Sean Atkins Named President Of MTV

MTV, a unit of Viacom, has named Sean Atkins as President, overseeing all creative and business operations for the youth entertainment brand and its sister networks, MTV2 and mtvU. A veteran media executive with expertise across disciplines, Atkins joins MTV from Discovery Communications, where he most recently served as General Manager & Executive Vice President of Digital Media and Strategy.

Atkins will report to Doug Herzog, President of the Viacom Music and Entertainment Group. MTV’s programming co-heads, Mina Lefevre, Executive Vice President and Head of Scripted Development; and Lauren Dolgen, Head of Reality Programming and Executive Vice President of Series Development, will report directly to Atkins. The announcement was made today by Herzog.

'Teen Wolf' Renewed for Sixth Season on MTV

Teen Wolf executive producer Jeff Davis announced during the show's Comic-Con panel that the MTV teen horror series would return for a sixth season.

The session, moderated by Kevin Smith and featuring cast members Tyler Posey, Dylan O’Brien, Holland Roden, Dylan Sprayberry, Cody Christian and Shelly Henning, also included a look at the the trailer for what we can look forward to in Season 5:

MTV To Invade San Diego Comic-Com 'Teen Wolf', 'Scream' and 'The Shannara Chronicles'

MTV will take San Diego Comic-Con by storm with the return of Comic-Con favorite and hit drama series Teen Wolf for the sixth time and convention debuts of highly-anticipated shows Scream: The TV Series and “The Shannara Chronicles.”

For the first time in network history, MTV will be on-the-ground with its own branded booth, giving fans an all-new interactive experience when they hit the floor of the San Diego Convention Center. Fans will be treated to exclusive swag and the opportunity to meet and get autographs from a slew of MTV talent set to stop by.

In addition, MTV will once again sponsor the SDCC wi-fi. Attendees can log on to the site for a full schedule of MTV events.

Below is the schedule of panels. The signing schedule for the MTV booth will be announced via the wi-fi splash page.

Watch the Trailer for 'Scream,' Premiering June 30 on MTV

Scream premieres June 30 on MTV.

MTV and Dimension TV's Scream is based on the eponymous, international hit horror franchise. After a cyber-bullying incident results in a brutal murder, the shocking violence stirs up memories of a killing spree from the past that has haunted some, intrigued others and maybe just inspired a new killer. A group of teens - with two old friends struggling to reconnect at its heart - become lovers, enemies, suspects, targets and victims of a killer who’s out for blood.

Scream premieres June 30th on MTV, starring Willa Fitzgerald as Emma, Bex Taylor-Klaus as Audrey, Carlson Young as Brooke, Amadeus Serafini as Kieran, John Karna as Noah, Connor Weil as Will, Tracy Middendorf as Maggie and Jason Wiles as Sheriff Hudson.​

Watch the trailer below:

'Teen Wolf' Season 5: "The Doctors Will See You Now"

Teen Wolf returns for its fifth season in June.

A teaser for Teen Wolf's upcoming fifth season aired during the MTV Movie Awards. "The rules have changed" and "the doctors will see you now" were used as a tease. Watch below:

Jessie J to Host 2015 MTV Movie Awards Live Pre-Show on April 12

Jessie J

MTV today announced that Jessie J will bring her signature style and unmatchable sense of cool to burn up the red carpet of the “2015 MTV Movie Awards” as she hosts the spectacular Pre-Show airing LIVE on Sunday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET. In the lead up to the main event, MTV will offer fans a week of exclusive first looks at five of the summer’s must-see films during “MTV Movie Awards Takeover Week” presented by Mtn. Dew® Kickstart™. Immediately following the Pre-Show special, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, MTV will air the “2015 MTV Movie Awards” from Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California, hosted by Amy Schumer.

Poised in the middle of the action, Jessie J and MTV’s Josh Horowitz will give viewers a first-hand look at all of the hip, Hollywood royalty walking the carpet from some of this summer’s most anticipated movies as they make their show-stopping arrivals. Also, Cara Delevingne, Nat Wolff and author John Green will be on hand to introduce an exclusive sneak from the upcoming feature, Paper Towns.

Shailene Woodley to Receive Trailblazer Award at 2015 MTV Movie Awards

Shailene Woodley

MTV today announced that award-winning actress and young Hollywood sensation Shailene Woodley will receive the fourth annual “MTV Trailblazer Award” during the LIVE telecast of the 2015 “MTV Movie Awards” on Sunday, April 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, CA. The coveted award will be presented to Woodley by her Insurgent co-star and fan favorite, Miles Teller.

Woodley is the third woman to receive the award, which recognizes actors who are blazing a distinctive and innovative path for their Hollywood peers. Previous winners include Emma Watson, Emma Stone and the only male to receive the award, actor Channing Tatum.

“Shailene Woodley is one of the most talented actresses of this generation,” said Stephen Friedman, President of MTV. “Whether baring her soul in emotionally charged roles in The Descendents and The Fault In Our Stars or igniting our imagination in sci-fi blockbusters like Insurgent, Shailene has raised the bar for actresses navigating diverse and challenging roles professionally, while personally remaining down-to-earth and accessible to her fans.”

MTV to Air in Black and White for the First Time in Network History, Share Artist, Politician and Audience Perspectives on Race on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

MTV today announced an expansion of its Look Different anti-bias campaign called #TheTalk, a multiscreen effort to encourage its audience to have candid, confident and “color brave” conversations on race with family and friends. According to a 2014 MTV study*, 73% of Millennials believe having more open constructive conversations about bias would help people become less prejudiced.

“Millennials believe strongly in fairness, but they can also find it difficult to talk openly about race – to be not simply ‘color blind’ but ‘color brave,’” said Stephen Friedman, President of MTV. “Our audience is looking for a way to bring the national conversation on race into their homes and this campaign will give them a forum to express true color bravery.”

#TheTalk will begin at 9 a.m. ET/PT on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day when MTV will kick off a 12-hour period in which all programming will air in black and white for the first time in the network’s history. Every commercial block will begin with personal reflections on race from luminaries including Kendrick Lamar, Common, Big Sean, Ava DuVernay, David Oyelowo, Penn Badgley, Jordin Sparks, Pete Wentz, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. John Lewis, Sen. Cory Booker and more.

'Eye Candy' Trailer Released, Series Premieres January 12 on MTV

Eye Candy stars Victoria Justice as Lindy. Photo courtesy of MTV

MTV has released the trailer for its new scripted thriller Eye Candy starring Victoria Justice. The series will premiere on Monday, January 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. To check out the trailer click here.

Eye Candy is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by R.L. Stine and centers on tech genius Lindy, played by Victoria Justice, a 21-year-old hacker with a gift for seeing clues and connections in the digital world that others can't. Persuaded by her roommate to try online dating, Lindy begins to suspect that one of her suitors is a deadly cyber stalker. When the local cyber-crimes unit uncovers a potential serial killer in Manhattan, all signs point to this mysterious stalker. Teaming up with the cyber unit and some hacker friends, Lindy leads the charge to solve these murders while unleashing her own style of justice on the streets of New York City.

Justice fans can also catch her when she hosts MTV's New Year's Eve 2015 along with Charlamagne live from Times Square on Wednesday, December 31 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT and during the special Being Victoria airing on Monday, January 5 at 2 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.

Eye Candy also stars Casey Deidrick as Tommy, Kiersey Clemons as Sophia, John Garet Stoker as Connor and Harvey Guillen as George. Eric Sheffer Stevens recurs as Hamish, while Ryan Cooper appears as Jake.



Christian Taylor serves as executive producer. The show is executive produced by Jason Blum and Catherine Hardwicke in association with Blumhouse Productions, Inc. Additional executive producers include Yvonne Bernard and Beth Elise Hawk. Emmy Grinwis and Tony Hernandez are co-executive producers. Production services provided by Jax Media.

Character Guide:

(Victoria Justice as Lindy)
Lindy's been powerfully shaped by two life events. The first was the horrific abduction of her younger sister, Sara. In the aftermath of that trauma, Lindy dropped out of college, moved to New York, and became a hacker so she could dedicate herself to finding Sara, while occasionally bending the law to help others with their own unsolved missing persons cases.

Casey Deidrick as Tommy. Photo courtesy of MTV

(Casey Deidrick as Tommy)
Tommy, the dry-witted New York native descends from a long line of cops and now works in the NYPD Cyber Unit. He's smart, tough, no-nonsense, and started as a beat cop before working his way up to Cyber detective. Tommy is skeptical of Lindy's tactics and motivations, but he decides to work with her when his partner, Ben, starts helping Lindy track the stalker.

Harvey Guillen as (George)
George is Lindy's friend, confidante, and coworker at her day job in the IT department of a financial company. A fellow hacker, George has always helped Lindy out when she needed assistance whether it's legal or slightly left of the law.

Kiersey Clemons (Sophia)
Sophia is Lindy's hip, gorgeous and vibrant best friend and roommate who owns the popular downtown nightclub IRL. Two years ago, Sophia rescued Lindy from perpetual couch surfing when she first moved to New York by inviting her to crash in her apartment—and Lindy never left.

John Garet Stoker (Connor)
Connor is Sophia's other best friend – a young blogger for a gossip site. He has a friendly rivalry with Lindy, and supports Sophia's attempts to get Lindy to join a dating app, helping Lindy navigate potential matches. Always having to share Sophia's attentions with Lindy, Connor has his own selfish reasons for wanting Lindy to have a boyfriend.

'Eye Candy' Premieres January 12 on MTV, Stars Victoria Justice, Casey Deidrick, Kiersey Clemons, John Garet Stoker & Harvey Guillen

New MTV scripted thriller Eye Candy, based on the best-selling novel of the same name by R.L. Stine, will premiere on Monday, January 12 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The hour-long, 10-episode drama centers on tech genius Lindy, played by Victoria Justice, a 21-year-old hacker with a gift for seeing clues and connections in the digital world that others can't.

Persuaded by her roommate to try online dating, Lindy begins to suspect that one of her suitors is a deadly cyber stalker. When the local cyber-crimes unit uncovers a potential serial killer in Manhattan, all signs point to this mysterious stalker. Teaming up with the cyber unit and some hacker friends, Lindy leads the charge to solve these murders while unleashing her own style of justice on the streets of New York City.

MTV Orders 'Scream' Adaptation Series to Premiere October 2015

MTV has given a full series order to its TV adaptation of Scream, the 1996 slasher film and subsequent box office-busting horror franchise. The show will premiere in October 2015 with 10 episodes.

The co-production with Dimension TV was first announced in May 2013, including a pilot order with Ravenswood writer Jill Blotevogel running the show and Jay Beattie and Dan Dworkin (Criminal Minds) penning the script. The series found its cast and director (Jamie Travis) in August. Harvey and Bob Weinstein will executive produce alongside Wes Craven, Tony DiSanto, Liz Gateley, Marianne Maddalena, and Cathy Konrad.

The high school-set series will follow a slew of not-yet-slain students: shy popular girl Emma (Willa Fitzgerald), artsy loner Audrey (Bex Taylor-Klaus), computer geek Noah (John Karna), all-American athlete Will (Connor Weil), ferocious socialite Brooke (Carlson Young), and mysterious new kid Kieran (Amadeus Serafini). The show also stars Joel Gretsch as Sheriff Clark Hudson (Kieran's father) and Tracy Middendorf as Maggie.

'Teen Wolf' Season 4 Finale Expanded to 75 Minutes (Sneak Peek Video)

The season four finale of MTV hit scripted drama Teen Wolf will be expanded to 75 minutes, starting on Monday, September 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, followed by an extended 45-minute Wolf Watch.

In the season four finale, "Smoke & Mirrors," Scott and Stiles return to La Iglesia to save the Pack from Kate. Then, on Wolf Watch, host Jill Wagner will sit down with Executive Producer Jeff Davis and series' stars Tyler Posey, Tyler Hoechlin and Dylan O'Brien to get the inside scoop on the finale.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

'Awkward' Season 4 Continues on September 23. Watch the Trailer!

MTV's critically acclaimed comedy series Awkward returns for the second half of season four on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the season two premiere of Faking It at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Senior year at Palos Hills High School continues this fall and the stakes are higher than ever for Jenna Hamilton. After a rough start to senior year, culminating in a dramatic senior ski trip, Jenna tries to get back on track by focusing on her future and dreaded final exams. Jenna and her friends anxiously await college admission verdicts while trying to battle senioritis and relish their dwindling time together.

As adulthood looms closer, they look forward to graduation, but have a lot to figure out before they reach that milestone - romances both new and old percolate, families are turned upside down with huge revelations and friendships are put to the test. The impending sense of time running out heightens Jenna and Matty's interactions, forcing them to figure out if they have a romantic future or if they are meant to just be friends. Their tense relations are further complicated by a shocking scandal at Palos Hills High which triggers an all-out battle of the sexes. The whirlwind of senior year draws to a close with a scandalous Spring Break finale involving plenty of sun, sand, secrets and shenanigans to go around.

Watch the trailer below:

'Teen Wolf' Preview: A Promise to the Dead

Teen Wolf Season 4 Episode 11 airs on Monday, September 1.

Season 4 of MTV's hit serial Teen Wolf continues with a new episode ("A Promise to the Dead") on Monday, September 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Scott (Tyler Posey), along with the rest of the pack, undertakes a treacherous battle against an old enemy.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

Monday Night Ratings: 'Dallas' Returns Down, 'Switched at Birth' Hits Four-Week Highs

Under the Dome topped Monday's serial ratings.

Below are the ratings for Monday night's primetime serials:

Under the Dome (10 p.m. ET, CBS) - 7.23 million viewers, 1.5 Adults 18-49 rating
WWE Entertainment (9 p.m. ET/USA) - 4.3 million viewers, 1.5 Adults 18-49 rating
WWE Entertainment (8 p.m. ET/USA) - 4.28 million viewers, 1.5 Adults 18-49 rating
WWE Entertainment (10 p.m. ET/USA) - 3.97 million viewers, 1.4 Adults 18-49 rating
Mistresses (10 p.m. ET, ABC) - 3.3 million viewers, 0.7 Adults 18-49 rating
Teen Wolf (10 p.m. ET/MTV) - 1.48 million viewers, 0.7 Adults 18-49 rating
The Fosters (9 p.m. ET/ABC Family) - 1.48 million viewers, 0.6 Adults 18-49 rating
Switched At Birth (8 p.m. ET/ABC Family) - 1.29 million viewers, 0.5 Adults 18-49 rating
Dallas (9 p.m. ET, TNT) - 1.97 million viewers, 0.4 Adults 18-49 rating

At 8 o'clock, the summer finale of Switched At Birth hit 4-week highs in Total Viewers (1.3 million), Women 18-34 (355,000/1.1 rating), Women 18-49 (574,000/0.9 rating) and Females 12-34 (501,000/1.1 rating) – since 7/21/14.

At 9 o'clock, The Fosters' summer finale registered its 2nd-best ratings this season in Adults 18-34 (514,000/0.8 rating), Adults 18-49 (791,000/0.6 rating) and Viewers 12-34 (774,000/0.8 rating) – behind 7/21/14 – and generated 4-week highs in Total Viewers (1.5 million), Women 18-34 (426,000/1.3 rating), Women 18-49 (627,000/1.0 rating), and Females 12-34 (665,000/1.5 rating).

MTV's 'Finding Carter Renewed for Second Season

MTV has renewed Finding Carter for a 12-episode second season.

MTV announced today the season two pick-up of its newest scripted drama series, Finding Carter, for 12 all-new episodes. The coming of age drama is currently 2014's #1 new cable series with 12-34 year olds and with teens. To date, the series is averaging a strong 2.0 P12-34 rating and 2.2 million total viewers (live+3).

"The creative minds behind Finding Carter did an exceptional job bringing this story to life and drawing our audience in," said President of MTV Programming, Susanne Daniels. "I'm looking forward to another season following Carter on her journey."

In tonight's episode, entitled "Half Baked," Carter and Taylor discover Elizabeth's affair and team up to force their mother to come clean. But when this revelation threatens to destroy the Wilson family, Carter must decide whether she's willing to do the unthinkable in order to bring the family back together. Finding Carter airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Watch the mid-season trailer below:

Lucy Hale to Host the 2014 MTV VMA Red Carpet with Sway and Christina Garibaldi

Lucy Hale will co-host the 2014 MTV VMA Red Carpet pre-show.

Rising country singer and Pretty Little Liars actress Lucy Hale will host the hour-long 2014 MTV VMA Red Carpet pre-show LIVE alongside MTV's own Sway and Christina Garibaldi on Sunday, August 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT outside of The Forum in Inglewood, CA and leading into the VMAs live at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The telecast will feature live performances by chart-topping artists, Fifth Harmony and Charli XCX. Leading up to the star-studded pre-show, MTV will air an all new episode of its hit scripted drama, Teen Wolf, beginning at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

"Hosting this year's MTV VMA Red Carpet is the topper to a pretty great year for me after releasing my first album," said Lucy Hale. "I'm looking forward to meeting and talking to some of my favorite artists. It's going to be an amazing night!"

Cast of MTV's 'Scream' Adaptation Toplined by Willa Fitzgerald

Willa Fitzgerald will star in MTV's Scream.

More than a year after being picked up to pilot, MTV's Scream adaptation has announced members of its cast and behind-the-scenes team.

Willa Fitzgerald (Royal Pains) will topline the adaptation of Wes Craven's and Kevin Williamson's horror franchise. Bex Taylor-Klaus (Arrow), John Karna (The Neighbors), Carlson Young (The Kroll Show), Connor Weil (Sharknado), Joel Gretsch (Witches of East End, V) and newcomer Amadeus Serafini will co-star in the drama. Bobby Campo (The Final Destination) will recur.

MTV Greenlights 'Shannara' Straight to Series and Announces Jonathan Liebesman as Director During Summer TCA Presentation

MTV announced today the straight to series order for "Shannara," the international best-selling fantasy novels from author Terry Brooks which is being adapted for the small screen. Additionally, Jonathan Liebesman ("Wrath of Titans") has signed on to direct the first two episodes. MTV and producing partner Sonar Entertainment announced the development deal in December. Al Gough and Miles Millar will write and executive produce the series, which is greenlit for 10 episodes. Jon Favreau, Jonathan Liebesman, Terry Brooks and Dan Farah will serve as executive producers.

The network also announced it has greenlit a fourth season of the hit "Catfish: The TV Show," and revealed premiere dates for returning series "Are You The One?," "Awkward," "Faking It," and the new scripted dramedy "Happyland." Additionally, MTV will air an "Are You The One?" season one reunion special in advance of the series' season two return.

The announcements were among those made today by Susanne Daniels, President of MTV Programming, during the network's presentation at the Summer 2014 Television Critics Association Press Tour.

'Finding Carter' Premieres July 8, Stars Kathryn Prescott, Cynthia Watros, Zac Pullam, Anna Jacoby-Heron, Milena Govich, Alexis Denisof

A new unconventional family drama premieres July 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. The show centers on Carter (Kathryn Prescott), a teenage girl who thinks she has the perfect life until one night after a police bust at a high school party she is told that the woman who she believes to be her biological mother actually abducted her as a toddler. Now Carter must return to the family who thought they had lost her. As she navigates brand-new parents, a twin sister, high school and boys, Carter vows to find Lori before the police capture the only mom she’s ever known and put her behind bars.

Finding Carter stars Kathryn Prescott as Carter, Cynthia Watros as Elizabeth, Zac Pullam as Grant, Anna Jacoby-Heron as Taylor, Milena Govich as Lori, and Alexis Denisof as David.

Watch the Finding Carter trailer below: