Bravo Nabs Multiplatform Storytelling Emmy for TOP CHEF: LAST CHANCE KITCHENAugust 22, 2013Bravo Media and production company Magical Elves remain leaders in the digital space as they received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Multiplatform Storytelling for “Last Chance Kitchen,” the companion digital video series to the Emmy-Award Winning “Top Chef.” Entries for this award were evaluated by a jury panel of domain experts in each area and were awarded an Emmy based on individual excellence. The series, which currently ranks as the most-viewed web series in NBCUniversal history, is also nominated for two awards to be announced at the Creative Arts ceremony on September 15: Outstanding Special Class - Short-Format Nonfiction Program, and Outstanding Interactive Program. For more information on “Last Chance Kitchen,” visit http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef/season-10/last-chance-kitchen
MEET THE PRESS Ranks as No. 1 Sunday Public Affairs Program, 8/18August 22, 2013'Meet the Press' was the most-watched Sunday morning public affairs program on August 18, 2013, according to Nielsen Media Research data. The NBC broadcast drew 2.460 million viewers, topping This Week by +174,000, The Face the Nation hour by +655,000, and Fox News Sunday by +1,571,000.
First DIVERGENT Footage to Air on MTV VMAs this WeekendAugust 22, 2013MTV today announced that Shailene Woodley and Theo James, stars of Summit Entertainment's upcoming feature film, Divergent, will introduce the first look at exclusive footage live from the 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards” pre-show Sunday, August 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Summit Entertainment is a Lionsgate company.
New DOOF'S DAILY DIRT Webisode Now Live on YouTubeAugust 22, 2013 In this week's webisode, “Phineas and Ferb's” infamous villain and oft-impulsive evil scientist, Dr. Doofenshmirtz, attempts to outdo the boys of “Duck Dynasty” by inventing a call of his own. Watch as Doof finds himself a tad over his head when he attracts the likes of critters other than originally intended, in “Doof Dynasty.”
STAGE TUBE: Orlando Bloom & Condola Rashad Talk ROMEO & JULIET on GMAAugust 22, 2013International film star Orlando Bloom will make his Broadway debut alongside Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, as Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers in a new Broadway production of the timeless love story ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux. In anticipation of opening night, slated for Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, the duo stopped by GOOD MORNING AMERICA today. Check out their interview below!
Chiller's REAL FEAR 2: THE TRUTH BEHIND (MORE) MOVIES to Premiere 9/6August 21, 2013On Friday, September 6 at 9pm ET, Chiller presents the second installment of its successful Real Fear franchise with the premiere of Real Fear 2: The Truth Behind (More) Movies. In this two-hour special, paranormal investigators Richard Dolan, Katrina Weidman, John McGarry, Chris Holt and Becky Weingrad explore the terrifying factual stories that served as the basis for some of the scariest horror movies of all time. The team is also joined by renowned psychic Chip Coffey and paranormal researcher John Zaffis, who lend their expertise in analyzing the accounts.
ORPHAN BLACK's Tatiana Maslany Lands Arc on 'PARKS AND REC'August 21, 2013It was announced today that the up-and-coming actress (and Critics' Choice winner) has landed an arc on the upcoming sixth season of NBC's hit comedy PARKS AND RECREATION. Though exact details on her role are being kept under wraps, it was confirmed that Maslany will play a new love interest for Tom (Aziz Ansari.)
THE NEWSROOM's Joel Johnstone Joins ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAYAugust 21, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, THE NEWSROOM's Joel Johnstone has signed on to join Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould, and Bella Thorne in Disney's upcoming adaptation of the classic 1972 children's book ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY.
Destination America's Toilet Reality Show KING OF THRONES to Bow 9/10August 21, 2013 The average American spends as much time in the bathroom each year as they do on vacation - 14 days! So why not make the washroom a welcoming oasis where one can get away from it all while taking care of 'business?' Destination America's KING OF THRONES - premiering on Tuesday, September 10 at 10pm E/P - is transforming boring, old and downright disgusting bathrooms into over-the-top prized potties and more. From a portable latrine that can keep an angler's 'seat' warm while ice fishing, to a tech-lovers high-class fortress of solitude, the new home improvement series builds porcelain thrones fit for a king.
ESPN Announces 2013-14 American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball ScheduleAugust 21, 2013ESPN's 2013-14 American Athletic Conference men's college basketball regular-season schedule will feature 63 conference games across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNEWS. The 10-member conference includes Cincinnati, UConn, Louisville, Rutgers and USF, plus first-year members UCF, Houston, Memphis, SMU and Temple.
USA Sweeps Summer Cable Ratings for 8th Consecutive YearAugust 21, 2013For an unprecedented 8th year in a row, USA is summer's #1 network in cable in total viewers (2.91 million), P25-54 (1.13 million) and P18-49 (1.07 million). USA was home to four of the summer's top ten scripted series including newcomer GRACELAND, as well as BURN NOTICE, SUITS, and ROYAL PAINS.
Omari Hardwick Joins Starz's POWERAugust 21, 2013Starz announced today that Omari Hardwick has been cast as the lead in 'Power,' an hour-long STARZ Original drama series executive produced by Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson and created by Courtney Kemp Agboh ('The Good Wife'), who will serve as executive producer and showrunner. Mark Canton (300, 300: Rise of an Empire, Escape Plan), Randall Emmett (End of Watch, 2 Guns, Lone Survivor) and David Knoller ('Big Love,' 'Carnivale') are executive producing in association with CBS Television Studios.
ESPN Enlists Jerome Bettis as NFL AnalystAugust 21, 2013Super Bowl champion and six-time Pro Bowl running back Jerome Bettis has joined ESPN as an NFL analyst. The 13-year NFL veteran will appear on NFL Live and SportsCenter and contribute to other ESPN platforms, beginning September 1.