Zac Efron & Marcia Gay Harden Join Ensemble JFK Conspiracy Film PARKLANDDecember 19, 2012 Zac Efron, Marcia Gay Harden have officially signed on to join Paul Giamatti, Billy Bob Thornton, and Jacki Weaver in PARKLAND, the upcoming film based upon John F. Kennedy's assassination. Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman are set to produce through Playtone, with Exclusive Media financing the flick. Nigel Sinclair and Guy East are financing the film.
WatchESPN Now Available to Optimum TV SubscribersDecember 19, 2012 Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC) today announced the availability of WatchESPN, enabling Optimum TV customers to enjoy live access to ESPN networks on computers at WatchESPN.com, on mobile devices via the award-winning WatchESPN app or through ESPN on Xbox LIVE to Gold members.
DirecTV Subscribers Can Now Watch 'Showtime Anytime'December 19, 2012Today, Showtime Networks announced that DIRECTV customers who subscribe to the network can now enjoy SHOWTIME ANYTIME. DIRECTV customers can watch the network's critically-acclaimed hit series, along with box office hits, specials, documentaries, and hard-hitting sports programming anywhere in the U.S. with an internet-connected computer, and on mobile devices including the iPad, and iPhone and Android smartphones.
TLC Greenlights PAGEANT WIVES Docu-SeriesDecember 19, 2012TLC today announces that is has greenlit the new project PAGEANT WIVES (working title), going inside the world of the highly competitive Mrs. Pageant circuit in Denver, Colorado. Decades away from being toddlers wearing tiaras, and well beyond their 'Miss' years, these aspiring pageant queens make it their priority to win that coveted sash and crown. Every waking moment is focused on primping and always looking competition ready, and they devote their time, money, and family's patience to do everything they can to win it all. The show will reveal the outrageous behavior and passionate preparation that happens in their race for the crown.
Lacey Chabert & Grace Phipps to Guest on ABC Family's BABY DADDYDecember 19, 2012 ABC Family has cast Lacey Chabert ("Mean Girls," "Party of Five") and Grace Phipps ("The Nine Lives of Chloe King," "Teen Beach Musical") to guest star on original comedy series "Baby Daddy," which will return with new episodes in Spring 2013.
BBC America Orders Full Season of THE NERDIST with Chris HardwickDecember 19, 2012 BBC AMERICA's General Manager Perry Simon today ordered a full season of The Nerdist, a comedy-variety talk show based on comedian, writer, Doctor Who evangelist and web pundit Chris Hardwick's hit Nerdist Podcast. The season will premiere in Spring 2013 as part of the channel's signature Supernatural Saturday programming block, also home to Doctor Who, Being Human and new original series Orphan Black. Along with The Nerdist series, Chris Hardwick will be fronting the entire Supernatural Saturday programming block in the spring.
FSLC to Showcase International Films with FOREIGN AWARD HOPEFULS SeriesDecember 19, 2012The Film Society of Lincoln Center today announced And the Winner is: Foreign Award Hopefuls, celebrating films from around the world submitted for consideration in the Academy Awards' Best Foreign Language Film category, as well as the Golden Globes and other "awards season" Best-of lists by critics for film audiences. The film series will be held from January 3-6, 2013.
National Geographic to Explore Great Mysteries Throughout History on Fridays, Begin. 1/11December 19, 2012For 125 years, National Geographic has been at the forefront in exploration, conservation and scientific research. But exploration is about more than just climbing mountains and crossing oceans. It means asking tough questions, taking on challenges and relentlessly pushing toward the next frontier. Exploration is also about getting involved, breaking down barriers and looking at the world in a whole new way.
Photo Flash: LAST RESORT's 'Damn the Torpedoes' Episode, Airs 1/10December 19, 2012On LAST RESORT's first episode of 2013, entitled 'Damn the Torpedoes,' a typhoon, a mutiny and a Washington coup d'etat will force Marcus and his crew into unlikely alliances. As Sam's grief strains his loyalty to Marcus, will Sainte Marina get the supplies it so desperately needs? How far will Marcus go to ensure the crew's survival -- will it cost him his life? -- on 'Last Resort,' THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Aguilera to Receive 2013 'People's Voice' Honor at the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS, 1/9December 19, 2012Multi-award winning recording artist Christina Aguilera will perform live at the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2013, from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, airing on the CBS Television Network (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT). She will be joining previously announced performer country star Jason Aldean. The People's Choice Awards is the only major awards show where fans determine the nominees and winners across categories of movies, music and television.
Photo Flash: DON'T TRUST THE B---- IN APARTMENT 23's Episode 'Paris...,' Airs 1/8December 19, 2012On DON'T TRUST THE B---- IN APARTMENT 23's first episode airing in 2013, entitled 'Paris...', June is nervous and excited about starting at Harken Financial. Things go surprisingly well, and she even meets an incredibly nice co-worker, Fox Paris. Chloe warns June, though, that she shouldn't be so trusting and that Fox is probably just keeping her enemies close. Meanwhile, Mark looks to James for help in expressing his newfound feelings for June, on 'Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23,' WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
2012 Marks Best Year in Ratings for the History ChannelDecember 19, 2012 HISTORY will close out 2012 as its best year ever for the sixth year in a row. Since 2009, HISTORY is the fastest growing network in all of television. With an all original line-up, the network currently has more series averaging over 1 million impressions with Adults 25-54 than any other network in cable.
Photo Flash: First Look - SUBURGATORY's 'Black Thai' Episode, Airs 1/9December 19, 2012On SUBURGATORY's first new episode of 2013, entitled 'Black Thai,' Tessa and Dalia get their PSAT results, Dalia receives a new car and Tessa gets ice cream as a reward. Tessa is miffed that Dalia got a car, and becomes obsessed with finding out Dalia's score. The rift between the girls leads to an argument between George and Dallas, and the only thing that can help them is an old fashioned hip hop dance off. Meanwhile Noah and Jill hire Mr. Wolfe to tutor their baby after he's rejected by the finest day care in Chatswin, on 'Suburgatory,' WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Joshua Brand & John Falsey to Receive 2013 WGAW Television Laurel AwardDecember 19, 2012 Veteran television writing partners Joshua Brand & John Falsey, who've co-created such acclaimed hit series as Northern Exposure, St. Elsewhere, and I'll Fly Away, are set to receive the Writers Guild of America, West's 2013 Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television, honoring lifetime achievement in outstanding television writing. Brand & Falsey will be recognized at the upcoming 2013 Writers Guild Awards' West Coast ceremony to be held on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.
WATCH LIVE: Judd Apatow on MTV PIONEER Series, Today at 4 PM ESTDecember 19, 2012Judd Apatown is MTV PIONEER's next speaker: he will sit down with MTV News' Josh Horowitz today, Wednesday (December 19) at 4 p.m. ET for a 60-minute discussion that will touch on many things: his new movie, 'This Is 40,' his success in Hollywood, how the 'Apatow effect' has changed the way studios make and market R-rated comedies, and everything he's learned along the way. You can watch the interview live in the player below!
METROFOCUS & Former Mayor Ed Koch Investigate After-Effects of Sandy; Airs 1/19 on WLIW21December 19, 2012The long road to recovery is far from over for a majority of Tri-State residents affected by the disastrous effects of Hurricane Sandy. Hosted by Rafael Pi Roman, this edition of MetroFocus explores topics ranging from the New York hospitals affected by power outages during the storm to a proposed solution from the ASPCA for residents who refuse to leave their pets during mandatory evacuations when MetroFocus airs Wednesday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. on WLIW21, Thursday, December 20 at 8:00p.m. on NJTV and at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN. After broadcast, the program will be available to national audiences on metrofocus.org with integrated online stories and additional reporting.
Nick Cannon's INCREDIBLE CREW to Premiere 1/24 on Cartoon NetworkDecember 19, 2012Incredible Crew, is a live-action, half-hour, sketch comedy series from producer and entertainer Nick Cannon premiering on Cartoon Network THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 at 8:00 p.m. (ET, PT). Every episode of this high-energy, fast-paced show delivers hilarious comedy bits, outrageous hidden camera pranks, original music videos and commercial parodies all with a distinct attitude - a contemporary blend of internet sensibility mixed with kid imagination. Incredible Crew showcases six up-and-coming young comedy stars featured in diverse roles in every genre: a rap video called "Running Errands with my Mom", a skit about a sensitive Viking named Olaf, a riff on school bus news and an absurd pizza dance.
VIDEO: Krewella Releases New Music Video for 'Alive'December 19, 2012The very latest from the Chicago party-rocking electro trio KREWELLA is the music video for their track "Alive," which has now made its debut on VEVO. It was directed by Bryan Schlam whose credits include works for Swedish House Mafia, Kittten and Lykke Li and features KREWELLA's Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf and Kris "Rain Man" Trindl in their first proper music video following their DIY content including the KREWLIFE series and their breakthrough viral single 'Killin' It.' The video depicts KREWELLA and friends wreaking havoc in post-apocalyptic barren lands. Check it out below!