PBS Teams with BBC For Nine-Part Look at Human History, CIVILIZATIONSJuly 31, 2017Today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, PBS announced CIVILIZATIONS, a new nine-part series presented in partnership with the BBC that tells the story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day - for the first time on a global scale.
Cartoon Network's New Weekly Podcast Explores the World of STEVEN UNIVERSEJuly 31, 2017 Cartoon Network continues to engage its fans on every platform with the addition of an official podcast exploring the world of STEVEN UNIVERSE. The all-new weekly podcast invites fans behind the curtain of the recently Emmy-nominated series for conversations with creator Rebecca Sugar and the Steven Universe cast and crew.
Jaume Collet-Serra to Helm Disney's Live-Action JUNGLE CRUISE FilmJuly 31, 2017Jaume Collet-Serra is set to helm Walt Disney Studio's recently announced live-action JUNGLE CRUISE film, starring Dwayne Johnson. The director will now step down from helming Warner Bros' upcoming sequel SUICIDE SQUAD 2. Production is set to get underway next spring.
World Premiere of BORG/MCENROE to Open 2017 Toronto International Film FestivalJuly 31, 2017TIFF will serve up one of the most exciting duels in sports history to kick off the 42nd Toronto International Film Festival®. The World Premiere of BORG/MCENROE will be the Opening Night Gala film at Roy Thomson Hall on September 7. Directed by Janus Metz and written by Ronnie Sandahl, the film stars Shia LaBeouf, Sverrir Gudnason and Stellan Skarsgård.
Discovery Communications Acquires Scripps' HGTV, Food Network & MoreJuly 31, 2017Discovery Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) (“Discovery”) and Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNI) (“Scripps”) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for Discovery to acquire Scripps in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $14.6 billion, or $90 per share, based on Discovery's Friday, July 21 closing price.