QUEEN SUGAR Season Three Debuts With Two-Night Premiere Event May 29 on OWN
by Macon Prickett - March 21, 2018 “Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“A Wrinkle in Time,” “13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its third season with a two-night premiere event on OWN Tuesday, May 2... 
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for OWN's QUEEN SUGAR Season Three
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018 In the series' third season, the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy Award-nominated director Ava DuVernay and executive producer Oprah Winfrey, returns as the Bordelons find themselves continuing their fight to save their family farm and father's legacy as they navigate their own persona... 
BWW Interview: Playwright Chloe Hung and ISSEI, HE SAY at NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy - April 03, 2018 The New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) will present the world premiere of Chloe Hung's Issei, He Say (Or the Myth of the First) from April 19 to May 20. The winner of of an Edgerton New Play Award, it is directed by Lisa James and stars Stan Egi, Kathleen Kwan, Fenton Li, and Christina Liang. Bro... 
2018 PaleyFest LA Initial Talent Announced: Barbra Streisand, Allison Janney, Seth MacFarlane and More!
by Macon Prickett - February 08, 2018 The Paley Center for Media today announced the initial group of talent who will be participating in its 35th annual PaleyFest LA, Hollywood's ultimate TV fan festival, March 16-25, at the DOLBY Theatre in Hollywood. PaleyFest LA 2018 gives fans access to special screenings, exclusive conversations, ... 
Director Ava Duvernay to Receive Industry Visionary Award at American Black Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2017 Director and producer Ava DuVernay is a fearless director and storyteller, who has continued to create awareness and opportunities through her art and ABFF Honors is proud to present her with the 2018 ABFF Honors Industry Visionary Award.... 
Ashley Judd, Cedric the Entertainer, Keke Palmer Join PaleyFest Fall TV Previews
by Emily Bruno - August 22, 2017 ET, CBS, EPIX, FOX. NBC, and Netflix have added additional talent to their featured panels at the annual 2017 PaleyFest Fall TV Previews (September 6-16, 2017).... 
Ryan Murphy to Appear in Conversation with Barbra Streisand at PaleyFest, Select Panels Streamed Live, and More
by Julie Musbach - March 16, 2018 The Paley Center for Media today announced Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and director Ryan Murphy will join beloved entertainer Barbra Streisand in conversation at the opening night of PaleyFest LA 2018 on March 16. The PaleyFest Icon Tribute to Ms. Streisand marks the first time she has been... 
OWN's QUEEN SUGAR Season Premiere Delivers 2.1 Million Viewers and Ranks as #1 Cable Telecast for Women 25 - 54
by Macon Prickett - June 05, 2018 The season three premiere of OWN's popular drama series “Queen Sugar” (5/29/18) delivered 2.1 million viewers and ranked as Tuesday night's #1 cable telecast in OWN's key demographic of women 25-54 (L+3). The acclaimed drama from award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay and executive producer Oprah Winf... 
Judith Light, Laura Dern and More Among NYWIFT's 2017 Muse Honorees
by TV News Desk - November 21, 2017 New York Women in Film & Television has announced the honorees for this year's Muse Awards on December 14th: Laura Dern (actor), Judith Light (actor) and Amy Emmerich (Refinery29 CCO); Regina K. Scully (filmmaker and CEO of Artemis Rising Foundation) will receive the Loreen Arbus Changemaker Award; ... 
Freeform's Original Series FAMOUS IN LOVE Returns for Second Season Today
by TV News Desk - April 04, 2018 Based on the novel by Rebecca Serle published by Little, Brown and Company, FAMOUS IN LOVE follows ordinary college student Paige (Bella Thorne), who got her big break after auditioning for the starring role in a Hollywood blockbuster, and her friends and co-stars as they try to navigate the bumpy w... 
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network June 2018 Highlights
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand – and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in original scripted and unscripted programming and attracts sup... 
Discovery, Inc. Introduces New Company to the Marketplace
by Tori Hartshorn - April 11, 2018 Just one month after Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) completed its acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive, President and CEO David Zaslav and other company executives will provide a first look at the new global leader in real life entertainment to investors, advertisers, buyers, a... 
BURLESQUE NUTCRACKER to Feature Live Jazz Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2017 The producers of the wildly popular holiday spectacular Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker take their award-winning production to an all-new level this season with the debut of an original, evening-length score of arrangements performed live on-stage by a nine-piece jazz orchestra for the ... 
VIDEO: Ava DuVernay Talks Hiring Female Directors and Taking on NEW GODS on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Macon Prickett - May 22, 2018 Ava DuVernay recaps jurying the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, explains why she only hires female directors for Queen Sugar and talks about taking on the film adaption of DC Comics' New Gods....
Ryan Murphy to Appear in Conversation with Barbra Streisand at PaleyFest, Select Panels Streamed Live, and More
by Julie Musbach - March 16, 2018 The Paley Center for Media today announced Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and director Ryan Murphy will join beloved entertainer Barbra Streisand in conversation at the opening night of PaleyFest LA 2018 on March 16. The PaleyFest Icon Tribute to Ms. Streisand marks the first time she has been... 
Jayne Houdyshell to Star in JC Lee's RELEVANCE at MCC Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2017 MCC Theater today announced that Tony Award winner and MCC alum Jayne Houdyshell (The Humans; A Doll's House, Part 2; Coraline at MCC Theater) will star in the World Premiere production of Relevance, written by JC Lee ('How to Get Away With Murder,' 'Looking') with direction by Tony Award nominee Li... 
New Scripted Dramedy AMERICAN WOMAN Premieres on Paramount Network, 6/7
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2018 AMERICAN WOMAN, a new half-hour scripted dramedy set amid the sexual revolution and rise of feminism in the 1970s will premiere on Paramount Network on Thursday, June 7 at 10:00pm ET/PT. The 12- episode series from John Wells Productions in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television stars A... 
The Paley Center For Media Announces Festival Lineup For PALEYFEST L.A.
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2018 The Paley Center for Media today announced the lineup for PaleyFest LA 2018 which will mark thirty-five years as the premier television festival. Running March 16-25, at the iconic DOLBY Theatre, the milestone anniversary celebration will include the cast and creative teams of today's most acclaimed... 
OWN Announces Premiere Date for New Romantic Drama LOVE IS ____, Debuting 6/19
by Tori Hartshorn - May 08, 2018 OWN announced today its new original one-hour romantic drama from award-winning producers Mara Brock Akil ('Being Mary Jane,' 'The Game,' 'Girlfriends') and Salim Akil ('Black Lightning') will premiere on Tuesday, June 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (after Tyler Perry's 'The Haves and the Have Nots at 9 p.m. E... 
Photo Flash: First Look at Ensemble Theatre Company's THE CITY OF CONVERSATION
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2018 ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY is thrilled to announce the third show of its 2017-2018 Season, the 2014-2015 Outer Critics Circle & Drama Desk award nominee for Best Play, THE CITY OF CONVERSATION, written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Cameron Watson. Meredith Baxter and Sharon Lawrence star in this... 
Epix Greenlights Batman Prequel Series PENNYWORTH
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018 Premium cable network EPIX® announced today a straight-to-series greenlight of the DC origin story PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, executive producer/writer Bruno Heller (Gotham, The Mentalist, Rome) and executive producer/director Danny Cannon (Gotham, CSIseries).... 
Travis Quentin to Join Chico's Angels in Newest Show CHICAS ARE 4EVER
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2017 Chico's Angels wants to introduce their new hunky-co-star, Travis Quentin for their upcoming theatrical musical/play 'Chicas are 4Ever.'...
Judith Light, Laura Dern and More Among NYWIFT's 2017 Muse Honorees
by TV News Desk - December 14, 2017 New York Women in Film & Television has announced the honorees for this year's Muse Awards on December 14th: Laura Dern (actor), Judith Light (actor) and Amy Emmerich (Refinery29 CCO); Regina K. Scully (filmmaker and CEO of Artemis Rising Foundation) will receive the Loreen Arbus Changemaker Award; ... 
AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Tori Hartshorn - February 05, 2018 AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE Celebrates 10th Anniversary... 
OWN Announces Two New Series from Prolific Producer Will Packer
by Tori Hartshorn - April 17, 2018 OWN Announces Two New Series from Prolific Producer Will Packer... |
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