LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Director Dies at 85December 8, 2013Molinaro's passing was confirmed by the office of French President Francois Hollande's, in a statement that called him 'great, appealing and original,' a director who 'conquered the public and the admiration of his peers at the same time.'
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with Paul Rudd Matches March High in Metered-Market HouseholdsDecember 8, 2013“Saturday Night Live,' with host Paul Rudd and musical guest One Direction, averaged a 4.9/12 in household results in Nielsen's 56 metered markets and a 2.5/11 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with Local People Meters, to match the show's highest rating in metered-market households since March 9 (with host and musical guest Justin Timberlake). Over that span, “SNL” previously earned a 4.9 in households on Nov. 16 (host and musical guest Lady Gaga) and Nov. 2 (host Kerry Washington and musical guest Eminem). Versus the same night last year, “SNL” is up 7% in metered-market households (4.9 vs. 4.6).
Disney Buys INDIANA JONES Franchise from ParamountDecember 6, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, following the studio's acquisition of Lucasfilm, Disney has now reached an agreement with Paramount, giving the studio full control of Indy's future adventures.
LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Announces Holiday ProgrammingDecember 6, 2013The holiday season is in full swing, and top morning talk show “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” is getting into the spirit with three weeks of programming filled with festive theme weeks, top celebrities and the show's annual Christmas Eve special.
Fox Slots SLEEPY HOLLOW Season Finale for Jan. 20December 6, 2013Hit drama SLEEPY HOLLOW will culminate its must-be-seen-to-be-believed first season with a special two-hour season finale event Monday, Jan. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, changing the second season premiere of last season's No. 1 new series, THE FOLLOWING. The acclaimed thriller starring Kevin Bacon will unveil a special preview Sunday, Jan. 19, immediately after the NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (live, 6:00 PM-CC ET), kicking off 15 heart-pounding weeks of uninterrupted episodes. The season premiere of THE FOLLOWING will now air Monday, Jan. 27 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), following an encore of the Season Two preview (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).
Matthew Broderick to Narrate Final PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN Episode, 12/19December 6, 2013By the early 1990s, New York's THIRTEEN, the PBS flagship station, was producing and filling public television screens across the country with award-winning programming such as Charlie Rose, Nature, American Masters, and Great Performances. As the cable and satellite revolution gave way to the digital and internet revolution, THIRTEEN embraced 21st century technology and continued to innovate, proving that public television has ever more value in today's changing media landscape.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek of REIGN's Midseason Finale on The CWDecember 6, 2013On REIGN's upcoming midseason finale, airing Thursday, Dec. 12, and titled 'Fated,' Nostradamus (Rossif Sutherland) tells Mary (Adelaide Kane) of his prophecy that one among them will die soon, which causes Mary to make a decision that will forever change her relationship with Francis (Toby Regbo). Clarissa (guest star Katie Boland) becomes bolder with her endeavors, while Kenna (Caitlin Stasey) informs Catherine (Megan Follows) of Diane's (guest star Anna Walton) plan for Bash (Torrance Coombs), which ends up backfiring. Alan Van Sprang, Jenessa Grant, Anna Popplewell and Celina Sinden also star. Fred Gerber directed the episode written by Laurie McCarthy (#108).
VIDEO: Sneak Peek of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES' Midseason FinaleDecember 6, 2013On the THE VAMPIRE DIARIES' midseason finale, airing next Thursday, Dec. 12, and titled 'Fifty Shades of Grayson,' Damon (Ian Somerhalder) realizes Elena (Nina Dobrev) is in danger and enlists Stefan's (Paul Wesley) help to find her. The brothers pay a visit to Aaron (guest star Shaun Sipos), and Damon shocks Stefan by Revealing his first-hand knowledge of Aaron's family. In an attempt to stop Damon, Dr. Wes (guest star Rick Cosnett) unleashes his secret weapon, forcing Damon to deal with a part of his past he thought was gone forever, as well as the consequences of his decades-long plan for revenge. Meanwhile, Elena is horrified by Dr. Wes' confessions about the dark history of Whitmore College and his own ultimate goal. Finally, a frantic Katherine (Nina Dobrev) turns to Matt (Zach Roerig) for help, until she realizes that Nadia (guest star Olga Fonda) may be the one who can solve her problem. Kellie Cyrus directed the episode written by Caroline Dries (#510).
JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES Season 3 to Premiere 1/3 on Disney ChannelDecember 6, 2013Season three of Disney Junior's Emmy-nominated animated series 'Jake and the Never Land Pirates' will premiere FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 on Disney Channel (8:30 a.m. ET/PT) and Disney Junior (7:50 p.m. ET/PT). The new season introduces rival characters including pirate ghosts, mummies and robots, and incorporates special super powers and spectacular gadgets for Jake and his crew, including Jake's Mega-Mecha Sword, a robot suit and an invisibility ring that will help the gang outwit their new adversaries. The season will also include action-packed extended length episodes and a revamped rock and roll-style theme song performed by Sharky and Bones of The Never Land Pirate Band.
VIDEO: New Teaser for JUSTIFIED Season 5December 6, 2013FX's Emmy and Peabody Award winning drama series Justified, which returns for its fifth season on Tuesday, January 7 at 10 PM ET/PT, has just released a new promo. Check it out below!
Braxton Sisters Set for WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE, 12/11-12December 6, 2013Reality stars and real-life sisters Towanda, Trina and Traci Braxton from the hit WE tv series “Braxton Family Values,” will appear as contestants on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” with host Cedric “The Entertainer” in episodes airing WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 and THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2013. “Millionaire” airs weekdays in national syndication. Check local listings or go to http://www.millionairetv.com for time and channel.
'PEANUTS' Holiday Specials to Remain on ABC Through 2020December 6, 2013The ABC Television Network proudly announced today that it has extended its relationship with the popular “Peanuts” animated specials by Charles M. Schulz in a deal with Peanuts Worldwide LLC and Lee Mendelson Film Productions until 2020. The beloved Emmy Award-winning specials created by Charles M. Schulz and produced and animated by Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez began airing on ABC in December 2001. The “Peanuts” animated holiday specials include “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” and the iconic “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” which first aired on television in 1965, and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in the coming year.
ABC Takes Thanksgiving Week with Late Night SlateDecember 6, 2013With its late-night lineup of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” at 11:35 p.m. and “Nightline” at 12:35 a.m. during the week of Thanksgiving (week of November 25, 2013), ABC was up by 8% over the prior week in Total Viewers (2.645 million vs. 2.442 million) to deliver a new season high for the 2nd-consecutive week. In fact, ABC attracted its biggest audience in late-night in 1 year – since the week of 11/26/12.
ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA Wins 2013 November Sweeps in Viewers, Key Adult DemosDecember 6, 2013ABC News' “Good Morning America” won the 2013 November sweep in both Total Viewers (5.950 million) and Adults 25-54 (2.226 million), according to Nielsen Media Research. Also winning the year-ago sweep, “GMA” scored its first back-to-back November sweep victories in 20 years in Total Viewers and in 21 years in Adults 25-54 – since November 1992-93 and November 1991-92, respectively. Further, “GMA's” November 2013 win extended its run of consecutive sweep victories to 6 straight in Total Viewers and 5 in a row in Adults 25-54.
ABC Announces News Coverage Honoring Nelson MandelaDecember 6, 2013As Americans reflect on the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, ABC News will have extensive coverage across all broadcasts and platforms. The former South African President passed away at the age of 95.