Forest Whitaker To Star In New Epix Scripted Drama GODFATHER IN HARLEM
by Tori Hartshorn - April 25, 2018 According to The Hollywood Reporter, Forest Whitaker has signed on to star in the new straight-to-series scripted drama GODFATHER IN HARLEM. The new EPIX show got a 10 episode order. In addition to starring in, Whitaker will also executive produce. Read more about the news from The Hollywood Reporte...
Academy Award Winner John Ridley Joins Epix Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM Produced by ABC Signature Studios
by Macon Prickett - June 19, 2018 Multi-award winning writer-director John Ridley (American Crime) has signed on to direct the first episode of the EPIX® original series, Godfather of Harlem, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, starring and executive produced by Oscar® winner Forest Whitaker....
VIDEO: EPIX Releases the Trailer for GODFATHER OF HARLEM Starring Forest Whitaker
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 06, 2019 Premium network EPIX released a new teaser trailer for the highly anticipated new series, GODFATHER OF HARLEM. The 10-episode, hour-long drama series is inspired by the story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the ...
EPIX Shares Premiere Date For PENNYWORTH
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2019 Premium network EPIX announces PENNYWORTH is set to premiere July 28th at 9 PM ET/PT. The 10-episode, hour-long drama series from Warner Horizon Scripted Television is based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. It follows Bruce Wayne's legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bann...
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...
Jack Bannon to Star in PENNYWORTH on Epix
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 15, 2018 Jack Bannon has been cast in the lead role of Alfred Pennyworth in the upcoming EPIX drama series PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC....
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....
People's Light Presents Dominique Morisseau's MUD ROW
by Julie Musbach - June 07, 2019 People's Light presents Mud Row, a world premiere play by recent Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau (Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations). Two generations of sisters navigate class, race, love, and family on "Mud Row," an area in the East End of West Chester, Pennsylvania....
Epix Greenlights Batman Prequel Series PENNYWORTH
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018 Premium cable network EPIX® announced today a straight-to-series greenlight of the DC origin story PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, executive producer/writer Bruno Heller (Gotham, The Mentalist, Rome) and executive producer/director Danny Cannon (Gotham, CSIseries)....
MIDNIGHT STREET Begins Previews Off-Broadway May 29th
by Julie Musbach - May 03, 2019 MC Theatrical Productions today announced that it will present MIDNIGHT STREET, a dramatic new musical written and directed by Arnold L. Cohen, with music direction by Matt Castle, May 29th - June 22nd at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). The official opening will be on Wednesday, June 5th at 7PM....
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....
GET SHORTY Season Two to Premiere Sunday, August 12 on EPIX
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018 Premium pay television network EPIX® announced that the second season of its critically-acclaimed original series from MGM Television, Get Shorty, will debut on Sunday, August 12 at 9 PM ET/PT. The dark comedy, based in part on the 1990's bestselling Elmore Leonard novel of the same name and created...
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....
EPIX Offers Early Access To PENNYWORTH With Free Trial Of EPIX Now
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 22, 2019 For a limited time, EPIX is offering a 30-day Free Trial of their streaming service EPIX NOW, available in the App store for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, Google Play for Android phones and tablets, Roku devices and Amazon Fire TV. ...
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 and AT&T Reach Distribution Agreement
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 08, 2019 EPIX, the premium TV network owned by Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), and AT&T (NYSE: T) today announced that they have reached a distribution agreement that will make EPIX available on a subscription basis to customers for $5.99 beginning Sunday, May 19th. The network will also be available soon on the ...
EPIX Greenlights Comedy Docuseries UNPROTECTED SETS
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2018 Premium television network EPIX has greenlit an all-new original docuseries Unprotected Sets, which will premiere Friday, October 5 at 11 PM ET/PT. From executive producers Wanda Sykes and Page Hurwitz (Push It Productions), Barry Poznick, President of MGM's Unscripted Television and MGM Television...
Meet the Cast of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - September 06, 2019 Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan will return to Broadway with the second of his two exhilarating dramas celebrating Lyndon B. Johnson's legacy: THE GREAT SOCIETY. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!...
EPIX Greenlights Docuseries Based on the Hit Podcast SLOW BURN
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019 Premium network EPIX® has greenlit Slow Burn, a six-episode docuseries based on the hit podcast of the same name. From Nixon and Watergate to Clinton's impeachment, host Leon Neyfakh excavates the strange subplots and forgotten characters involved in the downfall of a president—flashing back to pol...
Ava DuVernay to Bring New Series CHERISH THE DAY to OWN
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 20, 2019 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that Ava DuVernay, award-winning filmmaker and creative force behind the network's critically acclaimed drama series “Queen Sugar,” is bringing her next series to OWN....
Epix Announces DEEP STATE Season 2 Premiere Date, Trailer Released
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2019 Premium network EPIX today announced that season 2 of the espionage drama Deep State will premiere on April 28 at 9 PM ET/PT. Viewers can catch up on the first season of Deep State before the season 2 premiere via EPIX NOW, the network's new streaming service available for download in the App store ...
ABC Studios Picks Up Nine New Series for 2018 - 2019 Season Slate
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018 ABC Studios and ABC Signature Studios had another successful selling season with nine new series going into production between the two studios....
Season Two of GET SHORTY Premieres 8/12 on EPIX
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2018 Premium pay television network EPIX(R) announced that the second season of its critically-acclaimed original series from MGM Television, Get Shorty, will debut on Sunday, August 12 at 9 PM ET/PT. The dark comedy, based in part on the 1990's bestselling Elmore Leonard novel of the same name and creat... |