SundanceNow, IFC Midnight Pick Up Rights to MY AMITYVILLE HORROR DocNovember 9, 2012 SundanceNOW and IFC Midnight announced today that the companies are jointly acquiring all U.S. rights to director Eric Walter's documentary MY AMITYVILLE HORROR. SundanceNOW will handle the film for its subscriber video-on-demand (SVOD) initiative Doc Club, while IFC Midnight will manage all other platforms, including theatrical and VOD release. The film, which was produced by Walter, Andrea Adams, and John R. Blythe and executive produced by Ronald Puleio and Michael S. Russo, made its world premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival in July and its U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest in September. On November 10th it will have its New York premiere at the DOC NYC Festival.
THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER Holiday Special to Air 11/19 on ABC FamilyNovember 9, 2012 Everyone finds themselves celebrating Christmas at an abandoned toy warehouse when Kathy suddenly goes into labor. Meanwhile, Grace wishes for a Christmas miracle with Jack on an all-new holiday episode. An all-day marathon of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" will air on Monday, November 19 from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET/PT, leading into the premiere of the new holiday episode that evening, starting at 8:00 PM ET/PT.
VIDEO: New Clip from Spielberg's LINCOLN ReleasedNovember 9, 2012Steven Spielberg directs two-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis in 'Lincoln,' a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President's tumultuous final months in office. The film will be released in limited theaters on November 9th. Check out the latest clip below!
Patton Oswalt, Rosemarie DeWitt Join THE NEWSROOMNovember 9, 2012Former UNITED STATES OF TARA co-stars, Patton Oswalt and Rosemarie DeWitt, are set to join the second season of Aaron Sorkin hit HBO series, THE NEWSROOM, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed today.
Radio Disney Teams with Toys For Tots for 2nd Annual 'Festival of Giving'November 9, 2012Radio Disney teams up with Toys for Tots and multiple charities across its network of 31 stations for its second annual 'FESTIVAL OF GIVING,' encouraging kids and families to help others this holiday season. Beginning FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, Radio Disney stations across the country will host local community events that provide a convenient way for kids and families to give back, benefitting Toys for Tots and various other organizations, including Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Feeding America via its local food banks, and animal shelters, among others. 'Festival of Giving' is part of Radio Disney's Project Family initiative, inspiring families to spend time together in an effort to make a lasting, positive change at home, in their community and the world at large.
Academy Awards' Animated Short Film List Narrowed To 10November 9, 2012The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 animated short films will advance in the voting process for the 85th Academy Awards®. Fifty-six pictures had originally qualified in the category.
Syfy Orders Fourth Season of HAVENNovember 9, 2012Syfy's hit series Haven, the #1 cable program among Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 in its Friday 10-11PM (ET/PT) time period (based on Live +7 data), will return for a fourth season of 13 new episodes in 2013, it was announced today by Mark Stern, President, Original Content, Syfy, and Co-Head, Original Content, Universal Cable Productions.
ABC Skyrockets to its Strongest Week in Late-Night in Nearly 1 YearNovember 9, 2012 With strong turnouts from "Nightline" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" during the week of October 29, 2012, ABC shot up week to week by 18% in Total Viewers (2.881 million vs. 2.443 million) and by 22% in Adults 18-49 (959,000 vs. 788,000) to score its best numbers in late-night since last November (excluding NBA finals weeks) - since the week of 11/21/11. Together, "Nightline" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" form ABC's winning late-night strategy of airing news and entertainment programming.
Taylor Swift to Headline DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2013November 9, 2012Ten-time American Music Award winner Taylor Swift will headline 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013,' performing live in front of a crowd of an estimated 1 million people in Times Square just before the ball drops on MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 on the ABC Television Network. She headlines the biggest party of the year, fresh from the record-breaking success of her blockbuster new album, 'RED.'
THE BACHELORETTE's Ashley & J.P.'s Wedding to Air 12/16 on ABCNovember 9, 2012 Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum, the second "Bachelorette" couple to ever walk down the aisle, will share a dramatic new chapter of their love story with millions of viewers and Bachelor Nation when ABC televises their much anticipated wedding on "The Bachelorette: Ashley and J.P.'s Wedding," airing on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
VIDEO: First Look - MEL BROOKS STRIKES BACK! on HBONovember 8, 2012From the groundbreaking TV series 'Your Show of Shows' to landmark films like 'Blazing Saddles' and 'Young Frankenstein,' Mel Brooks has been one of the most influential voices in comedy. Now, this entertainment legend looks back on his remarkable career in Mel Brooks STRIKES BACK!, debuting MONDAY, DEC. 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively onHBO.
OtherHBO playdates: Dec. 13 (noon, 8:00 p.m.), 15 (3:00 p.m.), 18 (2:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m.), 21 (5:00 p.m.), 23 (noon) and 25 (5:30 a.m.)
HBO2 playdate: Dec. 27 (noon, 8:00 p.m.)
Appearing onstage with Alan Yentob, creative director for the BBC, at the Geffen Theater in Westwood, Cal. before a live audience, Brooks reviews his career as a writer, director, actor, producer, composer, failed ballet dancer and comedian. The special looks at the Brooklyn native's early life, show-business influences, early career and ascension as one of Hollywood's most successful writers and directors.
Mel Brooks STRIKES BACK! also features clips from some of his classic movies and TV work, including 'Your Show of Shows,' featuring Sid Caesar and Carl Reiner, one of Brooks and Reiner's '2000 Year Old Man' routines and the movies 'The Producers,' 'Blazing Saddles' and 'High Anxiety.' Brooks also takes questions from the audience, discussing his experiences in World War II and the origins of the song 'Retreat,' which he performs in a clip with longtime collaborator Ronny Graham.
Mel Brooks STRIKES BACK! marks his second appearance onHBO in recent years, following 2011's Emmy(R)-nominated special 'Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again.'