> PRIME SUSPECT had an awful 1.3 rating in 18-49s last week, despite NBC’s having given it a vote of confidence with an order for 6 additional scripts, which would allow for continuous production should the show receive a back order of episodes.  Notwithstanding that ratings setback, the Peacock is going all-in on its commitment […]

Looking at wide-release films in North America (those that play on at least 400 screens at some point), 2013 now totals just over $2.7 billion, down 12% from 2012 and down 6% from the prior four-year average 2009-2012.  Each year-to-date period below is defined as the first Monday after New Year’s Day through the most […]

  CW’s new summer Thursday didn’t cause any excitement. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAIL: For each broadcast program (or hour segment), the chart below displays preliminary key advertiser demographics (adult 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 ratings), audience skews (women 18-49, men 18-49 and adults 50+ shares) and total viewership (thousands of people over the age of 2). Ratings analysis and […]

  OPENINGS:  Pedro Almodovar’s PARALLEL MOTHERS (Sony Classics) expanded to wide release at 684 theaters in anticipation of the Oscar nominations that are little more than a week away, but its $300K weekend translated into a per-theater average under $500. HOLDOVERS:  The lack of any new Hollywood competition was as usual good for the films […]

  SUPERGIRL flew lower last night. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAIL: For each broadcast program (or hour segment), the chart below displays preliminary key advertiser demographics (adult 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 ratings), audience skews (women 18-49, men 18-49 and adults 50+ shares) and total viewership (thousands of people over the age of 2). Ratings analysis and comparisons follow the […]

>To absolutely no one’s surprise, FOX has renewed NEW GIRL, GLEE and RAISING HOPE for their respective 2d, 4th and 3rd seasons. New Girl, of course, is the network’s biggest new scripted show of the season, and while Glee is no longer the powerhouse it once was, it’s still a clear hit. Raising Hope is […]

> The third week of a network season is a critical one.  Ratings erosion after a series or season premiere is expected and even acceptable, because it’s understood that not every viewer drawn by hype and marketing will be a satisfied customer.  But a continued fall in Week 3 can be a sign of trouble, […]

    NETWORK UPDATE:  EMPIRE, SURVIVOR, SVU and CHICAGO PD all gained 0.1 in final numbers, while BLACK-ISH lost the same. There was no change for the CW shows.         Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  The baseball National League WILD CARD GAME again showed strength after Tuesday’s […]