Television

BURBANK, June 16, 2008 -- Disney Channel kicks off a rockin' summer with a world premiere music video from Platinum-certified rockers Jonas Brothers on FRIDAY, JUNE 20 (9:55 p.m., ET/PT). The music video will be featured after the premiere of the eagerly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie "Camp Rock" (8:00 p.m., ET/PT).

Jonas Brothers' "Burnin' Up" music video will have an encore performance on the ABC Television Network after ABC's Wonderful World of Disney telecast of "Camp Rock" on Saturday, June 21 (10:50 p.m., ET/PT). The bonus of an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette on the making of the music video will also air on ABC-TV.    » read more »

"Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert" Presented In Disney 3-D, Complimentary 3-D Glasses Available at Wal-Mart Stores Nationwide Beginning Saturday, July 5

BURBANK, June 16, 2008 -- Disney Channel will present the television world premiere of Walt Disney Pictures' blockbuster "Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert" in 3-D on SATURDAY, JULY 26 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). It will be preceded that day by a marathon of favorite "Hannah Montana" episodes (2:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) and a week of rock star-themed storylines each night (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) with a new episode premiering Sunday, July 20 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT).    » read more »

Get Ready For A Star-Spangled Weekend! The Fun Begins Friday, July 4 At 8:00 A.M., Running Through Sunday, July 6

NEW YORK, June 16, 2008 -- Break the monotony of family BBQs and explode with laughter this July 4th weekend with a star-studded lineup of COMEDY CENTRAL'S hottest comedians. Viewers will celebrate their freedom to laugh their hearts out when they tune in all weekend long, beginning Friday, July 4 at 8:00 A.M.    » read more »

Most Extensive Digital Rights Allows Fans to Watch in More Ways

June 16, 2008 -- With the start of a new six-year agreement between ESPN and the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, U.S. tennis fans will receive nearly 100 hours of Wimbledon: The Championships on ESPN2, plus the most extensive digital rights in Wimbledon history, largely via ESPN360.com, ESPN’s premier broadband service. In addition, Wimbledon programming will be found on ESPN Deportes, ESPN Classic, ESPN International and, for the first time, on ESPN Interactive Television.    » read more »

June 16, 2008 -- Based on fast national ratings, Game 5 of the best-of-seven NBA Finals on ABC – the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics – last night, Sunday, June 15, averaged 17,257,000 viewers (P2+), an increase of 21 percent compared to Game 5 in 2006 (there was no Game 5 last year), which averaged 14,318,000 viewers for Dallas at Miami. The Lakers/Celtics game averaged 11,393,000 households, an increase of 13 percent over 10,049,000 households in 2006, and a 10.1 rating, up 11 percent over a 9.1 in 2006. It was the most-watched NBA Finals Game since Game 7 of 2005 (18,997,000 viewers).

Through five broadcasts, the 2008 NBA Finals are averaging a 9.0 rating, up 45 percent over the four-game series last year (6.2).    » read more »

First Two Rounds on ESPN Were Most-Viewed in Eight Years

June 17, 2008 -- ESPN’s coverage of the 2008 U.S. Open playoff on Monday from noon-2 p.m. ET was the most-viewed golf telecast in cable TV history (4.2 household rating, 4,055,000 household impressions, 4,762,000 viewers). Tiger Woods defeated Rocco Mediate in a sudden playoff at Torrey Pines. ESPN aired the first two hours of the playoff, which went into sudden death. Previously, ESPN’s coverage of the 2008 Masters, which delivered a 3.1 household rating, held the record, averaging 3,014,000 households.    » read more »

Nick News with Linda Ellerbee Celebrates July 4th Weekend by Honoring Kids of U.S. Troops in Coming Home

NEW YORK, June 17, 2008 -- By the end of July, 20,000 U.S. troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan will have come home -- and today nearly half (43%) of all deployed U.S. troops are parents. Nick News with Linda Ellerbee honors the bravery and sacrifices of those men and women by honoring the bravery and sacrifices of their kids in a special, Coming Home: When Parents Return from War premiering Sunday, July 6, at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.    » read more »

Dave Williams Named Senior Vice President and General Manager, Games Group; Kyra Reppen Tapped as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Virtual Worlds Group

NEW YORK, June 17, 2008 -- To provide its audiences with more innovative gaming and virtual world experiences, Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group has formed new Games and Virtual Worlds Groups. Dave Williams will run the Games Group and Kyra Reppen will lead the Virtual Worlds Group, both under the title of Senior Vice President (SVP) and General Manager (GM). The announcements were made by Steve Youngwood, Executive Vice President, Digital Media, to whom Williams and Reppen report.    » read more »

Premiering Tuesday, July 8 at 10:00 P.M.*, Five New Cast Members and Returning Favorites Heat Up Season Two and a "Sneak Peek" on Tuesday, June 24 Following the "BET AWARDS '08" Post-Show

NEW YORK, June 16, 2008 -- During its first season, the BET original series BALDWIN HILLS redefined what it meant to be young and privileged in Los Angeles as it followed the everyday lives of a group of African American teens from a very real and very exclusive enclave called Baldwin Hills.    » read more »

iCarly Prime-Time Special Draws 4.5 Million Total Viewers, Ranks As Basic Cable's Number-One Entertainment Program for the Weekand Year to Date, iCarly Series Ranks as Top Three Tween Show on Broadcast and Basic Cable TV

NEW YORK, June 17, 2008 -- Nickelodeon's hit iCarly series scored big with its first-ever super-sized episode, iCarly Saves TV (June 13, 8 p.m. ET/PT), ranking as the week's number-one entertainment show [non-sports] in total viewers on basic cable television. The program was also number one for the week across all of Nick's key demos -- tweens 9-14, kids 6-11 and kids 2-11 -- on both broadcast and basic cable television.    » read more »

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 16, 2008 – The second week of winners in McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania™ giveaway has been announced. Eight lucky fans of “Monday Night RAW” won a total of $1 million dollars on tonight’s episode after each receiving a phone call from Mr. McMahon and knowing the correct password.

Just a few days ago, Denzel Parker, 15, from Virginia Beach, Va., was finishing his freshmen year at Landstown High School. Tonight, he is the winner of $125,000 in the second week of McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania.

Michael Leyva, 41, from Monroe, NC., was the second winner in McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania receiving $100,000 of Vince McMahon’s cash.    » read more »

Damon's Criminal Charge Has Disastrous Consequences on Gabe's Relationship with Connie, and Trevor Is Sought by the Lovely Molly Mcbride

Burbank, CA, June 2, 2008 – The Middleman and Wendy are on the hunt for an Earth Elemental in “The Accidental Occidental Conception,” an all-new episode of “The Middleman,” Monday, June 23 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT).

When a Terra Cotta Warrior is brought back to life, The Middleman and Wendy set out to stop him before he can take the last living heir of the Qin dynasty to the land of the dead, releasing a hail of fire that will rain down on the Earth for a thousand years. With some help from fashionista and reformed succubus, Roxy Wasserman, the two must make a daring trip to the underworld to get the deed done. But will Wendy be able to focus on their latest mission, or will the fallout of her argument with Lacey get in the way?    » read more »

From Brenda Hampton, Creator of "7th Heaven" and Starring Shailene Woodley as Amy, a pregnant teenager, And Molly Ringwald as her mother

Burbank, CA, June 3, 2008 – From ABC Family and Brenda Hampton, creator of “7th Heaven,” comes a heartfelt one hour drama entitled “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” that focuses on the relationships between families and friends and how they deal with an unexpected teen pregnancy. ABC Family’s new original series, “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” premieres Tuesday, July 1 (8:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET/PT) .    » read more »

Week Concludes with Premiere of New Episode on Friday, June 27

BURBANK, June 3, 2008 -- "Gawrsh!" Playhouse Disney's hit preschool series, "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" celebrates happy-go-lucky Goofy with a week of Goofy-themed episodes beginning MONDAY, JUNE 23 on Disney Channel. The week culminates with the premiere of an all-new episode on FRIDAY, JUNE 27 (8:30 a.m. ET/PT).

In "Mickey's Art Show," preparations for Mickey's arts and crafts show has the Clubhouse gang working on their art projects, except for Goofy, who isn't sure what to do. Mickey and pals get Goofy painting, sculpting and drawing – and eventually he discovers that, while his art doesn't turn out like everyone else's, it perfectly expresses who he is – spontaneous, unpredictable and… well, goofy.    » read more »