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David Makes Man centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the series is inspired by events in McCraney's own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive.

Phylicia Rashad Joins the Cast of OWN Original Drama Series DAVID MAKES MAN Photo Phylicia Rashad Joins the Cast of OWN Original Drama Series DAVID MAKES MAN
by Macon Prickett - June 26, 2018

Continuing its commitment to creating diverse, elevated original programming from the entertainment industry's leading talent, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network today announced the ensemble cast — including Emmy nominee Phylicia Rashad — for its new original drama series David Makes Man, the television deb...


AMC Opens Writers' Room for 61ST STREET Photo AMC Opens Writers' Room for 61ST STREET
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019

AMC today announced that it had opened up a writers' room for '61st Street,' a potential new AMC Studios' series from BAFTA-winner Peter Moffat ('Criminal Justice' The Night Of,') as showrunner and executive producer, to be executive produced by Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society ('David Makes Man'...


THE FAREWELL, MARRIAGE STORY, WAVES Among Nominees for the 2019 GOTHAM AWARDS - See F Photo THE FAREWELL, MARRIAGE STORY, WAVES Among Nominees for the 2019 GOTHAM AWARDS - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 24, 2019

The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation's premier member organization of independent storytellers, announced today the nominees for the 29th Annual IFP Gotham Awards. Ten competitive awards will be presented to independent features and series. In addition to the competitive awards, Gotha...


Iyanla Vanzant Returns With Dramatic New Episodes Of IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE This January Photo Iyanla Vanzant Returns With Dramatic New Episodes Of IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE This January On OWN
by Tori Hartshorn - December 18, 2018

Iyanla Vanzant Returns With Dramatic New Episodes Of IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE This January On OWN...


READY TO LOVE Reunion Special to Air December 29 on OWN Photo READY TO LOVE Reunion Special to Air December 29 on OWN
by Tori Hartshorn - December 10, 2018

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's hit dating series 'Ready to Love' keeps Atlanta ablaze with a sizzling reunion special to premiere on Saturday, December 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Host Thomas 'Nephew Tommy' Miles returns with cast members to reflect on a tumultuous season in which the sexy singles navigated ...


Casting Announced For BERNHARDT/HAMLET at Geffen Photo Casting Announced For BERNHARDT/HAMLET at Geffen
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2020

Geffen Playhouse today announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of Bernhardt/Hamlet, written by Theresa Rebeck (Dead Accounts, Seminar) and directed by Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George). The production features Diane Venora (Bird, Romeo + Juliet) as Sarah Bernhardt....


Peter Brook/NY Presents Tarell Alvin McCraney In Conversation With Peter Brook Photo Peter Brook/NY Presents Tarell Alvin McCraney In Conversation With Peter Brook
by A.A. Cristi - September 25, 2019

Peter Brook/NY today announces that Tarell Alvin McCraney will interview Peter Brook following the Thursday, September 26, performance of Why?, written and directed by Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne; featuring Hayley Carmichael, Kathryn Hunter, and Marcello Magni; and presented by Theatre for...


OWN Expands Popular Saturday Night Lineup With New Series TO HAVE & TO HOLD: CHARLOTT Photo OWN Expands Popular Saturday Night Lineup With New Series TO HAVE & TO HOLD: CHARLOTTE Premiering 6/1
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2019

OWN announced today its new series “To Have & To Hold: Charlotte” is set to join the network's popular Saturday night lineup on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The hour-long unscripted series, from Truly Original, is a candid look inside the lives of five high-powered African-American couples ...


Steppenwolf Announces 2020/21 Reset Season Photo Steppenwolf Announces 2020/21 Reset Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 23, 2020

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced its 2020/21 Reset Season today featuring a truncated four play lineup (originally six plays) with flexible dates to allow for greater agility in the time of COVID-19, accompanied with a robust slate of original virtual programming....


VIDEO: See Kimiko Glenn in the Season Two Trailer for LIZA ON DEMAND Starring Liza Ko Photo VIDEO: See Kimiko Glenn in the Season Two Trailer for LIZA ON DEMAND Starring Liza Koshy
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 27, 2019

Today YouTube Originals premiered the trailer for the highly anticipated second season of their original series LIZA ON DEMAND.  Following more than 38 million views of the season one pilot, LIZA ON DEMAND will return with an all new season on September 25, 2019.  Fans can get excited for the second...


OWN & Lionsgate Announces GREENLEAF Spinoff; Season 5 Premiere Date Set Photo OWN & Lionsgate Announces GREENLEAF Spinoff; Season 5 Premiere Date Set
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 19, 2020

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is in development with Lionsgate on a spin-off of the network's critically-acclaimed hit megachurch drama “Greenleaf” from award-winning creator and executive producer Craig Wright...


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....


Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award Ceremony Goes Virtual Featuring Garrett Clayton, Drew Dro Photo Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award Ceremony Goes Virtual Featuring Garrett Clayton, Drew Droege & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2020

With many Pride celebrations cancelled due to the pandemic, Celebration Theatre recognizes their importance to the LGTBQ+ community and is going virtual with the Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award Ceremony celebrating queer writer/performer Roger Q. Mason....


TNT Renews Juggernaut Dramas ANIMAL KINGDOM and CLAWS Photo TNT Renews Juggernaut Dramas ANIMAL KINGDOM and CLAWS
by Tori Hartshorn - July 02, 2018

TNT Renews Juggernaut Dramas ANIMAL KINGDOM and CLAWS...


QUEEN SUGAR Season Four Debuts June 12 On OWN Photo QUEEN SUGAR Season Four Debuts June 12 On OWN
by Tori Hartshorn - March 14, 2019

“Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“A Wrinkle in Time,” “13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its fourth season on OWN Wednesday, June 12 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Continuing...


Garrett Clayton & More to Take Part in Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award Virtual Ceremony C Photo Garrett Clayton & More to Take Part in Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award Virtual Ceremony Celebrating Roger Q. Mason
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 04, 2020

Celebration Theatre announced its star-studded cast for this year's virtual Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award Ceremony celebrating black queer writer/performer Roger Q. Mason. The award ceremony will be broadcast online Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6 pm PST....


OWN's Hit Reality Show LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE Returns This September Photo OWN's Hit Reality Show LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE Returns This September
by Tori Hartshorn - July 30, 2019

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network unveiled today the explosive new trailer for its hit reality series “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” which returns with all new episodes Saturday, September 7 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT)....


Saweetie & TNT's CLAWS Team Up For MY TYPE Remix Photo Saweetie & TNT's CLAWS Team Up For MY TYPE Remix
by Tori Hartshorn - June 03, 2019

Critically acclaimed gold-certified rapper, entrepreneur, fashionista, songwriter and star Saweetie knows her type - and it's none other than TNT's Claws. ...


Phylicia Rashad To Receive William Shakespeare Award For Classical Theatre; Laura Ben Photo Phylicia Rashad To Receive William Shakespeare Award For Classical Theatre; Laura Benanti to Perform
by Julie Musbach - August 22, 2018

To acknowledge her outstanding contribution to classical theatre in America, Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) will present Tony-Award winning actress, singer and stage director Phylicia Rashad with the prestigious William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre (Will Award)....


Stacey Abrams, Winnie Harlow, Nicole Byer and More Announced For OWN SPOTLIGHT: BLACK Photo Stacey Abrams, Winnie Harlow, Nicole Byer and More Announced For OWN SPOTLIGHT: BLACK WOMEN OWN THE CONVERSATION
by Tori Hartshorn - August 07, 2019

Oprah Winfrey Network and OZY Media announced today the new series “OWN Spotlight: Black Women OWN the Conversation” to premiere on Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 pm ET/PT exclusively on OWN, with celebrities and thought leaders including rising star politician Stacey Abrams, model and activist Winnie...


The Blackhouse Foundation Returns To Sundance With Exclusive Elevated Programming For Photo The Blackhouse Foundation Returns To Sundance With Exclusive Elevated Programming For 2019
by A.A. Cristi - December 14, 2018

​​​​​​​The Hollywood Reporter has announced that for the 12th consecutive year, The Blackhouse Foundation programs a full slate of panels, discussions, events, and community gatherings at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival—January 25-28 in Park City, UT. ...


OWN Announces DAVID MAKES MAN Recurring and Guest Stars Photo OWN Announces DAVID MAKES MAN Recurring and Guest Stars
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 25, 2018

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of ten new recurring and guest star cast members to the ensemble for “David Makes Man”, the lyrical drama from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Lela Rochon (“Training Day”), Trace ...


DAVID MAKES MAN Chosen as an Official Episodic Selection at 2019 SXSW Film Festival Photo DAVID MAKES MAN Chosen as an Official Episodic Selection at 2019 SXSW Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 06, 2019

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the world premiere of its highly anticipated new drama series, “David Makes Man,” from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival as an Official Episodic Selection, with the...


OWN Announces Straight-to-Series Order for DELILAH Photo OWN Announces Straight-to-Series Order for DELILAH
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a straight-to-series order for the new original drama series “Delilah,” from acclaimed “Greenleaf” creator Craig Wright, who will serve as executive producer along with Charles Randolph-Wright and Oprah Winfrey. ...


Ava DuVernay's AUGUST 28 to Make Television Debut on OWN Photo Ava DuVernay's AUGUST 28 to Make Television Debut on OWN
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 22, 2018

Acclaimed director Ava DuVernay's short-form film entitled “August 28: A Day in the Life of a People” will make its national television debut on Tuesday, August 28 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Angela Bassett, Don Cheadle, Regina King, David Oyelowo, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, André Holland...






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