Kids Elect President Obama in Nickelodeon's "Kids Pick the President" PollOctober 22, 2012The kids of the United States have spoken and President Barack Obama has been elected the winner of Nickelodeon's 2012 Kids Pick the President 'Kids' Vote.' Since it began in 1988, kids have correctly picked the winner (in advance of the national election) five out of the last six times. More than half a million votes were cast in the network's online poll as part of Nickelodeon's Kids Pick the President initiative to build young citizens' awareness of, and involvement in, the election process.
ABC Adds Two Additional Episodes of SHARK TANK This SeasonOctober 22, 2012 ABC recently added two additional episodes to its Emmy-nominated, business-themed reality competition series, "Shark Tank," for the 2012-13 season, bringing the season total to 24 episodes. Currently airing Fridays at 8:00 p.m., ET, "Shark Tank," will launch in its new 9:00 p.m. slot FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, making room for the new comedy block of "Last Man Standing" and "Malibu Country."
FOX Orders 2 New Episodes of NEW GIRLOctober 22, 2012Fox has officially extended the second season of NEW GIRL for an extra two weeks, picking up two additional episodes to the original order of 22. NEW GIRL will run for 24 episodes this season, consistent with its output from last year.
USA Network Stars Join CHARACTERS UNITE TO VOTE for Remaining Weeks of ElectionOctober 22, 2012 In the final, crucial weeks of the presidential election season, USA Network's award-winning Characters Unite public service campaign to promote diversity, respect and acceptance is launching a digital effort to encourage all Americans to make their voices heard by voting on November 6. The announcement was made by Toby Graff, USA's senior vice president, public affairs.
The CW to Broadcast 'The 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards' Live on Jan. 10, 2013October 22, 2012 The CW Television Network will broadcast 'The 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards' live from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, January 10, 2013 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET), it was announced today by Joey Berlin, President of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and Thom Sherman, Executive Vice President, Development, The CW.
Shiny Toy Guns' New Album 'III' Out Today, 10/22October 22, 2012After much anticipation, Los Angeles electro-rock outfit SHINY TOY GUNS have released their new album III today, Monday, October 22 (Five Seven Music). It features the first new material by the original line-up in five years.
ABC's Sunday Night Lineup Continues to Grow in RatingsOctober 22, 2012Despite another Sunday of big sports competition from NBC's "Sunday Night Football" contest (Pittsburgh Steelers-Cincinnati Bengals) and an NFL-fueled CBS from a monster Jets-Patriots overrun into the first hour of prime, as well as Fox with MLB Playoffs (National League Championship Game 6), ABC built its numbers week to week in Total Viewers (+3%) and Adults 18-49 (+5%). ABC beat out Fox's MLB post-season baseball coverage on the night in both viewers (7.3 million vs. 5.7 million) and young adults (2.3/6 vs. 1.6/4).
LEAD OFF Premieres Tonight On CBS SportsOctober 22, 2012 LEAD OFF, CBS Sports Network's new live, hour-long late night show premieres tonight, Monday, Oct. 22, at 12:00 MIDNIGHT, ET. Co-hosts Doug Gottlieb and Allie LaForce drive the conversation for LEAD OFF with commentary and debate on the top sports news, focusing on the next day's conversation.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 Wins Box Office, Debuts Lower Than PredecessorOctober 21, 2012PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 won the domestic box office this weekend, taking in about $30.2 million. However, in comparison to its predecessors, PARANORMAL may not hold its terrifying grasp on audiences any longer. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 took in 42 percent more than ACTIVITY 4 last year.
Brian Williams to Follow President Obama on Campaign Trail for NBC NIGHTLY NEWSOctober 21, 2012 In the days immediately following the final presidential debate and with less than two weeks left until election day, Brian Williams and NBC News cameras will spend two days on the campaign trail with President Barack Obama -- taking viewers behind the scenes with rare, exclusive access and multiple interviews with the President.