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THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.

Video: Watch Teaser for Season 2 of Netflix's ARCANE
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 11, 2024

Netflix and Riot Games has debuted the Teaser for the Second and Final Chapter of ARCANE. In this final chapter, Jinx’s attack on the Council sets the stage for a dire escalation of the conflict between Piltover and Zaun. The Primetime Emmy Award winning series returns this November, only on Netflix. Watch the teaser now!

Elijah Wood Joins YELLOWJACKETS Season Two
by Michael Major - Aug 19, 2022

YELLOWJACKETS stars Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Oscar® and Emmy nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping), Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable). Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under, Servant) and Simone Kessell (Obi-Wan Kenobi) were recently announced to join in series regular roles for season two.

Simone Kessell Joins Season Two of YELLOWJACKETS
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2022

SHOWTIME has announced that Simone Kessell (Obi-Wan Kenobi) is joining the highly anticipated second season of YELLOWJACKETS as Adult Lottie Matthews. In addition, Courtney Eaton (Mad Max: Fury Road), who plays the teen version of Lottie, has been upped to series regular in season two. She joins recently announced Lauren Ambrose (My Fair Lady).

Lauren Ambrose Joins YELLOWJACKETS Season Two
by Michael Major - Aug 11, 2022

SHOWTIME announced that two-time Emmy and Tony nominee Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under, My Fair Lady) is joining the highly anticipated second season of YELLOWJACKETS in a series regular role as the adult version of Van. In addition, Liv Hewson (Santa Clarita Diet) who plays the teen version of Van, has been upped to series regular in season two.

Showtime's YELLOWJACKETS: SEASON ONE to Come Out on DVD
by Marissa Tomeo - May 5, 2022

The “darkly delightful” (Decider), YELLOWJACKETS: SEASON ONE, arrives on DVD on July 19, 2022, from Showtime® CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. Led by a powerful, female ensemble cast including Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable), Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Oscar® and Emmy® nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping), the “riveting” (Collider) 10 episode series has been featured in nearly 50 “Best of the Year” lists and is one of the most buzzed about new TV series of 2021.

YELLOWJACKETS Completes Season as Second Most Viewed Showtime Series
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2022

The hit drama Yellowjackets on Sunday completed its first season on SHOWTIME as the second-most streamed series in network history, behind only the recently aired Dexter: New Blood. The series stars Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Juliette Lewis (Camping), Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable).

Showtime Picks Up YELLOWJACKETS For Season Two
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2021

Created and executive produced by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson (Narcos), the one-hour drama series stars Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Oscar® and Emmy® nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping), Emmy nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable).

Netflix Confirms Season Two of ARCANE
by Michael Major - Nov 22, 2021

Today at a global fan event, Netflix and Riot Games confirmed a second season of hit animated event series Arcane. Hailee Steinfeld (Vi), Ella Purnell (Jinx) and Katie Leung (Caitlyn Kiramman) will reprise their voice roles in the upcoming second season. The rest of the casting is currently under wraps. Watch the new announcement video now!

VIDEO: Showtime Releases Full First Episode of YELLOWJACKETS For Free
by Michael Major - Nov 5, 2021

The psychological thriller stars Melanie Lynskey, Juliette Lewis, Christina Ricci and Tawny Cypress. The series follows the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. Watch the first full episode now!

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for ARMY OF THE DEAD
by Sarah Leiber - Apr 13, 2021

ARMY OF THE DEAD is directed by Zack Snyder (who also served as director of photography) with a screenplay by Snyder & Shay Hatten and Joby Harold from a story by Snyder. The film is produced by Deborah Snyder, p.g.a.; Wesley Coller, p.g.a.; Zack Snyder, p.g.a. The film also stars Richard Cetrone and Michael Cassidy.

TARANTULA Starring Georgie Henley Will Live Stream From Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2021

Southwark Playhouse has announced the world premiere of Philip Ridley's one-woman show Tarantula which will be streamed live from The Little on 30 April and 1 May 2021.

Showtime Orders YELLOWJACKET to Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 17, 2020

Created and executive produced by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson (Narcos), the one-hour drama series stars Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Oscar®, Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping), Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable).

Zack Snyder's ARMY OF THE DEAD Universe Expanding at Netflix
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 3, 2020

Zack Snyder's new zombie action heist film Army of the Dead is already spawning a film prequel and anime series at Netflix. Shay Hatten, one of the writers of the screenplay for Army of the Dead, will write the prequel as well as the anime series.

ARMY OF THE DEAD Re-Casts Chris d'Elia's Role Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2020

Comedian and actor Chris d'Elia is getting his role re-cast in the upcoming film Army of the Dead due to sexual misconduct allegations.

VIDEO: EPIX Releases Trailer for BELGRAVIA
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 20, 2020

Premium network EPIX released a brand-new trailer today for the highly anticipated new series, Belgravia – premiering Sunday, April 12th at 9PM ET/PT.

EPIX to Premiere Carnival Films' BELGRAVIA on April 12
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 20, 2020

Premium network EPIX® has announced that Belgravia, a Julian Fellowes-penned six-part limited series from Carnival Films (and for ITV in the UK), will premiere on Sunday, April 12 at 9pm.  

Starz Cancels SWEETBITTER After Two Seasons
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 21, 2019

Deadline reports that 'Sweetbitter' has been canceled on Starz.

Juliette Lewis & Christina Ricci Will Star in YELLOWJACKETS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 19, 2019

Variety reports that Juliette Lewis and Christina Ricci have joined the cast of Showtime's upcoming pilot 'Yellowjackets.'

Juliette Lewis and Christina Ricci Join YELLOWJACKETS on Showtime
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2019

SHOWTIME has announced that Oscar®, Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping) and Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) have joined the hour-long drama pilot YELLOWJACKETS as series regulars, along with Ella Purnell (Sweetbitter), Sammi Hanratty (SHAMELESS), Sophie Thatcher (Prospect), Sophie Nélisse (The Book Thief), Steven Krueger (The Originals) and Amy Okuda (Atypical). They join previously announced cast Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable) and Jasmin Savoy Brown (The Leftovers). Produced for SHOWTIME by Entertainment One (eOne), YELLOWJACKETS was created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson (Narcos), who are executive producing and serving as showrunners. Karyn Kusama (Destroyer) will executive produce and direct the pilot. Drew Comins of Creative Engine also serves as executive producer.