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The ABC Television Network has announced midseason premiere dates for new series "Of Kings & Prophets," "My Diet Is Better Than Yours," "The Catch," "The Family" and "The Real O'Neals."  Season premiere dates were also announced for returning favorites "The Bachelor," "Beyond The Tank," "Galavant" and "Marvel's Agent Carter." They will join the schedule with acclaimed series "American Crime," previously announced to make its second-season premiere WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6.

Worldreader, a global nonprofit dedicated to improving literacy in the developing world through access to digital books, today announces the addition of three extraordinary titles to its digital library from acclaimed Brazilian author, Paulo Coelho, whose books have sold more than 195 million copies worldwide, have been released in 170 countries, and translated into 80 languages. These best-selling titles have been donated to Worldreader's digital library for young readers using e-readers in schools and libraries in sub-Saharan Africa, and for readers on mobile phones everywhere in Africa.

NBC UNIVERSO, the modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, today announced the premiere of SUPERHUMANOS DE STAN LEE

NBC UNIVERSO, the modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, today announced the premiere of SUPERHUMANOS DE STAN LEE

The star power of Silicon Valley Comic Con (SVCC), Steve Wozniak's pop culture and technology expo debuting in March 2016, just multiplied, as more pop culture and technology icons are confirmed to appear at the show.

Hampstead Theatre announces the full casting for Tom Stoppard's play Hapgood, which previews from Friday 4 December 2015. Directed by Howard Davies, the full cast features Lisa Dillon, who will take the title role, Gary Beadle, Joe Evans, Edward Hancock, Gerald Kyd, Tim McMullan and Alec Newman. Child actors Adam Cansfield and Sasha Graycomplete the cast.

Veteran Hollywood film producer Alicia Allain, who has more than 25 years of film and television industry experience, including 15 years in Los Angeles, has mounted a film revolution from her home state of Louisiana with three (3) full length motion pictures completed this year. The movies, all produced in Louisiana this year.

Todd Montesi and Pat Rigby present awesome comics in front of a cool supportive crowd in the epicenter of hip NYC the East Village. Featuring both established comic veterans you've seen on TV to the up and comers, UG! guarantees a swell time all for FREE! We've also got tons of drink specials! So what are you waiting for? Come down and UG! it with us!!!

Spike Spencer, an award winning voice actor, best known for his video game and animation work, will be the voice of the 3rd Annual Geekie Awards, announcing the presenters for the awards ceremony from offstage.

William Missouri Downs' edgy, existential comedy examines religion, love, politics and the meaning of life in a hilarious standoff between belief and doubt. Directed by Sirena Irwin, The Exit Interview opens on October 9 at the Lounge Theatres in Hollywood.

Full casting is announced today for Ben Hur - Tim Carroll directs Alix Dunmore, Richard Durden, John Hopkins and Ben Jones. The production opens on 24 November, with previews from 19 November, and runs until 9 January 2016.

Kevin Smith, a longtime idol of every geek on the planet, comic book fanatic, Batman lover and all around nice guy will be honored with the first ever 'Geek Pioneer' award at The 3rd Annual Geekie Awards. The show will take place at Club Nokia @ LA Live on October 15, 2015, hosted by Andrew Bowen (Summer Forever, MadTV, Magic City, MKX). The live broadcast will be streamed internationally via The Geekies UStream Channel (http://www.ustream.tv/TheGeekieAwards), using LiveU technology, from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PST, to include a pre-show live red carpet hosted by Kristyn Burtt (AfterBuzz) at 4:30 PM PST.

Catalina Film Festival (CFF) announces additional honorees for the September 24 - 27 festival, held on the famed Catalina Island. 2015 Catalina Film Festival attending honorees include:

The Music Hall's Writers on a New England Stage series will present bestselling author Salman Rushdie tonight, September 22, 2015. Mr. Rushdie will discuss his first novel for adults in seven years, TWO YEARS EIGHT MONTHS AND TWENTY-EIGHT NIGHTS, a wonder tale about the way we live now, a rich and multifaceted work that blends history, mythology, and a timeless love story to bring alive a world -- our world -- that has been plunged into an age of unreason.

Catalina Film Festival (CFF) today announced featured tributes and events for the Sept. 24 - 27 festival, held on the famed Catalina Island. Among the honorees for the 5th annual Festival are inaugural recipient of the Soundtrack of Our Lives Award, legendary songwriter Diane Warren; Avalon Award recipient, Mena Suvari (American Beauty, American Pie); Isla Earth Award recipient, Kristin Davis (Sex & the City, Couples Retreat); and Crest Award recipient, Lucas Till (X-Men: Apocalypse, Bravetown). CFF will also pay tribute to Wes Craven, a supporter of the Festival who graciously founded the annual Craven Award for excellence in horror filmmaking and personally selected the winning films.

According to Deadline, HANNIBAL's Mads Mikkelsen is currently in 'early talks' to join Marvel's upcoming film DOCTOR STRANGE, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Music Hall's Writers on a New England Stage series will present bestselling author Salman Rushdie on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Mr. Rushdie will discuss his first novel for adults in seven years, TWO YEARS EIGHT MONTHS AND TWENTY-EIGHT NIGHTS, a wonder tale about the way we live now, a rich and multifaceted work that blends history, mythology, and a timeless love story to bring alive a world -- our world -- that has been plunged into an age of unreason.

Disney announced a new line-up of attractions and entertainment coming to its theme parks around the world.

Disney's annual D23 Expo is underway this weekend with exciting announcement after announcement!