Laura Ling Joins Discovery Digital NetworksNovember 12, 2014Discovery Digital Networks announces today that award-winning journalist and producer Laura Ling has joined the web-native video arm of Discovery Communications as Director of Development. In this capacity, Ling will be a part of the senior team overseeing original program development for the portfolio of networks, which reaches audiences across digital platforms and currently generates 150M monthly streams.
MSNBC to Air RICHARD ENGEL REPORTING: THE BATTLE AGAINST ISIS, 11/14November 12, 2014MSNBC will air 'Richard Engel Reporting: The Battle Against ISIS' on Friday, November 14 at 9 p.m. ET. The NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent will report live from Urfa, Turkey near the Syrian border. He will share exclusive reporting from inside Kobani as well as explain the history of ISIS and asks hard questions about how the United States is handling the situation.
VIDEO: Chadwick Boseman 'Beyond Excited' to Play Marvel's Black PantherNovember 12, 2014Entertainment Tonight recently caught up with Chadwick Boseman, recently tapped to play Black Panther in a slew of upcoming Marvel films at the 6th Annual Governors Awards. In the video below, Boseman opened up about fans' excitement for the projects, as well as his own!
Patriots-Colts Game Set for SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL this WeekendNovember 12, 2014Two of the NFL's top quarterbacks and offenses take center stage this Sunday night on NBC when Tom Brady and the New England Patriots (7-2) visit Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts (6-3) on Sunday Night Football. Sunday night's coverage begins with Football Night In America at 7 p.m. ET.
DUMB AND DUMBER TO Tops Fandango's Weekend Ticket SalesNovember 12, 2014According to Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, the Jim Carrey-Jeff Daniels comedy sequel “Dumb and Dumber To” is a no-brainer for moviegoers this weekend, representing more than 50% of Fandango's weekend wide release sales and scoring a bright 86 out of 100 points on the company's Fanticipation movie buzz indicator. “Dumb and Dumber Too” is currently outselling last year's irreverent comedies, “Anchorman 2” and “We're the Millers,” at the same point in the Fandango sales cycle.
Anna Kendrick to Join Ben Affleck in THE ACCOUNTANT?November 12, 2014According to Variety, Anna Kendrick and J.K. Simmons are currently in talks to join Ben Affleck in Bill Dubuque's THE ACCOUNTANT, which has been in development since 2011. WARRIOR's Gavin O'Connor will direct for Warner Bros.
CMT's PARTY DOWN SOUTH: DRUNKSGIVING to Premiere 11/19November 12, 2014Heat up your turkey fryer because this holiday season CMT brings back America's favorite partiers in an all-new PARTY DOWN SOUTH Thanksgiving special. PARTY DOWN SOUTH: DRUNKSGIVING premieres Wednesday, November 19 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT. Fans can view the special early when it premieres exclusively on the CMT app on Monday, November 17.
THEATER TALK to Welcome THE BELLE OF AMHERST's Joely Richardson, Steve Cosson & MoreNovember 12, 2014An all-new THEATER TALK features actor Joely Richardson, currently giving a luminous performance as Emily Dickinson in a revival of William Luce's The Belle of Amherst at The Westside Theatre, and the production's director, Steve Cosson, in a discussion about the reclusive 19th-century poet, and the legacy of actor Julie Harris who opened and toured the play for many years.
Nick Jonas Set for E! NEWS TonightNovember 11, 2014Wondering what Nick Jonas has to say about sex, his relationship, and the reasoning behind his recent crotch grabbing? We did too! Speaking EXCLUSIVELY to E! News at last night's Flaunt Magazine Party, Nick opened up about his solo career saying, “It's just nice to just sort of step out on my own and make this statement.”
Robert De Niro in Talks to Join Jennifer Lawrence in JOYNovember 11, 2014According to The Hollywood Reporter, Robert De Niro is currently in talks to join his SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK co-star, Jennifer Lawrence, in her upcoming project, JOY. Directed by David O. Russell, the film follows the inventor of the Miracle Mop, Joy Mangano.
TNT Cancels FRANKLIN & BASHNovember 11, 2014According to Deadline, TNT has chosen not to greenlight a fifth season of the popular legal drama, lead by Breckin Meyer and Mark-Paul Gosselaar.