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Video: Disney+ Drops CHOIR Docuseries Trailer

Disney+ shares official trailer for original docuseries 'Choir,' following the moving story behind the Detroit Youth Choir as they prepare for the performance of a lifetime. Following their 2019 appearance on America's Got Talent, it's a pivotal time for the choir and its director, Anthony White. Watch the video trailer now!
CHOIR Docuseries Coming to Disney+ in January Following AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Alums

Following their 2019 appearance on America’s Got Talent, it’s a pivotal time for the choir and its director, Anthony White, as he’s faced with the combined challenges of replacing several key members, keeping the choir relevant in Detroit, and finding the next big opportunity that will put them back in the national spotlight.
NEW AMSTERDAM  & GOOD SAM Stars Come Together For STOP THE BLEED PSA For Ukraine

The new “Stop the Bleed” PSA for Ukraine uses familiar Hollywood faces from popular medical dramas in an effort to show Ukrainian people simple techniques to help stop life-threatening bleeding, so that they can save a life if trained personnel aren't able to arrive soon enough.
Detroit Youth Chorus Series CHOIR Set for Disney Plus

A Choir scripted series by the same production team is also in development at Disney Branded Television for the streaming service. Award-winning writer/producer and showrunner Anthony Sparks (“Queen Sugar,” “The Blacklist”) is attached to develop and create the scripted drama series and will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
Starz Names Christina Davis President, Original Programming

Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO of Starz, a Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) company, announced today that highly-regarded programming executive Christina Davis has been named President, Original Programming.
Disney+'s BOOK OF ENCHANTMENT Halts Production

Deadline reports that Disney+ will not go forward with its planned 'Book of Enchantment' original series. The show would have been an adaptation of Serena Valentino's Villains book series, which delves deeply into the lives of classic Disney villains.
ABC to Develop Female-Led Basketball Drama

ABC is set to develop a basketball drama series from Michael Seitzman and Christina Davis, according to Variety. 
The ABC Discovers: Digital Talent Competition is Now Live

ABC Talent and Casting's annual ABC Discovers: Digital Talent Competition, which takes place Monday, Sept. 10 – Monday, Sept. 24, is now live. The competition aims to discover and champion actors who may not have had the opportunity to be seen yet by a team of professional casting executives. In the U.S., actors 18 and older are encouraged to visit ABCDiscovers.com to enter the contest for the chance to receive a one-year $25,000 talent deal with ABC. The 2018 winner will be announced Wednesday, Nov. 14, when their videos will be featured on the ABC Discovers website. Based on the success of prior U.S. competitions, ABC launched a U.K. version of the competition at ABCDiscoversUK.com last year. This separate U.K. talent contest is also live now. The winner of the separate U.K. competition will also receive a one-year $25,000 talent deal with ABC.
CBS Cancels Medical Drama CODE BLACK After Three Seasons

CBS has cancelled medical drama CODE BLACK After three seasons. The new broke on twitter when series creator and showrunner Michael Seitzman announced the show would not be returning.
Disney|ABC Welcomes Writers to the 2018 Writing Program

Entering its 29th year, Disney|ABC Television has selected 10 writers for their 2018 Writers Program. The 10 individuals, up from eight, mark a number the writing program hasn't seen since 2008.
CBS Announces Spring Series Return Dates

CBS today announced spring series premiere dates with modern-day Sherlock Holmes drama ELEMENTARY returning Monday, April 30 (10:00 11:00 PM, ET/PT) and medical drama CODE BLACK premiering Wednesday, May 2 (10:00 11:00 PM, ET/PT).
ABC Announces Midseason Premiere Date for SCANDAL Series Finale & More

The ABC Television Network has announced midseason premiere dates for the new dramas The Crossing, Deception, For The People and the Grey's Anatomy spinoff, as well as new comedies Alex, Inc. and Splitting Up Together. Additionally, American Idol will air Sundays and Mondays, beginning March 11. Dates have also been set for the premiere of Dancing with the Stars All-Athletes Edition and the return of Quantico.
CBS Gives Full Season Orders to Freshman Series THE GREAT OUTDOORS and MAN WITH A PLAN

CBS announced today full-season pick-ups for THE GREAT INDOORS and MAN WITH A PLAN, ordering six more episodes of both freshman comedies that premiered late in the fall, on Oct. 27 and Oct. 24, respectively.
CBS Presents CODE BLACK 360 Virtual Reality Video

Below, experience the medical drama CODE BLACK 'first hand' in this 360 virtual reality scene producers shot exclusively for online viewing.
Boris Kodjoe Joins CBS Medical Drama CODE BLACK in Recurring Role

Boris Kodjoe has joined the CBS medical drama CODE BLACK in a recurring role. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3, Kodjoe will portray Dr. Will Campbell.
Ricky Martin and More Join PaleyFest Fall 2015 TV Previews; Kicks Off Today

The Paley Center for Media adds additional talent to its two-week PaleyFest Fall TV Previews festival, taking place today, September 9, through September 16, at the Center's Los Angeles location (465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210). Music superstar Ricky Martin will make his first-ever Paley Center appearance for a special onstage conversation and preview of his new series La Banda at the Univision Fall TV Previews panel on September 10.
Ricky Martin and More Join PaleyFest Fall 2015 TV Previews; Kicks Off Sept 9

The Paley Center for Media adds additional talent to its two-week PaleyFest Fall TV Previews festival, taking place September 9 - 16, at the Center's Los Angeles location (465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210). Music superstar Ricky Martin will make his first-ever Paley Center appearance for a special onstage conversation and preview of his new series La Banda at the Univision Fall TV Previews panel on September 10.
13 New Shows Ordered from ABC Studios for 2015-16 Season

 "We are extremely proud of the series the studio is producing for ABC and other networks. This TV season is especially exciting as we have increased the number of quality shows over last season," said Patrick Moran, EVP, ABC Studios.
Marcia Gay Harden Reassigned to Lead in Upcoming CBS Medical Pilot CODE BLACK

Tony and Oscar winning actress Marcia Gay Harden has been re-cast in CBS' upcoming medical pilot CODE BLACK.
Marcia Gay Harden Boards CBS' Upcoming Medical Pilot CODE BLACK

According to Deadline, Tony and Oscar winning actress Marcia Gay Harden has signed on for CBS' upcoming medical pilot CODE BLACK.

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