HBO Max & WarnerMedia Greenlight New DEGRASSI Series
by Michael Major - January 13, 2022 The new teen and family series helmed by showrunners Lara Azzopardi (Backstage, The Bold Type, Mary Kills People) and Julia Cohen (Riverdale, A Million Little Things, The Royals) will include 10 hour-long episodes. Additionally, HBO Max has picked up the U.S. rights for the entire 14-season library ...
ASSEMBLE Immersive Audio Tour Extends In Brooklyn
by Stephi Wild - November 04, 2021 An extension has been announced of the critically-acclaimed production of ASSEMBLE, created by David Blackman, Talya Chalef, and Jess Kaufman. ASSEMBLE, a self-guided socially distanced, solo experience will continue at a location in Brooklyn, to be revealed post-ticket purchase. ...
1st Stage Announces Brand New Virtual Masters' Class Series Beginning On May 15
by A.A. Cristi - April 20, 2021 1st Stage has announced its brand-new series called the Masters' Class, beginning May 15 and spanning an inspiring array of new topics in theatre and performance. ...
LOONEY TUNES to Honor Broadway in BYE, BYE BUNNY Musical Movie
by Michael Major - June 15, 2022 From Warner Bros. Animation, the original animated family movie event will feature original dynamic song and dance numbers and new orchestrations from the Warner Bros. library of legendary movie musicals, which include 42nd Street, Little Shop of Horrors, Victor Victoria, Cabaret, the Wizard of Oz, ...
Cartoon Network Studios Debuts New Animated Shorts Program CARTOON CARTOONS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 15, 2021 Shorts produced through Cartoon Cartoons will vary in length and subject matter, from character driven and comedic narratives to experimental animation, for a variety of audiences spanning preschoolers to adults....
Disney's THE LION KING Will Debut in the Middle East This November
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2022 Marking its 25-year anniversary, the world-famous, award-winning musical is set for a historical 4-week run in the UAE capital from November 16 to December 10 at Yas Island's Etihad Arena....
Marc Buhaj to Lead Unscripted Series and Specials for Disney Branded Television
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 19, 2021 To help drive and diversify the content offering for Disney's streaming and linear platforms, Marc Buhaj has been named vice president, Unscripted Series and Specials, Disney Branded Television....
The Road Theatre Company Announces Return to Live Performances With Three Plays in Repertory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 28, 2021 THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY has announced its return to live performances with three plays performing in repertory. THE PLAY YOU WANT, written by Bernardo Cubria and directed by Michael John Garcés, will begin previews on Tuesday, February 8; will open on Friday, February 11 at 8pm and run through Sund...
HBO Max Renews 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS for a Second Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 17, 2020 HBO Max today announced a second season pickup for holiday dating series 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS. 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS follows single “leads” as they meet potential love interests and go on the titular 12 dates in the hopes of finding that special someone to bring home for the holidays. ...
New Fest, New York's Leading LGBTQ+ Film Organization, Announces Lineup for 2nd Annual NEWFEST PRIDE Series
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022 NewFest, New York’s leading LGBTQ+ film and media organization and one of the world's most respected LGBTQ+ film festivals, has announced the full lineup for its second annual NewFest Pride event - a summer film series returning this year from June 2-6 in a hybrid format featuring a mix of exclusive...
New Fest, New York's Leading LGBTQ+ Film Organization, Announces Lineup for 2nd Annual NEWFEST PRIDE Series
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022 NewFest, New York’s leading LGBTQ+ film and media organization and one of the world's most respected LGBTQ+ film festivals, has announced the full lineup for its second annual NewFest Pride event - a summer film series returning this year from June 2-6 in a hybrid format featuring a mix of exclusive...
Helen Mirren to Host HARRY POTTER HOGWARTS TOURNAMENT OF HOUSES Competition Series
by Michael Major - September 15, 2021 In celebration of the 20-year anniversary of the film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the special is set to tape later this month and premiere later this year as a simulcast event on Cartoon Network’s ACME Night and TBS, followed by its premiere on HBO Max....
VIDEO: Showtime Reveals ZIWE Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - November 01, 2022 The second installment of episodes will feature Ziwe’s signature sit-down interviews with guests including Michael Che, Julia Fox, Amber Riley, Blake Griffin, Joel Kim Booster, Bob The Drag Queen, DeRay Mckesson, Drew Barrymore and Wayne Brady. Laura Benanti, Jackie Hoffman, and more will make guest...
HBO Documentary Films And The Gotham Film & Media Institute Announce New Documentary Development Initiative
by Michael Major - June 02, 2022 HBO and The Gotham will provide resources and mentorship to support the development of documentary projects and select grantees will have the opportunity to receive additional funding. Funding for these grants is sponsored by HBO Documentary Films, OneFifty and WBD Access....
Meet the Cast of COMPANY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2021 Company has officially returned to Broadway as of November 15. Meet the current cast and learn more about who is bringing this production to the stage!...
Pioneer of 'Urban Primitive Pop Art' Billy The Artist Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 22, 2022 Billy The Artist who bridged the divide between the fine art and commercial design worlds with his acclaimed “Urban Primitive Pop Artist,” died in New York City at the age 57 on Saturday, January 22, 2022....
Buy Tickets For Kathryn Allison in Women of The Wings Volume 4 At 54 Below
by Grace Cutler - August 20, 2022 Kathryn Allison will join Women of The Wings Volume 4: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers on September 30th at 9:30pm....
Adult Swim Launches Four New Digital Short Spinoffs Inspired by RICK AND MORTY & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 19, 2021 “We see it as our mission to put something hilarious within a fingers’ swipe of anyone on the planet,” said Michael Ouweleen, president of Adult Swim. “These shorts are a way to meet the next generation of Adult Swim fans where they are, while giving our creators another format to play in and innova...
WarnerMedia Kids & Family and Sesame Workshop Expand Content Partnership
by Michael Major - March 08, 2022 Sesame Street Mecha Builders, the first of many new Sesame Workshop originals for WarnerMedia’s Cartoonito preschool programming block. More animated series and specials, including newly greenlit family miniseries Charlotte’s Web, upcoming preschool shows Bea’s Block and a Sesame Street-themed reima...
MAGNOLIA NETWORK, FOOD NETWORK to Simulcast Premiere of “Silos Baking Competition” on Sunday, June 12 at 8:00/7:00C
by Marina Kennedy - June 12, 2022 Watch on as home bakers travel to Waco, Texas, for a friendly, one-hour competition that celebrates the joy that comes from time spent in the kitchen. Filmed in front of a live audience at The Silos in Waco, Texas, six bakers are challenged to perfect a favorite sweet-treat recipe for a $25K cash pr...
Rachel Chavkin and André De Shields Reunite to Create New Greek Myth Podcast LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS
by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2021 The Onassis Foundation and the TRAX podcast network for tweens from public media organization PRX today announced Live from Mount Olympus, a new podcast produced in partnership with theatre ensemble the TEAM, combining the magic of audio and contemporary theatre with the power of Greek myth....
Lion Forge Animation Makes Leadership Moves Amidst Studio Growth Entering Third Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 17, 2022 David Steward II's Lion Forge Animation studio (Academy Award-winning Hair Love) is expanding its leadership team as the company, known for championing diversity, authenticity, and underrepresented communities, continues to scale production and development activity in just its third year....
Dean Edwards Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square, September 1- 3
by A.A. Cristi - August 29, 2022 Comedy Works has announced that Dean Edwards will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square....
ID's MURDER UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Returns This November for Second Season
by Michael Major - October 26, 2022 This November, ID’s hit series, MURDER UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, returns with more dark and deadly cases of crimes tied around America’s sacred pastime of spending evenings under the bright glow of stadium lighting. Building off of its gripping freshman season, new episodes take an unflinching ...
HAMILTON, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Debbie Allen, Viola Davis and More Nominated for 52nd NAACP Image Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2021 The full-list of nominees for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards were announced today in a special virtual event on NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram channel hosted by Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose, actress and singer Chloe Bailey, actress Erika Alexander, actor, dancer, and choreograph... |