Cinema for Peace to Honor Ben Affleck with '2013 Humanitarian Award'December 23, 2012The Cinema for Peace Foundation announced today that Academy Award-winning actor, filmmaker and founder of the Eastern Congo Initiative, Ben Affleck, will be honored with the Cinema for Peace Humanitarian Award at the 2013 Gala for Humanity on January 11 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. Each year since 2002, Cinema for Peace gives the Humanitarian Award to an individual and his or her organization who has demonstrated the foresight, courage and leadership required to take a stand against extreme injustice, intolerance and inequalities.
EXTENDED PREVIEW: Lionsgate's TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D, 1/4December 23, 2012Lionsgate's TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D hits theaters in just a few weeks on Jan. 4. Check below for all of the details on the upcoming horror flick in the popular franchise, including the latest trailer!
Big, Bad MACHINES OF GLORY to Debut 12/30 on DiscoveryDecember 21, 2012 It's heavy equipment like you have never seen it before. Hosted by Johnny Littlefield 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' (ABC) and 'Dude Room' (Discovery), Discovery Channel's newest competition series MACHINES OF GLORY premieres Sunday, December 30 beginning at 6 PM E/P. The series features three crews of highly-skilled machine operators who battle it out to prove who is king of the construction world.
VIDEO: First Look - KROLL SHOW on Comedy CentralDecember 21, 2012Nick Kroll comes to COMEDY CENTRAL in several forms! From an inappropriate basketball ref to a renowned canine plastic surgeon and the fabulous 'Fabrice Fabrice,' Kroll weaves his extensive cast of characters into the new sketch, pop culture weekly series KROLL SHOW. A fresh take on sketch comedy, KROLL SHOW showcases Kroll's incredible ability to create memorable and hilarious characters that pop off the screen. Eight episodes begin on Wednesday, January 16 at 10:30 p.m., following all-new episodes of 'Workaholics.' Check out a first look below!
Disney's PLANES Set for an August 2013 ReleaseDecember 21, 2012 Dusty, the small-town crop-duster from DisneyToon Studios' upcoming feature 'Planes,' has found his voice: Emmy Award-winning actor Jon Cryer. 'Planes,' an all-new, CG-animated comedy action adventure, will be released in theaters on August 9, 2013, Disney announced today.
FRANK ZAPPA PLAYS THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA Tribute Album Now AvailableDecember 21, 2012The ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST honors the American Composer's "Signature Guitar Compositions" on iTunes. Released on this year's anniversary of FZ's death (December 4), FRANK ZAPPA PLAYS THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA--A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE features the classic recordings of "Watermelon In Easter Hay," "Black Napkins" and "Zoot Allures," as well as the earliest versions from the Vault at the time of the original CD release in 1996 (still available from Barfko-Swill). It was one final wish of the Composer that these not be performed by anyone else; Dweezil Zappa is the sole exception with respect to the latter two works.
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE to Present 'Cruise in and Win Week,' 1/7-1/11December 21, 2012"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" with Emmy Award-winning host Meredith Vieira is giving contestants and one lucky home viewer the chance to escape the winter blues with a Disney Cruise Vacation! During "Millionaire's" "Cruise In and Win Week," airing January 7-11, a cruise vacation will be attached to one question in each contestant's game. If the contestant answers correctly, he or she will win the money attached to the question as well as Disney Cruise Vacation for four aboard the Disney Fantasy! Check local listings or go to http://www.millionairetv.com for time and channel.
Music Exec Gee Roberson Forms New Label In Association With Interscope Geffen A&MDecember 21, 2012Gee Roberson, Chairman of Geffen Records, will transition to create and own a full service record company to be distributed by Interscope Geffen A&M, it was announced today by Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman and CEO Jimmy Iovine and President and COO John Janick . This move is consistent and in further consolidation of his other highly successful entertainment interests including managerial and artist development company Blueprint Group.
THE WALKING DEAD Officially Renewed for Fourth SeasonDecember 21, 2012Since the apocalypse didn't come today, AMC has officially decided to keep on with their own version of it: the network announced that it has officially picked up its hit zombie apocalypse drama THE WALKING DEAD for a fourth season. Flipside: showrunner Glen Mazzara will not be returning.
Former Contestant Jason Castro to Host AMERICAN IDOL Viewing Party in NYC, 1/16December 21, 2012 Internationally-renowned recording artist and "American Idol" alum Jason Castro is set to release his Word Entertainment debut album, Only A Mountain, on January 15, 2013. On January 16, fans can join him for "An Evening with Jason Castro Benefitting MusiCares' Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund" in New York City. The event will include an acoustic set by the singer featuring his new music and a special viewing party for the premiere of the 12th Season of "American Idol" on FOX. At the start of the year, Castro is set to embark on Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, the world's No. 1 tour (first quarter), alongside headliner TobyMac.
ABC's CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Wins 10 PM Time Slot, 12/20December 21, 2012 At 8pm against the opening hour of Fox's The X Factor season closer, ABC's rebroadcast of I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown ranked #1 in its time period with Kids 2-11, beating the Fox finale by 26%. In fact, I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown stood as Thursday's top-rated broadcast program with Kids 2-11.
A WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS on NBC Takes Top Spot in Key DemosDecember 21, 2012At 8 p.m. ET, 'A White House Christmas: First Families Remember' (1.6/5 in 18-49, 8.5 million viewers overall) earned NBC's highest 18-49 and total-viewer results in the time period since an NFL telecast on November 22. In a competitive slot versus Fox's 'X Factor' finale, CBS's encore comedies and ABC's 'Charlie Brown' special, 'A White House Christmas' improved on NBC's time-period average from last season by 7 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 1.6 from a 1.5) and by 145 percent in total viewers (8.462 million vs. 3.451 million, L+SD non-sports). In total viewers, 'A White House Christmas: First Families Remember' was competitive with Fox's 'X Factor' finale (8.462 million vs. 8.948 million for 'X Factor' in that hour).
VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for ZAYTOUNDecember 21, 2012The newest trailer for ZAYTOUN has just been released - check it out below! In Beirut of 1982, a young Palestinian refugee and an Israeli fighter pilot form a tentative bond in their desperate attempt to escape war-torn Lebanon back to their home.
VIDEO: Kris Menace's Music Video for 'Lone Runner' Feat. UnaiDecember 21, 2012Following the success of ‘Hide' featuring Miss Kittin, Kris Menace releases the second single taken from his album, ‘Features'. 'Lone Runner' a collaboration between Kris and sublime Swedish dance music pioneer, Unai, who together deliver a stunning slice of electronica, drizzled with deep melancholy. Check out the music video for 'Lone Runner' below!