Hurricane Irene Propels Weather Channel to Friday Cable Ratings Win

The Weather Channel's coverage of Hurricane Irene gave it a ratings win in the 25-54 demographic Friday night among cable channels.our editor recommendsHurricane Irene Bumps Up Ratings, Web Traffic for The Weather ChannelThe Weather Channel Recruits Bret Michaels as Guest CorrespondentBox Office Report: Hurricane Irene Takes $25 Mil Bite Out of Box OfficeBroadway Takes 36% Hit in Weekly Box Office Amid Hurricane Irene Show CancellationsRelated Topics•Hurricane Irene The channel averaged 2.45 million viewers during primetime, according to TV Newser, with 1.1 million of those viewers belonging to the 25-54 demo. Coverage hit a high point ratings wise at the 9 o'clock hour, when it averaged 2.58 million viewers. The channel was No. 1 in both total viewers and the demo throughout the day. Fox News Channel ranked second with 1.421 million total viewers (386,000 in 25-54 demo), followed by CNN (952,000 total, 334,000 in 25-54 demo) and MSNBC (475,000 total, 25-54 demo 155,000) Additionally, the Weather Channel's registered its highest pageview level associated with a hurricane (99 million) on Aug. 25. As previously reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the Weather Channel Social initiative saw an increase in weather-related Tweets. Significant weather events can generate more than two million Tweets on Twitter, a rep told THR. Last week, the Weather Channel ranked No. 1 among television news competitors over a three-day period (8/21-8/23) among viewers 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research. TWC mobile web saw more than 9.7 million page views on Wednesday and 8.1 million on Tuesday. Related Topics Hurricane Irene

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TV Rankings: Fox's 'Buried Treasure' Begins Out Soft, 'Big Brother' Slips

David Lang/FOX "Hidden Treasure" Fox opened its new reality series Hidden Treasure on Wednesday -- also it didn't exactly hit with audiences. Hidden Treasure (3.six million total audiences, 1. rating in grown ups 18-49 demographic), located by siblings Leigh and Leslie Keno, placed 4th within the ad-coveted demo in the 8 p.m. time slot, beating just the CW's repeat of America's Next Top Model. Hidden Treasure was then a home encore, putting Fox at No. 4 for that evening one of the adult demo having a .9 rating. NBC's America's Got Talent (10.7 million, 2.8), up 12 %, tied with CBS' Your Government (7.7 million, 2.8) because the top-ranked program from the evening, however with a powerful showing of Minute to Win It (5.7 million, 1.5) at 8 p.m., up 15 %, NBC wound up winning the evening overall within the key demo having a 2.. Though lower 10 %, Your Government won it is time slot handily. An authentic episode of ABC's Happy Being at 9:30 p.m. -- it is time slot come fall -- averaged 3.a million along with a 1.4 rating. The CW broadcast repeats. NBC -- 2. · Minute to Win It: 1.5, 5.7 million · America's Got Talent: 2.8, 10.7 million · Law & Order: SVU (R): 1.6, 5.4 million CBS -- 1.8 · Your Government: 2.8, 7.7 million · Criminal Minds (R): 1.3, 5.two million · CSI (R): 1.3, 6.a million ABC -- 1.4 · The Center (R): 1.2, 4.3 million · Modern Family (R): 1.5, 4.six million · Modern Family (R): 1.9, 4.8 million · Happy Being (R): 1.4, 3.a million · Primetime Nightline: 1.3, 4.3 million Fox -- .9 · Hidden Treasure: 1., 3.six million · House (R): .8, 2.5 million CW -- .4 · America's Next Top Model (R): .4, 1.a million · America's Next Top Model (R): .4, 881,000 TV Rankings America's Got Talent Your Government

A Glorious Mess (Messies: Ein schoenes Chaos)

A Fair & Ugly presentation in association with SRF, 3Sat. (International sales: Fair & Ugly, Bern.) Produced, directed by Ulrich Grossenbacher. Written by Thomas Moll, Grossenbacher, Nadia Fares.With: Arthur Santschi, Trudi, Karl, Elmira, Thomas, Gerhard. (German dialogue)Four people who can't stop themselves from amassing stuff are observed with compassion and amusement in Swiss-made "A Glorious Mess," helmer Ulrich Grossenbacher's second feature docu. Topically similar to the American reality series "Hoarders" but with less emphasis on therapy, this slow-burning but rewarding study revolves around a quartet of packrats who swim doggedly against the current in a nation often characterized, some might say stereotyped, by its obsession with neatness and order. This crowdpleaser should carve a tidy niche for itself on upmarket cable stations. Farmer Arthur Santschi's unwieldy collection of rusting equipment has spread out over his estate, bringing down the wrath of his neighbors and an especially persnickety bureaucrat named Gerhard, who's determined to clean up the eyesore. Karl's stuff is literally pushing his wife Trudi away from him. Elmira has to pick her way around an apartment piled with tapes she's made of radio programs. Seemingly the most pragmatic, Thomas recycles stuff he finds to make interesting inventions. Helmer/lenser/co-writer Grossenbacher consistently coaxes revealing observations and expressive moments, like a near-final shot of Gerhard meticulously rolling up a discarded lead tube.Camera (color, HD), Grossenbacher; editor, Maya Schmid; music, Resil Burrl. Reviewed on DVD, London, Aug. 23, 2011. (In Locarno Film Festival -- Critics' Week.) Running time: 117 MIN. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Fox Confirms Jennifer Lopez Will Return to Idol, Announces Premiere Date

American Idol It's finally official: Jennifer Lopez will return to American Idol, Fox announced Wednesday.Is American Idol on your Watchlist? Add it and your other favorites now and never miss an episode"Having both Jennifer and Steven [Tyler] return to Idol in 2012 alongside Randy [Jackson] is such a positive reflection on what was a wonderful and hugely successful season last year, and everyone is delighted," creator and executive producer Simon Fuller said.Lopez, who said in June she was "on the fence" about returning, had been in contract negotiations as late as two weeks ago. Last week, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe confirmed that Lopez will be back on Ryan Seacrest's radio show. Seacrest, of course, will also return as host.Nigel Lythgoe confirms Jennifer Lopez will return to IdolSeason 11 of Idol will premiere Sunday, Jan. 22 at 10/9c following the NFC Championship Game on Fox.

Grave Encounters

Lance Preston and the crew of "Grave Encounters", a ghost-hunting reality television show, are shooting an episode inside the abandoned Collingwood Psychiatric Hospital, where unexplained phenomena has been reported for years. All in the name of good television, they voluntarily lock themselves inside the building for the night and begin a paranormal investigation, capturing everything on camera. They quickly realize that the building is more than just haunted - it is alive - and it has no intention of ever letting them leave. They find themselves lost in a labyrinth maze of endless hallways and corridors, terrorized by the ghosts of the former patients. They soon begin to question their own sanity, slipping deeper and deeper into the depths of madness, ultimately discovering the truth behind the hospital's dark past...and taping what turns out to be their final episode.

Exclusive John Carter Footage Revealed

The Giant Screen crew will get all of the fun.... Throughout Disney's outstanding showcase only at that year's Empire Presents.... Giant Screen, there have been a few serious gems. One of these simple gems came completely from Mars, because of a guy through the title of John Carter. Formerly only proven to some choose number of super-special journalists (ourselves incorporated, natch), the lucky males and ladies from the IndigO2 were fortunate with numerous moments in the approaching sci-fi adventure with different Princess of Mars by Edgar Grain Burroughs. Feeling very western indeed, a vital scene saw Taylor Kitsch's John Carter, getting just showed up about the Red-colored Planet, negociating with soon-to-be-best-buddy Tars Tarkas - who's a 12-feet tall, 4-armed eco-friendly barbarian from space, incidentally - in British, whereas Tars is talking away in good old Martian. Then, throughout this Lost-In-Space-In-Translation moment, John advances that massive leap of his and all of a sudden he's sailing with the air and in to the type of fire of 100s of a smaller amount friendly eco-friendly males. Shot rings out, also it fades to black. Searching in the first clip, what we should know is the fact that rhe Martian language feels real - for the possible lack of a much better word - and also the four arms looks natural, with each set of arms on both sides essentially following one another wherever they are able to. Oh, and also the jumping is really a beautiful factor to behold. Cut to some gladatorial scene, where John and Tars - now speaking British, that is handy - are protecting themselves against an enormous, four-armed Yeti-like creature. Sure, they refer to it as a Whitened Ape! , but by us it appears like one hell of the Abominable Snowman. In Mars. Hmm. Not. John then advances about increasingly more, with slow-motion jumping in some way being a factor you want to do ourselves, really, really soon. Plus, he's doing the work by using a series mounted on his leg, which we reckon may be how he will fell the beastie within the film. Only a guess there, mind, but we reckon it is a good one.... For more information on John Carter, you would be best off visiting your local newsagents and getting ahold in our new problem of Empire, or failing that, looking at the Peter Gabriel-designed trailer here.... John Carter is going to be in movie theaters March 9, 2012.

Watch Freddy Krueger Finish Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat Vid

Now, now, Nightmare on Elm Street and Mortal Kombat both hold precious spots within our nostalgia-addicted hearts, so let’s not argue about whether Freddy Krueger or Liu Kang would win inside a bloodbath. Let’s just acknowledge the details: Freddy is really a downloadable player within the new Mortal Kombat game, and you will watch him claw the daylights from his opponent within the following video. No, this isn't an aspiration. More Mortal Kombat Videos See, I'd rather play like a CGI Louise Langenkamp who wears a fuchsia kimono and whips her trapezoidal 󈨔s hair at opponents. For any fatality, she might make her opponent star within the TV series Only the Ten people. Call me for additional ideas, IGN! [via Slashfilm]

Lionel Richie: Reside in Paris

Legendary singer, songwriter, producer and five-time Grammy award-winning recording artist Lionel Richie presents his First full concert DVD, Reside In PARIS. Recorded earlier this May at Bercy Arena in Paris, this incredible concert features All Lionel's finest hits, including "Hello," "Dancin' About The Ceiling," "Say You, Say Me," along with a very special "Endless Love."

USA Network Snags Universal Slate, Including 'Bridesmaids,' 'Fast Five'

In a single of their greatest purchases, USA Network has acquired a lot more than 30 films from the sister film studio Universal Pictures, it had been introduced Tuesday by Jane Blaney, executive v . p . of programming, purchases and arranging at USA and Frances Manfredi, executive v . p . and general sales director at NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution.our editor recommends'Fairly Legal': USA Network Co-Leader Discloses How Season 2 Is Going To Be DifferentHow USA Network Intends to Maintain Its Rankings Success and Evolve the 'Blue Sky' Format USA may have network television privileges to many top box office entertainers, for example Bridesmaids, Fast Five, Little Fockers and also the Adjustment Bureau. All films are going to premiere on USA a while in 2013. "This groundbreaking acquisition package signifies our ongoing dynamic partnership with Universal to provide blockbuster movies along with a-list talent to the audience," stated Blaney. "These films give a proper platform for the originals, while matching our make of character-based entertainment." The offer enables the flicks to premiere on other NBCUniversal systems, including NBC, Syfy, E!, Bravo, Oxygen, Style, G4, Chiller, Sleuth and UniHD. Modern Family, that was acquired by USA, can make its debut in 2013 because it looks for a supplemental half-hour comedy, while NCIS: LA can make its network debut this fall. USA is becoming progressively centered on original programming because it finds itself in the center of among its most popular summer time slates with eight scripted shows (Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Whitened Collar, Burn Notice, In Plain Sight, Necessary Roughness, Suits, Covert Matters and Royal Pains) running at one time. Among cable systems, USA is constantly on the claim its No. 1 place within the rankings. Email: philiana.ng@thr.com Related Subjects Fast Five USA Network Bridesmaids

Difficulties Is 'More Excited' About 'Bond 23' Than 'Casino Royale'

You will find many gossips swirling round the approaching "Bond 23" production, but when Difficulties is for certain about one factor, it's that Mike Mendes may be the right person to direct the film. Lately the "Bond" leading guy sitting lower together with his "Cowboys & Aliens" director, Jon Favreau, to have an interview, and conversation steered for the next untitled installment within the "007" franchise. Each one of the "Bond" films Craig is a a part of have experienced different company directors -- Martin Campbell for "Casino Royale" and Marc Forster for "Quantum of Solace" -- so Favreau requested the actor what he considered Mendes "classing in the franchise." The bottom line is? "I believe it's type of a fantastic choice,Inch Craig stated. He added, "I believe Mike includes a fervor and to actually direct a 'Bond' movie having a capital 'B.' He's just completely ft-first tossed themself in it. He's read every book, and drenched up everything about this.Inch Lots of facets of the film are up up, from Rob Fiennes and Javier Bardem's rumored participation to who'll finish up being cast because the Bond girl(s) within this flick. "Bond 23" is slated for any November 9, 2012 release date therefore it continues to have sufficient time to iron individuals issues out, but Craig stated none of that's preventing him from being most excited with this "Bond" movie. "I have browse the script yesterday, and I am more looking forward to this than I had been about 'Casino [Royale]' because we have type of got a vintage 'Bond' movie, plus all things," Craig stated. We guess we'll have to hang about until 2012 to discover what individuals "other activitiesInch are, but for the time being we'll anticipate a minimum of getting Judi Dench back as M within this movie. Have you been searching toward seeing what Mike Mendes is going to do using the "Bond" franchise? Inform us within the comments section below or on Twitter!