HBO Renews A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW For a Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2019 HBO has renewed the sketch comedy series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW for a second season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, executive vice president, HBO Programming.... 
Issa Rae and Columbia Sign Production Deal Promoting Diverse Screenwriters
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 11, 2018 Columbia Pictures has signed a multi-picture production deal with Issa Rae's production company, ColorCreative, according to Variety. Under the agreement, ColorCreative will work with and back projects from emerging, diverse screenwriters.... 
HBO to Debut AMANDA SEALES: I BE KNOWIN'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2019 Comedian Amanda Seales (HBO's “Insecure”) headlines her first hour-long comedy special when AMANDA SEALES: I BE KNOWIN' debuts SATURDAY, JAN. 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Taped at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, the exclusive presentation was directed by Stan Lathan and pro... 
SISTER ACT 3 in the Works at Disney+
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 07, 2018 Disney's new streaming service Disney+, is developing 'Sister Act 3,' according to Variety. "Insecure" co-executive producer Regina Hicks and "Star" showrunner Karin Gist will write the script for the film.... 
DAWN Announces Intimate Venue Tour With Kimbra
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 21, 2018 DAWN (formerly D?WN/Dawn Richard) recently released a remarkable new single entitled “Jealousy,” shared a new track “Dreamer” as part of Adult Swim's Singlesseries, and will embark on a DK3 Danity Kane reunion tour at the end of this month. Today, she announces an intimate and unique support tour ex... 
Falcons (Young Thug, Goldlink, A-Trak collaborator) & B. Lewis Release New Single FANTASY Ft. P-Lo
by Tori Hartshorn - October 04, 2018 Los Angeles-based producer and DJ FALCONS has made a name for himself with his blend of hip-hop, R&B and electronic dance music, and his previous collaborations with Young Thug, Goldlink, BlocBoy JB, Rich Brian, A-Trak, Ekali & more. He has now teamed up with Bay Area producer and singer B. LEWIS fo... 
New Optics Film Festival Showcases The Next Generation Of Filmmakers
by Julie Musbach - March 11, 2019 High school students will debut original films March 16 surrounded by celebrity actors, directors and writers at the second annual New Optics Film Festival, held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Columbia College Hollywood.... 
HBO to Premiere THE EMPEROR'S NEWEST CLOTHES with Original Songs by FALSETTOS' William Finn
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 25, 2018 A classic Hans Christian Andersen fable gets a colorful, music-filled makeover this November when THE EMPEROR'S NEWEST CLOTHES is reimagined as a playful animated special for today's children. Written and produced by Sheila Nevins, and featuring the voices of Alan Alda, Jeff Daniels and Alison Pill,...
HBO to Premiere THE EMPEROR'S NEWEST CLOTHES with Original Songs by FALSETTOS' William Finn
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 25, 2018 A classic Hans Christian Andersen fable gets a colorful, music-filled makeover this November when THE EMPEROR'S NEWEST CLOTHES is reimagined as a playful animated special for today's children. Written and produced by Sheila Nevins, and featuring the voices of Alan Alda, Jeff Daniels and Alison Pill,... 
MARY POPPINS RETURNS Nominated for 9th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2019 The Guild of Music Supervisors unveiled the list of nominees for its 9th annual award show taking place on Wednesday, February 13th at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The event will celebrate the highest achievements in music supervision, recognizing exemplary work in 18 categories... 
Netflix's New YA Drama Series, THE SOCIETY, Sets Cast
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 29, 2018 Chris Keyser and Marc Webb's Netflix YA drama series 'The Society' sets its full cast. The Society follows a group of teenagers who are mysteriously transported to a facsimile of their wealthy New England town, left without any trace of their parents. As they struggle to figure out what has happened...
SISTER ACT 3 in the Works at Disney+
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 07, 2018 Disney's new streaming service Disney+, is developing 'Sister Act 3,' according to Variety. "Insecure" co-executive producer Regina Hicks and "Star" showrunner Karin Gist will write the script for the film.... 
Tia Mowry, Loretta Devine to Star in Netflix's FAMILY REUNION
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 17, 2018 Netflix gave a straight-to-series order for multigenerational comedy series Family Reunion, with Tia Mowry and Loretta Devine set to star, according to The Hollywood Reporter.... 
Issa Rae Discusses INSECURE and How She Creates on Her Own Terms with Glamour Magazine
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 04, 2018 “All I know is who I am,” Issa Rae tells Angelica Nwandu in her cover story for the October issue of Glamour. “At the end of the day, all I know is my intentions, and no matter what you take out of context, no matter what pictures you post, I know that I am aligned with. I know what my truth is.”... 
Issa Rae to Produce Romantic Musical Film, LOVE IN AMERICA
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 06, 2018 Insecure co-creator, Issa Rae is teaming with one of the show's writer-producers, Amy Aniobi for Love in America, according to The Hollywood Reporter.... 
THE HANDMAID'S TALE, WESTWORLD, Among 2018 EMMY AWARDS Nominees; Full List
by Macon Prickett - July 12, 2018 This morning, Samira Wiley (“The Handmaid's Tale,” “Orange Is the New Black”) and Ryan Eggold (“New Amsterdam,” “BlackKklansman”) announced the nominations for the 70TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS from the WOLFTheatre at the Television Academy's Saban Media Center. ... 
HBO Orders A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW From Robin Thede and Issa Rae
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 28, 2019 HBO has given a series order to A Black Lady Sketch Show, according to Deadline. The half-hour sketch comedy stars creator Robin Thede, who also executive produces alongside Issa Rae.... 
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for A BOY. A GIRL. A DREAM. Starring Omari Hardwick and Meagan Good
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 08, 2018 Watch the new trailer for the Sundance hit A BOY. A GIRL. A DREAM., starring Omari Hardwick (“Power,” SORRY TO BOTHER YOU), Meagan Good (“Star”, “Californication”), and Jay Ellis (“Insecure”), hitting theaters on September 14th from Samuel Goldwyn Films....
New Optics Film Festival Showcases The Next Generation Of Filmmakers
by Julie Musbach - March 11, 2019 High school students will debut original films March 16 surrounded by celebrity actors, directors and writers at the second annual New Optics Film Festival, held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Columbia College Hollywood.... 
BWW Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC, Tramway, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - September 07, 2018 The hugely romantic Cyrano de Bergerac is given a Caledonian heart in a new production of Edwin Morgan's Scots translation that's brimming with Glaswegian patter. This production receives the classic Dominic Hill treatment (The Rivals, The Libertine), with stunning costumes from Scots fashion design... 
IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN Soundtrack Available for the First Time Ever on CD and Digitial
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 29, 2018 One of the most sought-after soundtracks in the beloved collection of music from the iconic Peanuts animated TV specials, It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is being made available for the first time ever on Friday, October 5 via Craft Recordings. Featuring music by GRAMMY®-winning composer/perfo... 
Erika Alexander To Guest Star In Recurring Role BLACK LIGHTNING
by Tori Hartshorn - October 04, 2018 Actress, writer, producer and activist Erika Alexander (Living Single) has been cast in a recurring role in the upcoming second season of The CW/WBTV hit drama Black Lightning.... 
BWW Review: APPLE SEASON Takes Its Sweet Time to Harvest
by Gil Kaan - July 15, 2019 MOVING ARTS presents its Los Angeles premiere of E. M. Lewis' intriguing APPLE SEASON. Directed at a languid pace by Darin Anthony, the sparse explosive scenes really make their mark with the experienced acting chops of Rob Nagle and the vivid, versatile intensity of Liza Fernandez. This three-hande... 
Global Digital Releasing Sets Theatrical Release Date For BRUCE!!!
by Julie Musbach - February 21, 2019 Indie distributor, GLOBAL DIGITAL RELEASING has partnered with POPE III ENTERPRISES to release the award-winning comedy BRUCE!!!!. BRUCE!!! will be in theaters nationwide on March 15th.... 
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE EMPEROR'S NEWEST CLOTHES Featuring Original Music from William Finn
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 26, 2018 Hans Christian Andersen's legendary tale is reimagined into a playful animated special for today's children. The classic fable gets a colorful, music-filled makeover in the whimsical THE EMPEROR'S NEWEST CLOTHES, written and produced by Sheila Nevins, directed by Simon Wilches-Castro and featuring t... |
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