HBO Max Announces Unscripted Series SWEET LIFE: LOS ANGELES From Issa Rae
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 18, 2021 'We are thrilled to partner with Issa Rae on this fun, dynamic series about a real group of friends and their unique, yet intertwined experiences in South Los Angeles, which has a one-of-a-kind culture that deserves a spotlight all its own,' said Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president, Non-Fic...
The Casting Society of America Announces 37th Artios Awards Nominations
by Michael Major - November 23, 2021 Since Broadway had been dark throughout the nomination process, the society would instead honor virtual theatre productions that happened throughout the year, naming it the Virtual Theatre Award. Other nominees include Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Girls5Eva, Ted Lasso, Bridgerton, Wandavision, Shr...
HBO Documentary Films In Production on a Two-Part Documentary SEEN & HEARD
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 05, 2020 HBO Documentary Films is currently in production on SEEN & HEARD, a two-part documentary exploring the history of Black television as seen through the eyes of trailblazers who wrote, produced, created and starred in groundbreaking series of the past and present. ...
Roy Wood Jr. Guest Hosts Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW This Week
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023 Guests this week include Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Robin These, Cedric the Entertainer, and Jerry Craft. The Daily Show correspondent, actor, and comedian’s debut tonight is a part of the roster of comedy greats and all-star correspondent and contributors guest hosting the next chapter of the award-w...
Andrew Garfield, Jodie Comer, Steve Martin & More Earn 2022 Emmy Nominations - See the Full List!
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022 Check out the complete list of Emmy nominations, which include Andrew Garfield, Steve Martin, Jodie Comer, Tony Awards Presents: Broadways Back!, Annie LIVE!, Jane Lynch, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Nathan Lane, Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Shalom, Mare Winningham, Laurie Metcalf, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, and mo...
Pete Davidson, Senator Amy Klobuchar and More to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS May 3 – May 10
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2021 Guests have been announced for LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS the week of May 3 – May 10. Monday, May 3: Guests Michael Che (That Damn Michael Che) and Richard Kind (Everything’s Gonna Be Okay). Mario Duplantier sits-in with the 8G Band. Show 1139A....
HBO Max Presents 'Our Stories To Tell' At Sundance Film Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 26, 2021 HBO Max will host Our Stories to Tell, a multi-day, virtual experience with various invite-only and public events to empower and celebrate the streamer’s commitment to African American, Asian American, LGBTQ+ and Latinx audiences during the first weekend of the Sundance Film Festival...
Nickelodeon Greenlights THE ASTRONAUTS, First Production with Imagine Kids+Family
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 19, 2020 Nickelodeon is setting off into new territory with the greenlight of The Astronauts (working title), a brand-new, live-action series following a group of kids who embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they are mistakenly launched into space. Marking Nickelodeon's first production with Imagine K...
HBO Renews A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW For A Third Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021 Season 2 of A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW once again featured a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations....
Wanda Sykes to Appear on THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW
by Michael Major - November 07, 2022 THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW showcases Amber’s signature smart and silly take on the week's news. No matter what's happening in the world, Amber responds to it with a charming mix of honesty, nonsense, and bowties. THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is a topical late-night show with just the good parts – the comedy & t...
WarnerMedia Extends Relationship with Issa Rae with Five-Year Overall Deal
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 24, 2021 The deal is exclusive to WarnerMedia for all forms of television, to include HBO, HBO Max and Warner Bros. Television, and a first-look for features with Warner Bros. Pictures Group, New Line and HBO Max. Projects will be developed with Rae's media company, HOORAE. ...
Peacock Sets THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Return Date
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022 The Amber Ruffin Show showcases Amber’s signature smart and silly take on the week's news. No matter what's happening in the world, Amber responds to it with a charming mix of seriousness, nonsense, and evening gowns. The Amber Ruffin Show is a topical late-night show with just the good parts – the...
Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Announces as First Guests of THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Season Three
by Michael Major - September 21, 2022 Peacock’s THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is kicking off its third season with special guests Hillary and Chelsea Clinton. THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW showcases Amber’s signature smart and silly take on the week's news. No matter what's happening in the world, Amber responds to it with a charming mix of honesty, no...
A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Returns April 23
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 23, 2021 The narrative sketch comedy series features a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations. ...
Hollywood Critics Association Announces Full List of Nominations for Inaugural TV Awards
by TV News Desk - July 08, 2021 Nominees include Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Bryan Cranston, Colton Domingo, and more....
Ashley Nicole Black to Host the ACE Eddie Awards
by Michael Major - February 16, 2023 American Cinema Editors (ACE) announced that writer/comedian Ashley Nicole Black (A Black Lady Sketch Show, Ted Lasso, Bad Monkey) will host the 73rd Annual ACE Eddie Awards recognizing outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television and documentaries....
TINA, SLAVE PLAY, and More Take Home 2021 Artios Awards
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2021 The 2021 Artios Awards were announced yesterday, honoring casting directors on stage and screen. Among the winners in the theatrical categories were Tina, Slave Play, and A Soldier's Play....
MORTAL KOMBAT, MARE OF EASTTOWN Come to HBO Max This April
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 23, 2021 'Godzilla vs. Kong” (released March 31) will also continue to be available on HBO Max and in theaters this April, with both films available on HBO Max for 31 days from their respective theatrical releases in the U.S. included at no additional cost to subscribers....
VIDEO: Nickelodeon Suits Up for THE ASTRONAUTS
by Sarah Leiber - October 09, 2020 The first two episodes of The Astronauts premiere back-to-back on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon....
Robin Thede and Matt Rogers Join HAUTE DOG on HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 09, 2020 Haute Dog, HBO Max's head-to-tail dog grooming creative competition series showcasing canine breeds of all kinds is launching with its first six episodes on Thursday, September 24....
Peacock Renews THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW For Season 2
by Michael Major - September 14, 2021 The Amber Ruffin Show showcases Amber’s signature smart and silly take on the week's news. No matter what's happening in the world, Amber responds to it with a charming mix of seriousness, nonsense, and bowties....
Hartbeat And Sundance Name The Three 2022 “Women Write Now” Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - August 31, 2022 Hartbeat, the global, multi-platform media company creating entertainment where comedy meets culture, today announced Mayanna Berrin, Kiana Butler Jabangwe, and Danielle Solomon as recipients of this year's Women Write Now (WWN) comedic screenwriting fellowship. ...
Onyx Collective Expands Programming Team With Three New Executive Hires
by Michael Major - June 08, 2022 Former WME partner Holland is set as senior vice president of Scripted Series, along with seasoned producers Anil Kurian and Janice Park, who will both serve as vice presidents of Scripted Series. All three will report to Tara Duncan, president of Freeform and Onyx Collective....
Watch Queen Latifah as This Week's Celebrity Guest on Peacock's THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW
by Michael Major - October 31, 2022 Watch Queen Latifah's appearance on THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW which showcases Amber’s signature smart and silly take on the week's news. ...
HAMILTON, Cynthia Erivo, Bernadette Peters & More Earn 2021 Emmy Nominations - See the Full List!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 13, 2021 This morning, Hamilton star Jasmine Cephas Jones and Ron Cephas Jones announced the 2021 Primetime Emmy Nominations, which included 12 nominations for the Disney Plus recording of Hamilton in addition to nomination for Broadway veterans like Billy Porter, Cynthia Erivo, Julie Andrews, the Lopezes an... |