Darren Williams Returns to NYC and NJ 6/21-23May 26, 2010Direct from headlining on Cunard's prestigious Queen Victoria, a tour of Japan, and engagements in his home country of Australia, Darren Willams returns to Metropolitan Room at Gotham and debuts at Tim McLoone's Supper Club in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Discovery Channel Renews THE COLONY For Second SeasonMay 25, 2010Discovery Channel has greenlit a 10-episode second season of THE COLONY, it was announced today by Clark Bunting, President and General Manager of Discovery Channel and President of Science Channel. Produced for Discovery by Original Productions (a FremantleMedia Company), the series is a controlled experiment that places ordinary people from all walks of life in a simulated post-catastrophic environment to see what it takes to survive and rebuild in a world without electricity, running water, government or outside communication.
Animal Planet To Rebroadcast Landmark 11-Part Series LIFE Beginning 6/6May 25, 2010This past March, more than 30 million viewers tuned in to Discovery Channel to witness the epic series LIFE, narrated by Oprah Winfrey. Four-years in the making, LIFE spanned every continent and habitat focusing on amazing animals and plants and providing never-before-seen footage in stunning high-definition. From the largest mammals to the smallest insects and from birds high in flight to creatures of the deepest oceans, LIFE explores our planet's living things and their fascinating behaviors.
LOMBARDI Author Maraniss Feels 'All Joy' About BroadwayMay 25, 2010Author David Maraniss, whose 1999 book 'When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi' is the basis for the upcoming Broadway play LOMBARDI, has expressed his surprise that his work was so quickly made into a Broadway play.
NCTC Presents NITWITS 5/29, Auditions To Be Held 7/24May 25, 2010The NITWITS is NCTC's improvisational comedy troupe. The troupe consists os some of the theatre's most talented comedic actors. The group uses improv acting techniques to perform skits, often using audience suggestions to guide the performance. The television show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway' familiarized many with short-form improv comedy.
Eamon Javers To Join CNBC As A Washington ReporterMay 25, 2010CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced that Eamon Javers will be joining the network as a Washington reporter covering lobbying and regulatory affairs, effective June 14th, based at CNBC's Washington DC bureau. He will appear on CNBC's Business Day programming and on CNBC.com.
Reality Hit BIG BROTHER Returns To CBS 7/8May 25, 2010The summer reality hit BIG BROTHER premieres Thursday, July 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The new cast will be announced at a later date.
New Police Drama THE BRIDGE Premieres On CBS 7/10May 25, 2010THE BRIDGE, a new drama about a tough and dedicated police officer who is voted to become the police union's dynamic leader, premieres Saturday, July 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
USA Takes #1 Spot For The WeekMay 25, 2010More total viewers (2.91 million) and households (2.25 million) came to USA this week than to any other network, including those driven by NBA Playoffs such as TNT, the #2 network. USA also earned the top coverage rating in basic cable prime this week with a 2.26 (+0.14 over #2 TNT). USA was the only cable network to deliver over 1 million P25-54, 1 million P18-49, 2.5 million total viewers, or 2 million households in prime without NBA Playoff coverage this week.
Original episodes From 3rd Season Of FLASHPOINT Begin Airing 6/4 May 25, 2010Original episodes from the third season of FLASHPOINT, the police drama depicting the emotional journey into the tough, risk-filled lives of a group of cops in the Strategic Response Unit, will begin airing Friday, June 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
ABC is No. 2 to Fox in May, Airing 5 of the Top 12 TV SeriesMay 25, 2010ABC is on track to finish No. 2 to an 'Idol'-driven Fox in May 2010 among Adults 18-49 (2.7/8), its 2nd straight year to take second place for the month. The Net also earned a solid second for the month in Adults 18-34 (2.2/7), defeating CBS by 38% (1.6/5) and NBC by 38% (1.6/6).
ABC Family Acquires FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS In Deal With NBC UniversalMay 25, 2010ABC Family has acquired the basic cable television rights to the Emmy(R) Award-winning television series 'Friday Night Lights,' in a deal with NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution, it was announced today by Tom Zappala, Executive Vice President, Program Acquisitions & Scheduling, ABC Cable Networks Group, and Frances Manfredi, Executive Vice President/General Sales Manager, Cable and Non-Theatrical Sales for NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution.