Production has begun on the first Disney Junior Original Movie, Lucky Duck, a music-filled, animated adventure at sea starring the voices of Christian Borle and Megan Hilty (both of Smash), and Tom Cavanaugh (Royal Pains). The announcement was made by Joe D’Ambrosia, Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Junior. D’Ambrosia said, “We’re eager to introduce young kids and their parents to our first Disney Junior Original Movie, an exciting … [Read more...] about Disney Junior begins production on first original TV movie
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NBC announces 2013/ 2014 upfront slate – “Smash” cancelled
Robert Greenblatt, Chairman of NBC Entertainment announced a new lineup of primetime shows for the 2013-14 season, including comedies Welcome to the Family; Sean Saves the World; and The Michael J. Fox Show, executive produced by Fox and Will Gluck, as well as dramas Ironside starring Blair Underwood, limited series Dracula and the James Spader’s The Blacklist. Additionally, NBC picked up two new alternative series – The Million Second Quiz and American Dream Builders hosted by … [Read more...] about NBC announces 2013/ 2014 upfront slate – “Smash” cancelled
CBS adapts Armoza Formats’ The Ran Quadruplets
Armoza Formats’ scripted drama The Ran Quadruplets, which aired for two seasons on Israeli satcaster YES, is in development at CBS, in partnership with CBS TV Studios and showrunner David Marshall Grant. This is the second time that the Israeli drama is going into development with CBS, which piloted the format during the 2009-2010 season under the name Quinn-Tuplets, with showrunner Mike Kelley scripting. The new adaptation will have the original Israeli format, which follows four adult … [Read more...] about CBS adapts Armoza Formats’ The Ran Quadruplets
UNI scores positive ratings across Asia Pacific
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) continues its upward trend as its channels show positive growth in ratings and viewership in the first half of 2012. According to UNI, Universal Channel is one of the fastest growing pay-TV channels in Southeast Asia. Universal Channel in Singapore grew by 125% in the first half of 2012 compared to 2011 during the primetime slot among viewers aged 18-49. The viewership among Adults 16+ also increased by 44% in total and 103% in primetime … [Read more...] about UNI scores positive ratings across Asia Pacific
Jennifer Hudson to guest star on NBC’s Smash
Universal City – NBC’s second season of Smash will feature Jennifer Hudson, Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy-winning actress-singer. Hudson will portray Veronica Moore, a Tony Award-winning Broadway star who impacts the lives of Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty). Hudson’s singing and acting career soared with her starring role as Effie White in the 2006 feature film Dreamgirls. She was also awarded with an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. … [Read more...] about Jennifer Hudson to guest star on NBC’s Smash
DIVA Universal – Female Entertainment Stronghold
Singapore - DIVA Universal, the leading English-language general entertainment channel in Southeast Asia is growing from strength to strength in the region and gaining a bigger share of audiences and top show ratings. While key competition has seen a downturn in ratings in the first five months of this year, DIVA has gained a 34% growth in average ratings year on year among Astro 4+ viewers, according to Nielsen in Malaysia, showing that audiences are moving to DIVA Universal for entertainment. … [Read more...] about DIVA Universal – Female Entertainment Stronghold
