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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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Showtime Documentary Films Announces Comedy Store Docu-Series Photo Showtime Documentary Films Announces Comedy Store Docu-Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 22, 2019

Showtime Documentary Films today announced a four-part documentary series that will chronicle the history of the iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, directed and executive produced by Mike Binder (Black or White) and executive produced by Oscar®nominee and Emmy® winner Mike Tollin (THE FRANCHISE). Th...


Which Wich Opens First Connecticut Location in New Haven Photo Which Wich Opens First Connecticut Location in New Haven
by Marina Kennedy - January 15, 2019

The first Which Wich in the state of Connecticut is now open at 200 College Street, Space C07A, right across from Yale University's campus in New Haven. The restaurant officially opened on Monday, January 14, and is owned by wife-and-husband franchisees Vidhi Patel and Dr. Chintan Patel. The New Hav...


CMT Celebrates International Women's Day With First Ever All Female Takeover Thursday Photo 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 ...


Netflix Releases Marvel's Jessica Jones Franchise Trailer Photo Netflix Releases Marvel's Jessica Jones Franchise Trailer
by Tori Hartshorn - February 20, 2018

In anticipation of the highly-awaited second season, today Netflix released the franchise trailer for Marvel's Jessica Jones. With flashes back to the first season, the trailer explores Jessica's path to season two, while she shows everyone how to fight like a woman....


Nickelodeon to Develop New Animated GARFIELD Series Photo Nickelodeon to Develop New Animated GARFIELD Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 06, 2019

Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B), through one of its subsidiaries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paws, Inc., the entity holding global intellectual property rights to the Garfield and the U.S. Acres franchises–including corresponding rights related to content, consumer products,...


Sean Spicer's DANCING WITH THE STARS Salary Hits Six Figures Photo Sean Spicer's DANCING WITH THE STARS Salary Hits Six Figures
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 21, 2019

Variety reports that former Trump White House press secretary Sean Spicer will make at least $125,000 for his work on the upcoming season of 'Dancing with the Stars.' ...


Legendary to Produce Live-Action MY HERO ACADEMIA Film Photo Legendary to Produce Live-Action MY HERO ACADEMIA Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 24, 2018

A live-action feature film version of the Shueisha's Japanese manga franchise “My Hero Academia” is in the works at Legendary, according to Variety....


VIDEO: David Tennant Got Very Familiar with a 'Dr. Who' Fan Photo VIDEO: David Tennant Got Very Familiar with a 'Dr. Who' Fan
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2018

After David Tennant explains to James Corden how he came up with his stage name at 16-years-old, James asks David to explain the United Kingdom's love for 'Dr. Who' and if he's ever had any close encounters with fans of the franchise. Watch the clip below!...


EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: SPONTANEOUS POTTER, Gilded Balloon, Rose Theatre Photo EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: SPONTANEOUS POTTER, Gilded Balloon, Rose Theatre
by Christiana Rose - August 04, 2019

Spontaneous Potter is a playful, inventive piece, joyfully tapping into a generation of Potterhead's love of the franchise...


Anthony Michael Hall Joins HALLOWEEN KILLS Photo Anthony Michael Hall Joins HALLOWEEN KILLS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2019

Variety reports that Anthony Michael Hall has joined 'Halloween Kills,' an upcoming sequel in the 'Halloween' franchise. Jamie Lee Curtis also stars. ...


Light Hustle Publishes Book On Franchising By First Time Author Tim Conn Photo Light Hustle Publishes Book On Franchising By First Time Author Tim Conn
by Julie Musbach - August 21, 2019

Light Hustle Publishing, the imprint helmed by New York Times bestselling author Anna David, has released its first business book: 'No New Ideas: Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Successful Franchise' (ISBN: 978-1733853231), a step-by-step guide to franchising written by Certified Franch...


BWW Cover Reveal: Jeff Kinney's 13th WIMPY KID Book Gets a Title & a Cover! Photo BWW Cover Reveal: Jeff Kinney's 13th WIMPY KID Book Gets a Title & a Cover!
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - May 04, 2018

Every year, Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans speculate on the next book: What color will the cover be? What will the title be? What will it be about? Fret no further, because today, BroadwayWorld is showing off the highly-anticipated new children's!  Last year, Wimpy Kid hit its 10th Anniversary. This y...


VIDEO: First Look at Opening Credit Sequence for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT Photo VIDEO: First Look at Opening Credit Sequence for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2017

Below, check out a first look at opening credits from the seventh installment of Ryan Murphy's FX anthology, AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT....


Karlie Kloss and Christian Siriano to Lead PROJECT RUNWAY Photo Karlie Kloss and Christian Siriano to Lead PROJECT RUNWAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2018

Bravo Media's “Project Runway” has tapped supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss as the host along with former “Project Runway” champion and celebrated CFDA fashion designer Christian Siriano as the mentor for the newly rebooted Emmy Award-winning franchise. Kloss will also serve as executive prod...


Rams v Falcons Set for NBC's NFL WILD CARD GAME, 1/6 Photo Rams v Falcons Set for NBC's NFL WILD CARD GAME, 1/6
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2018

NBC's coverage of the NFL Playoffs begins this Saturday, Jan. 6, in primetime, as Todd Gurley and the NFC West champion Los Angeles Rams (11-5) host Matt Ryan and the defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons (NFC South, 10-6) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum....


Bid to Win Two Tickets to HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD! Photo Bid to Win Two Tickets to HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD!
by A.A. Cristi - December 16, 2017

Harry Potter is flying into Broadway this spring! Tickets are scarce, but Charitybuzz has your opportunity for to see the show right here!...


Jason Reitman To Attend Ghostbusters Fan Fest Presented by Wizard World Photo Jason Reitman To Attend Ghostbusters Fan Fest Presented by Wizard World
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 10, 2019

As fans get ready for a new chapter of the Ghostbusters universe, attendees of the first-ever Ghostbusters Fan Fest, presented by Wizard World, will hear from Jason Reitman, the director and co-writer (with Gil Kenan) of Sony Pictures' upcoming 2020 Ghostbusters film, on the famed Sony Pictures Stud...


Steven Spielberg Confirms Colin Trevorrow Will Write and Direct The Next JURASSIC WOR Photo Steven Spielberg Confirms Colin Trevorrow Will Write and Direct The Next JURASSIC WORLD Installment
by Macon Prickett - March 30, 2018

According to Entertainment Weekly, The man who rebooted Universal's dinosaur franchise is coming back for its next installment....


RATINGS: DESCENDANTS 3 Continues to Build in its Second Week Photo RATINGS: DESCENDANTS 3 Continues to Build in its Second Week
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 13, 2019

In its second week, the Disney Channel Original Movie 'Descendants 3' continues to capture imaginations and build momentum across television and music platforms, furthering Disney Channel's legacy of storytelling through music that engages kids and families. Thus far, the movie has reached 15 millio...


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....


VIDEO: Adam Driver & Stephen Act Out 'Star Wars' Scene on LATE SHOW Photo VIDEO: Adam Driver & Stephen Act Out 'Star Wars' Scene on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2017

On last night's LATE SHOW, guest Adam Driver and Stephen reenacted a scene from 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' with figurines from the franchise. Check out the appearance in full below!...


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...


CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Sequel: Details Revealed Photo CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Sequel: Details Revealed
by Macon Prickett - January 25, 2018

According to the Hollywood Reporter Luca Guadagnino, director of the recent hit film CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, has big plans for the sequel. Guadagnino recently revealed his hopes for the franchise to continue as a series and incorporate the AIDS epidemic much like the original novel. Though the setting...


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....


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...






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