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Shailene Woodley Will Star in THREE WOMEN on Showtime
by TV News Desk - July 22, 2021
THREE WOMEN is executive produced by Taddeo, showrunner Laura Eason, Kathy Ciric and Emmy Rossum. Louise Friedberg (Y: The Last Man, Borgen, Deliver Us) has signed on to direct the first two episodes, which she will also executive produce. 
HBO Max Renews THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE For A Second Season
by TV News Desk - July 22, 2021
THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, Broadway Video and Irony Point with Michael Che, Lorne Michaels, Erin Doyle serving as executive producers.
Sundance Institute Announces 10 Producers Lab Fellows
by TV News Desk - July 22, 2021
Sundance Institute today announced the participants for its weeklong Producers Lab, taking place July 25 - 29, and the participants in the Producers Summit, August 2 - 5, both taking place digitally on Sundance Co//ab.
rePRO Film Festival Announces Lineup for Second Year
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 22, 2021
The 2021 festival is presented in part by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Stober Lafer Foundation, Sheppard Foundation, the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund and Pam Schafler. 
Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever' Concert Experience Premieres Sept. 3 on Disney Plus
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2021
Fresh off the heels of her brand-new album, 'Happier than Ever,' the Disney+ original will feature an intimate performance of every song in the album's sequential order - for the first and only time - from the stage of the legendary Hollywood Bowl.
VIDEO: Lorde & Seth Meyers Go Day Drinking
by Sarah Leiber - July 22, 2021
Seth and Lorde spend a day drinking at Zero Bond, where they do things like drink Solar Power-themed cocktails, play a New Zealand slang drinking game and paint the Melodrama album cover.
Imprint Family Entertainment Launches With Animated Film GROOVE TAILS Starring Jamie Foxx
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 22, 2021
Imprint Family Entertainment will focus on creating, developing and producing family content across all medias, including film, TV and podcasts.   
Alison Luff Stars in Wrestling Drama HEELS, Premiering August 15 on Starz
by TV News Desk - July 21, 2021
Luff plays Staci Spade, Jack’s wife who learns that she has to contend with the emotional stakes her in-laws have invested in their wrestling goals and the demands it puts on her family.
The Music Center to Host Advance Screening Of AILEY Documentary
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2021
The Music Center and Center Dance Arts will honor the performing arts center's long-standing partnership with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the revered dance company founded by Alvin Ailey, by hosting a free screening of the new AILEY film on Sunday, August 1, 2021, in advance of the film's nationwide opening on August 6, 2021.
All-New Episode of REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL Debuts July 27
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 21, 2021
For up-to-the-minute updates about REAL SPORTS, follow on Twitter at @RealSportsHBO or join the conversation using #RealSports, and on HBO.com/realsports and facebook.com/realsports.    
Scoop: Coming Up on a Rebroadcast of HOLEY MOLEY on ABC - Thursday, August 5, 2021
by TV Scoop - July 21, 2021
Get all the scoop on HOLEY MOLEY, airing on ABC on Thursday, August 5, 2021!
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of WHEN NATURE CALLS on ABC - Today, July 22, 2021
by TV Scoop - July 21, 2021
Get all the scoop on WHEN NATURE CALLS, airing on ABC on today, July 22, 2021!
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for New Showtime Series UFO!
by Sarah Leiber - July 21, 2021
Directed by Mark Monroe (Icarus) and Paul Crowder (Riding Giants), the series is a co-production by Bad Robot and Zipper Bros Films.
Tony Winner Tonya Pinkins Will Direct THE ZOMBIE WEDDING Movie Adaptation
by TV News Desk - July 21, 2021
In The Zombie Wedding, a young South Carolina couple decides to go through with their long-awaited wedding – during the Zombie Apocalypse. Unfortunately, he’s a zombie and she’s not. Their families are nervous, but the humans prove to be overly judgmental.
Inevitable Foundation Launches Pipeline Program
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 21, 2021
Disabled screenwriters who have gone through programs from Inevitable Foundation’s Pipeline Partners are encouraged to reach out to their contact at their respective organization who will then refer them to the Screenwriting Fellowship with a priority application. 
Three-Part Documentary OBAMA: IN PURSUIT OF A MORE PERFECT UNION Debuts August 3
by TV News Desk - July 21, 2021
OBAMA: IN PURSUIT OF A MORE PERFECT UNION is directed by Emmy® winner Peter Kunhardt (HBO’s “True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight For Equality,” “John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls”, “King in the Wilderness”).
VIDEO: HBO Max Releases Trailer for Streetwear Competition Series THE HYPE
by Sarah Leiber - July 21, 2021
THE HYPE is produced by Scout Productions, the team behind the Max Original ballroom competition series “Legendary” and Emmy®-winning series “Queer Eye.”
RATINGS: LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN is the No. 1 Syndicated Talk Show for the 9th Straight Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 21, 2021
“Live with Kelly and Ryan” was the week’s most-watched daytime – network or syndicated – talk show (2.432 million) and marked its 70th consecutive week (including 13 weeks of ties) as the No. 1 daytime talk show among Women 25-54 – since the week of 3/9/20.
LMGI Hollywood Location Scouts Panel Returns to Comic-Con International
by TV News Desk - July 21, 2021
Working alongside directors and production designers, location scouts are the visual artists who bring forth every place that you see on the screen. These six location scouts, members of the Location Managers Guild International, will discuss the creative and logistical aspects of their jobs and relate some exciting anecdotes. 
VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Says She Quarantined With Alan Cumming Before Shooting SCHMIGADOON!
by Sarah Leiber - July 21, 2021
Kristin Chenoweth talks about how her TikTok career began, quarantining in a hotel with Alan Cumming before shooting Schmigadoon! and the time she accidentally sent cookies to her friend's funeral.
NIGHT COURT Star Charlie Robinson Passes Away at Age 75
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2021
Most recognized for his affable character, Mac, in the sitcom NIGHT COURT, 75 year old veteran  actor of stage, screen, and television, Charlie Robinson, passed away at Ronald Reagan UCLA.
WarnerMedia OneFifty Acquires A LA CALLE to Premiere on HBO Max in September
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2021
WarnerMedia OneFifty and Priority Pictures announced today the award-winning documentary A La Calle will premiere on HBO Max on Wednesday, September 15th, International Day of Democracy. 
Marja-Lewis Ryan Signs Overall Deal With Showtime
by TV News Desk - July 20, 2021
Ryan started off as a Los Angeles-based playwright. Among her numerous stage credits, Ryan wrote, directed and produced the world premieres of her plays Dysnomia, One in the Chamber, A Good Family and Bugaboo and The Silent One.
HBO Max Orders Rock Climbing Competition Series THE CLIMB
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 20, 2021
The series was developed by On the Roam, Sharma, and IPC, which will also executive produce and handle all production services.
Sundance Now Acquires US Rights to British Remake CALL MY AGENT!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 20, 2021
The English adaptation of Call My Agent! will keep the sensibilities and premise of the French series, in which the staff of a Parisian talent agency must hustle to keep clients happy after the abrupt death of their founder — all while juggling their own personal and love lives.

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