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Netflix's BLACK RABBIT Adds Academy Award Winner Troy Kotsur, Robin de Jesus, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2024

Netflix has announced new additions to the cast of Black Rabbit, the upcoming limited series starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman. Among those joining are Academy Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur, Robin De Jesus, Abbey Lee, and Odessa Young. The series follows the owner of a New York City hotspot (Law) who allows his turbulent brother (Bateman) back into his life and opens the door to escalating dangers that threaten to bring down everything he's built.

Sam Catlin's SEA OF TERROR Enters Final Week of Performances at Hudson Mainstage Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2023

Don't miss the final week of performances of Sea of Terror, written and directed by Sam Catlin, at the Hudson Theatres in Hollywood. Experience this thrilling show before it closes on October 29.

Photos: First Look at The World Premiere of Sam Catlin's SEA OF TERROR
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

Get a first look at the world premiere of Sam Catlin's SEA OF TERROR, written and directed by Sam Catlin, presented by Short Drive Entertainment and Filmsocial. Check out the all new photos here!

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of Sam Catlin's SEA OF TERROR
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2023

Production photos have been released for SEA OF TERROR, written and directed by Sam Catlin, and presented by Short Drive Entertainment and Filmsocial. The production is running through October 29, 2023 at The Hudson Mainstage Theatre in Hollywood. Check out the photos below!

Interview: Sam Catlin Loves Creating a SEA OF TERROR With His Wife Julie Dretzin
by Gil Kaan - Sep 12, 2023

The world premiere of Emmy Award winner Sam Catlin’s Sea of Terror opens September 29, 2023, at the Hudson Mainstage. Sam also directs his dark comedy on the pros and cons of socializing with the cast of John Ales, Julie Dretzin, Paul Schulze and Amy Scribner.

SEA OF TERROR Comes to the Hudson Mainstage Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2023

Short Drive Entertainment and Filmsocial announced that they will present SEA OF TERROR, a new play written and directed by Emmy Award-winner Sam Catlin (AMC’s Breaking Bad, Apple TV+’s Sugar).

SEA OF TERROR By Emmy Award-winner Sam Catlin To Premiere At The Hudson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023

Don't miss the world premiere of 'SEA OF TERROR,' written and directed by Emmy Award-winner Sam Catlin. Catch the limited engagement performances at the Hudson Theatre from September 29 to October 29, 2023. Get your tickets now!

Video: Watch Uzo Aduba & Matthew Broderick in Netflix's PAINKILLER Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Jul 11, 2023

The series stars Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch, Dina Shihabi, and West Duchovny. The series will also feature guest stars Clark Gregg, Jack Mulhern, Sam Anderson, Ana Cruz Kayne, Brian Markinson, Noah Harpster, John Ales, Johnny Sneed, Tyler Ritter, and Carolina Bartczak. Watch the new video trailer now!

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer fo Netflix's TRUE STORY
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2021

A tour stop in Kid’s (Kevin Hart) hometown of Philadelphia becomes a matter of life and death for one of the world's most famous comedians when the consequences of a lost evening with his wayward older brother (Wesley Snipes) threaten to destroy everything he’s built. Watch the trailer now!

TRUE STORY Series Starring Kevin Hart & Wesley Snipes to Premiere on Netflix
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2021

A tour stop in Kid’s (Hart) hometown of Philadelphia becomes a matter of life and death for one of the world's most famous comedians when the consequences of a lost evening with his wayward older brother (Snipes) threaten to destroy everything he’s built.

VIDEO: Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll Channels HAMILTON in Fake Rock Opera 'Seeds for Feast'
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 3, 2016

Below, check out Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll's fake rock opera 'Seeds for Feast' centering on the 19th century's Irish potato famine. Jokingly known as 'Familton', the spoof clearly takes some cues from the Tony Award winning hip hop musical HAMILTON.

FX Announces Premiere Dates for SEX&DRUGS&ROCK&ROLL and TYRANT
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 20, 2016

FX has set the premiere dates for its summer series SSEX&DRUGS&ROCK&ROLL and TYRANT, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President of Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks.

Broadway's Rebecca Naomi Jones Books Recurring Role on FX's SEX&DRUGS&ROCK&ROLL
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 22, 2016

Rebecca Naomi Jones is keeping her HEDWIG rock rolling.

FX Gives Second Season Order to SEX&DRUGS&ROCK&ROLL
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 23, 2015

Long live Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll! FX Networks has ordered a second season of the FX comedy Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll created by and starring Denis Leary

Debut of New Denis Leary Comedy Series SEX&DRUGS&ROCK&ROLL Delivers Ratings Win
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 22, 2015

The premiere of Denis Leary's new comedy series Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll racked up the largest Live+3 lift ever for any comedy series premiere in FX Networks' history in both Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers. Read more at http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2015/07/21/sexanddrugsandrockandroll-scores-largest-ever-liveplus3-lift-of-any-comedy-series-premiere-in-fx-networks-history-165514/20150721fx02/#pcXow7diptXqJGEo.99

AMERICAN HORROR STORY & More Set for FX's Comic-Con Slate
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 11, 2015

FX Networks is bringing fan favorites Archer, American Horror Story and The Strain to Comic-Con in San Diego this July along with Denis Leary's new comedy Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll.

FX Announces Summer Premiere Dates for New & Returning Series
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 8, 2015

FX is turning up the heat this summer with the series premiere of Denis Leary's new comedy Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll, the second seasons of the award-winning thriller The Strain

STAGE TUBE: Jon Avnet and Rodrigo Garcia Launch 'JAN' WGIS Series - Episode 1
by Movies News Desk - May 14, 2012

Today, award-winning filmmakers Jon Avnet ('Black Swan,' 'Fried Green Tomatoes,' 'Risky Business') and Rodrigo Garcia ('Albert Nobbs,' 'In Treatment,' 'Mother and Child') launch 'Jan,' the first WIGS series from a comprehensive slate of new, original programming.The digital channel's premiere series, 'Jan,' is written and directed by Jon Avnet. The series stars Caitlin Gerard ('The Social Network'), Virginia Madsen ('Sideways'), Stephen Moyer ('True Blood'), along with Alexandra Holden ('Friday Night Lights'), Jaime Murray ('Dexter,' 'Spartacus'), Kyle Gallner ('A Nightmare on Elm Street'), Iddo Goldberg ('Diary of a Call Girl,' 'Uprising'), Laura Spencer, Dorothy Davis, Allison McAtee, Andrea De Oliveira, John Ales, and Cass Castelow. Watch the first episode below!