NBCSN to Air SHARK HUNTERS Finale TomorrowAugust 27, 2013NBCSN presents the finale of Shark Hunters tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 10 p.m. ET followed by Shark Hunters: Greatest Moments at 11 p.m. ET. The documentary-reality series concludes with a dramatic 60-minute shark fishing finale featuring the 27th Annual Monster Shark Tournament at Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard (July 18-20), the setting of Jaws.
ARGO Extended Edition Set for 12/3 ReleaseAugust 27, 2013On December 3, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) will release Argo Extended Edition on Blu-ray, featuring an additional nine minutes of footage that delves deeper into CIA specialist Tony Mendez's personal relationships with his wife and son. Based on the true story of the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans during the Iran hostage crisis, the film also focuses on the little-known role that the CIA and Hollywood played. Ben Affleck (The Town) directed.
VIDEO: New Teaser for Zack Parker's PROXYAugust 27, 2013Director Zach Parker's latest film PROXY will have its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10th, 2013. Check out the new teaser trailer for the film, via The Hollywood Reporter, below!
Acort International Picks Up QUITE A CONUNDRUM for World-Wide DistributionAugust 27, 2013Acort International, one of the top distributors of independent films in the global marketplace, has recently acquired the dark horror/comedy “Quite A Conundrum” for world-wide distribution. Distribution plans are currently in consideration which will include a North American DVD on the indie-horror label Midnight Releasing and cable/satellite/internet VOD run as well as being showcased at this year's 2013 American Film Market.
Adult Swim Continues as No. 1 Basic Cable Network in Adults 18-34August 27, 2013For the third month in a row, Adult Swim ranked #1 among basic cable networks for Primetime (broadcast definition) delivery of adults 18-34. Compared to August 2012, average Primetime delivery increased by significant double digits across all targeted demos: adults 18-24 grew by 36%, adults 18-34 by 31%, adults 18-49 by 24%, men 18-24 by 34%, men 18-34 by 28% and men 18-49 by 21%.
The Hub Network Posts Year-Over-Year Ratings GrowthAugust 27, 2013 The Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, continues to gain traction in August with year-to-date increases in Total Day and Prime in all key demos, including Kids, Adults, Women and Persons 2+. The Hub Network's schedule was buoyed by the performance of its primetime movies, as well as popular series, such as 'The Aquabats! Super Show!' from AWESOME FORCES! Productions; 'Family Game Night' from Hasbro Studios and Zoo Productions; 'Kaijudo: Clash of the Duel Masters' and 'My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic,' both from Hasbro Studios; 'SheZow' from Moody Street Kids and Kick Start Productions, Inc.; and 'Goosebumps' from Scholastic Media.
Tyler Perry Drives OWN to Highest-Rated Month in Network HistoryAugust 27, 2013OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network scored its highest rated month in network history in primetime in August across all key demos delivering +23% growth in total viewers, +26% growth in W25-54 and +27% African American women 25-54 versus last month. OWN ranked as a Top 20 ad-supported cable network for the month in women 25-54 and for three consecutive months, OWN has ranked as a top three cable network for African-American women 25-54.
Animal Planet Scores New Summer Ratings RecordAugust 27, 2013 Animal Planet just served up its best summer in network history. From June to August 2013, the network set records across all major demos in both prime and total day, including P2+ viewers (790K, 523K), HH (554K, 387K), P25-54 (338K, 214K), P18-49 (313K, 209K), M25-54 (178K, 106K) and W25-54 (161K, 108K).
Nat Geo & Nat Geo WILD's SECRET LIFE OF PREDATORS to Premiere 9/20August 27, 2013Predators can be iconic or surprising. Some are easy to recognize, and some you would never even suspect, but every one of them must strategize, improvise and specialize in order to survive. From the networks that brought viewers Untamed Americas and Great Migrations, the National Geographic Channels now present Secret Life of Predators. Produced by the award-winning team at National Geographic Television, the four-part epic event will be simulcast on both National Geographic Channel (NGC) and Nat Geo WILD on Friday, September 20, at 8 p.m.ET/PT and Friday, September 27, at 9 p.m. ET/PT during the 'Night of Exploration.'
Sigourney Weaver & Ridley Scott to Reunite on EXODUSAugust 27, 2013Weaver joins previously announced Joel Edgerton, who will play Ramses, and Christian Bale, set to take on the role of Moses. The film was originally written by Adam Cooper and Bill Collage, with Steve Zaillian providing a rewrite.
TEEN BEACH MOVIE, 'SOFIA' Propel Disney Channel to Summer WinAugust 27, 2013For Summer 2013, powered by the premiere of “Teen Beach Movie” and top series rankings across major youth demos, Disney Channel ranked as TV's #1 network in Total Day for the 8th consecutive summer in Tweens 9-14 (655,000/2.8 rating), the 5th consecutive summer in Kids 6-11 (762,000/3.2 rating) and 2nd consecutive summer in Kids 2-11 (1.06 million/2.7 rating), and was the #1 cable TV network for the 2nd summer in a row in Total Viewers (1.90 million).
ABC Family Remains No. 1 Summer Cable Network in Key Female DemosAugust 27, 2013During Summer 2013, powered by its largest array of original series in the network's history, ABC Family ranked as cable TV's #1 network in Prime for the 2nd consecutive summer in Women 18-34 (282,000), placed a solid #2 in Females 12-34 (444,000) and was a Top 5 contender in Women 18-49 (#4 – 434,000) and Viewers 12-34 (#5 – 576,000).
ABC-Yahoo News! to Broadcast Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'I Have A Dream' Speech TomorrowAugust 27, 2013'I Have a Dream' -- four words that helped change the course of American history. ABC News and Yahoo! News will host a first-ever live global broadcast on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's March on Washington and his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech. This hybrid digital-television event will be anchored by George Stephanopoulos along with Dan Kloeffler from ABC News World Headquarters in New York beginning at 11:00 a.m., ET.
Mark Salling, Amber Riley & More to Return for GLEE's Cory Monteith Tribute EpisodeAugust 27, 2013The episode, titled 'The Quarterback,' will feature appearances by Mark Salling, Amber Riley, Harry Shum Jr., Jayma Mays, Mike O'Malley, Dot-Marie Jones, and Romy Rosemont. E! has confirmed that Dianna Agron and Heather Morris are not expected to appear.
Bay Street Theatre's HarborFest Weekend to Feature Gene Kelly Classics, 9/6-7August 27, 2013Bay Street Theatre announced its HarborFest Weekend events will be the showing of GENE KELLY classics on the big screen Sept. 6 and 7. They are the kick off to the fall lineup of The Picture Show, sponsored by Peconic Landing. AN AMERICAN IN PARIS will be showing on Friday, Sept. 6 and FOR ME AND MY GAL on Saturday Sept. 7. Both begin at 8 pm.
Reeve Carney Lands Role on Showtime's PENNY DREADFULAugust 26, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, the original 'Peter Parker' in Broadway's SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK has landed a series regular role in the John Logan-Sam Mendes drama PENNY DREAFUL. Carney will Exit SPIDER-MAN on Sept. 15 in order to begin filming later this fall.
Joshua Jackson Set for Showtime's THE AFFAIRAugust 26, 2013Jackson joins Ruth Wilson for the project, who will play the role of Alison, a young married woman, working in a pancake house, trying to piece her life back together in the wake of a tragedy. As previously announced, Golden Globe nominee Dominic West (The Wire, The Hours) stars as Noah, a father of four, who makes Ruth question the choices she's made, and wonder whether there's a way to start all over again. Jackson will play Wilson's husband, 'a hard-edged cowboy who manages a ranch on Long Island.'
MSNBC to Air March on Washington 50th Anniversary Coverage, 8/28August 26, 2013 MSNBC will present special coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington on Wednesday, August 28. The day will include live coverage from both Washington, D.C. and New York with Chris Matthews anchoring live from the National Mall throughout the day beginning at 11AM ET. Following President Obama's remarks at approximately 4PM ET, MSNBC will present Dr. Martin Luther King's entire 'I Have a Dream' speech. And, Chris Hayes will host a special “All In” at 8PM ET live from Washington, D.C.
Photo Flash: PARENTHOOD Season 5 Cast ShotsAugust 26, 2013NBC's beloved family-based drama PARENTHOOD returns for its fifth season on September 26 - ahead of its premiere, the network has released the cast's promotional shots. Check them out below!