The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 2 (Lionsgate) $51.6 million, cume revenue $198.3 million
Hunger Games approaches 200M
Bieber bails
The Biebs is saying “Sorry” to Stephen Colbert. Justin Bieber canceled his appearance on The Late Show, tweeting just before the show was scheduled to tape, “My apologies to @colbertlateshow as I won’t be able to make it to nyc tomorrow for the show. I look forward to making it up to you soon.” The […]
Sesame Street sets HBO premiere date
Can you tell me how to get to HBO? Sesame Street will launch season 46 on HBO on January 16 at 9a with the boldest changes yet to the show, including 30-minute episodes, new show open and closing songs, an updated set, new segment “Smart Cookies” and new cast member Nina. Season 46 episodes will […]
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Elisabeth Hasselbeck exiting Fox News
Saying she has “never experienced a more positive and thoughtful atmosphere than Fox News Channel,” Fox & Friends’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck nevertheless is leaving the network. The former The View co-host explained, “I want to start my day with my children first.” Said Fox News chairman and CEO Roger Ailes, “I respect her incredibly difficult, yet […]
Andy Griffith gets colorful for Christmas
Newly colorized episodes of The Andy Griffith Show make up a one-hour special on Friday, December 25 at 8p on CBS. “The Christmas Story” was originally broadcast in 1960, while “The Pickle Story” premiered in 1961.
Fox makes a big ratings call
Fox will be the first of the Big Five to drop Live+SD ratings, following the lead of cable nets like AMC and FX. “It’s time for us to ‘walk the walk’ and change the conversation. The Live + Same Day rating does not reflect the way people are watching our series,” said Fox chairmen/CEOs Dana […]
Tyra Banks exiting FABLife
Tyra Banks is exiting her new syndicated daytime talker FABLife after two months. The America’s Next Top Model star says she’s leaving to devote more time to her cosmetics company, TYRA Beauty, which is “expanding faster than anticipated.” Banks is expected to make occasional appearances on the talker. FABLife had been a return to daytime […]
Sean Combs is latest American Music Awards presenter
Another day, another American Music Awards announcement. Revolt owner Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs has joined as a presenter for the event, airing on ABC Sunday, November 22 at 8p. Alanis Morissette is now onboard to perform.
Weather Channel heads into Dead of Winter
The Donner Party, who more than 100 years ago were trapped in the Sierra Nevadas due to back-to-back unexpected snowstorms, are the subject of new two-hour special Dead of Winter: The Donner Party, airing Friday, November 27 on Weather Channel.
FX cancels Kurt Sutter drama
FX and creator/showrunner Kurt Sutter canceled The Bastard Executioner after one season, a decision Sutter bought ads in media trades to explain. “I have been awed by the talent and commitment of this ‘TBX’ cast and crew,” said Sutter. But “the audience has spoken and unfortunately the word is, ‘meh.’ So with due respect, we […]
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