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Daily Archives : Dec 19, 2017

HBO Names New Heads of Documentary and Family Programming

Following the news Monday that Sheila Nevins will be stepping down after a long run as president of HBO Documentary and Family Programming, HBO announced today that it has named two executives as co-heads of the unit. “Nancy Abraham and…

Animatronic Trump Debuts in Disney’s Hall of Presidents — But Did They Just Repurpose a Robot Version of a Famous Actor?

The animatronic version of Donald Trump, with a lead-in from George Washington and standing next to Abraham Lincoln, makes its debut today at the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., with a preview leaked…

Hollywood’s Hottest Actresses Team Up for Film Project

An upcoming feature film boasts an impressive lineup of female A-listers, including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter. The movie is Warner Bros.’ “Ocean’s 8,” a female-centric spin on the…

2017 Is CNN’s Most Watched Year Ever — Tops MSNBC in Total Day

Press release from CNN, Dec. 19, 2017: CNN reached a ratings milestone in 2017, with the network posting its highest ratings on record in Total Day among adults 25-54 and total viewers. In prime time, CNN had its second most…

Kendrick Lamar Named Inaugural Halftime Performer on ESPN at College Football Playoff National Championship

Press release from ESPN, Dec. 19, 2017: ESPN announced today that multi-platinum, seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist, Kendrick Lamar, will be the musical performer for the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship Halftime Performance from Atlanta’s Centennial…

Remembering the Late, Great Sam Kinison

It seems only fitting that a documentary on the late, great comedian Sam Kinison will be one of the last big hurrahs aired on Spike TV before it rebrands into the Paramount Network on Jan. 18. And it was only…