'Supergirl' Will Remain Aloft as CBS Preps 5 Freshman-Show Renewals

Broadcast TV's most popular adaptation of a comic book franchise will live to fight another day, as CBS on Tuesday unofficially confirmed that it has renewed "Supergirl" for a second season.Speaking to analysts at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference, CBS Corp. president and CEO Les Moonves said five freshman series would return for the 2016-17 season, a tally that ensures a renewal for "Supergirl." Since bowing Oct. 26 to 13 million live-plus-same-day viewers and a 4.0 rating among adults 25-54, "Supergirl" has gone on to maintain a solid 2.4 rating in CBS's target demo.The DC Entertainment/Warner Bros. co-production now stands as CBS's No. 5 scripted series in the younger demo, averaging a 1.8 among the adults 18-to-49 set. That marks a 20% advantage over Fox's DC Comics adaptation "Gotham," which averages a 1.5 opposite "Supergirl" in the Monday 8 p.m. time slot. Continue reading at AdAge.com Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

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CES 2023 Day 1 recap: Catch up on the biggest news from the year's biggest tech show

We’re back in Vegas for CES, and while the show doesn’t officially open until tomorrow, many exhibitors have already unveiled their new products at various press conferences and media events. Today, we’re starting to see some of the early car news that frequently dominates CES, as well as more... Continue reading at Engadget

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From the Archive; January 5, 1889

As 1888 turned to 1889, we reflected on several topics that still resonate today, including a presidential election’s impact on book sales and the importance of copyright protections. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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‘The live shows have really lit a fire under us’: how podcasts became arena fillers

Funny, frank and intimate … in recent years, the live versions of audio shows have shot up by 2,000%. Now, comedians are selling out auditoriums nationwideWhen Freddie Mercury jogged on to the stage at Live Aid, he knew he had the crowd in the palm of his hand. When comedian and radio host John... Continue reading at The Guardian

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The best sci-fi movies, books and shows to consume over the holidays

If you need a break from the hustle and cheer of the holidays, there’s nothing better than the ultimate escapist genre: sci-fi. This year has been a good one for those who like their entertainment off-planet or otherwise removed from our reality. We finally got a Predator sequel that isn’t... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-12-26 14:15:37 UTC ]
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Print Sales Show Improvement, But Still Fell Last Week

Unit sales of print books had one of their best weeks of the year last week, but it wasn’t quite enough to top sales from a year ago. As a result, unit sales fell 4.1%, marking one of the smallest declines this fall. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Salvation is Showing Up: PW Talks to Lenny Duncan

Activist and former pastor Lenny Duncan discusses a personal transformation as well as a spiritual call to action for others in their third book, 'Dear Revolutionaries' (Broadleaf, Feb.). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Riot’s SFF Deals for December 5, 2022

Today’s edition of SFF Daily Deals is sponsored by Macmillan eDeals. `Macmillan eDeals`https://bookriot.com/giveaways/win-a-pair-of-airpods-pro-6/`https://bookriot.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AirpodPros_300x250.jpg.optimal.jpg` Continue reading at Book Riot

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The 5 best novels of 2022, according to Mark Athitakis

We asked four book critics to pick their favorites books published in 2022. Here are Mark Athitakis' top 5 novels of the year. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Book Deals: Week of December 5, 2022

Broadside buys a memoir from Florida governor Ron DeSantis, NBC News reporter Char Adams sells a book on Black-owned bookstores to Tiny Reparations, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, December 5, 2022

The pick of our favorite books coming out this week include new titles by Judith Thurman, Sabrina Imbler, and Jane Smiley. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: December 5, 2022

Colleen Hoover's 'It Starts with Us' reclaims the #1 spot overall, while Michelle Obama's 'The Light We Carry,' #2 in the country, tops the charts on the coasts. Plus Nora Roberts closes out her Dragon Heart Legacy trilogy, and romance novelist Ashley Herring Blake returns to Bright Falls. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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10 Picture Book Biographies of Authors to Show Kids How to Use Their Words

These picture book biographies of authors, including John Ronald's Dragons: The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien, show children how they can use their words to describe their inner and outer worlds. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Meet Percival Everett: 5 novels that showcase the L.A. writer's enigmatic style

Author and USC professor Percival Everett joins the Los Angeles Times Book Club on Nov. 16 to discuss "Dr. No" at the Autry Museum. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Book Riot’s YA Book Deals of the Day: November 5, 2022

The best YA book deals of the day, sponsored by Penguin Teen. `Penguin... Continue reading at Book Riot

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Geena Davis memoir shows how she learned to stand up for herself

Actor Geena Davis’ memoir “Dying of Politeness” tells the story of how her movie roles gave her the confidence to move beyond extreme deference. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Regionals Update: MIBA Numbers Up, SIBA and NAIBA Move to In-Person Show

Several regionals are sharing good news with their memberships: while MIBA reports that its membership numbers are skyrocketing, SIBA announced that it will hold a joint show with NAIBA in-person in August, 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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5 revelations about Willie Nelson and his new memoir, 'Me and Paul'

Watch singer Willie Nelson at the L.A. Times Book Club on Oct. 13 discussing his new book, "Me and Paul." Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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At Energized NEIBA Trade Show, Attendees Happy to Be Back

A smaller New England Independent Booksellers Association show was no less lively for it, with booksellers celebrating streaks of good sales and welcoming a new board to the association. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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From the Archive: September 5, 2011

In September 2011, we reported that Books-A-Million had agreed to acquire 24 former Borders locations, after Borders filed for bankruptcy and began shuttering its outlets earlier that year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PNBA Touts Strong Regional Identity at Fall Show

Booksellers appreciated the mix of big and small and regional and national publishers who made the trip to Tacoma for the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association fall trade show. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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