mun 2 to Air HECHO EN AMERICA News Special TomorrowOctober 3, 2013 mun2, the leading Hispanic entertainment cable network for Hispanic millennial adults, will air its one-hour “mun2 News Special Hecho en America' tomorrow at 8 p.m. EST/ 7 p.m. CST. The special will also be part of the “NBCUniversal on American Airlines” from October 15-31.
Sprout Scores Record Ratings During 3QOctober 3, 2013 Sprout, the first 24-hour preschool network, set viewership records and scored its highest rated third quarter in network history averaging a coverage area 0.23 rating/130k households. In the third quarter, Sprout averaged the highest total day composition of Women 18-49 at nearly 22 percent, beating Nick Jr., Disney Jr., The Hub, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, Disney XD and Nicktoons. Sprout also posted a 13 percent increase in total day average audience for Women 18-49 compared to 2012, extending its growth streak of year-over-year gains for an 8th consecutive quarter.
Telemundo to Open Education Week with EL PODER DE SABER CampaignOctober 3, 2013In celebration of Education Week, Telemundo Media announced today new program extensions of the 2013-2014 edition of “El Poder de Saber” (The Power of Knowing), its signature multiplatform education initiative that promotes the educational advancement of young Latinos with an emphasis on preventing high school drop-outs. In association with its parent company Comcast/NBCUniversal, the campaign's 10th year kicked into full gear in August as students began a new school year and continues with events, news coverage and appearances by network and local news anchors during NBC News' Education Nation Summit held in New York City October 6-8. On the Web (www.telemundo/elpoderdesaber) users can access education-related resources, including links to local station and partner sites, and view the PSAs on demand.
THE CHEW Scores Second-Most-Watched Week in Women 18-49October 3, 2013Surging by double digits over the year ago week across all target demos, “The Chew” delivered its 2nd-most-watched week of all time in Women 18-49 (541,000/0.8 rating) – behind only last week's record high – and was its 5th-most-watched week ever in Total Viewers (2.60 million).
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from The Old Globe's THE LAST GOODBYE!October 3, 2013The Old Globe presents The Last Goodbye, a new musical fusing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with the incendiary songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. Conceived and adapted by Michael Kimmel, the rock musical is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody BloodyAndrew Jackson). Check out highlights from the production below!
Blackhawks-Capitals Game on NBCSN is Most-Watched Season Opener EverOctober 2, 2013NBCSN's coverage of last night's game between the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks to start the 2013-14 NHL season was watched by an average of 935,000 viewers, making it the most-watched season opener on cable on record (data available since 1993), and the second-most watched regular-season game ever on NBCSN.
TBS' 2013 National League Wild Card Coverage Draws 4.6 Million Total ViewersOctober 2, 2013TBS' exclusive coverage of the 2013 National League Wild Card Game - with the Pittsburgh Pirates defeating the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 to advance to the MLB Division Series - generated 4.6 million total viewers and a 3.0 U.S. HH rating, based on Nielsen Fast Nationals. The telecast was up 15% among total viewers and U.S. HH rating when compared with last year's NL Wild Card Game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves (2.6 U.S. HH rating; 3,990,000 total viewers).
Fox Sports 1 to Air BROOKLYN HOOPS CoverageOctober 2, 2013Barclays Center is teaming with FOX Sports 1 as part of the upcoming BROOKLYN HOOPS(TM) college basketball season, with television coverage beginning on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET when national powerhouse Kentucky faces Providence.
TBS to Air MLB American League Wild Card Game & Division Series this WeekOctober 2, 2013 TBS continues its expansive 2013 MLB Postseason coverage with the exclusive presentation of the AL Wild Card Game - the Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Indians - tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. ET. The network's coverage of the MLB Division Series will begin tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 3, with a doubleheader featuring the St. Louis Cardinals hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates at 5 p.m. and the Los Angeles Dodgers visiting the Atlanta Braves at 8:30 p.m.
Julie White Lands Recurring Role on NURSE JACKIEOctober 2, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, former VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE star Julie White has landed a major recurring role on the sixth season of Showtime's Edie Falco-led series NURSE JACKIE.
WILFRED to Return for Fourth & Final Season on FXXOctober 2, 2013FX Network has picked up its Elijah Wood-led series for a fourth and final season on its just-launched network FXX, it was announced today. The final season, which has yet to receive a premiere date, will consist of 10 episodes.
VIDEO: New Trailer for RIO 2October 2, 2013A new trailer for Twentieth Century Fox's RIO 2, featuring a flock of top actors and musical talents new to the franchise. Check out the trailer below!