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VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Bob Sagat & More Set for Season Finale of Showtime's INSIDE COMEDY
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 3, 2014


On the season three finale of INSIDE COMEDY on Monday, April 7, Kevin Pollak recalls his childhood obsession with impersonating everyone from Robert Duvall to William Shatner; how Cosby influenced his acting career; and his early years coming up with buddy Dana Carvey.

Celebrity Home Remodels Headline New Series on HGTV and DIY Network
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 1, 2014


HGTV and DIY Network will premiere 31 new series, including three that star Jennie Garth, Daryl Hall and William Shatner. T

William Shatner's SHATNER'S WORLD to be Broadcast Nationwide on 4/24
by Hilary Kelly - Mar 26, 2014


This April, television and movie superstar William Shatner stars in his own one-man show, 'Shatner's World,' brought to you by Fathom Events and Priceline.com. Through anecdotes, songs, jokes and poignant moments, Shatner relives his phenomenal path from classically trained Shakespearean actor to cultural icon.

Hotsy Totsy Burlesque Presents Tribute to STAR TREK at The Slipper Room Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2014


Kirk and Spock join Cherry Pitz at the Home For Wayward Girls And Fallen Women. 'Boldly go' to the Slipper Room and join us for a night of Star Trek themed burlesque acts featuring acts by: Apathy Angel, Brief Sweat, Fem Appeal, Hard Corey, Mary Cyn, Ruby Solitaire & hosted by Handsome Brad and Cherry Pitz. - We'll also be drinking a toast to birthday boy William Shatner!

TV Land's HOT IN CLEVELAND, SOUL MAN Premiere with Live Episodes Tonight
by TV News Desk - Mar 26, 2014


TVLand announces a LIVE television event: one hilarious hour with two LIVE back-to-back season premieres of original sitcoms – “Hot inCleveland” and “TheSoulMan.” “Hot in Cleveland” will go LIVE tonight, March 26 that 10pmET, and “The Soul Man” will follow at 10:30pmET.

WALKING WITH DINOSAURS Returns to North America this Summer
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 21, 2014


Dinosaurs once again roam the earth when the spectacular production, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS THE ARENA SPECTACULAR, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series, returns to North America this summer. The show that critics have called 'awesome', 'spectacular' and 'breathtaking' will commence a new tour in Cleveland from July 9-13, 2014. This updated production will showcase changes to the dinosaurs based on the latest scientific research including the likely feathering of some species. Worldwide, more than eight million people have seen this show in 243 cities and over 2,000 performances.

USA Network Exec Says PSYCH Characters May Return in Movie
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 20, 2014


Although the long-running cable-TV series “Psych” will come to an end March 26, that may not be the last that audiences see of fictional best friends Shawn Spencer and Burton “Gus” Guster, the president of USA Network said Monday night.

DIY Network Begins Production on New Series THE SHATNER PROJECT
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 17, 2014


The five-episode series, produced by Scott Sternberg Productions, will follow the home renovation of actor William Shatner, recognizable to television fans as Star Trek's original Captain James T. Kirk

THE REAL HISTORY OF SCIENCE FICTION Premieres 4/19 on BBC America
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 10, 2014


BBC AMERICA delves into the real history of science fiction with filmmakers, writers, actors and graphic artists looking back on their experiences and on how their obsession and imagination has taken them into the unknown. The new original documentary series is a BBC AMERICA and BBC Two co-production. The Real History of Science Fiction premieres Saturday, April 19, 10:00pm ET.

Starz Digital Media Buys Rights to George Takei Documentary TO BE TAKEI, Headed for SXSW
by Movies News Desk - Mar 8, 2014


Heading into the annual SXSW festival, Starz Digital Media has snagged the rights to the film, To Be Takei. The documentary about pop-culture icon George Takei premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival and was directed by Jennifer M. Kroot (It Came from Kuchar). The company has acquired all rights for U.S. and Canada. The company will distribute with a theatrical release planned for 2014. The announcement was made today by Kevin Kasha, Head of Acquisitions for Starz.

Hotsy Totsy Burlesque to Present Tribute to STAR TREK at The Slipper Room, 3/26
by Diana Heisroth - Mar 7, 2014


Kirk and Spock join Cherry Pitz at the Home For Wayward Girls And Fallen Women. "Boldly go" to the Slipper Room and join us for a night of Star Trek themed burlesque acts featuring acts by: Apathy Angel, Brief Sweat, Fem Appeal, Hard Corey, Mary Cyn, Ruby Solitaire & hosted by Handsome Brad and Cherry Pitz. - We'll also be drinking a toast to birthday boy William Shatner!

HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Concert, Jeff Daniels, Judy Kaye, Beth Leavel & More Set for 54 Below in Coming Months
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 28, 2014


This March, April and May at 54 BELOW presents a lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com.

John Goodwin Named President of Hollywood Christmas Parade's Advisory Board for Community, Celebrity Outreach
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 25, 2014


The Hollywood Christmas Parade is proud to announce that John Goodwin, President of Galaxy Press, Inc. has been appointed President, Hollywood Christmas Parade Advisory Board for Community and Celebrity Outreach.

Jeff Daniels, Beth Leavel, Rachel Potter & More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 24, 2014


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond:

The Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy to Return to Feinstein's at the Nikko, 4/27
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2014


Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are thrilled to welcome back The Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy - San Francisco's favorite Russian redhead - to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one-night-only with her hit show, Back in the USSR, A Voyage into the Beatles' Songbook on Sunday, April 27 at 8 p.m. Hailed as the Best Drag Act by the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Katya will take audiences on a musical adventure that examines her personal relationship with the Fab Four, as only Russia's (self proclaimed) greatest mezzo-soprano-understudy-turned-Countess, could envision. It's Abby Road meets The Met with a good dose of cabaret. Katya will be joined by her marvelous band, "The Spectial Players," and the sultry Mz. Sheelagh Murphy. Tickets for The Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy range in price from $30-$45 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

EPIX to Present All-Day Tribut to STAR TREK, 2/16
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 4, 2014


Premium entertainment network EPIX announced today that it will present an all-day tribute to Star Trek, including the world television premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness

Christopher Sieber, Linda Eder, Jeff Daniels, Beth Leavel and More Set for 54 Below, Feb-March 2014
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2014


This February and March at 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond, including Christopher Sieber, Annaleigh Ashford, Randy Graff, Melinda Doolittle, Jeff Daniels, Linda Eder, Andrea McArdle, Sondheim Unplugged, Taboo: 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert, Beth Leavel, Lindsay Mendez and Derek Klena.

Christopher Sieber, Linda Eder, Jeff Daniels, Beth Leavel and More Set for 54 Below, Feb-March 2014
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2014


This February and March at 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond, including Christopher Sieber, Annaleigh Ashford, Randy Graff, Melinda Doolittle, Jeff Daniels, Linda Eder, Andrea McArdle, Sondheim Unplugged, Taboo: 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert, Beth Leavel, Lindsay Mendez and Derek Klena.

A Visit To Shatner's World Is A Grand Trip
by Ellen Sterling - Jan 24, 2014


TV Lands HOT IN CLEVELAND, SOUL MAN to Premiere with Live Episodes 3/26
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2014


TVLand announces a LIVE television event: one hilarious hour with two LIVE back-to-back season premieres of original sitcoms – “Hot inCleveland” and “TheSoulMan.” “Hot in Cleveland” will go LIVE on Wednesday, March 26 that 10pmET, and “The Soul Man” will follow at 10:30pmET.

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