Photo Flash: First Look - Michelle Trachtenberg on CRIMINAL MINDSDecember 20, 2012Michell Trachtenberg (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, GOSSIP GIRL) is set to guest star on CBS' drama CRIMINAL MINDS in January. The episode is entitled, “Zugzwang,' and follows Reid, who discovers that his girlfriend has been kidnapped by her stalker, he and the BAU team band together to find her before it's too late, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Jan. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Michelle Trachtenberg guest stars as Diane, a genetics research assistant.
HGTV, DIY Network Donate $50,000 to Local Ohio & Detroit Rebuilding EffortsDecember 20, 2012As a result of HGTV and DIY Network's Raise A Roof College Challenge, more than $50,000 will be donated to local Rebuilding Together chapters in the towns of Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, Mich. The challenge, which spanned from Sept. 24 to Dec. 7, paired teams from two long-standing rival schools, The Ohio State University and University of Michigan, in a friendly competition with their fellow students to see which team from each college could raise the most funds for their local Rebuilding Together affiliate. After all donations were totaled, Team Diversity and Development from The Ohio State University and Team Shoelace from University of Michigan came out on top, collecting the most donations at their respective schools. Money raised by the teams, combined with HGTV and DIY Network's donation, total nearly $60,000 that will be used to support Rebuilding Together's vision of a safe and healthy home for every person.
VIDEO: Aubrey Plaza's Very Filthy Housewarming Present on CONANDecember 20, 2012Aubrey Plaza of PARKS AND RECREATION stopped by CONAN in hopes of having a vital question answered: where do you hang a giant naked portrait of yourself? She's got one of her own, courtesy of a fan, and reportedly, 'her booty is huge and drippy.' Check out Plaza's full interview with Conan below!
Natasha Henstridge, Sean Patrick Flanery, & Jennifer Gibson Star in COLD SPRING on LMN, 1/4December 20, 2012 Sara and Roy decide to start a new life after an almost fatal accident and move to the small town of Cold Spring. The accident also acts as a wake-up call for Roy who breaks off an affair he has been having with Diane, however she shows up declaring she cannot live without him. When Roy insists he will remain faithful to Sara, women begin turning up dead and Roy becomes the prime suspect.
AMERICAN CHOPPERS Finale, AMISH MAFIA Debut Launch Discovery To Ratings GoldDecember 20, 2012Discovery Channel's annual Prime Time week of programming titled 'MEGA WEEK' aired from Dec. 10-16 and delivered mega ratings for the network, earning 1.56 HH AA% / 1.24 P25-54 AA% and 2.17 million total viewers P2+ for the week. Sneak Peek and Series Premieres of AMISH MAFIA, and Super-Sized episodes of AMERICAN CHOPPER, FAST 'N LOUD and MOONSHINERS pushed Discovery Channel to #4 in all of cable Prime Time in total viewers and set a new record for Men 25-54. Discovery Channel also beat broadcast network ABC among Men 18-49 and 25-54 for the week.
USA Renews PSYCH for Season 8December 20, 2012Just in time for the holidays, USA has officially picked up its hit series PSYCH for an eighth season. The news was announced via the show's official Twitter: 'What better holiday present to give our fans than to announce #Psych has been picked up for an 8th season! Happy holidays!'
VIDEO: Carly Rose Watch: Sonenclar Duets with LeAnn Rimes & More on X FACTOR FinaleDecember 20, 2012On last night's part one of THE X FACTOR season finale, Carly Rose Sonenclar pulled out all the stops to prove she has what it takes to land the $5 million record deal. The 13-year-old gave three performances: a second, more polished version of Nina Simone's 'Feeling Good,' a celeb-duet with LeAnn Rimes to 'How Do I Live,' and finally, Leona Lewis' version of Leonard Cohen's classic 'Hallelujah.'
Comedy Central India Acquires Charlie Sheen's ANGER MANAGEMENTDecember 20, 2012Comedy Central India, the country's only 24/7 comedy channel, has pulled off a coup by acquiring exclusive airing rights to the world's most talked about comedy show - Anger Management -- from Lionsgate International Television, the two companies announced today. The show has received a tremendous opening in the US & has a sensational buzz going for it, and its international success paved the way for one of the biggest acquisitions in recent times in the English entertainment space in India, where fans are eagerly awaiting its debut.
ESPN and Cowboys Extend Cowboys Classic Labor Day Weekend Matchup Through 2024December 19, 2012 ESPN and the Dallas Cowboys have extended their agreement to bring a top college football game to the club's Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas during the Labor Day weekend that traditionally kicks off each season. The extension to continue the Cowboys Classic will begin with the 2015 contest and conclude with the 2024 game.
CBS Announces Midseason Viewership, Ratings GrowthDecember 19, 2012 At the mid-season mark, CBS is on its way to remaining America's most-watched network for the tenth time in 11 seasons, holding a commanding +3 million viewer lead over second-place NBC. The Network is also first in adults 25-54 and is now in its closest competitive position of the season in adults 18-49 (-0.2).
NBCUniversal & Mediacom Communications Sign Multi-Year TV Distribution AgreementDecember 19, 2012 NBCUniversal and Mediacom Communications today announced a multi-year affiliation agreement to offer NBCUniversal's entire portfolio of award-winning broadcast and cable content to Mediacom's customers. This agreement includes expansive rights to carry the Olympic Games, as well as on-demand content from NBCUniversal's cable and broadcast network portfolio and access to live channels across multiple platforms, both in and out of the home across the U.S.
Spike's INK MASTER Season 2 Finale is Most Watched Episode in Series HistoryDecember 19, 2012 The live finale of Season 2 of Spike's 'Ink Master' delivered 2.4 million viewers last night, Tuesday, December 18 (10:01 - 11:04 PM, ET/PT), making it the most-watched episode in series history and the fifth largest audience in network history for a non-sports original series telecast.
Disney XD Soars to Greatest Year in its History with Primetime ViewershipDecember 19, 2012 Disney XD rocketed to its biggest year in the network's history (including its 10 years as Toon Disney) with solid ratings from its growing array of original series -- most notably its top three live-action comedies , "Lab Rats," "Pair of Kings" and "Kickin' It" - in addition to the hit Marvel animated series "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" and "Ultimate Spider-Man." Yearly ratings records were achieved in both Prime and Total Day in Total Viewers and all key kid and boy demographics, 2-11, 6-14, 6-11 and 9-14, rising by solid margins over year-ago results.
TRAILER: First Look at Michael Bay's PAIN AND GAINDecember 19, 2012Michael Bay's upcoming film PAIN AND GAIN, featuring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, is based upon the true story of Floridian bodybuilders who get wrapped up in a system of violence and extortion. The movie is set for an April 26, 2013 release. Check out the trailer below!
MTV Renews CATFISH: THE TV SHOW for a Second SeasonDecember 19, 2012MTV announced today the pick-up of a second season of its hit series 'Catfish: The TV Show'. Following the success of Rogue Pictures and Relativity Media's critically acclaimed 2010 documentary-thriller 'Catfish,' the MTV series 'Catfish: The TV Show' tackles the mystery and complexities of dating in a digital world.
Teen R&B Group Mindless Behavior to Release Concert/Documentary Film in Theaters, 3/15December 19, 2012Teen pop and R&B sensation, Mindless Behavior, proudly announce their first feature film, Mindless Behavior: All Around The World. The trailer is premiering today via the YouTube channel AwesomenessTV, and the full-length documentary & concert movie will be in theaters nationwide on March 15, 2013 exclusively through AMC Independent.