OWN Announces DAVID MAKES MAN Recurring and Guest StarsOctober 25, 2018OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of ten new recurring and guest star cast members to the ensemble for “David Makes Man”, the lyrical drama from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Lela Rochon (“Training Day”), Trace Lysette (“Transparent”), Liza Colon-Zayas (“Proven Innocent”), Juanita Jennings (“Star”), Lindsey Blackwell (“Step Sisters”), Solomon Valdez (“[Bi]Polar”), Teshi Thomas (“The Good Place,” “Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance”), Nick Creegan, Kimaya Naomi and Logan Rozos have joined the series.
HBO Films Acquires ICEBOXOctober 25, 2018HBO Films has acquired the worldwide rights to director-writer Daniel Sawka's feature debut, ICEBOX, it was announced today by Len Amato, president, HBO Films. Produced by Oscar® and Emmy® winner James L. Brooks' Gracie Films and co-financed with Endeavor Content, the drama will debut FRIDAY, DEC. 7 on HBO.
HOCUS POCUS 25TH ANNIVERSARY HALLOWEEN BASH Is Freeform's Most-Watched Telecast of '31 Nights of Halloween'October 25, 2018Attracting 1.67 million Total Viewers in the Live + 3 Day ratings, Freeform's “Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash” (Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, 8:15-10:15 p.m. EDT/PDT) stood as the most-watched telecast so far of the network's “31 Nights of Halloween” programming event. The two-hour special also ranked as the annual event's strongest telecast so far this year among Adults 18-49 (751,000/0.58 rating). Leading into the Bash at 6:05 p.m., a “Pop'n Knowledge” edition of “Hocus Pocus” drew 1.32 million viewers.
ERIC SCHENKMAN's Solo Album 'Who Shot John?' to be Released in JanuaryOctober 25, 2018Spin Doctors guitarist/songwriter ERIC SCHENKMAN will now be releasing his self-produced third solo album, WHO SHOT JOHN?, January 11, 2019 via VizzTone Records. Originally set for release October 26, SCHENKMAN has recently joined forces with VizzTone Records, which prompted the change.
KCET & Link TV Announce New Native Peoples Series TENDING NATUREOctober 25, 2018KCET and Link TV, viewer-supported media organizations providing acclaimed culturally diverse programming, announced today the debut of a new KCET Original series called TENDING NATURE produced in partnership with the Autry Museum of the American West. The series shines a light on the environmental knowledge of indigenous peoples across California by exploring how the state's Native peoples have actively shaped and tended the land for millennia, in the process developing a deep understanding of plant and animal life. With today's announcement timed to Indigenous Peoples Day, the series examines how traditional practices can inspire a new generation of Californians to find a balance between humans and nature.
Netflix Announces Five German Original TitlesOctober 25, 2018Netflix, the world's leading internet entertainment service, continues its investment in German content. Kelly Luegenbiehl, Vice President Original Series Europe, announced the development and production of five new German projects launching on Netflix from 2019. All titles will be available in over 190 countries where Netflix is available.
CBSN Is Now Available on Hulu with Live TVOctober 25, 2018CBS News and CBS Interactive today announced that CBSN, the 24/7 streaming news service, is now available on Hulu with live TV, making it possible to watch CBSN's live, anchored news coverage through the premium streaming service. CBSN joins Hulu with live TV as part of a previously announced agreement with CBS Corporation that brought CBS, America's most-watched broadcast network, and its popular sports and entertainment channels, including CBS Sports Network and POP, to Hulu with live TV.
HBO and Danielle Nicole Launch GAME OF THRONES Handbag and Accessories CollectionOctober 25, 2018HBO and Danielle Nicole have partnered to create a line of Game of Thornes handbags and accessories as covetable as the Throne itself! Launching November 8, 2018, the 18-piece collection interprets the show's complexities and dark drama into a set of backpacks, crossbody bags, pouches, wristlets and coin purses.
E! to Premiere the Fifth Season of BOTCHED This DecemberOctober 25, 2018E! Entertainment has greenlit a sixth season of “Botched,” as the popular series returns with even more high stakes procedures and jaw dropping reveals. Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif will continue to change the lives of their patients as they come face to face with the most complicated reconstructive surgeries they've ever been challenged with when season five of “Botched” premieres Thursday, December 6th at 10PM ET/PT on E!
VIDEO: Watch the Promo for TNT's SUPERNATURAL Halloween MarathonOctober 25, 2018This Halloween, TNT is bringing fans spooks, chills and thrills with an all-day
Supernatural marathon, starting at 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., spanning four seasons of the most terrifying episodes from the fan-favorite series. From hauntings to ghosts, zombies and even Bloody Mary, TNT is your destination for getting into the Halloween spirit.
VIDEO: Watch Good Charlotte's Music Video For Single 'Self Help'October 25, 2018Good Charlotte today released a new music video for 'Self Help', the latest single off their recently released album Generation Rx. The video provides a physical metaphor for the song's tough lyrical themes, following a boxer as he works to better himself and his mind. It's a glance into the demanding perseverance that it takes to overcome self-doubt, depression, personal frustration, and other mental health issues. The video was filmed onsite at City of Angels Boxing Gym in Los Angeles, CA and Summit Theater in Colorado. Jake Stark, with whom the band previously worked with on their impactful music videos for singles 'Prayers' and 'Shadowboxer', directed the piece.
No Bully and Hasbro Announce National Singing Competition 'I Have A Voice'October 25, 2018No Bully®, the leading antibullying nonprofit, announced today the launch of I Have A Voice, a national singing competition for middle and high school students to raise awareness about bullying and encourage student empathy. Global play and entertainment company Hasbro, a No Bully partner, is sponsoring the competition as part of its own BE FEARLESS BE KIND philanthropic initiative to inspire kids to have the compassion, empathy and courage to stand up for others.
Walt Disney Records to Release the RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET SoundtrackOctober 25, 2018Walt Disney Records will release the soundtrack for the Walt Disney Animation Studios film 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' on Nov. 16. The soundtrack features original songs 'A Place Called Slaughter Race' performed in the film by Sarah Silverman and Gal Gadot; 'Zero,' written and performed by Imagine Dragons; score by composer Henry Jackman ('Wreck-It Ralph,' 'Captain America: Civil War,' 'Big Hero 6'), and 'In This Place,' a pop version of 'A Place Called Slaughter Race,' performed by Julia Michaels. Directed by Rich Moore and Phil Johnston, produced by Clark Spencer and featuring the voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot and Taraji P. Henson, 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' hits U.S. theatres on Nov. 21.