FNA USA Premieres 4/10 on CMTMarch 19, 2014CMT celebrates our love for all things America with FNA USA, the ultimate viral video countdown series that raises a glass to the most kick-ass, beer-guzzling, Olympic-medal winning, dictator-toppling, freedom-loving super power in history. The one-hour, six-episode series premieres Thursday, April 10 at 10:00 p.m., ET/PT.
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Spring Finale is TV's Most-Tweeted Telecast of 2014March 19, 2014Boasting season highs across all target demos, the spring finale of social media juggernaut, 'Pretty Little Liars,' (8:00 - 9:01 p.m.) became the #1 most-tweeted series telecast of 2014 to date - and the #4 most-tweeted series telecast in TV history - amassing nearly 1.5 million tweets (43 share) by nearly 411,000 unique contributors, peaking at a max rate of 37,000 tweets per minute. Impressively, the series now accounts for the Top 6 most-tweeted TV series telecasts on record, with 9 original episodes accruing over 1 million tweets.
Kristen Bell, Jim Parsons, Andy Samberg & More to Present at Nickelodeon's KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS, 3/29March 19, 2014Nickelodeon will have kids on the edge of their seats as this year's Kids' Choice Awards winners are unveiled by an all-new slate of Orange Blimp-handing luminaries. Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Will Arnett (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Michael Strahan (LIVE with Kelly and Michael), Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars), Debby Ryan (Jessie), Chris Evans (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) and WWE Divas Brie and Nikki Bella will join host Mark Wahlberg and previously announced performers Aloe Blacc and American Authors, in announcing this year's honorees at the 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, airing live next Saturday, March 29, at 8p.m. Returning presenters Lea Michele (Glee) and WWE Superstar John Cena, along with Tia Mowry-Hardrict (Instant Mom), Ross Lynch (Muppets Most Wanted) and Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory), will also make special appearances. Kids can still cast their votes in 22 categories across all of Nickelodeon's digital outlets - Nick.com desktops and mobile devices, as well as the Nick app on iOS, Kindle, and Android - and users will be able to vote on Nickelodeon's Twitter feed using custom KCA hashtags.
truTV's THE SAFECRACKERS Debuts 3/24March 19, 2014When truTV debuts its brand new series The Safecrackers, the fascinating pair of Alabama locksmiths at the center of the show won't be the only ones on the hunt for hidden treasures. truTV is inviting viewers to put their own safe-opening skills to the test for the chance to win cash and prizes through the The Safecrackers Sweepstakes.
TV Land Orders Pilot Based on TEACHERS Web Series; COMMUNITY's Alison Brie to ProduceMarch 19, 2014TV Land has given a pilot order to 'Teachers,' based on the popular web series of the same name, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, President, TV Land. The show revolves around six elementary school teachers who are trying to mold the minds and lives of America's youth, but they don't really seem to have their own lives together at all. From making their class help them stalk exes online to altering a grade because the art teacher is 'kind of a b****,' these teachers are certainly changing the world, one student at a time. Alison Brie ('Community') is attached as an executive producer, and the stars of the web series, all named a version of 'Katie' - Caitlin Barlow, Katy Colloton, Cate Freedman, Kate Lambert, Katie O'Brien and Katie Thomas - are all signed on to reprise their roles.
MyNetworkTV Secures Syndication Rights to THE WALKING DEADMarch 19, 2014AMC, Twentieth Television and the FOX Television Stations announce the addition of 'The Walking Dead' to the MyNetworkTV programming lineup. Scheduled to make its exclusive broadcast television debut this fall, the announcement was made by Frank Cicha, SVP of Programming of the FOX Television Stations, Greg Meidel, president of 20th Television, and Charlie Collier, president of AMC.
TNT's RIZZOLI & ISLES Posts Best L+3 Results this WinterMarch 18, 2014TNT's hit drama Rizzoli & Isles chalked up its best best Live + 3 deliveries so far this winter among total viewers as last week's episode garnered more than 6.5 million viewers in Live + 3 delivery, a +26% leap over the prior week's episode. The program grew as well as among key demos, climbing to 2.1 million adults 25-54 (+25% vs. the prior week) and 1.7 million adults 18-49 (+18%).
OWN Cancels OUR AMERICA WITH LISA LINGMarch 18, 2014OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's documentary series 'Our America with Lisa Ling,' hosted by award-winning journalist and author Lisa Ling, returns to the network for its final season on Thursday, May 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Telemundo's LA VOZ KIDS Secures Sponsorships from AT&T, Kohl's, Chrysler & MoreMarch 18, 2014Telemundo Media announced today a 360° degree sponsorship initiative in support of season two of Telemundo's hit singing competition “La Voz Kids,” which premiered this Sunday to over 2.1 million total viewers and nearly 1 million adults 18-49, according to Nielsen. Multi-platform alliances with AT&T, State Farm, Kohl's Department Stores, Chrysler brand, Universal Orlando Resort and more have been secured for Telemundo's #1 reality program.
VIDEO: New Trailer for Animated Feature THE BOXTROLLSMarch 18, 2014Focus Features has released a new trailer for their new animated film, THE BOXTROLLS, hitting theaters on September 26. The film features the voices of Ben Kingsley, Isaac Hempstead-Wright, Elle Fanning, Jared Harris, Toni Collette, Nick Frost, Richard Ayoade, Tracy Morgan and Simon Pegg. Get a first look below!
BATES MOTEL Clothing Line Coming to Hot TopicMarch 18, 2014NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group has announced a partnership with Hot Topic, a fan-favorite retailer of pop culture merchandise, to introduce a collection of apparel and accessories inspired by “Bates Motel” on A&E.