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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!...


BWW Feature: Lucasfilm Publishing: New STAR WARS Stories Panel | San Diego Comic-Con Photo BWW Feature: Lucasfilm Publishing: New STAR WARS Stories Panel | San Diego Comic-Con 2017
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - July 27, 2017

San Diego Comic-Con was last weekend, and Penguin Random House plus LucasFilms Publishing gave sneak peeks at new Star Wars novels coming to the franchise. They hosted a panel featuring bestselling, fan-favorite authors Ben Blacker (STAR WARS: JOIN THE RESISTANCE), Christian Blauvelt (STAR WARS MADE...


BWW Review: AMERICAN HERO Takes on the Franchise System, at Artists Rep
by Krista Garver - October 14, 2016

What do you do if you work at a fast-food franchise that's been abandoned by the manager, but instructed by corporate to stay open, even without supplies?...


Arnold Schwarzenegger 'Will Be Back' for New TERMINATOR Film
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2017

Arnold Schwarzenegger has confirmed to Screen Daily that he will be reprising his role in the newest installment of the TERMINATOR franchise, now in development....


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...


BBC America Orders New Original Series TOP GEAR AMERICA
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2017

BBC AMERICA announced today the greenlight of TOP GEAR AMERICA. With a nod to its UK roots, the reimagined US spin-off of Top Gear will appear on BBCA with three new presenters in eight hour-long episodes starting later this year....


Patrick Stewart Shares Influential Moment from His STAR TREK Experience Photo Patrick Stewart Shares Influential Moment from His STAR TREK Experience
by Tori Hartshorn - December 13, 2017

Patrick Stewart has shared the moment with Variety that made an impact on his life in his time with STAR TREK. He shares being offered the iconic role of Captain Jean Luc Picard was one for the books for him. Read the full article here!...


Major Spoilers Revealed for Next JAMES BOND Installment! Photo Major Spoilers Revealed for Next JAMES BOND Installment!
by Emily Bruno - September 05, 2017

Page Six reports that new details from the upcoming James Bond film have been leaked.  Caution:  there are major spoilers ahead!...


PHOTO: Lady Gaga Teases AMERICAN HORROR STORY Season 6
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2016

Although her character and story arc have not yet been revealed, the Grammy winner turned to Instagram yesterday to tease the upcoming season. Check it out below!...


Hello Kitty, Samsung scandal and more in the latest issue of The New Economy
by Robert Diamond - May 15, 2017

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HGTV to Premiere New Home Renovation Series FLIP OR FLOP VEGAS, Today
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2017

The first new title in the franchise is FLIP OR FLOP VEGAS starring contractor and MMA fighter Bristol Marunde and his wife, real estate agent and designer Aubrey...


J.K. Rowling Responds to Concerns Over Johnny Depp Casting in FANTASTIC BEASTS Photo J.K. Rowling Responds to Concerns Over Johnny Depp Casting in FANTASTIC BEASTS
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2017

JK Rowling has released a statement on the recent controversy of the casting of actor Johnny Depp as arch-villain Gellert Grindelwald in the upcoming film FANTASTIC BEASTS : The Crimes of Grindelwald. Many fans of the franchise were unhappy over the casting news following allegations of spousal abus...


FOX Officially Cancels 24: LEGACY; May Consider Future Iterations of Franchise
by Caryn Robbins - June 08, 2017

FOX has officially cancelled the '24' spin-off series 24: LEGACY. Twelve episodes of the action drama aired on the network earlier this year. 20th Century FOX Television is said to be considering future versions of the franchise with a potential anthology series....


Ryan Murphy Reveals Setting of AMERICAN HORROR STORY Season 8 Photo Ryan Murphy Reveals Setting of AMERICAN HORROR STORY Season 8
by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 2018

American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy revealed at the Television Critics' Association press tour on Friday that the eighth season of the show will be set in the future....


HGTV Gives FLIP OR FLOP Franchise Order for Chicago, Fort Worth and Nashville Series
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2017

With this week's official pick up of full season orders for Flip or Flop series in Chicago, Fort Worth and Nashville, HGTV has affirmed the continued expansion of the popular network franchise. The three newest additions received greenlights after successful pilot airings in February and March....


Javon Johnson, Gil Perez-Abraham and Nick Slade Tapped for THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY in Pittsburgh
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2017

Kristoffer Diaz's Pulitzer Prize nominated play The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity makes its Pittsburgh debut at the ACE Hotel Gymnasium, produced by barebones productions, on Thursday, January 26....


MTV To Expand TRL, Adding Morning and Night Pieces By Summer Photo MTV To Expand TRL, Adding Morning and Night Pieces By Summer
by Tori Hartshorn - March 15, 2018

MTV To Expand TRL, Adding Morning and Night Pieces By Summer...


BWW Review: STAR TREK IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall Photo BWW Review: STAR TREK IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - June 04, 2018

The Royal Albert Hall is about a month into its inaugural Festival of Science - a range of talks, screenings, concerts and comedy events that are taking enthusiasts of all ages on an exploration of space, both factual and fictional. This weekend was no exception, with special screenings of two of th...


Bravo Media and Mills Entertainment Unite Fan-Favorites From the REAL HOUSEWIVES Franchise for an Exclusive Live Tour
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2017

Bravo Media has partnered with Mills Entertainment, a leading producer of alternative and branded live entertainment, to produce “The Real Housewives Live Tour: Uncensored & Unapologetic.” The multi-city nationwide tour unites fan favorites from the pop-culture phenomenon for an intimate, uncensored...


Back Yard Burgers Serves Up Complimentary Burgers to Those Who Serve
by Marina Kennedy - November 09, 2016

The better burger concept, Back Yard Burgers, is giving back to those who serve our country in a big way. On Veteran's Day - Friday, November 11 - Back Yard Burgers is offering a free Back Yard Classic Burger to all active duty service members and veterans who show their military ID or are in unifor...


JUST IN! Walt Disney Announces Title of Next Chapter of STAR WARS Saga!
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2017

Walt Disney Studios believe they have the greatest fans in this or any other galaxy. In appreciation of those fans, they wanted them to be the first to know the title of the next chapter in the Skywalker saga....


Production on JURASSIC WORLD 2 Officially Underway
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2017

Producer Frank Marshall took to Twitter this week to announce that production is underway on the JURASSIC PARK sequel for Universal Pictures. J.A. Bayona will direct the feature, set to hit theaters on June 22, 2018....


NBC Sports Special KNIGHT FEVER Chronicles Improbable Story of Vegas Golden Knights I Photo NBC Sports Special KNIGHT FEVER Chronicles Improbable Story of Vegas Golden Knights Inaugural Season
by Tori Hartshorn - March 28, 2018

With the 2018 NHL Playoffs on the horizon, NBC Sports chronicles the improbable rise and triumph of the NHL expansion Vegas Golden Knights with a 30-minute television special entitled “KNIGHT FEVER” set to debut Tuesday, April 3, on NBCSN, following the network's coverage of Bruins-Lightning....


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....






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