Broadcast TV Ratings for Wednesday, March 18, 2009 March 19, 2009 5:44 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Nielsen TV Ratings, Television.Tags: Broadcast TV Ratings, Wednesday
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The American Idol results show and another solid performance by Lie to Me at 8:00pm kept Fox way in front of its competition last night, nearly doubling up its nearest competitor among adults 18-49 (5.7 rating vs. a 2.9 rating).
CBS then, was steady in second, paced by the night’s #2 and #3 programs, Criminal Minds and CSI: NY.
Finishing in third place was ABC, which while not so competitive among viewers, did stay in the competitive loop among adults 18-49 finishing just a tenth of a point behind CBS in the demo. Overall though, it was mostly bad news. The series premiere of comedy Better off Ted drew just 5.64M viewers, while once power house Lost returned from its one-week hiatus with a season low 9.08M viewers (Note: These numbers may change some due to Lost running approximately 2 minutes into the 10:00 pm time period). Life on Mars perked up a bit from last week, but only managed a few more than 5 million viewers and even though there was some good news to report in the time slot premiere of Scrubs–up nearly 40% among viewers from its last original episode — it still drew a disappointing 5.8 million viewers.
In fourth place was NBC, who is just having problems all over the place. Failed reality series opened the night for the network with a dismal 3.46M viewers and 1.3 A18-49 rating, while likely-to-be-canceled drama Life hit a series low. Law & Order improved a bit in the 10:00pm hour, but remains below average.
And lastly, The CW’s America’s Next Top Model failed to hold last week’s improved audience, falling by double-digits across the board.
Full ratings and breakdown’s, including my full analysis, week-to-week comparisons, etc., follow after the jump.
Casting Bites: Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Justin Long and more March 19, 2009 5:04 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in ABC, Movies, New Line, News, Television.Tags: Alexandra Daddario, Eric McCormack, Going the Distance, Justin Long, Kevin Costner, Lightening Thief, The Company Men, Tommy Lee Jones
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Here are some of the latest casting hires for film and television.
- Eric McCormack (Will & Grace) is returning to comedy, landing the starring role in the untitled Tad Quill half-hour pilot for ABC. [THR]
- Kevin Costner and Tommy Lee Jones have been cast in The Company Men, an independently financed drama about the impact of corporate downsizing. They join Ben Affleck, who was cast last fall. [Variety]
- Alexandra Daddario has landed the female lead in 20th Century Fox’s Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief, a fantasy/adventure movie bieng directed by Chris Columbus. [THR]
- Nanette Burstein’s romantic comedy Going the Distance, has landed Justin Long to play the lead role. [Variety]
Disney/Pixar’s Up To Open Cannes March 19, 2009 4:44 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, News, Pixar, Walt Disney Pictures.Tags: 62nd Festival de Cannes, Up
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Disney/Pixar’s Up will be opening the 62nd Festival de Cannes. This is the first time that an animated film, and a 3D film, will be the opening ceremony film at the festival.
Up hits conventional and 3D theaters on May 29, 2009. The 62nd Festival de Cannes opens on May 13th and runs through Sunday May 24th. The full press release follows after the jump. (more…)
Green Lantern Begins Shooting in September March 19, 2009 4:31 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, News, Warner Brothers.Tags: Green Lantern, Martin Campbell
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Production Weekly is reporting that Warner Bros’ Green Lantern will begin shooting mid-September. The comic book adaptation, to be directed by Martin Campbell, is scheduled to hit theaters on December 17, 2010.
The lead role has yet to be cast.
50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) Replacing Forest Whitaker in Stallone’s The Expendables March 19, 2009 4:21 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Casting, Movies, News.Tags: 50 Cent, Curtis Jackson, Sylvester Stallone, The Expendables
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AICN is reporting that Forest Whitaker has had to pull out of Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming action pic The Expendables due to conflicts with other projects. Replacing the award-winning actor will be rapper 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson). There’s been some backlash to the casting, which has prompted Sly himself to respond. Here’s an excerpt via AICN:
A player is only as good as his coach. If a man can communicate in one medium, he can communicate in another if his strengths are brought out and he has the support of well-wishers. So, trust me, the change of Forest Whitaker to 50 Cent AKA Curtis Jackson is a good one.
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