Season 11 Renewal of MODERN FAMILY In SightDecember 11, 2018According to Deadline, Modern Family's original adult cast, Ed O'Neill, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet and Sofia Vergara, are close to deals with producing studio 20th Century FOX TV to return for an eleventh season on ABC comedy.
Amazon Renews GOLIATH; Dennis Quaid, Amy Brenneman, Beau Bridges, More Join CastDecember 11, 2018Goliath has been renewed for a third season by Amazon, according to Deadline. The series, which hails from David E. Kelley and Jonathan Shapiro, will have its third season premiere in 2019. Dennis Quaid (The Day After Tomorrow), Amy Brenneman (The Leftovers), Beau Bridges (Homeland), Griffin Dunne (House of Lies), Sherilyn Fenn (Twin Peaks: The Return), and Shamier Anderson (Destroyer) have joined the cast.
Epix Renews GET SHORTY for Third SeasonDecember 11, 2018Epix has renewed Get Shorty for a a seven-episode third season, according to Deadline. The dark comedy is one of Epix's three original three scripted series, along with Berlin Station and Graves, and comes from the now-sole owner MGM.
U.S. Adaptation of Japanese Superhero ULTRAMAN in the WorksDecember 11, 2018U.S. transmedia producer Starlight Runner Entertainment is set to reboot Japanese superhero Ultraman, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Tokyo-based Tsuburaya Productions has tapped Starlight Runner to build out the Ultraman mythology for the digital age outside of Japan, to include a possible live action streaming TV series.
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere BIRD VS. PLANE: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSONDecember 11, 2018On the 10th anniversary of US Airways Flight 1549's miraculous landing on the Hudson River, Smithsonian Channel revisits the event to explore the impact of bird strikes in aviation accidents around the world. Featuring first-person accounts from survivors and flight safety experts working to reduce collisions, as well as leading scientists in the field of ornithology and wildlife management, BIRD VS. PLANE: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON examines commercial and military air accidents, investigates the roles different bird species play in these events and highlights groundbreaking work to prevent future occurrences. BIRD VS. PLANE: MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON premieres Tuesday, January 15 at 9 p.m. on Smithsonian Channel.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Elects New Board Members in Los AngelesDecember 11, 2018The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the newly elected members to its Board of Directors in Los Angeles. Through its U.S. branches, BAFTA celebrates the very best work in film, games and television, supports career development and cross-cultural collaboration, and promotes British talent to global audiences.
Chris Messina to Play Villain in BIRDS OF PREYDecember 11, 2018Chris Messina has joined the cast of 'Birds of Prey' as Victor Zsasz, a sadistic serial killer who carves a tally mark onto himself for each of his victims, according to Deadline.
VIDEO: Watch Michelle Obama's Emotional Letter to her College-Age SelfDecember 11, 2018Inspiring young people is a big theme of former first lady Michelle Obama'smemoir, 'Becoming.' It is the bestselling book of 2018. She just revealed her book tour will make 21 more stops in North America and Europe in 2019. In our series Note To Self, Mrs. Obama advises her younger self, as she leaves for college.
Walk Off The Earth Announce 2019 World TourDecember 11, 2018Walk Off The Earth, the Juno Award winning indie-pop band known for their chart topping originals and unique covers of current hits, have announced their upcoming world tour and new full length album, to be released in the early summer of 2019. Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 14th. On the same day, the band will perform on GMA Day, airing across all of the United States.