Aziz Ansari to Host MTV Movie Awards
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Prime Time, Specials, Cable, MTV, Gossip, Video,
Sources say that comedian Aziz Ansari, best known for his work on NBC’s Parks and Recreation, is in talks to host this year’s MTV Movie Awards. The show will air live on June 6.
If you don’t know who Aziz Ansari is yet, you will soon. You’ll see him in the summer comedy Get Him to the Greek in June. Aziz is also taking his stand-up on the road in his upcoming “Dangerously Delicious Tour.”
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This Week on TV (3/22-3/28)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, NBC, The CW, Grey’s Anatomy, Survivor, Video,
(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)
MONDAY (3/22)
- Gossip Girl (CW, 9pm): “Chuck must make a tough choice concerning his hotel.” Unless he passes “Go” again soon, he’s gonna have to mortgage the property.
- Kell on Earth (Bravo, 10pm): “People’s Revolution feels the sting of a weak economy, so Kelly renfrots out her office space to net more income.” If things don’t get better, she might even allow a few Jersey Shore stars to pretend they work there.
- Greek (ABC Family, 10pm): “Calvin and Grant quarrel over their spring-break plans.” Calvin doesn’t think it’s a safe time to go to Mexico; Grant thinks the media is overhyping the violence.
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Thursday Ratings: NBC Showered with Good News
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Food & Home, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, American Idol, Grey’s Anatomy, Survivor, The Office, Ratings,
Hey NBC - primetime might actually survive in the post-Jay Leno world after all. Last night’s arrival of Jim and Pam’s baby on The Office delivered something the network hadn’t seen before, a victory over Grey’s Anatomy in the demos. That one-hour special lead into another nice win for the network. The Marriage Ref‘s time slot debut also defeated the competition in the 18-49s.
8pm
- American Idol (19.3 million, 6.5/19 in 18-49) still had the best numbers of the evening.
- Survivor (12.7 million, 3.8/11) picked up 1.2 million more.
- Community (2.3/7) kicked off the night with 5.1 million.
- A Grey’s Anatomy* repeat (1.2/3) turned in 5 million.
- Parks and Recreation (4.6 million, 2.3/6) lost part of its lead-in.
- The Vampire Diaries* (0.7/2) checked in 1.7 million.
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Casting Corner: Nikita, Parks and Recreation and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, CBS, NBC, The CW, Gossip, Spoilers,
Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:
Parks and Recreation: Will Rob Lowe be trading in his Senate seat for a job with the parks department? According to Entertainment Weekly, the soon-to-be departing Brothers & Sisters star is in talks to join the NBC comedy. It’s not clear what role he’ll fill, but Lowe will supposedly start his run sometime this season.
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Thursday Ratings: Survivor a Hero for CBS
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, Survivor, The Office, Ratings,
Did you see the moment when Sugar ran topless down the beach on Survivor? If you didn’t, you were one of the few. The two-hour premiere of the Heroes vs. Villains edition attracted 14.1 million fans and helped put a ding into Grey’s Anatomy‘s numbers.
8pm
- Approximately 14.1 million watched the two-hour debut of Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains (4.5/12 in 18-49).
- Bones* (2.1/6) dug up 8.1 million.
- The Deep End (5.7 million, 1.5/4) picked up 600,000 more.
- Community (5.2 million, 2.3/7) remained steady.
- Parks and Recreation (5 million, 2.3/6) was up a tick.
- The Vampire Diaries (3.6 million, 1.5/4) lost 400,000.
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Thursday Ratings: ABC, CBS Split First Night of Sweeps
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, Survivor, The Office, Ratings,
FOX’s ride to the top ended quickly. When originals returned to ABC and CBS, so did the numbers. Last night, the Alphabet network - with no help from The Deep End - narrowly took first in the demos. Meanwhile, CBS was easily the winner with the viewers.
8pm
- Bones (12.3 million, 3.3/10 in 18-49) did about the same.
- CBS’ Survivor Survivor special (2.4/7) had 8.3 million looking back.
- Community (2.2/7) entertained 5.2 million.
- The Deep End (5.1 million, 1.3/4) plunged by 900,000.
- Parks and Recreation (4.9 million, 2.3/6) hit a season high rating.
- The Vampire Diaries (4 million, 1.8/5) sucked in 200,000 more.
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (2/4)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Food & Home, Prime Time, Reality, HBO, MTV, NBC, Renewals,
Here’s an update on the shows you will and won’t be seeing in the months to come:
RENEWALS
- Big Love (HBO) - Season 5
- Cake Boss (TLC) - Season 3
- Jersey Shore (MTV) - Season 2
- Parks and Recreation (NBC) - Season 3
- Police Women (TLC) - Season 2
- Teen Mom (MTV) - Season 2
EXTENSIONS
- Castle (ABC) - Two more episodes ordered.
(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)
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Thursday Ratings: Bones Bests CSI, Deep End Sinks
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, The Office, Ratings,
Last night’s programming ended with interesting results. Despite non-stop promotions, ABC’s freshman series The Deep End struggled to find an audience with the 18-49s during its hour. Meanwhile, CBS had some good and bad news. On the plus side, repeats of The Big Bang Theory did better than original comedies on NBC. On the negative side, Bones actually beat CSI in the demos.
8pm
- Bones (11.9 million, 3.5/10 in 18-49) had its biggest audience in three years.
- The first episode of The Big Bang Theory (2.1/6) pulled in 6.9 million; a second half hour (2.4/7) rose to 7.5 million
- The Deep End (1.8/5) had 7 million testing out the waters.
- Community (4.7 million, 2.1/6) gave up 700,000.
- Parks and Recreation (4.3 million, 2.0/5) was down 300,000.
- The Vampire Diaries (1.6/4) returned to 3.7 million.
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (1/20)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Cable, CBS, NBC, Renewals,
Here’s an update on the shows you will and won’t be seeing in the months to come:
RENEWALS
- The Good Wife (CBS) - Season 2
- Men of a Certain Age (TNT) - Season 2
- NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS) - Season 2
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Thursday Ratings: Grey’s Stunt Works for ABC
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, Ratings,
If this continues, ABC may do crossover stunts every week. Last night’s two-hour event between Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice gave ABC an easy win in the demos. Meanwhile, CBS, with its crime block, came ahead with the viewers.
8pm
- Bones (3.3/10 in 18-49) unearthed 10.7 million.
- The Mentalist* (1.9/6) delivered 9.6 million.
- Approximately 5.4 million watched Jack Black’s cameo on Community (2.3/7).
- ABC’s special on Haiti (1.4/4) had 5.4 million feeling emotional.
- Parks and Recreation (2.1/6) rounded up 4.6 million.
- The Vampire Diaries* (0.7/2) was good for 1.7 million.
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Read More | Variety
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