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The Purge revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Set in an altered America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. As the clock winds down, each character is forced to reckon with their past as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.

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Legendary Horror Director John Carpenter Inks Overall Deal with Universal Cable
by Caryn Robbins - July 06, 2017

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) today announced an overall development deal with John Carpenter, the celebrated director of horror films including “Halloween,” “The Thing,” and “Escape from New York.”...


EPIX to Present THIS IS HOME: A REFUGEE STORY in 2018 Photo EPIX to Present THIS IS HOME: A REFUGEE STORY in 2018
by Caryn Robbins - January 22, 2018

Fresh off of its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, THIS IS HOME: A REFUGEE STORY will make its television debut on the premium pay television network EPIX, an MGM company, later in 2018....


QUEEN OF THE SOUTH Renewed by USA Network Photo QUEEN OF THE SOUTH Renewed by USA Network
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 01, 2018

USA Network today announced a fourth season renewal for the hit drama QUEEN OF THE SOUTH. Starring Alice Braga ('I Am Legend'), the series is based on the literary page-turner 'La Reina Del Sur' by internationally acclaimed author Arturo Pérez-Reverte. Season 4 is set to return in 2019....


Second Installment of THE SINNER Premieres on 8/1 on USA Network Photo Second Installment of THE SINNER Premieres on 8/1 on USA Network
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2018

Second Installment of THE SINNER Premieres on 8/1 on USA Network...


SYFY Announces Series Order For NIGHTFLYERS Based on George R.R. Martin's Novella Photo SYFY Announces Series Order For NIGHTFLYERS Based on George R.R. Martin's Novella
by Tori Hartshorn - January 05, 2018

Gretchen Mol, Eoin Macken, David Ajala and Br an F. O'Byrne Set to Star. Series Will Premiere on Netflix Outside of U.S....


REELZ Announces Summer and Fall 2017 Programming Slate ft. 5 New Series
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2017

ELZ today announced original programming for summer and fall 2017 including five new original series, new episodes of three returning viewer favorites and a never-before-seen Elvis special hosted by Natalie Morales....


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 02, 2019

Universal Pictures has released the second trailer for 'Happy Death Day 2U,' in theaters on Valentine's Day....


VIDEO: Watch the New Promo for DEADLY CLASS, Premiering This January Photo VIDEO: Watch the New Promo for DEADLY CLASS, Premiering This January
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 08, 2018

Announced during DEADLY CLASS' New York Comic Con panel, SYFY's upcoming series will premiere on Wednesday, January 16 at 10/9c. Set in a dark, heightened world against the backdrop of late 80s counter culture, DEADLY CLASS follows the story of Marcus (Benjamin Wadsworth), a teen living on the stree...


VIDEO: Michael Myers is Back in this Newly Released Trailer for HALLOWEEN Out October Photo VIDEO: Michael Myers is Back in this Newly Released Trailer for HALLOWEEN Out October 19
by Macon Prickett - June 08, 2018

Universal Pictures will release Trancas International Films, Blumhouse Productions and Miramax's Halloween on Friday, October 19, 2018. Watch the trailer below! ...


Syfy Announces Series Pickup for NIGHTFLYERS, Based on George R.R. Martin Novella Photo Syfy Announces Series Pickup for NIGHTFLYERS, Based on George R.R. Martin Novella
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2018

SYFY today announced a series pickup for NIGHTFLYERS, based on author George R.R. Martin's novella and the 1987 film of the same name....


USA Network Ends 2018 as Number One Cable Network Photo USA Network Ends 2018 as Number One Cable Network
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 19, 2018

USA Network is on track to close out 2018 as the #1 overall cable entertainment network in total viewers (P2+) for the 13th year (the longest streak in TV history) – and as the #1 cable entertainment network for P18-49 for the 2nd year in a row1. Ranker is attached....


THE PURGE Is Coming to the Small Screen This September on USA Photo THE PURGE Is Coming to the Small Screen This September on USA
by Tori Hartshorn - June 29, 2018

THE PURGE Is Coming to the Small Screen This September on USA...


Universal Cable Productions Announces Winners in Second Annual 'Pitch Fest' Photo Universal Cable Productions Announces Winners in Second Annual 'Pitch Fest'
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2017

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) today announced two winners of the award-winning studio's second annual “Pitch Fest.”...


YouTube Orders Second Season of Supernatural Thriller IMPULSE Photo YouTube Orders Second Season of Supernatural Thriller IMPULSE
by Macon Prickett - July 19, 2018

YouTube announced that it has ordered a second season of the critically-acclaimed supernatural thriller IMPULSE from Universal Cable Productions (UCP). Since its debut on June 6, the first episode of IMPULSE has generated nearly 8 million views. Season Two of the 10-episode, hour-long series will pr...


ONCE UPON A TIME IN STATEN ISLAND To Star Naomi Watts and Frank Grillo Photo ONCE UPON A TIME IN STATEN ISLAND To Star Naomi Watts and Frank Grillo
by Tori Hartshorn - May 16, 2018

According to Deadline, Naomi Watts and Frank Grillo are set to star in the upcoming picture ONCE UPON A TIME IN STATEN ISLAND. Bobby Cannavale is also announced to be in the cast. James DeMonaco wrote and is set to direct. The film comes from Blumhouse Productions and Man in a Tree Productions. Read...


Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson to Star in A PSYCHO'S PATH Photo Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson to Star in A PSYCHO'S PATH
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 05, 2018

Another Halloween season is upon us and that means another round of horror films. With the success of the 2017 reboot 'It' and the much anticipated return of 'Halloween' next month, a new wave of slasher films is imminent. Today, Entangled Entertainment and Hourglass Pictures announced details for t...


Amy Herzog's MARY JANE Begins Tonight at New York Theatre Workshop Photo Amy Herzog's MARY JANE Begins Tonight at New York Theatre Workshop
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents the first show of the 2017/18 NYTW season, Mary Jane, written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Amy Herzog (4000 Miles, Belleville) and directed by two-time Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman (Sundown, Yellow Moon; A Life)....


Jane The Virgin's Andrea Navedo Joins Summer Faculty At The Acting Studio Photo Jane The Virgin's Andrea Navedo Joins Summer Faculty At The Acting Studio
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2018

The Acting Studio - New York announces that studio alumna Andrea Navedo (Xiomara on Jane The Virgin) is joining the guest faculty for the 2018 Summer Acting Conservatory. A few spots are available; prospective students are encouraged to apply immediately....


Award-Winning Director Anthony Hemingway Set for USA/Syfy's THE PURGE Photo Award-Winning Director Anthony Hemingway Set for USA/Syfy's THE PURGE
by Tori Hartshorn - April 04, 2018

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) and Blumhouse Television today announced that Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) award-winner Anthony Hemingway (UNSOLVED: THE MURDERS OF TUPAC AND THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.) is set to direct the premiere episode of USA/SYFY's upcoming series THE PURGE based on the hit film fra...


Video: SYFY Reveals NIGHTFLYERS Official First Look Photo Video: SYFY Reveals NIGHTFLYERS Official First Look
by Tori Hartshorn - March 20, 2018

Video: Syfy Reveals NIGHTFLYERS Official First Look...


SXSW 2019 Unveils Keynotes, Adds Elizabeth Banks, Aidy Bryant As Featured Speakers, a Photo SXSW 2019 Unveils Keynotes, Adds Elizabeth Banks, Aidy Bryant As Featured Speakers, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2019

With SXSW 2019 just around the corner, we are excited to reveal five Keynotes as well as more Featured Speakers across 25 Tracks of curated Conference programming....


TOsketchfest Presents Flo & Joan, The Lusty Mannequins, Generally Hospital, And More! Photo TOsketchfest Presents Flo & Joan, The Lusty Mannequins, Generally Hospital, And More!
by A.A. Cristi - January 11, 2019

TOsketchfest is proud to present sketch comedy at The Streetcar Crowsnest, a new venue for the annual festival March 7 - 17, 2019. TOsketchfest will bring more sketch comedy to the East End with Flo & Joan, The Lusty Mannequins and remounts of the hit shows Generally Hospital and A Sketch Comedy Ext...


Olivia Munn to Play CIA Operative in History's Hit Action Drama Series SIX
by Caryn Robbins - July 12, 2017

Award-winning actress Olivia Munn (The Predator, X-Men: Apocalypse, 'The Newsroom') is reporting for duty in season two of the hit HISTORY(R) action drama series, 'SIX.' Munn plays Gina, a ruthless and smart CIA operative who rose from being a CIA Shooter to a high level Operations Officer....


VIDEO: The Commencement of 'The Purge' at San-Diego Comic-Con Has Officially Begun Photo VIDEO: The Commencement of 'The Purge' at San-Diego Comic-Con Has Officially Begun
by Tori Hartshorn - July 23, 2018

VIDEO: The Commencement of 'The Purge' at San-Diego Comic-Con Has Officially Begun...


Live Action DORA THE EXPLORER To Release Summer 2019 Photo Live Action DORA THE EXPLORER To Release Summer 2019
by Tori Hartshorn - February 26, 2018

According to Variety, the previously announced live action DORA THE EXPLORER film has officially set a release date. Paramount Pictures has announced that the movie will swing into theaters Aug. 2, 2019. The film has been in the works for a few years now, and it being produced by Michael Bay, Andrew...






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