HBO Renews HOUSE OF THE DRAGON For A Second Season
by Michael Major - August 26, 2022 HOUSE OF THE DRAGON debuted Sunday, August 21, to the largest audience for any new original series in HBO history. The first episode has now been seen by over 20 million viewers across linear, On Demand and HBO Max platforms in the U.S., based on a combination of Nielsen data and first party data....
Susie Blake Joins Tom Chambers in the UK and Ireland Tour of MURDER IN THE DARK; Full Casting and Extra Dates Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - July 20, 2023 Original Theatre, Trafalgar Theatre Productions and JAS Theatricals have announced full casting and extra dates for the new Torben Betts thriller, Murder in the Dark, directed by Philip Franks. ...
VIDEO: First Look at THE GILDED AGE Season Two & More In New HBO Max 2023 Promo
by Michael Major - December 22, 2022 The spot also features returning favorites including HBO Original drama series Succession, Perry Mason, The Gilded Age The Righteous Gemstones, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Returning Max Originals highlighted in the spot include Emmy-winning comedy Hacks, And Just Like That…, and more. Watch the new pr...
MONARCH Premiere Reaches More Than 10 Million Viewers During First Week
by Michael Major - September 19, 2022 Launching as 2022’s #1 scripted debut, the series premiere of FOX’s all-new drama MONARCH has reached more than 10 million viewers across four linear telecasts (Sunday, Sept. 11; Monday, the 19th; and Wednesday, Sept. 14th) and digital platforms, with a total view time surpassing 500 million minutes...
BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2023 Predictions
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 27, 2023 The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, is nearly upon us. BroadwayWorld UK's editor Aliya Al-Hassan and reviewers Kerrie Nicholson and Cheryl Markosky discuss the main nominations: who should win, who will win and who missed out!...
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at The Theater at St. Clements
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 01, 2022 There are just two weeks left to experience Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, in a new production by Ruth Stage at The Theater at St. Clements. Directed by Joe Rosario (Flowers for Algernon), this is the first production of the Tennessee Williams play that his estate has allowed to be produced Off-Broadway. Th...
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Marks Largest Series Premiere In HB0 History With 10 Million Viewers
by Michael Major - August 23, 2022 The premiere also marked the largest series launch on HBO Max across the U.S., LatAm, and EMEA, driving an unprecedented level of concurrent streams on the platform. Typically, Sunday night viewership for a HBO series will represent just 20%-40% of the show’s total gross audience....
VIDEO: HBO Releases HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Trailer
by Michael Major - July 20, 2022 Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen. The series stars Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Watch...
Photos: Bette Midler Honored at the 25th Costume Designers Guild Awards
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023 Last night, Tituss Burgess hosted the 25th CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards) at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA. The annual CDGA gala celebrated excellence in film, television, and short form costume design. Check out photos of Bette Midler, Billy Crystal, Ashley Park, and more at ...
ATTEMPTS ON HER LIFE Comes to The University of East Anglia
by Stephi Wild - October 24, 2022 The University of East Anglia's (UEA) School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing is presenting a short run of Martin Crimp's revolutionary and controversial Attempts On Her Life from 6 – 11 December....
SAG-AFTRA Officially Calls Strike Against Film & TV Industry; Broadway Will Not Be Affected
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023 Contract negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP ended, failing to make a deal. An actors strike is now imminent with the union meeting to vote on an official approval of the strike. This signifies that the Wicked movie musical, which is currently in production in the U.K., could potentially be...
Photos: First Look at the National Theatre's West End Transfer of THE CRUCIBLE
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2023 New production photos have been released for the National Theatre’s highly anticipated West End transfer of Lyndsey Turner’s acclaimed production of The Crucible. ...
Taylor Swift, Beyonce & More Nominated For 2022 People's Choice Awards - Full List of Nominations
by Michael Major - October 26, 2022 Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson will return to host the ceremony for the second consecutive year. Additionally, nominations for the 2022 PCAs were unveiled recognizing the biggest stars across all forms of entertainment, including Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Zendaya, Selena Gom...
GAME OF THRONES Live Concert Experience to Return to the Hollywood Bowl
by Michael Major - November 29, 2022 The immersive live concert produced by Live Nation will have Djawadi conducting The Hollywood Studio Symphony Orchestra as they perform the iconic live music from all eight seasons from the blockbuster hit HBO® series including the “Main Title Theme,” “Light of the Seven,” “The Night King” and more....
Hugh Jackman, Jeremy Pope & More Nominated For Golden Globes - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - December 12, 2022 The 2023 Golden Globe nominations have been announced. Notable nominees include Hugh Jackman, Imelda Staunton, Jeremy Pope, Tony Kushner, Brendan Fraser, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jessica Chastain, Emma Thompson, Andrew Garfield, Steve Martin, Martin Short, F. Murray Abraham, and more. Check out the complet...
Review: THE CRUCIBLE, Gielgud Theatre
by Abbie Grundy - June 16, 2023 Brian Gleeson and House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock shine in this revival....
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Daniel Radcliffe & More Win Critics Choice Awards
by Michael Major - January 17, 2023 Sheryl Lee Ralph, Daniel Radcliffe, Brendan Fraser, Jean Smart, Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Coolidge, and more were among the winners of Critics Choice Awards. The ceremony was hosted by Chelsea Handler. Check out the list of winners now!...
STARZ Rounds Out OUTLANDER Season Seven Cast
by Michael Major - October 11, 2022 The “Outlander” television series is inspired by Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books, which have sold an estimated 50 million copies worldwide, with all nine of the books gracing the New York Times best-seller list. The “Outlander” television series has become a worldwide success with ...
Full Cast Announced For Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - July 29, 2022 The cast includes Phoebe Campbell (Cecily), Valentine Hanson (Merriman/Lane), Joanne Henry (Miss Prism), Daniel Jacob (Lady Bracknell), Adele James (Gwendolen), Abiola Owokoniran (Algernon Moncrieff), Anita Reynolds (Dr. Chasuble) and Justice Ritchie (John Worthing)....
HBO Max to Release Official GAMES OF THRONES Podcast
by Michael Major - July 27, 2022 The new podcast series, hosted by Jason Concepcion ('X-Ray Vision') and Greta Johnsen ('Nerdette'), will feature interviews with cast, crew, and celebrity fans to dive deep into the ins and outs of 'Game of Thrones.' Featured guests include George R. R. Martin, 'Game of Thrones' author and series pr...
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON's Milly Alcock Will Lead New Production of THE CRUCIBLE
by Stephi Wild - March 17, 2023 Milly Alcock, best known for her role in Game of Thrones spinoff series House of the Dragon, will lead a new production of The Crucible in the West End....
Steven Spielberg, Michelle Yeoh & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023 Winners included Steven Spielberg for The Fablmans, Michelle Yeoh for Everything Everywhere All at Once, Austin Butler for Elvis, Justin Hurwitz for Babylon, Amanda Seyfried for The Dropout, Jennifer Coolidge for The White Lotus, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!...
Photo: HBO Releases HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Official Key Art
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022 Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen. The series stars Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans....
HBO Max Begins Global Rollout of HOUSE OF DRAGON Augmented Reality App
by Michael Major - July 25, 2022 With the app, fans around the world will be able to “hatch” and raise their own virtual dragons at home. Each dragon will be unique to its user, and as it grows it will develop its own look and temperament driven by its keeper’s interactions with it, all based on the lore from George R.R. Martin’s ...
SUCCESSION Premiere Draws 2.3 Million Viewers; New Series High For Its Fourth And Final Season
by Michael Major - March 28, 2023 The season four debut of SUCCESSION garnered 2.3 million viewers across HBO Max and linear telecasts, marking a series high. Total viewing for Sunday night was up 62% compared to last season’s premiere (1.4M) and 33% compared to last season’s finale (1.7M), with season 3 episodes going on to average... |