French Open Semifinals Continue Tomorrow on NBCJune 5, 2015 Live coverage of the men's semifinal match between No. 1 rankedNovak Djokovic and No. 3 ranked Andy Murray in the 2015 French Open continues tomorrow, Saturday, June 6, at 7 a.m. ET on NBCSN. Djokovic leads Murray 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 3-3. The match was suspended due to weather in the fourth set. The winner faces Stan Wawrinka in Sunday's men's final live at 9 a.m. ET on NBC.
NBC Airs STANLEY CUP FINAL Game 2 TomorrowJune 5, 2015Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning look to draw even tomorrow night in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, when they host Jonathan Toews and the Chicago Blackhawks at 7:15 p.m. ET on NBC. NBC Sports Live Extra – NBC Sports Group's live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, and tablets – will provide comprehensive streaming coverage of Game 2.
CMT Sets 2015 Original Documentary LineupJune 5, 2015Having successfully launched a standalone documentary unit last year, CMT today announced three forthcoming original documentaries premiering throughout the year: “Urban Cowboy: The Rise and Fall of Gilley's,” “Morgan Spurlock Presents Freedom! The Movie” and “Johnny Cash: American Rebel.” Early next year, CMT will release “American Bandit: The Birth of Southern Cool” and “Chicken People.”
TV: Broadway Favorites Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming on the 'Terror' of Co-Hosting the 2015 Tony Awards!June 5, 2015It's almost here! The 2015 Tony Awards will air on CBS Sunday night, June 7 at 8pm and, as usual, BroadwayWorld.com will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tony Day, Night and Beyond! Today, BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge caught up with co-hosts Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming during rehearsal at Radio City Music Hall - check out their choice words on how they're feeling about the big night below!
TV Exclusive: Watch Season 2 Trailer for THE RESIDUALS - New Episodes Debut 6/16!June 5, 2015Season 2 of the hit web-comedy THE RESIDUALS will debut exclusively on BroadwayWorld on June, 16th. The show, from husband and wife team Michael Paul Smith and Gillian Pensavalle, takes a look at the funny, often times bizarre, world of commercial auditions. In addition to the entire first season cast returning, Season 2 will feature guest starsHoratio Sanz (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE), Jenna Leigh Green (WICKED, SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH), and Michael Torpey (LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, hundreds of commercials).
NBC to Air Game 2 of STANLEY CUP FINAL This WeekendJune 4, 2015The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to send the Stanley Cup Final to Chicago even at one game apiece with a Game 2 victory on Saturday night against the Blackhawks at 7:15 p.m. ET on NBC. NBC Sports Live Extra – NBC Sports Group's live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, and tablets – will provide comprehensive streaming coverage of Game 2.
LTERED COURSE MONTEGO BAY Premieres 6/15 on Golf ChannelJune 4, 2015The traditional golf course layout will not apply to the eight teams competing in Altered Course Montego Bay, Golf Channel's new reality competition series premiering Monday, June 15 at 9 p.m. ET. The series will require teams to navigate re-imagined golf holes in excess of 700 yards all the while traversing natural obstacles they encounter along the way.
STAGE TUBE: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Julian Fellowes & More on Bringing SCHOOL OF ROCK to BroadwayJune 4, 2015School of Rock-The Musical may not hit Broadway until later this year, but a select group of people are currently getting a sneak peek at the Grammercy Theatre to watch an early version of the new musical. With the performances underway, the creative team, including Andrew Lloyd Webber and Julian Fellowes, have released a new video detailing the show's journey to the stage. Check it out below!
NBC SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON Front & Center This WeekendJune 3, 2015“NBC Sports Championship Season” coverage takes center stage this weekend with numerous high-profile events including the 147th Belmont Stakes featuring Triple Crown contender American Pharoah, Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning, the Women's and Men's Finals in the 2015 French Open, Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC, the IndyCar Firestone 600, the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix, and Lucas Oil Motocross.
James Wan to Direct AQUAMAN for Warner Bros.June 3, 2015Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that director James Wan (“Furious Seven,” “The Conjuring”) will take the helm of the Studio's upcoming Aquaman feature film, with Jason Momoa (“Game of Thrones”) starring as the sea-dwelling Super Hero. The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Warner Bros. Pictures.
John Noble Boards CBS' ELEMENTARYJune 3, 2015John Noble will star as Sherlock Holmes' wealthy, estranged father when he joins the cast of ELEMENTARY as a series regular in the fall. The character has been referenced in past seasons as being instrumental in Sherlock's first stint in rehab three years ago and in pairing his son with Joan Watson, his former sober companion, now his current investigative partner and friend. In the Season Four premiere, Mr. Holmes arrives in New York City to deal with the aftermath of his son's recent relapse.
E! Hits New Ratings Highs in MayJune 2, 2015In May 2015, E!, the global pop culture powerhouse, delivered significant year on year primetime ratings growth for the second consecutive month. The network posted primetime gains over May 2014 across all key demos, including +53% A18-49 (333K), +44% P2+ (585K), +43% A18-34 (194K), +65% W18-49 (260K) and +49% W18-34 (153K). E! ranked in the Top 15 cable entertainment networks this month among A18-49.
Shonda Rhimes' Memoir Set for Release This FallJune 2, 2015The project will chronicle Rhimes' life prior to creating ABC's mega-hit medical series, following her decision 'to build a family and the challenges of being a single mother while striving for professional success.'
Dateline's MY KID WOULD NEVER DO THAT Returns 6/7June 2, 2015 How do parents know if their child will do the right thing in a difficult situation? Dateline's four-part series, “My Kid Would Never Do That,” addresses that challenging question. The second edition of the award-winning franchise, reported by TODAY's Natalie Morales, returns to Dateline Sunday, June 7 at 8p/7c on NBC.