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Showtime Launches Eighth and Final Season of WEEDS, 7/1
by TV News Desk - Jun 13, 2012

The show that introduced America to a pot-dealing soccer mom and changed the face of the network is sparking up its final toke: after eight unforgettable, jaw-dropping seasons, WEEDS is coming to an end. SHOWTIME will air the final 13 episodes beginning Sunday, July 1st at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. In addition, the series will achieve a much-coveted television milestone: the 11th episode of the season will mark the series' 100th. Created by Jenji Kohan and produced by Lionsgate, WEEDS has been honored with multiple award nominations, including 21 Emmys(R), 10 Golden Globes(R) and six SAG(R) Awards over the course of its seven seasons on air. Its success put SHOWTIME on the map as a destination for top-quality original series and set the stage for hits like DEXTER(R), NURSE JACKIE, CALIFORNICATION and HOMELAND. (more...)

Showtime to End WEEDS With Hunter Parrish
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2012

Variety reports that Showtime has canceled its long-running series WEEDS. The half-hour comedy from Lionsgate first aired on the cable network in 2005 and features Broadway vet Hunter Parrish. The upcoming eighth and final season of the show is currently in production and is set to air July 1. (more...)

Showtime to Air CAROL CHANNING: LARGER THAN LIFE, 7/16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2012

Showtime announces its 2012 Summer programming overview. Among the many series and documentaries will be CAROL CHANNING: LARGER THAN LIFE premiering Monday, July 16th at 6:30 PM (ET/PT). (more...)

Julia Stiles to Star in New YouTube Channel Series BLUE
by TV News Desk - Jun 11, 2012

Julia Stiles stars in a new series, BLUE which is premiering now on the YouTube Channel, WIGS (www.youtube.com/wigs). In the series, Stiles stars as the title character, a single mom trying to protect her son from the consequences of her secret career. (more...)

WEEDS, EPISODES and More Return for Showtime's 2012 Summer Programming, Beg. 7/1
by TV News Desk - Jun 08, 2012

Showtime has just released its 2012 Summer Programming Overview, including original series Weeds, Episodes, Web Therapy, The Franchise, The Real L Word, comedy specials, documentary specials, and more. See full details below. (more...)

Showtime to Launch 'Best in Sho' Free Preview Weekend Campaign
by TV News Desk - May 23, 2012

'Best in SHO' is an awards-themed free preview weekend featuring marathon runs of the network's award-winning original programming and is the first ever awards-themed free preview weekend offered by a premium network. (more...)

Jennifer Garner, Alfred Molina Star in SERENA, Now Airing on Youtube.com
by Movies News Desk - May 22, 2012

Jennifer Garner and Alfred Molina star in SERENA, a short film written and directed by Rodrigo Garcia, a co-founder of WIGS along with Jon Avnet and Jake Avnet. Garner plays Serena, a woman who makes a series of shocking confessions to her Priest (Molina). (more...)

GODSPELL's Hunter Parrish Joins Annenberg Theater's 'WHEN YOU BELIEVE' Stephen Schwartz Tribute Tonight, 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012

Hunter Parrish, who previously starred in the Broadway revival of GODSPELL, joins the starry talent lineup of When You Believe: A Conversation With and Tribute To Stephen Schwartz tonight, May 19 in Palm Springs. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Jon Avnet and Rodrigo Garcia Launch 'JAN' WGIS Series - Episode 1
by Movies News Desk - May 14, 2012

Today, award-winning filmmakers Jon Avnet ('Black Swan,' 'Fried Green Tomatoes,' 'Risky Business') and Rodrigo Garcia ('Albert Nobbs,' 'In Treatment,' 'Mother and Child') launch 'Jan,' the first WIGS series from a comprehensive slate of new, original programming.The digital channel's premiere series, 'Jan,' is written and directed by Jon Avnet. The series stars Caitlin Gerard ('The Social Network'), Virginia Madsen ('Sideways'), Stephen Moyer ('True Blood'), along with Alexandra Holden ('Friday Night Lights'), Jaime Murray ('Dexter,' 'Spartacus'), Kyle Gallner ('A Nightmare on Elm Street'), Iddo Goldberg ('Diary of a Call Girl,' 'Uprising'), Laura Spencer, Dorothy Davis, Allison McAtee, Andrea De Oliveira, John Ales, and Cass Castelow. Watch the first episode below! (more...)

Catherine Zeta-Jones Joins Cast of RED 2
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2012

EWOnline reports that Tony Award and Academy Award winner Catherine Zeta-Jones will join the cast of RED 2. (more...)

GODSPELL's Hunter Parrish Joins Annenberg Theater's 'WHEN YOU BELIEVE' Stephen Schwartz Tribute, 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2012

Hunter Parrish, who previously starred in the Broadway revival of GODSPELL, has joined the starry talent lineup of When You Believe: A Conversation With and Tribute To Stephen Schwartz on May 19 in Palm Springs. (more...)

THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, 33 VARIATIONS and PROOF Set for Festival Stage of Winston-Salem 2012-13 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2012

Resident professional theatre company Festival Stage of Winston-Salem will return to downtown's Hanesbrands Theatre for its third season in 2012-13, presenting the Southern comedy The Last Night of Ballyhoo; North Carolina's first production of the drama 33 Variations; and the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Proof. The final production of the current season, Hatchetman, takes place May 11-27. (more...)

Stockard Channing and John Larroquette with Host the Drama League Awards, May 18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2012

The Drama League has gathered together a team of Broadway's best to serve as Honorary Co-Chairs for the 78th Annual Drama League Awards set for Friday, May 18, 2012 at 12:00 p.m., at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway). The team of Broadway luminaries includes Nina Arianda, Christian Borle, Norbert Leo Butz, Kathleen Chalfant, Raul Esparza, Rosemary Harris, Jeremy Jordan, Christine Lahti, Linda Lavin, Norm Lewis, Judith Light, Audra McDonald, Cynthia Nixon, Denis O'Hare and Blair Underwood. The Honorary Co-Chairs serve as ambassadors for The Drama League Awards and the excellence of the New York theatre season, and welcome the attendees of the Awards Luncheon at a cocktail reception before the event. (more...)

Megan Hilty & Justin Long to Name Drama League Nominees, Apr. 24!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2012

The Drama League has announced Drama League nominee Megan Hilty (9 To 5, "Smash") and Justin Long (Seminar) will co-host the announcement of the The 2012 Drama League Nominees for Distinguished Production of a Play, Distinguished Production of a Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Play, Distinguished Revival of a Musical, and the much coveted Distinguished Performance Award on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Sardi's. As in years past, the nominations ceremony will be broadcast worldwide via live stream right here on BroadwayWorld! (more...)

David Henderson Joins Hartford Stage as Director of Marketing, Sales and Communications
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2012

The Tony AwardŽ-winning Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director, and Michael Stotts, Managing Director, today announced that David Henderson has been appointed Director of Marketing, Sales and Communications, beginning April 9, 2012. (more...)

Stockard Channing & John Larroquette Host 2012 Drama League Awards
by BWW News Desk - Apr 03, 2012

The Drama League has announced that this year's 78th Annual Drama League Awards will be hosted by Tony Award winners Stockard Channing (Other Desert Cities) and John Larroquette (Gore Vidal's The Best Man). The awards ceremony is set for Friday afternoon, May 18th at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway) at Noon. This year's Drama League Award Nominees will be announced Tuesday morning, April 24th at Sardi's. (more...)

Alan Menken, Rosie O'Donnell & Diane Paulus Named 2012 Drama League Special Honorees
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2012

The Drama League will honor three outstanding theatre luminaries at this year's 78th Annual Drama League Awards set for Friday afternoon, May 18th at the Marriott Marquis Times Square. (more...)

Showtime Sets Season Premieres of WEEDS and EPISODES for July 1
by TV News Desk - Mar 14, 2012

It's going to be a sizzling summer of comedy on SHOWTIME with the season premieres of the hit series WEEDS (10 p.m. ET/PT) and EPISODES (10:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Sunday, July 1st. Thirteen half-hour episodes of WEEDS' eighth season go into production in Los Angeles in April, and nine half-hours of EPISODES' second season recently wrapped production in London and Los Angeles. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Listen to Hunter Parrish's New Single
by Stage Tube - Mar 13, 2012

Hunter Parrish will release his debut album April 17, which is preceded by his single. Listen to the single, Sitting at Home, in the video below! (more...)

James Woods, Mary Louise Parker to Star in JAMESY BOY
by Movies News Desk - Feb 24, 2012

As first reported in the Hollywood Reporter, actors James Woods, Mary Louise Parker and Ving Rhames have joined the cast of the upcoming Indie drama film JAMESY BOY. The film will be directed by Trevor White. (more...)

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