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NBC's FOOD FIGHTERS Pits Amateur Cooks Against Top Chefs, 7/22
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 7, 2014

It's the perfect recipe for the ultimate food battle when the best amateur cooks in America put their signature dishes to the test against five professional chefs in “Food Fighters,” a high-stakes culinary game premiering Tuesday, July 22 (8-9 p.m. ET) on NBC.

Jessie Pavelka, Jennifer Widerstrom Join NBC's THE BIGGEST LOSER as New Trainers
by Sarah Bellet - Jun 30, 2014

With two new trainers on board to help contestants shed pounds and reclaim their health, “The Biggest Loser” returns to NBC Thursday, Sept. 11 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) ready to change lives.

BWW Reviews: On-Stage Rapport Shines in CT Rep's THE SUNSHINE BOYS
by Lauren Yarger - Jun 26, 2014

More impressive than two good actors doing what they do best, however, is how Ruiz, pictured right with Kline, fits perfectly in to the mix. He has stood out in roles at CT Rep's My Fair Lady, The Music Man and Man of LaMancha as well as in Yale Rep'sAmerican Night, but really shines here. He conveys real affection for his uncle, admiration for Al and somehow manages to be engaging without getting in the way of the veterans.

Photo Flash: First Look at Jerry Adler and Richard Kline in CT Rep's THE SUNSHINE BOYS, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2014

THE SUNSHINE BOYS by Neil Simon, the second show of its three-show Summer Nutmeg Summer Series at Connecticut Repertory Theatre is onstage tonight, June 19-29 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theater, Storrs. The Neil Simon penned comedy is led by Broadway and Television veterans Jerry Adler as Willie Clark and Richard Kline as Al Lewis. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

NBC Orders New Series RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS, Premieres 7/28
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 19, 2014

NBC has ordered six episodes of the hourlong alternative series “Running Wild with Bear Grylls,” where the famed adventurer and survivalist will take celebrities into the most remote and wild locations in the U.S. and around the world for a 48-hour journey of a lifetime.

Channing Tatum & More Set for New NBC Series RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS, Premiering 7/28
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 19, 2014

NBC has ordered six episodes of the hourlong alternative series 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls,' where the famed adventurer and survivalist will take celebrities into the most remote and wild locations in the U.S. and around the world for a 48-hour journey of a lifetime.

CMT to Premiere New Season of DOG AND BETH: ON THE HUNT, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2014

The world's most notorious bounty hunters, Dog and Beth Chapman, are back! Their hit television show, DOG AND BETH: ON THE HUNT debuts an all-new season on CMT today, June 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

THE SUNSHINE BOYS to Run 6/19-29 at CT Rep
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 12, 2014

THE SUNSHINE BOYS by Neil Simon, the second show of its three-show Summer Nutmeg Summer Series at Connecticut Repertory Theatre is onstage June 19-29 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theater, Storrs. The Neil Simon penned comedy is led by Broadway and Television veterans Jerry Adler as Willie Clark and Richard Kline as Al Lewis.

Spike TV Adapting Stephen Frey's THE CHAIRMAN
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2014

Spike TV has joined forces with Ben Silverman's Electus to develop a script for an original series, 'The Chairman,' based on the best-selling novel by acclaimed author Stephen Frey.

TBS Greenlights Third Season of KING OF THE NERDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 2, 2014

Nerdvana will be searching for its next ruler as TBS has ordered a third season of its unique competition series King of the Nerds.

Electus Founder Ben Silverman to Receive Award of Excellence in Digital Innovation at Banff World Media Festival
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2014

The Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is pleased to announce Ben Silverman, Founder and Chairman of Electus, will accept the 2014 Award of Excellence in Digital Innovation.

VIDEO: Watch Extended Trailer for New CW Series JANE THE VIRGIN
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2014

Below, check out an extended trailer for the new series JANE THE VIRGIN, airing Mondays at 9:00/8:00c on The CW this fall.

VIDEO: Extended Trailer for The CW's JANE THE VIRGIN
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2014

The CW has debuted the extended trailer for its upcoming series JANE THE VIRGIN, airing Mondays at 9:00-10:00 P.M. this fall. Check it out below!

Electus to Handle International Format Sales for The CW's JANE THE VIRGIN
by Tyler Peterson - May 22, 2014

Multimedia entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI), today announced that the CW has greenlit the U.S. version of the Venezuelan series Jane the Virgin which is set to premiere on the CW this fall. Electus Intertnational, the global distribution arm of Electus, will handle the international format sales.

CMT to Premiere New Season of DOG AND BETH: ON THE HUNT, 6/14
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2014

The world's most notorious bounty hunters, Dog and Beth Chapman, are back! Their hit television show, DOG AND BETH: ON THE HUNT debuts an all-new season on CMT on Saturday, June 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

FIRST LOOK - Watch Trailers for New The CW Series THE FLASH, JANE THE VIRGIN
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2014

Today, the network shares full trailers of its upcoming freshman series, The Arrow spin-off THE FLASH and JANE THE VIRGIN.

The CW Announces 2014-14 Fall Schedule!
by BWW Special Coverage - May 15, 2014

The CW Network presented its 2014-15 broadcast schedule today to advertisers, affiliates and national media at New York City Center in New York City.

Syfy Unveils New Unscripted Programming Slate
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 30, 2014

Syfy today announced a compelling and bold new unscripted development slate of seven projects featuring docuseries about family run horror houses and a special effects pyrotechnics company, Silicon Valley billionaires, fascinating men and women confronting the apocalypse, to the geek pub quiz phenomenon and surviving a disaster – alone.

Stanley Tucci & More Coming to Pivot Programming in 2014
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2014

Pivot, Participant Media's network targeting Millennials, age 18-34, today unveiled a robust development slate, and a greenlight for 'Fortitude,' a 12-episode Sky/Pivot original series starring Stanley Tucci, Michael Gambon, Sienna Guillory, and Luke Treadaway.

Smile! TV Land to Revive Iconic Series CANDID CAMERA This Summer
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 9, 2014

TV Land is set to reboot the hidden camera reality television series 'Candid Camera,' with Ben Silverman's multimedia studio Electus and Peter Funt's Candid Camera, Inc. co-producing

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