The Handmaid's Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States. Facing environmental disasters and a plunging birthrate, Gilead is ruled by a twisted fundamentalism in its militarized
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Billy Porter Will Appear on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 22, 2021
His electric portrayal of Pray Tell in FX's breakthrough series 'Pose' earned him a Golden Globe nomination and a Critics' Choice Award nomination. On screen, Porter recently appeared on 'American Horror Story: Apocalypse' and Baz Luhrman's 'The Get Down' on Netflix....
Kevin Feige & Kari Skogland Will Participate in BANFF World Media Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 31, 2021
Thursday, June 17th: Presented in partnership with the Director’s Guild of Canada, this exclusive conversation will take place between Skogland and Feige, who’ve joined forces as director and executive producer, respectively, of Marvel Studios’ new series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier....
VIDEO: Watch the Season Four Trailer for THE HANDMAID'S TALE
by Sarah Leiber - March 30, 2021
The cultural phenomenon picks up where we left off, with June’s fight for freedom against Gilead. But the risks she takes bring unexpected and dangerous new challenges, and her desire for justice and revenge threaten to consume her and destroy her most cherished relationships....
RSC Announces BBC Broadcast of THE WINTER'S TALE and Return to Live Performances With THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2021
With the one-year anniversary of theatres being forced to close in sight, the Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that audiences will now get the chance to see The Winter’s Tale and The Comedy of Errors, two of its postponed 2020 major Shakespeare productions....
The Creative Coalition Awards $220,000 in Grants to Filmmakers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 11, 2021
Jenrette will share the story of a young Black girl who goes on a journey to combat obesity and free herself from her family’s “big boned” label. Kessler will explore obesity in comedy and speak to some of today’s biggest comedians about the weight of being overweight....
Hulu Presents Upcoming Lineup of Original Programming
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 25, 2021
The company also announced a series order for new original limited series “Iron Mike” from 20th Television and the team behind “I, Tonya,” as well as an early third season renewal for “Animaniacs” from Steven Spielberg. ...
Jody Friedman, Award-Winning Songwriter, Music Supervisor & Producer, Joins Rocket Songs
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 23, 2021
Boasting an extensive collaboration network of music industry leaders as well as his own songwriting and music producing experience, Friedman is excited to further Rocket Songs’ mission....
Rocket Songs Hires New Director of Content Acquisition, Jody Friedman
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 19, 2021
Online song marketplace and licensing platform, Rocket Songs, welcomes music supervisor, songwriter and producer Jody Aaron Friedman as its new Director of Content Acquisition....
Red Bull Theater Presents a REMARKABLE PODVERSATION with Robert Cuccioli and Laila Robins
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 18, 2021
RED BULL THEATER today announced that its offerings will continue on Monday, March 1st at 7:30 PM with a RemarkaBULL Podversation with one of the classical theater’s power couples: Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli and Laila Robins will join host Nathan Winkelstein, for a conversation focused on...
Penfriend Releases Video for 'Exotic Monsters'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 17, 2021
Sparked by a throwaway phrase from Margaret Atwood's ‘The Handmaid's Tale’, ‘Exotic Monsters’ is a laundry list of asynchronous human needs and desires; a reflection of our increasingly confused, disconnected and polarised lives....
Jake Heggie and Margaret Atwood Collaborate on SONGS FOR MURDERED SISTERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2021
On the morning of September 22, 2015, in Renfrew County, Ontario, a single man went on a killing spree, brutally murdering three ex-partners in their separate homes. The murders devastated the rural Ottawa Valley community where baritone Joshua Hopkins grew up - his sister, Nathalie Warmerdam, was o...
Shudder Announces Killer Lineup Of Eleven Movie Premieres In Eleven Weeks
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 14, 2021
Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, today announced its unbeatable lineup of eleven new Shudder Original and Shudder Exclusive films set to premiere on the service over the next eleven weeks....
San Francisco Opera Presents Virtual Performances of TOSCA, LA BOHÈME and More
by A.A. Cristi - December 01, 2020
The artists and artistry of San Francisco Opera will be on full display in Celebrating the Voices of San Francisco Opera, a virtual event premiering on Friday, December 4 at 7:30 pm Pacific. ...
Dana Walden Reorganizes Studio and Platform Original Content Operations Under Her Purview
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 01, 2020
Dana Walden, Chairman of Entertainment, Walt Disney Television, announced today a restructure of the expansive television production and original content businesses under her purview....
Tony Winner Lillias White Joins SEARCH PARTY Season Four
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 24, 2020
Beloved comedy thriller “Search Party” returns to HBO Max for its fourth season in January 2021. In the new season, “Dory” (Alia Shawkat) is held prisoner by her psychotic stalker “Chip” (Cole Escola), who is determined to make Dory believe that they are best friends....
Fort Worth Opera Announces World Premiere Film BERNADETTE'S COZY BOOK NOOK
by A.A. Cristi - November 18, 2020
Fort Worth Opera has announced the world premiere film of composer Joe Illick and librettist Mark Campbell's Bernadette's Cozy Book Nook. ...
San Francisco Opera Presents CELEBRATING THE VOICES OF SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
by A.A. Cristi - November 10, 2020
The artists and artistry of San Francisco Opera will be on full display in Celebrating the Voices of San Francisco Opera, a virtual event that will be unveiled at sfopera.com, YouTube and Facebook on Friday, December 4 at 7:30 pm Pacific. ...
JAGGED LITTLE PILL's Jane Bruce Stops By SOUP TROUPE ONLINE
by A.A. Cristi - October 31, 2020
Tune in on Sunday, November 1 at 3PM EST for SOUP TROUPE ONLINE. Hosted by co-founder Danny Feldman (Hide and Seek) and co-president Dani Wergiles, the livestream is streamed every weekend to discuss soups and more with special guests. Join Jagged Little Pill's Jane Bruce for stories, Q&As, and mo...
Inprint Announces November Virtual Events with Margaret Atwood and More
by A.A. Cristi - October 27, 2020
Inprint, Houston's major literary arts nonprofit organization presents the 2020/2021 40th anniversary season of the Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series. ...
Brendan C. Callahan and Maria Dalanno Stop by SOUP TROUPE ONLINE
by A.A. Cristi - October 21, 2020
Tune in on Sunday, October 25 at 3PM EST for SOUP TROUPE ONLINE. Hosted by co-founder Danny Feldman (Hide and Seek) and co-president Dani Wergiles, the livestream is streamed every weekend to discuss soups and more with special guests. ...
Jennifer Ashley Tepper to Stop By SOUP TROUPE ONLINE
by A.A. Cristi - October 15, 2020
Tune in on Saturday, October 18 at 4PM EST for SOUP TROUPE ONLINE. Hosted by co-founder Danny Feldman (Hide and Seek) and co-president Dani Wergiles, the livestream is streamed every weekend to discuss soups and more with special guests. ...
THE TWO PRINCES Podcast Starring Noah Galvin and Ari'el Stachel Returns for Third Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 15, 2020
Today, Gimlet | A Spotify Studio announced that the hit fantasy adventure podcast "The Two Princes," starring Noah Galvin (Booksmart, Dear Evan Hansen) and Ari'el Stachel (The Band's Visit) will return for its third season on Tuesday, Oct. 20. All seven episodes of the new season will be available t...
Analise Scarpaci and Ashley Reyes Join SOUP TROUPE ONLINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2020
Tune in on Saturday, October 10 at 2PM EST for SOUP TROUPE ONLINE. Hosted by co-founder Danny Feldman (Hide and Seek) and co-president Dani Wergiles, the livestream is streamed every weekend to discuss soups and more with special guests. Join Analise Scarpaci and Ashley Reyes for stories, Q&As, and...
Emerson Steele Stops By SOUP TROUPE ONLINE This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - September 25, 2020
Tune on Saturday, September 26 at 12PM EST for SOUP TROUPE ONLINE. Hosted by co-founder Danny Feldman (Hide and Seek) and co-president Dani Wergiles, the livestream is streamed every weekend to discuss soups and more with special guests. ...
A WEST WING SPECIAL TO BENEFIT WHEN WE ALL VOTE Premieres Oct. 15 on HBO Max; Lin-Manuel Miranda Guest Stars
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 22, 2020
Standing in solidarity with the spirit behind National Voter Registration Day, HBO Max announced today that A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote will premiere on the platform on October 15....
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