Freeform Announces Script to Series Deal for New Dramedy, PARTY GIRLS
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 28, 2019 Freeform announced today that it has signed a script to series deal for “Party Girls,” a half-hour, single-camera dramedy inspired by the true story of Ericka Suzanne, daughter of the first female leader of the Black Panther Party, Elaine Brown. Set in Oakland in the '70s, “Party Girls” will follow ... 
Freeform Promises a Very Merry Holiday with Two Original Christmas Features
by Tori Hartshorn - July 09, 2018 Freeform doubled down on their promise to make the holiday season bigger than ever by announcing casting for two original holiday movies today. Actors Francia Raisa (“grown-ish”), Charles Michael Davis (“Younger”), Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Moesha”), Gavin Stenhouse (“Allegiance”), Shanica Knowles (“The Yo... 
Freeform Inks Script to Series Deal for PARTY GIRLS With Platform One Media, Laurence Fishburne's Cinema Gypsy and Picture It Productions
by Tori Hartshorn - January 28, 2019 Freeform announced today that it has signed a script to series deal for 'Party Girls,' a half-hour, single-camera dramedy inspired by the true story of Ericka Suzanne, daughter of the first female leader of the Black Panther Party, Elaine Brown. Set in Oakland in the '70s, 'Party Girls' will follow ... 
Academy Award Winner John Ridley Joins Epix Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM Produced by ABC Signature Studios
by Macon Prickett - June 19, 2018 Multi-award winning writer-director John Ridley (American Crime) has signed on to direct the first episode of the EPIX® original series, Godfather of Harlem, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, starring and executive produced by Oscar® winner Forest Whitaker.... 
ABC's New Crime Series TAKE TWO Set to Premiere June, 21
by Macon Prickett - May 14, 2018 ABC's “Take Two,” the network's newest procedural crime series starring Rachel Bilson (“Hart of Dixie,” “Nashville”) and Eddie Cibrian (“CSI: Miami,” “Rosewood”), is set to premiere THURSDAY, JUNE 21, at 10 p.m. EDT.... 
The CW to Develop Revenge Dark Comedy From Jordan Reddout, Gus Hickey
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2018 The CW is set to develop a drama series from writers Jordan Reddout and Gus Hickey, according to Variety.... 
Netflix Acquires Rights To THE LAST SUMMER, Starring KJ Apa and Maia Mitchell
by Tori Hartshorn - June 11, 2018 Netflix Acquires Rights To THE LAST SUMMER, Starring KJ Apa and Maia Mitchell... 
Freeform's GROWN-ISH and Scholly Announce $125,000 Student Loan Payoff
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 02, 2019 To celebrate the second season of “grown-ish,” premiering TONIGHT, JAN. 2 (8:00 p.m. EST), Freeform has teamed with the scholarship app Scholly to announce a student loan payoff of up to $125,000 for current students and graduates with an outstanding loan balance. Acknowledging that student loans ha... 
Freeform Begins Production on Josh Thomas' EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY Pilot
by Macon Prickett - July 09, 2018 Today, Freeform officially begins production on the pilot “Everything's Gonna Be Okay” in Los Angeles. Written by Josh Thomas, the creator of the critically acclaimed, heartwarming dramedy-series “Please Like Me,” the half-hour comedy pilot introduces Nicholas (played by Thomas), a neurotic 25-year-... 
Freeform Renews GROWN-ISH for Third Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 05, 2019 Avoiding a sophomore slump, critically acclaimed series “grown-ish” has been picked up for a third season on Freeform. Starring Yara Shahidi, Trevor Jackson, Francia Raisa, Emily Arlook, Jordan Buhat, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Luka Sabbat and Deon Cole; the series is a contemporary take on the iss... 
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of GROWN-ISH Prep For the SATs
by Macon Prickett - March 27, 2018 The cast of 'grown-ish' tests their SAT skills in this fun featurette from Freeform. The season 1 finale of “grown-ish” airs WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 (8:00 – 8:31 p.m. EDT) on Freeform.... 
VIDEO: Yara Shahidi Talks Harvard, Prince, and Eddie Murphy
by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2018 Yara Shahidi appeared on last night's Jimmy Kimmel Live. Yara talks about getting into Harvard, her new 'Black-ish' spin-off called 'Grown-ish,' growing up around Prince, and working with Eddie Murphy. Check out the clip below!... 
BLACK PANTHER Leads Nominations for the NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 13, 2019 The nominees for the 50th NAACP Image Awards were exclusively announced today at the Television Critics Association's (TCA) TV One's joint press conference with Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP and Alfred Liggins, Chairman and CEO of TV One. The winners will be revealed during the Two... 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles Hosts Annual ACCESSORIES FOR SUCCESS Scholarship Luncheon
by Tori Hartshorn - April 17, 2018 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) hosts its annual Accessories for Success Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, April 22nd at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills presented by City National Bank. Three exemplary women, who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and support for chi... 
Freeform Sets A STAGE FOR EVERYONE at Summit
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2019 Freeform announced today the second annual Freeform Summit, a network and industrywide event featuring some of the biggest names at the forefront of the network's 2019 programming slate, to be held in Hollywood on THURSDAY, MARCH 28. The summit will also spotlight key influencers, tastemakers and po... 
Karey Burke Named President, ABC Entertainment, Following Channing Dungey's Decision to Step Down From the Role
by Tori Hartshorn - November 16, 2018 Karey Burke, current head of Freeform original programming development, has been named president, ABC Entertainment, following the decision by Channing Dungey to step down from the role.... 
Diggy Simmons Returns For GROWN-ISH Season 2
by Tori Hartshorn - September 18, 2018 Today, Freeform announced the start of production on season two of hit comedy series “Grown-ish.” Reprising his role as Doug is musical artist, rapper and actor Diggy Simmons in a recurring role for season two, quickly became a fandom favorite for his character's relationship with Jazz Forster. Simm... 
Freeform Announces Panels for Second Annual Summit
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 06, 2019 Freeform announced today its panels and participants for the second annual Freeform Summit, a network and industrywide event featuring some of the biggest names at the forefront of the network's 2019 programming slate, to be held in Hollywood on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27. Themed “A Stage for Everyone,” th... 
EIGHTH GRADE, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Among Winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 18, 2019 The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories a... 
MTV to Host Midterm 'Election Afterparty' in Miami
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 22, 2018 MTV kicked off the final phase of its first ever midterm campaign,'+1 the Vote,' by announcing a series of new initiatives and plans for an 'Election Afterparty' at Miami Dade College (MDC) on Tuesday, November 6 th from 7PM to 10PM ET. The event is set to be the largest youth-focused election party... 
Jayne Bieber Upped to Senior Vice President, Production Management and Operations, Freeform
by Tori Hartshorn - March 20, 2018 Jayne Bieber has been upped to senior vice president, Production Management and Operations at Freeform; it was announced today by Tom Ascheim, president, Freeform, to whom she reports. Bieber oversees ProdCo, the network's in-house production entity responsible for original scripted series such as “... 
Freeform Pilot PARTY OF FIVE Finds its Leading Four
by Tori Hartshorn - October 22, 2018 Today, Freeform announced the four actors cast in the highly anticipated pilot “Party of Five.” Brandon Larracuente, Emily Tosta, Niko Guardado and Elle Paris Legaspi will take on the roles of the Buendía siblings; Emilio, Lucia, Beto and Valentina, respectively; who struggle to survive together as ...
MTV to Host Midterm 'Election Afterparty' in Miami
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 22, 2018 MTV kicked off the final phase of its first ever midterm campaign,'+1 the Vote,' by announcing a series of new initiatives and plans for an 'Election Afterparty' at Miami Dade College (MDC) on Tuesday, November 6 th from 7PM to 10PM ET. The event is set to be the largest youth-focused election party... 
ABC Studios Picks Up Nine New Series for 2018 - 2019 Season Slate
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018 ABC Studios and ABC Signature Studios had another successful selling season with nine new series going into production between the two studios.... 
TEEN CHOICE 2018 Kicks Off Summer with Second and Final Wave of Nominees
by Macon Prickett - June 22, 2018 The second and final wave of TEEN CHOICE TM 2018 nominees have been announced and music artists Cardi B and Selena Gomez lead with four nominations each. In film, "The Greatest Showman," "Black Panther" and "Solo: A Star Wars Story" each received four nods. "Riverdale" leads in television with seven... |
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