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Spike's New LIP SYNC BATTLE App Will Allow Fans to Create Lip Sync Videos to Favorite Songs
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 19, 2016


Spike is bringing its hit series LIP SYNC BATTLE directly to the fans with a new interactive app launching this fall to coincide with premiere of Season 3 of the multiplatform hit series.

Spike TV's LIP SYNC BATTLE Garners Emmy for Outstanding Structured Reality Program
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 14, 2016


The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences today announced the nominations for the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy(R) Awards and recognized Spike with an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Structured Reality Program.

VIDEO: First Look - Anna Kendrick, Lisa Kudrow Star in TABLE 19
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 7, 2016


Anna Kendrick stars in Fox Searchlights upcoming comedy TABLE 19. Written and directed by Jeffrey Blitz, with a story by Blitz and Jay and Mark Duplass, the film on January 20, 2016

'Lip Sync Battle' with Zoe Saldana and Zachary Quinto
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 2, 2016


Spike's hit series will boldly go where no man has gone before as Zoë Saldana and Zachary Quinto will be featured in a super-sized one-hour episode of 'Lip Sync Battle' on Thursday, June 9 at 8:00pm ET/PT.

Adult Swim Announces Multi-Platform Programming for 2016-17
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2016


Adult Swim, a division of Turner and basic cable's #1 home with millennials for over a decade, is once again departing from the ordinary, announcing two new slates of programming in advance of the Turner Upfront 2016 presentation

John Krasinski Tapped to Play Jack Ryan in Carlton Cuse's Amazon Series
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 29, 2016


John Krasinski is trading in Dunder Mifflin for the CIA.

Comedy Central Renews TOSH.0, DRUNK HISTORY & More; More NOT SAFE WITH NIKKI GLASER Episodes Ordered
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 29, 2016


 Comedy Central President, Original Programming, Kent Alterman, today announces renewals and extensions for eight current series:

NBC's TONIGHT SHOW is Most-Watched Late-Night Show Across All Social Platforms
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 25, 2016


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” continues to dominate in the competitive digital video platforms by recently reaching 10 million YouTube subscribers

Nickelodeon & Spike to Team on Original Spin-Off Series LIP SYNC BATTLE JR.
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 22, 2016


Spike and Nickelodeon are joining forces with the hit-makers behind 'Lip Sync Battle,' Casey Patterson Entertainment and Matador, to develop LIP SYNC BATTLE JR. a spinoff of Spike's breakthrough original series.

VIDEO: Johnny Depp Channels Donald Trump in All-New 'Art of the Deal' FUNNY OR DIE
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 10, 2016


Below, check out Funny Or Die Presents Donald Trump's The Art Of The Deal: The Movie Trailer, featuring Johnny Depp as the Republican presidential candidate

SpikeTV's LIP SYNC BATTLE Gets Season Three Order
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 19, 2016


Spike's multiplatform megastar, 'Lip Sync Battle,' has been renewed for a third season consisting of 20 half-hour episodes, it was announced today by Kevin Kay, Spike President.

AXS TV Acquires David Hasselhoff UK Mockumentary Series HOFF THE RECORD
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 16, 2015


AXS TV is bringing season one of the U.K. scripted mockumentary series HOFF THE RECORD to the U.S. for the first time ever, making its network prime time debut in early spring.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Channing Tatum, Christina Aguilera & More Set for LIP SYNC BATTLE Season 2
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 15, 2015


A star-studded second season of LIP SYNC BATTLE will debut on Thursday, January 7, 2016 on Spike TV at 10:00pm ET/PT with a special one-hour episode with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum

Spike TV's LIP SYNC BATTLE Holiday Special is Ratings Gift for Network
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 25, 2015


Spike's first ever 'Lip Sync Battle' holiday special was a ratings gift for the network.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Anthony Mackie Performs 'I Kissed A Girl' on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 16, 2015


Below, check out a preview clip of Anthony Mackie's performance of “I Kissed A Girl” on Spike's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.”

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Seth Rogen & More Set for LIP SYNC BATTLE Holiday Special
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 5, 2015


Below, get a sneak peek at LIP SYNC BATTLE's one-hour Holiday Special featuring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie and surprise guest stars.

John Krasinski to Lead Sarah Burgess' DRY POWDER at The Public in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 1, 2015


The Public Theater announced today that John Krasinski has been cast in the role of 'Seth' in the world premiere play DRY POWDER by Sarah Burgess. Directed by Thomas Kail, this gripping, razor-sharp new play about the people molding and messing with the American economy begins previews on Tuesday, March 1 and runs through Sunday, April 10.

The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards; FULL Recap & Commentary!
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 20, 2015


Through out the past week, BroadwayWorld has been brinigng you coverage of the 67th Annual Emmy Awards with a decidedly theatre-specific focus, and tonight will be no different. At some point during the tedious Red Carpet, I will begin live blogging everything from the Andy Samberg's hosting performance to the awards to the acceptance speeches, and everything inbetween. That being typed, I will be doing this in shorts and a t-shirt, so don't expect too much fashion commentary. 

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