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Norm Lewis Joins BLANK SLATE Drama Pilot on NBC
by Michael Major - Apr 11, 2022

Norm Lewis will join Samantha Mathis, Matt Passmore, Floriana Lima, Abhi Sinha, and Dave Annable as series regulars in the new series. The series was created and written by Dean Georgaris and will be directed by Richard Shepard. Georgaris, John Fox, and John Davis will serve as executive producers.

Apple's New Comedy ACAPULCO To Premiere October 8
by Michael Major - Sep 15, 2021

Inspired by the hit film 'How to Be a Latin Lover', the ensemble cast starring alongside Derbez includes Enrique Arrizon, Fernando Carsa, Damián Alcázar, Camila Perez, Chord Overstreet, and Vanessa Bauche.

HBO Max & Miramax Television Team Up With Issa Rae To Bring Back PROJECT GREENLIGHT
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 18, 2021

PROJECT GREENLIGHT is a docuseries focusing on the next generation of talented female filmmakers who are given the chance to direct a feature film. Issa Rae will appear in every episode as an Executive Producer, providing guidance and mentorship to these aspiring filmmakers. The finished film will then premiere on HBO Max.

BWW Exclusive: Watch An All New Episode of NBC's New Musical Comedy ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2020

If there's a song in your heart, it will get in her head. Jane Levy stars in this high-concept drama as Zoey Clarke, a whip-smart computer coder forging her way in San Francisco. After an unusual event, Zoey, who always preferred podcasts over pop songs, suddenly starts to hear the innermost wants, thoughts and desires of the people around her - her family, co-workers and complete strangers - through popular songs.

Roundabout Announces Company for Adam Gwon Musical SCOTLAND, PA Featuring Jay Armstrong Johnson, Alysha Umphress, Ryan McCartan, More
by Marianka Swain - Jul 3, 2019

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) is pleased to announce full casting for of the world premiere of the new musical Scotland, PA, featuring a book by Michael Mitnick, music & lyrics by Adam Gwon, directed by Lonny Price and choreographed by Josh Rhodes.

Andrew Leeds Joins ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST Cast
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 23, 2019

Andrew Leeds will have a recurring role on the NBC musical drama series Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, according to Deadline.

NBC Musical Series ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST with Skylar Astin, Alex Newell Picked Up to Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 10, 2019

NBC has added the musical series 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' to its freshman class for the 2019-2020 season.

VIDEO: Allison Williams, Logan Browning Star in the Trailer for THE PERFECTION
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 15, 2019

The most buzzed-about movie at last year's Fantastic Fest, THE PERFECTION is an elegant and terrifying suspense ride filled with unexpected twists and turns.

Miramax Returns To High School With THE TWENTY YEAR
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 28, 2019

Miramax has preemptively acquired the rights to Peter Hoare's comedy pitch, THE TWENTY YEAR. Hoare's writing credits include KEVIN CAN WAIT and STANDING UP, FALLING DOWN, which will premiere at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. The studio is fast tracking development with Matthew Anderson at Miramax supervising the comedy.  

Carmen Cusack Joins the Cast of NBC's Musical Dramedy ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2019

Carmen Cusack is headed back to the small screen in NBC's upcoming musical dramedy, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist!

Jane Levy To Star in NBC's Upcoming Musical Comedy Pilot, ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 12, 2019

Jane Levy is set to star in NBC's Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist musical dramedy pilot, according to Deadline. The pilot hails from Jake in Progress creator Austin Winsberg, Eric and Kim Tannenbaum, FeigCo, Universal Music Group and Lionsgate TV.

American Music Theatre Project Will Workshop Four New Works In 2018-2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2018

The American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University has announced the new season of workshop readings written by award-winning music theater creators, directed by leading regional theater and Broadway directors and performed by students in the Music Theatre program.

National Geographic Premieres Second Season of Emmy- and Golden Globe-Nominated Anthology Series GENIUS: PICASSO
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 4, 2018

Few painters have been as awe-inspiringly prolific as Pablo Picasso. One of the most influential and celebrated artists of the 20th century, his career spanned more than 80 of his 91 years, during which time he produced an estimated 50,000 works. His passionate nature and relentless creative drive were inextricably linked to his personal life, which included tumultuous marriages, numerous affairs and ever-shifting political and personal alliances. Constantly reinventing himself, Picasso always strove to innovate and push the boundaries of artistic expression, leading to his worldwide renown as a genius.

Starz Announces 2018 Premiere Dates for Originals HOWARD'S END and VIDA & More
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 12, 2018

Today at the Television Critics Association (TCA) Winter 2018 Press Tour, Starz President of Programming Carmi Zlotnik announced premiere dates for three new originals including the eagerly-awaited STARZ Original Limited Series Howards End, premiering on Sunday, April 8. Half-hour dramas Vida and Sweetbitter will premiere on Sunday, May 6.

Elisabeth Moss Stars in Short Film TOKYO PROJECT, Premiering on HBO, Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2017

The short film TOKYO PROJECT, starring Elisabeth Moss ( The Handmaid's Tale, Mad Men ), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (HBO's Girls ) and Shu Kakizawa (HBO's Girls ) debuts SATURDAY, OCT. 14 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), on HBO.

Ella Purnell Boards Starz Scripted Drama Series SWEETBITTER as 'Tess'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 9, 2017

Starz announced today that Ella Purnell (Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Never Let Me Go, Kick-Ass 2, Maleficent) has been cast in the lead role of 'Tess' for SWEETBITTER, the recently greenlit, straight-to-series drama for STARZ, based on Stephanie Danler's national best-selling novel.

Elisabeth Moss Stars in Short Film TOKYO PROJECT, Premiering on HBO, 10/14
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 20, 2017

The short film TOKYO PROJECT, starring Elisabeth Moss ( The Handmaid's Tale, Mad Men ), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (HBO's Girls ) and Shu Kakizawa (HBO's Girls ) debuts SATURDAY, OCT. 14 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), on HBO.

HBO to Bring THE LEFTOVERS, GIRLS & ROOM 104 to 2017 ATX Television Festival
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2017

The HBO series THE LEFTOVERS, GIRLS and ROOM 104 are confirmed for panels at the 2017 ATX Television Festival, which returns for its sixth year June 8-11 in Austin, Tex. In addition, Casey Bloys, president, HBO programming, will appear on the panel 'The Presidents of the State of TV.'

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Andrew Rannells' 'Elijah' Auditions for New Broadway Musical on Next GIRLS
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 20, 2017

On the next episode of GIRLS on HBO titled 'The Bounce', Elijah (Tony nominee Andrew Rannells) prepares for an open-call audition for a new Broadway musical, but is thrown off his game by an unexpected visitor.

16th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Announces Lineup - 57 World Premieres, 40% Women Directed, Sports Themes and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 7, 2017

The 16th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its lineup of 57 thought-provoking and diverse short films in competition, including 36 world premieres. The selected shorts, 40% of which were directed by women, and include filmmakers from every corner of the globe, were curated from a record 4,385 submissions. They will be presented in 10 distinct competition programs, consisting of five narrative, four documentary, and, for the second year, one animated program. In addition, there is the Sports Shorts program as part of the 11th annual Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival, sponsored by Mohegan Sun. The Shorts program, sponsored by Nutella Originals, is a part of the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival, which runs April 19-30.