Lynn Barrie Joins Freeform as SVP, Original Programming and Development
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2018 Lynn Barrie has joined Freeform as senior vice president of Original Programming and Development, where she will oversee the development of scripted drama and comedy series. She will help identify and grow the unique, compelling and brand-appropriate ideas for scripted content. Barrie will report to...
Brandy Norwood Promoted to Series Regular for Third Season of FOX Music Drama Series STAR
by Macon Prickett - July 02, 2018 According to Deadline, Brandy Norwood, who recurred on Season 2, has been promoted to series regular for Season 3 of the Fox music drama series....
Rafael Martinez Promoted to Executive Director of Business Affairs, Creative For BMI
by Macon Prickett - May 03, 2018 Rafael Martinez has been promoted to Executive Director of Business Affairs, Creative for BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.), effective immediately. The announcement was made today by Randall McMillan, Vice President, Business Affairs, Creative & Licensing, BMI, to whom Martinez reports....
CMT Celebrates International Women's Day With First Ever All Female Takeover Thursday 3/8
by Macon Prickett - March 07, 2018 CMT today announced it will honor women everywhere to celebrate International Women's Day with its first-ever all female music takeover on Thursday, March 8th. CMT and CMT Music will feature music videos from some of the most beloved voices in the genre, spanning decades and vocal styles to include ...
The Folk Music Society of NY Continues Legends Series with Heather Wood
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2017 The Folk Music Society of NY continues the Legends Concert Series with Heather Wood on Friday November 17th, 2017, 8:00PM at St. John's Church, 81 Christopher Street, Manhattan, 10014....
Program Announced for Joaquin De Luz's Farewell Performance
by Julie Musbach - June 28, 2018 New York City Ballet announced today the programming for Principal Dancer Joaquin De Luz's farewell performance, which will take place on October 14 at 3pm, closing the Company's 2018 Fall Season. After a 15-year career with New York City Ballet, for his final performance De Luz will dance 'Theme an...
Damian Woetzel's DEMO Series to Celebrate Jerome Robbins at The Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017 Continuing to unite artists from across fields around a common theme, Damian Woetzel's innovative series, DEMO, enters into its third season with a special performance, October 20 21, 2017 in the newly renovated Kennedy Center Terrace Theater....
Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller Named EVP of HBO Documentary & Family Programing
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2017 Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller have been named executive vice presidents of HBO Documentary and FamilyProgramming, it was announced today by Casey Bloys, president, HBO programming....
Urban One Board Names Michelle L. Rice Permanent General Manager for TV One
by Macon Prickett - February 09, 2018 Urban One CEO Alfred C. Liggins, has officially announced that veteran television executive Michelle L. Rice has been named the permanent General Manager for TV One. Since July 2017 Rice has served in an interim capacity with full management oversight of the 14-year-old general entertainment network...
Pittsburgh Public Theater Announces New Administrative Appointees
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2017 Board Chair Michael H. Ginsberg today announced the team that will lead Pittsburgh Public Theater when Producing Artistic Director Ted Pappas departs this August after 18 seasons. Named Artistic Director is Marya Sea Kaminski, the current Associate Artistic Director at Seattle Repertory Theatre. Pro...
Zachary Catazaro Promoted to New York City Ballet Principal Dancer
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2017 New York City Ballet announced today that Zachary Catazaro has been promoted to principal dancer, effective immediately....
Jeff Witzeman Is FLIPPING THE SCRIPTS With New Documentary About Children's Cancer Treatment In The USA
by Julie Musbach - September 26, 2018 Award-winning filmmaker Jeff Witzeman's latest documentary 'Flipping the Script' will be released worldwide on Vimeo on Demand on September 21. The film places the spotlight on children in America affected by cancer and what parents must face when they try to take control of their child's treatment ...
Cornelia Frame Promoted to Vice President, Casting and Talent Relations, Disney Channels
by Macon Prickett - June 01, 2018 Cornelia Frame has been promoted to vice president, Casting and Talent Relations, Disney Channel. A 25 year veteran of the entertainment industry, Frame has worked at Disney Channel since 2005, most recently as executive director, Casting and Talent Relations. The announcement was made today by Judy...
Dance Academy Leaps onto the Big Screen in DANCE ACADEMY: THE COMEBACK!
by Macon Prickett - February 16, 2018 Audiences everywhere will be inspired to leap for the stars and realize their dreams when global mega-brand Dance Academy returns to the screen in a BIG way with its first-ever full-length major motion picture, Dance Academy: The Comeback! Starring much-loved original members of the Dance Academy “t...
VIDEO: James Corden Gets Serious About Gun Control
by Stephi Wild - February 21, 2018 On last night's Late Late Show, James Corden got serious for a moment and took the time to discuss gun control in the U.S. After 17 people were murdered in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, James looks at measures other countries have taken to curb gun violence and ...
Program Announced for Joaquin De Luz's Farewell Performance
by Julie Musbach - June 28, 2018 New York City Ballet announced today the programming for Principal Dancer Joaquin De Luz's farewell performance, which will take place on October 14 at 3pm, closing the Company's 2018 Fall Season. After a 15-year career with New York City Ballet, for his final performance De Luz will dance 'Theme an...
Longtime HBO President Sheila Nevins to Leave Network in Early 2018
by Caryn Robbins - December 18, 2017 After 38 years at HBO, Sheila Nevins, president, HBO Documentary and Family Programming, has announced that she is leaving the network to pursue the rest of my life. HBO is in my DNA and I will always consider it to be my alma mater, commented Nevins....
Damian Woetzel's DEMO Series to Celebrate Jerome Robbins at The Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017 Continuing to unite artists from across fields around a common theme, Damian Woetzel's innovative series, DEMO, enters into its third season with a special performance, October 20 21, 2017 in the newly renovated Kennedy Center Terrace Theater....
Boston Ballet Announces 2018–2019 Company Roster
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2018 Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces the 2018–2019 season roster. A total of 66 dancers make up the Company roster, with 56 in the main company and ten in Boston Ballet II (BBII), Boston Ballet's second company. Five new dancers join the main company, six new dancers join BBII, a...
Dores André And Luke Ingham to Appear in Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017 DORES ANDRE and LUKE INGHAM, principal dancers of the San Francisco Ballet will appear as guest artists in the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's production of The Nutcracker on December 9 and 10, 2017 at the Riverview Theatre in Shreveport, Louisiana....
Country Rebel, Country Road Mgmt. & 'Small Town Big Deal' to Launch CountryRoadTV.com
by Macon Prickett - July 09, 2018 Country Rebel, the world's largest online country music network, has partnered with Country Road Management and TV's nationally-syndicated program, 'Small Town Big Deal' to launch a new online/OTT network, CountryRoadTV.com....
PBS's MASTERPIECE Premieres All-New Season of VICTORIA Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 14, 2018 Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who) returns for a new season as the young queen who wants it all - romance, power, an heir, and personal freedom - on Victoria, Season 2, airing in seven episodes created and scripted by bestselling novelist Daisy Goodwin (The Fortune Hunter), premiering January 14, 2018 on MA...
Texas Ballet Theater Promotes Two Professional Division Members To Trainee Status
by Julie Musbach - February 01, 2018 Texas Ballet Theater (TBT) has promoted two of its professional division students, Nineh Irving and Hannah Menchu, to the role of trainee with the company. Recognizing their talents and dedication, the TBT artistic staff promoted them to trainee status within the company....
NBC Sports' Live Weekend Premier League Coverage Kicks Off When Mohamed Salah and Liverpool Visit Leicester City
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 29, 2018 NBC Sports' live weekend Premier League coverage kicks off this Saturday, September 1, when Mohamed Salah and Liverpool visit Leicester City at 7:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo. Liverpool are the only Premier League team yet to concede a goal this season, outscoring opponents 7-0 over three consec...
S.W.A.T. Season 1 Debuts on DVD Today
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018 S.W.A.T.: SEASON 1, the high-octane series that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, is headed to DVD August 28 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Leading an ensemble cast, Shemar Moore (TV's “Criminal Minds”) stars as Los Angeles-born S.W.A.T. sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson who is task... |