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THE NORTHMAN Sets Digital, 4K & Blu-ray by Michael Major
- May 31, 2022 Visionary director Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse) creates “an absolute beast of a movie” (Phil de Semlyen, Time Out) with his latest film, boasting an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Featuring epic action sequences and “packed with phenomenal performances” (Ross Bonaime, Collider) by Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, and Ethan Hawke.
WABC Executive Marilu Galvez Named President and General Manager of ABC7/WABC-TV New York by Michael Major
- May 31, 2022 Emmy® Award-winning journalist and WABC executive Marilu Galvez has been named president and general manager of WABC-TV, replacing Chad Matthews who stepped into the role of president, ABC Owned Television Stations, earlier this year. In her new role, Galvez has overall management responsibility for ABC7/WABC-TV and its ancillary businesses.
HBO Max Celebrates Pride By Launching A Custom Short-Form Series by Michael Major
- May 31, 2022 The page seeks to uplift, educate, and inspire all members of the LGBTQ+ community and beyond year-round. Titles that reflect the vibrant, nuanced spectrum of queerness will be prioritized and elevated across all pages, displaying HBO Max’s ongoing commitment to the LGBTQ+ community
Showtime Orders Comedy Series ENTITLED Starring and Executive Produced by Brett Gelman by Michael Major
- May 31, 2022 The series is co-produced by SHOWTIME and Channel 4 in the UK, in association with All3Media International. Harry Williams, Jack Williams and Sarah Hammond of Two Brothers Pictures – the producers of the Emmy® winning Fleabag and International Emmy nominee BACK TO LIFE – also executive produce.
VIDEO: Disney+ Releases STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH Season 2 Teaser Trailer by Michael Major
- May 31, 2022 Disney+ released the teaser trailer and logo for “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” Season 2, which was featured this weekend at Star Wars Celebration in a panel that included filmmakers Brad Rau, supervising director/executive producer; Jennifer Corbett, head writer/executive producer; and Matt Michnovetz, story editor.
ABC News Announces New Podcast Series Chronicling The Life And Legacy Of Mamie Till-Mobley by Michael Major
- May 31, 2022 ABC News has released the trailer for its new three-part podcast series, “Reclaimed: The Story of Mamie Till-Mobley.” Hosted by historian and ABC News contributor Leah Wright-Rigueur, the new series chronicles the life and legacy of Mamie Till-Mobley, whose fight for justice after her son’s brutal murder helped spark the civil rights movement.
Matthew Morrison Exits Role as Judge on Fox's SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE by BWW News Desk
- May 28, 2022 Back in April, the announcement broke that Broadway, film, and television's Matthew Morrison would be a judge on Fox's So You Think You Can Dance alongside JoJo Siwa and Stephen 'tWitch' Boss. The show's Season 17 premiere took place on May 18th from 9:00-10:00PM ET/PT. However, Deadline announced yesterday that the star has exited the show after refusing to follow production protocol.
Prince's 'Purple Rain' Tour Special to Air on PBS by Michael Major
- May 27, 2022 Now, for the first time, this powerful performance at Syracuse, New York’s Carrier Dome Prince and The Revolution has been entirely remixed from the original 2” multi-track master reels by engineer Chris James and re-mastered by Bernie Grundman, and the picture improved significantly.
Discovery+ Announces JACK OSBOURNE'S NIGHT OF TERROR: BIGFOOT by Michael Major
- May 27, 2022 One thing Jack Osbourne has never tackled is the world’s most mysterious cryptid – Bigfoot. Intrigued by the lore, Osbourne is taking his friend, actor Jason Mewes (“Clerks,” “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back”), on a remote quest to find proof of the infamous beast in the new two-hour discovery+ special JACK OSBOURNE’S NIGHT OF TERROR: BIGFOOT,
VIDEO: Disney+ Unveils Teaser Trailer for WILLOW by Michael Major
- May 26, 2022 “Willow” is a live-action fantasy adventure series based on the 1988 film. An epic period fantasy series with a modern sensibility set in an enchanted land of breathtaking beauty, “Willow” features a diverse international cast with Jonathan Kasdan, Ron Howard, Wendy Mericle, Kathleen Kennedy, and Michelle Rejwan serving as executive producers.
Disney+ Announces New STAR WARS Series ANDOR by Michael Major
- May 26, 2022 The “Andor” series will explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor and is joined by cast members Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough and Kyle Soller.
Good To Be Seen Films Completes Production of Mystical Short Film PURGY'S by BWW News Desk
- May 26, 2022 Good To Be Seen Films completed production of the mystical short film PURGY'S, which tells the story of a magical bar, where spirits from the other side can take human form and interact with those in their past who need reconnection and closure.
Adult Swim Announces Season Premiere of BIRDGIRL by Michael Major
- May 26, 2022 The new season reunites the following all-star voice cast: Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds) as Judy Ken Sebben/Birdgirl, Rob Delaney (Catastrophe) as Brian, Sonia Denis (Set It Up) as Evie, John Doman (Blue Valentine) as Dog With Bucket Hat, Kether Donohue (You’re the Worst) as Gillian, and more.
Ray Liotta Passes Away at 67 by Michael Major
- May 26, 2022 Liotta is most known for playing Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams and Henry Hill in Goodfellas. He has also been seen in the Bee Movie, The Many Saints of Newark, Blow, Wild Hogs, Hannibal, Marriage Story, and more.
Loretta Devine, Misty Copeland & More Join Disney's EUREKA! by Michael Major
- May 26, 2022 Also joining the cast in recurring guest roles are Ellie Kemper ('Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt') as the school librarian, Chee; Jack McBrayer ('30 Rock') as a pet kanga bird; Ryan Michelle Bathé ('The Endgame') as Barry's mom, Sierra; and Wendell Pierce ('Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan') as Barry's father, Cliff.
VIDEO: Netflix Debuts KEEP SWEET: PRAY AND OBEY Series Trailer by Michael Major
- May 26, 2022 The four-part documentary series features never-before-seen archival footage and harrowing personal stories from some of the courageous women and men who escaped. From forced underage marriage and pregnancy to a complete unraveling into an oppressive criminal cult under Warren Jeffs’ rule.
Simu Liu to Host TIME 100 Special on ABC Special Celebrating Time's Iconic Annual List by Michael Major
- May 26, 2022 Actor Simu Liu hosts the TIME100 Gala and one-hour special, which features musical performances by Mary J. Blige and Miranda Lambert, and appearances by members of the iconic list of the most influential people in the world including Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Quinta Brunson and others. Additional details will be shared in the coming weeks.
New PBS KIDS Series ROSIE'S RULES Sets Premiere by Michael Major
- May 26, 2022 ROSIE’S RULES stars 5-year-old Rosie Fuentes, a bilingual Mexican-American girl from suburban Texas who is just beginning to learn about how the great, big, fascinating world around her works. Featuring an engaging social studies curriculum, a dynamic cast of characters, catchy music, and hilarious stories.
VIDEO: Netflix Shares SNOWFLAKE MOUNTAIN Trailer by Michael Major
- May 26, 2022 Snowflake Mountain is a funny, warm-hearted reality show which takes a bunch of clueless kidults who aren’t yet living to their full potential and puts them through their paces at a wilderness survival retreat to try and kickstart them into standing on their own two feet. Watch the new trailer now!
Showtime and QVC Announce Collaboration in Support of Comedy Series I LOVE THAT FOR YOU by Michael Major
- May 26, 2022 Emmy nominee Vanessa Bayer, who portrays a home-shopping host and avid fan within the fictional series – will co-host a live one-hour multiplatform shopping show today on QVC with QVC host Jane Treacy. The show, titled Vanessa Bayer and Jane Treacy’s Must-Haves, will be broadcast live from QVC studios in West Chester, PA
CMA FEST Hosted by Dierks Bentley and Elle King To Air on ABC by Michael Major
- May 26, 2022 The three-hour primetime concert special, bringing Country Music’s Ultimate Fan Experience to a national television audience, will be hosted by Dierks Bentley and Elle King. This marks both Bentley and King’s “CMA Fest” hosting debut. Bentley takes the Nissan Stadium stage to perform Sunday, June 12.
Documentary Thriller NAVALNY By Director Daniel Roher To Stream On HBO Max by Michael Major
- May 25, 2022 The CNN Films and HBO Max co-produced documentary thriller NAVALNY, about anti-corruption Russian government opposition leader Alexei Navalny, will be available to stream on HBO Max. The film, directed by filmmaker Daniel Roher, follows Navalny after he survived an assassination attempt by poisoning with a lethal nerve agent.
Disney General Entertainment Content's Writing Program Celebrates Nearly 33 Years by Michael Major
- May 25, 2022 Disney General Entertainment Content’s (DGE) Writing Program celebrates 33 years as one of the entertainment industry’s best initiatives for identifying and championing unique voices. The program has served as a launching pad for many showrunners and producers today and is seen as one of the most successful television staff writer programs.
VIDEO: Idris Elba Stars in BEAST Film Trailer by Michael Major
- May 25, 2022 Idris Elba (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, The Suicide Squad) stars in a pulse-pounding new thriller about a father and his two teenage daughters who find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the savannah has but one apex predator.