60 MINUTES Hits Four-Year Ratings HighDecember 18, 2012 60 MINUTES made Nielsen's Top 10 List for the third consecutive week, landing at #2 by attracting 19.63 million viewers, its largest audience in four years. It was the fifth time in seven weeks that the broadcast finished among America's 10 most-watched programs. The CBS newsmagazine also finished at #2 in households (12.1/18), according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012.
VIDEO: Newest Trailer for IDENTITY THIEF ReleasedDecember 18, 2012Universal's IDENTITY THIEF will hit theaters on February 8, 2013. The comedy is dircted by Seth Gordon and stars Melissa McCarthy, Jason Bateman, Eric Stonestreet, Amanda Peet, John Cho, Jon Favreau and Genesis Rodriguez. Check out the newest official trailer below!
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 Receives 1/29 DVD & Blu-ray ReleaseDecember 18, 2012 The global horror sensation that has mesmerized fans around the world continues to terrify and thrill audiences with the latest installment in the franchise, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4, debuting on January 29, 2013 in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with UltraViolet and a Digital Copy. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 continues the shocking story of the evil surrounding Katie and her nephew Hunter as a new family begins experiencing unexplained events that quickly turn deadly. Fans can be the first to own the newest chapter via Digital Download, which will be available on January 15, two weeks before the Blu-ray/DVD. The Digital Download will be available in either the theatrical version of the film or an unrated version with footage not seen in theaters.
Legendary Entertainment Signs $443 Million Equity Financing DealDecember 18, 2012 Legendary Entertainment has completed an equity financing transaction with the investment management affiliates of Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (NYSE: WDR) totaling approximately $443 million in aggregate proceeds. The announcement was made today by Legendary's Chairman and CEO, Thomas Tull.
Candlewick Childrens' Books Now Available on Apple's iBookstoreDecember 18, 2012Candlewick Press, which publishes outstanding children's books for readers of all ages, announced today that it will begin selling books on Apple's iBookstore. Readers can also download Candlewick Press titles from the iBookstore on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at iTunes.com/iBookstore - just in time for holiday travel and gift-giving.
CBS Takes Key Adult Demo for Second Monday in a RowDecember 18, 2012 CBS won its second consecutive Monday in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, led by increases by HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, MIKE & MOLLY and HAWAII FIVE-0, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Dec. 17.
MODELING SHIPS AND SPACE CRAFT, Written for the 'Layman' Now AvailableDecember 18, 2012 Since the dawn of civilization, man has gazed across the oceans and upto the stars with dreams of conquering both. What may surprise readersis that the principles behind how ships were designed in yesteryear are not so far from how today's air and space craft are created. In a new book by Gina Hagler, Modeling Ships and Space Craft: The Science and Art of Mastering the Oceans and Sky (Springer, 2013), readers learn how the work of early ship builders informs the practices of today's advanced engineers.
Cartoon Network Announces Nominees for Third Annual Hall of Game AwardsDecember 18, 2012Today, Cartoon Network announced the first 10 voting categories and nominees for the third annual Hall of Game sports awards show, which returns in February 2013. Airing across several Cartoon Network and Turner Broadcasting platforms, hosts Shaquille O'Neal and Nick Cannon broke the news with a special introduction featuring a brand new Hall of Game nominee's song.
NASHVILLE: THE WHOLE STORY Special to Air 1/2 on ABCDecember 18, 2012 Relive your favorite moments and get caught up on all the romantic intrigue -- and America's hottest soundtrack -- from the series critics agree is one of the top new shows of the 2012-13 season, on "Nashville: The Whole Story," a special airing WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Katie Couric to Give Back to Families Affected by Hurricane Sandy, 12/19December 18, 2012Katie Couric is making holiday wishes come true for some of the people who need it most this year. For the episode of the syndicated daytime talk show airing WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, the "Katie" studio audience will be filled with women from some of the communities that were hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy (check local listings or www.katiecouric.com). Audience members arrived under the impression they were attending a show about starting over in the New Year, only to have Couric surprise them with a holiday giveaway! Click here for a preview of the show.
VIDEO: Writer/Director David Chase Talks Violence in Pop Culture on CBS THIS MORNINGDecember 18, 2012Emmy Award-winning writer, director and producer David Chase shared his thoughts about the role of violence in entertainment on popular culture in an interview with co-hosts Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell that was broadcast live today Dec. 18, 2012, on CBS THIS MORNING on the CBS Television Network (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM). Check out his interview below!
New Children's Book Tackles Acceptance Through Heartwarming Story About StutteringDecember 18, 2012 Dr. Ron Webster has dedicated his life to treating the debilitating and misunderstood disorder of stuttering. He pioneered behavioral stuttering therapy and founded the nationally recognized Hollins Communications Research Institute (HCRI - www.stuttering.org), a nonprofit stuttering research and treatment center.
Time Warner Cable Will No Longer Carry OvationDecember 18, 2012Ovation, the only cable television network exclusively devoted to the arts, announced today it has been informed by Time Warner Cable that the cable distributor intends to drop the network when its current contract expires at midnight on December 31st, 2012. Such an action by Time Warner Cable would negatively impact millions of Time Warner Cable customers who will no longer have access to Ovation's unique arts programming.
VIDEO: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Talks Gun Control on CBS THIS MORNINGDecember 18, 2012Chicago Mayor and President Obama's former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel discussed his new plan targeting assault weapons in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in an interview with co-hosts Charlie Rose and Norah O'Donnell that was broadcast live today Dec. 18, 2012, on CBS THIS MORNING on the CBS Television Network (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM). Check out his interview below!
VIDEO: NBC's Richard Engel Talks Escaping Syrian KidnappersDecember 18, 2012NBC News' Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel and two of his crew members were kidnapped last week, and held for five days before they were released by an unnamed group today. Engel appeared on THE TODAY SHOW this morning to recount his capitivity. Check out his interview below.
THE MASTER, AMOUR Lead 2012 London Film Critics' Circle NominationsDecember 18, 2012Michael Haneke's AMOUR and Paul Thomas Anderson's THE MASTER lead this year's films in the London Critics' Circle nominations - receiving seven each. The 33rd London Critics Circle Awards are being held on Jan. 20 in London. Check below for the full list of nominees: