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Comedy Central Sets Fall Schedule
Summer may be coming to an end, but COMEDY CENTRAL is riding the heat wave into the fall! This autumn, the network will premiere a sizzling hot line-up of hilarious new series and specials as well as returning favorites including: the return of brand hits (“Tosh.0,” “Key & Peele,” “South Park” and “Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution”); the debut... Read More »
‘Steel Magnolias’ Will...
The highly anticipated Lifetime movie remake of “Steel Magnolias” will premiere on Sunday, October 7 at 9 p.m. ET. Queen Latifah stars in the made-for-tv film, an adaptation of the iconic play and 1989 film of the same name, as M’Lynn. She’s also executive producing “Steel Magnolias,” which co-stars Phylicia Rashad as Clairee, Adepero Oduye as Annelle, Condola Rashad... Read More »
Tuesday Daylong Tribute to Neil...
History Channel will honor the late Neil Armstrong with a daylong tribute of programming on Tuesday. Starting at 8 a.m., the network will feature a daylong programming event featuring films including Failure is Not an Option and documentary efforts looking at the Apollo 11 moon landing. Set to be included in the event are two airings of Moonshot, which... Read More »
MTV Launches ‘Fantasy Election...
MTV today announced from the Republican National Convention the launch of “Fantasy Election ’12.” The signature element of MTV’s “Power of 12” campaign, users can sign up and begin forming leagues today. The game gives young people a new way to hold candidates accountable and rewards them for getting involved in the 2012 elections. Similar to Fantasy Football, “Fantasy... Read More »
ESPNU Expands its College Football...
ESPNU’s game plan for the 2012 college football season is grounded in three main programming precepts — more, live and consistent. Beginning Aug. 27, the network, now in its seventh year, is increasing its original weekly programming output by 16 hours to 47, highlighted by a pair of new daily shows, including its first entry into late-night. Coupled with... Read More »
Hot Spots
‘Shark Week’ Propels Discovery to #1 Non-Scripted Cable Spot After 25 years, Shark Week shows no signs of slowing down. Ratings for 2012 propelled Discovery Channel to the #1 non-scripted cable network spot for P18-49 delivery and the top cable network for P/W 18-34 delivery. Reeling in 21.4 million viewers, premieres of Shark Week 2012 surpassed Shark Week 2011... Read More »
Hallmark Channel Captures “The...
Hallmark Channel announced today that it will debut across all platforms a new tagline and brand image that ushers the network into an exciting new phase in its evolution while embodying its 11-year legacy of inspirational, emotionally resonant storytelling. The tagline, “The Heart of TV”, celebrates Hallmark Channel’s core values and reinforces the network’s position as a leading destination... Read More »
What We’re Watching Wednesdays
Here’s a brand new edition of What We’re Watching Wednesdays! After chatting, we thought some folks were getting lost in the shuffle with the way we were sharing what we watched! So we’ve made a change! Each week we will feature one Viamedian and what they love on cable! We hope you enjoy the new format! With that said,... Read More »
