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Does the singular act of donating a kidney make you a hero? Amanda has a certificate dedicated to her heroism but she's uncomfortable with that label. On the other hand! She loves the attention being a hero provides her so she wrote a solo show about all the containers of pee she had to carry on the subway. I'm Just Kidneying takes a whimsical look into the process of living kidney donation and pokes holes into the idea of what it takes to be "hero material." 

Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae are set to star in the Paramount romantic comedy “The Lovebirds,' according to Variety.

The CW Network today announced dates for the debut of its new series IN THE DARK, plus the returns of THE 100 and DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW and the premieres for the final seasons of JANE THE VIRGIN and IZOMBIE.

Deadline reports that Focus Features has landed the Jim Parsons star vehicle Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies, with The Big Sick's Michael Showalter directing and producing and David Marshall Grant and Dan Savage penning the screenplay.

Variety reports that Fox will develop new comedy series “Best Lives” from CBS Television Studios and writer Daisy Gardner.

Propagate, one of the world's fastest-growing independent content creation and distribution companies, has acquired Electus, the independent production and distribution company initially founded by Ben Silverman, and a majority interest in powerhouse talent management and production firm Artists First from IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) to expand its full-service global studio. The deal combines Electus' popular content, international sales division and valuable library and Artists First's impressive talent roster and hit shows with Propagate's already robust content creation capabilities and strategic relationships. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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The CW Network presents its 2018-19 primetime schedule to advertisers, affiliates, and press today, at the New York City Center in New York City, with the platinum-selling American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars opening the show with a performance of their new hit songs "Rescue Me" and "Walk on Water." Expanding to a six-night, Sunday-Friday schedule this fall, The CW will have 12 hours of original scripted series across the week in primetime this fall, more than ABC, NBC or Fox.

Global entertainment, sports and news content leader Turner will have its brand portfolio on full display at the 2018#TurnerUpfront on May 16, hosted at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, 'Podcast Verite,' is unfiltered, raw, honest and uniquely funny.

According to Variety, TBS today has renewed SEARCH PARTY and THE LAST O.G. for new seasons. SEARCH PARTY is currently in its second season on the network, and THE LAST O.G. recently premiered to high critical acclaim. Read more about it from Variety here!

The Amazon Original Movie WONDERSTRUCK comes to the service on January 19!

The Amazon Original Movie WONDERSTRUCK comes to the service on January 19!

Sixteen emerging screenwriters will come together at Sundance Institute's 2018 Screenwriters Lab, an immersive five-day writers' workshop announced today and taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah, January 12-17, 2018. The Lab brings independent screenwriters together with accomplished writers, in an environment that encourages the art and craft of writing and creative risk-taking. Through one-on-one story sessions with Creative Advisors, Fellows work intensively on their feature film scripts and engage in an artistically rigorous process that offers them indispensable lessons in craft. The Lab is the first step in a year-round CONTINUUM of customized creative and tactical support for each project and team.

Deadline reports that Grand Central Publishing has acquired Sally Field's upcoming memoir, In Pieces.

Aspen Film today announced its full program of 29 feature films which comprise the 26th Academy Screenings at the historic Wheeler Opera House and the Paepcke Auditorium, both in Aspen. This annual film series, which has now been a part of Aspen's holiday tradition for over a quarter-century, running December 19-30, 2017, is a showcase that highlights a cross-section of the forthcoming awards-season contenders.

Jordan Peele's GET OUT tops the nominations for the 2017 GOTHAM AWARDS, Independent Filmmaker Project's annual ceremony honoring indie film. The film was recognized in the categories of Best Feature, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Daniel Kaluuya.

TBS, in association with The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), announces the 2017 lineup of programming occurring at the first-ever TBS Comedy HUB.