NBC & NBCSN's Stanley Cup Playoff Coverage Highlighted by Saturday's Penguins-Capitals GameMay 6, 2016This weekend's Stanley Cup Playoff coverage on NBC and NBCSN is highlighted by a primetime elimination game Saturday night on NBC, immediately following the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby. Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals look to stave off elimination in Game 5 against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, who lead the series 3-1. Puck drop of Penguins-Caps Game 5 is slated for 7:15 p.m. ET.
CBS to Air New Colorized I LOVE LUCY Special This MonthMay 5, 2016NEW I LOVE LUCY SUPERSTAR SPECIAL, a new one-hour special featuring two colorized back-to-back classic episodes of the 1950s series, to be broadcast Friday, May 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Sofia Carson Named Radio Disney's 'Next Big Thing'May 5, 2016Days following recording artist Sofia Carson's first broadcast performance of her debut single, 'Love Is the Name' -- on Disney Channel's special, the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards -- she has been named Radio Disney's newest 'NBT' (Next Big Thing). The 23-year-old singer and actress (Disney's 'Descendants' and 'Adventures in Babysitting') is signed to Hollywood Records and Republic Records. As an 'NBT,' she will be featured in Radio Disney's popular multi-platform program that champions young recording artists, showcasing their developing career and personal journey as they pursue their musical dreams.
ABC's NIGHTLINE is No. 1 with Viewers for Second Straight WeekMay 5, 2016ABC News' “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (1.456 million) for the 2nd straight week during the week of April 25, 2016, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” beat CBS' “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (1.235 million) by 221,000 and NBC's “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (1.387 million) by 69,000.
THE VIEW Outperforms THE TALK in Key Demo & Total ViewersMay 5, 2016ABC's 'The View' averaged 2.994 million Total Viewers, 586,000 Women 25-54 and 462,000 Women 18-49 during the week of April 25, 2016, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. 'The View' outperformed CBS' 'The Talk' (2.976 million, and 435,000, respectively) in Total Viewers (+18,000) and Women 18-49 (+27,000), beating 'The Talk' for the 6th time in the last 7 weeks in both measures.
NBCSN & CNBC to Present Pair of Western Conference Game 4 Matchups TonightMay 5, 2016NBCSN and CNBC will present a pair of Western Conference Game 4 matchups tonight, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN, when David Backes and the St. Louis Blues hostJamie Benn and the Dallas Stars. Coverage continues at 9 p.m. ET on CNBC, when Shea Weber and the Nashville Predators host Joe Pavelski and the San Jose Sharks in Game 4 of their Second Round series.
NBC Sports Group Sets Daily 2016 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA CoverageMay 5, 2016NBC Sports Group will present 16 hours of live race coverage of the 2016 Amgen Tour of California, beginning Sunday, May 15, at 5 p.m. ET on NBCSN and culminating with the final stage on Sunday, May 22 at 4 p.m. ET on NBC. NBCSN kicks off tour coverage with the Amgen Tour of California Preview Show this Sunday at 5 p.m. ET.
NBCSN to Air U.S. ROWING TEAM TRIALS Coverage This WeekendMay 5, 2016NBCSN will present exclusive coverage of the U.S. Rowing Team Trials this Sunday at 5 p.m. ET, part of NBC Olympics' 76 hours of Trials coverage on NBC and NBCSN leading into the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Eden Brolin Lands Recurring Role on Freeform's BEYONDMay 5, 2016Eden Brolin has joined the cast of Freeform's one-hour drama series 'Beyond.' Brolin will recur as Charlie, a cool and confident young woman with a tough exterior, and who has a special gift that gets her into trouble. Never one to back down from a fight, Charlie encounters Holden (Burkely Duffield) as he tries to unlock the mystery of his lost years. Brolin will appear halfway through the first season of 'Beyond,' which is set to premiere on FreeForm in early 2017.
5th Annual Philip K. Dick Sci-Fi Film Festival Now Accepting SubmissionsMay 5, 2016The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival will hold its fth annual event from March 15 to March 19, 2017 in New York City. The festival has announced an open call for submissions in Science ction, fantastic, horror, supernatural, speculative and metaphysical feature and short lms and alternative forms of storytelling through virtual reality and new media. Entering into its fth year, the festival continues to showcase lms where freedom of expression, original storytelling, creativity and lmmakers of all cultures prevail within the timeless legacy of novelist Philip K. Dick.
Donald Trump to Appear on NBC NIGHTLY NEWS TonightMay 4, 2016Lester Holt will speak live with Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for President, in an exclusive network TV interview tonight on 'NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.' Holt will anchor the broadcast from Trump Tower in New York City.
Seth MacFarlane to Create & Star in FOX Dramedy for 2017-18 SeasonMay 4, 2016FOX has ordered 13 episodes of a new hour-long, live-action comedic drama series created and executive-produced by Emmy Award winner Seth MacFarlane (FAMILY GUY, “Ted”), who is also set to star. The series is being targeted for the 2017-2018 television season, it was announced today by Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group.
Laverne Cox to Sit Down with Megyn Kelly During Primetime FOX SpecialMay 4, 2016On “MEGYN KELLY presents,” airing Tuesday, May 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, FOX News Channel (FNC) anchor Megyn Kelly will interview Laverne Cox, the Emmy Award-nominated actress who will appear as “Dr. Frank-N-Furter” in this fall's THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW event on FOX.