Austin Film Festival Announces 2014 Slate
by Caryn Robbins - September 17, 2014 Austin Film Festival & Screenwriters Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing writers' and filmmakers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today their full slate of programming for the 21st Annual Festival, this October 23-30....
Cinemax to Begin Production on New Drama QUARRY in March
by Tyler Peterson - February 02, 2015 Production will begin March 30 on the eight-episode CINEMAX drama series QUARRY, it was announced by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. Based on the novels of Max Allan Collins, the show will be directed and executive produced by Greg Yaitanes (CINEMAX's Emmy-winning “Banshee”; Emmy winne...
USA Network Orders 10 Episodes of New Drama MR. ROBOT
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2014 USA Network announced its first series pick-up from its existing pilot slate for the 2015-2016 season with a 10-episode order for MR. ROBOT (WORKING TITLE)....
Queen Latifah to Portray Iconic Blues Singer in HBO's BESSIE
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2014 Oscar(R) nominee Queen Latifah ('Chicago') stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in HBO Films' BESSIE...
HBO Receives Most GOLDEN GLOBE Nominations of Any TV Network
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2014 HBO received 15 Golden Globe nominations, the most of any television network this year for the 14th year in a row, and CINEMAX received 1 Golden Globe nomination....
HBO Leads the Way with 19 Primetime Emmy Awards
by Matt Tamanini - August 26, 2014 HBO received 19 Primetime Emmy Awards, the most of any network for the 13th year in a row, in the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards competition. “True Detective” led HBO programming with 5 Emmys....
Bryan Cranston, Julia Roberts Among First Round of EMMY Presenters Announced!
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2014 Gwen Stefani (The Voice), Julia Roberts and Bryan Cranston (lead actor nominee for Breaking Bad) are among the initial 13 presenters announced by NBC....
Bessie Smith Biopic with Queen Latifah to Premiere in 2015 on HBO
by Tyler Peterson - July 10, 2014 Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah (“Chicago”) stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in HBO Films' BESSIE, written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees (“Pariah”). Currently in production in Atlanta and debuting in 2015, the film focuses on Smith's transformation from a struggling young sin...
It's Official: Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn to Star in Season 2 of HBO's TRUE DETECTIVE
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2014 HBO has confirmed that Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn are confirmed to star in the second season of HBO's TRUE DETECTIVE. Justin Lin will direct the season's first two episodes....
VIDEO: Watch INTO THE WOODS' Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski & Tracey Ullman Serenade Rob Marshall at the Artios Awards!
by Movies News Desk - January 23, 2015 In New York, Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Tracey Ullman performed a surprise musical number before presenting Emmy Award-winning director Rob Marshall (Into the Woods) with the Casting Society of America's 2015 New York City Apple Award at this year's Artios Awards. Watch footage of their tr...
TRUE DETECTIVE Creator Responds to Plagiarism Accusations
by Tyler Peterson - August 07, 2014 With casting on the second season of HBO's TRUE DETECTIVE nearing a close, series creator Nic Pizzolatto is now responding to new plagiarism accusations. Fans of writer Thomas Ligotti have offered up comparisons of lines from the first season of 'DETECTIVE,' citing striking similarities between char...
Official: Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch & Kelly Reilly Join Cast of HBO's TRUE DETECTIVE
by Tyler Peterson - November 24, 2014 HBO has confirmed that the second season of its hit series TRUE DETECTIVE has welcomed Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, and Kelly Reilly to the cast. As previously announced, Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn also star....
Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles Sign on For HBO's BESSIE
by TV News Desk - July 01, 2014 Deadline reports that Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles will now star alongside leading lady Queen Latifah in HBO's BESSIE, a biopic about legendary blues singer Bessie Smith....
Colin Farrell in Talks to Star in Second Season of HBO's TRUE DETECTIVE?
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2014 Colin Farrell is currently in discussions to star in the second season of HBO's TRUE DETECTIVES....
VIDEO: First Look at CineMax's BANSHEE Season 3, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 09, 2015 CineMax's BANSHEE will return for its ten-episode third season TONIGHT, JAN. 9, at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The Emmy®-winning series is executive produced by Jonathan Tropper, Peter Macdissi, Alan Ball and Greg Yaitanes....
USA Network to Premiere Intense New Drama MR. ROBOT at SXSW
by Caryn Robbins - March 16, 2015 USA Network will screen the world premiere of the new psychological thriller MR. ROBOT at the SXSW Film Festival on Tuesday, March 17 at 1:00pm at the Vimeo Theater...
HBO to Launch Standalone Premium Streaming Service This April
by Caryn Robbins - March 09, 2015 Home Box Office announced today the name of its standalone premium streaming service – HBO NOW – and that the service will launch this April....
VIDEO: First Look at CineMax's BANSHEE Season 3, Premiering 1/9
by - November 19, 2014 CineMax's BANSHEE will return for its ten-episode third season FRIDAY, JAN. 9, at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The Emmy®-winning series is executive produced by Jonathan Tropper, Peter Macdissi, Alan Ball and Greg Yaitanes. ...
VIDEO: Watch INTO THE WOODS' Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski & Tracey Ullman Serenade Rob Marshall at the Artios Awards!
by Movies News Desk - January 23, 2015 In New York, Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Tracey Ullman performed a surprise musical number before presenting Emmy Award-winning director Rob Marshall (Into the Woods) with the Casting Society of America's 2015 New York City Apple Award at this year's Artios Awards. Watch footage of their tr...
E!'s THE SOUP Receives Emmy Nomination for 'True Detective' Spoof!
by Caryn Robbins - July 10, 2014 The E! show received an Emmy nomination this morning for the Best Short-Form Live Action Entertainment Program for its True Detective spoof....
HUNGER GAMES Star Woody Harrelson to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 02, 2014 During last night's episode of Saturday Night Live, it was revealed that Woody Harrelson will return to the show to host in two weeks....
Confirmed! Colin Farrell to Join TRUE DETECTIVE Season 2
by Sally Henry Fuller - September 21, 2014 Previously reported rumors regarding Colin Farrell's joining TRUE DETECTIVE can finally cease....
Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles Sign on For HBO's BESSIE
by TV News Desk - July 01, 2014 Deadline reports that Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles will now star alongside leading lady Queen Latifah in HBO's BESSIE, a biopic about legendary blues singer Bessie Smith....
VIDEO: New Trailer for BANSHEE Season 3
by TV News Desk - November 18, 2014 CineMax has confirmed that BANSHEE will return for its ten-episode third season Friday, Jan. 9, at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The Emmy-winning series is executive produced by Jonathan Tropper, Peter Macdissi, Alan Ball and Greg Yaitanes. Click below to watch a new trailer for the season!...
Austin Film Festival to Share Preview of John Ridley's AMERICAN CRIME, Premiering on ABC This Spring
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2014 Austin Film Festival (October 23-30), the premier film festival recognizing writers' and filmmakers' contributions to film, television and new media, released today new television programming and the lead cast for their annual staged script reading.... |