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NBCUNIVERSAL's Female Forward and Emerging Director Program Unveil 2020-21 Directors

NBCUniversal has unveiled the 2020-21 classes of its groundbreaking scripted directing initiatives, Female Forward and the Emerging Director Program.
Audible Strikes Multi-Project Deal with Team Coco

Audible Inc., the world’s largest producer and provider of original spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks, today announced a global multi-project, first look development and production deal with Conan O’Brien’s Emmy winning digital media company, Team Coco.
SCHITT'S CREEK, SUCCESSION, and More Take Home 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards; Full List!

The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards were held virtually last night, and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
Disney Television Studios to Rebrand Its Three Studios

Nearly 18 months following the 21st Century Fox acquisition which led to the formation of Disney Television Studios, its three studios are undergoing a significant rebrand, it was announced today by Disney Television Studios President Craig Hunegs
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne to Guest Star on ABC's THE CONNERS

Harris is the boss of Darlene after her mom, desperate for money, gets a job at Price Warehouse. Jackie decides to take her 'thrupple' relationship with Ron and Janelle (guest stars Clark Gregg and Jennifer Grey) to the next level. Everyone makes fun of Ben's appearance after he shaves his beard in an attempt to appear more clean-cut to potential advertisers for the magazine on 'The Conners,' TUESDAY, MARCH 17 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-14, DL) Episodes can also be viewed next day on demand and on Hulu. Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne appear as themselves.
NBC Announces 2019-20 Classes of Female Forward, Emerging Director Program

NBC has ushered in the 2019-20 classes of its groundbreaking scripted directing initiatives, Female Forward and theEmerging Director Program. The initiatives aim to increase representation of female and ethnically diverse directors, respectively, by creating a pipeline into scripted television. They are the only programs in the industry that give participating directors an in-season guarantee to direct at least one episode.
20th Century Fox Television's FOX Directors Lab Launches Third Edition

21CF Global Inclusion will begin its third annual Fox Directors Lab (FDL) program on the Fox Studio Lot in Los Angeles in August. FDL is a highly selective program designed to nurture experienced television directors who have diverse voices, backgrounds, and life experiences.  The goal of the program is to create a strong pipeline of well-rounded talent for potential staffing on Fox television series. 
NBC Names Inaugural 'Female Forward' Class & Takes Major Stride In Putting Women In Director's Chair

NBC is taking a significant step to put more women in the director's chair with the announcement of its inaugural class for Female Forward, the network's annual initiative founded last August by then-president Jennifer Salke that gives female directors a pipeline into scripted television.
ABC to Present A Four Episode Marathon of ROSEANNE April 24 Following DECEPTION

For those viewers who haven't watched yet or want to experience 10th season episodes all over again, the revival of “Roseanne” will rebroadcast four back-to-back episodes on TUESDAY, APRIL 24 (8:00–10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. Episodes are also available via streaming and on demand. Plus, an original episode of “Deception” kicks off a two-night event (part two airs SUNDAY, APRIL 29) where, for the first time this season, “Deception” will show viewers how Cameron Black executes one of the grandest illusions in history, immediately following the “Roseanne” marathon on TUESDAY, APRIL 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT).  
Julie Klausner Lands NBC Comedy Pilot SO CLOSE

According to Deadline, Julie Klausner has been cast opposite Sasheer Zamata and Sean Kleier in NBC's comedy pilot So Close from Greg Malins, Hazy Mills and Universal TV.
NBC Launches 'Female Forward' Director Initiative

NBC is officially kicking off Female Forward, its new initiative focused on providing emerging female directors with training and the opportunity to direct an in-season episode.
ABC Renews Hit Comedy MODERN FAMILY for 2 Additional Seasons

ABC announced yesterday that MODERN FAMILY has received a two season pickup, renewing the series through a tenth season.
THE WIZ LIVE's Kenny Leon, Matthew Diamond Receive Directors Guild Nominations; Full List

THE WIZ LIVE's Kenny Leon (Director) and Matthew Diamond (Live Television Direction) were nominated in the category of Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series.
DVR Alert: Tony Winner Andrea Martin Guests on ABC's MODERN FAMILY Tonight

Tony Award winning actress Andrea Martin (MY FAVORITE YEAR, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, PIPPIN) will guest star as 'Fig' in tonight's (December 9th 9:00-9:31 p.m., ET) episode of ABC's MODERN FAMILY titled 'White Christmas'.
Tony Winner Andrea Martin to Guest on ABC's MODERN FAMILY, 12/9

Tony Award winning actress Andrea Martin (MY FAVORITE YEAR, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, PIPPIN) will guest star as 'Fig' in the December 9th (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET) episode of ABC's MODERN FAMILY titled "White Christmas".
Television Academy Foundation Announces 36th College Television Awards Winners

The Television Academy Foundation announced winners of the 36 th College Television Awards at a gala event last night, Thursday, April 23, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
67th Annual Directors Guild Awards Set for Tonight; PETER PAN LIVE!, TONYS Among Nominees

The winners of the 67th Annual DGA Awards will be announced today, Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, hosted by actor Jane Lynch.
Television Academy Announces Newly Elected Governors for 2015 " 2016 Term

The Television Academy today announced the newly elected members to the Board of Governors. The new governors will serve the two-year term beginning on January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2016.
The 66th Annual Emmy Awards - UPDATING LIVE!

The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards telecast will air live coast-to-coast live tonight at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT on NBC from the NOKIA Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Over the last week, BroadwayWorld has been bringing you special Emmy coverage with profiles of Emmy-nominated theatre stars and plays adapted into Emmy-nominated TV movies. Check out all of BWW's Emmy Coverage.
BWW Preview: New Beginnings Await in New Season of MODERN FAMILY

In last season's finale (The Wedding, Part 2 aired May 21, 2014), Pepper (Nathan Lane) orchestrated a change of wedding venues, while Jay and Gloria mend the broken relationship between Merle and Barb. Meanwhile, Phil tried to incorporate a magic trick into his new role in the wedding, while Luke and Manny acted like an old married couple, much to Alex's delight. Looking at events that occurred in the season finale that might act as a jumping off point when the Emmy-winner kicks off its sixth season next month, Haley spends the episode contemplating her true feelings for Andy (Adam DeVine) the manny (whose feelings for her seem to be reciprocated, as he's seen waiting in the taxi outside the wedding venue), and of course, Mitch & Cam are officially hitched.

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