48 HOURS: THE DEVIL'S TWIN is Saturday's No. 1 Show in Viewers, HouseholdsNovember 19, 2013 48 HOURS: “The Devil's Twin” was Saturday's #1 program with viewers and households, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Nov. 16, 2013. 48 HOURS “The Devil's Twin” (10:00-11:00 PM) posted a 4.0/07 with 5.95m viewers, and a 1.5/04 with adults 25-54 and a 1.0/04 in adults 18-49. Compared to the same night a year ago, 48 HOURS was up +13% in viewers and up +5% in households.
Science Channel's THE CHALLENGER DISASTER Scores 1.9 Million ViewersNovember 19, 2013THE CHALLENGER DISASTER, Science Channel's critically-acclaimed original scripted feature starring William Hurt, attracted more than 1.9 million total viewers P2+ to a simulcast audience on Science Channel and Discovery Channel on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 9 PM ET. For Science Channel it was the most watched program of 2013.
Hallmark's COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS is No. 1 in Primetime Among Women 25-54November 19, 2013Countdown to Christmas is maintaining its lead this holiday season, with its two most recent original movie premieres and propelling Hallmark Channel to be the number one network on cable in primetime among W25-54 rating for the entire week of November 11 - November 17. 'The Christmas Ornament' and 'Catch a Christmas Star' claimed the # 1 and #2 movies of the week, garnering a 3.8 and 3.3 household rating, respectively. In addition, 'The Christmas Ornament', which premiered on Saturday, November 16 and attracted nearly 6.1 million unduplicated viewers, was the #1 cable program for Saturday among households and W25-54 rating and drove Hallmark Channel to rank #1 on all of cable and broadcast in its 8-10pm time period for HH, W18-49, and W25-54 delivery. The holiday film was also #1 in key demo ratings for HH (3.8 rtg), W18-49 (1.6 rtg), W25-54 (1.8 rtg), and P2+ (2.0 rtg). 'The Christmas Ornament' is the second most watched telecast in the network's history among household delivery and the 3rd most watched among total viewers. The Saturday premiere elevated Hallmark Channel to be the #1 network of the day as well as the #1 cable network in primetime for the day among HH and W25-54.
R2-D2 Confirmed for STAR WARS: EPISODE VIINovember 19, 2013Disney confirmed today that D2 will officially be the first returning character in J.J. Abrams' return to the franchise, due in theaters Dec. 18, 2015. Rumors first arose when Abrams debuted a behind-the-scenes shot of the film (to the left), featuring the beloved staple of the series.
David Tom to Rejoin CBS' THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESSNovember 19, 2013Daytime Emmy Award winner David Tom will re-join the #1 daytime drama THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS as Billy Abbott, the role he created in 1999, and for which he won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2000 for “Outstanding Younger Actor.” Tom's episodes will begin airing in February.
FX Gives 13-Episode Order to Guillermo del Toro's Vampire Drama THE STRAINNovember 19, 2013FX has placed a 13-episode order for the drama series The Strain from Academy Award(R) nominated Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, author Chuck Hogan and writer/producer Carlton Cuse, which is based on the best-selling vampire novel trilogy of the same title written by del Toro and Hogan, it was announced today by Eric Schrier and Nick Grad, the Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions.
DEPORTES TELEMUNDO on mun2 Announces 221st MERSEYSIDE DERBY Coverage, 11/23November 19, 2013The Barclays Premier League on mun2 presented by Deportes Telemundo continues this Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24 in an action packed weekend featuring three matches over two days, including one of England's most traditional rivalries between Everton and Liverpool in the 221st edition of the Merseyside Derby on Saturday at 7:40 a.m. EST/6:40 a.m. CST. The past two Barclays Premier League champions also take the field on Sunday, November 24 with a can't-miss doubleheader starting at 8:25 a.m. EST/7:25 a.m. CST as Manchester City hosts Tottenham at followed by Cardiff City against Manchester United at 10:55 a.m. EST/9:55 a.m. CST. All matches can be seen on the web as well as on mobile devices via the “Deportes Telemundo EN VIVO” app.
THE LAST LETTER Available on DVD & Digital Download, 12/7November 19, 2013One Village Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment brand, brings youThe Last Letter on DVD and digital download December 17, 2013. The Last Letter tells the story of a newly married couple whose relationship is put to the test when the wife's secretive past comes back to haunt them.
ALMOST HUMAN Premiere Takes Sunday in Adults 18-49November 19, 2013With the strong premiere of new drama ALMOST HUMAN and the launch of the network's new Friday night lineup, FOX ranked No. 2 for the week among Adults 18-49. On Sunday, the series debut of ALMOST HUMAN (3.1/8) was the night's highest-rated broadcast entertainment program among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34, and Teens and marked the fourth highest-rated broadcast drama debut of the season behind Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (4.7/14), Blacklist (3.8/10) and SLEEPY HOLLOW (3.5/9).
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Marriott Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER, Now Playing Through 12/28November 19, 2013The musical twist on the classic tale of The Nutcracker comes to life for children of all ages at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire, now through December 28. Filled with magic, mystery and heartwarming numbers, this classic holiday musical will be directed and choreographed by Matt Raftery. Check out highlights from the production below!
VIDEO: First Look at REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL's 200th EditionNovember 18, 2013Now in its 19th season, REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL, TV's most honored sports journalism series and the only sports program recognized with a prestigious 2012 George Foster Peabody Award, presents more enterprising features and reporting when the show's landmark 200th edition, available in HDTV, debuts TUESDAY, NOV. 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. The edition features a segment on the Russian Olympics and more. Below, check out a first look featuring Russian president Vladimir Putin.
ABC News Radio to Broadcast JFK Assassination SpecialNovember 18, 2013To mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, ABC News Radio is offering a two-hour special broadcast, “Three Shots Rang Out: An ABC News Special – The JFK Assassination 50 Years Later,” anchored by ABC News' Diane Sawyer. This AUDIO-ONLY program will be heard on ABC News Radio affiliates. In addition, a special expanded show will be available via download at Audible.com as part of a new digital audio relationship between ABC News Radio and Audible.