J.J. Abrams Reveals He Met With George Lucas Prior to Writing STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
by Stephi Wild - April 13, 2019 According to ComingSoon.net, J.J. Abrams recently revealed in an interview with IGN at Star Wars Celebration Event in Chicago, that he met with Star Wars creator George Lucas prior to writing the script for the upcoming installment of the franchise.... 
DATELINE NBC Announces First Original Podcast Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019 Dateline NBC expands the franchise onto a new platform with its first-ever original podcast series, 13 Alibis, marking the beginning of the newsmagazine's major push into podcasts. The seven-episode podcast, which is now available for download and streaming, features Dateline producer Dan Slepian as... 
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN to Fly Into Jacoby Symphony Hall October 2019
by Alan Henry - May 31, 2019 The Hogwarts Express will be making a stop at Jacoby Symphony Hall Oct. 12-13 as the Jacksonville Symphony presents Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert.... 
AMC Greenlights Third THE WALKING DEAD Spinoff
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2019 AMC today announced that it has greenlit the third series in the expanding universe of The Walking Dead, an original drama co-created by Scott M. Gimple, chief content officer of The Walking Dead universe, and Matt Negrete, who has been a writer and producer on The Walking Dead for the past five sea... 
Animated TRANSFORMERS Origin Story Coming to Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 15, 2019 Netflix, Hasbro and Rooster Teeth have teamed up to bring “Transformers: War for Cybertron” to Netflix in 2020, according to Variety. The animated series will tell the origin story of the Transformers universe.... 
CSI 20th Anniversary Event Series Rumored to Be in the Works
by Abigail Charpentier - February 10, 2020 Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports CBS is planning a “CSI” comeback in time for the series' 20th anniversary.... 
U.S. Adaptation of Japanese Superhero ULTRAMAN in the Works
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 11, 2018 U.S. transmedia producer Starlight Runner Entertainment is set to reboot Japanese superhero Ultraman, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Tokyo-based Tsuburaya Productions has tapped Starlight Runner to build out the Ultraman mythology for the digital age outside of Japan, to include a possible liv... 
HBO Max Acquires Preschool Animated Adventure LOVE MONSTER
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 17, 2020 HBO Max has picked up the U.S. rights to the quirky new preschool adventure Love Monster, from Boat Rocker Studios’, a division of global media company Boat Rocker Media. Episodes featuring the huggable and lovable monster are available now on the streamer. ... 
FINAL FANTASY XIV Being Developed For Live-Action Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 27, 2019 Sony Pictures Television and Hivemind, the production company behind Amazon's THE EXPANSE and Netflix's upcoming adaptation of THE WITCHER, announced today a new partnership with global video game powerhouse SQUARE ENIX to develop a first-of-its-kind, live-action adaptation of a beloved chapter from... 
ADHD Comes to The Drama Factory
by Stephi Wild - June 02, 2019 Join Aaron Mcilroy as he embarks on a wild and whacky journey into the fantastical world of learning disorders. This one-man comedy riot takes on the 'problems' of ADHD and other 'gifts'. Get a bird's eye view into the chaotic and beautiful mind of Mcilroy who has lived with this gift for half a cen... 
Box Office Report: TOY STORY 4 Wins the Weekend with $118 Million
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 24, 2019 Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 4 won the weekend box office with an estimated $118 million. The film fell short of the studio's $140+ million expectations. The film's performance is, however, the best of the franchise, beating Toy Story 3's $110.3 million opening in 2010.... 
Middleterranean Cuisine Pioneer Taboonette Launches Nationwide Franchise Expansion
by Marina Kennedy - September 06, 2018 The founders, management team, and executive chef from acclaimed NYC restaurant Taboon today announced that Taboonette Middleterranean Kitchen has launched its exclusive franchise program in select markets across the United States. The Taboonette franchise system provides potential franchise owner... 
Showtime Documentary Films Announces Comedy Store Docu-Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 22, 2019 Showtime Documentary Films today announced a four-part documentary series that will chronicle the history of the iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, directed and executive produced by Mike Binder (Black or White) and executive produced by Oscar®nominee and Emmy® winner Mike Tollin (THE FRANCHISE). Th...
Which Wich Opens First Connecticut Location in New Haven
by Marina Kennedy - January 15, 2019 The first Which Wich in the state of Connecticut is now open at 200 College Street, Space C07A, right across from Yale University's campus in New Haven. The restaurant officially opened on Monday, January 14, and is owned by wife-and-husband franchisees Vidhi Patel and Dr. Chintan Patel. The New Hav... 
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.... 
Nickelodeon to Develop New Animated GARFIELD Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 06, 2019 Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B), through one of its subsidiaries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paws, Inc., the entity holding global intellectual property rights to the Garfield and the U.S. Acres franchises–including corresponding rights related to content, consumer products,... 
Naomie Harris Joins VENOM 2 as Shriek
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 18, 2019 According to Variety, Oscar nominee Naomie Harris is in talks to join 'Venom 2' opposite Tom Hardy. She will play notorious Spider-Man villain Shriek.... 
Sean Spicer's DANCING WITH THE STARS Salary Hits Six Figures
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 21, 2019 Variety reports that former Trump White House press secretary Sean Spicer will make at least $125,000 for his work on the upcoming season of 'Dancing with the Stars.' ... 
Legendary to Produce Live-Action MY HERO ACADEMIA Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 24, 2018 A live-action feature film version of the Shueisha's Japanese manga franchise “My Hero Academia” is in the works at Legendary, according to Variety.... 
DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS: MAKING THE TEAM Renewed for Season 15
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020 CMT today announced its most popular and longest running series 'Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team' has been renewed for a monumental season 15, premiering later this fall. ... 
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: SPONTANEOUS POTTER, Gilded Balloon, Rose Theatre
by Christiana Rose - August 04, 2019 Spontaneous Potter is a playful, inventive piece, joyfully tapping into a generation of Potterhead's love of the franchise... 
Anthony Michael Hall Joins HALLOWEEN KILLS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2019 Variety reports that Anthony Michael Hall has joined 'Halloween Kills,' an upcoming sequel in the 'Halloween' franchise. Jamie Lee Curtis also stars. ... 
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Newly Remastered Collector's Edition Blu-ray Arrives On May 18
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2021 Relive every pulse-pounding moment of the original big-screen blockbuster MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE as it celebrates its 25th anniversary with a newly remastered Collector's Edition Blu-ray on May 18, 2021 from Paramount Home Entertainment. ... 
PHOTO: Get a First Look at the Poster For Season 6 of SUPERGIRL Featuring Dreamer
by Stephi Wild - August 08, 2020 The CW has given a first look at the poster for the upcoming sixth season of Supergirl! The poster puts Nia Nal, AKA Dreamer, front and center.... 
Light Hustle Publishes Book On Franchising By First Time Author Tim Conn
by Julie Musbach - August 21, 2019 Light Hustle Publishing, the imprint helmed by New York Times bestselling author Anna David, has released its first business book: 'No New Ideas: Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Successful Franchise' (ISBN: 978-1733853231), a step-by-step guide to franchising written by Certified Franch... |
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