World Premiere of BORG/MCENROE to Open 2017 Toronto International Film FestivalJuly 31, 2017TIFF will serve up one of the most exciting duels in sports history to kick off the 42nd Toronto International Film Festival®. The World Premiere of BORG/MCENROE will be the Opening Night Gala film at Roy Thomson Hall on September 7. Directed by Janus Metz and written by Ronnie Sandahl, the film stars Shia LaBeouf, Sverrir Gudnason and Stellan Skarsgård.
Discovery Communications Acquires Scripps' HGTV, Food Network & MoreJuly 31, 2017Discovery Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) (“Discovery”) and Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNI) (“Scripps”) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for Discovery to acquire Scripps in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $14.6 billion, or $90 per share, based on Discovery's Friday, July 21 closing price.
College Football Analysts Rod Gilmore & More Sign New Deals with ESPNJuly 31, 2017ESPN has signed new deals with several of its prominent college football voices in advance of the 2017 season. Dusty Dvoracek, Rod Gilmore, Brock Huard, Tom Luginbill and Greg McElroy will all continue to serve as game analysts and contribute to ESPN's college football coverage.
Oliver Platt & More Among Talent Attached to IFC's Development SlateJuly 31, 2017 On the heels of the critically acclaimed Brockmire, the highest-rated first season show in the network's history, IFC has today announced 11 new comedy projects as part of their development slate for 2018 series consideration including a new scripted half hour executive produced by Oliver Platt.
AMC Announces Year-Round Documentary Series AMC VISIONARIESJuly 31, 2017AMC has announced from the Television Critics Association (TCA) Press Tour that it will be producing a year-round documentary series AMC VISIONARIES, partnering with prolific artists to unveil the untold stories and fascinating histories of pop culture genres from the masters themselves.
AMC Orders New Original Series DIETLAND from Marti NoxonJuly 31, 2017AMC announced at the Television Critics Association (TCA) Summer 2017 Press Tour, AMC that it has greenlit a new dramatic series DIETLAND, from Marti Noxon ('Mad Men,' 'UnReal,' 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 'Sharp Objects,' 'Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce') and based on Sarai Walker's 2015 novel of the same name.
SundanceTV to Premiere New Psychological Thriller LIAR, 9/27July 31, 2017SundanceTV has announced the taut psychological thriller LIAR will premiere Wednesday, September 27th at 10p/9c. The six-part series, which was created, written and executive produced by BAFTA and Golden Globe(R) nominated producers and screenwriters Harry and Jack Williams' of Two Brothers Pictures and stars Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt ('Downton Abbey') and BAFTA's Sian Phillips Award recipient Ioan Gruffudd (Fantastic Four).
Samantha Morton Stars in Sundance Now's Chilling New Mini-Series RILLINGTON PLACEJuly 31, 2017Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service dedicated to bringing viewers high-quality original and exclusive TV series, and acclaimed independent films and documentaries, announced today the acquisition of BAFTA nominated mini-series RILLINGTON PLACE through a deal with BBC Worldwide North America.