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Comedian/Actor Kym Whitley Set to Host NBCU Short Film Fest Photo Comedian/Actor Kym Whitley Set to Host NBCU Short Film Fest
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2017

Comedian-actor Kym Whitley ( Young & Hungry ) will act as host for the finale screening and awards ceremony of the 12th Annual NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL which celebrates diverse stories while finding the next generation of storytellers, on October 18, 2017...


Sundance Now and Shudder Acquire A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES Based on the #1 New York Time Photo Sundance Now and Shudder Acquire A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES Based on the #1 New York Times Bestseller
by Tori Hartshorn - July 23, 2018

Sundance Now, AMC Networks' direct-to-consumer SVOD service curated with high quality dramas, comedies and crime thrillers, and Shudder, the leading premium streaming service for thriller, suspense and horror, today announced at San Diego Comic Con the joint acquisition of the Sky original productio...


Sundance Now and Shudder Announce the Premiere of A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES Photo Sundance Now and Shudder Announce the Premiere of A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 08, 2018

Sundance Now, AMC Networks' direct-to-consumer SVOD service curated with high-quality dramas and crime thrillers, and SHUDDER, the leading premium streaming service for thriller, suspense and horror, announced today that the entire season of the captivating drama “A Discovery of Witches” will premie...


Starz Announces Two New Series, P-VALLEY and HIGHTOWN Photo Starz Announces Two New Series, P-VALLEY and HIGHTOWN
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2018

Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today the series pickups of 'P-Valley' (working title), based on her play Pussy Valley, and 'Hightown,' formerly called 'P-Town,' from Rebecca Cutter ('Gotham'), Gary Lennon (STARZ Original series 'Power') and Jerry Bruckheimer TV....


OWN's Queen Sugar Announces Remaining Directorial Line-Up in All Female Team Helming Photo OWN's Queen Sugar Announces Remaining Directorial Line-Up in All Female Team Helming Season Three
by Tori Hartshorn - June 07, 2018

'Queen Sugar,' the critically acclaimed OWN drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay ('Wrinkle in Time,' '13th,' 'Selma'), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, announced today the remaining directors to complete the season three all-female ...


HBO Max Bolsters Premium Original Drama Team Photo HBO Max Bolsters Premium Original Drama Team
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2019

HBO Max strengthens its drama team with a talented group of seasoned players. The senior executives tapped to lead original scripted drama for HBO Max were announced today by Joey Chavez, Executive Vice President, Original Drama, HBO Max. Joining the drama team are Roberto Alcantara, Vice President,...


New DC Super Hero Series BLACK LIGHTENING to Premiere on The CW 1/16 Photo New DC Super Hero Series BLACK LIGHTENING to Premiere on The CW 1/16
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2017

The CW Network's electrifying new superhero BLACK LIGHTNING will make his debut on Tuesday, January 16 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT), following a new episode of THE FLASH (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT)....


TV One Announces Production of Original Film COINS FOR LOVE Photo TV One Announces Production of Original Film COINS FOR LOVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 03, 2020

TV One announced today that production is underway in Atlanta, GA for its new original film COINS FOR LOVE, slated to premiere in August. The film's stars include Essence Atkins ('Ambitions,' 'Marlon'), Stephen Bishop ('Imposters,' 'Being Mary Jane'), TC Carson ('Living Single'), Kendrick Cross ('Am...


THE RICH AND THE RUTHLESS Returns to UMC for Second Season Tonight, June 14 on Urban Photo THE RICH AND THE RUTHLESS Returns to UMC for Second Season Tonight, June 14 on Urban Movie Channel
by Macon Prickett - June 14, 2018

UMC – Urban Movie Channel's hit soap-within-a-soap dramedy series The Rich and the Ruthless returns June 14 for a 6 episode second season filled with more passion, humor and family intrigue, swirling around soap industry titan Augustus Barringer, his fading leading lady actress wife Kitty, their feu...


OWN Announces Premiere Date for New Romantic Drama LOVE IS Photo OWN Announces Premiere Date for New Romantic Drama LOVE IS
by Macon Prickett - May 08, 2018

OWN announced today its new original one-hour romantic drama from award-winning producers Mara Brock Akil (“Being Mary Jane,” “The Game,” “Girlfriends”) and Salim Akil (“Black Lightning”) will premiere on Tuesday, June 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (after Tyler Perry's “The Haves and the Have Nots at 9 p.m. E...


TALES Returns to BET for Season 2 Featuring an Exclusive, Soon-to-Be-Released Song, B Photo TALES Returns to BET for Season 2 Featuring an Exclusive, Soon-to-Be-Released Song, BROTHERS by Kanye West
by Tori Hartshorn - June 14, 2019

BET Networks in conjunction with Irv 'Gotti' Lorenzo announce the season two global premiere of hit original series, TALES. The series will make a global return, with a two-hour premiere. The debut episode, 'Brothers,' brings a new and exciting twist for the series, by serving as the launchpad for a...


OWN's New Family Saga, AMBITIONS, Starts Production in Atlanta Photo OWN's New Family Saga, AMBITIONS, Starts Production in Atlanta
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2018

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the start of production in Atlanta of the new multigenerational family saga “Ambitions,” produced by Will Packer Media in association with Lionsgate and Lionsgate-owned distributor Debmar-Mercury, and starring Robin Givens (“Riverdale,” “The Fix,” “The Bold...


Kate Hudson and Gabrielle Union To Be Honored at 'An Unforgettable Evening' Photo Kate Hudson and Gabrielle Union To Be Honored at 'An Unforgettable Evening'
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019

On Today, February 28, 2019, the Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with WCRF co-founders Anne Douglas, Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, and Jamie Tisch will welcome guests to An Unforgettable Evening...


BET Networks, Tyler Perry Studios To Debut BET+ on September 19 Photo BET Networks, Tyler Perry Studios To Debut BET+ on September 19
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 09, 2019

BET Networks, a unit of  Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), and Tyler Perry Studios today announced that, BET+, their joint venture and premier subscription video-on demand service, will launch in the U.S. on Thursday, September 19.  For $9.99 per month, BET+ will feature more than 1,000 hours of prem...


Season Two Of Emmy Nominated THE RICH AND THE RUTHLESS Returns 6/14 On UMC Photo Season Two Of Emmy Nominated THE RICH AND THE RUTHLESS Returns 6/14 On UMC
by Tori Hartshorn - June 13, 2018

UMC – Urban Movie Channel's hit soap-within-a-soap dramedy series The Rich and the Ruthless returns June 14 for a 6 episode second season filled with more passion, humor and family intrigue, swirling around soap industry titan Augustus Barringer, his fading leading lady actress wife Kitty, their feu...


TV One Rings in the Spirit of Christmas with Two Movie World Premieres Photo TV One Rings in the Spirit of Christmas with Two Movie World Premieres
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2017

TV One rings in the spirit of Christmas with the world premieres of two new holiday movies: Miss Me This Christmas, premiering Sunday, December 3 at 7 p.m. ET and You Can't Fight Christmas, premiering Sunday, December 10 at 7 p.m. ET....


Ava DuVernay and Kat Candler Will Develop a New Series for TNT Photo Ava DuVernay and Kat Candler Will Develop a New Series for TNT
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 06, 2019

Variety reports that Ava DuVernay and Kat Candler, the team behind 'Queen Sugar,' will develop a new drama series for TNT....


Grammy Winner Jill Scott Joins Cast of The CW's Upcoming Drama BLACK LIGHTNING Photo Grammy Winner Jill Scott Joins Cast of The CW's Upcoming Drama BLACK LIGHTNING
by Caryn Robbins - October 05, 2017

Critically acclaimed actress and four-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer Jill Scott will turn up the heat as she joins the cast of The CW's upcoming drama BLACK LIGHTNING, the new series from Warner Bros. Television and based on DC characters, debuting in midseason 2018....


Tyler Perry Announces Two New Original Series for BET+ Photo Tyler Perry Announces Two New Original Series for BET+
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 08, 2019

On the heels ofBET's new original series, “Tyler Perry's The Oval” claiming the #1 spot as the new scripted series for general market P18-49, P2+ for ALL of cable TV,* Tyler Perry expands his content offerings with two new original series for the network's premium streaming service BET+, “Tyler Perr...


Yale In Hollywood Fest Announces Full Line-up For Its Fourth Annual Global Virtual Fi Photo Yale In Hollywood Fest Announces Full Line-up For Its Fourth Annual Global Virtual Film Festival
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023

The festival will also present its inaugural Career Achievement Award to out Yale alum Justin Noble (left on photo) known for writing and producing TV series such as The Sex Life of College Girls, Never Have I Ever and Brooklyn Nine-Nine....


Viola Davis, Lillias White, Condola Rashad And More To Receive NAACP Theatre Awards Photo Viola Davis, Lillias White, Condola Rashad And More To Receive NAACP Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - June 11, 2019

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OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network June 2018 Highlights Photo OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network June 2018 Highlights
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand – and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in original scripted and unscripted programming and attracts sup...


OWN Adds Richard Roundtree and Terri J. Vaughn To Recur In Season Two of CHERISH THE Photo OWN Adds Richard Roundtree and Terri J. Vaughn To Recur In Season Two of CHERISH THE DAY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 05, 2021

Terri J. Vaughn will recur as Anastasia, Ellis’ (series star Henry Simmons) soon-to-be ex-wife and the mother of their children. ...


Tiffany Haddish Receives the Trailblazer Award at Hollywood Confidential Photo Tiffany Haddish Receives the Trailblazer Award at Hollywood Confidential
by Macon Prickett - July 09, 2018

Brand Maverick Entertainment (BME) president and event series creator, Steve Jones(Producer of OWN's “Black Love,” “Motherly Love”) moderated a conversation with actress and comedianTiffany Haddish (“Night School,” “Girls Trip”) who received the “Trailblazer Award” at the ninth installment of Hollyw...


New Episode of FIVE POINTS Now Up on Facebook Watch Photo New Episode of FIVE POINTS Now Up on Facebook Watch
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2018

New Episode of FIVE POINTS Now Up on Facebook Watch...






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