VIDEO: Final Trailer for ZERO DARK THIRTY ReleasedDecember 13, 2012ZERO DARK THIRTY is coming to theaters Dec. 19. The action thriller feature is the story of history's greatest manhunt for the world's most dangerous man. It follows the special operations forces mission to capture or kill Osama bin Laden. Check out the film's final trailer below!
Pink Dollaz Release 'Pink Drugs' Mixtape with Coast 2 CoastDecember 13, 2012Coast 2 Coast presents the "Pink Drugs" mixtape by Pink Dollaz. The 13 track project, presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Promotion, is now available for download. The mixtape features Pink Dollaz with appearances by Reem Riches, TC400, Ty$, and Sean Mack.
Photo Flash: First Look - MALIBU COUNTRY's Winter Return, Airs 1/4December 13, 2012MALIBU COUNTRY - 'Push Comes to Shove' - When Reba learns that June's school has dropped its music program, she tries to rally the music committee moms to revive it. Cash gets a reputation as a bully after he stands up to the most popular boy in school, and enjoys the popularity that his new 'bad boy' persona brings. But when Reba goes toe to toe with the school principal, she gains the same reputation. Meanwhile Lillie takes part in a protest to keep her local pot dispensary up and running, on 'Malibu Country,' FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 (8:31-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
THE SOUP to Air 'End of the World Spectacular' on 12/19December 13, 2012The end of the world was predicted by the Mayans. It has been anticipated for thousands of years in religious texts. And now it is written on your DVR channel guide for all eternity, because E!'s outrageously funny clip show, 'The Soup' is doing an entire episode dedicated to the day of doom and what brought the end to fruition. Why trust Joel McHale and the rest of 'The Soup' team on what brought on Armageddon? Simply, they've been telling you so all along (or at least for the last eight years)! From Honey Boo Boo, Danny Bonaduce and the awkwardly scripted drama on 'The Hills' to every season of 'Celebrity Rehab,' 'The Bachelor,' and 'Housewives of Everywhere,' the signs have been there and we have been calling them out weekly. So batten down the hatches, forget Christmas shopping, pour yourself a shot of Tila Tequila and tune-in to 'The Soup' - End of the World 'We Told You So' Spectacular' on Wednesday, December 19th at 10pm ET/PT on E!
OWN Puts Two Tyler Perry Pilots into DevelopmentDecember 13, 2012Following the October announcement that Tyler Perry had signed a multi-year exclusive partnership with OWN, the network has announced they have put two of Perry's pitches into production. Perry will write, direct, and produce the two series, a drama and a comedy.
MOONSHINERS, AMISH MAFIA Break Discovery Channel Viewership Records, 12/12December 13, 2012Discovery Channel's MOONSHINERS broke series viewership records on Wednesday with 3.43 million viewers. Currently in its second season, this marks the largest viewership in the history of the series. The series premiere of AMISH MAFIA brought in 3.64 million viewers which increased total viewership in HH and total viewers P2+ from Tuesday's sneak peek premiere. The shows were the #1 and #2 cable programs among HH, P2+, P18+, P/M25-54, P/M18-49 delivery. Additionally, Discovery Channel was the #1 network on cable in Prime Time evening in total viewers P2+, HH, P/M18+, P/M/W 25-54, P/M18-49 and P/M18-34 ratings and delivery.
THE TODAY SHOW Continues to Post Gains in RatingsDecember 13, 2012NBC's TODAY show continues to post both long-term and short-term growth. TODAY was the only morning program to post gains in total viewers week-to-week and versus its season-to-date average while both GMA and CBS had losses in those categories. TODAY has also narrowed the gap with GMA by 88% in the key demo A25-54 over the past five weeks.
Disney and Cox Communications Reach Multi-Year Distribution AgreementDecember 13, 2012Cox Communications and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced a comprehensive long-term distribution agreement to deliver Disney's robust lineup of top quality sports, news and entertainment content to Cox TV customers across televisions, computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and internet-enabled televisions. The new early renewal agreement enhances the multichannel business model and supports the companies' common goal to deliver the best video content to customers across multiple platforms.
THE TONIGHT SHOW and LATE NIGHT Finish First for the Week of Dec. 3-7December 13, 2012NBC's 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' and 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' have generated #1 results for the late-night week of December 3-7, with Jay delivering bigger 18-49 and total-viewer audiences than CBS's 'Late Show with David Letterman' and ABC's combination of 'Nightline' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in the hour and 'Late Night' topping CBS's 'Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,' as well as 'Kimmel' for their head-to-head half-hour, in all key categories. Note that 'Kimmel' was in rebroadcast last week.
TLC's BEST FUNERAL EVER Special to Celebrate the Lives of the Dearly Departed, 12/26December 13, 2012For most of us, death is a time to mourn and shed tears for the departed. For others, it's a time to honor their loved ones and celebrate the life through services that turn the traditional funeral on its head. In the one- hour special, BEST FUNERAL EVER, TLC goes inside the Dallas-based Golden Gate Funeral Home where John Beckwith Jr. and his staff organize the most unique ceremonies in the country, called home-going celebrations.
Nickelodeon's HOUSE OF ANUBIS Set to Return on 1/3.December 13, 2012Nickelodeon's suspense-filled series, House of Anubis, returns for season three with an hour-long episode premiering Thursday, Jan. 3, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). House of Anubis follows a group of students who uncover and solve hidden mysteries at an English boarding school while dealing with the highs and lows of their teenage years. In season three, the Sibuna gang returns to Anubis House with new leader Eddie (Burkely Duffield) as the Osirian. It's up to the Sibunas to untangle the mysteries and stop the adults from unleashing an evil so great it will destroy the world and everyone in it. The new season will feature returning favorite characters and also introduce new faces including KT (Alexandra Shipp), a sunny and tenacious American girl who becomes a vital part of the Sibuna gang, and Willow (Louisa Connelly-Burnham), a bright and quirky student from another boarding house.
NBC's FASHION STAR Bumped to Fridays for Season 2; To Premiere 3/8December 13, 2012NBC's reality competition series 'Fashion Star' will premiere its second season on Friday, March 8, 2013 (8-9 p.m. ET). This season, 13 talented designers from around the country, including a team of two competing together, will vie for the multi-million dollar prize of launching a clothing line in Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Express. As previously announced, celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos return to the show and Louise Roe joins this season as host.
Hallmark Channel Original Movie MEDDLING MOM to Premiere 2/16December 13, 2012A matchmaking matriarch learns to mind her own business when three-time Golden Globe(R) and Emmy(R) nominee Sonia Braga ('Angel Eyes,' 'Páginas Da Vida') and Tony Plana ('Desperate Housewives,' 'Ugly Betty') lead a long list of dynamic performers in the World Premiere of 'Meddling Mom,' a Hallmark Movie Channel Original on Saturday, February 16 (8p.m. ET/PT, 7C). Joining Braga and Plana are Mercedes Renard ('NCIS'), Ana Ayora ('Marley & Me,' 'Phoenix Falling'), Saundra Santiago ('One Life to Live,' 'The Sopranos'), Rose Abdoo ('2 Broke Girls,' 'Gilmore Girls'), George Contreras ('The O.C.'), Rafael Amaya ('Doctor Mateo,' 'Ugly Betty') and Rob Mayes ('Jane By Design').
E! INVESTIGATES: STORIES OF SURVIVAL, Hosted by Laura Ling, to Air 12/18December 13, 2012In this all-new edition of 'E! Investigates,' series host and investigative journalist Laura Ling sits down with six women who have faced unspeakable tragedies and seemingly insurmountable odds, yet lived to tell their stories. Kidnapping; a horrifying fall; sexual abuse by a teacher; attempted murder and a cancer death sentence. These stories are featured, along with an exclusive interview with Sarah Shourd, one of three young American hikers falsely accused of espionage and imprisoned in Iran, when the all-new one-hour special 'E! Investigates: Stories of Survival' premieres Tuesday, December 18th at 10:00pm ET/PT only on E!
TV Land Orders Second Season of THE SOUL MAN, Third Season of THE EXESDecember 13, 2012TV Land has ordered a second season of 'The Soul Man' starring Cedric 'The Entertainer' and Niecy Nash and picked up a third season of 'The Exes,' it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president of TV Land. 'The Soul Man,' which debuted in June of this year, was the channel's second highest rated original series premiere following only the series launch of 'Hot in Cleveland' in June 2010.
BOY MEETS WORLD's Trina McGee Open to Returning for Series Spin-OffDecember 13, 2012Following Disney's announcement of a spin-off of the hit 1990s sitcom BOY MEETS WORLD, featuring original stars Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel, fans have been heralding behind a full-cast reunion on the sequel series. Today, Trina McGee, who played 'Angela Moore' on the series, confirmed she was open to appearing on the spin-off, GIRL MEETS WORLD.
VIDEO PREVIEW: Judd Apatow on This Week's Edition of 60 MINUTESDecember 13, 2012He's just as nervous as his characters. Comedy filmmaker Judd Apatow sits down with Anderson Cooper for a 60 MINUTES profile and exhibits the same angst he imbues his film's characters with. Cooper's interview with the fidgety filmmaker of hits like "Knocked Up" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," will be broadcast on 60 MINUTES, Sunday, Dec. 16 (7:30-8:30 PM, ET/7:00-8:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. Check out a clip below!