The Rookie is inspired by a true story. John Nolan is the oldest rookie in the LAPD. At an age where most are at the peak of their career, Nolan cast aside his comfortable, small town life and moved to L.A. to pursue his dream of being a cop. Now, surrounded by rookies twenty years his junior, Nolan must navigate the dangerous, humorous and unpredictable world of a "young" cop, determined to make his second shot at life count.
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REASONABLE DOUBT to Make Broadcast Television Premiere
by Michael Major - November 03, 2022
The drama series - from writer and executive producer Raamla Mohamed, and executive producer and director Kerry Washington - is produced by ABC Signature and streams exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. Mohamed leads an all-Black writing staff on the series. “Reasonable Doubt” stars Emayatzy Corineal...
ABC Picks Up New Unscripted Comedy Series THE PRANK PANEL
by Michael Major - November 01, 2022
Johnny Knoxville, Eric Andre and Gabourey Sidibe form the all-star panel of “pranxperts,” taking viewers behind the scenes as they help to plot and plan elaborate and diabolical schemes. The Panelists serve as mentors and saboteurs, with celebrity guests sometimes joining the fun. ...
ABC to Debut THE PARENT TEST Unscripted Series
by Michael Major - October 25, 2022
Based on a hit Australian television format, “The Parent Test” will explore the many distinctively different parenting styles. From helicopter to child-led parents, 12 families are put under the microscope in the ultimate parenting stress test and will share learnings about emotional hot-button ...
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Performs with Babyface on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - October 21, 2022
R&B crooner Babyface sits down with Jennifer and reveals meeting Stevie Wonder for the first time and being intimidated to collaborate with him. The “Girls Night Out” singer and Jennifer recall their first lunch date. Plus, Babyface and Jennifer sit down at the piano to create original songs ...
Jesse Roper To Return With New LP 'Horizons' Tomorrow
by Michael Major - September 29, 2022
With a famously raucous live show, a diverse history of international touring, burgeoning streaming numbers, sync placements in major TV shows, and an ever-expanding fanbase, Jesse Roper returns tomorrow with Horizons, his third album and first full-length release in over four years. And now, announ...
Pasadena Playhouse Announces Free Ticket Initiative for SANCTUARY CITY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 28, 2022
Pasadena Playhouse has announced a Free Ticket Initiative for its critically acclaimed production of Sanctuary City by Pulitzer Prize-winner Martyna Majok (Cost of Living) which is now in its last two weeks through October 9 only....
Dylan Conrique Releases 'get over you'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022
Multi-talented artist and singer-songwriter Dylan Conrique has released her newest single, “get over you.' With soft piano and melodic vocals that build into a powerful chorus, “get over you” is an intimate, mid-tempo track. Dylan co-wrote the track alongside Peter Fenn and Deza, with producti...
ABC to Preview Fall Primetime Lineup With New Special
by Michael Major - August 26, 2022
Ahead of the highly anticipated debut of ABC’s fall programming slate, the network invites viewers to enjoy a preview of its primetime lineup, featuring an early look at new drama series “Alaska Daily,” starring Oscar® winner Hilary Swank, as well as the latest addition to “The Rookie” fr...
Octavia Spencer, Jennifer Aniston & More to Celebrate Norman Lear in ABC Special
by Michael Major - August 25, 2022
Honoring the life and legacy of the remarkable storyteller, activist and philanthropist Norman Lear, the one-night-only celebration features intimate conversations, special performances and surprise reunions that pay homage to the man behind some of television’s greatest stories in celebration of ...
East West Players to Present the World Premiere of THE GREAT JHERI CURL DEBATE in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 18, 2022
East West Players will present the world premiere of The Great Jheri Curl Debate. Written by Inda Craig-Galván and directed by Scarlett Kim, The Great Jheri Curl Debate performs September 15 through October 9, press night is September 17. ...
Casting Announced For Week Three of The Blank Theatre's 30th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - July 18, 2022
Casting has been announced for week three of The Blank Theatre's 30th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. Being presented as digital shorts, the next three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be available to stream on Vimeo July 22–28. ...
Freeform Picks Up THE WATCHFUL EYE Drama Series
by Michael Major - June 30, 2022
Emily Fox (“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”) is showrunner and executive producer. Ryan Seacrest Productions’ Ryan Seacrest, Nina Wass, Andrea Shay and Jeffrey Reiner serve as executive producers with Reiner (“Dirty John”) directing the pilot. The series is produced by ABC Signature. ...
K-Pop Group Itzy Reveals First World Tour Details
by Michael Major - June 23, 2022
South Korean girl group ITZY has revealed tour details on their THE 1ST WORLD TOUR . The 5-member group consisting of Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna will embark on their first ever US concert tour with a 10-show run this fall. ITZY will officially release the new mini album “CHECKMATE” ...
ABC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for 2022-2023 Season
by Michael Major - June 16, 2022
ABC has set fall premiere dates for its new and returning series for the upcoming 2022-2023 season, including new female-led dramas “Alaska Daily” and “The Rookie: Feds” as well as the newest primetime game show “Celebrity Jeopardy!” Return dates have also been set for “Abbott Elementa...
Nicholas Galitzine & Taylor Zakhar Perez Join Matthew López's RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE
by Michael Major - June 01, 2022
Marking his feature directorial debut, Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López (The Inheritance) will direct the film and adapt the script from McQuiston’s novel. Find out who will star and everything we know about the film. ...
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. Additio...
Janelle James to Host ABC'S THE FINAL STRAW Competition Series
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022
The stakes are high as four teams of colorful contestants face off to combat tremendous tipping towers. Each life-sized themed tower is chock full of various objects ranging from basketballs to small kitchen appliances as contestants try to successfully pull items from the stack without tipping it o...
ABC Unveils 2022-2023 Fall Primetime Schedule
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022
Craig Erwich, president, Hulu Originals & ABC Entertainment, today unveiled the ABC primetime schedule for the 2022-2023 fall season, featuring a strong, returning slate of established, fan-favorite shows and two new powerhouse scripted series, both anchored by bold and compelling female leads....
TOAST Comes to Studio Underground Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 14, 2022
Black Swan State Theatre Company and The Blue Room Theatre presents TOAST by Liz Newell, 5 May to 15 May, 2022, Studio Underground....
The LAPD and the FBI Come Together for Two-Part Episode of THE ROOKIE
by Marissa Tomeo - April 10, 2022
In part one of the two-part event, titled “Simone,” Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and the LA division of the FBI enlist the help of FBI trainee Simone Clark (Niecy Nash) when one of her former students is suspected of terrorism following an explosion at a local power station. “The Rook...
Toby Schmitz And Alison Whyte To Star In PETER PAN - THE 360° ADVENTURE
by A.A. Cristi - April 06, 2022
Toby Schmitz and Alison Whyte will be joining the cast of upcoming major theatrical production Peter Pan - The 360° Adventure in the coveted roles of Captain Hook and Mrs Darling, which opens its Australian tour in Melbourne in June....
All-Star Cast Records Dominique Morisseau's Compelling PIPELINE For L.A. Theatre Works
by A.A. Cristi - March 08, 2022
L.A. Theatre Works, the world's leading producer of audio theater, is honored to add Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau to its extensive collection of state-of-the-art audio theater, the largest library of its kind in the world. ...
Strand Theater Company to Stage Regional Premiere of BLACK SUPER HERO MAGIC MAMA
by Marissa Tomeo - March 03, 2022
The Strand Theater Company will continue its 14th consecutive season as Baltimore’s women-centric company with a regional premiere of Black Super Hero Magic Mama by Inda Craig-Galvan. Directed by Aladiran Wetzel. Assistant Directed by Sadia Alaio....
Dennis Quaid Comes To Thousand Oaks in May
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2022
Dennis Quaid is an Emmy Award and two-time Golden Globe nominee, who's known for his roles in hit films The Rookie, The Day After Tomorrow, Traffic, Vantage Point, Frequency, The Parent Trap, Soul Surfer, The Right Stuff, Breaking Away, Midway and American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story....
Niecy Nash Set To Guest Star in Multiple Episodes of ABC's THE ROOKIE
by Michael Major - February 08, 2022
Niecy Nash (“Reno 9-1-1,” “Claws”) is set to guest star as Simone Clark in two embedded pilot episodes of the ABC police drama “The Rookie” from eOne and ABC Signature. Her episodes set the stage for a potential untitled spinoff next season allowing the franchise to expand beyond the Los...
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