Student Blog: Dream Casting for the Wicked Movie
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - March 08, 2021 With the recent announcement that Jonathan M. Chu will be officially directing the Wicked movie adaptation, a slew of dream castings has followed on social media websites everywhere. So I decided to take my own crack at it. Here’s my ideal casting for the movie! ... 
Ava DuVernay's ARRAY Wins Peabody's Institutional Award, Presented by Oprah
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 08, 2021 Peabody today announced that ARRAY, the multi-platform arts and social impact collective dedicated to narrative change founded by filmmaker Ava DuVernay, has won an Institutional Award. Oprah presented Ava DuVernay with the honor this morning via video.... 
Roger Guenveur Smith To Perform FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW At the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 21, 2021 Kicking off with a performance of Smith's acclaimed solo show, Frederick Douglass Now, presented in partnership with the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association on Saturday, August 21 at 7:00pm ET, the one-night-only event takes place at Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs, a National Historic Landmark on M... 
Paley Center For Media Announces The Peter Roth Internship
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2021 The Paley Center for Media announced today The Peter Roth Internship Program, named in honor of the legendary television studio executive. Each year, the Paley Center will now provide twenty talented undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities with an unrivaled paid a... 
Detroit Youth Chorus Series CHOIR Set for Disney Plus
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 18, 2021 A Choir scripted series by the same production team is also in development at Disney Branded Television for the streaming service. Award-winning writer/producer and showrunner Anthony Sparks (“Queen Sugar,” “The Blacklist”) is attached to develop and create the scripted drama series and will serve a... 
Sean Ardoin Addresses Racism In Powerful New Song & Video 'What Do You See'
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2020 Hard times call for hard questions. Louisiana-based, two-time Grammy nominee Sean Ardoin is asking one such question with his new song and video 'What Do You See' (Zydekool Records) that addresses, head-on, racism and injustice against black males in America. At a time when the nation is mourning Ge... 
OWN Announces Straight-to-Series Order for DELILAH
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a straight-to-series order for the new original drama series “Delilah,” from acclaimed “Greenleaf” creator Craig Wright, who will serve as executive producer along with Charles Randolph-Wright and Oprah Winfrey. ... 
VIDEO: See Cynthia Erivo in the Trailer for GENIUS: ARETHA
by Sarah Leiber - February 09, 2021 National Geographic and Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet,” “The Color Purple”) revealed today during the network’s TCA session the highly anticipated premiere date and official series trailer for the multiple Emmy award-winning anthology series GENIUS: ARETHA.... 
Photo Flash: The CW Shares New Key Art for DC'S STARGIRL
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 31, 2020 The CW has shared the new key art for DC'S STARGIRL, which premieres Tuesday, May 19 at 8:00p.m. ET on The CW (one day after its digital debut on the DC UNIVERSE subscription service on 5/18). ... 
WHAT ABOUT ME Documentary Will Air in February
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 18, 2021 In an effort to change the negative perceptions of African American Men in the media.... 
All-Trans Cast Will Lead Live Reading of BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 19, 2020 The New York LGBTQ Film Festival has announced that they will produce a live reading of 'Brokeback Mountain,' featuring an entirely trans cast. ... 
OWN to Premiere Easter Music Special OUR OWN EASTER
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 10, 2021 “Our OWN Easter” from executive producer Dr. Holly Carter, Rikki Hughes and Relevé Entertainment, an All3Media America company, will showcase some of the most renowned gospel and R&B artists in music and entertainment as they commemorate Easter in their 'OWN' unique way, blending sunrise service tra... 
OWN Honors and Celebrates Juneteenth With Day Of Commemorative Programming
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 17, 2020 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday with slate of special encore airings of programming... 
PREMIERE ROUNDUP: Find Out When Your Favorite Fall TV Shows Return
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 29, 2020 After a long, uncertain spring, TV is back, for the most part!... 
Disney General Entertainment Content Writing Program Names 2021 Participants
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 14, 2021 Disney General Entertainment Content (DGE) proudly announces the 13 writers selected for its 2021 writing program and names the recipient of Disney Channel’s Eunetta T. Boone Comedy Writer’s Scholarship, established last year by the network in honor of the late writer/producer for diverse and aspiri... 
HBO Max Orders Limited Event Series DMZ from Roberto Patino and Ava DuVernay
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 19, 2020 HBO Max has ordered the Max Original four-part limited event series “DMZ,” from Emmy® nominee Roberto Patino, Emmy® winner/Academy Award® nominee Ava DuVernay, and Warner Bros. Television.... 
OWN Announces New Drama Series THE KINGS OF NAPA
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 11, 2021 Centered on the power struggle between the wealthy King family siblings in idyllic Napa Valley, the series is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Harpo Films. Production will begin later in 2021 for an early 2022 premiere on OWN. ... 
VIFF Unveils 2020 Events and Speakers for Totally Indie Day
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 08, 2020 Vancouver International Film Festival 2020 (VIFF) is thrilled to announce the complete lineup for Totally Indie Day, a gathering space for emerging filmmakers and independent creators, September 26... 
Black Public Media Marks 40th Anniversary with '40 for 40 Media Game Changers' List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2020 Committed to the ongoing fight of speaking truth to power and amplifying voices of diversity across America for four decades, Black Public Media (BPM) is celebrating its 40th anniversary by naming the creatives, curators and institutions that have pushed forward Black storytelling with the release o... 
Young Entertainer Awards To Stream Live, October 25
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2020 Like so many other awards presentations, the Young Entertainer Awards (YEA) in Hollywood are going virtual this year. ... 
Imagine This Women's International Film Festival Returns for Fifth Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 23, 2020 The Imagine This Women's Film Festival is returning for a fifth edition, running September 25 - October 4. Originally scheduled to take place at Firelight Studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn, New York, the festival has shifted online to continue with their mission.... 
Television Academy Foundation Announces New Board Members
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2020 The Television Academy Foundation today announced four new members to its board of directors: Cris Abrego, CEO, Endemol Shine North America, and chairman, Endemol Shine Americas; Rickey Minor, music director, composer and producer; Jonathan Murray, co-founder and executive consultant, Bunim/Murray P... 
Roger Guenveur Smith Returns to the Stage Virtually With OTTO FRANK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 17, 2020 Back by popular demand, Obie award-winning actor and writer Roger Guenveur Smith (Do The Right Thing) returns to the stage-- virtually -- with his new solo performance, OTTO FRANK, a historical account of the father of Anne Frank. ... 
RATINGS: Oprah's Two-Night OWN SPOTLIGHT Reaches Nearly 18 Million Viewers Across All Discovery Platforms
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 12, 2020 The two-night special, “OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?” reached 17.6 million viewers since its premiere across all of Discovery's platforms, including linear TV and social media platforms. With the special continuing to rollout across Discovery's global platforms, U.S. viewership numbers a... 
Cynthia Erivo Will Serve on the 2021 Sundance Jury
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 22, 2021 22 celebrated voices across film, art and culture will bestow this year’s awards on feature-length and short films at the Sundance Film Festival, at a digital ceremony taking place February 2nd. ... |
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