NBC Wins its First November Sweep in Nine YearsNovember 20, 2012 For the first time since 2003, NBC's primetime lineup has delivered #1 ratings in adults 18-49 for the November sweep, rising from a #4 ranking in the November period one year ago to a #1 finish this year, according to "live plus same day" viewership data from Nielsen Media Research.
THE VOICE, REVOLUTION Continue to Boost NBC's RatingsNovember 20, 2012 NBC has tied for #1 in adult 18-49 rating for the primetime week of November 12-18, marking the seventh time in eight weeks the network has ranked #1 in 18-49 so far this season (and 11th time in 12 weeks overall). It's the first time in 10 years NBC has held a share of the lead for seven of the season's first eight weeks.
Oxygen Study Finds More Than One-Third of Adults Go into Debt to Buy Holiday GiftsNovember 20, 2012As the busiest shopping season of the year approaches, Oxygen Media today released a study conducted with Research Now that examines the holiday spending habits of U.S. consumers. Americans spend more during the holiday season than at any other time of the year, and despite the current economic situation, 80 percent of adults expect to spend the same amount or more on holiday gifts this year compared to last year. Many adults (47 percent) spend more than they can afford during the holiday season, with 36 percent saying they have gone into credit card debt in order to buy gifts. The release of this study coincides with Oxygen's thought-provoking docu-series "My Shopping Addiction," which airs on Mondays at 11pm ET/PT, providing an authentic look into the lives of young people in crisis due to a dangerous addiction to shopping.
Lauper, Henderson, & More to Guest on HAPPILY DIVORCED; Premiere Airs 11/28November 20, 2012Rob Schiller, Emmy-award winning Hollywood director and producer and president of R&B JAAMZS, Inc., concluded his latest television directing project for TV Land's hit sitcom, "Happily Divorced," starring Fran Drescher ("The Nanny"). The much anticipated season premiere airs on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:30 pm ET/PT. Pop culture icons, including Joan Collins ("Dynasty"), Robert Wagner ("It Takes a Thief'), Debi Mazar ("Entourage"), Florence Henderson ("Brady Bunch") and iconic pop sensation Cyndi Lauper, all guest star in new episodes.
60 MINUTES to go Inside the NYC Ballet, 11/25November 20, 2012Ballet dancers make it look easy. That's one of the signs of a great performance. But as supple and spirited as they appear to be onstage, they sweat, pant and sometimes even collapse backstage from a physical effort as taxing as the hardest contest in sports. Lesley Stahl explores the world of ballet at its center in New York City, and talks to the NYC Ballet's ballet master-in- chief, who is charged with preserving its future. Her report will be broadcast on 60 MINUTES Sunday, Nov. 25 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network
90210 to Celebrate 100th Episode with Crumbs Bake Shop Beverly HillsNovember 20, 2012 In celebration of its milestone 100th episode, "90210" will take over the window displays of Crumbs Bake Shop Beverly Hills as they serve up four unique flavors of cupcakes inspired by the show. Each cupcake, modeled after the show's vixens ("Naomi": Red Hot Velvet, "Annie": American Pie, "Silver": Key-Lime Pucker, "Adrianna": Night And Day), are available now.
Portraiture to Host Album Release Show at Cake Shop in NYC, 12/12November 20, 2012Portraiture, Nathan Siler's project, just released their debut LP, Real as Ritual last Friday. You can hear the album in its entirety on Spinner's listening party. In celebration of the release, Portraiture is playing a show at Cake Shop, December 12th, 2012.
VIDEO: Official Theatrical Trailer for BAD KIDS GO TO HELLNovember 19, 2012This time Judd Nelson is the one handing out detention slips, as the best-selling indie comic book adaptaion 'Bad Kids Go to Hell' hits theaters on December 7th - and the official theatrical trailer has just been released. Check it out below!
Punch TV Heats Up Thanksgiving By Premiering Two New ShowsNovember 19, 2012 IC Places, Inc. the angle of the rising sun and the hint of coolness in the air signal the arrival of another Thanksgiving Day, the American holiday that is most noted for the coming together of family and friends. Punch TV, a broadcast television network that launched in October 2011, is debuting its second season of original programming beginning on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2012 with new shows being released on a monthly basis thereafter.
Redmayne, Claflin, & More Reportedly Up for 'Harry Osborn' in AMAZING SPIDERMAN SequelNovember 19, 2012Four more leading men are up for the coveted role of 'Harry Osborn' in the sequel to this summer's THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN, The Hollywood Reporter announced tonight. Those included to take on Osborn, the best friend of Peter Parker and the son of the Oscorp mastermind who becomes The Green Goblin, include Eddie Redmayne (LES MISERABLES), Sam Claflin (THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE), Douglas Boothe (NOAH), and Boyd Holbrook (THE HOST).
National Geographic Channel Launches A Mobile Game Based On DOOMSDAY PREPPERSNovember 19, 2012 National Geographic Channel (NGC) and National Geographic Games have released a new mobile game based on Doomsday Preppers, the highest-rated series on NGC featuring Americans who are preparing for the end of the world. The free-to-download bunker-building app, with in-app purchases for premium content and gameplay perks, is available now on the App Store timed to the second season of Doomsday Preppers, Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.