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WEEKEND STUDIO ESTIMATES December 14-16

The weekend looks a little softer than it did yesterday ($131 million for the top 12 films rather than $142 million).  The Hobbit is looking like an $85 million opening weekend instead of almost $99 million.   Still a recor...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

Weekend Studio Estimates DECEMBER 27-29

Based on Friday’s grosses, the final weekend of 2013 looks like a great finish: $186 million for the top 12 films Friday-Sunday, down a touch from yesterday’s estimate but still up significantly from the same weeken...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Monday 9.26.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED

  BROADCAST FINALS ABC:  Unlike last week, when the platforms aired different games, MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL was a simulcast, with the broadcast end down 1.54 to 2.27. CBS:  THE NEIGHBORHOOD dipped 0.04 to 0.46, BOB HEARTS...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS November 9-11

This weekend is looking very strong: over $150 million for the top 12 films Friday-Sunday, up 22% from a typical second weekend in November.  James Bond’s latest adventure starring Daniel Craig is eagerly awaited by audi...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.7.2017

        NETWORK FINALS:  SHARK TANK gained 0.1 in final numbers.         Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  We found itself at the top of Friday...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 25 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 9.23.2014

  NETWORK UPDATE:  The ratings adjustment gods were kind to ABC, as DANCING WITH THE STARS climbed 0.1 to 1.7, AGENTS OF SHIELD gained 0.2 to a more presentable 2.1, and FOREVER went up 0.1 to 1.8–which gave it 2d p...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

NIELSENWAR 2014-15: The NBC Schedule – Grid and Instant Analysis

  NBC has kept a lot of is pieces in place, but also made some significant changes for next season, especially on its once-signature Thursday night.  Let’s dig in. MONDAY:  No surprise that THE VOICE is staying whe...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

SHOWBUZZDAILY FRIDAY NETWORK SCORECARD – 4.17.2015

  An unimpressive night for shows that were hoping to impress. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAIL: For each broadcast program (or hour segment), the chart below displays preliminary key advertiser demographics (adult 18-34, 18-49 and 25-...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

The Sked: WEDNESDAY RATINGS October 19

>The fast nationals for Wednesday give Game 1 of the World Series a 3.9 Adult 18-49 rating (yet to be time zone adjusted).  Last night we predicted a 3.8 in the fast nationals and a 4.1 in the official nationals.  Thi...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.8.2021

        NETWORK FINALS:  There were significant adjustments (to the next tenth) for THE BACHELOR, THE NEIGHBORHOOD, ELLEN’S GAME OF GAMES and THE WALL.         Broadcast Official Natio...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.26.2020

        NETWORK FINALS:  NCIS: NEW ORLEANS lost 0.1 in final numbers.          Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  Showtime’s HOMELAND end...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

SHOWBUZZDAILY THURSDAY NETWORK SCORECARD – 12.27.2018

  Goodbye, I FEEL BAD. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAIL: For each broadcast program (or hour segment), the chart below displays preliminary live+same day key advertiser demographics (adult 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 ratings), audience skew...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 100 Monday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 4.27.2015

  NETWORK UPDATE:  CBS bore the brunt of Monday’s adjustments, with 0.1 drops for 2 BROKE GIRLS, MIKE & MOLLY and STALKER.  In addition, THE NIGHT SHIFT fell 0.1. CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  LOVE & HIP HOP ATLANTA ...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 
 

The Sked: THURSDAY RATINGS December 22

>Last night FOX concluded The X Factor last night and hit a 3.8 Adult 18-49 rating for the night, which might go up to a 3.9 in the official nationals later today.  CBS finished in second place with an all-repeat lineup, w...
by Mitch Metcalf
 

 

 

SKEDBALL: Weekly Sports TV Ratings 9.19-9.25.2022

Here are the full week sports ratings for Monday September 19 through Sunday September 25, 2022. Eligible programs include sporting events on broadcast and cable networks (minimum audience size 200K Persons 2+ live+same day). P...
by Mitch Metcalf