Overnight Rankings
 
 

Saturday 7/04/09

-Total Viewers:
CBS: 4.29 million, NBC: 3.69, Fox: 2.59, ABC: 2.59

-Adults 18-49:
Fox: 0.9 rating/5 share, NBC: 0.8/ 4, ABC and CBS: 0.6/ 3 each

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Note: Any prior rating results are based on the final nationals. Since the level of DVR penetration has increased from 20 percent at this same point last year to approximately 28 percent at present, the overall results may be negatively impacted.

Ratings Breakdown:
There were no rating fireworks on this 4th of July, with CBS the most-watched network (at just 4.29 million viewers) and Fox No. 1 among adults 18-49 (with just a 0.9 rating/5 share). Fox’s demo victory comes as a result of four repeat episodes of Cops at an average 2.59 million viewers and the aforementioned 0.9/ 5 in the demo from 8-10 p.m. CBS aired 48 Hours Mystery (Viewers: #1, 3.01 million; A18-49: #3, 0.5/ 3), a repeat of canceled Harper’s Island (Viewers: #3, 2.66 million; A18-49: #2t, 0.5/ 2), and annual holiday special Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (Viewers: #1, 6.61 million; A18-49: #2, 0.9/ 5), which was the most-watched show of the evening.

Elsewhere, ABC opened this first Saturday in July with a repeat of Wipeout (Viewers: #2, 2.59 million; A18-49: #2, 0.8/ 4), followed by a repeat of Castle (Viewers: #4, 2.52 million; A18-49: #3t, 0.5/ 3), and canceled Eli Stone (Viewers; #3, 2.65 million; A18-49: #3, 0.6/ 3). Over at NBC, another burn-off episode of drama Kings (Viewers: #4, 1.30 million; A18-49: #4, 0.3/ 1 at 8 p.m.) led into The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at 5.36 million viewers (#1) and a 1.0/ 6 among adults 18-49 (#1t). Needless to say, these firework specials skew older. A repeat of overused Law & Order: SVU capped off the evening for NBC with 4.43 million viewers (#2) and a 1.1/ 5 in the demo (#1) at 10 p.m.

Source: Nielsen Media Research - pifeedback.com



TV Ratings Update

NBC has been stuck in last place among the Big Four networks for so many seasons that it seems it’ll never reclaim its one-time lock on No. 1 in the 18-49 demographic.

So any blip that sees it soar into first place comes as something of a surprise.

That was the case last week, when the network ranked No. 1 in 18-49s on the back of its hit summer series “America’s Got Talent,” the scripted show “The Philanthropist” and specials remembering actress Farrah Fawcett and singer Michael Jackson.

NBC ranked No. 1 with a 1.6 rating in the demographic for the week ending June 28.

Fox was No. 2 with a 1.5. ABC and CBS tied at No. 3, each with a 1.3 rating.

The prior week, NBC ranked No. 3 behind Fox and CBS with a 1.3 rating.

Much of NBC’s bump this past week came from the return of “Talent,” a competition show from the producers of Fox’s “American Idol.”

“Talent’s” Tuesday and Wednesday episodes were the week’s highest-rated shows in 18-49s.

The show launched with a slew of publicity surrounding “Britain’s Got Talent,” which generated worldwide attention for its recent season, when runner-up Susan Boyle became an internet sensation. Boyle, a frumpy middle-aged woman with an astonishing voice, barely missed out on being named that show's top contender.

NBC also did well with two “Datelines” on Thursday and Friday, remembering Fawcett and Jackson.

In 18-49s, the two episodes tied at No. 16 and No. 10, respectively.

Perhaps most encouraging for NBC, though, was the debut of “The Philanthropist,” a scripted series that performed well at a time of year when original scripted series often slump. The show, about a wealthy businessman helping people in Africa, tied at No. 12 in 18-49s.

TOP 25 PROGRAMS – BROADCAST
Ranked on Households
Week Ending June 28

#

PROGRAMS

Net

HOUSEHOLDS

PERSONS 2+

Rtg%

Shr

(000)

#

Rtg%

(000)

1

NCIS

CBS

7.1

13

8158

2

3.8

11087

2

 

AMERICA'S GOT TALENT-TUE

NBC

6.8

12

7820

1

4.0

11462

3

 

AMERICA GOT TALENT-WED 9P

NBC

6.1

10

7020

3

3.6

10399

4

 

MENTALIST, THE - TUESDAY

CBS

5.9

10

6763

4

3.2

9146

5

 

60 MINUTES

CBS

5.8

12

6640

5

3.0

8794

6

 

TWO AND A HALF MEN

CBS

5.7

9

6502

5

3.0

8686

7

 

20/20 SP EDITION-6/25 10P(S)

ABC

5.6

10

6382

8

2.8

8172

7

 

CSI

CBS

5.6

10

6418

5

3.0

8739

9

 

CSI: MIAMI

CBS

5.3

9

6034

8

2.8

8012

10

 

CRIMINAL MINDS

CBS

5.0

9

5744

11

2.6

7558

11

 

CBS NEWS: MICHAEL JACKSON(S)

CBS

4.9

9

5631

11

2.6

7468

11

 

CSI: NY

CBS

4.9

9

5581

11

2.6

7429

13

 

48 HOURS MYSTERY TUESDAY

CBS

4.8

8

5511

17

2.4

6957

13

 

BIG BANG THEORY, THE

CBS

4.8

8

5527

15

2.5

7228

15

 

BACHELORETTE, THE

ABC

4.7

8

5358

19

2.3

6759

15

 

SO YOU THINK CN DANCE-WED

FOX

4.7

8

5370

11

2.6

7616

17

 

PHILANTHROPIST

NBC

4.6

8

5265

15

2.5

7119

18

 

DATELINE FRI

NBC

4.5

9

5148

19

2.3

6745

19

 

MENTALIST, THE - 6/25 SPC(S)

CBS

4.4

8

5021

21

2.2

6414

20

 

WIPEOUT

ABC

4.3

8

4930

10

2.7

7796

21

 

20/20-FRI

ABC

4.2

8

4830

24

2.1

6128

21

 

SO YOU THINK CN DANCE-THU

FOX

4.2

7

4804

17

2.4

6894

23

 

COLD CASE

CBS

4.1

7

4712

21

2.2

6416

23

 

MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD

CBS

4.1

7

4732

21

2.2

6333

25

 

20/20 SP EDITION-6/25 9P(S)

ABC

3.9

7

4426

25

2.0

5718

Source: Nielsen Media Research


Cable TV Update

USA just keeps setting new standards on cable.

The network delivered the best-ever second quarter for a basic cable network, outperforming the CW in primetime by large margins, according to ratings released yesterday by Nielsen.

USA averaged a record 3.17 million total viewers in primetime, 77 percent better than the CW, and 1.37 million adults 18-49, 36 percent better than the CW.

The network also finished first among adults 25-54 with 1.47 million. It has now finished first in those demos for 12 straight quarters.

USA received a big boost from the new show “Royal Pains,” the most-watched scripted series during second quarter with an average 2.78 million 18-49s, finishing second behind only ABC in the 10 p.m. Thursday timeslot.

Though USA was well ahead of the competition on most measures, it wasn’t the only network to set second quarter records.

TNT, which finished second behind USA in most major demos, had the best-ever second quarter for basic cable among 18-34s in primetime, averaging 645,000, mostly on the strength of its huge NBA postseason.

Fox News Channel, on pace for its best year ever, placed third to USA and TNT in total viewers and adults 25-54 in primetime, outdelivering the combined cable news competition, CNN and MSNBC.

FNC had the quarter’s top 10 news shows among total viewers, led as usual by “The O’Reilly Factor,” with nearly 3.2 million total viewers.

The most-watched show of the quarter among total viewers overall was TLC’s “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” which drew 10.656 million viewers last month for the episode in which the Gosselins decided to separate.

The “BET Awards” ranked second with 10.653 million viewers, followed by another episode of “Kate.”

Six NBA postseason games made the top 10 in total viewers.

TOP 25 AD-SUPPORTED CABLE PROGRAMS
Ranked on Total Viewers
Second Quarter 2009

Rank

Program

Net

(000)

1

Jon & Kate Plus 8

TLC

10656

2

BET Awards Show

BET

10653

3

Jon & Kate Plus 8

TLC

10605

4

Cavaliers/Magic

TNT

10104

5

Magic/Cavaliers

TNT

10016

6

Lakers/Nuggets

ESPN

9764

7

Lakers/Nuggets

ESPN

9257

8

Cavaliers/Magic

TNT

9011

9

Lakers/Nuggets

ESPN

8490

10

The Closer

TNT

8448

11

Cavaliers/Magic

TNT

8394

12

Magic/Celtics

TNT

8384

13

Nuggets/Lakers

ESPN

8131

14

Nuggets/Lakers

ESPN

7908

15

Burn Notice

USA

7499

16

Lakers/Rockets

ESPN

7368

17

Magic/Cavaliers

TNT

7333

18

WWE Entertainment

USA

7298

19

iCarly Movie:iDate a Bad Boy

NICK

7172

20

Bulls/Celtics

TNT

7011

21

Magic/Cavaliers

TNT

6933

22

Royal Pains

USA

6916

23

Royal Pains

USA

6856

24

Jon & Kate Plus 8

TLC

6841

25

Burn Notice

USA

6627

Source: Turner Research from Nielsen Media Research data .

Source: Media Life Magazine

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THE TOP 20 ALBUMS FROM THE BILLBOARD CHART
FOR WEEK ENDING 07-11-09

1. The Black Eyed Peas, The E.N.D.
2. The Jonas Brothers, Lines, Vines & Trying Times
NEW -3. Regina Spektor, Far
4. Dave Matthews Band, Big Whiskey & The GrooGrux King
5. Eminem, Relapse
NEW - 6. Dream Theater, Black Clouds & Silver Linings 
NEW - 7. Transformers, Soundtrack
8. Lady GaGa, The Fame - Certified Platinum 
NEW - 9. Ginuwine, A Man's Thoughts 
10. Hannah Montana, The Movie - Certified Platinum
11. Taylor Swift, Fearless
NEW - 12. The Mars Volta, Octahedron 
13. Kings Of Leon. Only By Night - Certified Gold
14. Green Day, 21st Century Breakdown - Certified Gold
15. Chickenfoot, Chickenfoot
16. Zac Brown Band, The Foundation - Certified Gold 
17. Kenny Chesney, Greatest Hits 2
18. Nickelback, Dark Horse - Certified 2x Platinum
19. Jason Aldean, Wide Open - Certified Gold
20. Rascal Flatts, Unstoppable
 


The Top 20 Network Primetime Report - Based On Nielsen Ratings
Network Primetime Averages by Viewers


Week of  06-22-09 / 06-28-09
[Show, Network, Total Viewers in millions]

1. America's Got Talent (Tuesday), NBC, 11.5
2. NCIS, CBS, 11.1
3. America's Got Talent (Wednesday), NBC ,10.4
4. The Mentalist, CBS, 9.1
5. 60 Minutes, CBS, 8.8
6. CSI, CBS, 8.7
6. Two and a Half Men, CBS, 8.7
8. 20/20, ABC, 8.2
9. CSI: Miami, CBS, 8.0
10. Wipeout, ABC, 7.8
11. Criminal Minds, CBS, 7.6
12. So You Think You Can Dance (Wednesday), Fox, 7.6
13. Michael Jackson, CBS, 7.5
14. CSI: NY, CBS, 7.4
15. Big Bang Theory, CBS, 7.2
16. Philanthropist, NBC, 7.1
17. 48 Hours Mystery, CBS, 7.0
18. So You Think You Can Dance (Thursday,) Fox, 6.9
19. The Bachelorette, ABC, 6.8
20. Dateline, NBC, 6.7  
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TOP 10 MUSIC VIDEO
FROM BILLBOARD'S TOP MUSIC VIDEO CHART
FOR WEEK ENDING 07-10-09

1. Michael Jackson: Number Ones - Certified 4x RIAA Platinum Video Sales
2. CMT Crossroads
3. Iron Maiden: Flight 666 - The Film
4. Michael Jackson: Live In Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour - Certified RIAA Gold Video Sales
5. Clapton & Winwood: Live From Madison Square Garden
6. Michael Jackson: Greatest Hits - History - Certified 5x RIAA Platinum Video Sales
7. Chess: In Concert
8. Michael Jackson: History On Film - Vol 2 
9. Stevie Wonder: Live At Last
10. The Temptations: Get Ready - Definitive Performances 1965-1972 - Certified 2x RIAA Platinum Video Sales


Weekend Movie Leaders ...

 In a rare tie, reigning champ "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" and the new cartoon "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" shared the top spot at the holiday weekend box office in North America.

According to studio estimates issued Sunday, the movies each sold about $42.5 million worth of tickets during the three-day U.S. Independence Day holiday weekend.

But "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs," the third movie in 20th Century Fox's family franchise, was clearly the top pick on a worldwide basis. It earned $148 million from 101 foreign markets, which the News Corp-owned studio said was the sixth-biggest opening overall.

Including its North American tally of $67.5 million since opening Wednesday, the global total stands at $215.5 million.

Paramount's "Transformers" sequel earned $55 million from 62 markets during its second weekend, taking the foreign haul to $298 million. The global total stands at $591 million, taking the robot sequel past Columbia Pictures' "Angels & Demons" ($474 million) to become the biggest film of the year.

In North America, the lucrative summer season is 5 percent ahead of last year's record-setting haul in terms of ticket sales with $2.3 billion banked so far, said industry analyst Paul Dergarabedian, president of Hollywood.com Box-Office. But he doubted the number of tickets sold (currently 319 million) would exceed the modern record of 653 million set in 2002.

He said it appeared to be unprecedented for two films to be tied, but noted that an eventual victor will be determined on Monday, when the studios release their final data.

Johnny Depp's gangster saga "Public Enemies" got off to a strong start at No. 3 with $26.2 million, a rare adult-oriented drama in a summer field dominated by effects-driven action movies. As with "Ice Age," Universal Pictures' $100 million release opened Wednesday to get a foothold ahead of holiday distractions. Its five-day total stands at $41 million.

Both Fox and Universal declared themselves thrilled with the initial results. Comparisons with the first two "Ice Age" movies, released in 2002 and 2006, are difficult because they came out on Fridays in March. They eventually earned $176 million and $195 million domestically, respectively. The new film cost $90 million to make, said Fox.

Some question marks did surround director Michael Mann's "Public Enemies," in which Depp plays Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger, because moviegoers have opted for fantasy over serious dramas in recent months.

"Good news for people who like films about grown-ups. The genre is not dead," said Adam Fogelson, Universal's president of marketing and distribution.

"Transformers" has earned $293 million after 12 days of release in the United States and Canada, about $100 million more than its 2007 predecessor had earned in the same period. The sequel also surpassed Paramount's "Star Trek" ($250 million) to become the biggest movie of the year in the markets.

(Source - Reuters)

TW LW Title (click to view) Studio Weekend Gross Total Gross Week #
1 N Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Fox $42,500,000 $67,506,000 1
2 1 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen P/DW $42,500,000 $293,459,000 2
3 N Public Enemies Uni. $26,172,000 $41,044,000 1
4 2 The Proposal BV $12,779,000 $94,233,000 3
5 3 The Hangover WB $10,415,000 $204,197,000 5
6 4 Up BV $6,579,000 $264,873,000 6
7 5 My Sister's Keeper WB $5,255,000 $25,964,000 2
8 7 The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Sony $2,500,000 $58,471,000 4
10 9 Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Fox $2,100,000 $167,763,000 7
9 6 Year One Sony $2,100,000 $38,088,000 3
11 8 Star Trek Par. $1,815,000 $249,847,000 9
12 10 Away We Go Focus $1,100,000 $6,074,000 5
13 19 Whatever Works SPC $1,067,000 $2,017,000 3
- 17 Cheri Mira. $388,000 $1,024,000 2
- 20 X-Men Origins: Wolverine Fox $315,000 $178,358,000 10
- 31 Moon SPC $300,000 $983,000 4
- 11 Land of the Lost Uni. $293,000 $47,613,000 5
- 14 Imagine That Par. $285,000 $14,786,000 4
- 15 Drag Me to Hell Uni. $258,000 $41,063,000 6
- 18 Monsters Vs. Aliens P/DW $251,000 $196,553,000 15
- 21 Food, Inc. Magn. $240,000 $1,275,000 4
- 27 The Hurt Locker Sum. $126,000 $365,000 2
- 24 Easy Virtue SPC $106,000 $2,266,000 7
- N Girl from Monaco Magn. $90,000 $90,000 1
- 22 Dance Flick Par. $74,000 $25,281,000 7
- 32 The Stoning of Soraya M. RAtt. $73,800 $293,000 2
- 28 The Brothers Bloom Sum. $73,000 $3,267,000 8
- 29 The Soloist P/DW $71,000 $31,673,000 11
- 38 Tetro AZoe. $26,900 $235,000 4
- 39 Every Little Step SPC $24,600 $1,476,000 12
- 67 Herb & Dorothy Arth. $7,900 $71,900 5
- 68 Sin Nombre Focus $3,880 $2,528,000 16

Source:boxofficemojo.com

 

 

 

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