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1715. The Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean is at its apex. The former British colony of New Providence Island is now lawless territory, controlled by the most notorious pirate captains in history. The most feared among them is CAPTAIN FLINT.

But as the British Navy returns to these waters, threatening to exterminate Flint and his crew, another side of him emerges. Driven by deep, complicated, even romantic motives, Flint allies himself with the formidable ELEANOR GUTHRIE, daughter of the local smuggling kingpin who turns the pirates

Director Michael Bay to Take On Starz Original Series BLACK SAILS
by Caryn Robbins - May 03, 2012

Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced the straight-to-series greenlight of BLACK SAILS (working title) from executive producer Michael Bay. The new STARZ Original series is expected to air in 2014. ...


Jeffrey Seller Directs Dallas Theater Center's FLY World Premiere, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2013

Dallas Theater Center presents the world premiere of Fly, a new musical based on J.M. Barrie's novel, Peter Pan. Three-time Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller (Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights) makes his directorial debut with this production....


Jeremy Crutchley Stars in SACRED ELEPHANT at La MaMa, Now thru 9/22
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2013

From South Africa comes a stage adaptation of 'Sacred Elephant,' the epic poem by Heathcote Williams, performed by Jeremy Crutchley, a multi award-winning actor of stage and screen, and directed by Geoffrey Hyland. 'Sacred Elephant' is the first of four world-famous, influential poems Williams has w...


Cast of New Starz Series BLACK SAILS Heading to Comic-Con 2013
by Caryn Robbins - July 01, 2013

The cast and creators will kick off the previously announced fan-only screening scheduled for Thursday night in San Diego. Additional surprise guest to be announced closer to Comic-Con....


Luke Arnold to Star in Starz Original Series BLACK SAILS
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2012

STARZ announced several new cast members in the upcoming Michael Bay-produced original series BLACK SAILS. The eight episode freshman season of the drama series is set to air on STARZ in 2014. The pirate adventure tells the story of Captain Flint and his men, and takes place 20 years prior to Robert...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Extended Promo for Season Finale of BLACK SAILS
by - March 10, 2014

Below, get a sneak peek at the finale of the new drama series BLACK SAILS, airing Saturday, March 15th 9PM ET/PT exclusively on STARZ. ...


New Starz Drama BLACK SAILS Debuts to 3.5 Million Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - January 28, 2014

“Black Sails” has become the most widely watched new series debut in the history of STARZ original programming, following its opening weekend on Saturday, January 25....


Starz's BLACK SAILS Premieres to 2.6 Million Total Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - January 27, 2014

'Black Sails' has become the most widely watched new series debut in the history of STARZ original programming, following its opening weekend on Saturday, January 25....


Music of Bear McCreary Featured on EUROPA REPORT Soundtrack, Out Today
by Movies News Desk - August 02, 2013

Sparks & Shadows, a new boutique record label founded by composer Bear McCreary, announces the release of the EUROPA REPORT Original Motion Picture Soundtrack....


VIDEO: Behind the Scenes - Pirate Drama BLACK SAILS on Starz, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 25, 2014

Starz's anticipated new pirate drama 'Black Sails' will premiere on Starz tonight, January 25th at 9pm ET/PT. The eight-episode first season of the authentic pirate adventure centers on the tales of Captain Flint (Toby Stephens) and his men, and takes place twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevens...


Melissa Harper & Richter Hartig Named STARZ SVPs, Original Programming Production
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2013

Melissa Harper and Richter Hartig were elevated to Senior Vice Presidents in original programming production at Starz announced Carmi Zlotnik, Managing Director for Starz....


Starz Entertainment and Michael Bay Begin Production on BLACK SAILS
by Tyler Peterson - January 06, 2013

Starz Entertainment announced today that production has begun in Cape Town, South Africa on the new original series 'Black Sails' from executive producer Michael Bay and Platinum Dunes with Neil Marshall (The Descent, 'Game of Thrones') set to direct the first episode. The new STARZ Original series...


Jeremy Crutchley to Star in SACRED ELEPHANT at La MaMa, 9/4-22
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2013

From South Africa comes a stage adaptation of 'Sacred Elephant,' the epic poem by Heathcote Williams, performed by Jeremy Crutchley, a multi award-winning actor of stage and screen, and directed by Geoffrey Hyland. 'Sacred Elephant' is the first of four world-famous, influential poems Williams has w...


Before Treasure Island: 5 Reasons to Get Excited for New Starz Drama 'Black Sails'
by Robert Diamond - September 17, 2012

Starz is making a major push complete with HBO and Showtime in providing high-quality original programming. 'Black Sails' is the latest product of this push. The creative forces behind the new series have assembled a wealth of talent behind the camera and in front of the camera to create an action-p...


Music of Bear McCreary Featured on CAPRICA Orignal Soundtrack, Out 7/30
by Caryn Robbins - July 25, 2013

La-La Land Records will release the long awaited soundtrack for CAPRICA: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK TO THE SYFY TELEVISION SERIES, composed by Bear McCreary (THE WALKING DEAD, MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., DA VINCI'S DEMONS) on July 30, 2013....


Starz Announces New Original Drama Series GRINGO
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2013

Starz announced today that the company will develop the one-hour drama 'Gringo' for STARZ....


Music of Bear McCreary Featured on CAPRICA Orignal Soundtrack, Out Today
by TV News Desk - July 30, 2013

La-La Land Records will release the long awaited soundtrack for CAPRICA: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK TO THE SYFY TELEVISION SERIES, composed by Bear McCreary (THE WALKING DEAD, MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., DA VINCI'S DEMONS) today, July 30, 2013....


ENCORE PLAY and MOVIEPLEX PLAY Join STARZ PLAY on Xbox 360
by Caryn Robbins - March 25, 2014

Starz announced that ENCORE PLAY and MOVIEPLEX PLAY, the authenticated online TV Everywhere services for ENCORE and MOVIEPLEX premium subscribers respectively...


Bear McCreary to Compose Music for Michael Bay's BLACK SAILS on Starz
by Tyler Peterson - July 15, 2013

Today Starz announced a second venture with Emmy(R) nominated Composer Bear McCreary who will serve as series musical composer for the highly anticipated Michael Bay produced pirate drama 'Black Sails,' which will premiere in January 2014....


Michael Bay's BLACK SAILS Scores Early Renewal from Starz
by Tyler Peterson - July 26, 2013

Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced that the network has picked up a second season of the original series, 'Black Sails' from executive producer Michael Bay in advance of its first season premiere. The announcement comes on the heels of the exclusive fan screening at San Diego Com...


VIDEO: Behind the Scenes - Pirate Drama BLACK SAILS on Starz
by TV News Desk - January 18, 2014

Starz's anticipated new pirate drama 'Black Sails' will premiere on Starz on Saturday, January 25th at 9pm ET/PT. The eight-episode first season of the authentic pirate adventure centers on the tales of Captain Flint (Toby Stephens) and his men, and takes place twenty years prior to Robert Louis Ste...


FIRST LOOK - Official Trailer for Upcoming Starz Series BLACK SAILS
by Caryn Robbins - July 19, 2013

Fans lined up on Thursday, July 18th for an exclusive Comic Con screening of the highly anticipated high-seas STARZ Original drama BLACK SAILS from Executive Producer Michael Bay....


Canned Rice's UNDERSTUDY BLUES Comes to Cape Town from May 21
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2014

UNDERSTUDY BLUES, the debut production from Canned Rice Productions, will open at the Galloway Theatre in Cape Town for a nine-performance run in May 2014....


Starz Casts Toby Stephens in New Original Series BLACK SAILS
by Robert Diamond - September 13, 2012

STARZ announced today the casting of Toby Stephens in the lead role of 'Captain Flint' in the upcoming Michael Bay-produced original series 'Black Sails,' which is expected to air on STARZ in 2014. The eight-episode first season of the pirate adventure centers on the tales of Captain Flint and his...


Canned Rice's UNDERSTUDY BLUES Comes to Cape Town Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2014

UNDERSTUDY BLUES, the debut production from Canned Rice Productions, will open at the Galloway Theatre in Cape Town for a nine-performance run this month....






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