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David Arquette Joins Season 13 of DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Nicole Rosky - August 25, 2011 The spectacular celebrity cast for the new season of 'Dancing with the Stars' will be announced live on ABC, MONDAY, AUGUST 29, during that evening's episode of 'Bachelor Pad.' But according to TMZ, David Arquette is already confirmed to be a part of the season 13 cast. Arquette will reportedly be c...
BBC America Orders First Original Scripted Series for Summer 2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 28, 2011 In its most significant original programming commitment to date, BBC AMERICA has announced its first original scripted drama series, Copper....
Gordon Ramsay Travels to South East Asia This July on BBC America
by Kelsey Denette - June 08, 2011 Announced today by BBC AMERICA, Gordon Ramsay's Great Escape is set to return this July for a 4-part series with Gordon Ramsay travelling to Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malyasia on the hunt for authentic South East Asian cooking. Gordon Ramsay, one of BBC AMERICA's original and biggest stars, fi...
BBC America's 'Doctor Who' & 'Bedlam' Set for Comic-Con 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 30, 2011 BBC AMERICA returns to Comic-Con International: San Diego with the stars and creators of their hit series Doctor Who and new sexy supernatural series Bedlam - for panels, signings and exclusive merchandise at the BBC AMERICA booth (#3629)....
New 'Dancing With the Stars' Cast to Be Announced 8/29 During 'Bachelor Pad'
by Lauren Wolman - August 07, 2011 The spectacular celebrity cast for the new season of 'Dancing with the Stars' will be announced live on ABC, MONDAY, AUGUST 29, during that evening's episode of 'Bachelor Pad.' Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke once again host the live unveiling of the all-star cast....
My Damn Channel and BBC Release Trailer for GIGI: ALMOST AMERICAN
by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2011 My Damn Channel and BBC Worldwide Productions are unveiling a first look at the highly-anticipated new comedy series Gigi: Almost American starting today at: www.MyDamnChannel.com/Gigi. The 10-episode series will premiere on March 23, with new episodes airing weekly on Wednesdays. The series is a co...
ABC Announces Skating With the Stars 11/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 15, 2010 You've seen what happens when celebrities take on the ballroom, now see what happens when they hit the ice on blades of steel, in 'Skating with the Stars.'...
BBC America "Free Agents" Premiers
by TV News Desk - October 01, 2011 BBC AMERICA has acquired Free Agents (6 x 30), the hit romantic comedy set in the office of a London talent agency starring Anthony Head (Buffy, Little Britain, The Invisibles), Stephen Mangan (Episodes, Green Wing) and Sharon Horgan (Pulling, Angelo's). ...
History to Present MANKIND THE STORY OF ALL OF US Miniseries in 2012
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2012 HISTORY announces today an epic 12-hour, six night television event, MANKIND THE STORY OF ALL OF US (wt). Already two years in the making, the series is now in production and will premiere in 2012....
History's CAJUN PAWN STARS to Premiere 1/8
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2011 tTe fascinating world of a southern pawn shop is revealed in the new 30-minute/14-episode series - CAJUN PAWN STARS premiering Sunday, January 8 at 10pm EST....
'Reagan': New History Special Premieres Wednesday 2/9
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2011 His popularity and his politics may have been straightforward, but presidential scholars and historians have yet to define exactly what made our 40th President 'bigger then life.' In REAGAN, a two-hour special premiering on Wednesday, February 9 at 9 pm ET, HISTORY brings insight to Ronald Reagan's ...
BBC America Acquires the UK Original of Comedy Free Agents
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 29, 2011 BBC AMERICA has acquired Free Agents (6 x 30), the hit romantic comedy set in the office of a London talent agency starring Anthony Head (Buffy, Little Britain, The Invisibles), Stephen Mangan (Episodes, Green Wing) and Sharon Horgan (Pulling, Angelo's). ...
History Continues Ratings Success with Best Summer of All Time
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 30, 2011 HISTORY has secured its best summer delivery ever averaging 1.0 million Adult 25-54 impressions from June through August. This is an increase of +27% vs. summer 2010....
John Barrowman, et al. Nominated for British National Television Awards
by Kelsey Denette - January 02, 2012 Taking place at the O2 Arena on Wednesday January 25th, the National Television Awards will be hosted by X Factor's Dermot O'Leary and promises to be a spectacular event. The show, which will also be broadcast live on ITV1, is designed to honour the biggest TV stars and most successful programmes fr...
BBC America Picks Up Three New Sci-Fi Shows
by Nicole Rosky - April 20, 2011 On the back of the buzz building for this weekend's premiere of the new Doctor Who season on Saturday, April 23, BBC AMERICA today announced it is co-producing the new season of Being Human and confirmed airdates for two previously announced co-productions, Outcasts and Bedlam. All titles will air i...
ABC Picks Up SKATING WITH THE STARS
by Nicole Rosky - October 15, 2010 You've seen what happens when celebrities take on the ballroom, now see what happens when they hit the ice on blades of steel, in 'Skating with the Stars.' The new series from BBC Worldwide Productions pairs a celebrity with a world class ice skater as they prepare to compete in front of a live audi...
History Series PAWN STARS AND AMERICAN PICKERS to Return, 11/28
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2011 The wait is over. Pawn Stars and American Pickers are back! The two phenomenally popular series, key components in establishing HISTORY as television's #1 non-fiction entertainment network, return with all-new episodes beginning Monday, November 28. ...
BBC America's MISTRESSES Returns 1/18
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2011 Premiering in January as part of BBC AMERICA's Dramaville, the sexy and sophisticated series Mistresses returns with Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous) joining stars Shelley Conn (Terra Nova), Orla Brady (Fringe), Sharon Small (About a Boy) and Sarah Parish (The Pillars of the Earth) for its third ...
TOP GEAR's Top 40 Challenges to be Revealed on BBC America, 11/28
by Caryn Robbins - October 28, 2011 Through the years, the Top Gear trio have taken on a truckload of challenges and BBC AMERICA is looking to name the best of the best. With so many races, tests and all-out vehicular battles, ordering them wasn't exactly easy, so BBCAMERICA.com opened it up for fans to vote. ...
BBC America Greenlights Five More Specials of THE NERDIST
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2011 BBC AMERICA's General Manager, Perry Simon, today gave the green light for five more specials of The Nerdist, based on comedian, writer, Doctor Who fan and web pundit Chris Hardwick's hit Nerdist podcast....
HISTORY Begins Production On U.S. Version Of 'TOP GEAR'
by Charlie Piane - April 21, 2010 HISTORY(TM) today announced that a U.S. version of Top Gear, the award-winning BBC series will begin production today. The 10-episode series is being made by BBC Worldwide Productions and showcases an offbeat celebration of automobiles and driving. Premiering fall 2010 on HISTORY, the show will be h...
BBC America to Present Six-Part Series STATE OF PLAY, Beg. 12/7
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2011 Experience a rollercoaster thriller of deception and collusion in the corridors of power. Following the critically acclaimed series Luther, The Hour and Whitechapel, BBC AMERICA's Dramaville (hosted by Luther star Idris Elba) presents another opportunity to see the award-winning conspiracy drama, St...
History Channel Announces Mounted in Alaska
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2011 The roots of taxidermy date back to ancient times, and can even be traced through such famous taxidermists as Charles Darwin, Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt....
BBC America Adds Royally Mad to Robust Royal Wedding Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 27, 2011 BBC AMERICA, the home of the Royal Wedding, has signed Cat Deeley to host and produce Royally Mad, an original two-part special that is at the heart of the channel's comprehensive Royal Wedding coverage....
BBC America Adds Royally Mad to Robust Royal Wedding Lineup
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2011 BBC AMERICA, the home of the Royal Wedding, has signed Cat Deeley to host and produce Royally Mad, an original two-part special that is at the heart of the channel's comprehensive Royal Wedding coverage.... |