NBC to Air Game 2 of STANLEY CUP FINAL This WeekendJune 4, 2015The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to send the Stanley Cup Final to Chicago even at one game apiece with a Game 2 victory on Saturday night against the Blackhawks at 7:15 p.m. ET on NBC. NBC Sports Live Extra – NBC Sports Group's live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, and tablets – will provide comprehensive streaming coverage of Game 2.
LTERED COURSE MONTEGO BAY Premieres 6/15 on Golf ChannelJune 4, 2015The traditional golf course layout will not apply to the eight teams competing in Altered Course Montego Bay, Golf Channel's new reality competition series premiering Monday, June 15 at 9 p.m. ET. The series will require teams to navigate re-imagined golf holes in excess of 700 yards all the while traversing natural obstacles they encounter along the way.
STAGE TUBE: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Julian Fellowes & More on Bringing SCHOOL OF ROCK to BroadwayJune 4, 2015School of Rock-The Musical may not hit Broadway until later this year, but a select group of people are currently getting a sneak peek at the Grammercy Theatre to watch an early version of the new musical. With the performances underway, the creative team, including Andrew Lloyd Webber and Julian Fellowes, have released a new video detailing the show's journey to the stage. Check it out below!
NBC SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON Front & Center This WeekendJune 3, 2015“NBC Sports Championship Season” coverage takes center stage this weekend with numerous high-profile events including the 147th Belmont Stakes featuring Triple Crown contender American Pharoah, Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning, the Women's and Men's Finals in the 2015 French Open, Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC, the IndyCar Firestone 600, the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix, and Lucas Oil Motocross.
James Wan to Direct AQUAMAN for Warner Bros.June 3, 2015Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that director James Wan (“Furious Seven,” “The Conjuring”) will take the helm of the Studio's upcoming Aquaman feature film, with Jason Momoa (“Game of Thrones”) starring as the sea-dwelling Super Hero. The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Warner Bros. Pictures.
John Noble Boards CBS' ELEMENTARYJune 3, 2015John Noble will star as Sherlock Holmes' wealthy, estranged father when he joins the cast of ELEMENTARY as a series regular in the fall. The character has been referenced in past seasons as being instrumental in Sherlock's first stint in rehab three years ago and in pairing his son with Joan Watson, his former sober companion, now his current investigative partner and friend. In the Season Four premiere, Mr. Holmes arrives in New York City to deal with the aftermath of his son's recent relapse.
E! Hits New Ratings Highs in MayJune 2, 2015In May 2015, E!, the global pop culture powerhouse, delivered significant year on year primetime ratings growth for the second consecutive month. The network posted primetime gains over May 2014 across all key demos, including +53% A18-49 (333K), +44% P2+ (585K), +43% A18-34 (194K), +65% W18-49 (260K) and +49% W18-34 (153K). E! ranked in the Top 15 cable entertainment networks this month among A18-49.
Shonda Rhimes' Memoir Set for Release This FallJune 2, 2015The project will chronicle Rhimes' life prior to creating ABC's mega-hit medical series, following her decision 'to build a family and the challenges of being a single mother while striving for professional success.'
Dateline's MY KID WOULD NEVER DO THAT Returns 6/7June 2, 2015 How do parents know if their child will do the right thing in a difficult situation? Dateline's four-part series, “My Kid Would Never Do That,” addresses that challenging question. The second edition of the award-winning franchise, reported by TODAY's Natalie Morales, returns to Dateline Sunday, June 7 at 8p/7c on NBC.
Disney XD Renews Marvel's 'SPIDER-MAN' & 'THE AVENERS'June 1, 2015Disney XD has ordered two new action-packed seasons of the popular animated series on the Marvel programming block – continuing the adventures of Earth's Mightiest Heroes with 'Marvel's Avengers: Ultron Revolution' and introducing a new band of villains in 'Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6.' Produced by Marvel Television, both series deliver the biggest, most explosive seasons yet with some of Marvel's most aspirational super heroes facing off against some of the greatest threats in the Marvel Universe. Both of the new seasons are currently in production and slated to premiere in 2016 on Marvel on Disney XD.
Bravo's SOUTHERN CHARM Hits Series HighJune 1, 2015 Bravo Media broke records last Monday as the season finale “Southern Charm” delivered the highest-rated episode of the series with 1.7 million total viewers, over 1.1 million P25-54 and 985,000 P18-49, according to Nielsen Live+3 data.
2015 STANLEY CUP Final Airs 6/3 on NBCJune 1, 2015NBC Sports Group begins its exclusive coverage of the 2015 Stanley Cup Final this Wednesday, when Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning host Jonathan Toewsand the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Coverage of Game 1 begins Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN with NHL Live on-site at two sets at Amalie Arena.
New Episode of ESCENA DEPORTIVA Airs Tonight on NBC UniversoJune 1, 2015NBC UNIVERSO, the modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos, will air tonight a new episode of its new signature sports show for Latinos, Escena Deportiva beginning at 11 p.m. ET. The program will recap all of the thrilling action and major storylines from sports from around the globe. Tonight's show will feature:
Colin Donnell Boards NBC's CHICAGO MEDMay 29, 2015According to Deadline, Broadway vet Colin Donnell has signed on for NBC's upcoming CHICAGO MED as a series regular. He joins Oliver Platt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Laurie Holden, Nick Gehlfuss and Yaya Dacosta in the CHICAGO FIRE spinoff.