Viceland Orders Second Season of DARK SIDE OF THE RINGJuly 24, 2019VICELAND, the Emmy-winning youth lifestyle and entertainment network from VICE Media and A+E Networks, has renewed its popular docu-series DARK SIDE OF THE RING, it was announced today at the Television Critics Association semi-annual Press Tour in Los Angeles by VICELAND president Guy Slattery.
National Geographic Announces New Two-Hour Special JANE GOODALL: THE HOPEJuly 24, 2019On the heels of the success of National Geographic Documentary Films' JANE — the most celebrated film of 2017, which received a BAFTA nomination and was named best documentary of 2017 by 18 national critics groups, the Producers Guild of America, American Cinema Editors, the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the National Board of Review — the network announced today that it is taking a fresh, new look at Jane Goodall's incredible conservation work in the upcoming television special JANE GOODALL: THE HOPE.
National Geographic Announces BRAIN GAMES Hosted by Keegan-Michael KeyJuly 24, 2019Get ready for celebrities to get cerebral! National Geographic announced today its star-studded lineup of celebrity guests, spanning actors and musicians to entrepreneurs and athletes, for the reboot of its Emmy-nominated series, BRAIN GAMES. The eight-episode season, produced by Magical Elves, with Alfred Street Industries, adds a Hollywood twist to its classic mind-bending format by challenging the world's biggest celebrities to realize their exceptional brain power through fun and highly entertaining interactive games, illusions and social experiments.
Empath Signs to Fat Possum Records, Announce Tour Dates and ReissuesJuly 24, 2019Philadelphia noise punks Empath have announced they've signed to Fat Possum Records and will be reissuing their critically acclaimed debut album, Active Listening: Night on Earth. The deluxe version of the LP includes their 2018 Liberating Guilt and Fear EP, available on vinyl for the first time ever.
The Slow Readers Club Announce Additional Tour DatesJuly 24, 2019The Slow Readers Club have announced the addition of a further four shows for their headline tour this winter, with dates in Cork, Limerick, Dublin and Belfast joining their already announced shows in London, Wolverhampton, Manchester and Glasgow.
RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS Heads to National Geographic For New SeasonJuly 24, 2019It's going to be a bear of a season when world-renowned survivalist Bear Grylls returns to his wild roots this fall with some of Hollywood's most beloved celebrities in tow. The hit adventure series RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS finds its new home on National Geographic beginning November 5, at 10/9c, with more action, stunts and visceral moments than ever before.
BWW Interview: Stage and Screen Star Kevin Cahoon Talks Joining Cast of GLOW for Season 3July 23, 2019Kevin Cahoon will co-star on the new season of Glow when it drops August 9th. Cahoon starred on Broadway asEd the Hyena in The Lion King and went on to be the stand by for John Cameron Mitchell in the original production of Hedwig. He also played George in The Wedding Singer, The Childcatcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and was in the revival of The Rocky Horror Show.
RATINGS: NBC Wins The Week Of July 15-21 In Total ViewersJuly 23, 2019With “America's Got Talent” dominating the Big 4 competition, NBC won handily in total viewers and tied for #1 in 18-49 for the primetime ratings week of July 15-21, according to “live plus same day” viewership figures from Nielsen Media Research.
RATINGS: TODAY is Number One in Key DemoJuly 23, 2019TODAY was the number-one morning show last week topping “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54. The win marks 186 consecutive weeks in first place, TODAY's best demo streak in nearly seven years. No other morning news show has been number one in the demo for as long a streak. TODAY also won in total viewers last Tuesday and Thursday.
Oxygen Presents MANSON: THE WOMENJuly 23, 2019Oxygen, the destination for high-quality crime programming, debuts 'Manson: The Women' on Saturday, August 10 at 7pm ET/PT. To understand exactly how one of the most daunting madmen in history charmed his way into the lives of the women who formed his family, this compelling two-hour special takes a deep dive into their psyche through the lens of the counterculture movement that swept the 1960s. Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme, Sandra 'Blue' Good, Catherine 'Gypsy' Share, and Dianne 'Snake' Lake recount their experiences with Manson, life on Spahn Ranch and their leader's eventual decent into madness. Their candid, in-depth interviews provide a unique perspective on what it meant to be a part of the infamous Manson family and vividly depict the collapse of a freewheeling family whose leader groomed a few of its own to commit murder.
Netflix Announces New Arabic Original DOLLARJuly 23, 2019Get ready... Netflix's latest Arabic original is a fast-paced action-packed drama that will leave you on the edge of your seat. A true Middle Eastern production, DOLLAR is set in modern day Lebanon and stars Lebanese film veterans Adel Karam and the Charming Algerian/Lebanese Amal Bouchoucha.
RATINGS: ABC Wins Monday Night with THE BACHELORETTEJuly 23, 2019ABC (5.343 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) got another boost on Monday from a new 'The Bachelorette' (6.594 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.7, #1) plus 'Grand Hotel' (2.841 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.5, #5).
Showtime Offers Premiere Episodes of ESCAPE AT DANNEMORA, BLACK MONDAY AND WHO IS AMERICA? For Free OnlineJuly 23, 2019To honor its recent Emmy nominees, SHOWTIME has released the premiere episodes of ESCAPE AT DANNEMORA,BLACK MONDAY and WHO IS AMERICA? for free online, on streaming platforms and on demand. The network was honored with a total of 18 Emmy nominations, including 12 nominations for ESCAPE AT DANNEMORA which earned a nod for Outstanding Limited Series. Freshman comedy BLACK MONDAY received an Emmy nomination for series star Don Cheadle for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The groundbreaking satirical series WHO IS AMERICA? created and starring Sacha Baron Cohen was honored with three Emmy nominations including Outstanding Variety Sketch Series. The premiere episode of each series is available for free now on YouTube and SHO.com.
IFC, Mad Decent Partner to Release Songs from SHERMAN'S SHOWCASEJuly 23, 2019IFC announced today that the network has partnered with Mad Decent to drop the official soundtrack for its upcoming variety sketch series Sherman's Showcase, premiering Wednesday, July 31st at 10pm ET/PT. Sherman's Showcase (Original Soundtrack), featuring full-length versions of the songs from the series, is set for digital release on August 9 via Mad Decent, the Los Angeles-based record label founded by Thomas Wesley Pentz, better known as Diplo. The soundtrack will also be available on vinyl later this summer.
Jake Clemons To Release Sophomore Album 'Eyes On The Horizon'July 23, 2019On September 6, 2019 singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jake Clemons will release his sophomore album, Eyes On The Horizon, produced by Jake Hull and Clemons and mixed by legendary and award winning producer Eddie Kramer ( Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, The Beatles etc.,) and distributed by BFD / The Orchard. The ten song collection has Clemons once again creating a new chapter and taking it a step further by adding his voice to those seeking to find clarity in a complicated world and expanding both his musical vision and philosophical perspective.