'BUFFY' Alum Michelle Trachtenberg to Guest on NCIS: LOS ANGELESNovember 15, 2013According to TV Guide, the actress has booked a guest starring role on an episode slated to air Dec. 17. Trachtenberg will take on the role of 'Lily, a charming and physically capable environmentalist and private chef. When a scary home Invasion turns her life upside down, she does her best to show a brave face, despite dangerous and uncertain circumstances.'
ESPN Announces Multi-Platform Coverage of Pacquiao vs. Rios MatchNovember 15, 2013ESPN will present multi-platform pre- and post-fight coverage of the 12-round Welterweight fight between Fighter of the Decade Manny Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KOs) and former Lightweight titlist Brandon Ríos (31-1-1, 22 KOs). SportsCenter and ESPN Deportes will provide daily news and information throughout the week.
Tribune Picks Up CELEBRITY NAME GAME with Craig FergusonNovember 15, 2013Debmar-Mercury has sold 'Celebrity Name Game,' a nationally syndicated pop culture game show hosted by 'The Late, Late Show's' Craig Ferguson from co-producers FremantleMedia North America and Debmar-Mercury, to Tribune Broadcasting stations covering 40% of the U.S., including seven of the top-10 markets.
Fred Armisen to Guest on ABC's SUPER FUN NIGHTNovember 15, 2013According to Entertainment Weekly, Armisen is set to guest star on ABC's Rebel Wilson-led freshman comedy, taking on the role of 'Brian Headfoot, the exasperated head of HR at the law firm where Wilson's Kimmie works. In the episode, his character is called in to broker a truce between feuding Kimmie and Kendall (Kate Jenkinson).'
Screen Media Films & Starz Acquire AUTHORS ANONYMOUS with Kaley CuocoNovember 15, 2013 Screen Media Films and Starz Digital Media, the digital distribution unit of Starz, have partnered to acquire all North American rights to Ellie Kanner's comedy AUTHORS ANONYMOUS, which stars Kaley Cuoco, Chris Klein, Dennis Farina, Jonathan Bennett, Dylan Walsh, and Teri Polo. The film is slated for early Spring 2014 release date across VOD and digital platforms and in select theaters.
Channing Tatum Launches 'Team Oscar' College Search on THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOWNovember 15, 2013Channing Tatum and The Academy today launched the "Team Oscar" college search on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," along with this year's Oscars host, Ellen DeGeneres, by inviting the next generation of filmmakers to vie for an opportunity to appear onstage during the live Oscar broadcast. Winners will deliver Oscar statuettes to celebrity presenters at the Academy Awards on Oscar Sunday, March 2, 2014, live on ABC.
VIDEO: First Clip from 47 RONIN with Keanu ReevesNovember 15, 2013Universal Pictures has revealed the first clip from 47 RONIN, starring Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano and Rinko Kikuchi. The fantasy adventure is set to hit theaters on Christmas Day, December 25th. Check it out, via ComingSoon, below!
Film Society of Lincoln Center to Screen Select Episodes of Sundance's THE RETURNED, 11/23November 15, 2013The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today it will present Episodes 1 and 2 from Sundance Channel's hit THE RETURNED (LES REVENANTS), created by Fabrice Gobert and adapted from the 2004 film, THEY CAME BACK. On Saturday, November 23 at 4PM, the episodes will screen back-to-back, for free to the public, in the Amphitheater at the Film Society of Lincoln Center's Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center. A Q&A will immediately follow the screening with producers Carole Scotta, Jimmy Desmarais and Caroline Benjo. The event will be co-presented by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and Music Box Films.
New Episode of DOOF'S DAILY DIRT Now Live on YouTubeNovember 15, 2013'Phineas and Ferb's' resident evil scientist Dr. Doofenshmirtz shares a sneak peak of what goes on behind-the scenes with a collection of bloopers and outtakes from his weekly web series 'Doof's Daily Dirt' in this week's webisode, “Bloopers.”
CBS Slots December Finales for THE AMAZING RACE & SURVIVORNovember 14, 2013The season finale of THE AMAZING RACE will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 8 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). The final four Teams start in Tokyo where they'll find themselves rolling through a human bowling competition and stripping down for a phone call at the bottom of a giant fish bowl. Ultimately, the final three Teams will sprint to the finish line in Alaska for the one million dollar prize. This season's edition is averaging 9.67 million viewers, 2.4/06 in adults 18-49 and 3.2/07 in adults 25-54.
VIDEO: First Look at MTV's SOFA SATURDAY WITH CHRIS & CARLY, Airing 11/16November 14, 2013MTV is giving viewers a reason to stay in on Saturday, November 16 as it kicks-off “Sofa Saturday with Chris & Carly” starting at 2:00 p.m. ET/PT, hosted by MTV's favorite “Girl Code” and “Guy Code” couple, Chris Distefano and Carly Aquilino. Carly and Chris will host the movie-packed day, as Chris agrees to watch 'girly' movies with his girlfriend all day (as long as she watches football later). MTV will air films ladies love, including “The House Bunny,' starring Anna Faris and Emma Stone, “Clueless,” starring Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd, and the MTV premiere of the film “Beastly” featuring Vanessa Hudgens and Alex Pettyfer. Check out a sneak peek below!
FIGHT NIGHT Returns to NBC this SaturdayNovember 14, 2013 NBC Sports Group's Fight Night series returns this Saturday, November 16 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC with a top-level slate of live boxing action. The evening's two-bout card is headlined by heavyweights Vyacheslav “Czar” Glazkov (15-0-1, 11 KOs) of Lugansk, Ukraine against Garrett “The Ultimate Warrior” Wilson (13-6-1, 7 KOs) of Philadelphia, Pa. Olympic bronze medalist and unbeaten Glazkov is determined to continue his streak and make an impression as he faces former USBA cruiserweight champion Wilson.
The CW Developing Musical Drama with George LopezNovember 14, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lopez is currently developing an hour-long musical drama for The CW, with THE WONDER YEARS' Bob Brush and Mel Harris set to write. Lopez will produce.
John Oliver to Host Comedy Talk Show on HBONovember 14, 2013HBO has signed John Oliver to star in a topical comedy series slated to launch in 2014, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, the weekly show will debut on Sunday nights.
Bob Costas to Interview Bobby Orr Tonight on NBCSNNovember 14, 2013Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of hockey, two-time Stanley Cup Champion and legendary NHL defenseman Bobby Orr sits down with 25-time Emmy Award-winner Bob Costas for the newest edition of Costas Tonight, to debut on Tuesday, November 19, at 11 p.m. ET on NBCSN.