Esquire Network Adds to Original Programming Slate at UpfrontMarch 30, 2015Esquire Network today announced a robust slate of innovative programming initiatives for 2015 including five original series that reinforce the network's impressive portfolio and illustrate its ongoing commitment to creating authentic lifestyle programming that speaks to the passions and interests of men today. The new line-up of highly engaging content features COMEDIANS OF L.A. (WT), a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind series produced in partnership with Oxygen utilizing one cast for two different shows providing viewers a 'his and hers' point of view.
ABC Family's THE FOSTERS & CHASING LIFE Hit Season HighsMarch 30, 2015At 8:00 p.m., the Season 2 finale of “The Fosters” recorded season highs in Viewers 12-34 (1.2 million/1.3 rating) and Females 12-34 (1.1 million/2.3 rating), delivered its #2 telecast of the season in Total Viewers (2.1 million), Adults 18-34 (716,000/1.1 rating) and Women 18-34 (625,000/1.8 rating) and its #3 telecast in Adults 18-49 (1.1 million/0.9 rating) and Women 18-49 (957,000/1.5 rating).
Bravo Sets 10 New Series, Including Spinoffs & Scripted ComedyMarch 30, 2015Committed to high-quality programming, Bravo Media unveils a diversified slate of ten new and four returning series making a total of over 40 original series focusing on the network's passion points of food, fashion, beauty, design and pop culture. With fresh formats, exotic locales and more larger than life Bravolebrities, new greenlights include “NeNe and Kim: The Road to Riches” “Après Ski,” “Fit Club,” “My Fab 40th,” “Mother Funders,” “Tour Group” and “Recipe for Deception,” as well as expanding popular franchises with “Below Deck Mediterranean,” “Ladies of Dallas” and “Married to Medicine Houston.” As part of NBCUniversal Lifestyle Networks, the announcements were made today at the Bravo, Esquire Network and Oxygen Media Upfront Press Presentation.
Oxygen Media Orders 8 New SeriesMarch 30, 2015The youngest skewing women's network in prime, Oxygen Mediacontinues its commitment to increase original programming by 25 percent with eight new series targeting millennial women. Reinforcing the network's new programming filter, these vibrant and bold series include'Douglas Family Gold,' 'The Hustle,' 'Pretty. Strong.,' 'Player Gets Played,' 'Boss Nails' and the third installment of the popular franchise, 'Preachers of Atlanta.' The network secured the exclusive cable distribution for the half-hour Syndicated daily comedic show, 'Crazy Talk,' debuting this fall from NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution. As part of NBCUniversal Lifestyle Networks, the announcements were made today at the Bravo Media, Esquire Network and Oxygen Upfront Press Presentation.
STAGE TUBE: Tony Winner Sutton Foster on How Theatre Educators Impacted Her CareerMarch 30, 2015The deadline to submit teachers for the inaugural Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Excellence in Theatre Education Award is tomorrow, March 31. Just in time for final submissions, Tony Award winner and Carnegie Mellon University alumna Sutton Foster shares how her teachers have influenced her life and career in a new video message. Check it out below!
STAGE TUBE: Goin' Vlogging with SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Tour - Episode 8March 30, 2015We're goin' courting! Take a look backstage with Carver Duncan (Caleb) and Corinne Munsch (Sarah) of the National Tour of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers!' In Episode 8 of Goin' Vlogging, 'Bus Olympics', Carver & Corinne show you the celebration the cast and crew had for their 100th show since the shows origin at the Dutch Apple Theatre in PA! They also take you behind the scenes of Katharine Gentsch's (Swing) debut and answer more of your Twitter Questions, leading to the 7B47B Bus Olympics! Make sure you watch until the end to see your favorite child actress sign off!
Bravo's MILLIONAIRE MATCHMAKER Sets New Season HighMarch 27, 2015 Bravo Media delivered record ratings on Sunday night as “The Millionaire Matchmaker” hit a season high in all key demos with 2.2 million total viewers, over 1.3 million P25-54 and over 1.2 million P18-49, according to Nielsen Live+3 data. The episode featuring Kenya Moore and Cynthia Bailey of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' and singer Taylor Dayne garnered double-digit growth for the second consecutive week, up 30 percent among P18-49, 28 percent among P25-54 and 21 percent among total viewers versus the week prior (3/15/15). Additionally, “The Millionaire Matchmaker” was the #3 most social cable reality program in prime this past Sunday.
E!'s THE ROYALS Up in Second WeekMarch 27, 2015E!'s first original scripted series, “The Royals,” showed growth in its second episode on Sunday, March 23 from 10-11pm over the show's series premiere.
Telemundo's Premiere of THE BIBLE Draws Over 3.2 Million Total ViewersMarch 26, 2015Telemundo's premiere of the Emmy-nominated epic miniseries “The Bible” (La Biblia), reached 3,224,000 total viewers and 1,448,000 adults 18-49, according to Nielsen. From Executive Producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, the premiere of the first-ever Spanish-language broadcast of the scripted docudrama, averaged 2,196,000 total viewers and 924,000 adults 18 to 49, delivering a 60% and a 39% growth in its time slot versus the last four weeks, respectively. The premiere of “La Biblia” ranks as Telemundo's highest-rated premiere at 8pm among total viewers, and second-highest among adults 18-49.
Colin Ferguson Set for Third Season of Hallmark's CEDAR COVEMarch 26, 2015Hallmark CHANNEL announces Colin Ferguson ('Eureka,' 'The Vampire Diaries') has been cast in a recurring role in season three of Hallmark Channel's highly-rated Primetime Original Series, 'Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove.' The #1 primetime drama, starring Andie MacDowell and Dylan Neal, makes its anticipated return with a special two-hour season premiere July 2015. Ferguson is slated to play Cedar Cove's charming new District Attorney Paul Watson, who wastes no time getting to know Judge Olivia Lockhart while stirring up some drama in and out of her courtroom.
CSI's William Petersen Boards WGN America's MANHATTANMarch 26, 2015WGN America announced today that William Petersen ('CSI: Crime Scene Investigation') has joined the cast of its critically acclaimed drama 'Manhattan,' marking his return to television after his celebrated Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated 10-year run as Dr. Gilbert 'Gil' Grissom in the hit series 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.' Produced by Lionsgate Television, Skydance Television and Tribune Studios, 'Manhattan' will begin production on its second season in New Mexico in April for a 2015 debut on WGN America.
Lifetime's STOCKHOLM, PENNSYLVANIA TV Adaptation with Cynthia Nixon to Premiere in MayMarch 26, 2015Lifetime is set to premiere the film Stockholm, Pennsylvania (#StockholmPennsylvania) on Saturday, May 2, at 8pm ET/PT. Starring Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Saoirse Ronan (Atonement), Golden Globe nominee and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon (Sex and the City), Golden Globe nominee Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter, The State Within) and David Warshofsky (The Mentalist), the original movie centers on a young woman, kidnapped as a child, who struggles to readjust to LIFE AFTER being returned home.
KEVIN HART PRESENTS: PLASTIC CUP BOYZ Premieres 4/11 on Comedy CentralMarch 26, 2015 Kevin Hart, fresh off Roast Master duties for the “Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber,” is back on Comedy Central to introduce a trio of comedians who love to laugh and drink. The world premiere of “Kevin Hart Presents: Plastic Cup Boyz” will debut on Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT following an encore of the “Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber,” hosted by Hart.
Telemundo Begins Production on BAJO EL MISMO CIELOMarch 25, 2015Telemundo Studios announced today the kick-off of its new original production “Bajo El Mismo Cielo,” starring Gabriel Porras, Maria Elisa Camargo, Luis Ernesto Franco and Julio Bracho. Created by Perla Farias (“Dónde Está Elisa?”, “Flor Salvaje”) and written by Jose Vicente Spataro, “Bajo El Mismo Cielo,” narrates the moving story about survival that mirrors the current reality of thousands of immigrants living in the United States.
ABC Family's PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Hits New High in Key DemosMarch 25, 2015Boasting season highs across all target demos, “Pretty Little Liars” delivered its #1 most watched telecast in over 1 year in Adults 18-34 (1.2 million/1.7 rating), Women 18-34 (1.0 million/3.1 rating) and Adults 18-49 (1.6 million/1.3 rating) and was the series' #1 regular telecast in 19 months in Women 18-49 (1.4 million/2.2 rating) – since 3/18/14 and 8/27/13 – ranking among the long-running series' Top 10 telecasts of all time in Women 18-49 (#7 out of 120 total). In addition, it was the show's most watched telecast in nearly 9 months in Total Viewers (2.6 million), Viewers 12-34 (1.8 million/1.9 rating) and Females 12-34 (1.6 million/3.4 rating) – since 6/10/14.
LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL's 'Auto Show Week' Kicks Off Next MondayMarch 25, 2015Every spring, the New York International Auto Show rolls into the city showcasing the hottest motor vehicles in the world. From March 30-April 3, 2015, car enthusiasts can get an exclusive preview of what's to come in this year's exhibit during the return of “Auto Show Week” on “LIVE with Kelly and Michael.” The top morning show's annual series highlights some of the most sought-after rides in town. Each day during the week, “LIVE” will put the spotlight on a different car category. This year, many of the models will make their world debuts on “LIVE,” as well as their television or US debuts.