Matt Lauer to Interview Mike Tyson Tomorrow on TODAYAugust 28, 2013 Matt Lauer will sit down with Mike Tyson in an exclusive interview to air tomorrow, Thursday, August 29 on NBC's TODAY. The former heavyweight champ announced this weekend that he is a “vicious alcoholic” and that he's 'on the verge of dying' due to his struggles with sobriety. Tyson will sit down with Lauer in Las Vegas to address these remarks in his first interview since that candid press conference.
VIDEO: First Look - Tonight's All New FUTURAMA on Comedy CentralAugust 28, 2013Tonight at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, on an all-new episode of FUTURAMA, titled “Stench and Stenchibility,” Dr. Zoidberg meets the love of his life while Bender squares off in a deadly tap dancing competition. Check out a first look at the episode below!
Matt Damon in Talks to Make Directorial Debut with A FOREIGNERAugust 28, 2013The acclaimed actor has entered negotiations to helm Chris Terrio's A FOREIGNER, which is based upon The New Yorker Article 'A Murder Foretold.' The widely-read article 'chronicles the true story of a man who is gunned down in Guatemala who leaves behind a videotape after his death implicating the country's president and first lady.' The film is being billed as a conspiracy thriller.
VIDEO: International Trailer for 47 RONIN, Starring Keanu ReevesAugust 28, 2013Universal Pictures has debuted the international trailer for Carl Rinsch's 3D film 47 RONIN, hitting theaters on December 25. The fantasy adventure stars Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano, and Rinko Kikuchi. Get a first look below!
VIDEO: First Teaser for James Franco's CHILD OF GODAugust 28, 2013Deadline has debuted the first teaser trailer for James Franco's upcoming adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's CHILD OF GOD, premiering this week at the Venice International Film Festival. Check it out below!
COZI TV to Air Hitchcock Classics Throughout SeptemberAugust 28, 2013Throughout the month of September, viewers can tune in to COZI TV to catch classic films from their favorite 'master of suspense,' Alfred Hitchcock. COZI TV, the network designed to deliver easy-to-watch and familiar shows to its viewing audience, will pay homage to Hitchcock with this month-long marathon. Featuring some of the most recognized and critically acclaimed films from the Alfred Hitchcock library, the classic cinematic line-up will inspire viewers to tune into some great entertainment.
mun2's Original August Programming Up 35%August 28, 2013mun2, the leading cable network targeting Hispanic Millennial adults, had its original and acquisition programs grow its audience up to triple digits in the month of August, according to Nielsen. Original programs “I Love Jenni,” “Larrymania” and “Fugitivos de la Ley: Los Angeles,” Deportes Telemundo on mun2 “Barclays Premiere League” and novela “Pasion de Gavilanes” drove audience growth for the month compared to previous year. Network original “I Love Jenni” finished its final season, setting records as the most-watched finale to-date for the network.
NBCSN to Air 6 Hours of MLS Coverage this WeekendAugust 28, 2013BCSN presents six hours of MLS coverage, beginning on Friday evening with a new episode of MLS Insider. This Friday's show features the emotional story of New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis and his family's experience at the 2013 Boston Marathon at 7:30 p.m. ET, and will be followed by the Western Conference match between two playoff-bound clubs, Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake, at 10 p.m. ET. Saturday's coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. ET with a new MLS 36 featuring New York Red Bulls' midfielder Dax McCarty and the New York Red Bulls hosting rivals D.C. United at 8 p.m. ET.
Discovery Scores Most-Watched August in Network HistoryAugust 27, 2013Discovery Channel's 26th annual Shark Week in August was the network's most watched Shark Week ever. The success of Shark Week coupled with solid performances by hit series Amish Mafia, which averaged 2.46 million viewers, and Gold Rush - South America, which averaged 2.43 million viewers, and strong beginnings for freshman series Tickle and Porter Ridge, made August 2013 the most watched August in Discovery Channel history. August 2013 was also Discovery's best month of 2013 among Women 18-49 and Women 18-34 delivery.
TV Land's MARY TYLER MOORE Reunion on HOT IN CLEVELAND Slated to Air Next WeekAugust 27, 2013TV Land's historic reunion of the female cast of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' on the network's original sitcom, 'Hot in Cleveland,' is here! Next Wednesday, September 4th at 10pm ET/PT, TV Land brings together Mary Tyler Moore, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Georgia Engel and 'Hot in Cleveland' regular Betty White for an unprecedented reunion of one of the most revered TV casts of all time. This is the first time in over 30 years that the five former castmates have gotten together for a sitcom.
Manchester United-Chelsea Match Delivers Record Ratings for NBCSNAugust 27, 2013NBC Sports Network's telecast averaged 536,000 viewers – tops for an NBCSN Premier League match this season and ranking #2 all-time among weekday, early season (prior to December) Premier League matches on U.S. television (540,000 for Manchester United-Tottenham, 8/22/11 on ESPN2).
Bravo Renews BELOW DECK for Second SeasonAugust 27, 2013Last night's season finale of Bravo Media's “Below Deck” scored 1.8 million total viewers and 966,000 A18-49, up 12 percent and five percent, respectively, from the prior week's episode (08/19/13), according to Nielsen. This marks the highest-rated episode of the series among all key demos. Based on the success of the first season, which averaged 1.4 million total viewers and 809,000 A18-49, the network renewed the series for second season.