AMC Networks Announces THE TALES OF THE WALKING DEAD Initial Casting
Anthony Edwards (“Inventing Anna,” “WeCrashed”), Parker Posey (“Lost In Space”), Terry Crews (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), Poppy Liu (“Dead Ringers”) and Jillian Bell (“Rough Night”) will star in the AMC Studios-produced episodic anthology of six episodes each focusing on standalone stories with old and new characters in The Walking Dead universe.
Cady McClain's Award-Winning Documentary SEEING IS BELIEVING: WOMEN DIRECT Gets Distribution Deal
Cady McClain has just signed a nonexclusive distribution deal with Collective Eye for her award-winning documentary Seeing is Believing: Women Direct. The film chronicles the challenges and triumphs of women directors, emphasizing the opportunity for women to use their voice through media to change the social and political landscape and achieve full equality in a male dominated business.
18th Female Eye Film Festival Runs March 5-8
The 18th annual Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) presents a special line-up of films in recognition of International Women's Day (IWD), March 5 to March 8, 2020 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
VIDEO: OWN Releases the Trailer for New Drama CHERISH THE DAY
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network revealed today the premiere date and official trailer for its new original anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” created and executive produced by Emmy winner/Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay (“Queen Sugar,” “When They See Us”). “Cherish the Day” is set for a two-night premiere on Tuesday, February 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Wednesday, February 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Tuesday night's premiere will be presented with limited commercials by Toyota Highlander. The eight-episode chapter will continue to air on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
VIDEO: OWN Shares First-Look Teaser for CHERISH THE DAY
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network revealed today the first-look teaser trailer for its new original anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” created and executive produced by Emmy® winner/Academy Award®-nominee Ava DuVernay (“Queen Sugar,” “When They See Us”). “Cherish the Day,” which is set for a February 2020 premiere on OWN, is produced for OWN by ARRAY Filmworks and Harpo Films in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Ava DuVernay, Paul Garnes (“Queen Sugar”), Tanya Hamilton (“Queen Sugar,” “Night Catches Us”), and Oprah Winfrey serve as executive producers.
OWN Announces Additional Cast for Ava DuVernay's CHERISH THE DAY
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the directorial lineup and additional casting for the first installment of the anticipated new romantic anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” created and executive produced by Emmy® winner/Academy Award®-nominee Ava DuVernay (“Queen Sugar,” “When They See Us”). The series from Warner Horizon Scripted Television added Michael Beach, Anne-Marie Johnson and Kellee Stewart in recurring roles. They join previously announced series regulars Xosha Roquemore, Alano Miller and legendary Emmy®-winning actress Cicely Tyson. The DuVernay led series recently announced it achieved full gender parity with a production crew of over 50% women, including 18 female department heads.
Ava DuVernay's QUEEN SUGAR Announces Five More Female Directors
Critically acclaimed drama series “Queen Sugar,” from creator and executive producer Ava DuVernay (“When They See Us,” “13th,” “Selma”), has announced the addition of five female directors to the season line-up: Lacey Duke, C. Fitz, Pratibha Parmar, Deborah Kampmeier and Stacey Muhammad. This marks 32 female filmmakers the series has hired to make their U.S. scripted television directing debuts. In addition, guest stars Cree Summer and Bryan Terrell Clark join the cast on the upcoming fourth season returning Wednesday, June 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
Recognize Theatre To Present EXPOSED at MCS Theatre
Recognize Theatre will present a new performance of their play Exposed, conceived and directed by Kristin Heckler and written in collaboration with the actors, Jacob Sebastian Philips, Sarah Raimondi, and Pauline Sherrow, at the MCS Theatre (357 West 36th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, 2nd floor), February 8-24, 2019.
The Ninth Annual SOHO International Film Festival Announces Premiere Films
With the Ninth Annual SOHO International Film Festival kicking off in just TWO WEEKS on Thursday, June 14th through Thursday, June 21st screening some of the biggest independent films worldwide along with premieres, cast and crew red carpet appearances, Q&A sessions, and capping off with an awards ceremony - you won't want to miss #SOHO9 at Village East Cinemas (189 2nd Avenue on 12th Street)!
Photo Flash: Meet the Full Cast of Roundabout's MACHINAL
Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20, 2013 ahead of an official opening on January 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. Scroll down to learn more about the cast!
Roundabout's SONS OF THE PROPHET Begins Previews
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full cast of the New York premiere of Stephen Karam's new play Sons of the Prophet, directed by Peter DuBois. The cast will feature Yusef Bulos (Bill), Jonathan Louis Dent (Vin), Santino Fontana (Joseph), Joanna Gleason (Gloria), Lizbeth Mackay (Mrs. McAndrew), Dee Nelson (Dr. Manor), Chris Perfetti (Charles), Charles Socarides (Timothy).