CBS Remains Top Network Among Upscale AdultsOctober 8, 2014CBS is the #1 network in upscale adults (adults 18+/$150K+ household income) with the top three new series of the season, according to Nielsen NPower live plus same day ratings through the first two weeks of the 2014-2015 season.
Giants-Eagles Game Set for SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL this WeekendOctober 8, 2014Eli Manning and the New York Giants (3-2) look to add to their three-game winning streak this Sunday, Oct. 12, when they travel to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to face Nick Foles, LeSean McCoy and their first-place NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles (4-1) onSunday Night Football on NBC. Pre-game coverage begins with FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA at 7 p.m. ET.
NHL Season Begins Tonight on NBCSNOctober 8, 2014 The puck drops on the 2014-15 NHL regular season tonight with a doubleheader on NBCSN, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET when Milan Lucic and the Boston Bruins host Claude Giroux and the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday Night Rivalry, followed by the 2014 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings against the San Jose Sharks at 10 p.m. ET.
Brian Dennehy & Neil McDonough Join Cast of TNT's PUBLIC MORALSOctober 8, 2014According to Deadline, Brian Dennehy, currently starring in LOVE LETTERS on Broadway, and Neil McDonough have signed on for TNT's upcoming drama PUBLIC MORALS. The pair will recur on the series produced by Steven Spielberg, premiering in 2015.
Sprout Launches Second Annual Kindest Kid ContestOctober 7, 2014This fall, Sprout® and TODAY will celebrate thoughtful acts by kids across the country with the return of the Kindest Kid Contest. Whether lending a helping hand to a neighbor, teaching a YOUNGER sibling a new skill, caring for the family pet or finding creative ways to recycle, Sprout and TODAY believe kindness comes in all shapes and sizes, and are on THE HUNT for the child who best embodies everyday acts of kindness to be named Sprout's Chief Kindness Officer for 2015.
NBC Sports Group Kicks Off Hockey Coverage Tomorrow on NBCSNOctober 7, 2014Hockey Starts Tomorrow – NBC Sports Group begins its 10th season* as the exclusive home of the NHL tomorrow night when the puck drops on the 2014-15 season on NBCSN, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET when the Boston Bruins host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday Night Rivalry.
CBS Scores Second Weekly Win of SeasonOctober 7, 2014CBS hit its second straight weekly win in viewers to begin the new season, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Oct. 5.
USA Sets March 2015 Premiere Date for DIGOctober 7, 2014USA Network has ordered four additional episodes of the highly anticipated event series DIG, bringing the series to a total of 10 episodes. Additionally, the network announced that the thriller will premiere on Thursday, March 5. DIG is executive produced by powerhouse auspices Tim Kring ('Heroes') and Gideon Raff ('Homeland'), and comes from Universal Cable Productions. The pilot was shot in Israel, and subsequent episodes are being shot in Croatia and New Mexico. ?
TNT Picks Up Syndication Rights to GRIMMOctober 7, 2014Grimm is coming to TNT. The top-rated drama network has closed a deal with NBCUniversal Television & New Media Distribution that gives TNT exclusive off-net cable rights to the hit series. TNT plans to begin airing episodes from the first three seasons of Grimm in early 2015, with season four episodes available to join the lineup in fall 2015.
MANZO'D WITH CHILDREN Debuts to Over 1.7 Million Total ViewersOctober 7, 2014Bravo Media's series premiere of “Manzo'd with Children,” starring everyone's favorite no-nonsense New Jersey Housewife Caroline Manzo and her family, earned over 1.7 million total viewers and 991,000 P18-49 in its 9pm broadcast, according to Nielsen.
HOUSE OF DVF to Premiere 11/2 on E!October 7, 2014Diane von Furstenberg and her eponymous fashion brand have long been symbols of independence, grace and fearlessness. Now, as Diane mentors a new generation of hard-working young women ready to take their careers to the next level at DVF, E! is there to capture every pressure-filled and triumphant moment. “House of DVF” premieres Sunday, November 2 at 10pm ET/PT on E! “House of DVF” will also come to E! in 100 countries, premiering in November internationally – the same month as the US premiere.
OWN to Offer Online Course with Rob BellOctober 6, 2014 As part of an ongoing program to expand its online learning platform on Oprah.com, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today an all-new eCourse, taught by renowned pastor and author Rob Bell. Bell was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine in 2011 and a New York Times bestselling author. Bell is currently a featured speaker/tour “trailblazer” on “Oprah's The Life You Want Weekend,” Oprah Winfrey's eight-city arena tour that is currently traveling through the U.S. The tour has received wide critical acclaim from the media, including The Grio, which called it “Empowering. Enlightening. Magical.” The course, entitled “Rob Bell: Practical Guide to Finding Joy and Meaning in Everyday Life,” is available exclusively on Oprah.com and now open for pre-registration.
Poker Player Phil Ivey to Appear on 60 MINUTES SPORTS TomorrowOctober 6, 2014Phil Ivey says the casinos accusing him of cheating them out of over $20 million simply bet against him and lost. The man considered by many to be the world's best poker player defends his reputation in an interview with James Brown on the next edition of 60 MINUTES SPORTS premiering Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 10:00 PM, ET/PT only on SHOWTIME.
STAR WARS REBELS Premieres to 6.5 Million Total ViewersOctober 6, 2014The epic intergalactic adventure 'Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion' – a television movie – delivered 6.5-million viewers in its premieres on Disney Channel and Disney XD around the world. In its U.S. premiere on Friday, October 3 (9:00 p.m.)