Bravo Posts Highest-Rated February YetFebruary 27, 2014Bravo Media continues record-ratings success earning its highest-rated February in network history averaging 1.1 million total viewers and 596,000 P18-49 in primetime, according to Nielsen. Bravo maintained the #1 ranking for most engaged audience in cable entertainment and ranks as #9 ad supported cable entertainment network among P18-49 year to-date. The week of February 3 was the network's most-watched week ever in primetime and delivered its best week among P18-49 since the week of 4/16/12. Since “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” season premiere (11/03/13), Bravo has ranked No. 1 in cable among all key demos on Sundays in the 8:00 PM hour.
WEEKEND GMA Wins First February SweepFebruary 27, 2014ABC's “Good Morning America Saturday” won its first-ever February sweeps with its best-ever sweeps performance in both Total Viewers (4.404 million) and Adults 25-54 (1.564 million), according to Nielsen Media Research. Despite airing against an Olympics-boosted NBC “Saturday Today,” February 2014 marked “GMA Saturday's” 4th consecutive sweeps victory in Total Viewers and 3rd straight in Adults 25-54. “GMA Saturday” debuted in its current format in September 2004.
Eric Idle & Bob Einstein Set for Showtime's INSIDE COMEDY, 3/3February 27, 2014On Monday, March 3, legendary comedians from both sides of the pond, Eric Idle and Bob Einstein, sit down with INSIDE COMEDY host David Steinberg to dish on their careers and some of television's most iconic shows. British comedian, actor, author and writer Eric Idle talks about the origin of Monty Python and creating the Tony-Award winning musical comedy Spamalot. Meanwhile actor, comedian and writer Bob Einstein talks about getting his break on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, working with the celebrated Redd Foxx and the creation of one of his most memorable characters, Super Dave.
Fred Willard to Join Natasha Lyonne & Rita Moreno in NBC's OLD SOULFebruary 26, 2014The project follows 'a reformed wild child Nadia (Lyonne) who has a business caring for the elderly and feels she has more in common with her colorful old clients than she does with people her age. Willard will play one of the clients, the razza-mattazy Hector, a veteran Broadway songwriter who has been joyously married to Rita (Moreno), his writing partner, for over 50 years. One of Nadia's main jobs with Hector to help him sort through the massive amounts of stuff he has have kept over the years.'
Telemundo's CAMELIA LA TEXANA Draws Over 2.2 Million Total ViewersFebruary 26, 2014Telemundo Media's “Camelia la Texana,” reached a cumulative audience of 2,224,000 total viewers and 1,405,000 adults 18-49 on premiere night, according to Nielsen. Starring Sara Maldonado and Erik Hayser and directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Carlos Bolado, Telemundo's “super series” averaged 1,629,000 total viewers and 1,028,000 adults 18-49. Locally, the new series ranked #1 in Miami with adults 18-49, regardless of language and outperformed all four general market broadcast networks in Los Angeles and Houston, where it tied with CBS on ratings for the #3 station in the time period.
Sway, Fat Joe & More to Host MTV2's OFF THE BAT FROM THE MLB FAN CAVEFebruary 26, 2014MTV2 and Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced that hip hop icons Sway and Fat Joe, as well as 'Girl Code' and 'Guy Code' stars Chris Distefano and Melanie Iglesias, will host 'Off the Bat from the MLB Fan Cave,' a new series premiering in April on MTV2. 2013 World Series MVP David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox is serving as an Executive Producer of the series throughout the season. Additionally, MLB All-Stars Robinson Cano of the Seattle Mariners, Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles and Craig Kimbrel of the Atlanta Braves, as well as 2013 Rookies of the Year Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins and Wil Myers of the Tampa Bay Rays, have signed on to serve as Executive Producers of individual 'Off the Bat' episodes. The series launches a multi-year, cross-platform programming partnership between MLB and MTV - previously announced in November 2013 - that will bring fans inside the intersection of pop culture and baseball.
TVGN and Shazam to Offer Second Screen Experience for During Oscars CoverageFebruary 26, 2014 This Sunday, TVGN and Shazam(R) will offer viewers an interactive second screen engagement opportunity while watching TVGN LIVE WITH ET AT THE OSCARS(R), a live red carpet show featuring interviews with Hollywood's hottest stars, on Sunday, Mar. 2 at 5:00 PM, ET / 2:00 PM, PT (live on both coasts).
Spike TV's BAR RESCUE Returns 3/9February 26, 2014Spike TV's hit series 'Bar Rescue' continues with new episodes of its third season starting Sunday, March 9 at 9:00 PM, ET/PT, with renowned bar and nightlife consultant Jon Taffer traveling cross country to bars on their last legs, desperate for a final shot at success. This time around, 'Bar Rescue' rehabilitates a selection of bars across US cities including: Omaha, NE, Los Angeles, CA, Kansas City, MO, and Dallas, TX.
Jane Lynch to Guest on Disney's GIRL MEETS WORLDFebruary 26, 2014The actress confirmed today on Twitter that she'll guest star on the network's upcoming BOY MEETS WORLD spin-off, posting: @janemarielynch: Yes there is truth.... RT @SarahSleepy: @janemarielynch is there any truth to the rumors that you have a guest role on Girl Meets World?'
Adam Driver to Play Villain in STAR WARS: EPISODE VIIFebruary 26, 2014Various sources have confirmed to the publication that GIRLS star Adam Driver is wrapping up talks to play the unnamed villain in the next installment of the franchise. Though details are scarce, 'the character is said to be in the vein of iconic STAR WARS villain Darth Vader.' Driver has reportedly been in talks for sometime, with scheduling for HBO's series with Lena Dunham being the main issue before a deal could be finalized.
STAGE TUBE: Cast of Off-Broadway's 50 SHADES! The Musical Performs on GOOD DAY NEW YORKFebruary 26, 201450 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) is now in previews ahead of an opening night of March 12th. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody is produced by Royal Mile Entertainment, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson and 50 Shades Tour LLC. The cast of the production performed on GOOD DAY NEW YORK this morning - check it out below!