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Sixteen fighters, divided into two teams overseen by esteemed boxing coaches, will have their skills, strength and endurance pushed to the limit, while they live and train together, and fight each other in the ring.

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Meet the Cast of THE WAVERLY GALLERY- Now in Previews! Photo Meet the Cast of THE WAVERLY GALLERY- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - September 25, 2018

Preview performances begin tonight, Tuesday, September 25, for The Waverly Gallery on Broadway! Get to know the cast below!...


Jack Bannon to Star in PENNYWORTH on Epix Photo Jack Bannon to Star in PENNYWORTH on Epix
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 15, 2018

Jack Bannon has been cast in the lead role of Alfred Pennyworth in the upcoming EPIX drama series PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC....


Reggie Watts Is the TASKMASTER!, Comedy Central Game Show Series Premieres 4/27 with Photo Reggie Watts Is the TASKMASTER!, Comedy Central Game Show Series Premieres 4/27 with Two Back-to-Back Episodes
by Tori Hartshorn - March 26, 2018

Reggie Watts Is the TASKMASTER!, Comedy Central Game Show Series Premieres 4/27with Two Back-to-Back Episodes...


Exclusive: Tony Winner Joan Allen Joins THE WAVERLY GALLERY on Broadway! Photo Exclusive: Tony Winner Joan Allen Joins THE WAVERLY GALLERY on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - June 07, 2018

BroadwayWorld has learned that Tony-winner Joan Allen will return to the stage next season joining the starry cast of Kenneth Lonergan's acclaimed memory play (and 2001 Pulitzer Prize Finalist), The Waverly Gallery. ...


Philadelphia Theatre Company To Take Round 3 of PLAY BRAWL Online Photo Philadelphia Theatre Company To Take Round 3 of PLAY BRAWL Online
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 18, 2020

Philadelphia Theatre Company will present Play Brawl, the inventive fundraiser (originally scheduled for March 13th) that puts the region's leaders front and center from their homes....


Paloma Faith Joins the Cast of PENNYWORTH Photo Paloma Faith Joins the Cast of PENNYWORTH
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 19, 2018

Paloma Faith has joined the cast in the series regular role of “Bet Sykes,” a spirited, sadistic and sharp-tongued villain, in the upcoming EPIX drama series PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC....


GET SHORTY Season Two to Premiere Sunday, August 12 on EPIX Photo GET SHORTY Season Two to Premiere Sunday, August 12 on EPIX
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018

Premium pay television network EPIX® announced that the second season of its critically-acclaimed original series from MGM Television, Get Shorty, will debut on Sunday, August 12 at 9 PM ET/PT. The dark comedy, based in part on the 1990's bestselling Elmore Leonard novel of the same name and created...


Social Star Competition Returns for the 2018 BMI R&B Hip Hop Awards Photo Social Star Competition Returns for the 2018 BMI R&B Hip Hop Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 17, 2018

BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is pleased to announce the return of its annual Social Star competition as part of the 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. Beginning Friday, August 17th, Atlanta-based rappers Gunna and Derez De'Shon will compete to see who has the most engaged social media audience, culminating...


Chicago Soul/Blues Belter Derrick Procell Dials Up His 'Hello Mojo!' On Debut New Alb Photo Chicago Soul/Blues Belter Derrick Procell Dials Up His 'Hello Mojo!' On Debut New Album
by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2022

Catfood Records announces an August 1 release date for Hello Mojo!, the label debut from Chicago-based soul/blues belter Derrick Procell.  ...


Jeff Bridges to Receive the 2019 Cecil B. deMille Award at the GOLDEN GLOBES Photo Jeff Bridges to Receive the 2019 Cecil B. deMille Award at the GOLDEN GLOBES
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 17, 2018

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced today that Golden Globe winner and four-time nominee Jeff Bridges will be honored with the 2019 Cecil B. deMille Award at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 6, 2019. The highly-acclaimed actor of such legendary films as Cra...


Actor Gary Oldman to Be Honored at Santa Barbara Film Festival Photo Actor Gary Oldman to Be Honored at Santa Barbara Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2017

Gary Oldman is set to receive the Maltin Modern Master Award at the 33rd annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the festival announced today....


Everything Everything Release New Album 'Mountainhead' Photo Everything Everything Release New Album 'Mountainhead'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2024

Produced by the group's own Alex Robertshaw & production partner Tom A.D. Fuller (aka Kaines and Tom A.D.), and glittered with galaxies of synthesizers, left-of-center indie pop hooks, black humor & wry lyricism – the album simmers with emotion and escapist energy....


EPIX Greenlights PUNK Docuseries Photo EPIX Greenlights PUNK Docuseries
by Tori Hartshorn - December 10, 2018

Premium network EPIX has greenlit Punk, a four-part docuseries from executive producer John Varvatos.  Varvatos brings his passion and deep connection to the roots of the PUNK movement to the series, partnering with filmmaker Derik Murray's Network Entertainment to produce the quintessential story o...


Alessia Cara, Tory Lanez & More Nominated for the 2020 JUNO Awards Photo Alessia Cara, Tory Lanez & More Nominated for the 2020 JUNO Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 28, 2020

The nominees for the 49th Annual JUNO Awards were announced today by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) at a press conference attended by media and industry notables at the Canadian Broadcasting Centre (CBC), in downtown Toronto. JUNO Week 2020, hosted in Saskatoon, SK, will...


EPIX Greenlights Comedy Docuseries UNPROTECTED SETS Photo EPIX Greenlights Comedy Docuseries UNPROTECTED SETS
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2018

Premium television network EPIX has greenlit an all-new original docuseries Unprotected Sets, which will premiere Friday, October 5 at 11 PM ET/PT.  From executive producers Wanda Sykes and Page Hurwitz (Push It Productions), Barry Poznick, President of MGM's Unscripted Television and MGM Television...


Prima Theatre Hosts THE STAGE BRAWL Fundraising Event Photo Prima Theatre Hosts THE STAGE BRAWL Fundraising Event
by Stephi Wild - March 08, 2024

 Prima Theatre will present The Stage Brawl. This unique fundraising event features a friendly competition among local leaders....


Mark Burnett's THE CONTENDER Revival Announces Host & Trainers Photo Mark Burnett's THE CONTENDER Revival Announces Host & Trainers
by Macon Prickett - April 10, 2018

Premium pay television network EPIX®, an MGM company, has announced that undefeated boxing champion Andre “Son of God” Ward will host the new version of the seminal The Contender boxing franchise. Legendary boxing trainers Freddie Roach and Naazim Richardson join as trainers in the iconic series tha...


Comedy Central's TASKMASTER Hosted by Reggie Watts Will Premiere April 27 Photo Comedy Central's TASKMASTER Hosted by Reggie Watts Will Premiere April 27
by Macon Prickett - March 23, 2018

Comedy Central announced today that its newest game show series Taskmaster, hosted by Reggie Watts (The Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Bang! Bang!), will premiere on Friday, April 27 at 11:00 p.m. The series, whose format originated in the U.K., requires individuals to use ingenuity and creativ...


Ismael Cruz Cordova Joins Epix Spy Drama BERLIN STATION For Third Season Photo Ismael Cruz Cordova Joins Epix Spy Drama BERLIN STATION For Third Season
by Macon Prickett - June 28, 2018

Premium television network EPIX® announced today that the third season of its original spy drama Berlin Station will commence production in Budapest, Hungary on July 4 with new series regular Ismael Cruz Córdova (Ray Donovan). The series, which also welcomed new showrunner Jason Horwitch (Rubicon, H...


EPIX Sets Premiere Date for THE CONTENDER, Reveals 16 Fighters Vying for the Champion Photo EPIX Sets Premiere Date for THE CONTENDER, Reveals 16 Fighters Vying for the Champion Belt
by Macon Prickett - June 27, 2018

Premium pay television network EPIX® has announced the 16 fighters who will be facing off with one another for the championship belt on the revival of boxing franchise series The Contender this fall. The highly anticipated 12-episode season, from MGM Television and Paramount Television, will premier...


Season Two of GET SHORTY Premieres 8/12 on EPIX Photo Season Two of GET SHORTY Premieres 8/12 on EPIX
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2018

Premium pay television network EPIX(R) announced that the second season of its critically-acclaimed original series from MGM Television, Get Shorty, will debut on Sunday, August 12 at 9 PM ET/PT. The dark comedy, based in part on the 1990's bestselling Elmore Leonard novel of the same name and creat...


Gary Oldman to Recieve 'Hollywood Career Achievement Award' at HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS Photo Gary Oldman to Recieve 'Hollywood Career Achievement Award' at HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2017

dick clark productions announced today that prolific actor, Gary Oldman, will receive the Hollywood Career Achievement Award at the 21st Annual HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS....


EPIX Greenlights OUR LADY, LTD Starring Sir Ben Kingsley Photo EPIX Greenlights OUR LADY, LTD Starring Sir Ben Kingsley
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2018

EPIX® has greenlit Our Lady, LTD, a 10-episode modern noir drama from MGM Television starring Academy Award® winner Sir Ben Kingsley.  The series follows James, a young grifter, as he attempts to prey upon Pastor Byron Brown (Kingsley), who turns out to be far more dangerous than he suspects. ...


Reggie Watts Is the TASKMASTER!, Comedy Central Game Show Series Premieres Today Photo Reggie Watts Is the TASKMASTER!, Comedy Central Game Show Series Premieres Today
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018

Reggie Watts Is the TASKMASTER!, Comedy Central Game Show Series Premieres 4/27with Two Back-to-Back Episodes...


BWW Review: ART at Shakespeare & Company Examines the Value of Friendship Photo BWW Review: ART at Shakespeare & Company Examines the Value of Friendship
by Marc Savitt - August 03, 2021

Allyn Burrows, became aware of the piece by Yasmina Reza when it ran in New York in the late 1990’s and it has been with him ever since.  Given that the play was translated into English by Christopher Hampton twenty-five years ago, along with the current common need for something to laugh about - AR...







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