President Barack Obama is set to join Bear Grylls for a trek through the Alaskan wilderness on NBC’s Running Wild with Bear Grylls. President Obama will join Grylls while visiting Alaska to observe the effects of global warming. President Obama’s Alaskan adventure will be taped to appear on NBC later this year. For more, follow the […]
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NBC Announces December Premiere Date for Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors!
Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors has been given a premiere date. The two-hour event program – based on incidents from Parton’s youth, will air on Thursday, December 10th (9/8C). Alyvia Alyn Lind stars as Parton. For further details, follow the jump.
Cyrus, Schumer & Morgan Open 41st Season of SNL!
Miley Cyrus will host SNL for the show’s 41st season premiere on October 3rd. It will be her turn hosting the show. Amy Schumer will make her hosting debut on October 10th, and Tracy Morgan will take his second run at hosting on October 17th. For more, follow the jump.
Parks and Recreation EP Brings New Project To NBC!
Mike Schur, executive producer on Parks and Recreation, has been given a 13-episode order for a new, as yet untitled, series. The network is keeping the details under wraps, but Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment, has allowed that ‘the man who brought Amy Poehler to primetime is bringing us another funny, strong and particularly complicated female […]
Heroes Reborn To Premiere At Toronto International Film Festival!
NBC’s event series Heroes Reborn will have a big screen world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival. It will be on of six high-quality television programs from around the world that will launch TIFF’s new Primetime Programme. Primetime will, in its debut, feature programs from France, Iceland, Argentina and the United States – created by directors Baltasar […]
30 Rock Producers Bring New Comedy Project To NBC!
Tina Fey and Robert Carlock have brought an new, untitled comedy project by Emmy-winner Tracey Wigfield to NBC. Wigfield will write the pilot – about a millennial woman whose overly involved mother gets an internship at the company where she works. For more, follow the jump.
America’s Got Talent Siro-A Discuss Their Experiences on the show!
America’s Got Talent is celebrating it’s 10th season by having some amazing performances this year. One of the more innovative and interesting ones comes from the Japanese Dance troupe group Siro A. Their performance blends dance with, theatrical trappings to make something unique.
YIKES! Seacrest Names NBC’s Late Night Olympics Host!
Like Chickenman, he’s everywhere! He’s everywhere! Ryan Seacrest has been named late night host for NBC’s Rio Olympics coverage. (Seriously! When does this guy sleep?) For more, follow the jump.
High-Powered Trio Sign On For Dolly Parton’s Coat Of Many Colors!
Country star Jennifer Nettles, Longmire’s Gerald McRaney and Rick Schroeder have joined the cast of NBC’s Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors – playing members of Parton’s family. Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many colors is based on the album of the same name – which is based on incidents from Parton’s life. For further details, […]
Uzo Aduba and Amber Riley Join NBC’s The Wiz Live!
The roles of Glinda, the Good Witch of the South and Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North have been filled. Uzo Aduba (Orange Is The New Black) will play Glinda, and Amber Riley (Glee) will be Addaperle. For details, follow the jump.
The Wiz Live’s Dorothy is Shanice Williams!
Shanice Williams, an 18-year old from New Jersey, has been cast as Dorothy in NBC’s The Wiz Live! Williams has appeared in local productions, including West Side Story, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, 42nd Street, Seussical and Pippin. The Wiz Live! is set to air on Thursday, December 3rd. For more, follow the jump.