STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences' PINOCCHIOJuly 8, 2015The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences is thrilled to present its new production of Marc Robin's classic fairy tale musical PINOCCHIO! Come join us for the story of Pinocchio's eventful journey from wooden puppet to real boy, and delight in the adventures he has along the way. The production is currently in previews and runs through August 2, with a press opening on Saturday, July 11 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
MILLION DOLLAR LISTING NEW YORK Scores Highest-Rated Season Yet in P18-49July 7, 2015Bravo Media broke records last Wednesday as the Emmy-nominated“Million Dollar Listing New York” concluded its fourth season averaging 794,000 P18-49, 870,000 P25-54 and 1.5 million total viewers, according to Nielsen Live+3 data, making it the highest-rated season of the series among all key demos and the highest-rated season in “Million Dollar Listing” franchise history among P18-49. Additionally, last Wednesday's season finale scored its most-watched episode the season with over 1.6 million total viewers, up 19 percent from the prior week's episode (6/24/15). The newest addition to the franchise, “Million Dollar Listing San Francisco,” premieres tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8 at 10p.m. ET/PT.
VIDEO: Mulder & Scully Are Back in First Teaser for Fox's THE X-FILESJuly 7, 2015Creator/executive producer Chris Carter and stars Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are re-inhabiting their roles as iconic FBI Agents FOX Mulder and Dana Scully in Fox's limited revival of THE X-FILES. This marks the momentous return of the Emmy- and Golden Globe Award-winning pop culture phenomenon, which remains one of the longest-running sci-fi series in network television history. Mitch Pileggi will also return. Today, the network has unveiled a very first look at the event series - check it out below!
Oxygen Names Benny Reuven VP of DevelopmentJuly 7, 2015After recently revealing an exciting new development slate, Oxygen Media today announces the hire of Benny Reuven as Vice President of Development. Based in Los Angles, Reuven will report in to Cori Abraham, Senior Vice President of Development & International and is charged with continuing to develop real lifestyle programming that speaks to the passions and interests of the network's young multicultural female audience. Reuven joins Oxygen Media from Wilshire Studios where he served as Vice President, Development and Programming.
Fox Taps Kellie Pickler, Ross Matthews & More to Co-Host KNOCK KNOCK LIVEJuly 7, 2015 KNOCK KNOCK LIVE, this summer's LIVE, can't-miss, life-changing television event, has tapped country superstar Kellie Pickler, actress and singer Adrienne Bailon, TV host Ross Mathews, host and recording artist Jordan “Shorty” Johnson and TV/radio personality Chuey Martinez as co-hosts. The weekly series will feature host Ryan Seacrest live in a Los Angeles-based studio, while his team – Pickler, Bailon, Mathews, Johnson and Martinez – travel across America, arriving at unsuspecting people's doorsteps with a chance to win big prizes, turn their wildest dreams into reality and even meet their favorite celebrities including David Beckham, Luke Bryan, Common, Florida Georgia Line, Mike Holmes, Lea Michele, Meghan Trainor and many more. KNOCK KNOCK LIVE premieres Tuesday, July 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
FIFA Women's World Cup Final on Telemundo Draws Nearly 1.3 MillionJuly 6, 2015TELEMUNDO'S Spanish-language U.S. broadcast of the widely anticipated final match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 between USA and Japan delivered 1.27 million total viewers, up 97% vs. the 2011 U.S. Spanish-language broadcast of the final, becoming the most watched game of a FIFA Women's World Cup in U.S. Spanish-language TV, according to Nielsen.
Lifetime Renews UNREALJuly 6, 2015Lifetime has renewed its critically acclaimed scripted series UnREAL (#UnREALTV) for a second season with a 10-episode order, it was announced today by Liz Gateley, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for Lifetime. Produced by A+E Studios, UnREAL will return next year.
NBCUniversal Takes Home Over 100 2015 PROMAXBDA AwardsJuly 6, 2015NBCUniversal businesses and programming divisions were recognized with a combined 107 awards from the annual PromaxBDA (Broadcast Design Awards), including PromaxBDA North America, PromaxBDA Global Excellence and PromaxBDA Local Awards. The PromaxBDA awards represent the world's premier association of promotion, marketing and design professionals in electronic and broadcast media.
TOTAL DIVAS Returns to E! TomorrowJuly 6, 2015E!, WWE® and Bunim-Murray Productions' “Total Divas” returns for its highly-anticipated fourth season on Tuesday, July 7 at 9pm ET/PT.
STAGE TUBE: American Ballet Theatre's Misty Copeland on Joining Broadway's ON THE TOWNJuly 6, 2015On the heels of being named the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, BroadwayWorld reported earlier today that Misty Copeland will be joining the cast of Broadway's ON THE TOWN next month. After New York City Ballet principal dancer Megan Fairchild departs the show, Copeland will take over the role of Ivy for two weeks, beginning August 25th.
Melissa Leo Boards HBO's Adaptation of ALL THE WAYJuly 2, 2015According to Deadline, Oscar winner Melissa Leo has signed on to join Tony-winning Broadway star Bryan Cranston in HBO's film adaptation of Robert Schenkkan's play ALL THE WAY, directed by Jay Roach.
NBC Universo to Air I LOVE JENNI Marathon TomorrowJuly 1, 2015NBC UNIVERSO, the modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos, will honor the life of Mexican regional music icon, and star of the hit reality series I Love Jenni, Jenni Rivera, this Thursday, July 2, by dedicating programming to celebrate her birthday.
FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP CANADA 2015 Final Match Airs 7/5 on TelemundoJuly 1, 2015With a resounding 2-0 victory over Germany last night, the United States clinched a spot in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 final match airing this Sunday, July 5 at 6:30PM/5:30C/3:30P on TELEMUNDO, NBCDeportes.com and the NBC Deportes EN VIVO EXTRA mobile app. This will be the first time in eight years that the Women's World Cup final will be broadcast live on Spanish-language network TV.
LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Launches 'Picture Perfect Makeover'July 1, 2015This morning on 'LIVE with Kelly and Michael,' hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan announced 'LIVE's Picture Perfect Makeover,' a nationwide search for those whose profile pictures might need a bit of sprucing up. Those chosen will receive a full makeover from 'LIVE's' team of fashion and beauty experts, updating their current look into one that's fresh and new, for the ultimate personal photo to post online.