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Tyler Peterson Tyler is one of BroadwayWorld's lead News Desk Editors, covering breaking Broadway and theatre news daily. He studied Public Relations and Creative Writing at Loyola University Chicago while working part-time for BWW on evenings, weekends, and occasionally during classes. He has also been involved in the Chicago theatre industry, working in media relations and publicity with Margie Korshak, Inc.




THE HOBBIT Breaks Box Office Record with $84.4 Million Debut
December 16, 2012

Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY has officially broken box office records, earning an astounding $84.4 million in its first weekend. THE HOBBIT now holds the title of highest debut in movie history for the month of December. Will Smith's 2007 hit I AM LEGEND previously held the record with $77.2 million.

VIDEO: SNL's Broadway-Themed 'Charlie Brown Christmas,' Sketch from Last Night!
VIDEO: SNL's Broadway-Themed 'Charlie Brown Christmas,' Sketch from Last Night!
December 16, 2012

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE spoofed 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' last night, adding a little twist of their own to the holiday classic. Check out the Broadway-themed sketch below!

Press Club of Western Pennsylvania Honors Late Pop Artist Andy Warhol with Headline Exhibit, 1/6
Press Club of Western Pennsylvania Honors Late Pop Artist Andy Warhol with Headline Exhibit, 1/6
December 16, 2012

In the exhibit 'Warhol: Headlines,' the rich headline motif is traced through 80 works by the Pittsburgh Pop artist - from paintings, drawings, prints, photography and sculpture to film, video and television. A major yet unexplored theme that ran through Warhol's entire career, the headline encompasses many of his key subjects, including celebrity, death, disaster and current events.

Jennifer Lawrence to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, 1/19
December 16, 2012

Jennifer Lawrence is set to host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on Jan. 19 NBC announced via promo during last night' episode. The young actress, best known for playing 'Katniss Everdeen' in THE HUNGER GAMES, will be joined by musical guest Lumineers.

VIDEO: Samuel L. Jackson Stops by SNL for 'What Up With That?' on 12/15
December 16, 2012

Check out SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's sketch 'What Up With That? Christmas Spectacular' from last night's episode, below! Actor and funnyman Martin Short hosted this week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Christmas Special on NBC with musical guest Paul McCartney.

VIDEO: Martin Short & Fred Armisen Get Chummy on SNL's 'Old Friends,' 12/15
December 16, 2012

Check out SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's sketch 'Old Friends' from last night's episode below! Actor and funnyman Martin Short hosted this week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Christmas Special on NBC with musical guest Paul McCartney.

VIDEO: Paul McCartney Performs 'My Valentine' on SNL, 12/15
December 16, 2012

Former BEATLES member Paul McCartney was featured as the musical guest on this weekend's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Christmas Special. The acclaimed musician performed 'My Valentine,' the single he released last April. Check out his performance below!

VIDEO: SNL Presents 'Weekend Update' from 12/15
December 16, 2012

Check out the clips from SATURAY NIGHT LIVE's infamous comedic-news segment 'Weekend Update' from last night's episode! Actor and funnyman Martin Short hosted this week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Christmas Special on NBC with musical guest Paul McCartney. The episode aired last night, Dec. 15.

VIDEO: SNL's Powerful Cold Opening, Feat. the New York City Children's Chorus, 12/15
December 16, 2012

In the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy, the New York City Children's Chorus opened SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's holiday special this weekend by singing 'Silent Night.' Check out the extremely powerful video below. Actor and funnyman Martin Short hosted this week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Christmas Special on NBC with musical guest Paul McCartney.

VIDEO: Full Hour-Long DOWNTON ABBEY Cast Panel & Discussion with PBS
December 15, 2012

The cast of DOWNTON ABBEY and executive producer Garthe Neame recently participated in a panel discussion and audience Q&A with PBS Masterpiece's Rebecca Eaton on Dec. 12. PBS recently made the full hour-long interview available on their Youtube Channel. Check it out below!

COVERT AFFAIRS Creators Ink Multi-Project Deal with Universal Cable
December 14, 2012

Matt Corman and Chris Ord, the creators and executive producers of USA's COVERT AFFAIRS, have officially signed a multi-project, multi-year deal with Universal Cable, the corporation announced today.

Michael Lannan, David Marshall Grant, & Sarah Condon to Develop Comedy Pilot for HBO
December 14, 2012

HBO has picked up a comedy pilot based upon Michael Lannan's feature script LORIMER, Deadlined has reported this evening. David Marshall Grant and Sarah Condon have signed on as executive producers, along with Lannan. Andrew Haigh will helm the untitled pilot.

Oscar Nominations Voting Opens Monday to Over 5,850 Academy Voters
December 14, 2012

Nominations voting for the 85th Academy Awards will open at 8 a.m. PT, Monday, December 17, for the 5,856 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Members will have until 5 p.m. PT, Thursday, January 3, 2013, to vote electronically or mail in a paper ballot. Any paper ballots received after the deadline will not be counted.

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Tops On-Demand Rentals, Week Ending 12/9/2012
December 14, 2012

Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ: RENT) today announced the top ten movies-on-demand titles based on consumer transaction rate. Movies-on-demand are transactional (pay-per-purchase) films available through cable and telco providers.

THE DR. OZ SHOW to Examine Today's Connecticut School Shooting on Monday, 12/17
December 14, 2012

As our nation reels from the terrible events in Newtown, Conn., The Dr. Oz Show will offer a special broadcast Monday, December 17, that will examine the issues many people face upon learning of the shooting on Friday.

BIG BREAK GREENBRIER Season Finale to Air 12/18 on The Golf Channel
December 14, 2012

In a season that started with 12 competitors, Golf Channel's Big Break Greenbrier reality competition series has narrowed the field to the final two - James Lepp and Mark Silvers - who will meet for an intense and dramatic 18-hole singles match on the season finale, Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET.

Lawyers Burman and Slemrod's TAXES IN AMERICA Offers Explanation on US Tax System
Lawyers Burman and Slemrod's TAXES IN AMERICA Offers Explanation on US Tax System
December 14, 2012

Despite their passion and fury, contemporary Americans are remarkably clueless about how their tax system works. 'In a recent poll, a majority of Americans either think that Social Security tax and Medicare taxes are part of the federal income system or don't know whether they are or not. More than six out of ten think that low-income or middle-income people pay the highest percentage of their income in federal taxes. 'Neither is correct,' according to Len Burman and Joel Slemrod , authors of TAXES IN AMERICA (OUP).

BWW Exclusive: COPS Exec Producers John & Morgan Langley on the Show's Lasting Legacy and 25th Season
December 14, 2012

John and Morgan Langley, the father-son duo who serve as executive producers to the hit FOX reality show COPS, have undoubtedly made a long-lasting mark on the television industry. The pair talk ghost-cars, suburban moms with butcher knives, and the show's lasting legacy. COPS' 25th season premiere airs tomorrow night, Dec. 15 on FOX.

Syfy Pulls Tonight's Episode of HAVEN in Wake of Connecticut Shootings
December 14, 2012

Syfy has opted to pull tonight's all-new episode of HAVEN in the wake of today's tragic shootings in Connecticut, the network announced today. Tonight's originally scheduled episode was set to center on a series of killings in a high school.

Scott Speedman, Mireille Enos Sign on for QUEEN OF THE NIGHT with Ryan Reynolds
December 14, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Scott Speedman and Mireille Enos have signed on to join Ryan Reynolds in the upcoming thriller QUEEN OF THE NIGHT from Canadian director Atom Egoyan. Egoyan will produce along with Simone Urdl, Jennifer Weiss and Stephen Traynor.



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