CABIN IN THE WOODS' Drew Goddard to Write, Run Netflix's New DAREDEVIL SeriesNovember 12, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, the former BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and LOST writer, who recently helmed Joss Whedon's CABIN IN THE WOODS, is nearing a deal to write and run the series, which was announced to be a part of a slew of live-action shows following four of Marvel's most popular characters, which would lead into an eventual miniseries.
Fox Pushes FANTASTIC FOUR Reboot to Summer 2015November 12, 2013According to Deadline, the studio's planned reboot of the Marvel franchise has been bumped from its original March 6, 2015 release to June 19. Produced by Matthew Vaughn, the film will be directed by Josh Trank, and features a reworked script by Simon Kinberg.
Nickelodeon Tops Cable in Kids, Total ViewersNovember 12, 2013 Nickelodeon this week was the top basic cable net with Kids 2-11 (2.9/934K) and total viewers (1.8M), marking six straight weeks at number one. This weekly win continues to build upon Nickelodeon's more than 9 straight months of year-over-year ratings gains.
Hubworld.com Launches SPOOKSVILLE FREAK FILES Webisode SeriesNovember 12, 2013The Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, is launching two entertaining digital initiatives - a series of webisodes called 'Spooksville Freak Files' and an adventurous online game, 'Streets of Spooksville' - to further engage viewers in the enticing and unfolding mystery behind its new live-action series, 'Spooksville,' which airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
Adult Swim Ranks as Cable's No. 1 Channel in Adults 18-49November 12, 2013For the second week of November, Adult Swim's Total Day performance ranked #1 among adults 18-24, 18-34 & 18-49 and men 18-24 & 18-34 on basic cable. Earning substantial double-digit growth - between 24% and 35% - across the board compared to the same week in 2012, Adult Swim's Total Day averages grew among adults 18-24 by 30%, adults 18-34 by 35%, adults 18-49 by 32%, men 18-24 by 24%, men 18-34 by 35% and men 18-49 by 33%.
Lorde to Perform on Tonight's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMANNovember 12, 2013CBS Interactive's award-winning webcast concert series, LIVE ON LETTERMAN, presented by AT&T, will feature Lorde performing live from the world-famous Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City and webcast on CBS.com and VEVO, tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 12 (8:00 PM, ET/5:00 PM, PT).
Sunday's Manchester United-Arsenal Match Scores Huge Ratings for NBCSNNovember 12, 2013Sunday's NBCSN telecast of defending champions Manchester United's 1-0 victory over first-place Arsenal averaged 803,000 viewers to rank as the third most-watched Premier League match on cable in the U.S. on record. Robin van Persie scored the game's only goal on a 27th-minute header to lift Manchester United to their third straight league win and hand his former club their first Premier League loss in 10 matches.
MSNBC Launches New AppNovember 12, 2013Today, MSNBC reveals the launch of the new MSNBC App for iPhone, iPad and iTouch as part of NBCUniversal's TV Everywhere cross-portfolio rollout. The free, first generation app features a customizable user experience with live streaming, clips of select MSNBC programming, and additional show content. This launch marks an important step in NBCUniversal's long-term strategy to provide both viewers and marketers a user-friendly way to engage with its content on multiple platforms.
Disney Channel Nears 2.5 Years as TV's #1 Total Day Network in Key Kid DemosNovember 12, 2013For the week of November 4, 2013, powered by Sunday's originals, most notably the series' finale of “Shake It Up,” Disney Channel extended its streak as TV's #1 Total Day network to 126 consecutive weeks among Kids 6-11 (508,000/2.1 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (479,000/2.0 rating), marking close to two-and-a-half years at #1 in the core kid demographics (dates back to week of 6/13/11).
ABC WORLD NEWS Up Week-to-Week in Viewers, Key DemosNovember 12, 2013For the week of November 4, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 8.060 million Total Viewers and a 1.7 rating/6 share/2.057 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research. Growing week to week (7.828 million and 2.007 million, respectively, on 10/28/13) in both Total Viewers (+3%) and Adults 25-54 (+2%) to hit season highs, “World News” turned in its strongest performance in nearly 7 months – since w/o 4/15/13.
2013 MTV EMAs Draw 1.2 Million Total U.S. ViewersNovember 12, 2013The “2013 MTV EMA” on Sunday, November 10th was indeed the world's biggest night in music, with the show's premiere enjoying a growth of +40% year over year among its core 12-24 demographic according to overnight ratings data from key markets.1 Among the wider 12-34 demographic, this year's EMA had an equally strong performance, growing +49% in key markets compared to last year's telecast. The show now ranks as the most watched EMA ever in the United States, drawing in more than 1.2 million total viewers during its airing on MTV.
Vision Films Acquires COMEDY WARRIORS DocNovember 12, 2013Vision Films, a worldwide distributor of independent feature films, documentaries and music programming, has announced today that it has picked up worldwide sales rights and will be releasing domestically in the US and Canada the award winning COMEDY WARRIORS: Healing Through Humor, directed by John Wager, produced by Rey Reo and John Wager, and executive produced by Steven Beer.
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of Firehouse Theatre Project's THE WILD PARTYNovember 12, 2013Firehouse Theatre Project recently announced the complete casting and the creative team for The Wild Party, a musical with book, lyrics and music by Andrew Lippa. Directed by Jase Smith, The Wild Party will play 18 performances, November 21 - December 28. Opening Night is Friday, November 22. Meet the cast in the video below!
Idris Elba to Lead Thriller BASTILLE DAYNovember 11, 2013LUTHER's Idris Elba is heading to the big screen in Vendome Pictures and Anonymous Content's upcoming thriller BASTILLE DAY, according to Variety.
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT's David Cross to Guest on COMMUNITYNovember 11, 2013According to Vulture, the ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT alum has signed on to guest star on the upcoming season of NBC's cult hit COMMUNITY. The episode is being billed as a follow-up to the beloved DUNGEONS & DRAGONS outing.
THE TODAY SHOW to Air Wedding TomorrowNovember 11, 2013Live on NBC's TODAY show tomorrow, one happy couple will say their 'I do's' in front of millions of TV viewers. TODAY teamed up with The Knot, the nation's leading wedding source, to find a New York City couple planning to get married on the once-a-century date, 11/12/13. During 'TODAY's Take,' the 9 a.m. hour of the morning program, Elliot Bryant, a special education teacher, and Shanel Manzano, a senior account manager, will tie the knot. The couple's parents and siblings will attend the live ceremony and celebrate alongside Al Roker, Natalie Morales and Willie Geist.