ESPN has added more Disney sports films to its programming schedule, beginning with “Cool Runnings” on Friday, May 29th at 8pm ET and continuing with Air Bud on Friday June 5 at 8pm ET. “Rookie of the Year,” “Angels in the Outfield,” and “The Mighty Ducks” will also air on ESPN, with their air dates to be announced at a later date.

“Cool Runnings”

Friday, May 29 at 8pm ET

Based on a true story, four Jamaican athletes go to extremes to compete as bobsled racers at the Winter Olympics. With virtually no clue about winter sports, it’s an uphill course for this troupe from the tropics as they go for the gold in Canada. After enlisting some professional help, it’s now up to a reluctant ex-champion American slider to bring a team of complete novices up to Olympic speed.

“Air Bud”

Friday, June 5 at 8pm ET

Diffident in the wake of his father’s death, high schooler Josh (Kevin Zegers) struggles to adapt to his new home in Washington state. That all changes, however, when he signs up to be the school basketball team’s manager and discovers that his pet dog Bud, a stray golden retriever he took in, can play the sport amazingly well. After Bud joins the team, Josh’s life brightens considerably, until the dog’s former owner Norm Snively (Michael Jeter) returns in hopes of reclaiming the pooch.

“Rookie of The Year”

When the cast comes off his once broken arm, a 12-year-old boy (Thomas Ian Nicholas) can throw a 100-mile-an-hour fastball, and the Chicago Cubs want him as their new pitcher!

“Angels In The Outfield”

Foster kid Roger (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) loves the Anaheim Angels, even though they’re the worst team in the major leagues. His estranged dad promises to reunite the family if the Angels make it to the World Series, so Roger decides to ask for some divine help and prays that his favorite team will turn things around. Soon, a real angel named Al (Christopher Lloyd) shows up in response to Roger’s prayers, and Anaheim’s hopeless coach (Danny Glover) is shocked to see his team on a winning streak.

“The Mighty Ducks”

Emilio Estevez portrays a hotshot trial attorney who gets a unique community service assignment: coaching a hapless group of pee wee hockey players. Can he turn the worst team in the league into champs and face his personal demons along the way?

A full collection of sports-themed movies are available on Disney+, which is available to sports fans as part of a bundle offer that gives subscribers ESPN+ and Hulu (ad-supported) as well – all three for just $12.99/month.

The post ESPN Adding More Popular Disney Sports Films to Programming Slate appeared first on Pro Dance Cheer.

SAN ANTONIO — Whataburger has launched delivery across its 10-state footprint, allowing fans to get their favorites delivered right to their doorstep.

“At Whataburger, we’re always looking for ways to make it easy for our guests to get all their favorite menu items, and now with delivery, they don’t have to leave the house,” said Senior Vice President and Chief Restaurant Operating Officer Rob Rodriguez. “This offering is just another way for us to bring a more convenient, safe option to satisfy all those Whataburger cravings.”

Customers can choose delivery as an option on Whataburger’s app and at Whataburger.com. Orders are delivered through a third-party service and are packaged in sealed bags for safety and security.

How to use delivery:

1. Place an order on Whataburger’s app or at Whataburger.com
2. Select the delivery pickup method when prompted
3. Add your delivery address
4. Set your delivery time
5. Confirm and pay

Customers who create an account also will start earning rewards to get free food and gain exclusive access to amazing Whataburger deals and offers – including buy one Dr Pepper Shake online, get one free at participating locations between May 28 and June 7.

In addition to the new delivery option, Whataburger locations will continue serving customers through the drive-thru and curbside pickup.

The post Whataburger Launches Delivery Service appeared first on Pro Dance Cheer.

ESPN experienced significant audience increases for each episode of “The Last Dance” through time-shifted/on-demand viewing, as fans continue to consume the critically acclaimed 10-part documentary. Currently, the total average audience for all 10 episodes is 12,876,000 viewers (as of May 20, 2020), up 128% from the record-breaking 5.6 million viewers per episode, based on initial Nielsen reporting, the day following the premieres.

Each of the 10 episodes will continue to grow over time, as best demonstrated by Episodes 1 and 2, which now have an average audience of 15,339,000 and 15,590,000, respectively, up 142% and 169% from their premieres. Every episode has grown its audience by at least 122%, except Episodes 9 and 10, which premiered days ago (May 17, 2020). Trends dictate both episodes should see a similar result in short time.

“The Last Dance” Audience Growth through Time-Shifted/On-Demand Viewing

Current total audience is as of Wednesday, May 20 and includes original airings, DVR, and re-air data from Nielsen. Additionally, internal video on demand streaming metrics are included

Premiere Episodes Deliver Results for ESPN
Focusing on the premiere episode audiences, “The Last Dance” has already established itself as ESPN’s most-watched documentary content ever. A closer examination shows the success is vast and wide-ranging:

• ESPN “Won the Night” For Five Consecutive Sunday Nights Across Broadcast and Cable Television
  “The Last Dance”, collectively as a two-hour block, “won the night” all five nights it aired (April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17), as the documentary scored the night’s highest ratings across all broadcast and cable networks in the key demos: Men 18-34, Men 18-49, Men 25-54, Persons 18-34, and Persons 18-49. Additionally, in those same demos, as well as Persons 25-54, the new episodes each Sunday were the two most-watched telecasts for that day.
• 1 Program in America Among Key Demos Since March
  In addition to capturing key demos each Sunday night, “The Last Dance,” as a collective entity, is the No.1 program in television among Men 18-34, Men 18-49 and Men 25-54, regardless of night, since sports halted.
• ESPN: No. 1 Cable Network among Key Women Demo Each Premiere Night
  ESPN was the top-rated cable network in primetime each of the five premiere nights among Women 18-49. Inclusive of broadcast television, ESPN was a top-three network among the demo each of the five premiere nights, including placing No. 1 or No. 2 four of the five nights. Across all ages, women comprised 34% of the premiere audience across the 10 episodes.
• ESPN Programming Peppers Most-Watched Sports Programs Since March
  All 10 episodes rank in the top 13 most-watched sports shows, with ESPN programming accounting for 12 of the 13 shows on the list (including the first two nights of the NFL Draft) since March 13, the day sports halted,. Across sports and non-sports programming, The Last Dance also ranks as 10 of the 11 most-watched telecasts among the key 18-34 demo since mid-March.
• Chicago Finishes with 12.0 Local Market Rating
  Across all episodes, Chicago led with a 12.0 rating. The complete top 10 local markets:

• Everyone is Talking
  “The Last Dance” was a phenomenon on social media, becoming the No. 1 trending topic on Twitter for five straight Sundays. Additionally, the show garnered more social conversation on a per episode basis than any TV series this year.

“The Last Dance” Impact Spreads Across ESPN Properties

• SportsCenter Sees Boost: SportsCenter with SVP followed each premiere block, with those five shows averaging 1,319,000 viewers per episode. Individually, all five Sunday shows rank in the 12 most-watched SportsCenter with SVP episodes in 2020.
• Recap Draws Big Audience on Multiple Platforms: Jalen and Jacoby – The Aftershow delivered 9,800,000 total viewers across the five weeks (available on the ESPN App, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube). The same show then became ESPN’s No. 1 podcast in April, based on average downloads per episode.
• Pre-Game Hype: The Facebook exclusive pre- and post-shows hosted by Sarah Spain and Cassidy Hubbarth had 2,600,000 total viewers across the five weeks, and the Instagram exclusive pre-show hosted by Common saw 1,000,000 total viewers.

• The Last Game of The Last Dance: Game 6: The Movie averaged 608,000 viewers for its premiere on ESPN (May 20, at 9 p.m.). The unprecedented cinematic production of 1998 NBA Finals Game 6 featured exclusive, never-before-seen game footage captured by five different NBA Entertainment cameras.

“The Last Dance” Programming Continues
ABC will broadcast “The Last Dance” on Saturday nights over five weeks from May 23 through June 20, with two episodes airing each week at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET. In related programming Chicago Bulls programming, ESPN will air an encore presentation of Game 6: The Movie on Sunday, May 24, at 4:30 p.m.

The post “The Last Dance” Audience Skyrocket with Time-Shifted/On-Demand Viewing appeared first on Pro Dance Cheer.

ONCHAN, Isle of Man — Edward Norton, Bryan Cranston, Hank Azaria, Neymar Jr, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Ricardinho, Liam Payne, Gabriel Macht, Amy Schumer and many more celebrities played head-to-head over the weekend in the ‘Stars CALL for Action – Powered by PokerStars’ online poker tournament to raise an enormous $1 million for charity.

Main Event final table winners and charity amounts:

• 1^st: David Costabile – $100,000
• 2^nd: Douglas Costa – $75,000
• 3^rd: Jennifer Shahade (PokerStars Ambassador) – $40,000
• 4^th: Casey Affleck – $30,000
• 5^th: Chris Moneymaker (PokerStars Ambassador) – $20,000
• 6^th: Mike Tindall – $15,000

With 50 percent of the total donation going directly to Care International on behalf of those playing, the remaining $500,000 now goes to the winners’ charities of choice.

The Stars CALL for Action – Powered by PokerStars online poker tournament raised an enormous $1 million for charity

Billions and Suits star David Costabile earned the lion’s share after a heated battle with Brazilian footballer Douglas Costa and a $100,000 first-place donation will now go to World Central Kitchen on his behalf.

It was almost a double success for the cast of Suits when Gabriel Macht went head-to-head with retired English footballer and ex-England international Wayne Bridge for a $50,000 donation in the second chance, winner-takes-all celebrity side event.

In the end Bridge came out on top and will send the $50,000 winner donation to The Little Roo Neonatal Fund.

Other celebrities who were successful in earning donations for their chosen charities include Edward Norton, Bryan Cranston, Michael Ian Black, Don Cheadle, Tony Yazbeck, Macauley Culkin, Nelson Figueroa, Tohi and Thomas Lennon. Amy Schumer’s sister, Kim Carmele, was one of six players to make it into the final from the ‘Player Invitational’, earning $10,000 for her chosen charity.

Hank Azaria said, “What an amazing day it was. I was genuinely moved to connect with so many people that I like and admire for such a wonderful cause and I remain blown away by how much PokerStars stepped up. They put up $10K towards COVID relief for every celebrity that participated and then, even though we didn’t quite reach 100 celebrities, they went ahead and gave a full million dollars anyway which was really incredible. And I got to play some poker!”

Laurie Lee, CEO of CARE International UK, the official emergency relief partner of PokerStars since 2014, said, “This partnership over the past six years means the world to us. With PokerStars’ support we can respond quickly when emergencies strike, saving lives and delivering much-needed aid to vulnerable communities around the world.”

Grants to charities will be administered by the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity that meets all 20 BBB Charity Standards. Donations can still be made via YouTube and at eifoundation.org/starscallforaction.

The post David Costabile Tops $1 Million Charity PokerStars Invitational Led by Hank Azaria and Andy Bellin appeared first on Pro Dance Cheer.

“The Last Dance” continues to be viewed by an extensive audience week after week, averaging 5.6 million viewers across premieres of its first eight episodes, based on initial Nielsen reporting.

The significant audiences across four separate Sundays is 57% more viewers than the next-closest documentary debut on ESPN (“You Don’t Know Bo” in 2012).

On Sunday, May 10th, Episodes 7 and 8 averaged 5.1 million viewers across ESPN & ESPN2 from 9-11 p.m. ET, with episode 7 (9-10 p.m.) averaging 5.3 million viewers and episode 8 (10-11 p.m.) averaging 4.9 million viewers, based on initial Nielsen reporting. 

Since sports halted in mid-March, ESPN has aired the 10 most-viewed sports telecasts, with all eight episode premieres of “The Last Dance” ranking among them. 

Following each premiere episode, the audience for “The Last Dance” continues to grow with video on demand, DVR viewing and through encore presentations.

Accounting for all airings, episodes 1-6 have an average viewership of 12.2 million.

Additional reporting for episodes 7 and 8 will be available this week.

*Viewership includes DVR and Re-airs through 5/7 and VOD through 6am 5/11.

The top five metered markets for episodes 7 and 8 included: Chicago (11.6 rtg), Greensboro, N.C. (5.7 rtg.), Raleigh-Durham (4.6 rtg.), Nashville (4.4 rtg.), and Columbus (4.2 rtg.).

“The Last Dance” on social:

“The Last Dance” drove more social video views than any other program yesterday with 6.8M total views.

The series again catapulted to the Top Trend on Twitter along with numerous storylines making their way into the top 20 throughout the night.

Grand Finale

The final two episodes of “The Last Dance” will air on ESPN (TV-MA) & ESPN2 (TV-14) on Sunday, May 17th from 9-11pm ET.

The post “The Last Dance” Premieres Averages 5.6 Million Viewers Across First 8 Episodes appeared first on Pro Dance Cheer.

LAS VEGAS — Wynn Resorts is going all out for the ALL IN Challenge, the celebrated fundraiser started by Michael Rubin, Founder and Executive Chairman of Fanatics, that is dedicated to fighting food insecurity in the wake of COVID-19.

Challenged by Rubin himself, Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox created the most exclusive Wynn Las Vegas VIP package ever produced. To increase donations the package is available as an auction item as well as a sweepstakes item, for two winners in total.

“I accept the ALL IN challenge and I am ‘all in’ to help defeat food insecurity in America,” said Maddox. “Wynn Las Vegas may be closed, but it won’t always be, and when it’s time to come back, I believe Las Vegas will be bigger, bolder, and more audacious than ever. We’re offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Wynn that is an invitation to become Las Vegas royalty.”

Wynn’s ALL IN package offers a curated collection of the resort’s most exclusive luxuries, including some that money can’t typically buy.

With a private jet for six people to a stay in an invitation-only villa to meeting a Wynn headliner, the lucky winners will make unforgettable memories while helping people in need.

One hundred percent of funds raised will go to Meals On Wheels, No Kid Hungry, and America’s Food Fund, which is directly benefitting Feeding America and World Central Kitchen.

With more than $38 million raised to date, the ALL IN Challenge is aiming to become the largest digital fundraising movement in history by bringing together preeminent entertainers, athletes, business titans, and more to donate prized possessions or create once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

For the full auction listing and terms please visit: https://www.fanatics.com/giftcards/become-vegas-royalty-2-night-deluxe-villa-stay-for-6-at-wynn-las-vegas/o-21618943+p-4743443754035+z-9-1206276716?_ref=p-SRP:m-GRID:i-r4c0:po-12

For the full sweepstakes listing and terms please visit: https://www.fanatics.com/giftcards/become-vegas-royalty-2-night-deluxe-villa-stay-for-6-at-wynn-las-vegas/o-21508987+p-369888799510+z-8-1206276716?_ref=p-SRP:m-GRID:i-r3c2:po-11

The post Wynn Las Vegas Joins The ALL IN Challenge To Help Fight Food Insecurity appeared first on Pro Dance Cheer.

FLAVORTOWN, USA — Nacho-loving rivals Guy Fieri and Bill Murray are teaming up for a “Nacho Average Showdown” virtual nacho-making competition to raise awareness and donations for the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund (RERF).

The live event will provide some laughs and raise funds for America’s restaurant workers facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis. Currently, eight million restaurant workers are unemployed.*

The post Guy Fieri And Bill Murray Go Head-to-Head In ‘Nacho Average Showdown’ appeared first on Pro Dance Cheer.

SEC Network continues to unveil original programming this spring, with One for the Ages, the story of the 2019-20 LSU football team, debuting on Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

In addition, SEC Network continues its ‘Friday Fan Night’ polls and primetime programming surrounding throwbacks to the Women’s College World Series and College World Series, as well as several studio shows.

One for the Ages Premieres on Wednesday, May 13
A look back at the incomparable 2019-20 football season for the LSU Tigers, One for the Ages gives both a behind-the-scenes and cinematic glimpse at the remarkable run by Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron and the Bayou Bengals.

One for the Ages is produced by Jim Jorden Productions, the creative team behind SEC Inside.

Friday Fan Night Rounds into Week 5
Every week, SEC Network is featuring ‘Friday Fan Night,’ showcasing an SEC softball and baseball doubleheader determined by SEC fans around the world.

On Tuesdays (baseball) and Wednesdays (softball), SEC Network will host a Twitter poll for fans to choose their favorite games based on theme. Each Twitter poll will be open from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. for SEC faithful to weigh in. The winning softball game airs on Fridays at 7 p.m., with the winning baseball game following at 9 p.m.

Weekly WCWS and CWS Games on Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m.
On Mondays and Thursdays, SECN is spotlighting the conference’s stellar softball and baseball squads with a featured postseason matchup in primetime.

Every Monday night at 7 p.m., the network showcases either an SEC team clinching a Women’s College World Series title or a featured matchup from the SEC Softball Tournament. Next week’s game is the 2019 SEC Softball Tournament second round showdown between Georgia and Alabama.

Every Thursday at 7 p.m., SEC Network is highlighting a championship-clinching game from the NCAA College World Series. Next week’s tilt is from the 2011 NCAA College World Series, featuring South Carolina and Florida in the CWS Finals as the Gamecocks captured their second straight CWS title.

Additional programming highlights include:

• Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Classic SEC football games air early afternoon throughout the week, including two Auburn games to celebrate Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton’s birthday
• Wednesday, 7 – 7:30 p.m.: SEC For Now, a complement to SECN’s signature studio show, highlights the headlines, human interest stories, discussions and debates surrounding the SEC
• Monday – Friday, 3 – 7 p.m.: The Paul Finebaum Show shares compelling opinions on the college sports landscape as Finebaum interacts with passionate callers
• Saturday, 7 – 10 a.m.: Capitalizing on the popular ESPN Radio show by the same name, Marty & McGee meet at the crossroads of southern culture and college sports

SEC Network Continues to Innovate with Social and Digital Engagement
SEC Network launched #HomeSchoolSpirit this week, a new initiative as part of its “We Love It Here” brand campaign. SEC fans are encouraged to post photos and videos on social media with the hashtag #HomeSchoolSpirit to display how they’ve kept their SEC fandom going while staying at home.

SEC Network also continues its robust lineup of social and digital programming for SEC fans looking for current conversation surrounding the world of sports, including No Offseason with Laura Rutledge, SEC For Now and SEC Update. Over the past two weeks, new segments stepped into the fold, such as Marty & McGee’s Show & Tell, Remember When… and What Day Is It? with Alyssa Lang. Daily content is premiering on SEC Network’s Twitter and Facebook accounts, as well as SECNetwork.com.

Additional SEC Network programming updates will be forthcoming. Please continue to check @ESPNPR and ESPN Press Room for more information.

SEC Network Programming Schedule: May 11 – 17

The post One for the Ages, the Story of LSU Football’s Exceptional National Championship Season, Premieres Wednesday, May 13 appeared first on Pro Dance Cheer.

LOS ANGELES — Kenan Thompson, Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish and Byron Allen will serve as co-hosts for the two-hour comedy special “Feeding America Comedy Festival” on Sunday, May 10 from 7-9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

In addition, the telecast – from Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios and Funny Or Die – has added Michael Che, Will Smith, Will Ferrell, Wanda Sykes, Stephen Colbert and Colin Quinn to the all-star event that will feature a plethora of today’s biggest comedy superstars to support and raise money for America’s largest hunger-relief organization, Feeding America.

Including the co-hosts, among the comedians contributing pre-recorded comedy segments are Louie Anderson, Judd Apatow, Jack Black, Wayne Brady, Adam Carolla, Cedric the Entertainer, Andrew Dice Clay, Deon Cole, Dane Cook, Whitney Cummings, Tommy Davidson, Bill Engvall, Mike Epps, Tina Fey, Billy Gardell, Brad Garrett, Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin James, Jamie Kennedy, Keegan-Michael Key, George Lopez, Jon Lovitz, Howie Mandel, Sebastian Maniscalco, Tim Meadows, Eddie Murphy, Caroline Rhea, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman, JB Smoove, Sheryl Underwood and Marlon Wayans.

All viewers tuning in to this comedy event will be encouraged to contribute/volunteer/donate here: www.feedingamerica.org/comedyfest

The post Kenan Thompson, Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish And Byron Allen To Co-Host Two-Hour ‘Feeding America Comedy Festival’ On NBC appeared first on Pro Dance Cheer.

The post UFC and Chiliz Announce Global Partnership appeared first on Pro Dance Cheer.