A&E Greenlights RODEO GIRLS Reality SeriesJanuary 4, 2013A&E Network has lassoed its newest original real life series 'Rodeo Girls' (working title) from The Weinstein Company. Pre-production has commenced on the network's eight one-hour episode order. The announcement was made today by David McKillop, Executive Vice President of Programming for A&E Network and BIO Channel.
Chiller Reveals Winter 2013 ProgrammingJanuary 4, 2013Chiller kicks off a new year of scary good programming with the debut of its first original special of 2013, Chiller 13: Most Horrifying Hookups. In addition, this winter the network will feature two new-to-Chiller debuts with R.L. Stine's The Nightmare Room and cult favorite Pushing Daisies, which marks the first re-air of this series since its original run.
Print Book Sales Dipped in 2012January 4, 20132012 was not the year of the printed book. According to Publishers Weekly, sales of literary works in print form - including fiction, non-fiction, and all sorts - fell over 9 percent last year.
A&E to Premiere PSYCHO Prequel Series BATES MOTEL on 3/18January 4, 2013 A&E Network will premiere the new original scripted drama series 'Bates Motel' from executive producers Carlton Cuse ('Lost') and Kerry Ehrin ('Friday Night Lights') on Monday, March 18 at 10 PM ET/PT, it was announced today by Bob DeBitetto, President and GM of A&E Network and Bio Channel. 'Bates Motel' is a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film 'Psycho,' and promises to give viewers an intimate portrayal of how Norman Bates' psyche unravels through his teenage years. Fans will have access to the dark, twisted backstory of Norman Bates and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma, truly is. The series stars Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga ('Up in the Air,' 'The Departed'), Freddie Highmore ('Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' 'Finding Neverland'), Max Thieriot ('Disconnect'), Olivia Cooke ('Blackout') and Nicola Peltz ('The Last Airbender'). Season one also co-stars Nestor Carbonell ('Lost,' 'The Dark Knight Rises') and Mike Vogel ('Pan Am').
VIDEO: Co-Hosts Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Tout the GOLDEN GLOBES in New PromoJanuary 3, 2013The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and producer Dick Clark productions (dcp) present THE 70TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS live on Sunday, January 13, 2013. Next year's show will air live on NBC coast-to-coast from 5-8 p.m (PT) and 8-11 p.m. (ET) from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Below, check out an alll-new video featuring hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey!
Nancy Pelosi to Guest Star on 30 ROCK Series FinaleJanuary 3, 2013The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will appear on the one-hour 30 ROCK series finale. Tina Fey's universally acclaimed comedy is set to conclude its run on Jan. 31.
CBS Begins AFC Playoff Coverage with Indianapolis Colts-Baltimore Ravens Game, 1/6January 3, 2013 THE NFL ON CBS, home of Super Bowl XLVII, continues its 53rd year broadcasting the NFL with coverage of the 2013 American Football Conference Playoffs with the national broadcast of Wild Card Playoff Game #2 on Sunday, Jan. 6 (1:00 PM, ET) live on the CBS Television Network. The No. 5-seeded INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (11-5) visit the AFC North Champions and No. 4-seeded BALTIMORE RAVENS (10-6). THE NFL ON CBS's coverage begins with THE NFL TODAY, the Network's studio show (12:00 Noon-1:00 PM, ET), live from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.
CBS to Air Super Bowl Commercial Special; Boomer Esiason & Aisha Tyler to HostJanuary 3, 2013SUPER BOWL'S GREATEST COMMERCIALS 2013 is an interactive countdown special where viewers will be able to vote LIVE on CBS.com via Facebook and Twitter for their favorite Super Bowl Commercials. The special, hosted by Boomer Esiason, Analyst for CBS Sports' NFL pre-game show THE NFL TODAY, and Aisha Tyler, co-host of THE TALK, will be broadcast Wednesday, Jan. 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Photo Flash: First Look at 'Molly's Birthday' on MIKE & MOLLYJanuary 3, 2013On the Jan. 21 episode of CBS's comedy MIKE & MOLLY, entitled, 'Molly's Birthday,' Mike prepares to spoil Molly for her birthday, but his plans go awry after he eats psychedelic gelato made by Victoria's friend Tom, on MIKE & MOLLY, Monday, Jan. 21 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
2012 Marks Highest-Rated Year Ever for Golf ChannelJanuary 3, 2013In 2012, Golf Channel scored its most-watched year ever in the near 18-year history of the network. This marked the second consecutive most-watched year after a record breaking 2011. This continued surge in viewership since joining the NBC Sports Group early in 2011 has retained Golf Channel's status as the fastest-growing network on U.S. television (among networks serving 80 million or more homes throughout that span), according to data released today by The Nielsen Company.
9 Scientific, Technical Achievements To Be Honored With Academy AwardsJanuary 3, 2013 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that nine scientific and technical achievements represented by 25 individual award recipients will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Saturday, February 9, 2013.
MSNBC Beats CNN in Primetime for 4th Consecutive YearJanuary 3, 2013MSNBC is ringing in the New Year on a high note, topping CNN in primetime among A25-54 for the fourth consecutive year and among total viewers for the third straight year. MSNBC saw significant growth in 2012, up more than any other cable news network. Among total viewers, "Morning Joe," "Hardball," "PoliticsNation," "The Rachel Maddow Show" and "The Last Word" all had their best year ever in 2012 with several hitting time-period highs for MSNBC. Among adults 25-54, "Morning Joe," "PoliticsNation," "The Ed Show," "The Rachel Maddow Show" and "The Last Word" all had their best years ever in 2012.
Kelsey Grammer & Martin Lawrence May Partner for TV ComedyJanuary 3, 2013According to Deadline, cable television may be prepping for one of its most iconic partnerings in a long time. FRASIER star Kelsey Grammer and comedian Martin Lawrence are considering teaming up to star in and produce a comedy series for Lionsgate TV and its studio Debmar-Mercury. The two reportedly sat down with studio execs in November to discuss the potential series.
First Installment in R.S. Guthrie's Mystery/Thriller Series Now AvailableJanuary 3, 2013Crime's an ugly constant in the big city. L.A. Chicago. New York. But when a savage murder brutalizes a small town and neighbor turns on neighbor, a tough-as-nails cop is essential to restoring order. R.S. Guthrie 's latest release, Blood Land, is a gritty, emotional saga set in the Wyoming badlands with both greed and vengeance at its core. When billions of dollars in natural gas rights hang in the balance and the town's top law officer's wife is slain by her own blood, a reluctant hero is forced to battle his own demons and ultimately choose between justice, revenge, and duty. In the tradition of Dennis Lehane , Tony Hillerman and James Lee Burke , Guthrie's sparse, haunting storytelling compliments his talent for creating richly-drawn, unflinching law officers with human frailties and a sense of justice.