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'Ballers' is a new half-hour comedy series starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The first season begins its 10-episode run on June 21, 2015 at 10 pm. Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football. Rob Corrdry, Omar Benson Miller, John David Washington, Donovan Carter, Troy Garity, Jazmyn Simon, and Arielle Kebbel also star. Created and executive produced by Steve Levinson; executive produced by Mark Wahlberg, Peter Berg, Dany Garcia, Julian Farino, Evan Reilly and Rob Weiss.

'GREAT COMET' to Welcome HAMILTON Star as Josh Groban's Summer Successor
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017

Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan, best known for originating the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in Hamilton, will join the cast of the new Broadway musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as 'Pierre' beginning July 3, 2017, starring alongside Denée Benton as 'Natasha.' Click below t...


Walt Disney's MOANA Sails Home on Blu-ray/DVD Today
by Movies News Desk - March 07, 2017

Walt Disney Animation Studios' MOANA the sweeping story of a spirited teenager who sets sail on a daring adventure to save her people, starring newcomer Auli'i Cravalho as THE VOICE of brave and tenacious Moana and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson (HBO's 'Ballers,' 'Central Intelligence') as the larger-tha...


HBO NOW Gift Cars Available Now for Holiday Season
by Caryn Robbins - November 02, 2016

HBO is making holiday shopping easier than ever this year, offering TV fanatics the chance to give a gift everyone can enjoy—the HBO NOW gift card....


The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts Presents Black Violin
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2017

 Named one of the hottest bands of SXSW 2013, Black Violin brings their rich blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m. on Today, February 1....


BALLERS: The Complete Second Season Available 1/31 on Blu-ray & DVD
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2017

Spencer Strasmore (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) and his boys are back to 'ball out' in Season 2 of the hit HBO comedy Ballers from the team behind the HBO classic Entourage®. Johnson showcases his “movie-star charisma” (The Hollywood Reporter) in the series that looks at the whirlwind lifestyles and r...


Nickelodeon to Premiere New Docu-Series LITTLE BALLERS INDIANA, Today
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017

Nickelodeon presents the triumphant story of six dynamic and diverse young female basketball players in LITTLE BALLERS INDIANA, a three-part docu-series from WNBA All Star Skylar Diggins, premiering Today, March 3...


HBO's LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER & More Continue Record Viewership
by - August 25, 2016

Despite the increased competition from the Olympics, the critically acclaimed limited-series THE NIGHT OF carries momentum into its final episode as it showed growth in viewers every week over the last four episodes...


Kansas City Repertory Theatre Continues 2016-2017 Season with CONSTELLATIONS
by A.A. Cristi - February 16, 2017

Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2016-2017 season with Constellations, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Rosen. When it comes to this multi-dimensional love story, just how much is written in the stars?  Marianne and Roland's relationship unfolds across ti...


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...


Adult Swim Announces Upcoming Holiday Programming for December
by Caryn Robbins - November 23, 2016

This holiday season, it doesn't matter to Adult Swim if you were naughty or nice. Next month the network #1 on basic cable with millennials will shower everyone with gifts in the form of two all-new specials and a Robot Chicken holiday marathon!...


Okieriete Onaodowan Will Host 'GREAT COMET' Night at W Times Square
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017

Come catch an exciting glimpse this Sunday, February 19th, 2017, of upcoming star of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as he joins his future cast members for an incredible night of song, acoustic music, and laughs....


El Dorado Festival Announces Day Splits; Day Tickets On Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017

El Dorado Festival, from the founders of Cirque Du Soul, is one of the need-to-know new additions to the festival calendar, set in the beautiful 5,000 acre Eastnor Castle. As the festival is fast approaching, El Dorado have released their full day line up splits and released day tickets....


Walt Disney's MOANA Sails Home on Blu-Ray/DVD 3/7
by Caryn Robbins - March 02, 2017

Walt Disney Animation Studios' MOANA the sweeping story of a spirited teenager who sets sail on a daring adventure to save her people, starring newcomer Auli'i Cravalho as the voice of brave and tenacious Moana...


Sneak Peek - Lifetime Premieres 'March Madness' Docu-Series BRINGING UP BALLERS, 3/1
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2017

No air balls are allowed in Lifetime's new series, BRINGING UP BALLERS, premiering Wednesday March 1 at 10pm ET/PT....


HBO's BALLERS: SEASON TWO Arrives on Digital HD 10/24
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2016

Starring Dwayne Johnson as ex-superstar Spencer Strasmore, who has reinvented himself as a financial manager for today's players in sun-soaked Miami, Ballers: Season 2 will be available to own on Digital HD Monday, October 24....


Walt Disney's MOANA Sails Home on Blu-Ray/DVD 3/7
by Caryn Robbins - March 02, 2017

Walt Disney Animation Studios' MOANA the sweeping story of a spirited teenager who sets sail on a daring adventure to save her people, starring newcomer Auli'i Cravalho as the voice of brave and tenacious Moana...


Nickelodeon to Premiere Season Three of NASCAR HAMMER DOWN, 9/23
by Caryn Robbins - August 25, 2016

NASCAR and Nickelodeon are joining forces again to take viewers inside the world of NASCAR racing with the return NASCAR Hammer Down....


Robert Wisdom and Q'orianka Kilcher Join Cast of TNT's THE ALIENIST
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2017

Robert Wisdom (The Wire) and Q'orianka Kilcher (The New World) are set to star in TNT's THE ALIENIST, the eagerly anticipated series based on the Anthony Award-winning, New York Times bestseller by Caleb Carr....


Starz to Develop PUSSY VALLEY Series from Playwright Katori Hall
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2016

At today's Starz Television Critics Association (TCA) presentation at the Beverly Hilton, Starz President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced the series development of PUSSY VALLEY....


HBO to Premiere New Seasons of Hit Comedies BALLERS and INSECURE, 7/23
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2017

HBO has confirmed a JULY 23 debut for the new seasons of the hit comedy series BALLERS and INSECURE....


Cast Announced for VH1's THE BREAKS, Premiering January 2017
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2016

VH1 today announced the full cast for THE BREAKS the network's new scripted series based on its critically acclaimed hit film that aired earlier this year....


BALLERS: The Complete Second Season Available 1/31 on Blu-ray & DVD
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2016

Spencer Strasmore (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) and his boys are back to 'ball out' in Season 2 of the hit HBO comedy Ballers from the team behind the HBO classic Entourage®. Johnson showcases his “movie-star charisma” (The Hollywood Reporter) in the series that looks at the whirlwind lifestyles and r...


USA Network Pilot UNSOLVED: THE MURDERS OF BIGGIE AND TUPAC Announces Additional Casting
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2017

The new pilot from Universal Cable Productions has filled the roles of Sean “Puffy” Combs, Biggie Smalls' mother Voletta Wallace, and wife of Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight, Sharitha Golden. LUKE JAMES is set to play Sean “Puffy” Combs, the young and wildly successful founder of Bad Boy Records, ...


HBO and Cinemax Now Available for Amazon Prime Members with Amazon Channels
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2016

Amazon today announced the launch of HBO and Cinemax on Amazon Channels. Prime members can now sign up for a monthly HBO subscription to get HBO's award-winning content for just $14.99 per month....


Photo Flash: Voice Talents & Character Images for Disney's MOANA Revealed!
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2016

Walt Disney Animation Studios' MOANA which opens in theaters nationwide on Nov. 23, 2016, features a dynamic roster of characters brought to life by a talented group of actors....






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