RATINGS: CHICAGO MED and CHICAGO FIRE are Top Two Most Watched Dramas During Feb. 4-10
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2019 Led by “Chicago Med” and “Chicago Fire,” the #1 and #2 most-watched dramas of the week, NBC has finished in second place among the Big 4 networks in primetime ratings results for the week of Feb. 4-10 in total viewers behind only Grammy-boosted CBS, according to “live plus same day” viewership figu...
Meredith Ahr Named President, Alternative and Reality Group of NBC Entertainment
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 19, 2018 As the company continues to cement its new executive leadership team, Universal Television Alternative Studio head Meredith Ahr has been promoted to President, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment....
Johnny Galecki's SCIJINKS Premiering 5/16 on Science Channel
by Tori Hartshorn - April 19, 2018 Using cutting-edge science as the foundation for outrageous stunts and practical jokes, SCIJINKS, the all-new science prank show hosted by Johnny Galecki, will premiere Wednesday, May 16 at 10 PM ET/PT on Science Channel . Galecki orchestrates a team of inventive scientists who use science to feed p...
Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez Co-Hosts AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR JUNIOR, Series Premiere 10/13 on Universal Kids
by Tori Hartshorn - July 25, 2018 Gold Medal Winning Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez will co-host American Ninja Warrior Junior with Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila on Universal Kids, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment's network for kids 2-12. This next generation of American Ninja Warrior marks the first time some of the show's b...
RATINGS: CBS Takes the Crown Thursday Night with THE BIG BANG THEORY
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 01, 2019 CBS (8.539 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) was the top draw on Thursday with its original lineup of 'The Big Bang Theory' (13.519 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.4, #1), 'Young Sheldon' (11.557 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.9, #2), 'Mom' (8.651 million viewers, #3; adults 18-...
NBC Announces Its 2019-2020 Primetime Schedule
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2019 In the midst of a winning season that will mark the network's sixth consecutive September-to-September victory fueled by an unbeatable summer of alternative programming, NBC unveils a new year-round lineup that builds on the industry's most stable schedule with top returning stars, addictive dramas ...
Liam McHugh, Alex Mendez, and Cari Champion Join NBC's THE TITAN GAMES
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 24, 2018 Three seasoned sports analysts join “The Titan Games,” the highly anticipated athletic competition series hosted and executive produced by Dwayne Johnson, along with fellow EP's Arthur Smith and Dany Garcia. Veteran NBC Sports host Liam McHugh and well-known esports announcer Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez...
The Age of Aquarius is Near! NBC's HAIR LIVE! Will Air Next May, with Direction by Diane Paulus and Alex Rudzinski
by Macon Prickett - July 24, 2018 NBC's Live broadcast of the hit rock-musical HAIR, directed by Diane Paulus and Alex Rudzinski, is set to air May 19, 2019, TV Line has reported....
NBC Announces January Premiere Dates for BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, THE TITAN GAMES
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 08, 2018 NBC is shifting the premiere of Dwayne Johnson's new athletic competition series 'The Titan Games' to Thursday, Jan. 3 from 8-10 p.m. ET/PT. The series will air in its regular timeslot on Thursdays from 8-9 p.m. beginning Jan. 10....
Golden Globes Is #1 Entertainment Show Of 12/31-1/6 Week
by Tori Hartshorn - January 08, 2019 NBC has finished #2 for the primetime ratings week of Dec. 31-Jan. 6 in adults 18-49 and total viewers, and ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks excluding sports in every key ratings measure, according to “live plus same day” viewership figures from Nielsen Media Research....
Dwayne Johnson & Dany Garcia Film 'Stuntman' Wins The Audience Award At LAFF
by A.A. Cristi - October 02, 2018 Seven Bucks Productions and Driven Pictures announced today that their independent documentary film 'Stuntman' took home the Audience Award for Best Documentary Film at the Los Angeles Film Festival. The feature is executive produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Brian Gewirtz on ...
TOP ELF Premieres on Nickelodeon Next Friday
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 18, 2019 Nickelodeon is celebrating the holidays with a new competition series, Top Elf, premiering Friday, Nov. 29, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Across five one-hour episodes, seven kid 'Elf-testants' with extraordinary building and design skills compete in festive challenges to become Santa's 'Top Elf' and have t...
NBC Teams Up With Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia To Launch THE TITAN GAMES
by Macon Prickett - February 05, 2018 NBC has partnered with Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia to produce a new large-scale physical competition series “The Titan Games,” which will feature Johnson. The 10-episode series from Universal Television Alternative Studio (“World of Dance”), A. Smith & Co. Productions (“American Ninja Warrior”) a...
Dwayne Johnson And Dany Garcia's Seven Bucks Productions To Executive Produce STUNTMAN
by Tori Hartshorn - September 17, 2018 Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia's Seven Bucks Productions announced today that they will executive produce the documentary film “Stuntman” alongside producers Steven Golebiowski, Eddie Braun and Kurt Mattila of Driven Pictures. Straddling the line between documentary and action film, “Stuntman” offer...
NBC Shares 2018 - 2019 Primetime Schedule
by Macon Prickett - May 14, 2018 Following a triumphant 2017-18 season with an outstanding 38% 18-49 lead and a win in entertainment programming (even when Olympics and Super Bowl are factored out), NBC unveils a new year-round lineup that adds fresh voices, top talent and superb storytellers to an already thriving roster. The new...
RATINGS: NBC Ties For #1 For The Primetime Week Of May 6-12 In 18-49
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2019 NBC has tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in primetime results for the week of May 6-12 in the key demographic of adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” viewership figures from Nielsen Media Research. NBC also tied for the weeklong win in men and women 18-49, adults 18-34 and men 18-34....
NBC Reveals New Year-Round Lineup, Including THE VOICE, LAW AND ORDER: SVU, THE BLACKLIST, and Many More
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2019 In the midst of a winning season that will mark the network's sixth consecutive September-to-September victory fueled by an unbeatable summer of alternative programming, NBC unveils a new year-round lineup that builds on the industry's most stable schedule with top returning stars, addictive dramas ...
Toby Gorman Named President of Universal Television Alternative Studio
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 09, 2019 Top producer and executive Toby Gorman has been named President of Universal Television Alternative Studio. Gorman, who fills the role after Meredith Ahr was promoted last fall to President of NBC Entertainment's Alternative and Reality Group, will report into Ahr. As President of UTAS, Gorman will ...
NBC Entertainment Alternative & Reality Group Solidifies Executive Leadership With Key Promotions & New Hire
by Tori Hartshorn - December 18, 2018 On the heels of announcing Meredith Ahr as President of NBC's Alternative and Reality Group, the division is solidifying its executive leadership team with a trio of promotions and a key new hire, all at the Executive Vice President level. ...
RATINGS: FOX Tops Demos on Thursday with LAST MAN STANDING Return
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 03, 2020 FOX (4.919 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.8, #1) was the demo champ on Thursday thanks to the return of 'Last Man Standing' (5.234 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T1), a second 'Last Man Standing' (5.145 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T1) and the debut of 'Deputy' (4.648 mil...
ABC Wins the Demo Race on Thursday with GREY'S ANATOMY
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 25, 2019 ABC (5.042 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) was the demo champ on Thursday thanks to new episodes of 'Grey's Anatomy' (6.941 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.6, #1), 'A Million Little Things' (5.440 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.1, #4) and 'How to Get Away with Murder' (2.744 m...
RATINGS: FOX Wins Tight Demo Race; CBS Tops Total Viewers
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2020 FOX (4.170 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.7, #1) claimed the adults 18-49 honors on Thursday thanks to new episodes of 'Last Man Standing' (4.618 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T2), another 'Last Man Standing' (4.877 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T2) and 'Deputy' (3.593 mi...
FOX Announces Mental Obstacle Course Show MENTAL SAMURAI, Hosted By Rob Lowe
by Tori Hartshorn - August 02, 2018 FOX has ordered MENTAL SAMURAI, a thrilling new competition series that pushes every aspect of human intelligence and mental agility. Hosted and produced by Rob Lowe, the show is the first-ever obstacle course...for the mind. MENTAL SAMURAI is produced by Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Tele...
Johnny Galecki's SCIJINKS Premiering 5/16 on Science Channel
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2018 Using cutting-edge science as the foundation for outrageous stunts and practical jokes, SCIJINKS, the all-new science prank show hosted by Johnny Galecki, will premiere Today, May 16 at 10 PM ET/PT on Science Channel . Galecki orchestrates a team of inventive scientists who use science to feed peopl...
CBS Holds Onto Ratings Top Spot in Viewers, Demos on Thursday
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 11, 2019 CBS (8.948 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) held off the competition on Thursday with its original mix of 'The Big Bang Theory' (13.339 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.4, #1), 'Young Sheldon' (11.952 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.9, #2), 'Mom' (9.432 million viewers, #3; adult... |