USA Renews MR. ROBOT Prior to Series PremiereJune 24, 2015USA Network today announced a second season pickup of the captivating one-hour original drama series MR. ROBOT, ahead of the series premiere tonight at 10/9c. This buzzy breakout series has already received significant critical acclaim, prestigious industry honors and has garnered nearly 3 million views in its unprecedented pre-linear launch across a wide array of digital platforms. The second season, which will include a minimum of 10 episodes, will air in 2016.
Lily Rabe to Lead Independent Film MISS STEVENSJune 24, 2015According to Deadline, stage favorite Lily Rabe has been tapped to lead the cast of the upcoming independent film MISS STEVENS, described as a 'coming-of-age/character and life study.' Julia Hart will direct the film, which she co-wrote alongside Jordan Horowitz.
ABC Family's BECOMING US to Air on Fusion & LifetimeJune 24, 2015In an effort to increase sampling of ABC Family's groundbreaking new docuseries, “Becoming Us,” sister cable networks Fusion and Lifetime will air key episodes. Fusion will air multiple catch-up stacks of episodes one, two and three on Friday, June 26th beginning at 8:00 p.m. (encoring at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT) and Saturday, June 27th beginning at 8:00 p.m. (encoring at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT), and Lifetime will air episode four on Tuesday, June 30th at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, prior to episode four airing on ABC Family. “Becoming Us” airs Mondays at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.
NBCUniversal & Benefit Cosmetics Partnering on SHARKNADO 3: OH HELL NO!June 24, 2015NBCUniversal today announced its cross portfolio partnership with Benefit Cosmetics around the upcoming Syfy Original Movie, “Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!,” the network's latest installment of the global pop culture sensation. Benefit Cosmetics' campaign, promotes the #1 best-selling prestige mascara in the US*, They're Real! mascara, which will have a cameo in “Sharknado 3”. In addition to on-screen “Sharknado 3” integrations, Benefit's They're Real! Mascara will anchor a custom vignette featuring the film's Tara Reid and Bravo's “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'” Kyle Richards as they fight off a Sharknado attack. This custom content will be featured across Syfy, Bravo and E!. “Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!” premieres on Syfy Wednesday, July 22 at 9PM ET.
Allyson Felix & Sanya Richards-Ross Headline NBC Sports Group's USATF OUTDOOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS CoverageJune 24, 2015NBC Sports Group presents live coverage of the USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships this weekend beginning Friday, June 26, at 10 p.m. ET on NBCSN and continuing on NBC this Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, at 4 p.m. ET. The USATF Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore., is the final stop of the 2015 Outdoor USATF Championship Series and will determine which athletes represent the U.S. at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing in August.
TV: Bryan Batt on Heading to The MUNY in HAIRSPRAY, His Broadway Career & MoreJune 24, 2015The Muny is currently presenting Hairspray, winner of the 2003 Tony® Award for Best Musical, featuring music by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman with a book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan. The Muny's production of Hairspray is directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges and music directed by Charlie Alterman. Starring as Edna Turnblad is stage and screen vet Bryan Batt, who recently sat down the executive producer and artistic director Mike Isaacson and opened up about his career and taking on the role - check out the interview below!
NBC Bringing HEROES REBORN, HANNIBAL & More to Comic-ConJune 23, 2015NBC is coming to Comic-Con in full force with a slate of hugely popular shows, including the hottest two new series of fall — “Heroes Reborn” and “Blindspot” — and activities that will include panels and a take-over of Gaslamp Square featuring activations, giveaways and a chance for lucky fans to win $1,000 in a daily scavenger hunt.
Oxygen to Premiere IT TAKES A SISTER in AugustJune 23, 2015Oxygen Media moves in with Nikki Alexander and her big MODERN FAMILY in the back-to-back series premiere of 'It Takes a Sister' airing Tuesday, August 4 at 9 pm ET/PT. From 495 Productions ('Party Down South' and 'Tattoos After Dark,') and Executive Producers SallyAnn Salsano and Joel Zimmer, the comedic docu-series follows Nikki who lives under one roof with her four younger sisters, her eight nieces and nephews, three dogs and one of her sister's exes who is also her assistant. With never a shortage of shoulders to cry on or laughs to share, these sisters have an unparalleled bond and are ready to embark on a fresh start down south in Knoxville, Tennessee. Beginning Tuesday, August 11, the half-hour series will move into its regular time of 9:30 pm. For a sneak peek, click here: http://www.oxygen.com/it-takes-a-sister/videos/playlist?clip=2876580
THE AMAZING RACE Kicks Off 27th TripJune 22, 2015Eleven new teams began the journey of a lifetime this morning when THE AMAZING RACE kicked off its 27thtrip around the world in Venice Beach, Calif. After completing their first challenge, the teams are now en route to their first destination, Rio de Janeiro. The new season of THE AMAZING RACE premieres Friday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Phil Keoghan (@PhilKeoghan) is the host. Additional details will be announced at a later date.
NBC Cancels HANNIBALJune 22, 2015After three seasons, NBC has officially canceled HANNIBAL, according to Deadline. The network will air the remainder of the show's episodes during its regular time.
NBC Sets Fall Premiere Dates for New, Returning SeriesJune 22, 2015NBC has announced premiere dates for its fall schedule, which includes the return of the #1 broadcast program “Sunday Night Football,” the #1 reality series “The Voice,” new live series “Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris,” new dramas “Blindspot,” “Heroes Reborn” and “Chicago Med,” and new comedy “People Are Talking.”
Noah Centineo Joins the Cast of ABC Family's THE FOSTERSJune 22, 2015ABC Family has cast Noah Centineo (“How to Build a Better Boy”) in the role of Jesus Adams Foster in the hit drama series “The Fosters.” It was announced today by the network. Centineo will be a series regular and first be seen in the second half of the third season, airing in 2016.
STAGE TUBE: Laverne Cox Strips Down, Steams Up 25th Annual BROADWAY BARES!June 22, 2015At Broadway Bares: Top Bottoms of Burlesque, a corset-wearing Laverne Cox lit up the stage in a fierce reversal of the infamous casting couch, turning the tables on smoldering casting director Casey Lee Ross and his bevy of beauties, choreographed by Kellen Stencil. Check out their performance below!
USA's SUITS Sets New Partnership with JetsetterJune 18, 2015usa network is teaming up with Jetsetter in a first-ever partnership to celebrate the fifth season of the critically acclaimed, fan-favorite drama, SUITS. Through a digitally driven campaign, the aspirational lifestyle of the beloved characters on USA's hit series will merge with the sophisticated travel expertise of Jetsetter, the world's go-to brand for travelers with discerning taste. . SUITS premieres Wednesday, June 24 at 9/8c on USA.
Telemundo, NBCUniverso & More to Air FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP CANADA 2015 GamesJune 18, 2015 The 16 teams are set for the knockout phase of the FIFIA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 and fans can see all the cheers and tears of the games on TELEMUNDO, NBC UNIVERSO and NBCDeportes.com digital platforms, with commentary and analysis by Sammy Sadovnik, Carlos Hermosillo, Copán Álvarez and Frederik Oldenburg. Fans can also keep up with the tournament on NBCDeportes.com and the NBC Deportes en VIVO EXTRA mobile app.