Self-described David Letterman fan Jimmy Kimmel announced he’s not going up against Letterman’s final Late Show broadcast May 20 on CBS. “I have too much respect for Dave to do anything that would distract viewers from watching his final show,” the host of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live told the New York Times. “Plus, I’ll be […]
PBS and BBC announced Big Blue Live, a live television event showcasing marine life along the West Coast. Humpback whales, great white sharks and dolphins are among the special guests expected for content airing over three nights, August 31-September 2 on PBS. Programming is part of a co-production deal with PBS, BBC and BBC Worldwide […]
FX’s Justified scored the most Critics Choice Television Awards nominations for a regular series, with five, a number matched by HBO limited series Olive Kitteredge. Tied with four nominations each: FX’s The Americans, HBO’s Bessie, CBS’s The Good Wife, Amazon’s Transparent and PBS’s Wolf Hall. HBO grabbed the most nods overall, with 27, followed by […]
Former President Bill Clinton will appear at Univision’s NYC Upfront presentation on May 12, for a Q&A in front of advertisers. Theme of the morning: “This Way Forward.”
Former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw’s fight against cancer will be the focus of a Dateline special tomorrow, May 7 at 10p. Brokaw opens up about his challenges since being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a treatable but incurable blood cancer that he announced in December is in remission. Brokaw’s new book, “A Lucky Life, Interrupted: […]
Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries continue the Crown Media Family Networks tradition of Christmas in July with 24/7 holiday-themed programming from Friday, July3 through Sunday, July 12. Stunt includes original holiday movies, classics and fan faves.
The pilot episode of USA hacker drama Mr. Robot, making its linear premiere Wednesday, June 24, will be available for streaming four weeks earlier, on May 27. “It is more important than ever to push boundaries in order to break through the clutter and reach new audiences,” said Chris McCumber, net president. The series will […]
AMC Networks reported a higher-than-forecast 27.5 percent rise in revenue last quarter versus 2014, with net income of $122 million. U.S. nets (AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV) were up 25.4 percent, with a big assist from ad sales for AMC’s Walking Dead and Better Call Saul; International Networks saw a 38.9 percent […]
Streaming devices aren’t detracting from TV viewing time, according to a new report from the Council for Research Excellence. A follow-up study conducted a year after households purchased new media technology found that smart TVs stimulated group viewing, and most households increased their streaming consumption, either as additional total viewing time or as a replacement […]
President Barack Obama will be a guest on CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman tonight. It’s his third appearance as POTUS; his first appearance was as an Illinois senator in 2004. Meanwhile, over at ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, “Mash Up Monday” unites REO Speedwagon and Imagine Dragons.