BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * 'Live with Kelly and Mark' Skyrockets to Season Highs in All Key Measures Earning Best Total Viewer Audience and Household Rating in Nearly a Year Disney Entertainment Television/Lorenzo Bevilaqua* Photos are available here. * "Live with Kelly and Mark" blasted into the new year for the show's first week after holiday hiatus, hitting season highs in all ke  more

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Jan. 28 -- The University of West Georgia issued the following news: The University of West Georgia's cheerleading program has once again demonstrated its championship tradition, securing four national titles at the UCA College Nationals. The Wolves dominated the competition, claiming first place in Small Coed, Large Coed, All-Girl Group Stunt, and All-Girl divisions at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The championship routines can be vie  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * Abbott Elementary: Girard Creek (1/29) WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST - Abbott Elementary: "Girard Creek" (412) Logline: The Abbott Elementary students and staff are invited to a special grand opening preview of the Girard Creek Golf Club. (TV-14, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrel  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * Abbott Elementary: Science Fair (2/5) WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST - Abbott Elementary: "Science Fair" (413) Logline: While supervising the kids making their science fair projects, the teachers' competitive sides come out. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/abbott-element  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * ACC and ESPN Announce Long-Term Renewed Commitment Charlotte, NC and Bristol, CT - The ACC and ESPN announce today the renewed commitment of their long-term media partnership. ESPN has exercised its option to extend the league's base rights agreement and ESPN will continue as the ACC's media partner through the 2035-36 academic year. "We appreciate the ongoing partner  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release: * * * Facing high-profile lawsuit over public DEI comments from leadership, tech giant should come clean with shareholders at upcoming annual meeting, ADF argues * * * Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys are asking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to deny tech giant IBM's request to omit a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shareholder resolution from the proxy ballot at its upcoming annual mee  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Jan. 23 -- Amazon issued the following news: * * * 2025 Cohort of the Writers' Access Support Staff Training Program Announced * * * Amazon MGM Studios has joined Sony Pictures Entertainment and The Writers Guild Foundation to support the 4th annual cohort of the Writers' Access Support Staff Training Program. The Writers' Access Support Staff Training Program's mission is to provide writers who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, writers with disabilities, and writers over the age of 5  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 31 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: 3418 (2/16) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/21/24) SUNDAY, FEB. 16 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3418" (3418) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/21/24) Logline: It's a bird; it's a plane; it's AFV back with more laughter, featuring a missing cupcake and a suspect who is caught icing-faced, a whole lot of mischievous cats and  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Jan. 30 -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * Bakso, Sumatran Tiger Cub, Makes Debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2025) - It's a big day at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Bakso, a Sumatran tiger cub born at the park in Sep. 2024, has made his official onstage debut on Maharajah Jungle Trek. Guests can now visit the trek to watch him continue to grow alongside his mom, Sohni. Bakso may not be in his habitat during all opera  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy: Quarterfinal #6: Susie Essman, Blake Anderson and Robin Thede (2/12) WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 9:02-10:02 p.m. EST - Celebrity Jeopardy: " Quarterfinal #6: Susie Essman, Blake Anderson and Robin Thede" (306) Logline: Celebrity contestants compete for the $1 million grand prize for charity with Susie Essman (City Harvest), Blake Anderson (Turt  more

MONTEREY, California, Jan. 28 -- The Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security issued the following story: After nearly four decades, the U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service's (DSS) Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) had outgrown its original enacting legislation and needed a comprehensive makeover to continue fulfilling its mission of supporting American private sector security issues abroad. Into the breach stepped Center for Homeland Defens  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 23 -- The Walt Disney Company issued the following news release: Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro today announced several appointments for members of his executive team including a newly created role to oversee major events integration, and new heads for Disneyland Resort, Disney Signature Experiences and Shanghai Disney Resort. The announcement comes as Disney Experiences has embarked on ambitious expansion plans for its cruise line business and at theme parks  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * Disney Remains No. 1, Pure-Play Streamers Benefit from a Dynamic Month of TV in Nielsen's December Media Distributor Gauge NEW YORK - January 28, 2025 - Nielsen's December 2024 Media Distributor Gauge results were driven by a dynamic month for TV that included the seasonal uptick in demand for holiday movies, a large appetite for football with more games moving   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 (TNSres) -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * Pure-play streaming companies account for over a quarter of total TV in December. YouTube, Netflix and Amazon each achieve company-best shares of TV. * * * Nielsen's December 2024 Media Distributor Gauge results were driven by a dynamic month for TV that included the seasonal uptick in demand for holiday movies, a large appetite for football with more ga  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * ESPN Events Unveils Networks and Commentator Pairings for 2025 Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield The Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield, ESPN Events' owned-and-operated college softball tournament returns to the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. for its sixth year. The four-day invitational - Thur  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * ESPN to Present the 2025 Pro Bowl Games Showcasing the NFL's Biggest Stars * Pro Bowl Skills Show on Thursday, Jan. 30; 7 vs. 7 Flag Football Competition and More Skills Competition on Sunday, Feb. 2 * Jason Kelce Joins Flag Football Broadcast for First Time; Van Pelt, Orlovsky, Spears, Clark, Rutledge, Beisner-Buck Return * Actor Terry Crews Joins NFL Live Team   more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 28 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: Banner MD Anderson, Part 1 (2/13) THURSDAY, FEB. 13 8:00-9:01 p.m. EST - Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: "Banner MD Anderson, Part 1" (106A) Logline: The two-part season finale kicks off with Clea, Joanna and crew designing and developing a brand-new Wellness Center and family residences to serve as a safe haven for patient  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 31 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * HARRISON FORD, DEMI MOORE, ARIANA GRANDE, ROB LOWE AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' FEB. 3-7 ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * High Potential: SEASON FINALE - Let's Play (2/11) TUESDAY, FEB. 11 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - High Potential: "Let's Play" (Episode Thirteen) (Season Finale) Logline: An anonymous tip to the LAPD sparks an unusual multiple-victim kidnapping investigation, forcing the team to rely on board games and puzzles to track down their suspect. Watch episodes next day  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news on Jan. 26, 2025: * * * Alison Levin, President of Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal, Will Serve as Vice Chair of the IAB Board * * * The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the digital media and marketing trade association, today appointed Shenan Reed, Global Chief Media Officer, General Motors, as the new Chair of the trade organization's Board of Directors. Reed previously served as Vice Chair and  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * LAVERNE COX, DAMON WAYANS, ANTHONY MACKIE AND KE HUY QUAN HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 3-7 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Feb. 3-7. Monday, Feb. 3 - LAVERNE COX returns to "Live," OLIVIA HOLT stops by, plus it's the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Motion Picture Association issued the following statement on Jan. 25, 2025: * * * The U.S. Senate today confirmed Kristi Noem as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. The following is a statement from the Motion Picture Association: "The Motion Picture Association applauds the Senate's confirmation today of Kristi Noem as our next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. "Secretary Noem takes over a department at the forefront of the f  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Motion Picture Association issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025: * * * The U.S. Senate today confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. The following is a statement from the Motion Picture Association: "The Motion Picture Association welcomes the Senate's confirmation of Marco Rubio as the 72nd Secretary of State - our leading steward of foreign policy, international engagement, diplomacy, and cooperation across the globe. "Our industry is truly global  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Motion Picture Association issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025: * * * Today, Brendan Carr was designated Chairman of the FCC and Andrew Ferguson as Chairman of the FTC. The following is a statement from the Motion Picture Association: "The Motion Picture Association welcomes the designations of Brendan Carr as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and Andrew Ferguson as Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. Both agencies pursue core missi  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Feb. 1 -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * New Disney Princess-Inspired Wedding Gowns Infuse Romantic Color into Couples' Special Day Stunning new Disney Fairy Tale Weddings bridal gowns, new resort accommodations and a Disney Weddings national boutique tour help couples plan and make their dreams come true LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2025) - Inspired by the growing trend of color in bridal fashion, Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoon  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * The Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act Protects U.S. Workers, Consumers, & Content-Creators from Illegal Foreign Websites * * * SAN JOSE, CA - U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) - Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and a senior member of the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet - introduced H.R. 791, the Fo  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: 1601 (2/14) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/18/24) FRIDAY, FEB. 14 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1601" (1601) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/18/24) Logline: The season 16 premiere features entrepreneurs hoping to score an investment deal with the Sharks. Innovative products include mushroom-based mocktails, custom-fit mouthguards, an Asian American-led sneak  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 31 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Accommodations (2/16) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/15/25) SUNDAY, FEB. 16 8:30-9:00 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Accommodations" (103) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/15/25) Logline: Matt joins Riley at Carter's high school open house, where he's unsettled to learn about the "accommodations" made for his grandson's anxiety. Meanwhile, Riley reconnects with Ca  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 31 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Grief (2/16) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/29/25) SUNDAY, FEB. 16 9:30-10:00 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Grief" (104) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/29/25) Logline: When Riley discovers a closet filled with her late mother's clothes, she insists Matt hasn't processed her death and urges him to see a grief counselor. Meanwhile, Gabriel faces a crisis of confi  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 31 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Jimmy (2/16) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/5/25) SUNDAY, FEB. 16 10:00-10:30 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Jimmy" (105) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/5/25) Logline: Riley's estranged husband, Jimmy, shows up to win her back, much to Matt's dismay. While Matt struggles to get through to him, Riley finds support in an unexpected place. Watch episodes next day  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 31 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Job (2/16) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/22/25) SUNDAY, FEB. 16 9:00-9:30 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Job" (102) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/22/25) Logline: Riley, desperate for work, reluctantly takes a job at Matt's shop. Meanwhile, Gabriel and Stitch secretly stray from Matt's vision on a high-stakes restomod project. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 31 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Restoration (2/16) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/8/25) SUNDAY, FEB. 16 8:01-8:30 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Restoration (101) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/8/25) Logline: Matt, the widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop, is confronted with his most unexpected and challenging project yet when his estranged daughter, Riley, and her adolescent childr  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * Six Exclusive NHL Games This Week on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * ABC Hockey Saturday Doubleheader: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers at 1 p.m. ET and Original Six Matchup Between New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins at 3:30 p.m. * Tuesday Doubleheader: Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Islanders at 7:30 p.m. ET and Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights at 10 p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following commentary on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Labor Unions: Record Low Membership Levels By Raymond J. Keating As we've seen time and again in elections, labor unions matter when it comes to politics. The irony, of course, is that labor unions have been on a long, steep decline in terms of their economic relevance. In the business world, unions matter less and less. Indeed, the latest data show labor un  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse Stage Announces Appointment of Carly DiFulvio Allen as Managing Director Syracuse Stage has announced that Carly DiFulvio Allen has been named the theatre's new managing director. DiFulvio Allen currently serves as the associate general manager at Disney Theatrical Group for productions of " Aladdin" and " Beauty and the Beast" worldwide. Beginning March 1, she fills the position at Syracuse Stage pre  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12208782 B2, initially filed Dec. 8, 2022) developed by three inventors Patrick J McNaull, Winter Garden, Florida; Robert J. Marra, Windermere, Florida; and Christopher C. Hofer, Ocoee, Florida, for "Systems and methods for pre-calculating information regarding interactions between objects during a simulation."  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12211031 B2, initially filed Aug. 9, 2022) developed by Alif Khalfan, Redwood City, California, for "Systems and methods to compilate an experience summary based on real-world experiences."  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * The Bachelor: 2902 (2/3) MONDAY, FEB. 3 8:00-10:01 p.m. EST - The Bachelor: "2902" (2902) Logline: Still on a high following night one, Grant and the women continue their journey for love in Los Angeles. With exciting dates that tap Grant's love of sports, music and playful energy, jealousy amongst the women leads to a tense cocktail party. (TV-PG, DL)   more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * The Rookie: The Gala (2/11) TUESDAY, FEB. 11 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - The Rookie: "The Gala" (706) Logline: It's Valentine's Day, and Lieutenant Grey gives Tim and Lucy an unromantic assignment, while John and Celina track down a missing girl. Later, the team sharpens up for a charity gala where multiple relationships come to a head. (TV-14, LSV) Watch ep  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * The Rookie: Til Death (2/4) TUESDAY, FEB. 4 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - The Rookie: "Til Death" (705) Logline: The team searches for a serial killer as Nyla struggles with the aftermath following the attack. Lucy's relationship with Seth takes a turn, while Bailey battles her fear of Jason Wyler. (TV-14, LV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original t  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: The Book of Saints & Sinners (2/10) FRIDAY, FEB. 10 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: "The Book of Saints & Sinners" (103) Logline: When one of the ladies commits a 'sin' at a conservative party, the group is torn in two as they battle over the right identity for #MomTok. Stream on Hulu. *** Or  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * Top LALIGA and Bundesliga Matches this Weekend, Quarterfinal Round of Cup Competitions in Spain and Germany, and More on ESPN Platforms Matchday 22 in LALIGA: Espanyol vs. No. 1 Real Madrid, No. 3 Barcelona vs. Alaves on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes On Saturday at 3 p.m. ET, Espanyol hosts reigning LALIGA champions Real Madrid, led by Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Luk  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * Will Trent: No Faith In Second Chances (2/11) TUESDAY, FEB. 11 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "No Faith In Second Chances" (306) Logline: Will investigates a murder with a familiar pattern, forcing him to confront his past while tracking a killer who's always one step ahead. As the case unfolds, he begins to suspect the truth is closer--and more persona  more