Freeform Promises a Very Merry Holiday with Two Original Christmas Features
by Tori Hartshorn - July 09, 2018 Freeform doubled down on their promise to make the holiday season bigger than ever by announcing casting for two original holiday movies today. Actors Francia Raisa (“grown-ish”), Charles Michael Davis (“Younger”), Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Moesha”), Gavin Stenhouse (“Allegiance”), Shanica Knowles (“The Yo... 
Freeform Announces Script to Series Deal for New Dramedy, PARTY GIRLS
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 28, 2019 Freeform announced today that it has signed a script to series deal for “Party Girls,” a half-hour, single-camera dramedy inspired by the true story of Ericka Suzanne, daughter of the first female leader of the Black Panther Party, Elaine Brown. Set in Oakland in the '70s, “Party Girls” will follow ... 
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.... 
ABC's New Crime Series TAKE TWO Set to Premiere June, 21
by Macon Prickett - May 14, 2018 ABC's “Take Two,” the network's newest procedural crime series starring Rachel Bilson (“Hart of Dixie,” “Nashville”) and Eddie Cibrian (“CSI: Miami,” “Rosewood”), is set to premiere THURSDAY, JUNE 21, at 10 p.m. EDT.... 
The CW to Develop Revenge Dark Comedy From Jordan Reddout, Gus Hickey
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2018 The CW is set to develop a drama series from writers Jordan Reddout and Gus Hickey, according to Variety.... 
Netflix Acquires Rights To THE LAST SUMMER, Starring KJ Apa and Maia Mitchell
by Tori Hartshorn - June 11, 2018 Netflix Acquires Rights To THE LAST SUMMER, Starring KJ Apa and Maia Mitchell... 
Freeform's GROWN-ISH and Scholly Announce $125,000 Student Loan Payoff
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 02, 2019 To celebrate the second season of “grown-ish,” premiering TONIGHT, JAN. 2 (8:00 p.m. EST), Freeform has teamed with the scholarship app Scholly to announce a student loan payoff of up to $125,000 for current students and graduates with an outstanding loan balance. Acknowledging that student loans ha... 
Freeform Begins Production on Josh Thomas' EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY Pilot
by Macon Prickett - July 09, 2018 Today, Freeform officially begins production on the pilot “Everything's Gonna Be Okay” in Los Angeles. Written by Josh Thomas, the creator of the critically acclaimed, heartwarming dramedy-series “Please Like Me,” the half-hour comedy pilot introduces Nicholas (played by Thomas), a neurotic 25-year-... 
VIDEO: Yara Shahidi Talks Harvard, Prince, and Eddie Murphy
by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2018 Yara Shahidi appeared on last night's Jimmy Kimmel Live. Yara talks about getting into Harvard, her new 'Black-ish' spin-off called 'Grown-ish,' growing up around Prince, and working with Eddie Murphy. Check out the clip below!... 
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of GROWN-ISH Prep For the SATs
by Macon Prickett - March 27, 2018 The cast of 'grown-ish' tests their SAT skills in this fun featurette from Freeform. The season 1 finale of “grown-ish” airs WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 (8:00 – 8:31 p.m. EDT) on Freeform.... 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles Hosts Annual ACCESSORIES FOR SUCCESS Scholarship Luncheon
by Tori Hartshorn - April 17, 2018 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) hosts its annual Accessories for Success Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, April 22nd at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills presented by City National Bank. Three exemplary women, who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and support for chi... 
Freeform Sets A STAGE FOR EVERYONE at Summit
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2019 Freeform announced today the second annual Freeform Summit, a network and industrywide event featuring some of the biggest names at the forefront of the network's 2019 programming slate, to be held in Hollywood on THURSDAY, MARCH 28. The summit will also spotlight key influencers, tastemakers and po... 
Karey Burke Named President, ABC Entertainment, Following Channing Dungey's Decision to Step Down From the Role
by Tori Hartshorn - November 16, 2018 Karey Burke, current head of Freeform original programming development, has been named president, ABC Entertainment, following the decision by Channing Dungey to step down from the role.... 
Chloe x Halle Annouce Debut Album
by Tori Hartshorn - February 21, 2018 According to Billboard, sisters Chloe x Halle have announced their debut album, THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT. In a statement to Billboard, the R&B singers said: 'Our debut album means so much to us! This is three years of self-discovery, vulnerability, and growth, all put into one album. We've put our heart... 
Diggy Simmons Returns For GROWN-ISH Season 2
by Tori Hartshorn - September 18, 2018 Today, Freeform announced the start of production on season two of hit comedy series “Grown-ish.” Reprising his role as Doug is musical artist, rapper and actor Diggy Simmons in a recurring role for season two, quickly became a fandom favorite for his character's relationship with Jazz Forster. Simm... 
MTV to Host Midterm 'Election Afterparty' in Miami
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 22, 2018 MTV kicked off the final phase of its first ever midterm campaign,'+1 the Vote,' by announcing a series of new initiatives and plans for an 'Election Afterparty' at Miami Dade College (MDC) on Tuesday, November 6 th from 7PM to 10PM ET. The event is set to be the largest youth-focused election party... 
Jayne Bieber Upped to Senior Vice President, Production Management and Operations, Freeform
by Tori Hartshorn - March 20, 2018 Jayne Bieber has been upped to senior vice president, Production Management and Operations at Freeform; it was announced today by Tom Ascheim, president, Freeform, to whom she reports. Bieber oversees ProdCo, the network's in-house production entity responsible for original scripted series such as “... 
Freeform Pilot PARTY OF FIVE Finds its Leading Four
by Tori Hartshorn - October 22, 2018 Today, Freeform announced the four actors cast in the highly anticipated pilot “Party of Five.” Brandon Larracuente, Emily Tosta, Niko Guardado and Elle Paris Legaspi will take on the roles of the Buendía siblings; Emilio, Lucia, Beto and Valentina, respectively; who struggle to survive together as ...
MTV to Host Midterm 'Election Afterparty' in Miami
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 22, 2018 MTV kicked off the final phase of its first ever midterm campaign,'+1 the Vote,' by announcing a series of new initiatives and plans for an 'Election Afterparty' at Miami Dade College (MDC) on Tuesday, November 6 th from 7PM to 10PM ET. The event is set to be the largest youth-focused election party... 
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.... 
TEEN CHOICE 2018 Kicks Off Summer with Second and Final Wave of Nominees
by Macon Prickett - June 22, 2018 The second and final wave of TEEN CHOICE TM 2018 nominees have been announced and music artists Cardi B and Selena Gomez lead with four nominations each. In film, "The Greatest Showman," "Black Panther" and "Solo: A Star Wars Story" each received four nods. "Riverdale" leads in television with seven... 
ABC's Crime Drama TAKE TWO Starring Rachel Bilson and Eddie Cibrian, Premieres Today
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2018 ABC's “Take Two,” the network's newest procedural crime series starring Rachel Bilson (“Hart of Dixie,” “Nashville”) and Eddie Cibrian (“CSI: Miami,” “Rosewood”), is set to premiere THURSDAY, JUNE 21, at 10 p.m. EDT.... 
Freeform to Air Exclusive Linear Premiere of MARVEL'S RUNAWAYS After MARVEL'S CLOAK AND DAGGER Season Finale
by Tori Hartshorn - August 01, 2018 Freeform to Air Exclusive Linear Premiere of MARVEL'S RUNAWAYS After MARVEL'S CLOAK AND DAGGER Season Finale... 
NBC Names Mike E. Winfield Winner of 2019 StandUp NBC Competition
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 25, 2019 NBC has named comedian Mike E. Winfield as the winner of its 15th annual StandUp NBC competition, the network's annual nationwide search for comedians of diverse backgrounds. Winfield has been awarded a talent holding deal with NBCUniversal and a headlining spot at the National Association for Campu... 
THE RAW WORD, Launching 3/5, Announces Upcoming Guest Lineup
by Tori Hartshorn - March 01, 2018 The Raw Word (www.TheRawWord.com), launching Monday, March 5th (check local listings) and hosted by best-selling author Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, revealed some of the bold-faced names set to appear during the month-long run of the new, syndicated daytime talker.... |
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