The Glazer family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said Thursday that it will be donating 1 million the disaster relief efforts in Florida following Hurricane Ian.
“The destruction suffered in Southwest Florida and the damage inflicted throughout our state will be felt for some time,” Buccaneers co-owner Darcie Glazer Kassewitz said. “It will take entire communities resiliently working together for an extended period, and our family is committed to aiding in the recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the countless people affected, the heroic first responders and all of those helping to keep others safe.”
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“The destruction suffered in Southwest Florida and the damage inflicted throughout our state will be felt for some time,” Buccaneers co-owner Darcie Glazer Kassewitz said. “It will take entire communities resiliently working together for an extended period, and our family is committed to aiding in the recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the countless people affected, the heroic first responders and all of those helping to keep others safe.”
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- 9/30/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
2Nd Update: The NFL said Thursday that the Tampa Ba Buccaneers-Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday night will be played at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium as originally planned, after Hurricane Ian’s wrath forced league officials earlier in the week to consider moving the primetime showdown out of Florida.
Hurricane Ian landed as a Category 4 storm on Wednesday, with the main force hitting Florida’s west coast around Fort Myers, which is about 90 miles south of Tampa. That spared the Bucs’ home stadium enough that the league agreed today to keep the game as planned. The Tom Brady-Patrick Mahomes showdown had already been set as NBC’s Sunday Night Football game this week.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the many thousands in the Southwest Florida region who have been severely impacted by Hurricane Ian,” the Bucs said in a statement today. “We are also very...
Hurricane Ian landed as a Category 4 storm on Wednesday, with the main force hitting Florida’s west coast around Fort Myers, which is about 90 miles south of Tampa. That spared the Bucs’ home stadium enough that the league agreed today to keep the game as planned. The Tom Brady-Patrick Mahomes showdown had already been set as NBC’s Sunday Night Football game this week.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the many thousands in the Southwest Florida region who have been severely impacted by Hurricane Ian,” the Bucs said in a statement today. “We are also very...
- 9/29/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Category 4 Hurricane Ian made landfall this afternoon near Fort Myers, Florida with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. In doing so, it became the fifth-largest storm to hit the U.S. mainland — at least in recorded history — and the Weather Channel was there to cover it.
Meteorologist Jim Cantore was at ground zero to document the storm’s arrival, an assignment that is not without its risks.
Cantore was doing a live man-on-the-street report in sustained 61 mph winds — with gusts to 110 mph — when he was blown backward as a tree branch shot across the street, hit him in the leg and knocked him over.
Hurricane Ian: Deadline’s Full Coverage
The footage also gives a sense of just how hard Cantore has to struggle to remain in place — much less upright — further evidence of which is the street sign blown down behind him as he grabs onto another for balance.
Jim...
Meteorologist Jim Cantore was at ground zero to document the storm’s arrival, an assignment that is not without its risks.
Cantore was doing a live man-on-the-street report in sustained 61 mph winds — with gusts to 110 mph — when he was blown backward as a tree branch shot across the street, hit him in the leg and knocked him over.
Hurricane Ian: Deadline’s Full Coverage
The footage also gives a sense of just how hard Cantore has to struggle to remain in place — much less upright — further evidence of which is the street sign blown down behind him as he grabs onto another for balance.
Jim...
- 9/28/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS News and The Weather Channel have announced a partnership on weather reporting and technology.
The Weather Channel’s reports will be featured during the network’s morning and evening newscasts, including CBS Mornings and CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell, as well as the CBS News Streaming Network. The partnership also includes investigative reports from both outlets on climate.
Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations, said in a statement, “By bringing together CBS News and the Weather Channel’s weather teams and virtual view technology, we will not only be able to forecast the weather but show viewers what it’s really going to look like.” He called it “a holistic partnership that brings together the scale of both companies’ reporting teams, technologies and audiences.”
Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, the owner of The Weather Channel, appeared on CBS Mornings to announce the partnership.
The Weather Channel’s reports will be featured during the network’s morning and evening newscasts, including CBS Mornings and CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell, as well as the CBS News Streaming Network. The partnership also includes investigative reports from both outlets on climate.
Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations, said in a statement, “By bringing together CBS News and the Weather Channel’s weather teams and virtual view technology, we will not only be able to forecast the weather but show viewers what it’s really going to look like.” He called it “a holistic partnership that brings together the scale of both companies’ reporting teams, technologies and audiences.”
Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, the owner of The Weather Channel, appeared on CBS Mornings to announce the partnership.
- 3/28/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS News hasn’t put the same kind of spotlight on weather as many of its rivals, but that may all be about to change as quickly as a shift in the wind.
The Paramount Global news unit is teaming with The Weather Channel to bring more reporting on weather and climate to CBS News programs including “CBS Mornings” and “The CBS Evening News,” as well as the division’s streaming efforts. Some of the most popular Weather Channel personalities — including Stephanie Abrams, Jim Cantore and Mike Bettes — are likely to turn up on CBS News programs in reports that originate from Weather Channel’s Atlanta headquarters. CBS viewers will also get to see augmented-reality technology that helps depict what a specific community might look like while in the midst of a tornado, snow or rain. The two media outlets will also team up to cover weather and climate news...
The Paramount Global news unit is teaming with The Weather Channel to bring more reporting on weather and climate to CBS News programs including “CBS Mornings” and “The CBS Evening News,” as well as the division’s streaming efforts. Some of the most popular Weather Channel personalities — including Stephanie Abrams, Jim Cantore and Mike Bettes — are likely to turn up on CBS News programs in reports that originate from Weather Channel’s Atlanta headquarters. CBS viewers will also get to see augmented-reality technology that helps depict what a specific community might look like while in the midst of a tornado, snow or rain. The two media outlets will also team up to cover weather and climate news...
- 3/28/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande made a surprise appearance on The Weather Channel’s “Amhq” forecast this morning (May 27) to report that it is, indeed, raining.
The pop singers, who released their collaborative single “Rain on Me” on Friday (May 22), joined meteorologists Jim Cantore, Stephanie Abrams and Jen Carfagno to promote their new single with a hilarious video. In the clip, Gaga and Grande stand under umbrellas while not-so-natural “rain” falls on them.
Says Gaga at the top of the clip: “Today, it is pouring rain. We are soaking wet. And while some are complaining of the recent downpour, we would like to celebrate the rain.”
Delivering a forecast dripping in sarcasm fits perfectly with the central theme of “Rain on Me” — appreciating life and living it to the fullest, even through its darkest moments.
The two cheekily include lyrics from their new song throughout the forecast, with Grande saying: “Rain on me,...
The pop singers, who released their collaborative single “Rain on Me” on Friday (May 22), joined meteorologists Jim Cantore, Stephanie Abrams and Jen Carfagno to promote their new single with a hilarious video. In the clip, Gaga and Grande stand under umbrellas while not-so-natural “rain” falls on them.
Says Gaga at the top of the clip: “Today, it is pouring rain. We are soaking wet. And while some are complaining of the recent downpour, we would like to celebrate the rain.”
Delivering a forecast dripping in sarcasm fits perfectly with the central theme of “Rain on Me” — appreciating life and living it to the fullest, even through its darkest moments.
The two cheekily include lyrics from their new song throughout the forecast, with Grande saying: “Rain on me,...
- 5/27/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
The Weather Channel cabler will return to the lineup of Verizon Fios next week after a four-year absence.
Weather Channel, now owned by Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, was dropped by Verizon Fios in March 2015. Weather Channel had been a staple of the cable TV bundle since its launch in 1982, but in recent years the channel has faced carriage losses as viewers turn to digital sources for instantaneous weather reports.
Weather Channel has also faced pressure on its distribution base as MVPDs look to assemble smaller channel bundles rather than the broad menu that has historically defined cable TV service. Verizon Fios like other MVPDs has struggled with subscriber defections. At the end of 2018 Fios counted about 4.5 million domestic subscribers.
“We are happy to bring Fios TV customers another trusted resource for weather information with the addition of The Weather Channel to our Fios lineup,” said Erin McPherson, Verizon’s Head of Content Strategy,...
Weather Channel, now owned by Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, was dropped by Verizon Fios in March 2015. Weather Channel had been a staple of the cable TV bundle since its launch in 1982, but in recent years the channel has faced carriage losses as viewers turn to digital sources for instantaneous weather reports.
Weather Channel has also faced pressure on its distribution base as MVPDs look to assemble smaller channel bundles rather than the broad menu that has historically defined cable TV service. Verizon Fios like other MVPDs has struggled with subscriber defections. At the end of 2018 Fios counted about 4.5 million domestic subscribers.
“We are happy to bring Fios TV customers another trusted resource for weather information with the addition of The Weather Channel to our Fios lineup,” said Erin McPherson, Verizon’s Head of Content Strategy,...
- 6/19/2019
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
The Weather Channel has apologized to viewers for any inconvenience after it was knocked off the air Thursday morning by what it said was a malicious software attack on the network.
“We experienced issues with this morning’s live broadcast following a malicious software attack on the network, the channel said in a statement on Twitter. “We were able to restore programming quickly through backup mechanisms. Federal law enforcement is actively investigating the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience to viewers as we work to resolve the matter.”
The attack occurred during the network’s morning show, Amhq, which was scheduled to start at 6 Am Et. Instead of live programming, viewers saw a taped episode of Heavy Rescue: 401. The show returned to the air at 7:39 Am Et with a commercial break, and at 7:43 a.m., its anchors explained what had occurred.
“The Weather Channel, sadly, has been...
“We experienced issues with this morning’s live broadcast following a malicious software attack on the network, the channel said in a statement on Twitter. “We were able to restore programming quickly through backup mechanisms. Federal law enforcement is actively investigating the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience to viewers as we work to resolve the matter.”
The attack occurred during the network’s morning show, Amhq, which was scheduled to start at 6 Am Et. Instead of live programming, viewers saw a taped episode of Heavy Rescue: 401. The show returned to the air at 7:39 Am Et with a commercial break, and at 7:43 a.m., its anchors explained what had occurred.
“The Weather Channel, sadly, has been...
- 4/18/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Hurricane Michael has temporarily elbowed Hurricane Trump out of the headlines — actually, that’s probably more wish than reality. However, as news operations shift resources toward covering the massive Category 4 storm in the Florida panhandle, countless news reporters and weathercasters will drape themselves with station-logo ponchos — the better to get drenched and steel themselves against 155 mph winds, all in the name of a kickass live shot.
In the scheme of things, it’s silly: Everyone knows it’s really, really windy outside. And it’s clearly dangerous; as TV writer Kevin Biegel shared on Twitter, “Can the reporters in Florida please stop with the weather porn of standing in the wind? Growing up in Florida we knew of a woman whose boyfriend was decapitated by a piece of plywood in a hurricane — don’t go outside, you dolts.”
Logic be damned: If there’s a chance to abandon the safety...
In the scheme of things, it’s silly: Everyone knows it’s really, really windy outside. And it’s clearly dangerous; as TV writer Kevin Biegel shared on Twitter, “Can the reporters in Florida please stop with the weather porn of standing in the wind? Growing up in Florida we knew of a woman whose boyfriend was decapitated by a piece of plywood in a hurricane — don’t go outside, you dolts.”
Logic be damned: If there’s a chance to abandon the safety...
- 10/11/2018
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
Jim Cantore is well-known meteorologist that has made a name for himself by reporting on major storms and documenting their effect for the public. He’s had a very impressive career and has most notably been seen to report on several very serious hurricanes that have made landfall in the Us. He admittedly started up as a meteorologist right out of college and has been doing it ever since. Jim is a person that absolutely loves his job and sees himself doing the same thing until retirement. That kind of dedication to a job such as this is awesome to see
The Top Five Jim Cantore Storm Coverage Moments of All-Time...
The Top Five Jim Cantore Storm Coverage Moments of All-Time...
- 9/14/2017
- by Wake
- TVovermind.com
An 11-year-old boy from Mullica Hill, New Jersey, was granted the opportunity of a lifetime when he delivered a live report on The Weather Channel‘s Weather Center Live.
Ryland Mishura, who was diagnosed with a life-threatening metabolic condition, has always wanted to be a weatherman. And on April 12, his dreams came true when Make-a-Wish America brought him to The Weather Channel’s studio for a tour and allowed him to report on-air.
“We’re going see those showers right here coming in at 12 p.m.,” Ryland, sporting a sharp blue shirt and tie, says in the report. “And at 1 p.
Ryland Mishura, who was diagnosed with a life-threatening metabolic condition, has always wanted to be a weatherman. And on April 12, his dreams came true when Make-a-Wish America brought him to The Weather Channel’s studio for a tour and allowed him to report on-air.
“We’re going see those showers right here coming in at 12 p.m.,” Ryland, sporting a sharp blue shirt and tie, says in the report. “And at 1 p.
- 4/19/2017
- by Rose Minutaglio
- PEOPLE.com
The Weather Channel meteorologist Dave Schwartz has died after a long battle with cancer, according to the station. He was 63.
"It is with a heavy heart and great sadness to let you know that Dave Schwartz has passed away," the Weather Channel said in a statement on Facebook. "He was a fan and staff favorite because he so obviously loved what he did and had a unique ability to draw viewers into the fascinating world of weather.
"His passion for weather was contagious and inspired many to enter the field of meteorology. His passion and love of weather will never be forgotten,...
"It is with a heavy heart and great sadness to let you know that Dave Schwartz has passed away," the Weather Channel said in a statement on Facebook. "He was a fan and staff favorite because he so obviously loved what he did and had a unique ability to draw viewers into the fascinating world of weather.
"His passion for weather was contagious and inspired many to enter the field of meteorology. His passion and love of weather will never be forgotten,...
- 7/31/2016
- by Blake Bakkila, @bcbakkila
- People.com - TV Watch
The Weather Channel meteorologist Dave Schwartz has died after a long battle with cancer, according to the station. He was 63. "It is with a heavy heart and great sadness to let you know that Dave Schwartz has passed away," the Weather Channel said in a statement on Facebook. "He was a fan and staff favorite because he so obviously loved what he did and had a unique ability to draw viewers into the fascinating world of weather. "His passion for weather was contagious and inspired many to enter the field of meteorology. His passion and love of weather will never be forgotten,...
- 7/31/2016
- by Blake Bakkila, @bcbakkila
- PEOPLE.com
Would you prefer to watch a viral video featuring an adorable little baby being adorable? Or a video of local news anchor being absolutely nutso? Guess what: You don’t have to choose! This video is all of the above, wrapped into one.
Watch as a little girl gets excited and starts jumping around every time Jim Cantore, The Weather Channel’s longtime meteorologist, starts freaking out over thunder snow:
Sometimes you can have it all.
It’s so cute how excited the baby gets just seeing someone else get excited. It’s also weird how excited the weatherman gets about thunder. Also, basically the opposite of how anyone actually living in the storm feels.
Anyway, find out why North West is rocking a ‘Baby Yeezy’ buttetproof vest:...
Watch as a little girl gets excited and starts jumping around every time Jim Cantore, The Weather Channel’s longtime meteorologist, starts freaking out over thunder snow:
Sometimes you can have it all.
It’s so cute how excited the baby gets just seeing someone else get excited. It’s also weird how excited the weatherman gets about thunder. Also, basically the opposite of how anyone actually living in the storm feels.
Anyway, find out why North West is rocking a ‘Baby Yeezy’ buttetproof vest:...
- 2/18/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
Jim Cantore, The Weather Channel anchor, has gone viral after his over-the-top reaction to Thundersnow was broadcast live for everyone to enjoy. Jim Cantore’s Thundersnow Reaction Goes Viral Cantore, a Weather Channel weatherman, was in New England over the Valentine’s Day weekend, reporting on the record-breaking cold weather and snow when the thundersnow hit on Sunday. […]
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- 2/17/2015
- by Olivia Truffaut
- Uinterview
It's safe to say The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore really, really loves his job. The meteorologist and self-proclaimed "weather geek" whooped, cheered, and quite literally jumped for joy while covering the storm in New England over the weekend. When he experienced "thundersnow" - as in, thunder happening while it's snowing - he was more than a little excited, yelling, "Yes! We got it, baby!" Later, he tweeted a link to the hilarious montage of his reactions, writing, "#Thundersnow!! It was a great day at the office !! #5 while On-air & 6 times this morning in Plymouth, Ma Yes Baby!" Watch the great clip above, and then check out more must-see viral videos!
- 2/17/2015
- by Laura-Marie-Meyers
- Popsugar.com
"You gotta be kidding me!" No, no we're not Jim Cantore. While many of you may be dreading the thought of going back to work Tuesday morning after a long holiday weekend, Cantore may just be jumping for joy. In fact, he may just be the happiest employee we've ever seen! While covering the latest East Coast storm over Valentine's Day weekend, The Weather Channel's trusted meteorologist tried to report the latest conditions from the ground. But instead of talking about snowfall amounts or temperatures, Cantore found himself fascinated with the thundersnow. "Yes! We got it baby!" he shared after experiencing the rare weather phenomenon on live television....
- 2/17/2015
- E! Online
No one has ever been as excited about anything as this man is about thundersnow. Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore could not contain his excitement when he witnessed several instances of thundersnow while reporting on Winter Storm Neptune in Boston, Mass., this week. Despite having a beard full of snow and literal ice on his nose and glasses, Cantore was all smiles when he heard the first rumble of thunder. "Oh yes, yes, yes! We got it, baby!" he yelled, jumping up and down in the ankle-deep [...]...
- 2/16/2015
- Us Weekly
Jim Cantore cares more about thundersnow than you do about most things. Thundersnow is the relatively unusual occurrence of thunder and lightning during a snowstorm. Observing these louder, flashier snowstorms has therefore become a sought-after accomplishment for meteorologists and weather nuts. That's why Cantore, who was reporting on winter storm Neptune for the Weather Channel in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is going all "Double Rainbow" in the clip.New Englanders, meanwhile, would probably be much happier about an early arrival of springtime, but no worries, Jim - you're not the only one who feels the snowy excitement.
- 2/16/2015
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- PEOPLE.com
TV Picks: Explore the Depths of Extreme Weather this February and March on The Weather Channel!Two One-Hour Specials and a New Original Series to Dive into the ElementsThis winter, dive into the extreme with The Weather Channel with three new premieres in February and March. Check out the “10 Most Extreme Places” with Jim Cantore, meteorologist and storm tracker, as he explores locales where unpredictable weather conditions are the norm. Then tune into “Weather of Biblical Proportions” for modern-day weather events that bear resemblance to weather stories from the Bible such as Noah’s Ark and the Great Flood, Moses and […]...
- 2/3/2015
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Nik Wallenda (a member of the famous Flying Wallendas family) completed his latest high-risk walk on Sunday night: treading two city blocks of a wire suspended between two Chicago skyscrapers over 500 feet tall. He accomplished the feat while 50,000 fans (including a group who call themselves the Nik Chicks) watched and the Discovery Channel broadcast live. Wallenda completed the second leg of his walk blindfolded—the first time he has attempted that dangerous move. NBC's Willie Geist and Natalie Morales, along with the Weather Channel's Jim Cantore, hosted the Discovery Channel's Skyscraper Live. Wallenda scrapped his plans to take a selfie mid-walk,...
- 11/3/2014
- by Kat Ward
- EW.com - PopWatch
The King of the Highwire is headed to Chicago.
Discovery Channel will air Skyscraper Live With Nik Wallenda on Nov. 2 (at 7 pm Et/4 pm Pt) as the tightrope walker attempts to make his way across the Windy City’s skyline at night time — sans a net or harness.
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NBC News’ Willie Geist, Natalie Morales and The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore will host.
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Discovery Channel will air Skyscraper Live With Nik Wallenda on Nov. 2 (at 7 pm Et/4 pm Pt) as the tightrope walker attempts to make his way across the Windy City’s skyline at night time — sans a net or harness.
Related Fall TV Spectacular: Exclusive Scoop and Photos on 42 Returning Favorites!
NBC News’ Willie Geist, Natalie Morales and The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore will host.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* The View‘s Season 18 debut on Monday — with a revamped panel and new set — drew 3.9 million total viewers,...
- 9/16/2014
- TVLine.com
Nik Wallenda returns with his newest death-defying challenge — a tightrope walk between skyscrapers in Chicago — for Discovery on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. Et. Hosted by NBC News’ Willie Geist, Natalie Morales and The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore, more than 220 countries will be able to watch the telecast simultaneously as the highwire pro tackles “The Windy City” spectacle without any safety tethers or a net. The production will install dozens of cameras across the city and on helicopters, which will roll as Wallenda, a seventh-generation member of famed “Flying Wallenda's, attempts the two-part walk. Also read: Nik Wallenda's Chicago.
- 9/16/2014
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
If you thought Nik Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Grand Canyon (actually, the Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park if you want to be picky about it) seemed like a logistical nightmare, you'll appreciate the inherent challenges of Discovery's latest project. "Everest Jump Live" will not only have to wait for climber Joby Ogwyn to scramble up Mt. Everest, the weather will also need to be conducive for him jumping off of it in a wingsuit. Given that sudden weather changes account for a fair number of climber deaths, the May 11th 9:00 p.m. Et time slot has a caveat -- weather permitting. Just in case everything goes south, however, there will be a lot of commentators on hand to chatter through the time slot. NBC News’ Willie Geist will host, and he will be joined by The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore, who will serve as chief...
- 4/14/2014
- by Liane Bonin Starr
- Hitfix
Discovery Channel says it scheduled Everest Jump Live to debut during the short window of opportunity dictated by weather on Everest. Everest Jump Live is set for Sunday, May 11 at 9 Pm Et/6 Pm Pt. The 2-hour event, chronicling climber Joby Ogwyn‘s attempt to jump from the summit of Mt. Everest wearing a wing suit equipped with cameras, is produced by NBC News’ Peacock Productions. NBC officially unveils its schedule to advertisers Monday morning. NBC News’ Willie Geist will host the jump, and be joined by The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore, who will serve as chief meteorologist and track Everest’s unpredictable weather conditions. Kyle Martino of NBC Sports and Chris Jacobs of Discovery and Velocity will deliver on-the-ground updates at Everest Base Camp, while Geist and Cantore will be based at a studio in New York City. Walking up to the jump, Discovery will broadcast five nights of live late-night programs from Everest,...
- 4/14/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
TV news and notes:
- "The Walking Dead" is coming to broadcast TV. AMC's megahit will go into syndication in fall 2014 via the MyNetworkTV programming service. MyNet will air back-to-back episodes from earlier seasons of "Twd" on a weeknight to be determined later.
- ABC is planning to test "Shark Tank" in the Thursday at 8 p.m. waters by setting a special airing of the hit reality series in the troubled timeslot on April 10. The network is billing it as a "two-night event" -- another episode will air in the show's regular timeslot the following night. The Thursday 8 p.m. hour has been a black hole for ABC in recent years. [THR]
- Netflix has picked up a new original series. "Grace and Frankie" stars Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda as "long-time rivals brought together by a rather unusual change in their marital circumstances": Their respective husbands announce they're in...
- "The Walking Dead" is coming to broadcast TV. AMC's megahit will go into syndication in fall 2014 via the MyNetworkTV programming service. MyNet will air back-to-back episodes from earlier seasons of "Twd" on a weeknight to be determined later.
- ABC is planning to test "Shark Tank" in the Thursday at 8 p.m. waters by setting a special airing of the hit reality series in the troubled timeslot on April 10. The network is billing it as a "two-night event" -- another episode will air in the show's regular timeslot the following night. The Thursday 8 p.m. hour has been a black hole for ABC in recent years. [THR]
- Netflix has picked up a new original series. "Grace and Frankie" stars Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda as "long-time rivals brought together by a rather unusual change in their marital circumstances": Their respective husbands announce they're in...
- 3/20/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Willie Geist has lined up a side gig. “Today” co-host Geist has been chosen to host the Discovery Channel's upcoming “Everest Jump Live,” during which climber Joby Ogwyn will attempt the first wing-suit flight off of the summit of Mt. Everest. Also read: Jon Stewart Creates a New Meme: Willie Geist's Disapproving Glare Geist will be joined by Jim Cantore from The Weather Channel, who will serve as the two-hour special's chief meteorologist and track Everest's unpredictable weather. “Today” personality Geist performed a similar duty last year, providing the play-by-play for “Skywire Live With Nik Wallenda,” during which Wallenda walked over the Grand.
- 3/20/2014
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
NBC News’ Willie Geist will host Discovery Channel’s Everest Live Jump two-hour telecast in which climber Joby Ogwyn will attempt the first wing-suit flight off the summit of Mt. Everest. That’s because the telecast is being produced by NBC News’ Peacock Productions. Interestingly, Geist will also be joined by The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore, who will serve as chief meteorologist and track Everest’s unpredictable weather conditions, while Chris Jacobs and Kyle Martino give live updates. The Weather Channel’s Sam Champion could use the exposure — the launch of his morning program Amhq has produced ratings lower than that network’s prior four-week average in the time period. Discovery says the Mt. Everest jump will be telecast live in May. The Today show co-host also gave the play-by-play account of Nik Wallenda’s tightrope walk over the Grand Canyon during Discovery Channel’s highly rated Skywire Live With Nik Wallenda,...
- 3/20/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Weatherman Jim Cantore has risen to internet viral video fame today with a video out of his quick and casual reaction to a rowdy college student trying to interfere with his news broadcast. The weather in South Carolina was starting to pick up, and Cantore wasn’t going to let any goofy college kid interfere with [&hellip
Weatherman Jim Cantore Demonstrates Casual Ninja Reflexes Live On Air...
Weatherman Jim Cantore Demonstrates Casual Ninja Reflexes Live On Air...
- 1/30/2014
- by Paul
- TVovermind.com
Videobombing is cute when it’s Jennifer Lawrence making faces at Taylor Swift at the Golden Globes, but this insane person who charged at weatherman Jim Cantore in the middle of a Weather Channel segment is something else entirely.
Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore has reported live in the middle of some treacherous weather conditions, but he’s never had to literally fend off an attacker in the middle of a live broadcast. Check out the absolutely bananas video below the jump!
Weatherman Jim Cantore Fights A Videobomber On Camera
A rare winter storm has caused chaos in the American South East, so Jim, the so-called “Rock Star of Meteorologists,” was flown down to South Carolina to report on the icy conditions. However, things got really weird for Jim when a youngster charged at him out of nowhere in the middle of his broadcast, screaming out a Braveheart-esque battle cry...
Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore has reported live in the middle of some treacherous weather conditions, but he’s never had to literally fend off an attacker in the middle of a live broadcast. Check out the absolutely bananas video below the jump!
Weatherman Jim Cantore Fights A Videobomber On Camera
A rare winter storm has caused chaos in the American South East, so Jim, the so-called “Rock Star of Meteorologists,” was flown down to South Carolina to report on the icy conditions. However, things got really weird for Jim when a youngster charged at him out of nowhere in the middle of his broadcast, screaming out a Braveheart-esque battle cry...
- 1/29/2014
- by Shaunna Murphy
- HollywoodLife
Jim Cantore is "The Rock Star of Meteorologists" for a reason. He narrates "Storm Stories" and is generally considered a kick-butt guy in his field. Now he can add impromptu martial artist to the list of reasons.
In the above video, watch as Cantore covers winter storm Leon in Charleston, S.C. He's on the campus of the College of Charleston and apparently, one of the male students decided video bomb Cantore.
As the young fella runs screaming into the shot, Cantore just calmly lifts his knee up and deflects the young man's attack, never missing a beat as he delivers the weather report. Amazing.
Below is the Weather Channel's Top 5 Cantore moments video, which is also a lot of fun.
In the above video, watch as Cantore covers winter storm Leon in Charleston, S.C. He's on the campus of the College of Charleston and apparently, one of the male students decided video bomb Cantore.
As the young fella runs screaming into the shot, Cantore just calmly lifts his knee up and deflects the young man's attack, never missing a beat as he delivers the weather report. Amazing.
Below is the Weather Channel's Top 5 Cantore moments video, which is also a lot of fun.
- 1/29/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore successfully fended off a broadcast intruder while giving a rundown of the weather conditions in South Carolina Tuesday night.
Cantore, dressed for the unusually wintery weather for the southern state, was trying to deliver an update on the conditions from the College of Charleston campus when a young man busted into the frame shouting. Without missing a beat, Cantore raised his right knee and aimed it at the disturber’s groin.
After finishing up his weather talk, Cantor continued, “Obviously, here at the College of Charleston, they are already having a good time." He also put in an eye roll for good measure.
The winter storm hitting the South, on which Cantore was reporting, has made a mess of travel for residents. Gridlock stranded people for hours in their cars after accidents suspended traffic, which was only moderately restored by Wednesday afternoon in cities like Atlanta.
Cantore, dressed for the unusually wintery weather for the southern state, was trying to deliver an update on the conditions from the College of Charleston campus when a young man busted into the frame shouting. Without missing a beat, Cantore raised his right knee and aimed it at the disturber’s groin.
After finishing up his weather talk, Cantor continued, “Obviously, here at the College of Charleston, they are already having a good time." He also put in an eye roll for good measure.
The winter storm hitting the South, on which Cantore was reporting, has made a mess of travel for residents. Gridlock stranded people for hours in their cars after accidents suspended traffic, which was only moderately restored by Wednesday afternoon in cities like Atlanta.
- 1/29/2014
- Uinterview
During Tuesday night’s Weather Channel coverage of Winter Storm Leon, Jim Cantore was broadcasting live from the College of Charleston when he was attacked by a shrieking heckler. “Yeeeeeeaaaaah!” screamed the young rabble rouser before Cantore kneed him in the groin. Also read: The Weather Channel Taunts DirecTV in Full Page Ad Unfazed by this non-weather related disturbance, Cantore finished his live shot, deadpanning, “Obviously here at the College of Charleston, they’re already having a good time!” Also read: DirecTV Drops The Weather Channel “Things like this are known to happen. In fact, something similar happened to Eric Fisher,...
- 1/29/2014
- by Wrap Staff
- The Wrap
Warning: Do not mess with Jim Cantore when he's reporting on a winter storm. A young man's attempt to gain 15 seconds of fame by videobombing Cantore on live television backfired when the Weather Channel veteran, who obviously is a guy prepared for a sudden change in atmospheric pressure, swiftly turned and responded with a knee to the kid's groin. Now that's what we call a failed test of the emergency broadcast system! "Obviously, here at the College of Charleston they are already having a good time," Cantore deftly quipped, showcasing yet another reason as to why he's known as the "Rock Star of Meteorologists." The 49-year-old badass was reporting on the...
- 1/29/2014
- E! Online
If The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore has to get blasted by hurricanes -- and you know he's always standing in the middle of 'em -- the storms should at least have cool names!Well, that's what we think. Jim probably doesn't give 2 craps. Read more...
- 11/1/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
"Sharknado" was more than a Syfy Original Movie when it aired on Thursday (July 11) night. It was a cultural phenomenon. Both normal people and celebrities -- including Mia Farrow, Damon Lindelof, Wil Wheaton and more -- got in on the action with their Twitter feeds.
Here is a round-up of some of the best "Sharknado" tweets of the night.
Need more "Sharknado"? Check out our full blog recap here.
Mia Farrow 13m
"Omg omg Omg #sharknado"
Also from Ms. Farrow:
"We're watching #sharknado"
Apparently, Philip Roth liked "Sharknado" too.
Among his many, many "Sharknado" tweets, CNN's Jake Tapper posted in response to Farrow:
"The Human Stain That the SharkNado Left On My SUV #PhilipRothSharkNadoBooks cc: @MiaFarrow"
Wil Wheaton
"David Latt is also the benevolent overlord who gives us movies like #SharkNado. Bless him and his name."
And ...
"'We lost the night to #SharkNado? What the hell is that?'" -...
Here is a round-up of some of the best "Sharknado" tweets of the night.
Need more "Sharknado"? Check out our full blog recap here.
Mia Farrow 13m
"Omg omg Omg #sharknado"
Also from Ms. Farrow:
"We're watching #sharknado"
Apparently, Philip Roth liked "Sharknado" too.
Among his many, many "Sharknado" tweets, CNN's Jake Tapper posted in response to Farrow:
"The Human Stain That the SharkNado Left On My SUV #PhilipRothSharkNadoBooks cc: @MiaFarrow"
Wil Wheaton
"David Latt is also the benevolent overlord who gives us movies like #SharkNado. Bless him and his name."
And ...
"'We lost the night to #SharkNado? What the hell is that?'" -...
- 7/12/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
High wire artist Nik Wallenda successfully traversed the Grand Canyon Sunday night without any type of harness or net, walking roughly 1,400 feet across — while 1,500 feet above — the Little Colorado River. While Discovery’s walk-up was more drawn out than an American Idol results show (the highlight was weather expert Jim Cantore’s straw cowboy hat), the actual walk took 22 minutes and 54 seconds — all of which was excruciating to watch. The wind was stronger than Wallenda expected, but as his father kept reminding him, he’d trained for worse. Nik repeatedly asked the Lord to keep the cable he was walking...
- 6/24/2013
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW.com - PopWatch
Three veteran storm chasers died doing what they loved: roaming the Great Plains in search of dangerous storms like the one in Oklahoma that ended their final pursuit.
Tim Samaras, his son Paul and colleague Carl Young died Friday night when an EF3 tornado with winds up to 165 mph turned on them near El Reno, Okla. After years of sharing dramatic videos with television viewers and weather researchers, they died chasing a storm that killed 13 in Oklahoma City and its suburbs.
"It's something we've done countless times in the past and have done it successfully and safely," said Tony Laubauch, who was working with Tim Samaras' chase team Friday night. "And, you know, whatever happened on this one, it's just horrible beyond words."
The men's deaths in pursuit of the storm are believed to be the first among scientific researchers while chasing tornadoes, the Storm Prediction Center in Norman,...
Tim Samaras, his son Paul and colleague Carl Young died Friday night when an EF3 tornado with winds up to 165 mph turned on them near El Reno, Okla. After years of sharing dramatic videos with television viewers and weather researchers, they died chasing a storm that killed 13 in Oklahoma City and its suburbs.
"It's something we've done countless times in the past and have done it successfully and safely," said Tony Laubauch, who was working with Tim Samaras' chase team Friday night. "And, you know, whatever happened on this one, it's just horrible beyond words."
The men's deaths in pursuit of the storm are believed to be the first among scientific researchers while chasing tornadoes, the Storm Prediction Center in Norman,...
- 6/3/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
An historic storm’s a-brewin’ over New England and the northeast Mid-Atlantic — though once you hear what the Weather Channel is calling it, you might want to give it a hug rather than flee from it.
Yes, the catastrophic blizzard expected to drop up to three feet of snow on some northeastern areas has been dubbed Nemo. And while the name has a lot of connotations, chances are that hearing it makes you think of an adorable cartoon fish rather than a mysterious sea captain or a sleepy little boy.
It’s not exactly the most intimidating moniker for such...
Yes, the catastrophic blizzard expected to drop up to three feet of snow on some northeastern areas has been dubbed Nemo. And while the name has a lot of connotations, chances are that hearing it makes you think of an adorable cartoon fish rather than a mysterious sea captain or a sleepy little boy.
It’s not exactly the most intimidating moniker for such...
- 2/8/2013
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
The Weather Channel premieres a year-end special called 2012: A Year Out of Season this Friday, Dec. 28, at 8pm Et. The one-hour program explores the brutal weather that ravaged the United States and defined 2012. Weather Channel on-camera meteorologist Jim Cantore hosts A Year Out of Season. From The Weather Channel release: “A wide range of extreme conditions ruled the year, beginning with an unseasonably warm ‘winter-less’ winter, and a series of deadly tornado outbreaks that began before the onset of the traditional ‘tornado season.’ Months of record heat followed, leading to a drought so devastating it stirred comparisons [...]...
- 12/26/2012
- by Jeff Pfeiffer
- ChannelGuideMag
From Brian Williams on NBC to Shep Smith on Fox, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert on Comedy Central to Katie Couric on ABC, EW took in every corner of the election coverage on Tuesday night (and early Wednesday morning). Here are the highlights!
NBC:
Brian Williams, Comedian Joined by David Gregory, Savannah Guthrie, Tom Brokaw, Andrea Mitchell, Lester Holt, Tamron Hall, and Chuck Todd (doing double duty on MSNBC), anchor Brian Williams kept things lively and witty throughout the night, dryly tossing off a series of seemingly off-the-cuff one liners that had his colleagues (and likely many audiences) laughing, and...
NBC:
Brian Williams, Comedian Joined by David Gregory, Savannah Guthrie, Tom Brokaw, Andrea Mitchell, Lester Holt, Tamron Hall, and Chuck Todd (doing double duty on MSNBC), anchor Brian Williams kept things lively and witty throughout the night, dryly tossing off a series of seemingly off-the-cuff one liners that had his colleagues (and likely many audiences) laughing, and...
- 11/7/2012
- by EW staff
- EW.com - PopWatch
As coverage continues of the devastation left in Hurricane Sandy’s wake, we asked Weather Channel field reporter Eric Fisher, who began the storm in Rhode Island and then made his way to New York City, to describe his experience.
By Eric Fisher
I was at my desk on Oct. 15 when I called over a co-worker to ogle my computer screen. It’s not what you think; we were looking at computer models. And this one in particular caught our eye. It predicted a huge storm, riding up the East Coast with all manner of weather attached to it, set to arrive near Halloween.
By Eric Fisher
I was at my desk on Oct. 15 when I called over a co-worker to ogle my computer screen. It’s not what you think; we were looking at computer models. And this one in particular caught our eye. It predicted a huge storm, riding up the East Coast with all manner of weather attached to it, set to arrive near Halloween.
- 11/2/2012
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW.com - PopWatch
The perfect storm has given way to perfect ratings for The Weather Channel. The cable net reports that it had the highest reach of any cable network on Sunday, with over 39 million people tuning in for Sandy coverage. Its average audience was just over 1.4 million total viewers, which helped it to achieve the status as the No. 1 non-children’s cable for Sunday.
TWC also outranked the news networks in viewers on Sunday, with its peak quarter hour occurring at 11 a.m., when the networks outpaced all the cable news networks combined. Even the net’s companion website weather.com beat...
TWC also outranked the news networks in viewers on Sunday, with its peak quarter hour occurring at 11 a.m., when the networks outpaced all the cable news networks combined. Even the net’s companion website weather.com beat...
- 10/30/2012
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside TV
As expected, the myriad of TV shows that film in New York will remain dark today in the storm’s devastating aftermath. Affected shows show include The Good Wife, Person of Interest, 30 Rock, Smash, Special Victims Unit, Celebrity Apprentice and 666 Park Avenue, among many others.
Early ratings results from Nielsen have also been delayed until further notice. That means we’ll have to wait to see how well Dancing with the Stars fared opposite all that Sandy coverage on The Weather Channel. (Those ratings coming later today).
But here’s some good news. Jimmy Kimmel Live! will broadcast an original...
Early ratings results from Nielsen have also been delayed until further notice. That means we’ll have to wait to see how well Dancing with the Stars fared opposite all that Sandy coverage on The Weather Channel. (Those ratings coming later today).
But here’s some good news. Jimmy Kimmel Live! will broadcast an original...
- 10/30/2012
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside TV
Broadway’s 40 theaters were dark Monday and producers chose to keep them closed Tuesday as well as Hurricane Sandy took aim at New York City.
The Broadway League on Monday afternoon extended the cancelations of such shows as The Book of Mormon, Once and Mama Mia! for another day, citing safety precautions and the suspension of the city’s public transport system.
Charlotte St. Martin, head of the league, expects normal operations to resume Wednesday morning.
Refunds will be made available from the point of purchase. Most Broadway shows were already dark on Monday night, but the loss of Tuesday’s revenue will hurt.
The Broadway League on Monday afternoon extended the cancelations of such shows as The Book of Mormon, Once and Mama Mia! for another day, citing safety precautions and the suspension of the city’s public transport system.
Charlotte St. Martin, head of the league, expects normal operations to resume Wednesday morning.
Refunds will be made available from the point of purchase. Most Broadway shows were already dark on Monday night, but the loss of Tuesday’s revenue will hurt.
- 10/30/2012
- by Associated Press
- EW.com - PopWatch
Jim Cantore is one consolation New Yorkers have as they hunker down for Hurricane Sandy and keep the Weather Channel on 24/7. Cantore took a few minutes between segments from Battery Park City this afternoon to phone EW.
Entertainment Weekly: How are you doing?
Jim Cantore: I’m doing good, all things considered. I’m just kinda waitin’ for the fourth quarter here, which oughta be sometime this evening.
I’m guessing you get first dibs on location. Why did you want New York City?
You think about the number of people that could be impacted by a record-setting storm surge,...
Entertainment Weekly: How are you doing?
Jim Cantore: I’m doing good, all things considered. I’m just kinda waitin’ for the fourth quarter here, which oughta be sometime this evening.
I’m guessing you get first dibs on location. Why did you want New York City?
You think about the number of people that could be impacted by a record-setting storm surge,...
- 10/29/2012
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW - Inside TV
It's looking like Hurricane Sandy is going to be as bad as meteorologists have predicted it will be.
Because many on the East Coast are expected to potentially lose power, The Weather Channel has been live-streaming its round-the-clock television coverage online so that people can still keep up with the news on their mobile devices. Bryan Norcross, the channel's senior hurricane specialist, tells Entertainment Weekly that the network is trying to keep its tone "serious yet urgent" as the hurricane stays on track with The Weather Channel's previous predictions.
"Our goal has been to get people to appreciate the magnitude of the storm and try to prove to them that, based on everything we know, that this is going to be a system that is outside of their experience," Norcross says.
He adds that The Weather Channel has intentionally opted out of calling Sandy "Frankenstorm," saying, "Being cute about this...
Because many on the East Coast are expected to potentially lose power, The Weather Channel has been live-streaming its round-the-clock television coverage online so that people can still keep up with the news on their mobile devices. Bryan Norcross, the channel's senior hurricane specialist, tells Entertainment Weekly that the network is trying to keep its tone "serious yet urgent" as the hurricane stays on track with The Weather Channel's previous predictions.
"Our goal has been to get people to appreciate the magnitude of the storm and try to prove to them that, based on everything we know, that this is going to be a system that is outside of their experience," Norcross says.
He adds that The Weather Channel has intentionally opted out of calling Sandy "Frankenstorm," saying, "Being cute about this...
- 10/29/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The Weather Channel had its third straight day of a round-the-clock vigil for the approaching superstorm, and the tone of its meteorologists turned more ominous Sunday with evidence building that their forecasts would come true.
The network is planning to live-stream its television coverage online so people in the eastern United States who lose power can keep up with the news on their mobile devices. The storm is expected to affect some 50 million people.
“We want you to know we are not hyping this storm, okay?” on-air meteorologist Vivian Brown said. “We don’t do that at The Weather Channel...
The network is planning to live-stream its television coverage online so people in the eastern United States who lose power can keep up with the news on their mobile devices. The storm is expected to affect some 50 million people.
“We want you to know we are not hyping this storm, okay?” on-air meteorologist Vivian Brown said. “We don’t do that at The Weather Channel...
- 10/29/2012
- by Associated Press
- EW - Inside TV
The Super Bowl is the biggest event in television.
And NBC Universal has masterminded a plan to get every last ounce of viewership from it.
The company announced more than 18 hours of coverage for the 3.5-hour game, across NBC and its cable channels. A highlight: Late Night With Jimmy Fallon will go on the road for the first time in the show’s history, travel to Indianapolis for four shows, including a live special to air on Super Bowl Sunday.
Here’s the full rundown of NBC Universal’s on-air coverage of the big game. They even roped in the...
And NBC Universal has masterminded a plan to get every last ounce of viewership from it.
The company announced more than 18 hours of coverage for the 3.5-hour game, across NBC and its cable channels. A highlight: Late Night With Jimmy Fallon will go on the road for the first time in the show’s history, travel to Indianapolis for four shows, including a live special to air on Super Bowl Sunday.
Here’s the full rundown of NBC Universal’s on-air coverage of the big game. They even roped in the...
- 1/25/2012
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
When a network falls to 8th place, it’s going to be hard to get eyeballs for its programming. So little wonder that NBCUniversal is planning a company-wide promotional blitz for massive coverage of Super Bowl Xlvi in Indianapolis on the sports, news and entertainment front. It will also utilize Spanish-language programs, kids news services, theme parks, and in-flight programming to cover and promote the game. For the first time in the show’s history, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon will go on the road for a total of four shows from Indianapolis, the first-ever post Super Bowl Late Night live. Looking at this list, it’s clear this kind of omnipresence would have been frowned on by regulators once upon a time. No more. Here are the plans: Coverage of Super Bowl Xlvi from Indianapolis on Sunday, February 5 begins at Noon, Et with the Super Bowl Xlvi Pre-Game Show.
- 1/25/2012
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline TV
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