OWN to Release Barbara Kopple's Doc RUNNING FROM CRAZY in Theaters Prior to Broadcast, 11/1September 10, 2013The acclaimed documentary 'Running From Crazy,' the latest project from two-time Academy Award winner Barbara Kopple ('Harlan County USA,' 'American Dream'), which world premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, will be released theatrically on November 1, 2013, and will follow with a debut on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in 2014.
RIZZOLI & ISLES Draws 8.2 Million Viewers with Live +3September 10, 2013TNT's blockbuster hit Rizzoli & Isles ranked as basic cable's #1 scripted program for the week. The episode has drawn 8.2 million viewers in Live + 3 delivery, a +3% increase over the prior week. In the demos, it has delivered 2.8 million adults 25-54 in Live + 3 (+4% vs. the prior week) and 2.3 million adults 18-49 (+2% vs. the prior week).
STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Announces 'Fan Week' in Honor of Second Anniversary of Paper Mill DebutSeptember 10, 2013Two years ago, on September 15, 2011, Newsies, the hit Tony Award-winning 'critics' pick,' played its first performance at Paper Mill Playhouse. Ever since that very first night, Newsies fans, self-proclaimed 'fansies,' have been a cause for celebration, helping to propel the show from a limited regional theatre run to a limited Broadway engagement and then to extend into a record-breaking open-ended run. In honor of those dedicated fans, the show will celebrate 'NewsiesFan Week' September 15 - 21. Check out the cast's announcement video below!
Asian-American Romantic Comedy WEDDING PALACE to Open in Select U.S. Theaters, 9/27September 9, 2013Asian-American Romantic Comedy WEDDING PALACE will open in select U.S. theaters on Sept. 27 it was announced today. Currently, the film is slated to open at Times Square's AMC Empire 25, and Los Angeles/Orange County's CGV Theater, Laemmle's Playhouse 7 in Pasadena, and Edward's University Town Center 6 in Irvine.
HBO's New Comedy Series JA'MIE: PRIVATE SCHOOL GIRL to Premiere 11/24September 9, 2013JA'MIE: PRIVATE SCHOOL GIRL, a new comedy series from Australian sensation Chris Lilley, star and creator of the acclaimed series 'Summer Heights High' and 'Angry Boys,' will debut SUNDAY, NOV. 24 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Produced by Lilley and his producing partner, Laura Waters, who previously teamed for 'Summer Heights High' (where the character of Ja'mie was introduced to HBO viewers) and 'Angry Boys,' the six-episode half-hour series is co-produced by HBO and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in association with the BBC.
New Season of TLC's LONG ISLAND MEDIUM to Kick Off 10/6September 9, 2013On Sunday, October 6 at 9/8c, TLC brings back fan-favorite series LONG ISLAND MEDIUM with a night full of surprises and an unprecedented live Twitter event with Theresa Caputo. Starting at 8pm, TLC will launch TWEET TO WIN - LIVE, where viewers have the unique opportunity to win a reading with Theresa by tweeting with the hashtag #LongIslandMedium during the airing of the 9pm premiere, as well as the premiere of ALASKAN WOMEN LOOKING FOR LOVE at 10/9c. Theresa will randomly select winners during live segments within the commercial breaks and will announce them on the air (all winners are subject to eligibility and rules of the contest). With a waiting list of several years and countless daily requests for readings worldwide, the lucky TWEET TO WIN - LIVE contest winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip for two to meet Theresa and receive a private reading.
HOT IN CLEVELAND's 'MARY TYLER MOORE' Reunion Scores 2.5 Million ViewersSeptember 9, 2013TV Land's 'Hot in Cleveland' drew in over 2.5 million total viewers for its historic 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' reunion at 10pm and more than 2.5 million for its cliffhanger finale at 10:30pm, it was announced today by TV Land President Larry W. Jones (Source: Nielsen, 9/4/13, L+3). The highly-anticipated 'Mary Tyler Moore' reunion garnered the most total viewers for 'Hot in Cleveland' since March 2012 on a Live+3 basis. Both episodes originally premiered on Wednesday, September 4th.
Investigation Discovery to Air UNLIKELY FRIENDS Documentary, 10/21September 9, 2013Could you forgive your own son's killer? It's an unimaginable question to ask, but one that countless families are unfortunately faced withevery day. In a special world television premiere of the critically acclaimed documentary UNLIKELY FRIENDS, by filmmaker Leslie Neale, Investigation Discovery takes an unflinching look at the intricacies of forgiveness under the most extreme and brutal circumstances. Narrated by actor, activist, and life-long opponent of the death penalty, Mike Farrell (M*A*S*H), the one-hour special explores surprising relationships that have blossomed out of violent situations. Through emotional interviews with victims, surviving family members, and the criminals that devastated their lives, UNLIKELY FRIENDS reveals how the power of forgiveness between victim and perpetrator can affect change within the criminal justice system. UNLIKELY FRIENDS premieres Monday, October 21 at 10/9c on InvestigationDiscovery as part of the ID FILMS documentary strand.
Extra Announces New Celebrity 'GOSSIP GIRL' SegmentSeptember 9, 2013Gossip Girl's identity may have been revealed in the finale of the hit drama series from Warner Bros. Television, The CW and Alloy Entertainment, but now there's an all-new, all-seeing undercover gossip source delivering the goods and premiering this fall on Extra. The 'Gossip Girl on Extra' segment will debut during the week of September 9, 2013, as the popular syndicated entertainment newsmagazine Extra begins its landmark 20th season from its brand-new headquarters at Universal Studios Hollywood.
ABC News Announces Upcoming Syria Crisis CoverageSeptember 9, 2013ABC News is providing comprehensive coverage of the crisis in Syria across its television, digital and radio platforms. ABC News Chief Foreign Correspondent and Anchor Terry Moran is reporting for all broadcasts and platforms from the nearby city of Beirut; he is joined there by Middle East Correspondent Alexander Marquardt. ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl and Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz are reporting from Washington. Full coverage from ABC News Digital here: http://abcn.ws/16f5R8s.
Jeff Shell Replaces Adam Fogelson as Chairman of UniversalSeptember 9, 2013NBCUniversal announced today that Jeff Shell has been named Chairman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. In his new role, Shell will oversee worldwide operations for the motion picture group including its global theatrical and home entertainment businesses.
Official: Reeve Carney Set for Showtime's New Gothic Series PENNY DREADFULSeptember 9, 2013Reeve Carney (Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark), Rory Kinnear (Skyfall) and Harry Treadaway (The Lone Ranger) are the latest stars to join the cast of the highly anticipated Showtime drama series, PENNY DREADFUL, which will begin filming this fall for a 2014 premiere on the network. They join recently announced Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton and Eva Green. Reeve Carney will play Dorian Grey in a reprisal of Oscar Wilde's supernaturally attractive and decadent young hero. Rory Kinnear will play a mysterious character of haunting intensity. In an exciting new version of Mary Shelley's inspired and obsessed genius, Harry Treadaway will take on the role of Dr. Victor Frankenstein.
LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Returns with Second-Best Numbers Since 2007September 9, 2013During the week of September 2, 2013, which marked the first anniversary of Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan's partnership, “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” retained 91% of last year's big premiere week rating in Households (3.0/10 vs. 3.3/11 on w/o 9/3/12). In fact, this week marked “LIVE's” 2nd-biggest opening week number in 6 years – since premiere week 2007.
Photo Flash: Key Art for TNT's MOB CITY ReleasedSeptember 9, 2013TNT has just released the key art for its upcoming series MOB CITY, which chronicles the epic battle between a determined police chief and a dangerous mobster in 1940s Los Angeles. This powerful drama comes to TNT from Frank Darabont (The Walking Dead), who wrote and directed the pilot and serves as executive producer on the series. Check it out below!
NBCSN Announces Additional 2013 AMERICA'S CUP FINALS CoverageSeptember 9, 2013NBC Sports Group's live presentation of the 2013 America's Cup Finals, from San Francisco, Calif., continues tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. ET and through the weekend on NBCSN. Tuesday's live coverage will feature defending America's Cup champion ORACLE TEAM USA against 2013 Louis Vuitton Cup winner Emirates Team New Zealand in Races 5 and 6 of the Finals.
NBC Picks Up Untitled CIA Drama Starring Katherine HeiglSeptember 9, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress, who departed ABC's medical drama GREY'S ANATOMY in 2010, is set to star inand executive produce an upcoming CIA drama for NBC. THE FOLLOWING's Alexi Hawley will write and produce alongside Heigl.