Updates July 4, 2009
We recently updated the software behind this site, bringing a few new features.
On our Polls pages, along with the world map showing how countries' votes break down, you can now also see how individual cities voted. For example, on our favorite cast member poll, Houston voted for Jim Parsons, Rochester voted for Kaley Cuoco, Oakland voted for Johnny Galecki, and Santa Clara voted for Sara Gilbert. We include lots of cities & towns from around the world, providing there are enough votes to do so.
We've also updated our Articles section, which was very rarely updated before. Now it is tied in with our Twitter account, where we've been posting links to TBBT-related articles for a few months now. These will also be linked to from our Articles section from now on.
We also have to point out updates to our Privacy Policy. We've added new details on your right to opt-out of behavioral advertising, along with instructions on how to do that.
We'll be launching a new feature tomorrow, so stay tuned for that, until then, have a very happy 4th of July!
Big Bang Theory at Comic-Con June 25, 2009
Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) have announced the details of their Comic-Con lineup. WBTVG will showcase a studio-record 11 shows at the event in their two-story, nearly 3,000sqft booth.
WBTVG will be posting updates about their Comic-Con events on Twitter @TheWBdotcom, and will launch a special website in July at www.TheWB.com/ComicCon.
The Big Bang Theory will have its event on Friday, July 24th, with Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Chuck Lorre and others appearing.
More information on the event can be found at the Comic-Con website.
CBS Announces Fall Premiere Date June 24, 2009
CBS has announced their fall premiere dates, with The Big Bang Theory set to return for its 3rd season on Monday, September 21st, in its new 9:30 slot.
CBS's new season rollout officially begins on Monday, Sept. 21 with HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT), the premiere of the new comedy ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT), the seventh season premiere of television's Number One comedy TWO AND A HALF MEN (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT), the third season premiere of THE BIG BANG THEORY in its new time period (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) and the eighth season premiere of CSI: MIAMI (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). -CBS Press Release.
Amazon reveals Season 2 Cover-Art June 11, 2009
Amazon.com have revealed the cover-art of the upcoming Season 2 DVD. Click here to view the full cover-art. Warner Bros have yet to confirm the cover-art.
The DVD will be released in the U.S. on September 15th, you can pre-order it from Amazon.com. The DVD will be released in the United Kingdom on October 19th, it can be pre-ordered from Amazon.co.uk.
News in Brief June 9, 2009
We have a couple of small things to report, so here's the news in brief:
-Jim Parsons will announce the Emmy Nominations.
-CBS shared this video of Kunal Nayyar and the cast at that photo-shoot.
-The Big Bang Theory & Jim Parsons were nominated for TCA awards.
Warner announces Season 2 DVD June 2, 2009
TVShowsOnDVD.com has the full press release issued by Warner Bros. for the upcoming Season 2 DVD of The Big Bang Theory. It reveals the extras that will be on the set, released September 15th in the U.S. & Canada and October 19th in the U.K.
The bonus features are: a Gag Reel, a featurette looking at the show's characters and a featurette looking at the show's real-life physicist, Dr. David Saltzberg. Art-work isn't yet available.
View the full release at TVShowsOnDVD.com. Pre-order at Amazon.com & Amazon.co.uk.
'Big Bang' to move slots on June 8th May 28, 2009
The Big Bang Theory will assume its new fall slot on Monday, June 8th. The show will take its place at 9:30/8:30c, and will air twice on Mondays, until June 22nd, with reruns airing at both 8/7c and 9:30/8:30c.
How I Met Your Mother will take its 8/7c slot on Monday, June 22nd, with Rules of Engagement then filling the 8:30/7:30c slot.
A special encore airing of Big Bang will go out on Thursday, June 4th, at 8/7c.
Here is a breakdown of the upcoming schedule: June 1st - 8/7c. June 4th - 8/7c. June 8th - 8/7c & 9:30/8:30c. June 15th - 8/7c & 9:30/8:30c. June 22nd - 9:30/8:30c.
Season 2 DVD coming in September May 27, 2009
DVD Times is reporting that Season 2 of The Big Bang Theory will be coming to DVD in the U.S. & Canada on September 15th. You can pre-order the DVD now for just $28.99 from Amazon.com.
The 4-disc set will contain all 23 episodes of the show's second season, presented in their original widescreen aspect ratio, with 2.0 stereo sound and subtitled in French, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese and Thai. Extras and cover-art are not yet available.
The U.K. Region 2 release date of the DVD has already been announced as October 19th, and it can be pre-ordered for £15.98 from Amazon.co.uk.
'Big Bang' moving to 9:30 May 20, 2009
The Big Bang Theory will move from its 8:00 slot to follow television's most popular sitcom, Two and a Half Men, at 9:30, this fall. CBS, announcing its fall line-up at the Upfronts in New York, spelled out their new Monday night line-up.
How I Met Your Mother will kick off the night at 8, Accidentally on Purpose - a new sitcom with Jenna Elfman airs at 8:30, Two and a Half Men stays at 9, and The Big Bang Theory moves to 9:30.
The Big Bang Theory will now finish off CBS's Monday night comedy block, airing after Two and a Half Men - TV's most popular comedy. Two and a Half Men was co-created by Big Bang Theory co-creator Chuck Lorre, who now dominates the 9 o'clock hour.
The Big Bang Theory aired at 9:30 once this season, and got big ratings in the slot. CBS showed confidence in the show when it renewed it for two seasons, back in March. Two and a Half Men was renewed for 3 seasons. Rules of Engagement, which occupied the 9:30 slot this season, has been renewed, but isn't on CBS's fall schedule.
Episode 2.23 Ratings May 12, 2009
The ratings for last night's episode, the season finale, are out. The Big Bang Theory came third in total viewers, with 9.81 million of them, and second in adults 18-49, with a 3.6/11 rating.
How I Met Your Mother continued the night with 8.70 million viewers, finishing 3rd, and a 3.6/10 rating A18-49 rating, placing second. Two and a Half Men was seen by 12.89m viewers, placing it second, and scored a 4.4/11 rating in the adults 18-49 demo, also placing it second. Rules of Engagement finished second in both metrics, with 10.12m viewers and a 3.6/9 A18-49 rating.