SCAD Expands Film and Television ProgramAugust 6, 2015The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is pleased to announce that it will be expanding the film and television offerings at its Atlanta location to include a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in film and television. The new degree program will launch in September of 2015.
New Premier League Season Kicks Off This Week on NBCSNAugust 5, 2015NBC Sports Group's coverage of the 2015-16 Premier League season kicks off three days from today, this Saturday, August 8. Coverage begins at 7 a.m. ET with Premier League Live on NBCSN followed by Manchester United v. Tottenham, and continues throughout the season on the networks of NBCUniversal, on the Premier League Extra Time bonus TV package, and streamed live on NBC Sports Live Extra. Click here for a full schedule of this week's programming.
THE DESCENDANTS Animated Short to Debut Next Month on Disney ChannelAugust 5, 2015'Descendants Wicked World,' an animated short-form series set in the Auradon and Isle of the Lost worlds of Disney's hit movie 'Descendants,' is set to premiere FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 on Disney Channel and its digital platforms, including WATCH Disney Channel. The series will introduce new characters. Providing the voices of the animated characters are the movie's stars: Dove Cameron as Mal, Sofia Carson as Evie, Cameron Boyce as Carlos, Booboo Stewart as Jay, Mitchell Hope as Ben, Brenna D'Amico as Jane, Sarah Jeffery as Audrey and Dianne Doan as Lonnie.
Disney's THE DESCENDANTS Hits Over 10.5 Million Total Viewers with L+3August 5, 2015Extensive DVR viewing raised the television premiere ratings for Disney's 'Descendants' by 61% – to 10.539 million Total Viewers – over its first four days. DVR users also increased viewership by 74% among Kids 2-11 (5.168 million), by 73% among Kids 6-11 (4.200 million) and by 64% among Tweens 9-14 (3.756 million). On the WATCH Disney Channel app, 'Descendants' has also posted 1.8 million video views since July 24.
Telemundo Names PREMIOS TU MUNDO HostsAugust 4, 2015 In an unprecedented move, six of the most renowned television personalities will gather at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, to co-host the 2015 “Premios Tu Mundo” (Your World Awards). Angelica Vale, Raul Gonzalez, Gabriel Porras, Maria Elisa Camargo,Rafael Amaya and Carmen Aub will not be missed by telenovela fans during this special evening, as they will make a grand appearance as hosts of the 4th annual awards show, which will broadcast live on TELEMUNDO Thursday, August 20, at 8PM/7c, preceded by the blue carpet special “La Alfombra de Premios Tu Mundo” at 7PM/6c. The blue carpet special will be hosted by Jorge Bernal, Jessica Carrillo,and Boris Izaguirre, with special participation from Caeli, Christian Ramirez and Kika Rocha.
PREMIER LEAGUE SOCCER Returns to NBC Universo This WeekendAugust 4, 2015NBC UNIVERSO, the modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos, today announced that its coverage of the 2015-16 Premier League season kicks-off this coming weekend and will feature a robust slate of matches beginning on Sat., Aug. 8 with Manchester United vs. Tottenham at 7:30a ET / 4:30a PT. The following match will be Chelsea vs. Swansea City at 12:25p ET / 9:25a PT. On Sun., Aug. 9, Arsenal takes on West Ham at 8:25a ET / 5:25a PT. Then on Mon., Aug. 10,West Bromwich Albion plays Manchester City at 2:55p ET / 11:55a PT.
THE DESCENDANTS Drives Disney to New Yearly HighAugust 4, 2015Delivering over 1-year ratings highs, Disney Channel won Primetime, ranking as cable TV's #1 network in Total Viewers (2.3 million) and TV's #1 network across major youth demographics -- Kids 2-11 (1.1 million/2.9 rating), Kids 6-11 (927,000/3.9 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (821,000/3.4 rating) -- powered by the premiere and encore telecasts of the original movie “Descendants.”
Betty Buckley & Rachel York Star in GREY GARDENS, Beginning Tonight at Bay StreetAugust 4, 2015Bay Street Theater presents Tony Award winner Betty Buckley and Drama Desk Award winner Rachel York as Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale in GREY GARDENS, the musical, beginning tonight, August 4, where it will run through August 30; with book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie. Michael Wilson directs.
SAVE MY LIFE: BOSTON TRAUMA Hits Series High in Key Female DemoAugust 3, 2015At 10:00 p.m., “Save My Life: Boston Trauma” held mostly steady week to week in Total Viewers (3.2 million vs. 3.3 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.8/3 vs. 0.9/3). The new show grew for the 2nd week in a row with Women 18-34 (+14%) and Women 18-49 (+10%) to hit series highs and rank No. 1 in the hour.
BOSTON EMS Up in Total ViewersAugust 3, 2015“Boston EMS” (10:00-11:00 p.m. – 2.9 million and 0.6/3 in AD18-49): ABC's “Boston EMS” grew over its week-ago premiere with Total Viewers (+4% - 2.9 million vs. 2.8 million) and held even among Adults 18-49 (0.6/3).
NBC SPORTS LIVE EXTRA Sets New Offerings for Premier League SeasonAugust 3, 2015NBC Sports Group's coverage of the 2015-16 Premier League season kicks off five days from today, this Saturday, August 8. Coverage begins at 7 a.m. ET with Premier League Live on NBCSN followed by Manchester United v. Tottenham, and continues throughout the season on the networks of NBCUniversal, on the Premier League Extra Time bonus TV package, and streamed live on NBC Sports Live Extra.