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The Franchise follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story. 

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J.J. Abrams Reveals He Met With George Lucas Prior to Writing STAR WARS: THE RISE OF Photo J.J. Abrams Reveals He Met With George Lucas Prior to Writing STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
by Stephi Wild - April 13, 2019

According to ComingSoon.net, J.J. Abrams recently revealed in an interview with IGN at Star Wars Celebration Event in Chicago, that he met with Star Wars creator George Lucas prior to writing the script for the upcoming installment of the franchise....


DATELINE NBC Announces First Original Podcast Series Photo DATELINE NBC Announces First Original Podcast Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019

Dateline NBC expands the franchise onto a new platform with its first-ever original podcast series, 13 Alibis, marking the beginning of the newsmagazine's major push into podcasts. The seven-episode podcast, which is now available for download and streaming, features Dateline producer Dan Slepian as...


HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN to Fly Into Jacoby Symphony Hall October 201 Photo HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN to Fly Into Jacoby Symphony Hall October 2019
by Alan Henry - May 31, 2019

The Hogwarts Express will be making a stop at Jacoby Symphony Hall Oct. 12-13 as the Jacksonville Symphony presents Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert....


VIDEO: First Look At HARRY POTTER 20th Anniversary Special Photo VIDEO: First Look At HARRY POTTER 20th Anniversary Special
by Michael Major - December 06, 2021

Announced earlier this month, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will reunite Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and other esteemed cast members and filmmakers across all eight Harry Potter films for the first time to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise’s first film, ...


AMC Greenlights Third THE WALKING DEAD Spinoff Photo AMC Greenlights Third THE WALKING DEAD Spinoff
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2019

AMC today announced that it has greenlit the third series in the expanding universe of The Walking Dead, an original drama co-created by Scott M. Gimple, chief content officer of The Walking Dead universe, and Matt Negrete, who has been a writer and producer on The Walking Dead for the past five sea...


BWW Review: FRIENDSICAL, Worthing Pavilion Theatre Photo BWW Review: FRIENDSICAL, Worthing Pavilion Theatre
by Fiona Scott - October 05, 2019

It's been 25 years since a certain coffee shop-loving troupe appeared on our TV screens. FRIENDSICAL: A Parody Musical About Friends, written and directed by Miranda Larson, is a love letter to that sitcom series so many know and love. After debuting at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it is m...


Animated TRANSFORMERS Origin Story Coming to Netflix Photo Animated TRANSFORMERS Origin Story Coming to Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 15, 2019

Netflix, Hasbro and Rooster Teeth have teamed up to bring “Transformers: War for Cybertron” to Netflix in 2020, according to Variety. The animated series will tell the origin story of the Transformers universe....


Margot Robbie in Talks to Star in New PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN Film Written by Christ Photo Margot Robbie in Talks to Star in New PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN Film Written by Christina Hodson
by Stephi Wild - June 27, 2020

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a new female-front Pirates of the Caribbean film is coming to Disney, written by Christina Hodson. Margot Robbie is in talks to star....


U.S. Adaptation of Japanese Superhero ULTRAMAN in the Works Photo U.S. Adaptation of Japanese Superhero ULTRAMAN in the Works
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 11, 2018

U.S. transmedia producer Starlight Runner Entertainment is set to reboot Japanese superhero Ultraman, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Tokyo-based Tsuburaya Productions has tapped Starlight Runner to build out the Ultraman mythology for the digital age outside of Japan, to include a possible liv...


CSI 20th Anniversary Event Series Rumored to Be in the Works Photo CSI 20th Anniversary Event Series Rumored to Be in the Works
by Abigail Charpentier - February 10, 2020

Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports CBS is planning a “CSI” comeback in time for the series' 20th anniversary....


VIDEO: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter Discuss BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC on TODAY SHOW Photo VIDEO: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter Discuss BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC on TODAY SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - October 30, 2020

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter sit down with NBC’s Joe Fryer to discuss “Bill & Ted Face the Music,” the third film in the “Bill & Ted” series. The actors reflect on their time on the set of the original film, what it was like to reunite and their careers outside of the franchise....


Wake Up With BWW 7/27: First Look at EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Film, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 7/27: First Look at EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Film, and More!
by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2021

Today's top stories: Get a first look at the Everybody's Talking About Jamie film, Leslie Odom, Jr. will lead new Exorcist movie, and more!...


TLC Premieres For New Series DARCEY AND STACEY Photo TLC Premieres For New Series DARCEY AND STACEY
by A.A. Cristi - June 29, 2020

TLC is giving 90 Day Fiancé fans more to love of Darcey and Stacey Silva. The adventure begins Sunday, August 16 at 10PM ET/PT following new episodes of HAPPILY EVER AFTER?...


Monica Bellucci Will Make Her West End Debut in MARIA CALLAS: LETTERS AND MEMOIRS Photo Monica Bellucci Will Make Her West End Debut in MARIA CALLAS: LETTERS AND MEMOIRS
by Stephi Wild - October 25, 2021

Monica Bellucci is set to make her West End debut for one night only this December. Bellucci will appear in a set of readings from Maria Callas: Letters and Memoirs, directed by Tom Volf. ...


Leslie Odom Jr. to Lead Sequel to THE EXORCIST Photo Leslie Odom Jr. to Lead Sequel to THE EXORCIST
by TV News Desk - July 26, 2021

The sequel will serve as the first of three new films in the franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It will be released in theaters on October 13, 2023. ...


Tony Award Nominee Hailey Kilgore Joins Cast of POWER Prequel Photo Tony Award Nominee Hailey Kilgore Joins Cast of POWER Prequel
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 04, 2020

Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today that Hailey Kilgore has joined the cast of 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan,' playing Jukebox - a character fans of the franchise will recall - in a series regular role. The character of Jukebox first appeared in the original 'Power' ser...


HBO Max Acquires Preschool Animated Adventure LOVE MONSTER Photo HBO Max Acquires Preschool Animated Adventure LOVE MONSTER
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 17, 2020

HBO Max has picked up the U.S. rights to the quirky new preschool adventure Love Monster, from Boat Rocker Studios’, a division of global media company Boat Rocker Media. Episodes featuring the huggable and lovable monster are available now on the streamer.  ...


EDINBURGH 2021: BWW Review: KILL ME NOW, Summerhall Online Photo EDINBURGH 2021: BWW Review: KILL ME NOW, Summerhall Online
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 18, 2021

Welcome to undertaker Anna Morgan-Jones’ live Zoom webinar. Her goal? To sell you the lucrative franchise model of her “end-of-life celebration” funeral business. But can the self-confessed grief guru successfully make it through her PowerPoint presentation – full of rainbow coffins, leopard print h...


FINAL FANTASY XIV Being Developed For Live-Action Series Photo FINAL FANTASY XIV Being Developed For Live-Action Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 27, 2019

Sony Pictures Television and Hivemind, the production company behind Amazon's THE EXPANSE and Netflix's upcoming adaptation of THE WITCHER, announced today a new partnership with global video game powerhouse SQUARE ENIX to develop a first-of-its-kind, live-action adaptation of a beloved chapter from...


VIDEO: On This Day, July 13- Happy Birthday, Sir Patrick Stewart! Photo VIDEO: On This Day, July 13- Happy Birthday, Sir Patrick Stewart!
by A.A. Cristi - July 13, 2020

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of legend of stage and screen, Sir Patrick Stewart!...


Tony Award Nominee Hailey Kilgore Joins Cast of POWER Prequel Photo Tony Award Nominee Hailey Kilgore Joins Cast of POWER Prequel
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 04, 2020

Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today that Hailey Kilgore has joined the cast of 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan,' playing Jukebox - a character fans of the franchise will recall - in a series regular role. The character of Jukebox first appeared in the original 'Power' ser...


Discovery+ Sets 90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE Season 2 Premiere Date Photo Discovery+ Sets 90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE Season 2 Premiere Date
by Michael Major - October 06, 2021

Discovery+ has announced that fans can begin streaming season two of the wildly popular series 90 Day: Single Life on Friday, November 12 with a special two hour premiere on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service....


ADHD Comes to The Drama Factory Photo ADHD Comes to The Drama Factory
by Stephi Wild - June 02, 2019

Join Aaron Mcilroy as he embarks on a wild and whacky journey into the fantastical world of learning disorders. This one-man comedy riot takes on the 'problems' of ADHD and other 'gifts'. Get a bird's eye view into the chaotic and beautiful mind of Mcilroy who has lived with this gift for half a cen...


Box Office Report: TOY STORY 4 Wins the Weekend with $118 Million Photo Box Office Report: TOY STORY 4 Wins the Weekend with $118 Million
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 24, 2019

Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 4 won the weekend box office with an estimated $118 million. The film fell short of the studio's $140+ million expectations. The film's performance is, however, the best of the franchise, beating Toy Story 3's $110.3 million  opening in 2010....


VH1 Unveils Four-Part LOVE & HIP-HOP: SECRETS UNLOCKED Photo VH1 Unveils Four-Part LOVE & HIP-HOP: SECRETS UNLOCKED
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 10, 2020

VH1 unveils four-part 'Love & Hip Hop: Secrets Unlocked' special kicking off on Monday, January 4th at 8:00pm ET/PT. ...






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