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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.”...


Joshua Jackson-Led CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, Helmed by Kenny Leon, Opens Tonight at BTG
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2017

Berkshire Theatre Group announces the final production of its upcoming 2017 Summer Season will be Mark Medoff's Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award-winning play, Children of a Lesser God, which began performances on Thursday, June 22 at The Fitzpatrick Main Stage. Opening night is set fo...


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....


AT&T Audience Network to Premiere Season 3 of Acclaimed Drama Series KINGDOM, 5/31
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2017

Season 3 of the critically-acclaimed drama “KINGDOM” from AT&T* AUDIENCE Network will premiere Wednesday, May 31, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The show comes from creator, writer and executive producer Byron Balasco and is produced by Endemol Shine Studios....


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: First Look - GSN's Horror-Themed Game HELLEVATOR Returns Today
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016

GSN, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, announced today its horror-themed game HELLEVATOR returns for season two with a special four-week network event, just in time for the Halloween season, with all-new spine-chilling weekly episodes...


HOLIDAY HOUSE: CHRISTMAS BENDS at Fourth Street Theatre this December
by Rebecca Russo - November 22, 2016

The latest theatrical experience from Mason Holdings is Holiday House: Christmas Bends, the story of an oddly ageless child who returns to the many Christmas' of her past (and includes a pre-show holiday party with glug, Christmas cookies and Santa)....


Mason Holdings to Present HOLIDAY HOUSE: CHRISTMAS BENDS
by Ashlee Latimer - November 03, 2016

The latest theatrical experience from Mason Holdings is Holiday House: Christmas Bends, the story of an oddly ageless child who returns to the many Christmas' of her past (and includes a pre-show holiday party with glug, Christmas cookies and Santa)....


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 Enters Upfront Season as No. 1 Cable Entertainment Network in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2017

Anchored by new hits, weekly live events and stronger-than-ever returning series, USA Network heads into this year's Upfront season on top, as the #1 ad-supported cable entertainment network in 1Q17 among key demos P18-49, P18-34 and P2+ - and with several shows earning series highs....


Kevin Hart, CAPTAIN AMERICA Top PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD 2017 Nominees; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2016

The nominees for PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2017 were announced this morning at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills....


Hulu Subscribers Can Now Stream HBO's Critically Acclaimed Series, Movies & More
by Caryn Robbins - July 06, 2017

Just in time for summer binge-watching, Hulu and Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO) announced a new agreement that gives Hulu's subscription on demand and live TV viewers access to an even more complete entertainment package, all in one place....


AT&T Audience Network to Premiere Season 3 of Acclaimed Drama Series KINGDOM, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2017

Season 3 of the critically-acclaimed drama “KINGDOM” from AT&T* AUDIENCE Network will premiere Today, May 31, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The show comes from creator, writer and executive producer Byron Balasco and is produced by Endemol Shine Studios....


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.”...


FEARnyc, NY's Biggest Horror Film Festival, Begins Today
by Caryn Robbins - October 21, 2016

FEARnyc, New York City's biggest horror film festival, will be presented this Halloween season at Cinema Village....


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)....


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...


Cast Announced for YouTube Red's “Lifeline” from Seven Bucks Productions and Studio71
by A.A. Cristi - March 02, 2017

YouTube today revealed the casting for Lifeline, its new series from Seven Bucks Productions, co-founded by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia, and Studio71, the digital entertainment company and multichannel network of ProSiebenSat.1. Leading the cast as series regulars are Zach Gilford (Friday Night L...


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....


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...


Kevin Hart, CAPTAIN AMERICA Top PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD 2017 Nominees; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2016

The nominees for PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2017 were announced this morning at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills....


Carrie Coon and More Complete Cast for Amy Herzog's MARY JANE at New York Theatre Wor Photo Carrie Coon and More Complete Cast for Amy Herzog's MARY JANE at New York Theatre Workshop
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2017

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) has announced casting for 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)....


FEARnyc Horror Film Festival Announces Most Terrfying Line-Up Photo FEARnyc Horror Film Festival Announces Most Terrfying Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2017

FEARnyc, New York City's most terrifying horror film festival, has announced the lineup for the 2017 festival. Sponsored by Bloody Disgusting and Dread Central, FEARnyc will be held October 27-29, 2017 at The Producer's Club Sonnet Theater in Times Square....






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