ABC to Air 'TOY STORY AT 20' SpecialDecember 2, 2015ABC will air a tribute to the Pixar Animation Studios film that ushered in a new era of computer animation, in the original special, “Toy Story At 20: To Infinity and Beyond,” THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 (8:00-9:00 p.m., EST). The special will feature interviews with key creative leads and voice talent involved with the creation of this milestone film, including Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, John Ratzenberger, R. Lee Ermey, Randy Newman, Joss Whedon, John Lasseter and Ed Catmull.
Sundance Sets 2016 Lineup of U.S., World Competition FilmsDecember 2, 2015Offering a first look at the year ahead in independent film, culture and new ideas, Sundance Institute announced today the 65 films selected for the U.S. Competition, World Competition and out-of-competition NEXT category set to premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, January 21-31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. Films that have premiered in these sections include Beasts of the Southern Wild, Fruitvale Station,Whiplash, Blackfish, The September Issue, The Cove, An Education, Animal Kingdom, Precious, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Obvious Child, Tangerine and Escape from Tomorrow.
NBCSN to Air AUDI BIRDS OF PREY, 12/4December 2, 2015Bode Miller, the most decorated U.S. Olympic skier in history, makes his debut as an analyst this weekend during NBC Sports' coverage of the Audi Birds of Prey event in Beaver Creek, Colo., beginning Friday, Dec. 4 at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
NBC Sets This Weekend's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL MatchDecember 2, 2015NBC's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL presents a pivotal AFC showdown this week when WR Antonio Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5, AFC North) host QB Matt Hasselbeckand the first-place Indianapolis Colts (6-5, AFC South) at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa, this Sunday, Dec. 6, at 8:30 p.m. ET. Coverage begins with FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA - the most-watched weekly studio show in sports - at 7 p.m. ET.
NASCAR Brings Big Ratings for NBC, NBSCNDecember 2, 2015The addition of NASCAR Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series racing to NBC Sports Group's portfolio in 2015 has driven a number of records and milestones, according to data provided by The Nielsen Company.
NBCUniversal's Networks Set Continuing Premier League CoverageDecember 1, 2015After four months and 14 matches in the 2015-16 Premier League season, the top 10 clubs are separated by only nine points, ranging from 10th-place Southampton with 20 points to first-place Manchester City with 29 points. NBC Sports Group begins its last month of Premier League action in 2015 with a full slate of action this weekend on the networks of NBCUniversal.
NBCSN to Air 2015 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AWARDSDecember 1, 2015Following 21 consecutive weeks of live NASCAR race coverage, NBC Sports Group puts a bow on its 2015 season with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Awards ceremony this Friday, Dec. 4, at 9 p.m. ET on NBCSN from Las Vegas, Nev. NBCSN joins NASCAR in celebrating the remarkable season that was, featuring special tributes to this year's Champion,Kyle Busch, and retiring legend, Jeff Gordon.
Patriots-Broncos Game Averages 25.2 Million Viewers on NBCDecember 1, 2015The Denver Broncos' exciting 30-24 overtime victory against the previously unbeaten New England Patriots averaged 25.2 million viewers – marking the fifth NBCSunday Night Football game to top 25 million viewers this season, according to Fast National data provided by The Nielsen Company. Last season, one NBC SNF game averaged 25 million viewers (Green Bay-Seattle in the “NFL Kickoff” game).
THEATER TALK to Feature 'Best of 2015' This WeekendDecember 1, 2015THEATER TALK presents "The Best of 2015," featuring some favorite interviews from the past year. Up first, is the creative team from Hand to God, the hit Broadway comedy about a teen attending a Christian puppet-making workshop in Texas, whose sock-puppet seems to be possessed by Satan. Guests are playwright Robert Askins, director Moritz von Stuelpnagel and actor Steven Boyer (along with the outspoken puppet, Tyrone).
THE WIZ LIVE Announces Partnership with Reddi-WipNovember 30, 2015NBCUniversal today announced that Reddi-wip will partner with NBC's live television production of the hit Broadway musical "The Wiz Live," set for December 3rd (8:00PM EST). The partnership is an extension of Reddi-wip's "Share the Joy" program aiming to help people experience more joy every day, and, in this case, the joy of music. The campaign also will feature contextually relevant branded content that reflects that mission, and is also an example of how NBC uses its unique storytelling capabilities to impact communities through the power of entertainment.
Disney Junior's THE LION KING: RETURN OF THE ROAR Scores in Key Kid DemoNovember 30, 2015Disney Channel's premiere of Disney Junior's “The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar” (7:00 p.m., EST/PST) resonated with viewers, ranking as the #1 primetime cable TV telecast of 2015 among Kids 2-5 (1.4 million/9.3 rating) – and #2 overall year-to-date in the target demographic – and became the #1 animated telecast across kid cable-TV networks among Total Viewers (5.4 million), Adults 18-49 (1.8 million/1.4 rating) and Kids 2-11 (2.6 million/6.7 rating). It was also the #1 rated cable TV telecast in Girls 2-5 (893,000/11.8 rating) in 1 year – since a “Sofia the First” primetime special (11/23/14).
GALECA Name Top Ten LBGTQA Films 'Every Non-LGBTQA Person Should See'November 25, 2015Just in time for the holidays, as they say . . . the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (galeca.org) today announced its membership's picks for their second “GALECA Ten Best” list: The 10 Best LBGTQA Films GALECA Every Non-LGBTQA Person Should See!
THEATER TALK To Welcome Andrew Lloyd Webber This WeekNovember 25, 2015An all-new THEATER TALK presents a warm, informative interview with composer-producer Andrew Lloyd Webber about his new musical School of Rock – the Broadway adaptation of the 2003 Jack Black film, with an original score by Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, and book by Julian (Downton Abbey) Fellowes.