FremantleMedia North America Partners with Popular Fantasy Author Brandon Sanderson
by Macon Prickett - June 11, 2018 FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) with Random House Studio today announced a milestone partnership with best-selling fantasy novelist Brandon Sanderson. The author is taking the Dark One property to a new level and making it a true multi-media experience – not only spanning the small screen with t...
FremantleMedia North America and Dancing Ledge Productions Partner with Legendary Author Paulo Coelho
by Tori Hartshorn - May 01, 2018 FremantleMedia North America (FMNA), together with Random House Studio and Dancing Ledge Productions, today announced an exclusive deal with visionary Brazilian author Paulo Coelho to develop the first-ever TV drama series based on his works. Exploring themes and characters from his novels The Devil...
FremantleMedia North America is Awarded the Television Rights to the Critically Acclaimed Gormenghast Fantasy Book Series
by Macon Prickett - April 03, 2018 FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) today announced it has won the rights to Mervyn Peake's gothic fantasy book series, Gormenghast. Hailed as one of the great works of 20th century British literature, Gormenghast has received widespread acclaim and has been translated into more than 20 languages....
Hennepin Theatre Trust's Summer Edition Of MADE HERE Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 01, 2018 Hennepin Theatre Trust will launch its tenth round of Made Here with Avenues: Made Here on Wednesday, June 20. Avenues: Made Here commemorates and reflects upon the last five years of Made Here by showcasing a collection of previous Made Here artists that have participated since its inception in 201...
Pedro Pascal to Play the Deadly Gunfighter in THE MANDALORIAN, Gina Carano, Giancarlo Esposito Join Cast
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 12, 2018 Lucasfilm is pleased to announce the cast of the first-ever Star Wars live-action series –The Mandalorian....
Tickets Are Scarce for Back-to-Back Neil Gaiman & David Sedaris Benaroya Hall Events
by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2018 Scattered and single seats are all that remains for the November 18th Neil Gaiman appearance at Benaroya Hall. Historically David Sedaris sells out his Seattle events and it appears as if this year will be no different. At present, very few Sedaris tickets remain available for his November 19th appe...
Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield Cast In Upcoming Netflix Series SEX EDUCATION
by Macon Prickett - May 17, 2018 According to Deadline, The X-Files star Gillian Anderson is to star in Netflix's sex therapy original Sex Education. Anderson is set to star as a sex therapist in the series, which is produced by British production company Eleven Film....
Caledonia Productions Head Patrick Daly To Serve As Overseeing Consultant Across All Theatrical Projects For EON Productions
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2018 Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, EON Productions today announced they have hired film, television, and theater producer, Patrick Daly, as Overseeing Consultant, in charge of production and development across all theatrical projects. Independent of his work with EON Productions, Daly...
John Cameron Mitchell's HOW TO TALK TO GIRLS AT PARTIES Now Available on All Digital Platforms
by Macon Prickett - June 05, 2018 From the raucous dual imaginations of fantasy laureate Neil Gaiman ('American Gods,' CORALINE) and glamrock multi-hyphenate John Cameron Mitchell (HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, SHORTBUS) comes the electrifying and singular pop extravaganza film, HOW TO TALK TO GIRLS AT PARTIES....
Paco Cabezas to Direct PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2019 SHOWTIME has announced that Paco Cabezas (PENNY DREADFUL, The Alienist) is set to direct multiple episodes of PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS, the next chapter of the PENNY DREADFUL saga. Oscar® nominee John Logan, creator, writer and executive producer of the Emmy nominated series PENNY DREADFUL, wi...
IN BRAUNAU to Receive World Premiere This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2018 San Francisco Playhouse (Artistic Director Bill English; Producing Director Susi Damilano) announced casting for the second show of its 2017-18 Sandbox Series-the world premiere of In Braunau, written by Dipika Guha. Susannah Martin will direct....
Annette O'Toole and Corbin Bernsen Join MARVEL'S THE PUNISHER Season 2
by Tori Hartshorn - May 11, 2018 Marvel Television and Netflix have revealed two new cast members for the eagerly anticipated second season of 'Marvel's The Punisher.'...
Songwriter Showcase, Midday Cabarets And Final Casting Announced For National Alliance For Musical Theatre's 30th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2018 National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) is thrilled to announce final casting for the 30th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS along with The Songwriters Showcase and Midday Cabarets. The FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS takes place on Thursday, October 25 and Friday, Oc...
Tamara Taylor and J.C. Mackenzie to Star in Netflix Series OCTOBER FACTION
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 12, 2018 New 10 episode sci-fi series October Faction, based on the successful IDW comic book written by Steve Niles, has found its cast. The story follows the monster hunting Allen family....
Unexpected Stage Company's BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW By Bekah Brunstetter Begins July 12
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2018 As part of its ninth season, Unexpected Stage Company presents Be a Good Little Widow, a comedy about life, grief, and longing by Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us, The Cake, The Oregon Trail). The production will run July 12 to August 5 in the Fireside Room, an intimate 40-seat venue at the River Road ...
AN EVENING WITH KRISTIN CHENOWETH Announced At The Paley Center
by A.A. Cristi - January 25, 2019 Emmy and Tony award-winning entertainer Kristin Chenoweth is a true renaissance woman who can do it all, and has. In a career defined by critically lauded performances on stage, television, movies, and recordings, she continues to delight audiences the world over. The Paley Center welcomes her for a...
Mr. Town, Sam Black Crow and New Media Roles Have Been Cast in Season Two of AMERICAN GODS
by Tori Hartshorn - June 04, 2018 Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), and FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) today announced that Dean Winters ('Divorce,' John Wick), Devery Jacobs ('Cardinal,' 'The Order') and Kahyun Kim ('Shameless,' Freaky Friday) have been cast as Mr. Town, Sam Black Crow and New Media, respectivel...
FremantleMedia North America Partners with Popular Fantasy Author Brandon Sanderson on DARK ONE
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2018 FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) with Random House Studio today announced a milestone partnership with best-selling fantasy novelist Brandon Sanderson. The author is taking the Dark One property to a new level and making it a true multi-media experience - not only spanning the small screen with t...
Theatre Brouhaha Presents FEATHERWEIGHT At The Toronto Fringe!
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2018 Award-winning theatre company Theatre Brouhaha returns to the Toronto Fringe this summer with a new production FEATHERWEIGHT at the historical Paddock Tavern this July 4-16th. Featuring an all-star cast and crew of past Fringe favorites, Brouhaha returns to the festival after its sold-out, Best of ...
The Mermaid Parade Returns to Coney Island
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018 Join us for The 36th Annual Mermaid Parade, Saturday June 16th, 2018! The parade kicks off at 1pm on West 21st and Surf Avenue and proceeds on Surf Avenue to West 10th, then heads south to the Boardwalk and then west back to its ending point at Steeplechase Plaza on the Boardwalk....
CBC & Netflix Family Drama NORTHERN RESCUE Confirms Additional Casting As Production Begins
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2018 With production now underway in and around Parry Sound, Ontario, Don Carmody Television (DCTV) today revealed additional casting for new CBC and Netflix family adventure series NORTHERN RESCUE....
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Stars in SKYSCRAPER Available on Digital 9/25
by Tori Hartshorn - August 23, 2018 Courage has no limits in the heroic action-packed film Skyscraper, arriving on Digital and via the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on September 25, 2018, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM, DVD and On Demand on October 9, 2018. The global blockbuster from Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures is a ...
Diane Lane To Star In New FX Drama Based On DC Comics, Plus Additional Casting Announced
by Tori Hartshorn - July 11, 2018 Award-winning actor Diane Lane has signed on to star in the drama series pilot Y, headlining an ensemble cast also starring Barry Keoghan, Imogen Poots, Lashana Lynch, Juliana Canfield and Marin Ireland, it was announced today by Eric Schrier and Nick Grad, Presidents of Original Programming for FX ...
Universal FanCon is First Large-Scale Event to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion of Fans and Fandom
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018 The inaugural Universal FanCon (FanCon) is the first large-scale, 24-hour, inclusive event that celebrates the diversity of fans, the diversity of fandom and the true needs of those who love pop culture. This year's event will help benefit and promote relevant causes, including Geek Club Books Chari...
Starz Now Streaming on Hulu Ahead of the Season Four Premiere of OUTLANDER
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 23, 2018 Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), and Hulu today announced the launch of the STARZ premium add-on, available on all of Hulu's subscription plans, just in time for the upcoming season four premiere of the hit STARZ Original series 'Outlander' on Sunday, Nov. 4.... |