CBS Picks Up Freshman Comedy YOUNG SHELDON for 2018-19 Broadcast Season
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2018 CBS announced today that the hit freshman comedy YOUNG SHELDON is the Network's first renewal for the 2018-2019 broadcast season....
2018 PaleyFest LA Initial Talent Announced: Barbra Streisand, Allison Janney, Seth MacFarlane and More!
by Macon Prickett - February 08, 2018 The Paley Center for Media today announced the initial group of talent who will be participating in its 35th annual PaleyFest LA, Hollywood's ultimate TV fan festival, March 16-25, at the DOLBY Theatre in Hollywood. PaleyFest LA 2018 gives fans access to special screenings, exclusive conversations, ...
Review Roundup: Did YOUNG SHELDON Make a Big Bang with the Critics?
by Emily Bruno - September 22, 2017 Eight-year-old Iain recently starred in HBO's BIG LITTLE LIES and has appeared on NBC's LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT and the Steve Harvey-hosted kids competition show LITTLE BIG SHOTS. Of course theater fans know him best for his adorable reviews of Broadway shows. Parsons most recently appear...
CBS All Access Subscription Service Now Available on Samsung Smart TVs
by Caryn Robbins - December 21, 2017 CBS All Access, CBS' digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced the launch of the service on Samsung Smart TVs. Beginning today, Samsung Smart TV users with Tizen models issued in 2015, 2016 and 2017 will be able to stream CBS All Access on their device....
CBS Renews SEAL TEAM And S.W.A.T. For 2018-2019 Broadcast Season
by Macon Prickett - March 28, 2018 CBS announced today that the Network's top two freshman dramas, SEAL TEAM and S.W.A.T., are being renewed for the 2018-2019 broadcast season. The pickups follow the previous renewal of the top new series of the season, YOUNG SHELDON. Based on current Nielsen ratings, YOUNG SHELDON, SEAL TEAM and S.W...
Ryan Murphy to Appear in Conversation with Barbra Streisand at PaleyFest, Select Panels Streamed Live, and More
by Julie Musbach - March 16, 2018 The Paley Center for Media today announced Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and director Ryan Murphy will join beloved entertainer Barbra Streisand in conversation at the opening night of PaleyFest LA 2018 on March 16. The PaleyFest Icon Tribute to Ms. Streisand marks the first time she has been...
BWW Morning Brief March 3rd, 2017 - SWEAT, NEWSIES and More!
by Jessica Khan - March 03, 2017 Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: Lynn Nottage's SWEAT begins previews on Broadway this weekend, and NEWSIES seizes the day with an encore screening at cinemas across the country!...
YOUNG SHELDON Receives Full-Season Order for 2017/18 Broadcast Season
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2017 CBS has given a full season order to new comedy series YOUNG SHELDON, which premiered Monday night, Sept. 25. YOUNG SHELDON was the most watched comedy premiere on any network since 2011...
Sheldons Unite! Jim Parsons & Iain Armitage Visit Broadway's COME FROM AWAY
by Caryn Robbins - May 03, 2017 Yesterday, Parsons and Armitage came together to take in a performance of Broadway's COME FROM AWAY, which just yesterday picked up 7 Tony Awards including a nod for Best Musical....
CBS Cancels ODD COUPLE After 3 Seasons; Announces Pilot Pickups
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2017 CBS has cancelled the comedy series THE ODD COUPLE after three seasons. An adaptation of the Neil Simon play, the series starred Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon....
CBS's YOUNG SHELDON Is Biggest Comedy Premiere in Four Years
by Caryn Robbins - September 26, 2017 The series premiere of CBS's 'Big Bang' prequel, YOUNG SHELDON, marks the biggest comedy premiere in four years. The show will return on Thursday, November 2nd at its regular time after THE BIG BANG THEORY....
Confirmed: Iain Armitage to Star in New CBS Comedy YOUNG SHELDON
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2017 CBS today announced the series order of YOUNG SHELDON, a new half-hour, single-camera comedy for broadcast in the 2017-2018 season....
VIDEO: First Look . - Iain Armitage Stars in New CBS Comedy YOUNG SHELDON
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017 CBS announced today that THE BIG BANG THEORY spin off, YOUNG SHELDON, starring Iain Armitage, will premiere on September 25th. he network also shared first video from the series. Check it out below!...
ELLEN'S GAME OF GAMES Soars +29% Above Its December Preview on NBC
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2018 Ellen's Game of Games (2.2/8 in 18-49, 8.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET)jumps +29% versus the show's Dec. 18 preview (which benefited from a Voice lead-in) in 18-49 (2.2 vs. 1.7) and by +1.5 million persons or +21% in total viewers (8.763 million vs. 7.233 million)....
CBS All Access Now Available on Amazon Channels
by Caryn Robbins - January 05, 2018 CBS All Access, CBS' digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today launched the ability for Amazon Prime members to add CBS All Access' commercial-free* offering to their Prime membership with Amazon Channels....
CBS Wins Weekly Viewer Crown As THE BIG BANG THEORY & NCIS Continue As Most Watched Comedy and Drama
by Tori Hartshorn - March 13, 2018 CBS returned to its winning ways as the most-watched network, emerging victorious on five nights last week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday), according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings. Additionally, the Network had the most-watched program (THE BIG BANG THEORY) and drama (NCI...
'BIG BANG' & YOUNG SHELDON Both Gain Over 5 Million Viewers with Live +7 Day Lift
by Caryn Robbins - October 04, 2017 THE BIG BANG THEORY (P) added +5.42m viewers (23.08m from 17.66m), +2.3 rating points in adults 25-54 (8.1 from 5.8) and +1.7 in adults 18-49 (5.8 from 4.1) live plus 7-day lift from live plus same day ratings. THE BIG BANG THEORY posted its best L+7 audience delivery since Dec. 17, 2015....
The Paley Center For Media Announces Festival Lineup For PALEYFEST L.A.
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2018 The Paley Center for Media today announced the lineup for PaleyFest LA 2018 which will mark thirty-five years as the premier television festival. Running March 16-25, at the iconic DOLBY Theatre, the milestone anniversary celebration will include the cast and creative teams of today's most acclaimed...
Warner TV Expands Its Reach in Indonesia & Phillippines On Tribe
by Caryn Robbins - September 18, 2017 Warner TV launched on Tribe in the Philippines and Indonesia today for subscribers on the OTT service. The announcement comes just before the September 26 debut of Young Sheldon, a brand new comedy series from Chuck Lorre and Big Bang Theory spinoff....
CBS Takes Five Nights In Viewers
by Tori Hartshorn - March 06, 2018 With all broadcasters returning to regularly scheduled programming (other than Sunday's Academy Awards telecast); CBS was once again the most-watched network on five nights last week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday), according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings. Additionally, t...
Review Roundup: Did YOUNG SHELDON Make a Big Bang with the Critics?
by Emily Bruno - September 22, 2017 Eight-year-old Iain recently starred in HBO's BIG LITTLE LIES and has appeared on NBC's LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT and the Steve Harvey-hosted kids competition show LITTLE BIG SHOTS. Of course theater fans know him best for his adorable reviews of Broadway shows. Parsons most recently appear...
PHOTO: CBS Reveals Debut Date, First Look at YOUNG SHELDON Starring Iain Armitage
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017 At today's CBS Upfront presentation, it was announced that the BIG BANG THEORY spin off YOUNG SHELDON, starring Iain Armitage, will have a special Monday launch behind the Season Premiere of THE BIG BANG THEORY on September 25th....
CBS Announces Writers for Its 2017-2018 Writers Mentoring Program Initiative
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2017 CBS today announced the eight writers selected to participate in the 2017-2018 Writers Mentoring Program. Now in its 14th year, the program serves to provide mentorships, access and opportunity for writers....
THE WALKING DEAD Returns for Season 8 with 100th Episode and 15 Million Total Viewers
by TV News Desk - October 27, 2017 AMC's 'The Walking Dead' returned for its 100th episode and season eight premiere Sunday night as the #1 show on television for an unprecedented sixth consecutive season, delivering 15 million total viewers....
BWW Morning Brief May 18th, 2017 - END OF LONGING, New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards and More!
by Jessica Khan - May 18, 2017 Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Matthew Perry's THE END OF LONGING begins at MCC Theater, while the New York Drama Critics' Circle honors OSLO and THE BAND'S VISIT tonight!... |