Production Office News

On next week's all new episode of The CW's CULT, titled 'In the Blood,' Jeff (Matt Davis) enlists tech-savvy E.J. (guest star Stacy Farber 'Degrassi: The Next Generation') to help in his search for his brother Nate (guest star James Pizzinato 'Alcatraz'). 'In the Blood' airs February 26 at 9 p.m. on The CW.

The Jones Group Inc. announced that Cynthia DiPietrantonio has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In this expanded role, Ms. DiPietrantonio will oversee production in The Jones Group's overseas facilities, including its production offices in China and Hong Kong, in addition to her current responsibilities overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Company. Ms. DiPietrantonio, the senior-most operations executive, has been with The Jones Group in several capacities over the past 30 years, most recently as Chief Operations Officer. She will continue to report to Wesley R. Card, Chief Executive Officer of The Jones Group.

ReelzChannel - TV About Movies(R) today announced a 12-episode second season of the original drama series BOMB GIRLS will premiere in the first quarter 2013.

In an interview below, STEWART--the British singer, songwriter and guitarist who's also an author, entrepreneur, filmmaker and philanthropist--talks about the series which follows Reba as a woman whose rock-star husband cheats on her and leaves her broke.

The Festival's opening night event tonight, October 22 will feature the world premiere screening of The CW's hotly anticipated mid-season addition, THE CARRIE DIARIES, followed by a talk-back featuring the show's star, AnnaSophia Robb, along with series executive producer Amy Harris and author/executive producer Candace Bushnell.

The Festival's opening night event on October 22 will feature the world premiere screening of The CW's hotly anticipated mid-season addition, THE CARRIE DIARIES, followed by a talk-back featuring the show's star, AnnaSophia Robb, along with series executive producer Amy Harris and author/executive producer Candace Bushnell.

The Imagem Music Group, owner of some of the world's most popular musicals including The Sound of Music and The King and I, is expanding its US-based theatrical licensing division, R&H Theatricals, with the creation of a European branch headquartered in the London offices of Imagem UK. R&H Theatricals Europe will represent a catalogue of Broadway evergreens (South Pacific, Oklahoma!) and contemporary classics (Footloose, White Christmas) throughout the UK and across the European market.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Media & Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver today joined Steiner Studios Chairman Douglas C. Steiner to open five new soundstages at Steiner Studios in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The new stages, totaling 45,000 square feet, will provide new and expanded opportunities for New Yorkers who work in the film, television and commercial production industry. The Mayor also launched initiatives designed to support and grow the industry, including new grants for training programs that prepare New Yorkers for careers in production and digital fields; a new entertainment component to the City's mini-MBA partnership with NYU's Stern School of Business; and a request for proposals for a "Made in NY" Media Center, which would provide media companies with affordable work space and other services. Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Oliver were joined at Steiner Studios by Boardwalk Empire actress Gretchen Mol and the show's writers; Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn; Seth Pinsky, President of the Economic Development Corporation; Robert W. Walsh, Commissioner of the Department of Small Business Services; Alan Fishman, Chairman of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation; and Council Member Domenic M. Recchia, Jr.

The death of Davy Jones has brought family, friends and fans together to honor the life of the legendary musician and teen heartthrob. BIO Channel takes an intimate look at the life of this beloved star in two hour-long specials on Friday, March 2. 'Biography: The Monkees' premieres at 8PM ET/7PM CT/5PM CT with an encore after the premiere of 'BIO Remembers: Davy Jones' at 9PM ET/8PM CT/6PM PT on BIO Channel.

Joe's Pub, a vital part of New York City's cultural landscape, serves more than 100,000 audience members annually and first opened in 1998, presenting more than 800 performances a year.

Joe's Pub, the beloved live performance venue at The Public Theater and a vital part of New York City's cultural landscape, reopened last week, October 4, after a three month hiatus while undergoing an extensive interior redesign and renovation, spearheaded by original designer and Joe's Pub, LLC partner Serge Becker. Serving more than 100,000 audience members annually, Joe's Pub first opened in 1998 and presents more than 800 performances a year. BroadwayWorld stopped by the venue to an exclusive tour of the new space from Joe's Pub Director Shanta Thake and Managing Director Kevin Abbott. Click below for a first look at the new and improved space!

Justice Entertainment Group has announced that longtime theater and arena business veteran producer Greg Young will work with the full service entertainment company, initially focusing on the Las Vegas market.

Gina Gibney, artistic director of Gibney Dance, is pleased to announce the expansion of the Gibney Dance Center (GDC) in the historic performing arts building at 890 Broadway in New York City.

This weekend marks the opening of his new vampire-centric horror film STAKE LAND, and you can catch him every week on FOX's hit series FRINGE, but Michael Cerveris is certainly best known for his series of stunning performances in some of the finest musical theatre productions of the 21st century - John Doyle's SWEENEY TODD and Joe Mantello's ASSASSINS chief among them - as well as for originating the title role in Pete Townshend's singular Broadway foray, The Who's TOMMY. With a captivating new double-disc concept album - NINE LIVES - out now, it seems that Cerveris has found a way to juggle it all. In this extensive two-part conversation, we take a look back at his experiences in the aforementioned Sondheim musicals, as well as his series of performances in Sondheim shows under the direction of Lonny Price at the Ravinia Festival co-starring Audra McDonald and Patti LuPone, and also touch upon his work in plays, such as his recent Kent in Kevin Kline's KING LEAR at The Public, HEDDA GABLER opposite Mary Louise Parker, and Sarah Ruhl's IN THE NEXT ROOM (OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY). Additionally, he shares his Tony memories, singing SWEENEY TODD at the recent SONDHEIM! Celebration, HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH, TITANIC and much, much more in this compelling and comprehensive conversation. His new feature film STAKE LAND opens in selected cities this weekend and Part II arrives next week!

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes), Joe's Pub (Director Shanta Thake), and Joe's Pub, LLC (Managing Director, Partner Kevin Abbott and Designer Serge Becker) announced today that Joe's Pub, a vital part of New York City's cultural landscape, will take a three month hiatus, beginning July 2, to undertake an exciting interior redesign and renovation, spearheaded by original designer and Joe's Pub, LLC partner Serge Becker. Serving more than 100,000 audience members annually, Joe's Pub first opened in 1998 and presents more than 800 performances a year. It will officially reopen on October 1, 2011 with the same dedication to diverse programming, affordable ticket prices, full bar and dinner service, and an improved seating and stage design. Joe's Pub will remain open until Friday, July 1 with a full performance schedule at www.joespub.com.

scenechronize, the only web-based production management system in Hollywood, has closed a $5.0M series B financing, led by 3 private investors --- it was announced today by scenechronize CEO Hunter Hancock.

Following the extremely successful 'Live Coco Cam,' a 24-hour look behind-the-scenes at the Conan offices, Conan O'Brien is letting his fans in on the ultimate warm-up for his new TBS show. O'Brien will host 'Show Zero' on Monday, Nov. 1, at 11 p.m.

Following the extremely successful 'Live Coco Cam,' a 24-hour look behind-the-scenes at the Conan offices, Conan O'Brien is letting his fans in on the ultimate warm-up for his new TBS show. O'Brien will host 'Show Zero' on Monday, Nov. 1, at 11 p.m.

New York University's Program in Vocal Performance will produce THE FIX Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, 2010 at the Frederick Loewe Theatre at 35 West 4th Street. The show features book and lyrics by John Dempsey, music by Dana P. Rowe (writers of ZOMBIE PROM, THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK), and was originally produced by Cameron Mackintosh. John Simpkins directs. This production will feature a great many recent changes made to the script and score; the writers will be collaborating with Simpkins and the cast throughout the entire process.

On September 16, 2010, Lyric Theatre and Thelma Gaylord Academy will present the Nick Demos Merit Scholarship Award to its 2010 award recipient, Adrian Bumpas.