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Are There Lots of Musicals About Teenagers?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 2, 2024

This time, the reader question was: How often have Broadway musicals like The Outsiders been about teenagers?

Varèse Sarabande Celebrates 20th Anniv. Of Michael Giacchino's Iconic Score For 'Lost: Season One' With Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2023

Varèse Sarabande celebrates the 20th anniversary of Michael Giacchino's iconic score for 'Lost: Season One' with a first-ever vinyl release. The 2-LP edition features notes from J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse, Bryan Burk, and composer Michael Giacchino.

Lindsey Kasabian Named Senior Vice President, Casting, Freeform
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 15, 2021

Said Kasabian, “I’ve been so impressed with Tara’s vision for Freeform, so the chance to be a part of it was incredibly exciting. There is an energy to the network of risk-taking and enthusiasm that is palpable and invigorating. I am so grateful to my longtime mentor, Sharon Klein, for this opportunity and to Tara for inviting me to join her on this ride.”

Dana Walden Reorganizes Studio and Platform Original Content Operations Under Her Purview
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 1, 2020

Dana Walden, Chairman of Entertainment, Walt Disney Television, announced today a restructure of the expansive television production and original content businesses under her purview.

National Geographic Gives Season Two Order to THE HOT ZONE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 11, 2020

National Geographic announced today that 'The Hot Zone,' the network's highest-rated scripted series to date, has been greenlit for a second season, which will focus on the anthrax attacks of 2001.

ABC to Encore THE GOOD DOCTOR Season Premiere This Thursday
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 5, 2020

In part one of the two-part season premiere.

VIDEO: Watch a Full-Length Trailer For BIG SKY
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 13, 2020

'Big Sky' premieres TUESDAY, NOV. 17 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST).

The Walt Disney Company Announces Strategic Reorganization of Its Media and Entertainment Businesses
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 13, 2020

In light of the tremendous success achieved to date in the Company's direct-to-consumer business and to further accelerate its DTC strategy, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced a strategic reorganization of its media and entertainment businesses.

VIDEO: STATION 19 and GREY'S ANATOMY Dedicate Seasons to Essential Workers
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 8, 2020

'This season, our work is dedicated to the healthcare workers who put their lives on the line every day to try to save ours,' said Krista Vernoff, showrunner and executive producer.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for BOOKS OF BLOOD on Hulu
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 23, 2020

Based on Clive Barker's acclaimed and influential horror anthology BOOKS OF BLOOD, this feature takes audiences on a journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three uncanny tales tangled in space and time.

ABC Announces Fall Scripted Drama Series Premiere Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 17, 2020

Today, ABC announced premiere dates for its scripted drama series slate, rounding out the network’s fall schedule. Dates for unscripted and comedy series were previously announced.

ABC Orders Erin Brockovich-Inspired Drama REBEL Straight to Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 17, 2020

ABC has ordered drama series 'Rebel' straight to series to debut in 2021, it was announced today by Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment.

THE CHI Renewed for Season Four on Showtime
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 8, 2020

SHOWTIME has picked up the hit drama series THE CHI for a fourth season.

VIDEO: Watch the Final Trailer for RATCHED on Netflix, Starring Sarah Paulson
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 8, 2020

From Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, RATCHED is a suspenseful drama series that tells the origin story of asylum nurse Mildred Ratched.

Standalone BLACK-ISH Television Event to Air Ahead of Fall Premiere
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 2, 2020

The Johnsons and 'black-ish' return to ABC with a special one-hour television special on SUNDAY, OCT. 4 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

Disney Television Studios to Rebrand Its Three Studios
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 10, 2020

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

FOX Entertainment Names Julia Franz, SVP, Comedy, and Daniel Weidenfeld, SVP, Animation
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 17, 2019

Julia Franz has been named Senior Vice President, Comedy, and Daniel Weidenfeld has been named Senior Vice President, Animation, for FOX Entertainment, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, FOX Entertainment.

HBO Max Announces Executive Team
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 19, 2019

The key creative and business operations and strategy teams responsible for the original programming and acquisitions for HBO Max were announced today by Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer, HBO Max and president, TNT, TBS, and truTV. Rolling up to Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, WarnerMedia Entertainment & Direct-To-Consumer, this group of veteran executives has been involved in developing and producing popular award-winning film and television content for the past 30 years.

Bette Midler, James Earl Jones Among the 2019 Disney Legends Award Recipients
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019

Today, D23, the official Disney fan club, has announced the eleven recipients for the 2019 Disney Legends Award. This year's recipients are Bette Midler, Wing Chao, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, James Earl Jones, Kenny Ortega, Barnette Ricci, Robin Roberts, Diane Sawyer, Ming-Na Wen, and Hans Zimmer. 

Freeform Names Lauren Corrao Executive Vice President, Original Programming And Development
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 18, 2019

Lauren Corrao has been named executive vice president, Original Programming and Development, Freeform, it was announced today by network president Tom Ascheim, to whom she will report. A visionary and highly respected television executive, Corrao has extensive experience in all aspects of television production as a network executive, independent producer, buyer and seller, and has worked across all genres of TV.