Ovation Returns to France with MAIGRETJuly 15, 2019Carrying on the tradition of providing audiences with premium mystery programming like Riviera, Murdoch Mysteries, and Frankie Drake Mysteries, Ovation TV, America's only arts network, has announced the premiere date for its latest crime drama Maigret. Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) stars as world-renowned fictional French detective Jules Maigret, who has been featured in 75 books written by Georges Simenon. The mystery is unveiled on Ovation starting Saturday, August 31 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT.
Cartoon Network Greenlights THE FUNGIES!, Renews CRAIG OF THE CREEK & VICTOR AND VALENTINOJuly 15, 2019Cartoon Network Studios grows its global comedy slate with the greenlight of its next original, The Fungies!, Stephen Neary's prehistoric comedy that will explore Fungietown through the wondrous and whimsical quests of Seth, one of the town's many young mushroom inhabitants. Additional season pickups of its originals Craig of the Creek and Victor and Valentino add to Cartoon Network Studios' fast-growing programming roster of authentic storytelling for kids around the world.
MTV and Sean 'Diddy' Combs Announce the Return of MAKING THE BAND in 2020July 15, 2019MTV and Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the entertainment titan responsible for the careers of some of the world's biggest artists, are reuniting to discover the next breakout superstars in MTV's 'Making the Band.' The reality competition TV pioneer is bringing the iconic series back to MTV by popular demand. Earlier this week, Combs set off a social media firestorm by suggesting the idea of the show's return and the demand was too loud to resist. 'Making the Band' is set to bow on MTV in 2020.
HGTV Announces A VERY BRADY CONTESTJuly 15, 2019Now that HGTV has fully renovated the iconic Brady Bunch house into a replica of the original TV set design from The Brady Bunch sitcom, the network will give one lucky winner the chance to “live like a Brady” with the HGTV “A Very Brady Contest.” Beginning at 12 p.m. ET on Monday, July 15, through 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 11, Brady Bunch superfans can submit their grooviest, most creative :30- to :90-second video that shares why they deserve to win the ultimate Brady fan prize—a six-night stay at the Brady Bunch house in Los Angeles from Dec. 9 to 15, 2019. The grand prize also includes coach roundtrip airfare for the winner and up to six guests, a curated LA tourist experience and $25,000 cash. In addition to a grand prize winner, eight runners-up will be awarded $500 each.
Travel Channel Presents Season Four of MOUNTAIN MONSTERSJuly 15, 2019Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, creatures both legendary and terrifying lurk among the shadows, evading capture at every turn. Season Four of the cult-classic series “Mountain Monsters,” moves to its new home on Travel Channel with a special two-hour premiere on Wednesday, August 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, reuniting the fearless team of hard-core trappers to confirm the sightings of these fabled monsters. Calling themselves the AIMS team – the Appalachian Investigators of Mysterious Sightings – this rip-roarin' group of self-proclaimed “hillbilly hunters” treks through the depths of Appalachia's mountain forests, searching for creatures of mythical origins, determined to track down proof these monsters still roam this region today.
GoFundMe Started for MARY TYLER MOORE Star Valerie Harper's Cancer TreatmentJuly 15, 2019A GoFundMe page has been started for "Mary Tyler Moore" star Valerie Harper, who has been fighting lung cancer that began in 2009 and became brain cancer in 2013, according to ShowBiz411. Harper's husband, Tony Cacciotti, started the page because the cost of home healthcare and prescriptions has exceeded anything insurance and savings can handle.
Lea Michele to Star in Holiday Movie on ABCJuly 15, 2019ABC has picked up holiday movie Same Time, Next Christmas, starring Lea Michele, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The television film hails from Freeform Studios, the production arm of Freeform.
Austin Butler Cast as Elvis in Baz Luhrmann's BiopicJuly 15, 2019Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that, after an extensive search, Baz Luhrmann has cast Austin Butler as Elvis Aaron Presley in the director's upcoming film about the seminal legend. The announcement was made today by Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group.
Amazon Studios to Receive Visionary Award at the 2019 GLSEN Respect AwardsJuly 15, 2019GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce that it will honor Amazon Studios with the Visionary Award at the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. Amazon Studios Chief Jennifer Salke will accept the award on behalf of the organization. As previously announced, Apple CEO Tim Cook will receive the Champion Award.
The Black Keys Debut 'MasterCourse' Trailer on Funny Or DieJuly 15, 2019This morning, The Black Keys debut the trailer for their “MasterCourse” via Funny or Die, where they provide secrets of their success and songwriting craft, as well as inspiration for some of their songs. Patrick Carney says, “after this course you'll be able to write music like the pros,” and Dan Auerbach adds, “unless you're not naturally gifted like us, then we can't really help you.”
Post Malone Announces 'Runaway Tour'July 15, 2019Today, GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum artist Post Malone revealed the Runaway Tour, his latest North American outing kicking off later this year. Produced by Live Nation, the run will start September 14 in Tacoma, WA and visit cities across the U.S. and Canada before wrapping November 20 at The Forum in Los Angeles. Swae Lee and Tyla Yaweh will appear as special guests on all of the Runaway Tour dates. Full routing can be found below.
ABC Heads to Comic-Con with STUMPTOWN, THE ROOKIE and MoreJuly 15, 2019ABC continues its legacy of imaginative storytelling and compelling programming that spans multiple genres and is home to some of television's biggest stars. This year, ABC's interactive fan experience allows Comic-Con attendees a chance to meet the stars of its hit series while immersing them in a digital show environment and an opportunity to score limited-edition collectibles. Visit the ABC guest counter for more details and to register for cast signings.
SCHITT'S CREEK Cast Heads to Temple Hoyne Buell TheatreJuly 15, 2019Schitt's Creek: Up Close & Personal is coming to Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre at The Denver Performing Arts Complex on Friday, October 18th at 8pm. Tickets are $49.50 - $99.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, July 19th at 10am online at axs.com or charge by phone at 888-9-AXS-TIX.
Tahar Rahim to Star in THE SERPENT for BBC One and NetflixJuly 15, 2019Award-winning French actor Tahar Rahim (The Looming Tower, A Prophet, The Eddy) will star as Charles Sobhraj in the brand new drama series The Serpent, based on the astonishing true story of how one of the most elusive criminals of the 20th century was caught and brought to trial.
THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH to be Live Following the 2020 Presidential Democratic Primary DebatesJuly 15, 2019 The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will be live on July 30 and 31, providing instant analysis and late-night's earliest commentary about the Democratic Party's second 2020 Presidential Primary Debates. As part of its Votegasm 2020 coverage, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will air live, back-to-back nights on Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31 at 11:00 p.m. ET on Comedy Central and react in real time to both debates across its social media accounts.
Gov't Mule Added To Grace Potter's Grand Point North Music FestivalJuly 15, 2019Grace Potter and Higher Ground Presents announced today that Gov't Mule has been added to the lineup for the 2019 Grand Point North music festival, set to take place September 14th and 15th at Burlington, Vermont's Waterfront Park. In addition, Warren Haynes will join Potter to perform an acoustic set. Single day tickets are now on sale for $64. Two-day passes are available for just $84.
Sabrina Carpenter to Star in Film Adaptation of THE DISTANCE FROM ME TO YOUJuly 15, 2019Cartel Entertainment, a full-service management and production company, has optioned the rights to Marina Gessner's bestselling young adult novel “The Distance From Me to You” with multi-album recording artist and actress Sabrina Carpenter (Short History of the Long Road, Netflix's Tall Girl, The Hate U Give) attached to produce and star. The upcoming film project will be executive produced by Stan Spry, Jeff Holland and Drew Brown for Cartel Entertainment alongside Danielle Fishel (Boy Meets World).