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....
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 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....
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....
Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga to Reprise Roles in Third ANNABELLE Movie
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2018 Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga have signed on to reprise their roles in the 'The Conjuring' spinoff, according to Variety....
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...
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....
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....
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?...
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...
East Coast Wings + Grill Unveils Refreshed & Elevated Menu
by Marina Kennedy - May 08, 2018 East Coast Wings + Grill, a growing family-dining franchise acclaimed for its wide variety of nationally award-winning buffalo wing flavors, has unveiled a refreshed menu featuring a new look and fan-favorite food items that are now here to stay....
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....
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. ...
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!...
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...
Reboot of CELEBRITY DEATHMATCH Starring Ice Cube in the Works at MTV Studios
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 05, 2018 Deadline reports that MTV Studios will revive classic MTV series Celebrity Deathmatch. They will develop a reimagined version of the claymation cult-favorite stop-motion satire that skewered celebrities, politicians and everyone in between during its famed original run, with Ice Cube attached to sta...
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. ...
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...
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...
BWW Review: STAR TREK IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - June 04, 2018 The Royal Albert Hall is about a month into its inaugural Festival of Science - a range of talks, screenings, concerts and comedy events that are taking enthusiasts of all ages on an exploration of space, both factual and fictional. This weekend was no exception, with special screenings of two of th...
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. ...
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....
Joe Budden and Cyn Santana Return to VH1's LOVE & HIP HOP: NEW YORK
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 27, 2018 After a four year hiatus, fan favorites Joe Budden and Cyn Santana return to VH1's 'Love & Hip Hop: New York' on Monday, November 26 at 8:00PM ET/PT. The new 'it' couple star alongside several newcomers and series vets who are climbing their way to the top in the city that never sleeps. VH1's 'Love ...
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... |