Animal Planet Premieres SURVIVING THE KILL ZONE Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 13, 2014 Two-hour special SURVIVING THE KILL ZONE premieres tonight, May 13, at 8 PM (ET/PT); SNOW WOLF FAMILY (wt) is slated in 2015 and WILD MEXICO is slated in 2014....
Animal Planet Announces Sixth Season of PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2014 Animal Planet's PIT BULLS & PAROLEES has followed Tia Torres for five seasons as she poured her heart and soul into keeping Villalobos, the largest pit bull rescue in the United States, alive....
Skip the Coasters- Watch a Theme Park Performance Roundup!
by BWW Special Coverage - August 11, 2014 Over the weekend, two dozen thrill-seekers got more than they bargained for at Six Flags. Twenty four guests were trapped for five hours at 75 feet above the ground on the Joker's Jinx roller coaster in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Though all of the guests made it to solid ground physically unscathed, ...
New Animation Lab Coming from Creators of THE NUT JOB
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2014 On the heels of the biggest independent animated film opening of all time, the makers of The Nut Job--Gulfstream Pictures, Redrover Co., Ltd. and ToonBox Entertainment Ltd.--announced today the formation of a new animation lab to incubate animated film and television projects on an ongoing basis....
BWW Reviews: Live Arts Presents MADCO Performs MILLS/Works
by Jennifer Fried - July 24, 2013 Traveling from St. Louis, Modern American Dance Company, or MADCO, performed three works by former company member turned choreographer, Joseph Mills, that blended theatre, dance, and sculpture, creating a diverse and entertaining evening....
Go Wild with CSO's 'Concert for Kids', Featuring CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS, 4/6
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2014 As part of the CSO's Concerts for Kids series, conductor Albert-George Schram and the Columbus Symphony, with assistance from the BalletMet Dance Academy Performance Ensemble, will perform Carnival of the Animals. Even the composer, Camille Saint-Saëns, referred to the work as 'such fun' as each mov...
Annex Theatre & The Libertinis Present GONE WILD!, Now thru 5/10
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2014 Annex Theatre and burlesque ensemble The Libertinis join forces to bring this sexy late-night nature documentary to the Annex stage. If David Attenborough, Bettie Page, and the Muppets all mated and spawned a stage show, it would a lot like GONE WILD!...
Jacki Weaver and Julian Sands Join SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS Film
by Kelsey Denette - May 06, 2013 Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom - 2011 and Silver Linings Playbook - 2013) and Julian Sands have been added to the cast of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, the feature film based on Richard Alfieri's international hit play of the same name. Sands' previous films include The Girl with the D...
Residence Inn Orlando Offering 'Walt Disney World Dollar Hotel Deals'
by Robert Diamond - June 20, 2013 While Monopoly money won't get a person very far, Disney Dollars can replace the real thing within Disney theme parks and stores. With the Walt Disney World Dollar hotel deal, available at the Residence Inn Orlando Lake Buena Vista, guests have the chance to go on a little spending spree, courtesy o...
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Announces Dates for Fourth Annual Food & Wine Classic
by Robert Diamond - April 10, 2013 Culinary artistry, fine wine and celebrity chef meet-and-greets will once again highlight the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic. The event, back for its fourth year, will be held on Oct. 18 - 19, 2013 at the Epcot Resort Area hotel....
Animal Planet Nets Best First Quarter in Network History
by Tyler Peterson - April 02, 2013 Animal Planet achieves its best-ever first quarter among major demos in prime, reeling in 316K P25-54, 283K P18-49 and 164K M25-54. In prime & total day, the Planet captured 695K and 447K P2+ viewers, respectively for the quarter. Continuing its streak from 2012, Animal Planet ranks among the top ...
Animal Planet to Premiere TREEHOUSE MASTERS, 5/31
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2013 In TREEHOUSE MASTERS, nature is literally at your doorstep; Pete Nelson, world-renowned treehouse designer and builder, provides the portal to life in the treetops. Beginning Friday, May 31, at 10 PM ET/PT on Animal Planet, Pete and his team of skillful craftsman, including his son Charlie, traverse...
Curt, "Voices Galore," Gebhart's First Book "At the Zoo" is a Colorful and Joyful Journey that Introduces the Reader to the Diverse Inhabitants of the
by Robert Diamond - November 30, 2013 Curt, "Voices Galore", Gebhart, an educator, composer, and author, has completed his first book "At the Zoo," a fun filled escapade vividly illustrated and brought to life with a richly composed soundtrack....
Photo Flash: Andre De Shields and More Celebrate Huntington's JUNGLE BOOK Opening
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2013 Huntington Theatre Company just extended the run of its world premiere adaptation of The Jungle Book - the final performance will now be Sunday, October 20. The production officially opened on September 18 at the Huntington's mainstage, the Boston University Theatre. BroadwayWorld has photos of the ...
Nat Geo WILD Announces Refreshing Summer Programming Slate
by Caryn Robbins - June 11, 2014 Nat Geo WILD Executive Vice President and General Manager Geoff Daniels announced today a refreshing summer slate tapping into the network's family-friendly animal programming....
Animal Planet's MERMAIDS: THE NEW EVIDENCE Draws 3.6 Million Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2013 Millions are still discussing the existence of mermaids today but one thing is clear, the ratings are real. Animal Planet's MERMAIDS: THE NEW EVIDENCE telecast on Sunday evening at 10 PM was the network's #1 most-watched telecast of all time with the premiere delivering 3.6 million P2+ viewers. Anim...
New Season of Animal Planet's TOO CUTE to Premiere 8/3
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2013 The season returns Saturday, August 3, at 9 PM (ET/PT), and each 'pawesomly' captivating episode follows three litters of puppies or kittens from three distinct breeds while telling one amazing story of animals coming of age....
Jacki Weaver, Julian Sands Join Cast of SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS Feature Film
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2013 Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom - 2011 and Silver Linings Playbook - 2013) and Julian Sands have been added to the cast of SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, the feature film based on Richard Alfieri's international hit play of the same name....
Animal Planet to Air First Ever RIVER MONSTERS Live After Show, 4/6
by Caryn Robbins - March 24, 2014 For the very first time, Animal Planet will offer die-hard fans one-on-one access to RIVER MONSTERS host, Jeremy Wade, in a live special event....
Jane Goodall to Introduce Nat Geo Wild's 2-Hour Event KINGDOM OF THE APES
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2014 Nat Geo WILD Executive Vice President and General Manager Geoff Daniels announced today the global special Kingdom of the Apes, featuring world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, premiering globally in July on Nat Geo WILD...
Animal Planet to Present Fans' Favorite Felines on TOO CUTE!, 9/7
by Tyler Peterson - August 22, 2013 On Saturday, September 7, at 9 PM (ET/PT), TOO CUTE! revisits the cutest kittens in the series' history and reveals the fan-favorite feline antics in a countdown of the top-20 most adorable kitten moments. And, for the first time ever, Animal Planet cuts into its regularly scheduled programming four...
Animal Planet to Premiere 1-Hour Special ULTIMATE SWARMS, 10/22
by Caryn Robbins - October 08, 2013 On Tuesday, October 22, at 8 PM (ET/PT), Animal Planet explores one of nature's greatest spectacles in ULTIMATE SWARMS....
Martin Sheen to Star in THE WHALE, Premiering Summer 2014 on Animal Planet
by Caryn Robbins - November 25, 2013 Multiple award-winner Martin Sheen (The West Wing, The Amazing Spider-Man, Apocalypse Now) will star in THE WHALE...
THE JUNGLE BOOK to Travel Overseas Before Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - July 22, 2013 Playing at 99% of capacity and poised to become the best selling musical in Goodman Theatre history, The Jungle Book recently extended by popular demand through August 18-marking the first time that three extension weeks have been added to a production in the Goodman's home on Dearborn Street. Now t... |