Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:15 pm
Announced this morning on NBC's "Today," NBCUniversal inked an exclusive, multiplatform partnership with Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic, the world's first commercial spaceline, to televise the inaugural commercial space flight of SpaceShipTwo. Next year, Sir Richard and his adult children, Holly and Sam, will be the first private passengers to travel into space on SpaceShipTwo from Virgin Galactic's terminal at Spaceport America in New Mexico.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:10 pm
Summer hit series "Hollywood Game Night" will return to NBC for a special holiday episode Monday, Dec. 2 (10 p.m.), following a two-hour episode of "The Voice."
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:10 pm
Season 14's popular kid ambassadors Biingo, Lindsay and Sunny return to the ranch to help White House nutrition expert Sam Kass judge a lively cooking challenge on the next episode of "The Biggest Loser," airing Tuesday, Nov. 12 (8 p.m. ET), on NBC.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:10 pm
CBS Interactive has announced the kickoff to its third-annual "Grammy Gig of a Lifetime" contest to give aspiring musicians across the country the chance to perform during a Grammy Week event. The performance will be available on-demand as part of "Grammy Live," a digital experience featuring streaming events and exclusive coverage around "Music's Biggest Night."
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced "Beyond Blue & Gold," an award-winning video series that takes fans behind the scenes of the Sabres organization, will begin airing on the NHL Network, with its premiere Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. The half-hour program currently has four airdates scheduled in November and December on the network.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:10 pm
The Walt Disney Co. and Netflix Inc. have announced an unprecedented deal for Marvel TV to bring multiple original series of live-action adventures of four of Marvel's most popular characters exclusively to the world's leading Internet TV network beginning in 2015. This pioneering agreement calls for Marvel to develop four serialized programs leading to a miniseries programming event on Netflix.
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Wed, Nov 6th 2013 12:40 pm
dick clark productions has announced global music sensation Pitbull will host the 2013 American Music Awards, which will broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE Sunday, Nov. 24 (8 p.m.), on ABC.
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Wed, Nov 6th 2013 12:40 pm
Nineteen features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 86th Academy Awards.
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Wed, Nov 6th 2013 12:35 pm
The biggest names on Food Network take on the biggest food holiday of the year in the two-hour special, "Thanksgiving Live!" Co-hosted by Alton Brown, Giada DeLaurentiis, Bobby Flay and, in her first "Thanksgiving Live!" appearance, Ina Garten, the show will air Saturday, Nov. 23, from noon until 2 pm ET/PT (west coast will be taped).
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Wed, Nov 6th 2013 12:35 pm
"The Price Is Right," daytime's No. 1-rated series and the longest-running game show in television history, hosted by former Marine Drew Carey, will salute this nation's veterans with a special episode to honor their service on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov., 11 (11 a.m.), on CBS.
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Tue, Nov 5th 2013 06:00 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston hosts a special screening of "Niagara" at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Tue, Nov 5th 2013 05:35 pm
CMA Awards nominee Lee Brice, actress Connie Britton, CMA Awards nominee Kelly Clarkson, country music singer Sheryl Crow, CMA Awards nominee Brett Eldredge, CMA Awards nominee Eli Young Band, actor Charles Esten, actress and singer Lucy Hale, CMA Awards nominee Kip Moore, country music star Jake Owen, country music star Kellie Pickler, and television personalities Willie and Korie Robertson and Jase and Missy Robertson (stars of "Duck Dynasty") are scheduled to present trophies during "Country Music's Biggest Night."
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Tue, Nov 5th 2013 05:25 pm
NBC Olympics will again utilize fully distributed NBCUniversal cable channels CNBC, MSNBC and USA Network to serve as Olympic platforms when they combine to televise 124 hours of live coverage of the XXII Olympic Winter Games this February from Sochi, Russia.
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Tue, Nov 5th 2013 05:25 pm
NBC Sports Group continues its NHL regular-season coverage this week with three matchups, highlighted by a "Wednesday Night Rivalry" matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers at 7:30 p.m. on NBCSN.
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Tue, Nov 5th 2013 08:45 am
The nation's most beloved spectacle, the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, returns for the 87th year of magic Thursday, Nov. 28 (9 a.m.-noon), throughout the country on NBC.
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Tue, Nov 5th 2013 08:45 am
"LIVE with Kelly and Michael" hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan have announced they'll welcome 2013 World Series champion and MVP David "Big Papi" Ortiz to the show today (9 a.m., ABC)
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Tue, Nov 5th 2013 08:45 am
CMA will present the Pinnacle Award to Nashville's own global sensation, Taylor Swift, during The 47th Annual CMA Awards, airing live Wednesday, Nov. 6 (8 p.m.), on ABC.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2013 09:10 am
Predicting who will win a reality singing competition is a little like trying to figure out Google analytics. We think we know what works and what doesn't, but at the end of the day, TV audiences are as hard to predict as search engine rankings.
Still, just as we know page traffic, links and social media factor into what we see on Google, we know a few things about what singers need to do to garner votes.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 12:25 pm
The Buffalo Sabres will be commemorating Veterans Day by honoring members of our nation's Armed Forces during the Nov. 12 game against Los Angeles. The team will be offering a special ticket package for the game and welcoming veterans from all over Western New York.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 12:25 pm
Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier today announced forward Patrick Kaleta has been placed on waivers.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 12:25 pm
Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier today announced Randy Cunneyworth has been hired as a pro scout for the team.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
The CW will air the "One Direction iHeartRadio Album Release Party" Monday, Dec. 9 (9 p.m.).
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Brian Setzer Orchestra 'Christmas Rocks 10th Anniversary Tour' Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre. Tickets are $77, $67, $52 and $37.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2013 07:00 am
Nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" announces the lineup of guests who will join hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan during the week of Nov. 4-8.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 09:50 pm
After an exhaustive nationwide search, seven talented young actors have won the coveted roles of the von Trapp children in NBC's musical production of "The Sound of Music Live!"
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 09:00 pm
NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, announced the roster of celebrities and experts who will judge the 2013 Miss Universe Competition, which airs Saturday, Nov. 9, on NBC (9 p.m.) from Crocus City Hall in Moscow.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 08:40 pm
The week 11 Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos game Sunday, Nov. 17, will be played at 8:30 p.m. on NBC's "Sunday Night Football." The Green Bay Packers at New York Giants game will now air at 4:25 p.m. on FOX, and the San Diego Chargers at Miami Dolphins game at 4:05 p.m. on CBS, the NFL announced today.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 08:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins cheered a proposal announced by the Federal Communications Commission chair to eliminate federal regulations that support sports blackouts.
"Blackout rules are unfair, outdated and alienate dedicated fans," Higgins said. "I support the FCC chairwoman's proposal to eliminate federal policies that defend and allow blackouts. We will be asking the full FCC board to follow through with this recommendation, and the leagues and teams to embrace the change as a way to reach a larger audience and do the right thing for their fans."
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 08:35 pm
"The Voice" coach Christina Aguilera will perform live on the Nov. 4-5 telecasts of NBC's highly rated and Emmy Award-winning musical-competition series.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 08:30 pm
As Americans gather to reflect on the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, ABC News will air a special week of programming to mark the 50th anniversary of his assassination (Nov. 22, 1963).
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Fri, Nov 1st 2013 07:00 am
As your holiday headquarters, "The Chew" is your complete source for Thanksgiving recipes and entertaining tips to make your feasts festive, your soirees sing and your guests grateful.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2013 04:30 pm
Boston Red Sox star David "Big Papi" Ortiz, MVP of the 2013 World Series, will talk about his team's victory over the St. Louis Cardinals when he visits the "The Late Show with David Letterman" Monday, Nov. 4 (11:35 p.m.) on the CBS Television Network.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2013 04:20 pm
Artpark has announced "Aladdin & Other Enchanting Tales" as its annual springtime children's theater offering. Philadelphia's Enchantment Theatre Company will present two Mainstage Theater performances (10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.) May 6, 2014.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2013 02:10 pm
NBC has ordered 13 episodes of a new singlecam comedy from multiple Emmy Award winners Tina Fey and Robert Carlock. Ellie Kemper is set to star.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2013 10:15 am
The Governor's Office of Motion Picture and Television Development held a "New York Loves Film Production Roadshow" Monday at WNED studios in Buffalo. Hosted by the Buffalo Niagara Film Office, the workshop featured two 60-minute face-to-face conversations with filmmakers, production support, small business owners, post-production providers and New York government representatives discussing film production practices and issues across the state.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2013 10:10 am
WBBZ-TV will hold '"The Great WBBZ-TV Talent Search" Saturday, Nov. 9, from noon until 3 p.m., at the Eastern Hills Mall television studio (next to Macy's).
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Thu, Oct 31st 2013 09:50 am
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Wed, Oct 30th 2013 01:15 pm
Country Music Award-nominated superstar sibling trio The Band Perry has announced tickets for the Canadian leg of their "We Are Pioneers World Tour" will go on sale beginning Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. local time.
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Wed, Oct 30th 2013 11:00 am
Daytime's No. 1-rated series and the longest-running game show in television history, "The Price Is Right," is honoring legendary host Bob Barker with a week of shows from Monday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec. 13, to celebrate his 90th birthday.
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Wed, Oct 30th 2013 11:00 am
Former U.S. gymnast Nastia Liukin, a winner of five Olympic medals, including gold in the all-around at the 2008 Beijing Games, will join NBC Olympics for its Winter Games coverage in Sochi, Russia, it was announced today.
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