Disney Channel Wins July Sweep in Total Viewers and Major Kids DemosJuly 29, 2014During July 2014, Disney Channel, the 24-hour kid-driven, family-inclusive television network, swept the competition, ranking as cable TV's #1 Total Day network in Total Viewers (1.6 million) and TV's #1 network across major youth Kid 2-11 (877,000/2.2 rating), Kid 6-11 (650,000/2.7 rating) and Tween 9-14 (557,000/2.3 rating) demographics. The channel has been the #1 choice across all TV for 39-consecutive months in Kids 6-11 and 51 months in Tweens.
VIDEO: Channing Tatum Says MAGIC MIKE 2 Will be 'Very Different' from First FilmJuly 28, 2014Entertainment Tonight recently caught up with MAGIC MIKE's Channing Tatum at San-Diego Comic-Con, where the star opened up on the upcoming sequel to Steven Soderbergh's 2012 hit. With the script nearly wrapped, Tatum confirmed he's a little bit shocked by just how 'very different' the follow-up is turning out to be. Check out what he had to say below!
Telemundo Begins Production on SEÑORA ACEROJuly 28, 2014Telemundo Studios announces the beginning of filming for the new original production, “Señora Acero,” starring Blanca Soto in her network debut. Written by Roberto Stopello (“La Reina del Sur”) and directed by actor and director Miguel Varoni and Walter Doehner (“La Reina del Sur”), the super series features a stellar cast, including Andrés Palacios, Rebecca Jones and Litzy, and the special participation of Damián Alcázar. Filmed on location in different locations surrounding Mexico City, 'Señora Acero' tells the story of Sara Aguilar Bermúdez (Blanca Soto), a beautiful, charismatic and intelligent woman who goes from being a housewife with an ordinary life to a person capable of shaking the very foundations of her country's government.
NBC Sports Group Sets Upcoming Soccer Match CoverageJuly 28, 2014NBC Sports Group presents coverage of five soccer matches this week beginning with Manchester United v. FC Internazionale in the 2014 Guinness International Champions Cup tomorrow, Tuesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN from FedEx Field in Landover, M.D.
Second Season of E!'s #RICHKIDS OF BEVERLY HILLS to Premiere 8/3July 28, 2014Welcome back to the famed 90210, and to new fulltime resident EJ Johnson when he relocates to Los Angeles and joins his friends in the fabuluxe zip code overflowing with sunshine, designer fashions, and plenty of plastic -- both surgical and credit card. The second season kicks off with a trip to China for the opening of an elite department store owned by Dorothy's retail mogul father. Joining Dorothy on the trip are Morgan, Brendan, Jonny, and Roxy, all growing tired of Dorothy's endless monologues about her career, her style and being financially cut-off by her parents.
Michelle Beisner Joins ESPN as NFL ReporterJuly 28, 2014 Michelle Beisner is joining ESPN as an NFL features reporter. Beginning in September, she will contribute player profiles and other stories for ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown pregame show.
GYPSY SISTERS Returns to TLC on 8/21July 28, 2014The GYPSY SISTERS are back and still over-the-top in a two-hour season premiere on TLC Thursday, August 21st at 9/8c. The third season chronicles more Stanley family drama as they navigate breakups, makeups and road trips, giving viewers a one-of-a-kind look at the jaw-dropping ways of the infamous gypsy clan.
Showtime to Air David Bowie Documentary, 8/1July 28, 2014With unprecedented access to David Bowie's personal archive, including previously unseen footage, DAVID BOWIE: FIVE YEARS is the definitive portrait of one of rock's most influential stars - premiering Friday, August 1st at 9 p.m. on SHOWTIME. Bowie is widely recognized as one of the most daring and innovative performers of the 20th century, boasting both critical and commercial success since his early days in the 1960s and influencing popular culture ever since.
HOUSE OF THE WITCHDOCTOR Set for 9/16 DVD & VOD ReleaseJuly 28, 2014Breaking Glass Pictures will be releasing House of the Witch Doctor on DVD/VOD (iTunes, Comcast, Vubiquity) on September 16, 2014. Directed and written by Devon Mikolas, House of the Witch Doctor stars Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D), Leslie Easterbrook (The Devil's Rejects), Allan Kayser (Night of the Creeps), Callie Stephens and David Willis.
Comedy Central Renews DRUNK HISTORY & NATHAN FOR YOUJuly 25, 2014History aficionados and business experts…we give you reason to cheer. Comedy Central's acclaimed series “Drunk History” and “Nathan For You” have each been renewed for a third season, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development and Original Programming, Comedy Central. These two renewals continue the #1 brand in comedy's 2014 momentum as they join the previously announced renewals of “Broad City” (more), “Kroll Show” (more), “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Review” and “Trip Tank” (more) and an extended fourth season of “Key & Peele” (more).
HBO Welcomes Nine to GAME OF THRONES CastJuly 25, 2014HBO has confirmed some of the new cast members for the fifth season of the hit series GAME OF THRONES, with many of them appearing in a video that was unveiled today at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2014.
Tony & Olivier Winner Jonathan Pryce Joins Cast of HBO's GAME OF THRONESJuly 25, 2014Pryce, a Tony and Olivier winner, will play the High Sparrow. His character is described as: 'A devout and pious man, the High Sparrow came to King's Landing to serve those forgotten by much of the world - the poor, the downtrodden and the infirm - and quickly amassed a large following. His fellow believers have swarmed over the city, ministering to the lowest and decrying the corruption of the highest.'
Rep. Paul Ryan to Appear on MEET THE PRESS this WeekendJuly 25, 2014This Sunday on 'Meet the Press,' Rep. Paul Ryan joins David Gregory for a live interview. Will his new initiative to fight poverty work? Can Congress solve the border Crisis before leaving Washington for the summer? Plus, as a result of changes in House leadership, what is the state of the Republican Party? Finally, with the Ukraine and the Middle East in turmoil, how will the U.S lead on the world stage?