NBC Renews DAYS OF OUR LIVES for 51st SeasonFebruary 11, 2016 “Days of our Lives,” which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and is one of the most iconic programs in the history of daytime television, has been renewed for a new season by NBC.
Kevin Smith & Greg Grunberg to Host New AMC Late-Night Talk ShowFebruary 11, 2016MC today announced that it has ordered a new late-night talk show, “Geeking Out” (Working Title). Hosted by Kevin Smith (“Comic Book Men,” “Clerks”) and Greg Grunberg (“Heroes, “Heroes Reborn” “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens”), the 30-minute show will take a timely look at pop culture through a fanboy lens and feature talk, clips, celebrity interviews and out-of-the-studio segments. The series is produced by Matador Content and The Weinstein Company in association with Bandwagon Media with Jay Peterson, Patrick Reardon, Smith and Grunberg serving as executive producers.
Hulu Nabs Streaming Rights to Syfy's 12 MONKEYS & BATTLESTAR GALACTICAFebruary 11, 2016Hulu today announced an agreement with NBCUniversal that will make all episodes of Syfy's critically-acclaimed time-travel thriller 12 MONKEYS exclusive to the streaming service on February 24th, and adds full seasons of hit series, plus children's programming to the Hulu library.
Milo Ventimiglia Officially Returning for Netflix's GILMORE GIRLS Revival; Format ConfirmedFebruary 10, 2016Netflix announced additional casting for the fan favorite series, Gilmore Girls (WT), created, written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive produced, written and directed by Daniel Palladino. Milo Ventimiglia (Gotham), Matt Czuchry (The Good Wife), Liza Weil (How To Get Away With Murder) and Yanic Truesdale (Rumours) are set to return to their original characters in the Gilmore Girls revival on Netflix, which will include four 90-minute episodes.
THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN Breaks New YouTube RecordFebruary 10, 2016THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN's popular viral segment “Carpool Karaoke” hit a new high note today with “Adele Carpool Karaoke” surpassing 67.5 million views, making it the most watched Late Night YouTube clip ever. According to data from Tubular Labs, the “Adele Carpool Karaoke” clip is also the fastest-growing Late Night clip on YouTube. Within its first five days on YouTube, the clip had generated a record breaking 42 million views. In addition, the video drove a double-digit percentage increase in subscribers to the show's YouTube Channel in that same time period.
USA Orders Series Based on 2007 Film SHOOTER; Ryan Phillippe to StarFebruary 10, 2016USA Network announced a series pick-up for SHOOTER, a drama based on the best-selling Bob Lee Swagger novel by Stephen Hunter, Point of Impact, and the 2007 Paramount film starring Mark Wahlberg. The co-production with Paramount Television and Universal Cable Productions comes from executive producers Wahlberg (“Ballers,” “Boardwalk Empire”) of Closest to the Hole Productions; Stephen Levinson (“Ballers,” “Boardwalk Empire”) of Leverage Entertainment; and Lorenzo di Bonaventura ('Transformers,' 'The Real O'Neals'). John Hlavin (“The Shield”) wrote the pilot and will also executive produce. Simon Cellan Jones (“Bloodline”) directed the pilot.
Starz's ASH VS EVIL DEAD Recruits Lee Majors & Ted Raimi for Second SeasonFebruary 10, 2016STARZ has announced today that Lee Majors (Do You Believe) will play the role of Brock Williams, Ash's father, and Ted Raimi ('Xena: Warrior Princess,' Spider-Man) will play the role of Ash's childhood best friend, Chet Kaminski, in the STARZ Original series 'Ash vs Evil Dead.' The series was previously renewed for a second season and will return in 2016.
Season 3 of Bravo's THICKER THAN WATER to Premiere in MarchFebruary 10, 2016 Bravo Media's larger than life Tankard family returns bolder than ever when season three premieres on Sunday, March 27 at 10PM ET/PT. Leading the charge are Ben and Jewel Tankard with their self-proclaimed 'Black Brady Bunch' which includes Brooklyn, Britney, Diamond, Benji, Shanira, Cyrene, Marcus, with his wife, Tish, and their newborn son Micah.
Tony Nominee Josh Gad & Paramount Team Up for New Comedy HEAVY DUTYFebruary 9, 2016With Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and RUSS AND ROGER GO BEYOND (in which he'll play legendary film critic Roger Ebert) on the horizon, the Tony nominee has partnered with Paramount Pictures for the new comedy HEAVY DUTY, based on an original idea by Gad, according to Deadline.
Patricia Manterola Named Co-Host of Telemundo's LA VOZ KIDSFebruary 9, 2016 Mexican music, film and television star, Patricia “Paty” Manterola, joins renowned TV personality Jorge Bernal to host the fourth season of the highly anticipated singing competition 'La Voz Kids,' slated to premiere this spring on TELEMUNDO. The ex-member of Mexico's famous music bandGaribaldi joins previously announced Coaches Daddy Yankee, Natalia Jimenez and Pedro Fernandez in the Sunday night reality show featuring the nation's best young singing talent, in this season that will include the new “Wild Card” component. Produced once again at the Universal Orlando Resort, 'La Voz Kids' gives viewers the opportunity to witness how the stars of the future are discovered and developed.
E! Sets GRAMMYS Live Red Carpet CoverageFebruary 9, 2016As the biggest names in music and entertainment converge at the Los Angeles Staples Center for the 58th annual GRAMMY Awards, hosts Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana Rancic and the rest of E!'s 'Live From the Red Carpet' team will be on-hand to bring the most extensive multi-platform coverage of the high-profile event. Beginning Monday, February 15th at 4:00pmET/1:00pm PT, E! will deliver the most surprising and memorable celebrity interviews, candid behind-the-scenes moments and unforgettable fashion live on-air, online and on social to pop culture fans around the globe.
NBCSN Sets NHL Coverage for the WeekFebruary 8, 2016NBC Sports' NHL coverage this week features an Original Six Game of the Week showdown, when Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings host Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins this Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Coverage shifts to NBCSN for a Sunday Night Hockeymatchup at 7:30 p.m. ET, when Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers host Claude Giroux and the Philadelphia Flyers.
MSNBC Slots PLACE FOR POLITICS 2016 Coverage for NH PrimaryFebruary 8, 2016Rachel Maddow and Brian Williams will anchor MSNBC's 'Place for Politics 2016' primetime coverage of the New Hampshire Primary on Tuesday, February 9 beginning at 6 p.m. ETlive from Manchester, NH joined by Andrea Mitchell and Chuck Todd. Chris Matthews will be live from JD's Tavern with the latest reporting and analysis throughout the night.