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BWW Recap: All Is Revealed on the Season Premiere of AMERICAN HORROR STORY
by Jessica Naftaly - Sep 15, 2016

The sixth season of FX's American Horror Story premiered last night, and after taking a completely different approach in marketing, we also learned that the season was formatted quite different than we are used. With the excitement for future seasons always stemming from the announcement of the theme, something that AHS has become known for and what makes it so exciting and refreshing each year, the knowledge that the team were choosing to keep this years theme closely under wraps and in much guarded secrecy until the series premiere (so successfully that the team on Thrones could probably take a few pointers!) was a shock and interesting choice. Last night, however, all was revealed…or was it? 

WGN America's UNDERGROUND Celebrated at 2016 Joint Convention in Washington DC
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 9, 2016

WGN America's critically acclaimed, hit series UNDERGROUND was highlighted last Friday, August 5 at the joint convention for the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists in Washington, D.C.

WGN America's UNDERGROUND Receives 3 Cablefax Program Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 5, 2016

WGN America's acclaimed series UNDERGROUN, which follows a courageous group of American heroes who attempt a daring flight to freedom from slavery, was honored with three Cablefax Program Awards

Acclaimed WGN America Drama UNDERGROUND Featured at NAACP's 107th Annual Convention
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 13, 2016

WGN America's acclaimed series UNDERGROUND, which follows a courageous group of American heroes who attempt a daring flight to freedom from slavery, has teamed with the 107th NAACP Annual Convention, July 17-18 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Stars of WGN America's UNDERGROUND Take Center Stage at 2016 Essence Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 7, 2016

A crowd of cheering fans greeted WGN America's UNDERGROUND stars Aldis Hodge ('Noah'), Alano Miller ('Cato') and Amirah Vann ('Ernestine'), and director and executive producer Anthony Hemingway, as the celebrated group took center stage at the 2016 Essence Festival

Cast of WGN America's UNDERGROUND Headed to 2016 Essence Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 23, 2016

The celebrated stars and director of WGN America's Underground Railroad thriller 'Underground,' one of the most highly acclaimed television series of the year, will take center stage at the 2016 Essence Festival, the nation's premier showcase for African American music and culture. Aldis Hodge (Noah), Alano Miller (Cato), and Amirah Vann (Ernestine), with noted director and executive producer Anthony Hemingway, will discuss the phenomenon the record-breaking series 'Underground' has become, during a not-to-be missed panel discussion at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center ?on Friday, July 1 from 12:15 p.m. - 12:35 p.m. Following the main stage experience, lucky 'Underground' fans will be able to meet the cast and director during an exclusive Fan Zone event.

Season Finale of WGN America's UNDERGROUND is #1 Original Scripted Series on Cable
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2016

The pulse-pounding season one finale of WGN America's hit Underground Railroad thriller UNDERGROUND, was the #1 scripted original series on cable last Wednesday night among sought-after demos Adults 25-54

WGN America Gives Season 2 Order to Underground Railroad Thriller UNDERGROUND
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 26, 2016

WGN America's Underground Railroad thriller UNDERGROUND, among the most widely praised series of the year and the network's most-watched original program ever, has been renewed for a second season

WGN America Renews UNDERGROUND for Second Season
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 25, 2016

WGN America's Underground Railroad thriller 'Underground,' among the most widely praised series of the year and the network's most-watched original program ever, has been renewed for a second season, it was announced today by Matt Cherniss, President and General Manager, WGN America and Tribune Studios. The breakout hit series, created by Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, draws 3 million Total Viewers on Wednesday nights season-to-date in Live + 7 delivery, lifting an average of +131% in time-shifted viewing among Adults 25-54, and is the #6 highest-rated scripted series premiere of any cable drama this season. 'Underground' was the #1 original scripted series on cable last Wednesday night across all key demos in Live + 3 ratings.

EMPIRE's Jussie Smollett Guest Stars on WGN America's UNDERGROUND Tonight
by TV News Desk - Mar 30, 2016

EMPIRE's Jussie Smollett will guest star in WGN America's critically acclaimed hit series UNDERGROUND, marking the first time in 20 years that Smollett will appear in the same series as his younger sister Jurnee Smollett-Bel

EMPIRE's Jussie Smollett to Guest Star on WGN America's Hit Series UNDERGROUND, 3/30
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 28, 2016

EMPIRE's Jussie Smollett will guest star in WGN America's critically acclaimed hit series UNDERGROUND, marking the first time in 20 years that Smollett will appear in the same series as his younger sister Jurnee Smollett-Bel

VIDEO: WGN America Premieres New Series UNDERGROUND Tonight
by TV News Desk - Mar 9, 2016

WGN America announced today that UNDERGROUND, the highly-anticipated original series, will premiere tonight, March 9.

WGN America's Escape Thriller, 'Underground' Premieres 3/9
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 8, 2016

Executive produced by John Legend and created by Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, WGN America's highly anticipated original drama 'Underground,' premiering WEDNESDAY, March 9 (10:00 p.m. ET/PT) follows a courageous blacksmith Noah (Aldis Hodge) as he covertly organizes a small group of his fellow slaves and pieces together a daring plan of escape across hundreds of miles to freedom.

VIDEO: WGN America Shares First Look at Original Escape Thriller UNDERGROUND, Premiering 3/9
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 25, 2016

WGN America has released a first-look featuretter for UNDERGROUND, its highly anticipated Underground Railroad escape seriesset to premiere March 9, 2016 (10pm ET/PT).

WGN America to Debut Scripted Series OUTSIDERS and UNDERGROUND Commercial Free
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 11, 2016

WGN America's highly anticipated scripted dramas 'Outsiders,' premiering Tuesday, January 26 (9:00 pm ET/PT) and 'Underground,' premiering Wednesday, March 9 (10:00 p.m. ET/PT), will air commercial free

VIDEO: First Look - WGN America to Premiere New Series UNDERGROUND, 3/9
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 15, 2015

WGN America announced today that UNDERGROUND, the highly-anticipated original series, will premiere Wednesday, March 9.

VIDEO: WGN Shares First Look at New Scripted Series UNDERGROUND
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 24, 2015

WGN America has shared a dynamic first-look teaser spot for UNDERGROUND, the gripping original scripted series scheduled to debut early next year.

John Legend to Executive Produce WGN America's Dramatic Thriller UNDERGROUND
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 30, 2015

John Legend, an Academy Award and Golden Globe(R)-winner and nine-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, together with his Get Lifted partners Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius, are on board to executive-produce WGN America's pulse-pounding thriller, 'Underground.'

WGN America to Present First-Look Trailer of New Original Series UNDERGROUND
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 30, 2015

The cast and creators of WGN America's highly anticipated, pulse-pounding original series “Underground” will unveil a first-look trailer and participate in a panel session at the 2015 Essence Festival in New Orleans.

'Empire's Jussie Smollett to Guest Star on WGN America's UNDERGROUND
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 25, 2015

WGN America announced today that Jussie Smollett (“Empire“) has signed on to guest star in the cable network's pulse-pounding thriller “Underground.'

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