BACKSTAGE with the Bechdels: Five Fun Facts From Our FUN HOME PanelSeptember 9, 2016On September 10, the Bechdel family is flying away from Broadway's Circle in the Square Theater when the the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winner for Best Musical plays its final performance. But before the cast moves out of their Broadway home, BroadwayWorld brought a few of the Bechdel's together for one last interview to reminisce on some memories from their run, the emotional response to the piece, backstage camaraderie, and the political timeliness that has made Fun Home, as Judy Kuhn puts it, 'a show meant for right now.'
The Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces Filmmaker TalksSeptember 7, 2016The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces filmmaker talks at the 54th New York Film Festival (September 30 – October 16). On Cinema and Directors Dialogues, the annual series of intimate filmmaker conversations that take place at the festival, are presented by HBO®.
Tim Allen Returns for Sixth Season of LAST MAN STANDINGSeptember 7, 2016Tim Allen is back for a sixth season of “Last Man Standing” as Mike Baxter, the straight-talking champion of common sense in a politically correct world. The season premiere will air FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (8:00–8:31 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.
THE TONIGHT SHOW Dominates Week of Aug. 29-Sept. 2September 7, 2016NBC's late-night lineup has dominated the ratings week of Aug. 29-Sept. 2, with “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” beating the combined adult 18-49 ratings of ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and CBS's “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
USA Network Announces Second Season for QUEEN OF THE SOUTHSeptember 6, 2016USA Network today announced a second season renewal for the popular drama QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, with Natalie Chaidez (12 Monkeys) signing on as showrunner. Starring Alice Braga (“I Am Legend”), the series is based on the literary page-turner “La Reina Del Sur,” by internationally acclaimed author Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
White Castle and Twentieth Century Fox Offer Fans a Chance to Become an X-Men for a DaySeptember 6, 2016White Castle, America's first fast food hamburger chain, is partnering with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to host an X-Men themed sweepstakes, timed to Digital HD release of X-Men: Apocalypse on September 9, 2016. One lucky winner will receive a three-night trip for two to New York City and the opportunity to meet with a team of Hollywood special effects artists to transform into his or her favorite X-Men character, including a photo shoot to capture the memorable moment.
VIDEO: Belle Gets the Digital Treatment in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST AS TOLD BY EMOJISeptember 6, 2016Before Emma Watson and Dan Stevens step into the roles of 'Belle' and the 'Beast' in the upcoming live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, re-live the classic fairytale through 'emoji-fied' versions of the characters. Released today, Disney's As Told by Emoji series tells the story of how an arrogant young prince-turned-Beast and a headstrong village girl fall in love.
STAGE TUBE: Miranda Sings HATERS BACK OFF Stills Revealed in New Vlog!September 2, 2016Collen Ballinger of MIRANDA SINGS fame has released a brand-new vlog in anticipation of her upcoming Netflix series, HATERS BACK OFF. Check out the video below to hear what Miranda herself has to say about the series, get a behind the scenes look at life on tour, and see some newly-released stills from the highly anticipated series.
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Appoints Ray Warren as President of Telemundo DeportesSeptember 1, 2016NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced today the appointment of veteran sports executive, Ray Warren, to the newly created position of President, Telemundo Deportes. In this new role, Warren will oversee NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises' growing sports business and lead its strategy across all its platforms and networks. He will be responsible for developing opportunities for both existing franchises and future acquisitions with a keen focus on the FIFA World Cup properties. Warren will be based in Miami and will report to Cesar Conde, Chairman, NBCUniversal International and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, effective September 19.
8th Annual Burbank International Film Festival Announces Record-Breaking Film ScheduleAugust 31, 2016The Burbank International Film Festival is pleased to present a record-breaking 140 films including 22 from outside the US, and 12 world premieres at the Burbank AMC 16 in Downtown Burbank from Wednesday, September 7th, through Sunday, September 11th, 2016. For tickets, festival passes, special hotel rates please visit www.burbankfilmfest.org.
Telemundo Welcomes Gemma Garcia as Executive Producer of NOTICIERO TELEMUNDOAugust 31, 2016Telemundo announced today the appointment of Gemma Garcia to Executive Producer of “Noticiero Telemundo.” In her role, she will supervise and oversee the editorial vision, production logistics and personnel of Telemundo's national newscast. She will be responsible for the show's vision, content, editorial planning process and day-to-day operations. Garcia will be based in Miami and report directly to Luis Fernandez, Executive Vice President of Network News.
Fridays Heat Up When 18 New Chefs Enter HELL'S KITCHENAugust 31, 2016Meet the new batch of 18 ambitious chefs willing to face host, executive producer and award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay on the Season 16 premiere of HELL'S KITCHEN airing Friday, Sept. 23(8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. These aspiring chefs will leave their pleasantries at the door as they endure Ramsay's hellishly intense culinary academy, including a series of grueling challenges and dinner services, for a chance to win the coveted HELL'S KITCHEN title.
Nominees Announced for the 2016 LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS on TelemundoAugust 31, 2016TELEMUNDO announced today the nominees for the second annual “Latin American Music Awards” (Latin AMAs). Yandel and Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga lead with six nods each; Nicky Jam and Enrique Iglesias follow closely with five nominations; while J Balvin andLos Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho have four nominations each.
Saim Hyder to Star in JUST ANOTHER SKETCH SHOWAugust 31, 2016Film and television actor Saim Hyder is pleased to announce his casting in the lead of a new comedy show on Jus 24x7. Just Another Sketch Show is our spin on the sterotypical TV genre. The shows lead Saim Hyder is on a mission to not just make another comedy based sketch program, he wants to flip it upside down and show the world how people really respond in the real world to normal outlandish situations.