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Video: MGM+ Debuts THE WINTER KING Trailer
by Michael Major - Jul 11, 2023

THE WINTER KING is based on Bernard Cornwell’s Warlord Chronicles series. Produced by Sony Pictures Television-owned Bad Wolf, filming took place in Wales and the West Country.  Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders, His Dark Materials) serves as lead director and executive producer, alongside Toby Leslie. Watch the video trailer now!

SHAMELESS Actress Maria Breese Signs With Studio Matrix
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2021

Actress and producer Maria Breese has signed with Studio Matrix; for publicity and brand management by Wendy Shepherd. As an actress, Maria is most known for her role as Lina in the Showtime series 'Shameless,' her role as Erika Schultz in Hulu's horror series 'Dark/Web,' and her recurring role as Crystal in Vice's comedy series 'All Wrong.'

Actor Jermaine Rivers Signs With Studio Matrix
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2021

SAG-AFTRA award-winning actor Jermaine Rivers has signed with Studio Matrix; for publicity and brand management by Wendy Shepherd. Jermaine is notable for his recurring role as Shatter on the Marvel / Fox hit series 'The Gifted,' a superhero television series based on Marvel Comics' X-Men properties.

Amazon Studios Announces Additional Cast for LORD OF THE RINGS Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 3, 2020

Amazon Studios today announces twenty additional cast members joining the ensemble cast of the Amazon Original series based on the iconic The Lord of the Rings novels by J.R.R. Tolkien.

VIDEO: First Look - History's New Scripted Drama KNIGHTFALL
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 25, 2017

HISTORY's new drama series KNIGHTFALL, makes its series debut on Wednesday, December 6 at 10 PM ET/PT. From A+E Studios in association with Jeremy Renner's The Combine and Midnight Radio, the ten episode season takes viewers inside the medieval politics and warfare of the Knights Templar

History's Hit Drama Series VIKINGS Returns to San Diego Comic-Con This July
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 7, 2017

HISTORY's hit drama series VIKINGS returns to San Diego Comic-Con with several exciting opportunities for fans including: a cast panel with new exclusive season five footage; a bona fide Vikings longship set ablaze in the San Diego Bay; a booth on the convention floor; drinking horn giveaways; an exclusive SDCC comic book and an elaborate funeral procession through downtown San Diego.

Casting Revealed for History's New Original Drama Series KNIGHTFALL
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 15, 2016

HISTORY(R) today announced casting for its new ten-episode drama series KNIGHTFALL from A+E Studios in association with Oscar(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominee Jeremy Renner's and Don Handfield's production company The Combine and Midnight Radio.

Cast Announced for BETRAYAL at Exeter Northcott Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 9, 2015

Simon Merrells, Nick Moran and Sarah Jane Potts will star in a new production of Harold Pinter's Betrayal at the Exeter Northcott Theatre in February.

Syfy's DOMINION Adds New Recurring Characters for Season Two
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 27, 2015

Production is underway in Cape Town, South Africa for the 13-episode second season of Syfy's supernatural drama series, Dominion.

Gillian Alexy to Co-Star in WGN America's OUTSIDERS
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 17, 2015

According to Deadline, Gillian Alexy (ROYAL PAINS, THE AMERICANS) has signed on for the female lead in WGN America's upcoming series OUTSIDERS, created by playwright Peter Mattei.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Next Week's New Episode of The CW's THE TOMORROW PEOPLE
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 15, 2014

On the next episode of The CW's THE TOMORROW PEOPLE, airing on Monday, April 21, and titled 'A Sort of Homecoming,' with the possible return of Roger (guest star Jeffrey Pierce) on the horizon, everyone is concerned about the consequences if The Founder (guest star Simon Merrells) were to find out. Stephen (Robbie Amell) now knows the truth about the machine The Founder has been using him to train in and needs John (Luke Mitchell) and Cara's (Peyton List) help to destroy it. Meanwhile, Russell (Aaron Yoo) and other Tomorrow People have lost hope they will ever find The Refuge and choose to head out on their own. Mark Pellegrino and Madeleine Mantock also star. John Behring directed the episode written by Jeff Rake and Alex Katsnelson (#120).

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'A Sort of Homecoming' on Next THE TOMORROW PEOPLE
by - Apr 15, 2014

On the next episode of The CW's THE TOMORROW PEOPLE titled "A Sort of Homecoming", with the possible return of Roger (guest star Jeffrey Pierce) on the horizon, everyone is concerned about the consequences

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Modus Vivendi' Episode of THE TOMORROW PEOPLE
by - Apr 1, 2014

On the next episode of The CW's THE TOMORROW PEOPLE titled "Modus Vivendi", Stephen's (Robbie Amell) hard work as a double agent seems to be paying off

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Things Fall Apart' Episode of THE TOMORROW PEOPLE
by - Jan 30, 2014

On the next episode of The CW's THE TOMORROW PEOPLE titled "Things Fall Apart", Stephen (Robbie Amell) is upset with Jedikiah (Mark Pellegrino) for going back on his word, leaving Stephen to face The Founder

Starz to Offer Fans Memorabilia from Entire SPARTACUS Series
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 8, 2013

To commemorate SPARTACUS: WAR OF THE DAMNED, the final season of the global smash series, STARZ has partnered with ViP Fan Auctions to offer an opportunity to own original props, sets, costumes and collector's artifacts from the entire series.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Trailer for SPARTUCUS: WAR OF THE DAMNED on Starz
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 24, 2012

Starz has released a new trailer for the final installment of the 'Spartacus' franchise, SPARTUCUS: WAR OF THE DAMNED. The series will premiere on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 9pm ET/PT on Starz. Get a sneak peek below!

Starz Considering SPARTACUS Spin-Off Following Julius Caesar
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 28, 2012

Starz's hit SPARTACUS is headings towards its awaited conclusion with the third season premiering in January, but the network has decided not to abandon the source material entirely, Deadline has learned. Starz is reportedly exploring its options in developing a spin-off series following Roman leader Julius Caesar, with SPARTACUS executive producer Robert Talpert heralding the conversation.

Starz's SPARTACUS: WAR OF THE DAMNED to Premiere 1/25
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2012

Today STARZ announced the premiere date for the final installment of their highly successful Spartacus franchise, SPARTACUS: WAR OF THE DAMNED, which will return on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 9pm ET/PT, exclusively on STARZ.

STAGE TUBE: Gladiator Training For SPARTACUS: WAR OF THE DAMNED Cast
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 20, 2012

Prior to the start of production on SPARTACUS: WAR OF THE DAMNED, the cast and stunt performers convened for a month to go through vigorous training to get into Gladiator shape; preparing for the extensive action sequences featured in every episode of the final season. Check out the training session below!

STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for Starz's SPARTACUS: WAR OF THE DAMNED
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 16, 2012

Starz released a SPARTACUS: WAR OF THE DAMNED teaser trailer at this year's Comic-Con in San Diego. The show's final season kicks off in January on the pay channel. Check it out below!