We don’t usually cover executive changes at Eclipse, but today’s announcement that Anne Sweeney – current co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group – is leaving is a bit different in a couple ways. First, the movie is her decision – made to follow her passion of becoming a TV director, and secondly, […]
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Resurrection – A Long Dead Boy Returns Home and Secrets are Unearthed!
ABC’s Resurrection (Sundays, 9/8C) has a set up that reminds of Sundance TV’s brilliant The Returned. A young boy wakes in a Chinese rice paddy and is returned to his home in Arcadia, Missouri – thirty-two years after he died. His return baffles everyone – from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who has taken […]
Once Upon a Time: Wicked Is Coming!
ABC is courting new viewers for its hit series, Once Upon a Time. This Sunday the network is running Once Upon a Time: Wicked Is Coming (7/6C). Essentially, the special brings viewers up to date on the events of the series, so far; looks at the role family plays on the show, and takes a […]
How’d They Do That? See Marvel Studios: Assembling A Universe On March 18!
Marvel superheroes have taken over the movies. Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow, The Avengers – all have come to the big screen from Marvel Comics’ sprawling universe. How did Marvel Entertainment take these characters and turn them into a high-powered, highly entertaining cinematic universe?
The Oscars® Will Stream On Watch ABC!
If you’re not going to be near your TV on Oscar® Sunday this weekend, you can watch it online or on your mobile device. ABC has announced that the full preshow and ceremony will be live-streamed on Watch ABC. As well, the Academy and Disney/ABC Television Group’s Digital Media team are also unveiling the talent […]
Star-Studded Lineup Set To Present 2014 Oscars®!
The producers of the 86th Annual Academy Awards®, Craig Zadon and Neil Meron, have released the complete list of stars who will present Oscars® at the awards show on Sunday. It’s a star-studded list that ranges from Amy Adam to Naomi Watts. Check out the list following the jump. Ellen DeGeneres host the 2014 Oscars® […]
Once Upon a Time: Jump In or Get Caught Up March 9th!
Once Upon a Time has gone through a lot in its first two-and-a-half seasons of serialized fantasy/drama. Now, with the series about to return from its winter/Olympic hiatus, ABC and the show’s producers have put together a one-hour special, Once Upon a Time: Wicked Is Coming, to give regular viewers a chance to get caught […]
Idina Menzel to Perform Let It Go At The Oscars®!
Idina Menzel, whose showstopping performance of Let It Go was one of the highlights of Disney’s hit animated feature, Frozen, will perform the song at the Oscars®. This will be the Tony Award®-winning actor’s first time performing for the global audience the Oscars® telecast draws. The Oscars, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, will air on SUNDAY, […]
Pharrell Williams (Minus The Hat?) To Perform On The Oscars®!
Pharrell Williams was more than a presence at the 2014 Grammys and now it has been announced that he will perform his Oscar®-nominated song, Happy, on the Oscars®. One can only hope he chooses more appropriate headgear. The 86th Academy Awards®, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, will air live on ABC, Sunday, March 2nd.
Big Balls Bouncing Back–ABC Gives Wipeout Seventh Season!
One of the wackiest, most physically demanding reality competition series, ABC’s Wipeout is coming back for a seventh season – with one big difference: lucky seven will be a Tournament of Champions event! The new season will also have new, specially themed episodes – like a chance to win a date with Jill Wagner, and […]
ABC Sets Premiere Dates for Two New Series, Two Returning Series and a Toy Story Special!
ABC has announced release dates for two new series, Black Box (Thursday, April 24th) and Mind Games (Tuesday, February 25th); two returning shows, The Bachelor and Dancing With the Stars (Monday, March 17th), and a new Toy Story holiday adventure, Toy Story That Time Forgot (Holiday 2014). Black Box is a unique medical series starring […]