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After returning from Alcatraz, Bumpy Johnson seeks to regain control of Harlem. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family, led by Vincent "Chin" Gigante.

Epix Sets Premiere Date for BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY Docuseries Photo Epix Sets Premiere Date for BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY Docuseries
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 08, 2020

Premium television network EPIX® announced today that four-part docuseries By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem will premiere on November 8, 2020 at 10 PM ET/PT....


Season Two of GET SHORTY Premieres 8/12 on EPIX Photo Season Two of GET SHORTY Premieres 8/12 on EPIX
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2018

Premium pay television network EPIX(R) announced that the second season of its critically-acclaimed original series from MGM Television, Get Shorty, will debut on Sunday, August 12 at 9 PM ET/PT. The dark comedy, based in part on the 1990's bestselling Elmore Leonard novel of the same name and creat...


Kate Walsh, Robert Askins, Thomas Keegan and More to Take Part in Play-PerView's Live Photo Kate Walsh, Robert Askins, Thomas Keegan and More to Take Part in Play-PerView's Live Streamed Play Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 22, 2020

Having raised over $20,000 to date in support of arts organizations and other charities impacted by the COVID-19 virus, Play-PerView announces programming and casting for five upcoming events through May 8th....


EPIX Greenlights OUR LADY, LTD Starring Sir Ben Kingsley Photo EPIX Greenlights OUR LADY, LTD Starring Sir Ben Kingsley
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2018

EPIX® has greenlit Our Lady, LTD, a 10-episode modern noir drama from MGM Television starring Academy Award® winner Sir Ben Kingsley.  The series follows James, a young grifter, as he attempts to prey upon Pastor Byron Brown (Kingsley), who turns out to be far more dangerous than he suspects. ...


MADE IN NY Productions Take Home 16 Emmy Awards Photo MADE IN NY Productions Take Home 16 Emmy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - September 21, 2020

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment congratulates a?oeMade in NYa?? productions for their wins at the 72nd Annual Primetime and Creative Emmy Awards.  In total, 5 New York City productions were awarded 16 Emmys; while 23 local productions were nominated for more than 80 awards. ...


Ben Aldridge Cast in Epix's PENNYWORTH Photo Ben Aldridge Cast in Epix's PENNYWORTH
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 15, 2018

Ben Aldridge has been cast in the lead role of Thomas Wayne in the upcoming EPIX drama series PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC....


EPIX to Premiere NFL: THE GRIND Photo EPIX to Premiere NFL: THE GRIND
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 08, 2019

Premium television network EPIX(R) and NFL Films will team up this fall on the weekly series NFL: The Grind, premiering Wednesday, September 11 at 9pm eastern time and airing for 17 episodes throughout the entirety of the 2019 NFL season. Featuring a yet-to-be-named host, NFL: The Grind will serve a...


Polly Walker Joins PENNYWORTH In A Recurring Role Photo Polly Walker Joins PENNYWORTH In A Recurring Role
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2018

Polly Walker has joined the cast in the recurring role of “Peggy Sykes” for the upcoming EPIX drama series PENNYWORTH.  PENNYWORTH is from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC....


Forest Whitaker Joins the David E. Talbert Family Holiday Musical, JINGLE JANGLE Photo Forest Whitaker Joins the David E. Talbert Family Holiday Musical, JINGLE JANGLE
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 31, 2018

Forest Whitaker joins the David E. Talbert family holiday musical for Netflix. The film is titled 'Jingle Jangle.'...


VIDEO: Forest Whitaker Stars in the Trailer for GODFATHER OF HARLEM Photo VIDEO: Forest Whitaker Stars in the Trailer for GODFATHER OF HARLEM
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 21, 2019

EPIX has released the first trailer for its original series Godfather of Harlem – starring Oscar winner Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito, Paul Sorvino, Nigel Thatch, and Ilfenesh Hadera....


Jason Flemyng Joins Cast of Epix's PENNYWORTH Photo Jason Flemyng Joins Cast of Epix's PENNYWORTH
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 30, 2018

Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) has joined the cast in the series regular role of villain “Lord Harwood” in the upcoming EPIX drama series PENNYWORTH. PENNYWORTH is from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC....


EPIX Announces Season Two of PENNYWORTH Photo EPIX Announces Season Two of PENNYWORTH
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 12, 2020

New casting announcements for this season include Lucius Fox, who will be played by Simon Manyonda (His Dark Materials) and Melanie Troy, who will be played by Jessica de Gouw (The Hunting, Gretel and Hansel). ...


Forest Whitaker To Star In New Epix Scripted Drama GODFATHER IN HARLEM Photo Forest Whitaker To Star In New Epix Scripted Drama GODFATHER IN HARLEM
by Tori Hartshorn - April 25, 2018

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Forest Whitaker has signed on to star in the new straight-to-series scripted drama GODFATHER IN HARLEM. The new EPIX show got a 10 episode order. In addition to starring in, Whitaker will also executive produce. Read more about the news from The Hollywood Reporte...


OWN Announces Additional Cast for Ava DuVernay's CHERISH THE DAY Photo OWN Announces Additional Cast for Ava DuVernay's CHERISH THE DAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the directorial lineup and additional casting for the first installment of the anticipated new romantic anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” created and executive produced by Emmy® winner/Academy Award®-nominee Ava DuVernay (“Queen Sugar,” “When They See Us”)...


EPIX Unveils Development Slate Photo EPIX Unveils Development Slate
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 20, 2020

Premium network EPIX revealed a slate of projects in development, setting the stage for a bold lineup of original content through 2020 and beyond.  The announcement, from EPIX President Michael Wright, comes on the heels of the network launching a dynamic schedule of original content in 2019, includ...


Playwrights Horizons Stages Tori Sampson's IF PRETTY HURTS... Photo Playwrights Horizons Stages Tori Sampson's IF PRETTY HURTS...
by Julie Musbach - January 03, 2019

Playwrights Horizons presents the world premiere of If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka, written by Tori Sampson, directed by Leah C. Gardiner, and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly, February 15-March 31, 2019 in the Mainstage Theater at Playwrights Horizons...


Talent Manager ChiChi Anyanwu Launches CHI Talent Management Photo Talent Manager ChiChi Anyanwu Launches CHI Talent Management
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2020

After the economic effects of the coronavirus crisis left her unemployed, talent manager ChiChi Anyanwu turned adversity into opportunity and launched CHI Talent Management to represent Broadway, film and television artists....


KATY KEENE, LOOKING FOR ALASKA to Premiere at TRIBECA TV FESTIVAL Photo KATY KEENE, LOOKING FOR ALASKA to Premiere at TRIBECA TV FESTIVAL
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 12, 2019

The Tribeca TV Festival will return September 12-15 for its third edition.The lineup is a showcase of new series debuts, new episodes from fan favorites, talks with creators and stars, and one-night-only events that can only be seen at Tribeca. The 2019 Tribeca TV Festival will take place at Regal B...


School is Back in Session! Freeform's Hit Comedy GROWN-ISH Begins Production on Seaso Photo School is Back in Session! Freeform's Hit Comedy GROWN-ISH Begins Production on Season Two in Los Angeles
by Tori Hartshorn - September 18, 2018

Today, Freeform announced the start of production on season two of the critically acclaimed comedy series “grown-ish.” From “black-ish” executive producer Kenya Barris, “grown-ish” is a contemporary take on the current issues facing both students and administrators in the world of higher education....


Paloma Faith Joins the Cast of PENNYWORTH Photo Paloma Faith Joins the Cast of PENNYWORTH
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 19, 2018

Paloma Faith has joined the cast in the series regular role of “Bet Sykes,” a spirited, sadistic and sharp-tongued villain, in the upcoming EPIX drama series PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC....


Academy Award Winner John Ridley Joins EPIX Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM, Joining Fores Photo Academy Award Winner John Ridley Joins EPIX Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM, Joining Forest Whitaker
by Tori Hartshorn - June 19, 2018

Multi-award winning writer-director John Ridley (American Crime) has signed on to direct the first episode of the EPIX(R) original series, Godfather of Harlem, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, starring and executive produced by Oscar(R) winner Forest Whitaker....


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the EPIX Original Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the EPIX Original Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 13, 2019

Premium network EPIX released a brand-new tease for the original series Godfather of Harlem – premiering Sunday, September 29 and starring Oscar winner Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito, Paul Sorvino, Nigel Thatch and Ilfenesh Hadera....


VIDEO: THE CHAOS TWINS Are Joined by Special Guest, Casting Director Erica A. Hart Photo VIDEO: THE CHAOS TWINS Are Joined by Special Guest, Casting Director Erica A. Hart
by The Chaos Twins - August 12, 2020

Tune in at 4pm to watch the next episode right here at BroadwayWorld or on Facebook Live. This week's special guest is casting director Erica A. Hart!...


EPIX Renews GODFATHER OF HARLEM for Second Season Photo EPIX Renews GODFATHER OF HARLEM for Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2020

Premium cable network EPIX® announced today that Godfather of Harlem, its Forest Whitaker led, critically-acclaimed drama from ABC Signature Studios, which is a part of Disney Television Studios, will return for season two.  The 10-episode sophomore season, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstei...


TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Tramell Tillman on Bob Moses Photo TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Tramell Tillman on Bob Moses
by Nicole Rosky - November 11, 2019

the political giants they play onstage. Today, watch as Tramell Tillman gives us a lesson on Bob Moses....






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