announced today.
KOBO TOWN to Perform at The Living Room in NYC, 1/12January 7, 2013Founded by Trinidadian-Canadian songwriter Drew Gonsalves, Kobo Town takes the intricate wordplay of classic Caribbean music and runs it through a 21st Century filter. In the world of Kobo Town calypso, roots reggae, and acoustic instrumentation meet innovative production techniques, social commentary and indie rock attitude. Kobo Town's second album Jumbie in the Jukebox will be released in May, 2013 by Stonetree and Cumbancha.
FACE THE NATION Finishes First in 4th Quarter for the First Time Since 1987January 7, 2013In fourth quarter 2012 (most current), CBS News' FACE THE NATION WITH BOB SCHIEFFER finished first in both households and viewers in a fourth quarter for the first time since the advent of people meters (at least August 1987). FACE THE NATION is also up +14% in both households (2.4/06 from 2.1/05) and viewers (3.28m from 2.89m) and even in adults 25-54 (0.8/03) compared to fourth quarter 2011. FACE THE NATION posted its best fourth quarter deliveries in households since 2001, in viewers since 1992 and matched last year's adults 25-54 fourth quarter delivery.
SUPERTRAMP's Roger Hodgson to Launch 2013 World TourJanuary 7, 2013The legendary songwriter and vocalist Roger Hodgson, co-founder and original singer-songwriter from Supertramp, begins his 2013 world tour with three special shows in the US before heading off to Australia and Europe. Fans the world over have been thrilled with Hodgson's unforgettable songs such as, "Take the Long Way Home," "Give a Little Bit," "The Logical Song," "Breakfast in America," "Dreamer," "School," "Child of Vision," "Even in the Quietest Moments," "It's Raining Again," and "Fool's Overture."
Director David R. Ellis Dies at 60January 7, 2013SNAKES ON A PLANE director David R. Ellis has passed away at the age of 60 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Deadline has reported. The cause of his death is not yet known.
E! Orders Ryan Lochte Reality Show; to Premiere this SpringJanuary 7, 2013 Whether winning a handful of Olympic medals at the 2012 London Games (including two Golds), setting a new benchmark for partying, or designing his own line of over-the-top sneakers, Ryan Lochte is a lightning rod personality whose buzz-worthy life is showcased on E!'s new docu-series, "What Would Ryan Lochte Do?," from Intuitive Entertainment. E! Entertainment President Suzanne Kolb announced the new six episode series following the superstar athlete, which is set to premiere April 2013 on E!
Hailee Steinfeld, Amber Heard Join McG's Upcoming ThrillerJanuary 7, 2013EuropaCorp and Relativity Media have closed deals with Amber Heard (The Rum Diary, Paranoia), Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) and Connie Nielsen (Gladiator) for their Untitled Thriller project starring previously announced Oscar-winner Kevin Costner (The Bodyguard, Dances With Wolves, Open Range). McG (Charlie's Angels, Terminator Salvation) directs the gripping action tale from a screenplay by Luc Besson (Taken, Transporter) and Adi Hasak (From Paris With Love). The film is currently in production in Paris and will continue in Serbia, where it will wrap on April 22nd.
Election Night Boosts ABC NEWS to Big 4th Quarter in 2012January 7, 2013From Election Night, fierce battles in Washington and conflict in Gaza to Superstorm Sandy and the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the last three months of 2012 witnessed some of the biggest stories of the year. Whenever news broke, Americans turned to ABC News to see the whole picture on television, on radio and online. ABC News has surged into 2013 propelled by strong ratings in the fourth quarter of 2012, putting the News division in its best competitive position in years with continued growth and strength across every program.