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The Franchise follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story. 

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BWW Review: FRIENDSICAL, Worthing Pavilion Theatre Photo BWW Review: FRIENDSICAL, Worthing Pavilion Theatre
by Fiona Scott - October 05, 2019

It's been 25 years since a certain coffee shop-loving troupe appeared on our TV screens. FRIENDSICAL: A Parody Musical About Friends, written and directed by Miranda Larson, is a love letter to that sitcom series so many know and love. After debuting at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it is m...


Margot Robbie in Talks to Star in New PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN Film Written by Christ Photo Margot Robbie in Talks to Star in New PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN Film Written by Christina Hodson
by Stephi Wild - June 27, 2020

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a new female-front Pirates of the Caribbean film is coming to Disney, written by Christina Hodson. Margot Robbie is in talks to star....


VIDEO: Watch a New MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU Trailer Photo VIDEO: Watch a New MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU Trailer
by Michael Major - June 06, 2022

This summer, from the biggest global animated franchise in history, comes the origin story of how the world’s greatest supervillain first met his iconic Minions, forged cinema’s most despicable crew and faced off against the most unstoppable criminal force ever assembled in Minions: The Rise of Gru....


TLC Premieres For New Series DARCEY AND STACEY Photo TLC Premieres For New Series DARCEY AND STACEY
by A.A. Cristi - June 29, 2020

TLC is giving 90 Day Fiancé fans more to love of Darcey and Stacey Silva. The adventure begins Sunday, August 16 at 10PM ET/PT following new episodes of HAPPILY EVER AFTER?...


VIDEO: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter Discuss BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC on TODAY SHOW Photo VIDEO: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter Discuss BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC on TODAY SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - October 30, 2020

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter sit down with NBC’s Joe Fryer to discuss “Bill & Ted Face the Music,” the third film in the “Bill & Ted” series. The actors reflect on their time on the set of the original film, what it was like to reunite and their careers outside of the franchise....


Leslie Odom Jr. to Lead Sequel to THE EXORCIST Photo Leslie Odom Jr. to Lead Sequel to THE EXORCIST
by TV News Desk - July 26, 2021

The sequel will serve as the first of three new films in the franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It will be released in theaters on October 13, 2023. ...


EDINBURGH 2021: BWW Review: KILL ME NOW, Summerhall Online Photo EDINBURGH 2021: BWW Review: KILL ME NOW, Summerhall Online
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 18, 2021

Welcome to undertaker Anna Morgan-Jones’ live Zoom webinar. Her goal? To sell you the lucrative franchise model of her “end-of-life celebration” funeral business. But can the self-confessed grief guru successfully make it through her PowerPoint presentation – full of rainbow coffins, leopard print h...


Discovery+ Sets 90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE Season 2 Premiere Date Photo Discovery+ Sets 90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE Season 2 Premiere Date
by Michael Major - October 06, 2021

Discovery+ has announced that fans can begin streaming season two of the wildly popular series 90 Day: Single Life on Friday, November 12 with a special two hour premiere on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service....


VIDEO: Peacock Drops PITCH PERFECT Spinoff Series Teaser Trailer Photo VIDEO: Peacock Drops PITCH PERFECT Spinoff Series Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - October 05, 2022

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the first Pitch Perfect film, which premiered in theaters October 5, 2012, Peacock has shared the first teaser trailer for its new spinoff series, Bumper in Berlin. The new series features Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland, Flula Borg, Lera Abova, and Jameela Jamil....


VIDEO: On This Day, July 13- Happy Birthday, Sir Patrick Stewart! Photo VIDEO: On This Day, July 13- Happy Birthday, Sir Patrick Stewart!
by A.A. Cristi - July 13, 2020

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of legend of stage and screen, Sir Patrick Stewart!...


VH1 Unveils Four-Part LOVE & HIP-HOP: SECRETS UNLOCKED Photo VH1 Unveils Four-Part LOVE & HIP-HOP: SECRETS UNLOCKED
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 10, 2020

VH1 unveils four-part 'Love & Hip Hop: Secrets Unlocked' special kicking off on Monday, January 4th at 8:00pm ET/PT. ...


Anthony Ramos in Talks to Join TRANSFORMERS Sequel Photo Anthony Ramos in Talks to Join TRANSFORMERS Sequel
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 01, 2021

Transformers, based on the Hasbro toy line, has been a massively successful property for Paramount, according to Variety. The first film in the franchise, starring Shia LaBeouf, was released in 2007. ...


Photo Flash: AMC Reveals First Look at Third Series in THE WALKING DEAD Universe Photo Photo Flash: AMC Reveals First Look at Third Series in THE WALKING DEAD Universe
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 03, 2019

AMC released today first-look images from the upcoming third series in The Walking Dead Universe. The series will make its panel debut at New York Comic Con this Saturday, October 5 at 11:30am, with participants including Co-Creators Scott M. Gimple and Showrunner Matt Negrete, along with cast membe...


Anthony Ramos in Talks to Join TRANSFORMERS Sequel Photo Anthony Ramos in Talks to Join TRANSFORMERS Sequel
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 01, 2021

Transformers, based on the Hasbro toy line, has been a massively successful property for Paramount, according to Variety. The first film in the franchise, starring Shia LaBeouf, was released in 2007. ...


ZOMBIELAND Writers Could See the Film on Broadway Photo ZOMBIELAND Writers Could See the Film on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2019

The writers of the film Zombieland 2 chatted with Deadline recently, where they talked about what could be next for the franchise....


Houston Symphony Screens STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Live Photo Houston Symphony Screens STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Live
by Julie Musbach - October 23, 2019

The Houston Symphony brings the most critically lauded of the Star Wars films to Jones Hall: Episode 5, the second movie of the franchise, a?oeStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Backa??a?"in Concert. Houston audiences can experience this blockbuster film like never before: on the big screen above the orc...


Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez Win Emmy For 'Agatha All Along' From WANDAVIS Photo Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez Win Emmy For 'Agatha All Along' From WANDAVISION
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2021

Songwriting duo Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez have won their first Emmy Award for the song 'Agatha All Along' from WandaVision....


VIDEO: Peacock Drops PITCH PERFECT: BUMPER IN BERLIN Trailer Photo VIDEO: Peacock Drops PITCH PERFECT: BUMPER IN BERLIN Trailer
by Michael Major - November 02, 2022

Peacock has released the video trailer for their new musical comedy series, PITCH PERFECT: BUMPER IN BERLIN. In the new Pitch Perfect spinoff series for Peacock, starring Sarah Hyland, Jameela Jamil, and more. Plus, listen to the first single from the series' upcoming soundtrack!...


VIDEO: Watch the First Trailer For All New WALKING DEAD Spinoff Series Photo VIDEO: Watch the First Trailer For All New WALKING DEAD Spinoff Series
by Stephi Wild - October 05, 2019

AMC has released the first trailer for the upcoming third series in The Walking Dead Universe. The series made its panel debut at New York Comic Con this Saturday, October 5 at 11:30am, with participants including Co-Creators Scott M. Gimple and Showrunner Matt Negrete, along with cast members Aliya...


VIDEO: Watch the Final HALLOWEEN ENDS Trailer Photo VIDEO: Watch the Final HALLOWEEN ENDS Trailer
by Michael Major - September 27, 2022

After 45 years, the most acclaimed, revered horror franchise in film history reaches its epic, terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers, in a final confrontation unlike any captured on-screen before. Only one of them will surviv...


Emilio Estevez to Reprise His Role in THE MIGHTY DUCKS Disney+ Series Photo Emilio Estevez to Reprise His Role in THE MIGHTY DUCKS Disney+ Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 13, 2020

Emilio Estevez is reprising his iconic role as beloved Coach Gordon Bombay in the new Disney+ original series “The Mighty Ducks.” Based on the '90s hit franchise, the 10-episode series will premiere later this year on the streaming service.  In addition to starring, Estevez will serve as an executiv...


Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez Win Emmy For 'Agatha All Along' From WANDAVIS Photo Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez Win Emmy For 'Agatha All Along' From WANDAVISION
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2021

Songwriting duo Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez have won their first Emmy Award for the song 'Agatha All Along' from WandaVision....


THE WALKING DEAD Holiday Special Will Air on AMC+ Dec. 13 Photo THE WALKING DEAD Holiday Special Will Air on AMC+ Dec. 13
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 02, 2020

AMC+ is the home of the first-ever The Walking Dead Holiday Special, debuting Sunday, December 13 exclusively on the premium streaming bundle....


FRIDAY THE 13TH Prequel Series CRYSTAL LAKE Receives Series Order at Peacock Photo FRIDAY THE 13TH Prequel Series CRYSTAL LAKE Receives Series Order at Peacock
by Michael Major - October 31, 2022

Peacock has picked up the Friday the 13th expanded prequel series CRYSTAL LAKE. Series comes from A24 and writer, showrunner and executive producer Bryan Fuller. A24, Marc Toberoff, Victor Miller and Rob Barsamian will also executive produce. ...


Anthony Ramos in Talks to Join TRANSFORMERS Sequel Photo Anthony Ramos in Talks to Join TRANSFORMERS Sequel
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 01, 2021

Transformers, based on the Hasbro toy line, has been a massively successful property for Paramount, according to Variety. The first film in the franchise, starring Shia LaBeouf, was released in 2007. ...






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