Ron Howard's WILLOW Set for 25th Anniversary DVD/Blu-ray Release, 3/12January 6, 2013Journey to the far corners of your imagination with Willow, for the first time ever on stunning Blu-ray! Written and produced by George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard, the film tells a timeless fantasy tale in which heroes come in all sizes...and adventure is the greatest magic of all. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the unforgettable classic has been fully digitally restored and debuts on Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack March 12, 2013 from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
Southern Rep Presents 3X3: THE ONE ACTS at Mid-City Theatre, 1/14-1/15January 6, 2013Southern Rep continues its 'New Plays New Orleans' mission with 3X3: THE ONE ACTS by Kerry Cahill, Michael Santos, and Jon Broder, continues a year-long cycle presenting works by eleven senior members of 6X6 Play Slam. The 6X6 Play Slam, now in its third year, is a group of local playwrights who write 10-minute plays which are presented six times a year by Southern Rep Theatre. 3X3: THE ONE ACTS runs January 14th and 15th, 2013, at 7:30pm, at Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA.
Sarah Michelle Gellar May Return to TV in New SitcomJanuary 6, 2013Everyone's favorite vampire slayer from the late 1990s is eyeing a return to television. TVLine.com reports that Sarah Michelle Gellar, who shot to fame on Joss Whedon's BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, is poised to star in an upcoming, unnamed sitcom for 20th Century Fox.
Three-Part Series BATTLEGROUND: RHINO WARS to Premiere 3/7 on Animal PlanetJanuary 6, 2013The world renowned Greater Kruger area of South Africa, just north of Johannesburg, is the new ground zero in a war to protect magnificent creatures on the edge of extinction. Rhinoceroses are being hunted to death by poachers who will stop at nothing to kill them just to take their horns. The death toll is astonishing; each year, nearly 500 rhinos are killed with baby rhinos and calves separated from their mothers and left to fend on their own. The human toll too is steep. More than 100 park rangers have been killed by these poachers in the battle to halt these criminals. The situation is worsening. Park rangers and security forces are desperate for help. And now four U.S. special forces veterans have come to help fight for the rhinos...
THE INJUSTICE FILES: HOODS OF SUSPICION Explores Racism in America on ID, 2/13January 6, 2013Less than one year ago, the killing of young Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida sparked a nationwide dialog on racial profiling practices, including 'stand-your-ground' laws, which state that a person may justifiably use force in self-defense when there is reasonable belief of an unlawful threat. These laws, which on their face may seem fair, have often been used to discriminate against, intimidate and even murder innocent minorities. This February, Investigation Discovery goes on an in-depth investigation of modern day racial profiling practices in the next installment of THE INJUSTICE FILES series from Emmy nominated filmmaker Keith Beauchamp. Looking at three distinct cases that illustrate how self-defense practices discriminate against African Americans, THE INJUSTICE FILES: HOOD OF SUSPICION premieres Wednesday, February 13 at 8 PM (E/P).
ID Joins Kennedy Family, Civil Rights Legends for MARCH TO JUSTICE, 2/25January 6, 2013 'The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.' Nearly fifty years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. proclaimed these words as he called for racial equality after completing the historic voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama. But the question still remains today: has the United States of America made true progress in becoming a society in which all people are treated as equals? Reflecting on our nation's ongoing pursuit of equal rights, Investigation Discovery presents ID FILMS: MARCH TO JUSTICE produced exclusively for ID by NBC News' Peacock Productions. With unprecedented access to a civil rights pilgrimage attended by champions of the movement and three generations of the Kennedy family, MARCH TO JUSTICE premieres exclusively on Investigation Discovery on Monday, February 25 at 8 PM (E/P).
Velocity's KINGS OF CRASH Set to Premiere on 2/10January 6, 2013The world of the demolition derby can be summed up by one simple axiom - 'smash or be smashed.' This February, Velocity offers a front-row seat to the explosive egos, intense competition and automotive carnage that make these destructive events impossible to turn away from. KINGS OF CRASH is set in the world of legalized road rage, where the accidents aren't accidents, and the characters are as combustible as the collisions. The series follows the demolition derby circuit in rural Utah, where four-wheeled gladiators including TJ, the Sweat Brothers, and Gumby the Stormin' Mormon compete for bragging rights, family honor, and enough prize money to repair their cars for the next event. KINGS OF CRASH premieres Sunday February 10 at 10:00 PM (ET/PT) on Velocity.
SHARK TANK on ABC Wins Key Demo Friday NightJanuary 6, 2013 Returning to an all-original lineup on the night for the first time since mid-November opposite the Cotton Bowl on Fox, ABC was the #1 non-sports network on Friday in Adults 18-49, leading CBS' original schedule by 7% and NBC by 25%.
DATELINE NBC was #1 Non-Sports Telecast in Time Slot on FridayJanuary 6, 2013 * From 9-11 p.m. ET, Dateline NBC' averaged a 1.5/4 in 18-49 and 5.7 million viewers overall. From its first half-hour to its fourth, 'Dateline' grew by 64 percent in adults 18-49 (to a 1.8 rating from a 1.1), by 60 percent in adults 25-54 (2.4 vs. 1.5) and 63 percent or 2.7 million persons in total viewers (6.9 million vs. 4.2 million).
Encore to Premiere HINDENBURG: THE LAST FLIGHT on 3/11January 6, 2013The U.S. television premiere of the dramatic ENCORE Original Event, 'Hindenburg: The Last Flight,' will debut Monday, March 11th and Tuesday, March 12th at 8pm et/pt on ENCORE. Based on the 1930s disaster that ended an era of airship aviation, the two-part drama will air as part of ENCORE's 'Big Miniseries Showcase,' a weekly programming destination of fan favorites and classic titles.
Encore to Present THE ELVIS COLLECTION Throughout MayJanuary 6, 2013 ENCORE will present 'The Elvis Collection,' showcasing a robust slate of classic films starring 'The King,' documentaries and features that pay tribute to Elvis Presley, which will only be seen on ENCORE, throughout the month of May. 'The Elvis Collection' will include some of Presley's most popular performances in titles such as Roustabout, Blue Hawaii, G.I. Blues, King Creole, Clambake and more, to be announced.
Starz Entertainment and Michael Bay Begin Production on BLACK SAILSJanuary 6, 2013 Starz Entertainment announced today that production has begun in Cape Town, South Africa on the new original series 'Black Sails' from executive producer Michael Bay and Platinum Dunes with Neil Marshall (The Descent, 'Game of Thrones') set to direct the first episode. The new STARZ Original series is set to air in 2014. The straight-to-series, eight-episode first season of the gritty pirate adventure centers on the tales of Captain Flint and his men, and takes place twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic 'Treasure Island.'
Starz to Premiere DA VINCI'S DEMONS on 4/12January 6, 2013Starz announced today that the historical fantasy 'Da Vinci's Demons,' an original series created by David S. Goyer, co-writer of The Dark Knight Trilogy, will premiere on STARZ in the U.S. on Friday, April 12 at 10 pm, following the finale of 'Spartacus: War of the Damned.' After the premiere on April 12th, the series will air Friday nights at 9pm et/pt. The eight-episode drama, produced by Adjacent Productions, follows the 'untold' story of the world's greatest genius, Leonardo da Vinci, during his turbulent youth in Renaissance Florence. BBC Worldwide is distributing the series internationally and Fox International Channels (FIC) has acquired the series across FIC's portfolio of 200 pay-TV entertainment channels. FIC will be premiering the show to audiences in 120 countries in Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa in the month of April.
NBC Orders New Drama CAMP for Summer 2013January 6, 2013 NBC has picked up the sly new drama series 'Camp' for 13 episodes for broadcast in Summer 2013, it was announced today by Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment.
STAR WARS Autographed Poster Up for Auction at Chenango River Theatre's Winter GalaJanuary 6, 2013A beautifully framed Star Wars poster, autographed by the major stars of the first movie in the series, has just been added as one of the featured items. The poster joins the Springsteen autographed guitar & the Ali autographed boxing glove up for auction at Chenango River Theatre's annual Winter Gala to be held at the Silo Restaurant on Jan. 19, 6:00-9:30pm.
OWN Picks Up 4 New Series; Announces Programming for 2013January 6, 2013OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today new programming for 2013 including four new original series coming later this year: 'Blackboard Wars,' 'Golden Sisters,' 'Raising Whitley' (working title) and 'Dogfellas' (working title). OWN's first scripted series from Tyler Perry, the one-hour drama 'The Haves and the Have Nots' and half-hour comedy series 'Love Thy Neighbor,' are set to premiere on Wednesday, May 29. In addition, the network's popular original series return with all-new episodes including 'Oprah's Master Class,' 'Oprah: Where Are They Now?,' 'Oprah's Next Chapter' and 'Iyanla: Fix My Life.'
Auditions for NJ Rep's NOIR to be Held 2/1January 6, 2013The New Jersey Repertory Company will hold auditions for their upcoming original play by Stan Werse on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Ripley-Grier in NYC by appointment only.