HBO Announces Second Half of 2014 Documentary ScheduleJuly 10, 2014HBO presents a compelling array of timely and thought-provoking documentaries every Monday night in the second half of 2014. Among the new films to debut in the weekly slot are Kate Davis and David Heilbroner's THE NEWBURGH STING, an inside look at the rarely told story of the FBI's involvement in a homegrown terror case, Jeremiah Zagar's CAPTIVATED: THE TRIALS OF PAMELA SMART, a look at the first trial televised gavel-to-gavel and the media circus surrounding it, Steve Buscemi's A GOOD JOB: STORIES OF THE FDNY, showing what it's like to work in one of the most demanding fire departments in the world, HUNTED: THE WAR AGAINST GAYS IN RUSSIA, the searing story of a group that terrorizes gay men and women, and a holiday family special SAVING MY TOMORROW: KIDS CARE FOR THE PLANET, spotlighting young environmental activists.
Rebecca Ferguson Lands Female Lead in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 5July 9, 2014According to Deadline, Golden Globe nominee Rebecca Ferguson (BBC's THE WHITE QUEEN) has landed the female lead in MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 5, set to be directed by Christopher McQuarrie, and written by video game scribe Will Staples. Alec Baldwin is also in talks to join the cast as the head of the CIA.
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS' 100th Episode is Tuesday's Top Telecast in Key DemosJuly 9, 2014At 8 o'clock, celebrating the coveted 100th-episode milestone, “Pretty Little Liars” ranked as Tuesday's #1 cable TV telecast in the hour for the 100th-consecutive original telecast in Females 12-34 (1.2 million/2.5 rating) – every telecast since its June 2010 series launch – 52nd in Adults 18-34 (946,000/1.4 rating), 59th in Women 18-34 (784,000/2.3 rating), 55th in Women 18-49 (1.0 million/1.6 rating) and 63rd in Viewers 12-34 (1.4 million/1.5 rating).
Bravo Top Cable Network in P18-49 & P25-54 on SundayJuly 9, 2014Wedding bells rang as Bravo Media was the #1 cable network in primetime this past Sunday night among P18-49 and P25-54 driven by “The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Kandi's Wedding,” “What Watch Happens Live” and “Married to Medicine.
E! Hits Two-Year Primetime High on SundayJuly 9, 2014E!'s powerful Sunday combination of the new hit plastic surgery correction series “Botched” and a new episode of “Keeping up with the Kardashians” propelled the Network to its best primetime deliveries in nearly two years. E! ranked #1 in key demos of Adults 18-34 (705,000) and Women 18-34 (524,000) outperforming all other cable networks for the night (8-11 PM).
Iowa Corn Indy 300 Highlights NBCSN's Weekend Motorsports CoverageJuly 9, 2014NBCSN's coverage of the 2014 Verizon IndyCar Series continues this weekend from Iowa Speedway with the Iowa Corn Indy 300 on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET. NBCSN's motorsports slate also features live Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Budds Creek National coverage on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. NBC Sports Live Extra – NBC Sports Group's live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, and tablets – will stream both the Iowa Corn Indy 300 and Budds Creek National.
Documentary LOVE CHILD to Premiere 7/28 on HBOJuly 9, 2014 In 2010, the death from malnutrition of South Korean infant Sarang became an international news story when the circumstances were revealed: The parents had neglected her for an online fantasy game. Their subsequent trial, in the first case involving Internet addiction, established a global precedent in a world where virtual is the new reality.
CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL to Welcome Country's Finest, 8/5July 9, 2014Summer's hottest artists will perform on "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" airing TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network and hosted for the second year by reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town.
Sean Hayes Joins CBS' THE MILLERS as Series RegularJuly 8, 2014Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes has joined the cast of THE MILLERS as a series regular. His character will be introduced during the comedy's second season premiere, Thursday, Oct. 30 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
DESCARGA CON TELEMUNDO Y mun2 Coming to Chicago, Las Vegas & MoreJuly 8, 2014The much-awaited hit summer concert series,Descarga con Telemundo y mun2, is back and ready to entertain audiences in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and, for the first time, in Chicago. Presented by Telemundo and mun2, the free, family-friendly concert event features renowned Latin stars, as well as the most in-demand new and up-and-coming artists. The concerts, which broke attendance records again last year drawing close to 28,000 fans, will take place on Saturday, July 26 (7:00pm-midnight) at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas; on Sunday, August 10, 24 and 31 (6:00pm-9:00pm) at Universal CityWalk's “5 Towers” stage in Los Angeles; and on Saturday, August 16 (5:00pm-9:00pm) at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, Chicago.
Telemundo is June's Fastest-Growing Spanish Broadcast NetworkJuly 7, 2014Telemundo's Monday-Friday primetime programming averaged 818,000 adults 18-49 in June 2014, up 39% vs. May 2014, making it the fastest growing Spanish-language broadcaster for the month. Telemundo's Monday-Sundayprimetime programming was also strong for the month of June, with an average of 720,000 adults 18-49 and a 29% share among Spanish-language broadcast networks (3-net).
Clint Dempsey Headed to THE LATE SHOW, 7/9July 7, 2014Clint Dempsey, captain of the U.S. Men's National Soccer team, will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN on Wednesday, July 9 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Hallmark Movie Channel to Become Hallmark Movies & MysteriesJuly 7, 2014Crown Media Family Networks, the country's most trusted source for quality wholesome entertainment, debuted today the new look and logo for Hallmark Movie Channel's imminent rebrand to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. The brand repositioning, which will come to life across digital and linear platforms on October 1, follows the successful brand redesign for sister network, Hallmark Channel 2 years ago.
STAGE TUBE: THE LION's Benjamin Scheuer Releases Music Video for 'Cookie-tin Banjo'July 7, 2014Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer, currently appearing in his one-man musical theater piece THE LION at Manhattan Theatre Club's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street), announces the release of the animated music video "Cookie-tin Banjo," which is featured in THE LION. Check it out below!