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.
ABC to Relaunch MAKE ME A STARNovember 11, 2013“We are excited to announce the 2nd installment of ABC Make Me a Star, the ABC Casting Department's digital initiative to identify extraordinary talent across various platforms. After receiving an enormous response from our first ABC Make Me a Star talent competition, we are expanding the search to include actors from age 13 and above,” said ABC Executive Vice President of Casting, Keli Lee.
GEOGRAPHY CLUB with Nikki Blonsky & Alex Newell Set for Limited Release this WeekNovember 11, 2013Breaking Glass Pictures, Huffington Pictures, and Shoreline Entertainment have announced the November 15th North American theatrical release of Geography Club, produced by Michael Huffington of Huffington Pictures. Starring Cameron Deane Stewart (Pitch Perfect), Justin Deeley ('Drop Dead Diva', '90210'), and Nikki Blonsky (Hairspray), Geography Club has been a hit on the festival circuit in the past year, culminating in an Audience Award for Best First Feature at Los Angeles Outfest.
Flyers-Penguins NHL Match Set for WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIVALRY this WeekNovember 11, 2013NBC Sports Group continues its NHL regular-season coverage this week with two matchups, highlighted by a Wednesday Night Rivalry showdown between the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Coverage of Flyers-Penguins starts Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET with NHL Rivals, with an encore presentation at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday prior to the game. NBCSN will also air an encore presentation of Costas Tonight featuring Sidney Crosby at 11:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS Season Finale Draws 2.3 Million Total ViewersNovember 11, 2013On November 10, E! continued to deliver in its Sunday night reality block with the season eight finale of pop culture phenomenon “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” from 9-10pm attracting 2.3 million Total Viewers, 1.6 million Adults 18-49 and 1.2 million Women 18-49, scoring the show's most-watched episode since August 18 in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 and since August 11 in Women 18-49. Powered by young adults, the finale was also the show's most-watched episode since July 21 in Adults 18-34 (1.1 M) and its best in Women 18-34 (899,000) since the season eight premiere on June 2. Appointment television, the finale outperformed prior four-week time period averages (9-10pm) by double-digits in all its key demos including Adults 18-34 (+43%), Women 18-34 (+49%), Adults 18-49 (+35%), Women 18-49 (+37%), Total Viewers (+33%) and Households (+26%). Additionally, season eight ended as the most-trafficked season of any show on Eonline.
Photo Flash: SONS OF ANARCHY Cast Turns Out for Hurricane Sandy BenefitNovember 11, 2013The cast and creator of FX's Sons of Anarchy turned out for a fan event yesterday, Sunday, November 10 at Asbury Park's Paramount Theatre. The event raised nearly $70,000 for New Jersey recovery effort, which will benefit the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund (http://sandynjrelieffund.org) and Staten Strong (http://statenstrong.com/) charities. Check out a look back at the event, featuring Creator/Executive Producer Kurt Sutter, Katey Sagal, Theo Rossi and Kim Coates, below!
Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber & More Win Big at 2013 MTV EMAsNovember 10, 2013The '2013 MTV EMA' music party ship kicked off in New York City and then landed in Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome on Sunday, November 10th during a special U.S. telecast, and it was a night to remember! As promised by intergalactic MC Redfoo of LMFAO, the '2013 MTV EMA' was a ridiculously fun musical extravaganza that featured eye-popping performances and celebrated the hottest artists from around the globe.