HGTV to Debut FLIP IT TO WIN IT & NEW HOUSE, NEW LIFE in MarchFebruary 10, 2014Two new series that showcase the high stakes risks of competitive real estate deal making will premiere on HGTV in March. Flip It to Win It, a new multi-team competition, premieres on Tuesday, March 4, at 11 p.m. ET/PT. In each episode, six teams of west coast real estate experts battle it out in the ultimate real estate challenge to buy and transform auctioned homes into dream homes and then successfully flip them for top dollar. In New House, New Life, premiering Thursday, March 6, at 11 p.m. ET/PT, HGTV will follow city dwellers who are ready to leave the hustle of urban living to relocate to quieter locales.
USA Network to Air IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, 2/15February 10, 2014NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Chairman Bonnie Hammer today announced the newest classic in the ongoing Characters Unite Film Series to use the power of storytelling to increase awareness of social injustices, stimulate productive dialogue and encourage further progress. USA Network will commemorate Characters Unite Month and Black History Month by presenting 'In the Heat of the Night' with limited commercials on Saturday, February 15 at 9/8c. The film, which was groundbreaking in its powerful portrayal of racism in America and played a role in advancing the civil rights movement, won five Oscars including Best Picture. Film, television and music icon Quincy Jones, who composed the music for the film, will give a special introduction.
Destination America to Premiere TIMBER KINGS, 3/8February 10, 2014This March, Destination America introduces viewers to home building like it's never been seen before, showcasing massive, multi-million-dollar log mansions in the all-new series TIMBER KINGS. Follow the highly skilled craftsmen of Pioneer Log Homes as they artfully construct jaw dropping 'log mahals'. The one-of-a-kind dream dwellings are made entirely from enormous trees that have been honed to perfection to give their clients' homes the perfect balance of eye-catching beauty and innovative installation. These grand abodes are not your typical 'Lincoln Log' cabins but amazing works of art that can be grueling and dangerous to build. Tune-in to the U.S. premiere of TIMBER KINGS on Destination America, Saturday March 8 at 10pm EST to watch this crew of masterful log smiths craft the most difficult and elaborate log houses while navigating tough terrain, rough elements and, at times, difficult clients.
OWN to Adapt Darlene Love's Memoir as First Original TV MovieFebruary 10, 2014OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network continues to expand its scripted slate announcing today it has acquired the rights to adapt singer Darlene Love's memoir 'My Name is Love: The Darlene Love Story' into the network's first original TV movie. The scripted project will be executive produced by Oprah Winfrey and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Morgan Neville, with Love to serve as executive producer.
CRIMINAL MINDS & CSI Score Best-Ever L+7 LiftsFebruary 10, 2014 CRIMINAL MINDS and CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION both delivered their best-ever live plus 7-day viewer lifts, with both Wednesday dramas topping four million viewer gains for the first time, according to Nielsen ratings for Jan. 22.
2014 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover to be Unveiled on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, 2/13February 10, 2014The 50th Anniversary cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, along with the identity of the coveted 2014 cover model, will be revealed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13 (11:35 p.m., ET/10:35 p.m., CT) on ABC. To celebrate the golden anniversary of the swimsuit franchise, this year will be the first time the Swimsuit cover is revealed on the late night talk show.
Lucas Black to Join Scott Bakula in CBS' NCIS SpinoffFebruary 10, 2014According to Deadline, FAST & FURIOUS' Lucas Black has signed on to join Scott Bakula in CBS's upcoming NCIS spin-off, which will air in a two-part episode this Spring. Gary Glasberg and Mark Harmon will serve as executive producers. Zoe McLellan also co-stars.
PGA Sets Date for 2015 Producers Guild AwardsFebruary 10, 2014The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that the 2015 Producers Guild Awards, honoring excellence in motion picture, television and new media productions, will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
THE WALKING DEAD Mid-Season Premiere Draws 15.8 Million ViewersFebruary 10, 2014AMC's The Walking Dead returned last night with the mid-season premiere of its fourth season, delivering 15.8 million viewers and 10.4 million adults 18-49. It was the #1 telecast for the night among adults 18-49, including the Sochi Winter Olympics. The Walking Dead continues to be the #1 show on all of television among the coveted 18-49 demographic. With time-shifted playback, last night's premiere should exceed 20 million viewers.
U.S. Medalist Julia Mancuso Goes for Gold on NBC's Olympics Coverage TomorrowFebruary 9, 2014NBC's primetime coverage of the XXII Olympic Winter Games continues tomorrow, Monday, February 10 at 8 p.m. ET with decorated Olympian Julia Mancuso in the gold medal final of the super combined, which consists of one downhill run and one slalom run. Mancuso, whose three Olympic medals are the most by any female American ski racer, is expected to be in gold medal contention four years after winning silver in this event in Vancouver. In men's short track, top American and 2010 Olympic bronze medalist J.R. Celski will headline the 1500m gold medal final. Also in primetime on Monday is the men's moguls gold medal final, an event in which the U.S. has collected a medal at each of the previous four Games, and the 500m featuring American speed skaters Tucker Fredricks, a three-time Olympian, and Mitch Whitmore, an American record holder in the event.
Jennifer Aniston to Star in CAKEFebruary 9, 2014In CAKE, Aniston will play 'a woman who becomes fascinated by the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group.'
'LEGO MOVIE' Constructs Weekend Box Office Win with $69.1 MillionFebruary 9, 2014Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ: RENT), the leader in precisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, today announced the worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of Feb. 9, 2014 as compiled by the company's Box Office Essentialsand International Box Office Essentials theatrical measurement services.
NBC's Primtime Olympics Telecast Draws 25.1 Million ViewersFebruary 9, 2014 NBC's primetime Olympics telecast on Saturday (8-11:06 p.m. ET) averaged 25.1 million viewers and a 13.9 household rating/24 share – up 8% and 3% respectively from the opening Saturday of the last European Winter Olympics (23.2 million viewers and 13.5 household rating/23 share for Torino in 2006), according to live plus same day fast national data released today by The Nielsen Company.