Haaz Sleiman

Live Screening of B-BOY BLUES to Open the 24th Annual Outshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022

 OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, will open its 24th edition with the first Florida live screening of “B-Boy Blues” (2021) at The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater on April 22 at 7 p.m. Producer Circle members and filmmakers will enjoy a 5:30 p.m. pre-event Filmmakers Soirée. The film will be followed by a live Q & A and an opening night party featuring cast from the film, filmmakers and Vanguard honoree Venezuelan actress, model, and philanthropist Patricia Velásquez.

Writers Guild Initiative Sets April 19 Free Rebroadcast of All-Star Gala Livestream
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 8, 2021

The one-hour event is hosted by Lewis Black and features readings by Brooke Adams, Ato Blankson-Wood, Rachel Brosnahan, Juliana Canfield, Kemiyondo Coutinho, Melissa Fumero, Kathryn Hahn, Sunita Mani, Andrea Martin, Denis O’Hare, Matthew Rhys, Tony Shalhoub, Haaz Sleiman, Lois Smith, and Meryl Streep.

Oprah Winfrey Network President Tina Perry to Keynote FACULTY SEMINAR: THE CONFERENCE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 6, 2020

The Television Academy Foundation today announced that in partnership with KIA Motors America, it will present its annual “Faculty Seminar: The Conference” for college media educators nationwide, presented virtually Monday - Wednesday, Oct. 26-28, 2020.

Nancy Travis and Charles Shaughnessy Star in WAKE UP CALL Live Online from Skylight Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2020

Live online at 3:00pm Thursday, September 24th, Skylight Live presents another new play. Written by Wendy Kout & Jeff Reno, Gregg T. Daniel will direct. Skylight Theatre Company brings together some of LA's most talented writers, directors and actors for weekly presentations, discussions, and uplifting works, written specifically for this medium.

Vertical Entertainment Acquires Outfest Title BREAKING FAST
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2020

Vertical Entertainment has acquired the North American rights for BREAKING FAST, a romantic comedy from first-time writer/director Mike Mosallam which stars Haaz Sleiman (The Visitor), Michael Cassidy (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) and Amin El Gamal (Good Trouble).

Bowen Yang Joins Quibi's TRIP from Joel Kim Booster
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 15, 2020

Quibi announced today that Bowen Yang ('SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE') has joined Joel Kim Booster's comedy series 'TRIP.' Stephen Dunn is attached to direct the comedy series that is created and written by Booster.

Outfest Fusion Announces 2020 Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 21, 2020

Outfest — the non-profit organization with the mission to create visibility for diverse LGBTQ+ stories and empower tomorrow's artists and storytellers by building empathy to drive meaningful social change through its tentpole festivals, Outfest Forward educational labs, fellowships, and Legacy film restoration program — has announced the official lineup for Outfest Fusion 2020: Culture. Film. Music. Story. presented by Comcast NBCUniversal.  Now in its 17th year, Outfest Fusion will celebrate 5 days of screenings, performances, panels, galas, workshops, and world premieres across 6 unique LA venues. This year's festival takes place March 6 - 10, 2020. 

Haaz Sleiman To Receive Vanguard Award At Closing Night Reception Of Fort Lauderdale Outshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2019

Acclaimed actor Haaz Sleiman will be honored with a Vanguard Award at the 11th Annual Fort Lauderdale Edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival. This award, presented by the Festival to a member of the LGBTQ+ community, recognizes notable individuals in entertainment for their contributions in helping to tell LGBTQ+ stories, as well as exemplifying outstanding leadership and support of community equality, representation, and education. Previous Vanguard winners include Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Fred Rosser (aka WWE Superstar Darren Young). Sleiman will receive the award on Sunday, October 20, at 8 p.m. during the Closing Night Awards Party at Nu River Landing (511 SE 5th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale).

BWW Review: VICUÑA AND THE AMERICAN EPILOGUE at Mosaic Theater Company
by Evann Normandin - Nov 9, 2017

Mosaic Theater Company's Production of Vicu a and the American Epilogue is in high demand and for good reason. If you're in DC and you meander to work every day in a cloud of existential dread wondering how we all got here and where our country could possibly be going, then I can't recommend this Trump-inspired satire highly enough. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist John Robin Baitz (Other Desert Cities; Brothers and Sisters) and directed by Robert Eagan, this star-studded production has already been extended until December 3rd. Vicu a was originally produced to great critical acclaim during the 2016 election. The context of its incubation and inception is important, as at times the show feels disconnected from our current political reality. A new epilogue set 12 years in a dystopian future pulls the strands of past, present, and future together. It is sobering, eerie, and altogether necessary.

Mosaic Theater Company's VICUNA & THE AMERICAN EPILOGUE Extended Through December 3
by Julie Musbach - Oct 11, 2017

The second show of Mosaic Theater's Season Three, Vicu a & The American Epilogue, has been officially extended through December 3. Written by Jon Robin Baitz (Other Desert Cities; TV's Brothers & Sisters, and Feud Season 2) and directed by Robert Egan, this Trump-inspired satire stars John de Lancie (Star Trek, Breaking Bad) as a real estate mogul about to enter the final presidential debate of the 2016 campaign. It is followed by a haunting post-script set 12 years into the future assessing the state of the nation and all that's been wrought in the election's wake.

Gay Drama THOSE PEOPLE Available Today on DVD/VOD
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 14, 2016

THOSE PEOPLE presents a complicated gay love triangle, brimming with erotic tension, and opens a fascinating window into upper crust, young Manhattanites struggling to find themselves amidst a myriad of moral, emotional, and erotic choices.

NYC-Set Drama THOSE PEOPLE Opens at Cinema Village This May
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 13, 2016

THOSE PEOPLE presents a complicated gay love triangle, brimming with erotic tension, and opens a fascinating window into upper crust, young Manhattanites struggling to find themselves amidst a myriad of moral, emotional, and erotic choices.

ABC Sets Midseason Premiere Dates for AGENT CARTER, THE BACHELOR & More
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 16, 2015

The ABC Television Network has announced midseason premiere dates for new series "Of Kings & Prophets," "My Diet Is Better Than Yours," "The Catch," "The Family" and "The Real O'Neals."  Season premiere dates were also announced for returning favorites "The Bachelor," "Beyond The Tank," "Galavant" and "Marvel's Agent Carter." They will join the schedule with acclaimed series "American Crime," previously announced to make its second-season premiere WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6.

ABC Officially Unveils 2015-16 Primetime Schedule!
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015

ABC continues its commitment to great storytelling with the announcement of its 2015-16 slate of programming, including the addition of 10 new series. Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

National Geographic Channel's KILLING JESUS Delivers Network High
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 30, 2015

National Geographic Channel's Sunday night premiere of KILLING JESUS - hailed by critics as 'gritty and moving,' 'beautifully subtle,' 'compelling' and 'thoughtful' - set record ratings for the network, with 3.7 million persons 2+ tuning in to the three-hour special, the highest total viewership in NGC's history!

VIDEO: Watch First Five Minutes of Nat Geo's Television Event KILLING JESUS
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 27, 2015

USA Today has exclusively shared the first five minutes of KILLING JESUS, a three-hour television event, premiering on Palm Sunday, March 29, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on National Geographic Channel.

KILLING JESUS to Premiere 3/29 on National Geographic Channel
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2015

It's a story nearly the whole world knows, with more than 2.2 billion people around the globe following the teachings and principles of Jesus of Nazareth. But the intimate historical details of his life and the political collusions that led to his brutal demise bring intriguing context to the familiar story. This spring, National Geographic Channel's KILLING JESUS, produced by Scott Free Productions and based on the New York Times best-selling book by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, dives deep inside the historical story of how Jesus' message and preachings led to his persecution and execution by a group of conspirators who saw him as a threat to their power.

VIDEO: First Look - Kelsey Grammer Plays King Herod in Nat Geo's KILLING JESUS
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 7, 2015

National Geographic Channel has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of KILLING JESUS, based on based on the best-selling book by O'Reilly and Martin Dugard. Below, get a first look at Kelsey Grammer as King Herod and more!

BWW CD Reviews: Ghostlight Records' VENICE (Original Cast Recording) is Deeply Satisfying
by David Clarke - Dec 9, 2014

Recently Ghostlight Records released the astounding original cast recording of VENICE. The Off-Broadway musical features a book by Eric Rosen, music by Matt Sax, lyrics by Sax and Rosen, and additional music by Curtis Moore. The cast album is quite possibly one of the most exciting recordings I have ever had the pleasure to listen to.

Kelsey Grammer to Star in National Geographic Channel's KILLING JESUS; Full Cast Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 6, 2014

National Geographic Channel (@NatGeoChannel) today announced the cast in the upcoming television event Killing Jesus produced by Scott Free Productions.