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'Ballers' is a new half-hour comedy series starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The first season begins its 10-episode run on June 21, 2015 at 10 pm. Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football. Rob Corrdry, Omar Benson Miller, John David Washington, Donovan Carter, Troy Garity, Jazmyn Simon, and Arielle Kebbel also star. Created and executive produced by Steve Levinson; executive produced by Mark Wahlberg, Peter Berg, Dany Garcia, Julian Farino, Evan Reilly and Rob Weiss.

USA Orders Series Based on 2007 Film SHOOTER; Ryan Phillippe to Star
by Tyler Peterson - February 10, 2016

USA Network announced a series pick-up for SHOOTER, a drama based on the best-selling Bob Lee Swagger novel by Stephen Hunter, Point of Impact, and the 2007 Paramount film starring Mark Wahlberg.  The co-production with Paramount Television and Universal Cable Productions comes from executive produc...


HBO's BALLERS: SEASON TWO Arrives on Digital HD 10/24
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2016

Starring Dwayne Johnson as ex-superstar Spencer Strasmore, who has reinvented himself as a financial manager for today's players in sun-soaked Miami, Ballers: Season 2 will be available to own on Digital HD Monday, October 24....


HBO's LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER & More Continue Record Viewership
by - August 25, 2016

Despite the increased competition from the Olympics, the critically acclaimed limited-series THE NIGHT OF carries momentum into its final episode as it showed growth in viewers every week over the last four episodes...


HBO NOW Gift Cars Available Now for Holiday Season
by Caryn Robbins - November 02, 2016

HBO is making holiday shopping easier than ever this year, offering TV fanatics the chance to give a gift everyone can enjoy—the HBO NOW gift card....


BWW Review: You'll Want All of Richard Linklater's EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!!
by Katricia Lang - May 05, 2016

With Richard Linklater's 1980-set sports comedy EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!! you'll leave the theater, like you left high school, college, or primary school, wondering whatever happened to those guys you knew - truly knew- in school....


Season Two of Colin Quinn's Web Series COP SHOW to Premiere on L/Studio
by Tyler Peterson - January 22, 2016

Lexus' L/Studio has picked up seasons 2 and 3 of Colin Quinn's hit Web series 'Cop Show.' All of season 2 will premiere on Feb. 2 on the Lexus-owned digital content channel (LStudio.com) and season 3 will premiere later this year....


Nickelodeon to Premiere Season Three of NASCAR HAMMER DOWN, 9/23
by Caryn Robbins - August 25, 2016

NASCAR and Nickelodeon are joining forces again to take viewers inside the world of NASCAR racing with the return NASCAR Hammer Down....


Adult Swim Announces Upcoming Holiday Programming for December
by Caryn Robbins - November 23, 2016

This holiday season, it doesn't matter to Adult Swim if you were naughty or nice. Next month the network #1 on basic cable with millennials will shower everyone with gifts in the form of two all-new specials and a Robot Chicken holiday marathon!...


Starz to Develop PUSSY VALLEY Series from Playwright Katori Hall
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2016

At today's Starz Television Critics Association (TCA) presentation at the Beverly Hilton, Starz President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced the series development of PUSSY VALLEY....


DreamWorks Pictures Announces Start of Principal Photography on OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2016

DreamWorks Pictures today announced that principal photography has commenced on the ensemble comedy “OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY,” directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck (“BLADES OF GLORY,” “THE SWITCH”). The film is shooting in Atlanta, with additional filming having already taken place in Chicago....


Cast Announced for VH1's THE BREAKS, Premiering January 2017
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2016

VH1 today announced the full cast for THE BREAKS the network's new scripted series based on its critically acclaimed hit film that aired earlier this year....


CSz Theater Chicago Adds to Holiday Schedule
by Tyler Peterson - November 24, 2015

CSz Theater Chicago announces upcoming special holiday/winter programming in its 28th anniversary season - please add/update listings, and call for photos, media comps, and additional information:...


The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts Presents Black Violin
by A.A. Cristi - December 15, 2016

 Named one of the hottest bands of SXSW 2013, Black Violin brings their rich blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1....


BWW Interview: EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!! Actors Ryan Guzman, Tyler Hoechlin, and Blake Jenner Act Out
by Katricia Lang - April 16, 2016

Richard Linklater's comedy EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!!, set in 1980, follows college baseball players as they drink, smoke, and fight their way through the weekend before classes begin....


VIDEO: New Season of CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Returns to Adult Swim Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 22, 2016

From the creators of seasons 1 through 6 of Childrens Hospital, comes the highly anticipated 7th season of the Emmy® Award-winning series....


VIDEO: USA Network Unveils Trailers for MR ROBOT, SHOOTER & More
by - May 16, 2016

USA Network debuted the Season 2 trailer for its Golden Globe® and Peabody Award—Winning series MR. ROBOT at this morning’s NBCUniversal 2016 Upfront Presentation...


Silas Howard Teams Up With Peaches For New Music Video 'I Mean Something'
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2015

In keeping with her promise to release a video for each of the 11 tracks on her critical smash RUB, Peaches has now shared the video for “I Mean Something”....


BALLERS: The Complete Second Season Available 1/31 on Blu-ray & DVD
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2016

Spencer Strasmore (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) and his boys are back to 'ball out' in Season 2 of the hit HBO comedy Ballers from the team behind the HBO classic Entourage®. Johnson showcases his “movie-star charisma” (The Hollywood Reporter) in the series that looks at the whirlwind lifestyles and r...


Ensemble Studio Theatre 'Last Call' Set for Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2015

Last Call, the Ensemble Studio Theatre's monthly, and formerly secret, late night variety show line-up of music, comedy, dance, video, magic and poetry, is now open to the world. The next edition of Last Call is tonight, October 24, at 10:00pm at the Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 West 52nd Street....


HBO and Cinemax Now Available for Amazon Prime Members with Amazon Channels
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2016

Amazon today announced the launch of HBO and Cinemax on Amazon Channels. Prime members can now sign up for a monthly HBO subscription to get HBO's award-winning content for just $14.99 per month....


VH1 to Premiere Highly Anticipated Scripted Series THE BREAKS, 2/20
by Caryn Robbins - January 18, 2017

VH1 announced the network's highly anticipated new scripted series THE BREAKS will premiere on Monday, February 20th at 9PM ET/PT....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - New Season of CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Returns to Adult Swim 1/22
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2015

From the creators of seasons 1 through 6 of Childrens Hospital, comes the highly anticipated 7th season of the Emmy® Award-winning series....


RJ Mitte to Star in Sci-fi Action Thriller THE RECALL; Production Now Underway
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2016

Minds Eye Entertainment, in association with Bridgegate Pictures and VMI Worldwide, proudly announce that principal photography for the sci-fi, action, thriller, THE RECALL, has commenced in British Columbia, Canada....


HBO Renews GAME OF THRONES, SILICON VALLEY & VEEP for 2017
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2016

With all three shows set to return for new seasons on Sunday, April 24, HBO has renewed GAME OF THRONES, SILICON VALLEY and VEEP for 2017, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming....


Photo Flash: Voice Talents & Character Images for Disney's MOANA Revealed!
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2016

Walt Disney Animation Studios' MOANA which opens in theaters nationwide on Nov. 23, 2016, features a dynamic roster of characters brought to life by a talented group of actors....






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