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Family entertainment leader Chuck E. Cheese's, Reel FX and Relativity announced today a partnership for the iconic restaurant brand to be featured in the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday animated comedy, 'Free Birds.' In turn, Chuck E. Cheese's locations will feature exclusive 'Free Birds' merchandise as part of the company's fall in-store promotion. The film stars Owen Wilson, Amy Poehler and Woody Harrelson in the story of two turkeys from opposite sides of the track who must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history - and get turkey off the menu for good. Relativity will distribute the Reel FX-produced 'Free Birds' in theaters across the country on Nov. 1.

Actress Nicole Parker is onstage two more weekends as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl in Fullerton, through September 22 and in Redondo through September 29.

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65th PRIMETIME EMMY(R) AWARDS Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich has revealed the next round of star-studded presenters for the upcoming live broadcast from the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 22 (8:00 - 11:00 PM ET / 5:00 - 8:00 PM PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Hollywood Reporter has announced that SNL has chosen five new cast members to be added to the ranks, including seasoned show writer Mike O'Brien. Also joining the show are Beck Bennett and Kyle Mooney, the USC pair who founded the comedy group Good Neighbor, and physical comedians John Milhiser and Noel Wells.

Andy Samberg's new cop-comedy BROOKLYN NINE-NINE is the most buzzed about sitcom to hit the air this fall. The new ensemble comedy about what happens when a talented, but carefree, detective and his diverse group of colleagues get a new captain with a lot to prove.

The multiple Grammy Award winner's performance will pay tribute to the late world-renowned performer, Liberace.

On October 5, Miley Cyrus returns to SNL to pull double duty as host and musical guest. Cyrus' newest album, 'Bangerz' will be released October 8, featuring double-platinum lead single, 'We Can't Stop' as well as her brand new single 'Wrecking Ball.'

SNL enters its 39th season on September 28 with the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning Tina Fey returning for her fourth appearance as host. Arcade Fire will also return for their fourth appearance as musical guest.

A strategic partnership between NBCUniversal and Hearst Magazines, Esquire Network is an entertainment and lifestyle network that champions the pursuit of a well-played life. Building on Esquire's 80 years of unparalleled insight into what makes men tick, the network features programming that speaks to both classic and contemporary passions and interests, from technology and gadgets to fashion and style, food and drink, travel and adventure, women and relationships, and politics and talk. Featuring a blend of unscripted and scripted series, movies and specials, Esquire Network is partnering with the industry's top producers and talent to roll out an all-new primetime schedule when the network debuts September 23, 2013.

Four pairs of television's biggest performers have been unveiled as additional presenters for the 65th PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS.

TVGuide.com gives an exclusive first look at Heidi Klum's guest spot on the season premiere of NBC's PARKS AND RECREATION. The new season kicks off on September 26th.

For the second year in a row, Modern Family's Sofia Vergara is the top-earning actress on television according to the rankings of the 14th annual Celebrity 100.

Rashida Jones revealed some spoilers for the upcoming season of NBC's PARKS AND RECREATION. In an interview with TVGuide.com, the actress shared that her character, Ann will be expecting. 'Yes. I'm definitely going to grow on the show.'

A lineup of top entertainers including, Julie Andrews, Lucie Arnaz, Tony Bennett, Tim Conway, Tina Fey, Rashida Jones, Vicki Lawrence, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, Rosemary Watson and others will salute Carol Burnett at the 16th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. The evening will pay tribute the humor and accomplishments of Carol Burnett, and will be taped by WETA Washington, D.C. as Carol Burnett: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize. The program will air on PBS stations nationwide November 24, 2013 (check local listings). Artists are subject to change.

Netflix announced today that it will premiere the AZIZ ANSARI: BURIED ALIVE on Friday, November 1st at 12:01 AM.

After high ratings at this year's awards show, Deadline reports that NBC and Dick Clark Productions has asked comedy stars Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to return as the hosts of next year's Golden Globes. The invitation to reprise the hosting gig is, at this point, an informal offer.

It was announced today that the up-and-coming actress (and Critics' Choice winner) has landed an arc on the upcoming sixth season of NBC's hit comedy PARKS AND RECREATION. Though exact details on her role are being kept under wraps, it was confirmed that Maslany will play a new love interest for Tom (Aziz Ansari.)

The New Museum has announced that Matthew Weiner, the series creator and executive producer of the critically acclaimed drama Mad Men, will be featured as this year's Visionary speaker. The Stuart Regen Visionaries Series at the New Museum, supported by the Stuart Regen Visionaries Fund, honors leading international thinkers in the fields of art, architecture, design, and related disciplines of contemporary culture. Now in its fifth season, the annual series spotlights innovators who shape intellectual life and define the future of culture. Weiner will be in conversation with prize-winning author A.M. Homes on Friday September 27 at 7 p.m. in the New Museum Theater.

NBC has given a second-season, 10 episode-renewal to Thursday night alternative series 'Hollywood Game Night.' The game show, hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch, is the brainchild of award-winning actor-producer Sean Hayes and is based on his real-life game nights. The announcement was made by Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment.