OWN Announces Additional Cast for Ava DuVernay's CHERISH THE DAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the directorial lineup and additional casting for the first installment of the anticipated new romantic anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” created and executive produced by Emmy® winner/Academy Award®-nominee Ava DuVernay (“Queen Sugar,” “When They See Us”)...
EPIX Unveils Development Slate
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 20, 2020 Premium network EPIX revealed a slate of projects in development, setting the stage for a bold lineup of original content through 2020 and beyond. The announcement, from EPIX President Michael Wright, comes on the heels of the network launching a dynamic schedule of original content in 2019, includ...
Playwrights Horizons Stages Tori Sampson's IF PRETTY HURTS...
by Julie Musbach - January 03, 2019 Playwrights Horizons presents the world premiere of If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka, written by Tori Sampson, directed by Leah C. Gardiner, and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly, February 15-March 31, 2019 in the Mainstage Theater at Playwrights Horizons...
Talent Manager ChiChi Anyanwu Launches CHI Talent Management
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2020 After the economic effects of the coronavirus crisis left her unemployed, talent manager ChiChi Anyanwu turned adversity into opportunity and launched CHI Talent Management to represent Broadway, film and television artists....
KATY KEENE, LOOKING FOR ALASKA to Premiere at TRIBECA TV FESTIVAL
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 12, 2019 The Tribeca TV Festival will return September 12-15 for its third edition.The lineup is a showcase of new series debuts, new episodes from fan favorites, talks with creators and stars, and one-night-only events that can only be seen at Tribeca. The 2019 Tribeca TV Festival will take place at Regal B...
School is Back in Session! Freeform's Hit Comedy GROWN-ISH Begins Production on Season Two in Los Angeles
by Tori Hartshorn - September 18, 2018 Today, Freeform announced the start of production on season two of the critically acclaimed comedy series “grown-ish.” From “black-ish” executive producer Kenya Barris, “grown-ish” is a contemporary take on the current issues facing both students and administrators in the world of higher education....
NYC Public School Film Festival Adds New Feature: Student Filmmakers Interview Industry Pros On-Camera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 10, 2021 The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and NYC Department of Education announced today that DOE student filmmakers will conduct on-camera interviews with leading film industry professionals. These interviews will be available online following the 3rd Annual New York City Public School Film Fe...
Paul Schneider, Angela Sarafyan & Jacob Lofland Join A HOUSE ON THE BAYOU
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 07, 2021 A House on the Bayou follows a troubled couple (Paul Schneider, Tales from the Loop and Angela Sarafyan, Westworld) and their teenage daughter (Lia McHugh, The Eternals) who go on vacation to an isolated house in the Louisiana bayou to reconnect as a family....
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....
VIDEO: THE CHAOS TWINS Are Joined by Special Guest, Casting Director Erica A. Hart
by The Chaos Twins - August 12, 2020 Tune in at 4pm to watch the next episode right here at BroadwayWorld or on Facebook Live. This week's special guest is casting director Erica A. Hart!...
EPIX Renews GODFATHER OF HARLEM for Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2020 Premium cable network EPIX® announced today that Godfather of Harlem, its Forest Whitaker led, critically-acclaimed drama from ABC Signature Studios, which is a part of Disney Television Studios, will return for season two. The 10-episode sophomore season, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstei...
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the EPIX Original Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 13, 2019 Premium network EPIX released a brand-new tease for the original series Godfather of Harlem – premiering Sunday, September 29 and starring Oscar winner Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito, Paul Sorvino, Nigel Thatch and Ilfenesh Hadera....
Academy Award Winner John Ridley Joins EPIX Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM, Joining Forest Whitaker
by Tori Hartshorn - June 19, 2018 Multi-award winning writer-director John Ridley (American Crime) has signed on to direct the first episode of the EPIX(R) original series, Godfather of Harlem, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, starring and executive produced by Oscar(R) winner Forest Whitaker....
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of PENNYWORTH
by Sarah Leiber - November 10, 2020 A year after the explosive events of last season, England finds itself embroiled in a devastating civil war, with the powerful, neo-fascist Raven Union, led by Lord Harwood (Jason Flemyng) threatening to control the entire country. ...
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for BRIDGE AND TUNNEL on EPIX
by Sarah Leiber - December 14, 2020 Written, directed and produced by Edward Burns (Saving Private Ryan, Public Morals), this dramedy series set in 1980 revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island home town....
TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Tramell Tillman on Bob Moses
by Nicole Rosky - November 11, 2019 the political giants they play onstage. Today, watch as Tramell Tillman gives us a lesson on Bob Moses....
BRIDGE AND TUNNEL Episode 3 Airs on Epix Feb. 7
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 02, 2021 After breaking up with Jill, Jimmy finds inspiration in a different style of photography, while Artie is dreading Jimmy’s departure for Alaska. Meanwhile, Stacey suspects Mikey may have eyes for Tammy, while Jill battles her overbearing mother Lana. ...
Arlington's Regent Theatre to Present a Weekend Of Love & Laughter With TIL DEATH DO US PART… YOU FIRST!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2020 Award-Winning Comedian/Actor Peter Fogel is no stranger to Boston Audiences. Last year, he starred in a successful engagement of MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH & I'M IN THERAPY at Arlington's Regent Theatre. Now, he's back at the Regent with his own critically acclaimed hysterical multi-med...
EPIX Greenlights PUNK Docuseries
by Tori Hartshorn - December 10, 2018 Premium network EPIX has greenlit Punk, a four-part docuseries from executive producer John Varvatos. Varvatos brings his passion and deep connection to the roots of the PUNK movement to the series, partnering with filmmaker Derik Murray's Network Entertainment to produce the quintessential story o...
EPIX Greenlights Docuseries BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY: THE TIMES OF GODFATHER OF HARLEM
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 20, 2020 Premium television network EPIX® announced today the greenlight of By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem, a docuseries inspired by the music and subjects featured in its original series Godfather of Harlem....
Meet the Cast of JAGGED LITTLE PILL- Now in Previews on Broadway!
by Julie Musbach - November 03, 2019 You oughtta know that Jagged Little Pill is officially in preview son Broadway! The new musical is inspired by the themes and raw emotions laid bare in Alanis Morissette's seminal album of the same name. The Healys appear to be a picture-perfect suburban family - but looks can be deceiving. When th...
52nd NAACP Image Awards Announced - Viola Davis, Eddie Murphy, LeBron James, and More!
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2021 Following the week-long virtual experience, tonight the NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards winners during a special LIVE broadcast on BET and simulcast across ViacomCBS networks including CBS for its first time, as well as BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV...
Epix Sets Premiere Date for BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY Docuseries
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 08, 2020 Premium television network EPIX® announced today that four-part docuseries By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem will premiere on November 8, 2020 at 10 PM ET/PT....
Kate Walsh, Robert Askins, Thomas Keegan and More to Take Part in Play-PerView's Live Streamed Play Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 22, 2020 Having raised over $20,000 to date in support of arts organizations and other charities impacted by the COVID-19 virus, Play-PerView announces programming and casting for five upcoming events through May 8th....
MADE IN NY Productions Take Home 16 Emmy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - September 21, 2020 The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment congratulates a?oeMade in NYa?? productions for their wins at the 72nd Annual Primetime and Creative Emmy Awards. In total, 5 New York City productions were awarded 16 Emmys; while 23 local productions were nominated for more than 80 awards. ... |