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Emmy Nominee Michelle Forbes Joins Cast of TREADSTONE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 19, 2019


Michelle Forbes (The Killing, Berlin Station) is one of the newest additions to USA's Treadstone, an action-packed thriller set amidst the CIA black ops program Operation Treadstone.

Mark Wahlberg, Connie Britton to Lead GOOD JOE BELL
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 11, 2019


Variety reports that Mark Wahlberg, Connie Britton and Reid Miller will lead Reinaldo Marcus Green's drama “Good Joe Bell,” from “Brokeback Mountain” scribes Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry.

Dixon Place Presents NEW CREATION
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2019


Dixon Place (Ellie Covan, Founding Director) presents the workshop production of New Creation, conceived and directed by Kai Chieh Tu and devised and performed by Katherine Wright, Janice Amaya, Laura Yumi Snell & Sharlee Taylor runs Thursday, February 28, 2019 and March 1 & 2, 2019 at 7:30pm for a total of three performances at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street) in Manhattan. Tickets are $18 in advance, $21 at the door. For tickets and further information please visit www.dixonplace.org or call 866-811-4111 for tickets.

USA Network Announces Series Pickup for DARE ME
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 29, 2019


USA Network announced a series pickup for Dare Me from UCP in association with Film 44. Based on the acclaimed novel by Megan Abbott, who serves as writer and executive producer along with Gina Fattore (Dawson's Creek, Gilmore Girls, Californication”), Dare Me is an unflinching exploration of teen angst, jealousy, loyalty, and the dynamics of power in a small Midwestern town. Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights) and Michael Lombardo of Film 44, Sarah Condon and Karen Rosenfelt executive produce. Netflix will co-produce and have first-run rights to the series outside of the U.S.

VIDEO: Mark Wahlberg Discusses Giving Post Malone First Acting Gig on THE TALK
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 14, 2018


Wednesday on “The Talk,” Mark Wahlberg discusses giving rapper Post Malone his first acting job in their upcoming film “Wonderland.”

BALLERS is Available for Digital Download This November
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 22, 2018


Dwayne Johnson is back as Spencer Strasmore in one of HBO®'s highest rated comedies, Ballers®: The Complete Fourth Season, available for Digital Download on November 5th. Exploring the glamorous, and often cutthroat world of pro football, the fourth season features new guest stars including Russell Brand (Get Him to the Greek), Tony Hawk, Joy Bryant (Parenthood), Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters), Grace Zabriskie (Big Love) and more.

Marc Maron Joins the Cast of Netflix's WONDERLAND
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 18, 2018


Marc Maron and Michael Gaston have joined the cast of Netflix's “Wonderland” starring Mark Wahlberg, according to Variety.

Mark Wahlberg's MILE 22 to be Available on DVD/Blu-Ray and Digital This October
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 13, 2018


James Silva and his CIA unit embark on a 22-mile gauntlet under deadly circumstances in Mile 22, arriving on Digital on October 30, 2018 and on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on November 13, 2018 from STXfilms and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From acclaimed director Peter Berg (Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon) Mile 22stars an outstanding cast including led by Mark Wahlberg (Deepwater Horizon) along with Lauren Cohan ('The Walking Dead'), Iko Uwais (The Raid), Ronda Rousey (Fast & Furious 7) and John Malkovich (Red).

HBO Renews BALLERS and INSECURE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 6, 2018


HBO has renewed the comedy series BALLERS for a fifth season and INSECURE for a fourth season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, executive vice president, HBO Programming.

Awards Announced For 2018 San Diego International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2018


The San Diego International Film Festival (SDiFF), produced by the San Diego Film Foundation, announced today that they have honored Alex Wolff, from the Spotlight presentation "Stella's Last Weekend," with the Auteur Award and Dominique Fishback, from the Gala Presentation "The Hate U Give," with the Rising Star Award. The awards will be presented October 11th at The Night of the Stars Tribute at the Pendry San Diego in Downtown San Diego, CA.  

NE-YO to Perform at Face Forward's 10th Anniversary Gala
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 24, 2018


Face Forward announces that the featured performer at their “La Dolce Vita” themed Gala will be Grammy winning artist NE-YO this September 22, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. In celebration of the organizations' 10-year anniversary, Face Forward hopes to raise over a million dollars to support even more survivors from around the world.

Ben Foster Cast as Lead in Petr Jákl's Historical Action Drama MEDIEVAL
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 23, 2018


J.B.J Film and Elevated Films announced today that acclaimed actor Ben Foster has been cast as the lead in director Petr Jakl's historical action drama MEDIEVAL. Jakl wrote the screenplay and will produce alongside Cassian Elwes. The film will be produced with the support of private investors and many Czech state institutions and regions, including the Czech Film Fund, the Prague Film Fund, Creative Europe - Media and others. Principal photography is scheduled to begin this fall in Prague and the surrounding Czech countryside.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On MILE 22
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 17, 2018


In a visceral modern thriller from the director of Lone Survivor, Mark Wahlberg stars as James Silva, an operative of the CIA's most highly-prized and least understood unit. Aided by a top-secret tactical command team, Silva must retrieve and transport an asset who holds life-threatening information to Mile 22 for extraction before the enemy closes in.

Jim Klock Must Save His Family In SyFy's New Shark Thriller SANTA JAWS
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2018


Actor Jim Klock (Alex & Me, Cloak & Dagger) is on a mission to save his family in the new sci-fi thriller movie, SANTA JAWS, premiering on the SyFy Network as part of Sharknado Week on August 14th.

Stage Vet ARIEL FELIX Co-Stars In MILE 22 With Mark Wahlberg
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2018


After earning rave reviews in a highly successful extended run of 'Paper Dolls,' ARIEL FELIX will next be seen on the big screen in the much-anticipated 'Mile 22.'

Hit Comedy Series BALLERS Returns To HBO For Fourth Season This August
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 18, 2018


 After refusing to compromise his principles by joining an alliance with the filthy-rich Anderson brothers to move a football franchise to Las Vegas, Spencer and his partner Joe set out to expand their foothold in the client-management business, weighing an opportunity to purchase an extreme-sports LA outfit.

3 Roads Communications' MOVING IMAGES Premieres New Episode Today, July 10
by Macon Prickett - Jul 10, 2018


The next installment of 3 Roads Communications, Inc's. new series, Moving Images, featuring Lenny Lipton and Michael Zink, is available through Amazon today.

Mark Whalberg to Star in Netflix's WONDERLAND Directed by Peter Berg
by Macon Prickett - Jun 26, 2018


Mark Wahlberg and Peter Berg are collaborating for upcoming Netflix project 'Wonderland'.  The story follows Spenser who, fresh out of prison, is sucked back into Boston's underbelly as he uncovers the truth about a sensational murder and the twisted conspiracy behind it.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the 8th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 20, 2018


The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, just presented the 8th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off-Broadway during the 2017-2018 season. Winners included: Desperate Measures (Best New Musical), Transfers (Best New Play), The Government Inspector (Best Revival), KPOP (Best Unique Theatrical Experience), Billy Crudup, Harry Clarke (Best Solo Performance), Polka Dots: The Cool Kids Musical(Best Family Show). 

BALLERS and INSECURE Both Return to HBO This August
by Tori Hartshorn - May 18, 2018


BALLERS and INSECURE Both Return to HBO This August

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