BURBANK, California, Nov. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'Dancing with the Stars' Rises Week to Week With 6.67 Million Total Viewers as Show Heads to Semi-Finals * * In a fitting tribute to the show's 20th anniversary, "Dancing with the Stars" was the No. 1 program of the night on Tuesday with 6.67 million Total Viewers and a 1.30 rating among Adults 18-49, lifting ABC to a win for the night with 5.6 million Total V  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE' MARKS HISTORIC FIRST AS CHICAGO HOSTS LIVE CENTRAL TIME COUNTDOWN * Today, ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," America's most-watched New Year's celebration and one of the country's most enduring annual traditions, will add a Central Time zone midnig  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'High Potential' Season 2 Premiere Scores Over 21 Million Total Viewers Across 35 Days * "High Potential" Season Premiere 9/16/25 (35-day viewing) * The Season 2 premiere of "High Potential" soared to 21.48 million Total Viewers after 35 days of viewing across ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. * Excluding encores, the premiere earned 17.23 mi  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 'UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev' | Saturday, Nov. 15 * * 10 p.m. ET: ESPN PPV Main Card Get now * 8 p.m.: Prelims (ESPN+ on the ESPN App, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, FX, Disney+* & ESPN Xtra on SiriusXM) * 6 p.m.: Early Prelims (ESPN+ on the ESPN App, ESPN Deportes, FX, Disney+* & ESPN Xtra on SiriusXM) UFC PPV action continues this weekend from New York C  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 2025 NWSL Playoffs semifinal on ABC, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ Sunday at 3 p.m. ET * ESPN's presentation of the 2025 NWSL Playoffs culminates on ABC, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ on Sunday with No. 2 Orlando Pride vs. No. 8 Gotham FC, beginning at 3 p.m. ET, live from Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Sunday's semifinal is the first playoff meeting between the clubs, wh  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Bad Case of the Blues (11/24) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/30/25) * MONDAY, NOV. 24 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Bad Case of the Blues" (104) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/30/25) Logline: Don and the 113 team respond to emergencies at a waterpark and a sorority house. Meanwhile, the crew puts Blue's skills and knowledge to the test as he   more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Good Southern Manors (11/26) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/13/25) * WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 9:00-10:02 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Good Southern Manors" (106) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/13/25) Logline: As Don, Blue and Ryan take extreme measures to prevent a distillery explosion, the 9-1-1 call center is disrupted by budget cuts and hackers. Amidst the  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ABC scores top game of the week for the 10th straight week; College GameDay posts Week 11 growth and record season rolls on * ESPN's college football coverage delivered strong audiences in Week 11, highlighted by a solid College GameDay Built by The Home Depot performance from Lubbock and continued network growth across ABC and ESPN networks. College GameDay Highligh  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Animal Antics, Zoomies, and Nice One Dad! (11/23) * SUNDAY, NOV. 23 7:00-8:02 p.m. EST - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Animal Antics, Zoomies, and Nice One Dad!" (3608) Logline: The giggle-fueled mayhem continues when pups get the "zoomies," dads goof-up, birthday celebrations go awry, and solved mysteries reveal hilario  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12470607 B2, initially filed May 6, 2024) developed by Nikita I. Tkachov, Elmsford, New York, for "Buffering data on high bandwidth networks."  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Liza Koshy, Paul Walter Hauser, Phoebe Robinson (11/14) * FRIDAY, NOV. 14 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Liza Koshy, Paul Walter Hauser, Phoebe Robinson" (607) Logline: Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" welcomes Liza Koshy, Paul Walter Hauser and Phoebe Robinson. (TV-PG  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * CMA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS FOR 'THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS' INCLUDING KELSEA BALLERINI, BRANDI CARLILE, KENNY CHESNEY, RILEY GREEN, MIRANDA LAMBERT, PATTY LOVELESS, OLD DOMINION, THE RED CLAY STRAYS AND CHRIS STAPLETON * The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed another round of performers for "The 59th Annual CMA Awards." Kelsea Ballerini,   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12470720 B2, initially filed March 30, 2020) developed by six inventors Yuanyi Xue, Kensington, California; Erika Elizabeth Varis Doggett, Los Angeles, California; Christopher R. Schroers, Zurich, Switzerland; James D. Zimmerman, Rapid City, South Dakota; Jared P. Mcphillen, Glendale, California; and Scott C. Labrozzi, Cary, North Carolina, for "Content adaptive boundary placement f  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND VINCE GILL TO RECEIVE THE 2025 CMA WILLIE NELSON LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT 'THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS' * The Country Music Association has announced Country Music legend Vince Gill as the 2025 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Gill will accept the honor during "The 59th Annual CMA Awards," following a special tri  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: * * * Creativity, Generosity and Legacy Take Center Stage at CCS Scholarship Celebration Luncheon The College for Creative Studies welcomed donors, trustees, alumni, students, faculty and friends to the second annual Donor Appreciation Scholarship Celebration Luncheon on October 7, in the General Motors Auditorium at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education. The event honored the generosity of t  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Dancing with the Stars: Prince Night (Semi-Finals) (11/18) * TUESDAY, NOV. 18 8:00-10:07 p.m. EST - Dancing with the Stars: "Prince Night (Semi-Finals)" (3410) Logline : The ballroom is turning purple this week as "Dancing with the Stars" pays tribute to one of music's most legendary icons, Prince. Packed with unforgettable performances, each couple will  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * DEREK HOUGH TO HOST 'THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR' AIRING MONDAY, DEC. 1, ON ABC AND NEXT DAY ON HULU AND DISNEY+ * Hosted by Derek Hough, "The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular" returns for its 10th year, featuring dazzling new musical performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California and  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 15 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: * * * Discover Electives UNCG Students Love Who says homework is boring? It isn't so bad when you actually love the class, the subject, and the professor. With spring registration happening right now, UNC Greensboro students are mixing it up with electives that are more than just fun--they can help you figure out your career path, see the world in a new way, or just dive deepe  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * Disney Kicks Off The Season With A New Holiday Campaign * Award-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi returns to direct a heartwarming holiday short featuring the voice of Disney Legend John Goodman, which captures the power of imagination and friendship during this magical season. Disney's Holiday Magic Tour will spread cheer to kids and communities through local events,  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and NJCAA announce media rights agreement for 2025-26 * ESPN and the NJCAA have renewed their media rights agreement that includes national championship content streaming on ESPN+ for 2025-26. ESPN+ will exclusively stream eight NJCAA football games that include the NJCAA DI Football Playoffs and NJCAA DIII Football National Championship, the NJCAA DI Men's Socc  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Houston Rockets Visit Cleveland Cavaliers on November 19 * ESPN today announced an update to its 2025-26 NBA regular-season schedule. On Wednesday, November 19, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell will host the Houston Rockets and Kevin Durant at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN Presented by State Farm. This matchup replaces the previously schedul  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to feature over 150 collegiate wrestling events during 2025-26 NCAA season * * 3 Iowa at No. 6 Iowa State on ESPN, November 30 * ACC Friday Night Duals return to ACC Network with four weeks of conference matchups * ESPN+ will feature more than 110 events, including top programs from the Big 12, Ivy League, MAC, and more ESPN will feature nearly 150 colleg  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot returns to Pittsburgh for a Top 25 showdown as No. 22 Pitt hosts No. 9 Notre Dame * * Former Pitt All-American Aaron Donald to serve as this week's celebrity guest picker * Week 12 special guests: Pitt legend Tony Dorsett, former Notre Dame and Steelers star Jerome Bettis, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi and Notre Dame ru  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 12 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release: * * * LA PHIL DEDICATES THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL'S ICONIC STAGE TO JOHN WILLIAMS Ceremony honored the legendary composer and conductor's enduring impact on film and orchestral music Attendees included John Williams, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, Gustavo Dudamel and Maria Valverde, Richard Dreyfuss, Thomas Newman, and David Newman * The LA Phil announces the dedicat  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Mary Poppins (11/27) * THURSDAY, NOV. 27 8:00-11:00 p.m. EST - Mary Poppins Logline: Mary Poppins flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of two mischievous children. The spirited nanny turns every chore into a game and every day into a "Jolly Holiday" to reconnect the children with their parents. (TV-G) Stream on Disney+. Media Contact  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 11 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Mercer welcomes 14th class of Stamps Scholars By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams MACON, Ga. - Mercer University welcomed nine incoming freshmen this fall as part of the University's 14th class of Stamps Scholars. Mercer is one of just 37 institutions nationwide to partner with the prestigious Stamps Scholars Program, which covers full tuition, room and board and mandatory fees along with an allowance for research or  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12470635 B2, initially filed Sept. 25, 2019) developed by Jon M. Edwards, Anaheim, California, for "Multi-deterministic dynamic content streaming."  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 8 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Do you really know Robin Hood? 'The Traitor of Sherwood Forest' says otherwise "The Traitor of Sherwood Forest," the first novel from medievalist and Northeastern alumna Amy Kaufman, paints a very different picture of Robin Hood that is more in line with the original medieval stories. By Cody Mello-Klein Every generation gets its own Robin Hood. Sometimes he appears on the big screen: Mel Brooks' "Robi  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Peloton Statement Saturday: ESPN College Football features 18 of CFP Top 25 in Week 12 * * Saturday's ABC slate includes three of four ranked-on-ranked clashes across all networks: No. 10 Notre Dame at No. 24 Pittsburgh, No. 12 Oklahoma at No. 4 Alabama and No. 11 Texas at No. 5 Georgia in primetime on ABC Saturday Night Football Presented by Capital One * ESPN Rad  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Nov. 12 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Nov. 11, 2025: * * * Phil Johnston to Write Live-Action "View-Master" Feature Film from Mattel Studios and Escape Artists * Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, producer and director Phil Johnston (Wreck-It Ralph, Zootopia) will write the View-Master live-action feature film for Mattel Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Escape Artists.   more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * PURPLE RAIN MEETS THE BALLROOM IN A SEMI-FINALS SHOWDOWN ON 'DANCING WITH THE STARS,' NOV. 18 * "Prince Night (Semi-Finals)" The ballroom is turning purple this week as "Dancing with the Stars" pays tribute to one of music's most legendary icons, Prince. The night will be packed with unforgettable performances as each couple performs two dances to some of Prin  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SAMUEL L. JACKSON, KATE WINSLET, ADAM SANDLER, KERRY WASHINGTON AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' NOV. 17-21 * 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,  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO, MEGHAN TRAINOR, MICHELLE YEOH, JEFF GOLDBLUM, TED DANSON, AND MARY STEENBURGEN HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 17-21 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 Nov. 17-21. Monday, Nov. 17 - MEGHAN TRAINOR i  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: 1707 (11/12) * WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12 10:01-11:00 p.m. EST - Shark Tank: "1707" (1707) Logline: Entrepreneurs bring their one-of-a-kind ideas to the Tank, including a helmet designed for surfing, snackable pasta chips, 3D-printed string instruments, and a signature ramen dish you can make from home. (TV-PG) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. M  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Passion (11/26) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/15/25) * WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Passion" (203) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/15/25) Logline: When Carter's job pays more than Riley's, she decides to find her forever career and clashes with Matt over her future. Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias drops by Parker Customs, and Matt deb  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Secret (11/26) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/1/25) * WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Secret" (201) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/1/25) Logline: Matt wrestles with his feelings for Eve, and Charlotte convinces him to go to a grief group. Meanwhile, Riley struggles with her own "will she or won't she" about her feelings for Gabe. P  more

POWELL, Ohio, Nov. 13 -- The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium issued the following news: * * * Six Manatees Successfully Rehabilitated at Two Ohio Zoos Flown Back to Florida Facilities To Prepare for Return to Home Waters By Jen Fields, Director of Communications Six orphaned manatees were flown more than 1,000 miles to their temporary homes in Florida, marking an important milestone in a complex, multi-institution conservation effort more than two years in the making. In a carefully coordinated t  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 13 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Spreading like wildfire: Spears Business researcher using analytics to combat misinformation * Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405.744.4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu On the afternoon of March 14, 2025, hurricane-force winds and dry conditions turned a spark in a field in rural Payne County, Oklahoma, into a wildfire. Over the next 12 hours, that blaze cons  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TCM Unveils New Films Premiering at the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival and Exclusive Holiday Themed Merchandise in Partnership with Fandango FanStore * Festival Early Bird Passes Go on Sale December 9, 2025 View Promo HERE New York, NY - November 12, 2025 - Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has announced the first slate of films to be showcased at the 17  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * 'Predator: Badlands' director Dan Trachtenberg visited campus for a student conversation On the night of the premiere of Predator: Badlands, the director and his editor brother--both of whom are Owls-- shared stories, advice and insight into the filmmaking process with students. * The blockbuster film Predator: Badlands, the ninth installment in the Predator franchise, made its world premiere in theate  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Nov. 12 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * TFTV ranked No. 4 public film school in The Wrap's 'Top 50 Film Schools' of 2025 * The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television is ranked No. 4 among public film schools by The Wrap, which released its annual " Top 50 Film Schools in the U.S. " list on Oct. 30. The school is ranked No. 11 overall alongside influential film programs at New York University, University of Southern   more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * The Walt Disney Company Announces Multi-Year Distribution Agreement With YouTube TV * All Disney Networks Will Be Restored to YouTube TV Customers New Deal Introduces More Ways to Access Disney's Content BURBANK, CA (November 14, 2025) - The Walt Disney Company announced a multi-year distribution agreement with YouTube TV that delivers Disney's marquee sports, new  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Two exclusive NHL games this week on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * * Tuesday in prime time: San Jose Sharks vs. Minnesota Wild at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * The Point continues Thursday at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN+ * Thursday on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu: Edmonton Oilers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:30 p.m. * All NHL on ESPN Games stream on the ESP  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Fans, not celebrities, drive nationalism on Chinese social media In China's social media universe, celebrities are often assumed to set the tone for millions of adoring followers. But a new study led by the University of Michigan shows the dynamic works the other way around: When it comes to online nationalism, fans are the ones leading--and stars are following. The study, published in Scienc  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: George Clooney, Eddie Murphy, Danny Devito, Jason Bateman and More Guests on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Nov. 10-14 * 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 subject  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 10 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Viterbi's ECE Celebrates Innovation at 2025 MHI Research Festival * The 15th MHI Research Festival returned to campus as student researchers, faculty, alumni, and industry partners gathered to celebrate research at USC's Epstein Family Plaza last Friday. This year, the festival featured live demonstrations, a lab tour, poster presentation sessions, an  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH YOUTUBE TV New Deal Introduces More Ways to Access Disney's Content *  BURBANK, CA (November 14, 2025) - The Walt Disney Company announced a multi-year distribution agreement with YouTube TV that delivers Disney's marquee sports, news and entertainment programming - along with greater choice and  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2025 * BURBANK, Calif.-The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ended September 27, 2025. Financial Results for the Quarter and Full Year: * Revenues in Q4 of $22.5 billion were comparable to Q4 fiscal 2024, and increased 3% for  more