ABC's CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Broadcast Draws Biggest Audience
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 24, 2013
During the week of December 16, 2013, ABC was up year to year in Total Viewers (+6% - 5.1 million vs. 4.8 million) for the 3rd straight week and in Adults 18-49 (+9% - 1.2/4 vs. 1.1/3) for the 2nd time in the last 3 weeks.
InDepth InterView: Lesley Nicol On DOWNTON ABBEY Season Four, Playing Mrs. Patmore, MAMMA MIA!, DOWNTON Musical? & More
by Pat Cerasaro
- Dec 23, 2013
Today we are talking to a standout star of the internationally adored period-set drama series DOWNTON ABBEY all about her unforgettable character on the show as well as what we can expect from the highly anticipated upcoming extended Christmas episode - the convivial Lesley Nicol. Looking back at an incredibly accomplished career thus far, Nicol shares some insights on her favorite TV and film roles to date while also casting a glance back at some of her most memorable stage performances - as an original cast member of the inaugural West End JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR as well as a multi-year run in long-running hi MAMMA MIA! included. Most importantly, Nicol outlines the finer points of her charming and committed characterization of the belabored chef of Downton Abbey itself and imparts her enthusiasm and enjoyment with the delectable and dramatic storylines conjured up by creator Julian Fellowes as well as shares some of her own favorite scene partners and events in the show's rich history. Additionally, Nicol clues us in on this year's Christmas ep and her own impressions of this year's sequence of events just as US viewers gear up for the first stateside showings of Season 4, starting in early 2014. Plus, Nicol looks ahead to DOWNTON ABBEY Season 5, set to film in 2014, and beyond. All of that and much, much more awaits!
VIDEO: Host John Goodman Promos This Week's SNL!
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 11, 2013
John Goodman hosts Saturday Night Live this weekend with musical guest Kings of Leon. Catch the episode Saturday, December 14 at 11:30/10:30c and watch a promo for the show below!
Lionsgate Eyes Hillary Clinton Biopic RODHAM
by Movies News Desk
- Dec 2, 2013
Deadline reports that Lionsgate is in early negotiations to back RODHAM, a film about Hillary Clinton's early years, prior to her roles as First Lady, Secretary of State and presidential candidate. No word yet on who will portray Hillary.
A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to MetroStage, Now thru 12/22
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 21, 2013
Producing Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin has announced A Broadway Christmas Carol, created by Kathy Feininger, will return to MetroStage for a fourth season for the holidays tonight, Nov. 21-Dec. 22. It has been produced the past three seasons and has become a holiday tradition here at MetroStage. Prior to 2009, it had played to sold out houses at Round House Theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland, for seven consecutive years ending in 2004.
A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to MetroStage, 11/21-12/22
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 14, 2013
Producing Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin has announced A Broadway Christmas Carol, created by Kathy Feininger, will return to MetroStage for a fourth season for the holidays Nov. 21-Dec. 22. It has been produced the past three seasons and has become a holiday tradition here at MetroStage. Prior to 2009, it had played to sold out houses at Round House Theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland, for seven consecutive years ending in 2004.
Quincy Jones to be Honored at Louis Armstrong House Gala
by Caryn Robbins
- Nov 12, 2013
The Louis Armstrong House Museum's Gala 2013 on December 11, 2013 will be a night to remember with a special performance by the Grammy Award-winning Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks and an impressive slate of honorees.
Justin Kirk & Hope Davis Set for Recurring Roles on Fox's Event Series WAYWARD PINES
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 6, 2013
According to The Hollywood Reproter, the pair of booked recurring roles on Fox's upcoming event series slated for a premiere in 2014, joining Matt Dillon, Carla Gugino, Juliette Lewis, an Melisa Leo. Based on the best-selling novel 'Pines' by Blake Crouch and brought to life by suspenseful storyteller M. Night Shyamalan ('The Sixth Sense,' 'Signs'), WAYWARD PINES is the intense new mind-bending event thriller evocative of the classic cult hit 'Twin Peaks.'
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