Animal Planet's "Mermaids: The New Evidence" breaks ratings record (video)  May 29, 2013 - 09:45 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Mermaids might not be -- OK, let's face it, definitely aren't -- real. However, the mythical creatures of the sea delivered a very real ratings victory for Animal Planet on Sunday, May 27, according to TheWrap. "Mermaids: The New Evidence" -- Animal Planet's follow-up to last May's "Mermaids: The Body Found" -- premiered as the most-watched telecast in the network's history, drawing 3.6 million total viewers with its 10 p.m. airing. Animal Planet's previous most-watched telecast, 2005's "Dragons: A Fantasy Made Real," scored 2.8 million total viewers. "The phenomenon of 'Mermaids' has truly been a watershed - and a watercooler - moment for Animal Planet," Animal Planet president and general manager Marjorie Kaplan said of the ratings performance. "These extraordinary television specials have electrified, challenged & entertained television audiences and online fans alike." The special "probes for the unfiltered story and reveals new evidence of mermaids that only has come forward in the past year," according to Animal Planet. If you somehow missed the groundbreaking scientific exploration of the existence of mermaids, watch a promo for the special below.   Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy  Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said.Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani.POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO.Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed. |
