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Julio Torres' COLOR THEORIES, Sarah Pidgeon Among Nominees for 2026 Gotham Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026

Nominations have been revealed for the 2026 Gotham Television Awards, with Julio Torres' Color Theories, Sterophonic star Sarah Pidgeon, and Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe, among the nominees.

Video: Watch the Trailer for Jack Thorne's LORD OF THE FLIES Series
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 6, 2026

Netflix debuted the official trailer for the new series adaptation of Lord of the Flies, created and written by acclaimed playwright and Emmy-winner Jack Thorne, based on the classic novel by William Golding. Watch it now.

Jack Thorne-Penned LORD OF THE FLIES Adaptation Sets Netflix Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026

Netflix has set the premiere date for its new series adaptation of Lord of the Flies, created and written by acclaimed playwright and Emmy-winner Jack Thorne, based on the classic novel by William Golding.

Stephen Dorff To Headline Embattled From Writer David McKenna
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 25, 2018

Blitz Films and Straight Up Films announce that Stephen Dorff (“True Detective,” BLADE) has been signed to star in director Nick Sarkisov's English-language debut EMBATTLED. Written by David McKenna (AMERICAN HISTORY X, GET CARTER, BLOW), the film also includes McKenna's son, Colin, who was born with Williams Syndrome and inspired a supporting role for the film. Sarkisov is set to produce for Blitz Films, alongside Kate Cohen for Straight Up Films, and Scott LaStaiti, with Blitz co-founder Sergey Sarkisov and Dorff serving as executive producers. Eryl Cochran from Blitz Films will oversee production. The film is scheduled to shoot in Alabama this September.

Lifetime Announces Airdates for Feature Movies THE SIMONE BILES STORY & More
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 16, 2017

Lifetime kicks off 2018 with a trio of feature movies based on the true stories of three women who have made lasting impressions in our world.

PHOTO: HBO Shares First Look at Al Pacino as Joe Paterno
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2017

HBO has shared a first look photo for HBO Films' UNTITLED BARRY LEVINSON PROJECT, currently in production. Check it out at left. Starring Al Pacino, and directed by Barry Levinson, the film centers on Joe Paterno

Catherine Zeta Jones to Star in New Lifetime Movie COCAINE GODMOTHER
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2017

Lifetime has greenlit the original movie, COCAINE GODMOTHER, starring Academy Award and Tony Award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones and directed by Academy Award-Winning Cinematographer Guillermo Navarro.

Elephant Run District's hERD Pocast Series Kicks Off Today with TURING TEST at the Tank
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2016

Elephant Run District debuts The hERD Podcast, a curated platform for audiences to experience work by playwrights and artists performed live in New York City and then streamed around the globe on the internet, at the Tank tonight, Jan. 14, 2016 at 9:30 p.m.

Elephant Run District's hERD Pocast Series to Kick Off 1/14 with TURING TEST at the Tank
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2015

Elephant Run District debuts The hERD Podcast, a curated platform for audiences to experience work by playwrights and artists performed live in New York City and then streamed around the globe on the internet, at the Tank on Jan. 14, 2016 at 9:30 p.m.