CBS' 'Bang' pulls Thursday ratings upset

Fox's ''American Idol'' was again down sharply on its second night of the season, with CBS comedy ''The Big Bang Theory'' edging ahead of the music competition among young adults in preliminary results. While ''Idol'' has been beaten in the past by special programming like the Winter Olympics, this is believed to be the first time a regular series has matched or bested the show in the key adults 18-49 demo.According to preliminary national estimates from Nielsen, Thursday's one-hour edition of ''American Idol'' averaged a 5.6 rating/15 share in adults 18-49 and 17.7 million viewers overall , down 28% in the demo vs. the comparable night a year ago. This came one night after its premiere demo score (7.4) represented a 24% fall-off from last year.Though ''Idol'' was the night's No. 1 show, it was CBS comedy ''The Big Bang Theory'' , celebrating its 100th episode , that edged ahead in adults 18-49 (5.2 to 5.1) one year after ''Idol'' crushed ''Big Bang,'' 7.0 to 4.2. ''Idol'' still led last night's battle in total viewers, 16.2 million to 15.7 million. (While ''Idol'' is expected to edge up in the nationals to a 5.2 demo score for the 8 o'clock half-hour, according to Fox, ''Big Bang'' is also expected to round up to a 5.3.)''Idol'' dominated the 8:30 p.m. half-hour with a 6.1/15 in 18-49 and 19.3 million viewers to a 3.6/9 and 11.7 million for runner-up ''Rob'' on CBS, which declined by 12% from its strong premiere of last week. ''Big Bang'' itself came within a tick of its week-ago average.CBS also was looking good at 9 p.m. with rookie drama ''Person of Interest'' (3.3/8 in 18-49, 14.3 million viewers overall), which was up a tick from last week for a series high; the show seems to be benefiting from a stronger lead-in as well as reduced crime drama competition at Fox, where ''The Finder'' (2.2/5 in 18-49, 6.8 million viewers overall), while up from last week thanks to its ''Idol'' lead-in, is not nearly as strong as the show that had been airing at 9, ''Bones.''''Person of Interest'' placed second in 18-49 to ABC's ''Grey's Anatomy'' (3.4/8 in 18-49, 9.3 million viewers overall) while moving ahead in adults 25-54 (4.5/10 to 4.1/9). The Eye also stayed on top, at least among the broadcast networks, in all key categories with ''The Mentalist'' (2.9/8 in 18-49, 14.0 million viewers overall), which was up week to week while ABC's ''Private Practice'' was down (2.1/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall).NBC opened meekly with ''30 Rock'' (1.6/4 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall) and then edged up at 8:30 p.m. with ''Parks and Recreation'' (2.0/5 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall), which logged its best 18-49 score since Nov. 17 and tied with ABC's ''Wipeout'' for third in 18-49 at 8:30. ''Parks'' also closed the gap a bit with CBS' ''Rob'' in adults 18-49, trailing by 4 shares after lagging by 6 shares a week ago; and in adults 18-34, the NBC comedy moved ahead (2.3/7 to 2.0/6).Also for NBC, ''The Office'' (2.9/7 in 18-49, 6.0 million viewers overall) was on par with last week, placing third in 18-49 and first in 18-34 (3.4/10), but ''Up All Night'' (1.9/5 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall) fell a tick from its modest Thursday premiere of last week. And drama ''The Firm'' doesn't figure to stay in its 10 p.m. slot much longer after dipping to a 0.9/2 in 18-49 and 3.4 million viewers overall.At CW, ''The Vampire Diaries'' (1.1/3 in 18-49, 2.7 million viewers overall) held up well opposite ''Idol,'' dipping a tick in most categories and just 5% in total viewers. Also down a bit was 9 p.m. rookie drama ''The Secret Circle'' (0.7/2 in 18-49, 1.7 million viewers overall).Preliminary 18-49 averages for the night: Fox, 3.9/10; CBS, 3.5/9; ABC, 2.5/6; NBC, 1.7/4; Univision, 1.5/4; CW, 0.9/2.In total viewers: CBS, 14.0 million; Fox, 10.1 million; ABC, 7.1 million; NBC, 4.2 million; Univision, 3.7 million; CW, 2.2 million. Contact Rick Kissell at rick.kissell@variety.com

The Bachelor Episode Recap: Week 3

The women get to Bay Area where Ben meets track of his sister Julia to inform her about a few of the ladies who have separated itself. He mentions, Lindzi, Courtney - with whom he thinks his sis would hit them back - Kacie B. which Jennifer is the greatest kisser to date. Apparently, he and the sister are close.Chris Harrison gets to your accommodation to inform the ladies you will see an organization date along with a two on-on-one dates. "When you are getting time with Ben, make the most of it," he urges. The very first card would go to Emily plus they trigger to climb atop the Bay Bridge. Emily is afraid, consequently, because they prepare to ascend 535 ft. It begins off easy, but because the climb will get steeper, Emily starts to stress. To calm her fears, Ben decides the only real factor he is able to do is hug her. They finally allow it to be. (There is no way Ben wouldn't offer her a rose next, right?)The 2 possess a romantic dinner and discuss Ben's Bachelorette experience. Emily shares her abysmal dating encounters for example her foray into internet dating that led to a collection-track of her older brother. Their date also hits a much deeper level when Ben grabs the rose and informs Emily that his father loved his mother while he thought she was wiser than he was. He adds, "I believe you are most likely wiser than me and that i always attempt to meet my father's anticipation and also the guy he was." The 2 hug and drink some champagne as fireworks appear without anyone's knowledge.It is time for that group date, which matches to Blakeley, Jaclyn, Kacie B, Erika, Samantha, Jamie, Monica, Rachel, Nicki, Elyse and Casey S, they are going skiing. However in Bay Area? In summer time? The Bachelor causes it to be happen. The women placed on their finest bikinis and skis and mind lower the hill. The majority of the women are missing within the skiing department - so with many different butts in mid-air, Ben is taking pleasure in his day.Ben, putting on his best vest, steals Rachel away throughout the evening area of the date. They bond over being laid-back and she or he takes Harrison's advice by tugging him set for a hug. Kacie B. grabs him next to ensure that they are able to have a while to reunite. They walk submit hands as Kacie informs him how hard it's to determine him using the other women.In the hotel, Brittney will get the following date, but she's under thrilled she states her heart's not inside it and decides she's going home. Kudos for Brit to be honest. She finds Ben on his date and allows him know. He informs another women after which hands the rose to Rachel.Lindzi will get the alternative one-on-one date plus they walk and trolly round the city, eating some frozen treats and chilling out. They finish up in City Hall in which the lights switch on and Matt Nathanson begins playing. They dance, hug after which visit dinner. Ben immediately asks her why she's single. Lindzi discusses being crazily for each other and becoming split up with using a text that sounds too wild to be real. But alas, she's managed to move on and prepared for love and also the two create a toast to poking fun at themselves. No real surprise here, Lindzi will get the rose plus they finish the date after some piano-playing.The following day, Harrison will get a phone call from the "mysterious" lady who feels that they includes a reference to Ben and wishes to see where it'll lead. Shawntel, from Brad's season, wants her chance with Ben before he possibly will get engaged. She meets Chris in the hotel and would go to get gussied up before coming back allow it her best shot. In the rose ceremony, meanwhile, Courtney is creating a stir and problem the women round her. Obviously, Ben doesn't have clue and she's on her behalf very best behavior before her.Shawntel arrives and walks right beyond the women, who're very confused, and finds a shocked Ben. The ladies are looking them lower because they awkwardly chat and Shawntel informs him that because they have spoke a couple of occasions, she must determine if some thing can there be. She requests a rose and provides him time for you to consider it. Shawntel then describes her situation towards the as well as they are not getting it. Most think she's filled with it and also the relaxation just rip on her behalf. Courtney states it isn't what she registered for, consider when are twists not an element of the Bachelor? "We do not reuse Brad's Rubbish trash." Jaclyn adds.Chris stages in and announces it's the perfect time for that rose ceremony. Ben states he's at ease with his decision before giving the roses to Courtney (who hesitates and calls out Shawntel), Kacie B, Elyse, Jamie, Jennifer, Kasey S, Blakeley, Monica, Nicki, Samantha and ... Ben would go to say a couple of words, but Erika passes out. She eventually will get better and Ben hands out his final rose to nobody. So Shawntel, Erika and Jaclyn are going home.What have you think about this week's episode? Did Shawntel should be shot lower? show less

'Annie' on Broadway Now Casting Kids in New you are able to city

'Annie' on Broadway Now Casting Kids in New you are able to city The month of the month of january 13, 2012 Back Stage is becoming controlling a casting notice for your approaching Broadway revival of "Annie." The musical, of a youthful orphan who visits pay a wealthy guy, has music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, together with a magazine by Thomas Meehan. James Lapine will direct the expansion. Rehearsals are slated to begin late Summer season/Fall 2012 plus an opening date isn't set.This really is really the notice available through Back Stage Casting. (Subscription needed.) "ANNIE," KIDS, B'WAY Arielle Tepper Madover (push.) is casting the arrival Broadway output of "Annie. "SeekingAnnie: girl, 11 years old, any ethnicity, positive, spunky and wise beyond her years, features a deep-sitting longing to discover her birth parents, and may visit nothing to make this happen goal, features a heart of gold, despite her share of mischievous situations, any and every girl can interact with her in ways, is honest, forthright, and contains a magnetic personality, artist must have an excellent singing range, great comedy timing, and ideal dance capabilities Molly: girl, 6 years of age, any ethnicity, littlest in the orphans, Annie takes it upon herself to think about special proper proper care of Molly and become her large sister whenever feasible, artist must have excellent singing and dancing capabilities Pepper: girl, 11 years old, any ethnicity, the cruel cookie from the amount of orphans, artist must have excellent singing and dancing capabilities Kate: girl, a long time old, any ethnicity, almost a maximum of Molly, artist must have excellent singing and dancing capabilities Tessie: girl, 10 years old, any ethnicity, a cry-baby, artist must have excellent singing and dancing capabilities This summer time: girl, 12 years old, any ethnicity, most silent in the orphans, artist must have excellent singing and dancing capabilities Duffy: girl, 12 years old, any ethnicity, earliest and finest in the orphans, artist must have excellent singing and dancing capabilities.To audition, create a short musical theater song from or possibly in the kind of the show. Bring written music inside the correct key an accompanist is provided, but may not transpose. Bring current picture and resume, attached together.To learn more about child artists, visit our Back Stage Kids page.Download our FREE Back Stage Kids Guide! Kickstart your boy or daughter's Career! 'Annie' on Broadway Now Casting Kids in New you are able to city The month of the month of january 13, 2012 Back Stage is becoming controlling a casting notice for your approaching Broadway revival of "Annie." The musical, of a youthful orphan who visits pay a wealthy guy, has music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, together with a magazine by Thomas Meehan. James Lapine will direct the expansion. Rehearsals are slated to begin late Summer season/Fall 2012 plus an opening date isn't set.This really is really the notice available through Back Stage Casting. (Subscription needed.)"ANNIE," KIDS, B'WAY Arielle Tepper Madover (push.) is casting the arrival Broadway output of "Annie. "SeekingAnnie: girl, 11 years old, any ethnicity, positive, spunky and wise beyond her years, features a deep-sitting longing to discover her birth parents, and may visit nothing to make this happen goal, features a heart of gold, despite her share of mischievous situations, any and every girl can interact with her for some reason, is honest, forthright, and contains a magnetic personality, artist must have an excellent singing range, great comedy timing, and ideal dance capabilities Molly: girl, 6 years old, any ethnicity, littlest in the orphans, Annie takes it upon herself to think about special proper proper care of Molly and become her large sister whenever feasible, artist must have excellent singing and dancing capabilities Pepper: girl, 11 years old, any ethnicity, the cruel cookie from the amount of orphans, artist must have excellent singing and dancing capabilities Kate: girl, a long time old, any ethnicity, almost a maximum of Molly, artist must have excellent singing and dancing capabilities Tessie: girl, 10 years old, any ethnicity, a cry-baby, artist must have excellent singing and dancing capabilities This summer time: girl, 12 years old, any ethnicity, most silent in the orphans, artist must have excellent singing and dancing capabilities Duffy: girl, 12 years old, any ethnicity, earliest and finest in the orphans, artist must have excellent singing and dancing capabilities.To audition, create a short musical theater song from or possibly in design for that show. Bring written music inside the correct key an accompanist is provided, but may not transpose. Bring current picture and resume, attached together.To learn more about child artists, visit our Back Stage Kids page.Download our FREE Back Stage Kids Guide! Kickstart your boy or daughter's Career!

Whoopi Goldberg Signs On to The Middle

Whoopi Goldberg Whoopi Goldberg will guest-star on an upcoming episode of ABC's The Middle, the show's executive producer announced Wednesday at the winter TV previews. Get more scoop on your favorite shows in our Winter TV previewGoldberg will appear on the 21st episode as the guidance counselor of Sue (Eden Shur), executive producer Eileen Heisler said during a panel that also featured the showrunners of ABC's other Wednesday night comedies, Suburgatory, Modern Family and Happy Endings.Also coming soon to visit the Heck family is TV veteran Ed Asner. "We're kind of playing Mary Tyler Moore tic-tac-toe," Heisler said, although she didn't elaborate on what role Asner would play.The other showrunners also touted some of their upcoming guest stars. Steve Levitan confirmed that Kevin Hart would return as one of Phil's friends for at least one more episode. Also coming up on Modern Family: Greg Kinnear will play a business associate of Phil's who kisses Claire (Julie Bowen) on the mouth. Ellen Barkin will play Phil's rival real estate agent and Bobby Cannavale will play Louis, the former clown partner of Cam's Fizbo.Get more news from ABC's day at TCAAs previously reported, Wilmer Valderrama and Alicia Silverstone will guest-star on Suburgatory. Upcoming Happy Endings guest stars include Michael McKean, Megan Mullally, Ed Begley Jr. (as himself) and Lone Star's James Wolk as a "serious-ish boyfriend" for Max (Adam Pally), according to Endings executive producer David Caspe.And what's the biggest spoiler coming up on any of these shows? "Next week, Lily says f---," Levitan said. We kind of hope he's not kidding.

Akira's Been Shut Lower. Again.

More budget and/or script issues...Somebody* really, really does indeed not need the live action remake of anime adventure Akira to happen. Because the film is within limbo after Warner Bros. professionals bought the expansion offices shut lower so more work could be accomplished round the script.In line with the Warmth Vision blog, the film, which finally made an appearance being approaching shooting this year, remains a sizable headache for your studio, even though exact reason appears unclear. The main suspect seems being the movie's old enemy: its script, that's still giving problems.Though director Jaume Collet-Serra as well as the producers had sliced how large your financial allowance and begun dragging in the cast including Garrett Hedlund, Ken Watanabe, Helena Bonham Carter and Billy Burke, the issues imply that they are likely to now finish off reserved when Akira pulls itself back on its foot.Tthat "when" not "if" seems being the present thought at this time around: Warners has invested considerable money and time developing this behemoth and isn't prone to let it just disappear into history one of the large not successful projects. But given how cost conscious the big art galleries are becoming recently, it appears sensible that everyone involved is trying being careful...*Possibly everybody.

Tom Cruise, Def Leppard Fan? Guitarist States, 'Yes'

Frat boy anthem and beer-chugging track 'Pour Some Sugar on Me,' by Def Leppard, is a one of the seminal tunes in the hair-metal era -- no less than according to Tom Cruise. Inside an interview with NoiseCreep, Leppard guitarist Phil Collen recounted his visit to the audience of Cruise's approaching film, 'Rock old range,' in which the 'Mission: Impossible' star plays rock star Stacee Jaxx, lead singer in the eighties band Toolbox. Collen and also the bandmates were requested to find out Cruise film a scene where he sings 'Pour Some Sugar on Me.' After Tom sang the song within the own voice -- which impressed this rock band -- he needed time for you to provide Def Leppard some praise. "I used to be really pleased with how lower-to-earth Tom was," mentioned Collen. "He was very humble and extremely told us how he thought 'Pour Some Sugar on Me' would be a complete classic. He mentioned it deserved all of the respect and attention they can provide. And then we were certainly honored." No matter what your opinion is of 'Pour Some Sugar on Me,' watching Tom Cruise sing it'll hopefully bring a grin towards the song's finest detractors. But you will have to delay until June 1, when 'Rock of Ages' hits theaters, to finally participate in it. [via NoiseCreep] [Photo: WireImage] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Lily Collins Cast in 'The Evil Dead' Remake: Report

Snow White, this is not. According to Bloody Disgusting, Lily Collins has just been cast in the remake of the 1981 horror classic, 'The Evil Dead.' She will play Mia, a recovering drug addict who heads to a cabin in the woods with four of her friends. For those unfamiliar with the original film, the group ends up stumbling upon the Book of the Dead, and soon become possessed by a group of demons. Side note: BD has no official source on this story, so this news should be categorized, at least for the time being, as a rumor. Collins, who starred in 2009's 'The Blind Side,' is set to appear in the upcoming Snow White film 'Mirror Mirror' (a.k.a. the one with Julia Roberts, not Kristen Stewart). Needless to say, 'Evil Dead' is pretty much the exact opposite. Look at Lily showing off her range. [via Bloody Disgusting] [Photo: WireImage] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook