HGTV's 'Property Brothers' to Guest Star on USA's PLAYING HOUSEJune 18, 2015 Drew and Jonathan Scott, stars of HGTV's 'Property Brothers,' have been tapped to guest star in the second season of USA Network's critically-acclaimed half-hour comedy series PLAYING HOUSE. The Scott brothers will appear as themselves to remake Maggie Caruso's (Lennon Parham) body into the 'hottest property on the market.' The episode featuring the brothers will air as part of the back-to-back episode season two premiere of PLAYING HOUSE on Tuesday, August 4 beginning at 10/9c.
MASTERS OF ILLUSION Returns to The CW Next MonthJune 17, 2015The second cycle of MASTERS OF ILLUSION, premiering Friday, July 10 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET) on The CW, features more great escapes, fascinating sleight of hand, and large scale illusions, all in front of a studio audience.
KIMMEL GAME NIGHT Scores Best Numbers YetJune 17, 2015For the 6th time in as many nights with 2015 NBA Finals coverage, ABC beat the other nets combined in Adults 18-49 during prime (+20% - 6.0/20 vs. 5.0/16 – CBS, NBC, Fox and CW). ABC was also the most-watched network, nearly doubling runner-up NBC's “America's Got Talent”-led lineup (+93% - 16.0 million vs. 8.3 million).
PHINEAS & FERB Delivers Record Ratings for Disney XDJune 17, 2015The 'Phineas and Ferb' simulcast on Disney XD and Disney Channel (Friday, June 12, 9:00 p.m.) -- a sentimental episode of the Emmy Award-winning animated hit series entitled 'Last Day of Summer' -- delivered 3.8 million unique Total Viewers, including 2.4 million Kids 2-14 and nearly 1.0 million Adults 18-49 (958,000).
HGTV Renews FLEA MARKET FLIPJune 17, 2015HGTV has ordered a seventh season of its Emmy-nominated competition series Flea Market Flip. Starring Lara Spencer, Good Morning America co-host and two-time New York Times bestselling author, the series pits two teams of avid flea market patrons against each other to find, fix-up and flip projects to win a $5,000 cash prize. Spencer, who serves as host, creator and executive producer, is a designer and longtime flea market enthusiast and will continue to lead the action in 14 new half-hour episodes. In 2Q15 to date, more than 13.8 million viewers tuned in to Flea Market Flip on HGTV. It continues to be a Top 5 program on the network among upscale W25-54 in daytime (M-Su 7A-8P).
Melissa Rivers Named New Co-Host of FASHION POLICEJune 17, 2015 E! announced today that Melissa Rivers will be the new co-host of E!'s "Fashion Police" when the popular comedy show returns Monday, August 31st. Rivers will appear alongside current panelists Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski, while continuing to serve as executive producer on the series. In each episode, the trio will be joined by two additional rotating celebrity guests, including comedians, stylists, actors and more. "Fashion Police" returns for six episodes surrounding some of the biggest fashion and pop culture events starting Monday, August 31st with coverage of MTV's Video Music Awards.
FX Picks Up TV Rights to JURASSIC WORLDJune 15, 2015FX Networks, the leading destination for blockbuster features, has secured the exclusive worldwide television rights to Jurassic World after it broke box office records, unseating Marvel's The Avengers as the highest-grossing opening weekend movie ever, grossing $208.8 million in its debut. Starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, the thriller is the latest box office #1 to be acquired for television by FX Networks and its suite of networks - FX, FXX and FXM.
CBS Announces Multi-Platform Return of BIG BROTHERJune 15, 2015BIG BROTHER returns this summer with even more interactive and cross-platform programming for viewers and fans to enjoy. This year, the popular 24/7 BIG BROTHER Live Feeds join the CBS All Access subscription service which, for $5.99 a month, also gives fans the ability to watch every episode of BIG BROTHER that has ever aired across multiple platforms.
PBC ON NBC Returns This WeekendJune 15, 2015In five days, on Saturday, June 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET, PBC on NBC returns to primetime at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., featuring a highly anticipated showdown between former titleholders Adrien “The Problem” Broner (30-1, 22 KOs) and “Showtime” Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KOs).
E! Begins Production on THE ROYALS Season TwoJune 15, 2015Production on season two of E!'s first original scripted drama series “The Royals,” began production today on location in London. Creator Mark Schwahn penned and will be directing episode 201 which will premiere in November on E! The series' key players were all on hand for celebratory selfie with Mark including Elizabeth Hurley (Queen Helena), William Moseley (Prince Liam), and Alexandra Park (Princess Eleanor).
STANLEY CUP FINAL Game 5 Airs Tomorrow on NBCJune 12, 2015One of the most tightly-contested Stanley Cup Finals in NHL history takes center stage on Saturday night in primetime on NBC, when Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning host Jonathan Toews and the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 5 at 8 p.m. ET, with the series tied at two games apiece. Coverage begins on NBCSN tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. ET with a 90-minute edition of NHL Live.
Hulu to Launch SEINFELD Fan Experience in New YorkJune 11, 2015Hulu announced today that it will create a real-world version of Jerry Seinfeld's iconic Upper West Side apartment, complete with a show memorabilia gallery and interactive Seinfeld fan experience. Titled “Seinfeld: The Apartment,” the installation will open in New York City on Wednesday, Jun. 24 to mark the streaming debut of all episodes of the series on Hulu, and will remain open to the public until Sunday, Jun. 28.
ABC Family Orders New Drama Pilot STAYJune 11, 2015As ABC Family works to double its original programming over the next four years, the network has greenlit pilot production on a new one-hour drama “Stay.” This drama pilot joins previous pilot orders for “Gorgeous Morons” and supernatural drama “Beyond.”
ADIDAS GRAND PRIX LIVE Airs Saturday on NBCJune 11, 2015Headlining the event are six-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt of Jamaica in the men's 200m, competing in New York City for the first time since 2008; U.S. Olympic gold medalist Jenn Suhr in the women's pole vault, who also holds 15 national titles; and Olympic gold medalist and world record-holderDavid Rudisha of Kenya in the men's 800m.