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Antonio Banderas to Star in New Starz Series HAVANA QUARTET
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2015

Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced at today's Starz Television Critics Association (TCA) presentation at the Beverly Hilton that Starz is developing Entertainment One Television's (eOne) “Havana Quartet”  starring international film star Antonio Banderas...


OWN's Hit Drama GREENLEAF Returns with 2-Night Premiere This August
by Caryn Robbins - June 27, 2017

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's acclaimed original drama series, GREENLEAF, from Lionsgate, award-winning writer/producer Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Under”) and executive producers Clement Virgo (“The Book of Negros”) and Oprah Winfrey (“Selma”), will return with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, A...


BET Networks Announces New & Returning Programming at Upfront Presentation
by Caryn Robbins - April 25, 2014

BET Networks, the #1 network for the African-American audience and a top 20 cable network among all adults 18-49, announced its upcoming programming schedule for BET and Centric at its annual Upfront presentation....


OWN Renews Hit Drama Series GREENLEAF for Season Three Photo OWN Renews Hit Drama Series GREENLEAF for Season Three
by Caryn Robbins - August 07, 2017

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has renewed its acclaimed original drama series, GREENLEAF from Lionsgate, award-winning writer/producer Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Under”) and executive producers Clement Virgo (“The Book of Negros”) and Oprah Winfrey (“Selma”) for a third season....


Simon Godwin's MEASURE FOR MEASURE Enters Final Week at TFANA
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2017

Simon Godwin's (Associate Director, London's National Theatre) acclaimed staging of Measure for Measure, William Shakespeare's dark comedy about justice, faith, power, sex and family, will close as scheduled next week, on July 16. Just 15 New York performances remain of the production....


Simon Godwin's MEASURE FOR MEASURE Begins This Weekend at TFANA
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2017

Theatre for a New Audience presents Simon Godwin's (Associate Director, London's National Theatre) Measure for Measure, William Shakespeare's dark comedy about justice, faith, power, sex and family. Measure for Measure is the first time Godwin is directing Shakespeare with an American company. The p...


Brandon Jay McLaren, Amanda Crew and More Win 2015 Golden Maple Awards
by TV News Desk - July 01, 2015

The Academy of Canadians in Sports and Entertainment - Los Angeles (ACISE-LA) just held the inaugural 2015 Golden Maple Awards at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles on Canada Day, July 1, 2015....


Antonio David Lyons Presents Showcase Performance of WE ARE HERE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2014

Artist and activist Antonio David Lyons will perform his one-man play, We Are Here, at the National Black Theatre Inc. in New York City tonight, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. This special showcase performance will be preceded by a 6 p.m. reception and followed by a talk-back session with Lyons and producer Refi...


Cuba Gooding Jr Developing Boxing Comedy for 20th Century Fox TV
by TV News Desk - June 26, 2014

Deadline writes that Cuba Gooding Jr is working on a TV comedy "set in an old-school boxing gym". No plans have been announced for Gooding Jr to star in the series, which is still scouting a writer....


OWN to Premiere Season 2 of Popular Drama Series GREENLEAF, 3/15
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2017

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the season two premiere date for its acclaimed original drama series GREENLEAF from Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), Emmy-nominated creator/executive producer Craig Wright...


OWN Unveils First Look at New Original Drama Series GREENLEAF
by Caryn Robbins - March 16, 2016

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network unveiled today a first look at its new original drama series GREENLEAF from Lionsgate TV and Emmy-nominated writer/producer Craig Wright...


Photo Flash: HAMILTON's Anthony Ramos & More in Spike Lee's SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT, Comi Photo Photo Flash: HAMILTON's Anthony Ramos & More in Spike Lee's SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT, Coming to Netflix
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2017

Thirty years ago, Spike Lee burst onto the independent filmmaking scene with his groundbreaking look at one free-spirited artist making it happen for herself in Brooklyn, New York. Now, Miss Nola Darling returns in a timely, topical update of the visionary Oscar -nominated writer-director's SHE'S GO...


Acorn TV to Premiere Season 10 of Hit Period Mystery Series MURDOCH MYSTERIES, 1/2
by Caryn Robbins - December 22, 2016

MURDOCH MYSTERIES, Season 10 begins its exclusive U.S. Premiere on Monday, January 2, 2017 with the first two episodes, followed by a new episode every Monday through April 24th (18 episodes)....


Centaur Theatre Opens its 48th Season with CONSTELLATION
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2016

Centaur Theatre opens its 48th season with Constellations, winner of London's Evening Standard Best Play Award and written by British wunderkind, Nick Payne. Running from October 4 to 30, 2016, this quirky tale of two people finding love in multi-universes, which made waves on both sides of the Atla...


West End and Broadway Hit THE FATHER to Make South African Premiere at The Fugard
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016

The Tony- and Olivier Award-winning Broadway and West End hit, Florian Zeller's THE FATHER, translated from the French by Christopher Hampton, is set to have its South African premiere at The Fugard Studio Theatre....


OWN to Premiere Season 2 of Popular Drama Series GREENLEAF, 3/15
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2017

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the season two premiere date for its acclaimed original drama series GREENLEAF from Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), Emmy-nominated creator/executive producer Craig Wright...


Circlesnake Productions at The Attic Arts Hub Presents the World Premiere of THE QUEEN'S CONJUROR
by A.A. Cristi - October 03, 2016

Circlesnake Productions explores the life of John Dee, the 16th century adviser to Queen Elizabeth, and a scientist and magician when the two professions were indistinguishable. The Queen's Conjuror runs from November 4 to November 20 at The Attic Arts Hub, 1402 Queen St E....


New Action-Adventure Drama Series FRONTIER Starring Jason Momoa, Coming to Netflix
by Caryn Robbins - December 18, 2015

Netflix announced that FRONTIER, a new action adventure drama series starring Jason Momoa and from co-creators Rob Blackie and Peter Blackie (Majumder Manor) and director Brad Peyton (San Andreas, Incarnate, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island) will premiere exclusively on Netflix...


Antonio David Lyons Presents Showcase Performance of WE ARE HERE, 10/10
by Sally Henry Fuller - September 20, 2014

Artist and activist Antonio David Lyons will perform his one-man play, We Are Here, at the National Black Theatre Inc. in New York City on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. This special showcase performance will be preceded by a 6 p.m. reception and followed by a talk-back session with Lyons and producer Refilwe Nk...


Cara Ricketts and Graham Cuthbertson Star in Canadian Stage's CONSTELLATIONS
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2016

After dazzling audiences in London's West End and on Broadway, Canadian Stage is proud to bring the international hit Constellations by British playwright Nick Payne to Toronto in a new production directed by the award-winning Peter Hinton (Shaw Festival). On stage at the Bluma Appel Theatre from No...


MCC Theater's Transgender-Themed Play CHARM Finds Complete Cast, Creative Team
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2017

MCC Theater today announced the complete cast and creative team for the first show of its upcoming 2017-18 season: the NYC premiere of the acclaimed transgender-themed play Charm-inspired by the real-life story of Miss Gloria Allen....


Photo Flash: HAMILTON's Anthony Ramos & More in Spike Lee's SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT, Comi Photo Photo Flash: HAMILTON's Anthony Ramos & More in Spike Lee's SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT, Coming to Netflix
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2017

Thirty years ago, Spike Lee burst onto the independent filmmaking scene with his groundbreaking look at one free-spirited artist making it happen for herself in Brooklyn, New York. Now, Miss Nola Darling returns in a timely, topical update of the visionary Oscar -nominated writer-director's SHE'S GO...


Maple of Excellence Honorees, Host & Award Presenters for 2015 Golden Maple Awards Announced
by Tess Reynolds - June 26, 2015

The Academy of Canadians in Sports & Entertainment - Los Angeles (ACISE-LA) announced today the Maple of Excellence honorees, the master of ceremony and award presenters for the inaugural 2015 Golden Maple Awards. ...


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces September Highlights Photo OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces September Highlights
by TV News Desk - August 17, 2017

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has announced September 2017 highlights! Check out the listings below!...


NBC's THE WIZ LIVE, David Alan Grier Among Winners of 2016 NAACP Image Awards
by Caryn Robbins - February 05, 2016

Among the winners announced was NBC's THE WIZ LIVE in the category of Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special....






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