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Damon Wayans Jr. & Jenny Mai Host RAID THE CAGE Series on CBS
by Michael Major - Nov 20, 2023

Actor and comedian Damon Wayans Jr. hosts and executive produces the action-packed new game show where strategy, teamwork and nerve are key to winning big every Friday night. In the series, co-hosted by Emmy winner Jeannie Mai, two teams of two face off to grab-and-go prizes from the “cage” before their time runs out and the doors close.

Video: Watch Kim Cattrall & Miss Benny in Netflix's GLAMOROUS Trailer
by Michael Major - Jun 5, 2023

Netflix has released the trailer for GLAMOROUS starring Kim Cattrall and Miss Benny. The series will feature Zane Phillips, Jade Payton, Michael Hsu Rosen, Ayesha Harris and Graham Parkhurst. Glamorous  tells the story of Marco Mejia, a young gender non-conforming queer man. Watch the new video trailer now!

Female-Led THE HONEYMOONERS Reboot in the Works at CBS
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2022

A female-led reboot of The Honeymooners is in the works at CBS. Black-ish writer Lindsey Shockley is currently attached to pen the series, with Damon Wayans Jr. executive producing. The original The Honeymooners series ran from 1955-1956 on CBS. It was created by its star, Jackie Gleason, featuring Audrey Meadows, Art Carney, and Joyce Randolph.

31st Annual GOTHAM AWARDS Winners Announced
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 30, 2021

The Gotham Film & Media Institute (The Gotham)  announced the winners of the 31st Annual Gotham Awards at a ceremony held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on November 29.

Netflix to Open Third New Movie Theater
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2021

After closing its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Netflix has acquired The Bay Theater, which is set to open on October 22. The theater will show Netflix's new film The Harder They Fall, which stars Idris Elba and Regina King. Watch the trailer for the new film now!

VIDEO: Watch Idris Elba & Regina King in the Trailer for THE HARDER THEY FALL on Netflix
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2021

Directed by Jeymes Samuel, written by Samuel and Boaz Yakin, and featuring a red hot soundtrack and a stunning all-star cast, including Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Regina King and Idris Elba.

Sarah Silverman, Nicole Byer Join KILL THE ORANGE-FACED BEAR
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 27, 2021

Silverman voices Brenda, the sarcastic badass grizzly bear who attacked and ate Hank’s fiancée Stacy—for personal reasons. When Stacy’s friends panicked and mistook a can of spray paint for bear mace, they turned Brenda’s face orange—but she won’t let being marked make her an easy target for Hank’s revenge plan.

VIDEO: Watch Trailer for Netflix's LOVE GUARANTEED
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2020

On September 3, Netflix will release Love, Garanteed, directed by Mark Steven Johnson and starring Rachael Leigh Cook, Damon Wayans Jr., and Heather Graham.

VIDEO: See Billy Porter in the Season Two Trailer for THE TWILIGHT ZONE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 11, 2020

CBS All Access has announced the premiere date and released the first trailer for the second season of The Twilight Zone.

CBS All Access Announces Additional Casting for Season Two of THE TWILIGHT ZONE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 4, 2020

CBS All Access, CBS' digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced additional casting for the second season of its original anthology series THE TWILIGHT ZONE

SHERMAN'S SHOWCASE Returns to IFC for Hour-Long 'Black History Month Spectacular'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 16, 2020

IFC announced today that the Critics' Choice Award-nominated Sherman's Showcase will return with a one-hour “Black History Month Spectacular” this summer (yes, you read that right). Created by and starring Bashir Salahuddin (Top Gun: Maverick, South Side) and Diallo Riddle (Marlon, South Side), and executive produced by John Legend's Get Lifted Film Co. and RadicalMedia, the witty, irreverent and wholly original Sherman's Showcase “Black History Month Spectacular” will feature more of the sketches, A-list guest stars, and original hit, award-winning songs that, all together, earned the series a 100% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and inclusion on numerous 'Best of 2019' lists.

SHERMAN'S SHOWCASE Comes to Hulu on December 11
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 5, 2019

IFC's critically-acclaimed Sherman's Showcase comes to Hulu Wednesday, December 11. Created by Emmy-nominated writers Diallo Riddle (Marlon, Rise) and Bashir Salahuddin (GLOW, Snatched) and executive produced by John Legend, Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius at Get Lifted Film Co. & Frank Scherma and Jim Bouvet of RadicalMedia, the series currently boasts a very impressive 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.  

LONG WEEKEND Taps Finn Wittrock, Zoe Chao to Star
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 26, 2019

Variety reports that upcoming romance drama 'Long Weekend' has cast Finn Wittrock and Zoe Chao in the leading roles.

ABC Will Produce New Musical Comedy Series MOURNING SONGS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 23, 2019

Deadline reports that a new musical family comedy is in the works at ABC. The pilot, called 'Mourning Songs,' hails from 'New Girl' showrunners Dave Finkel and Brett Baer.

Comedians Bringing The Laughter To Carolines On Broadway In October
by Julie Musbach - Sep 23, 2019

 Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of October, highlighted by headliners Chris Hardwick, host of AMC's The Talking Dead, October 3 - 5; Damon Wayans, Jr., from the film Let's Be Cops, Columbus Day Weekend, October 11 - 13; Michael Rapaport, host of the podcast, October 17 - 19; K-Von, from NBC's Last Comic Standing, on October 20; Youtube sensation Jason Nash, October 24 and 25; Amir K, from the CW's Madtv, October 24 and 25; and T.K. Kirkland, presented by The Breakfast Club, on October 26 .

VIDEO: Damon Wayans, Jr. Shows Viewers How To Handle The Truth On HAPPY TOGETHER
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 18, 2019

While fishing for support from his wife Claire (Amber Stevens West), Jake (Damon Wayans, Jr.) finds a way to lighten the mood on CBS' Happy Together.

Kristen Wiig's New Comedy Sets July 2020 Release Date
by Abigail Charpentier - Aug 12, 2019

“Barb and Star Go to Visit Del Mar,” starring Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, will be released by Lionsgate on July 31, 2020.

John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Jason Momoa Among Upcoming Guest Voices on FOX's 'Animation Domination'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 7, 2019

Get ready to hear your favorite stars when a top-notch roster of guest voices line up this season for the return of FOX's beloved Animation Domination, beginning Sunday, Sept. 29, on THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT), all-new series BLESS THE HARTS (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT), BOB'S BURGERS (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) and FAMILY GUY (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT).

IFC, Mad Decent Partner to Release Songs from SHERMAN'S SHOWCASE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 23, 2019

IFC announced today that the network has partnered with Mad Decent to drop the official soundtrack for its upcoming variety sketch series Sherman's Showcase, premiering Wednesday, July 31st at 10pm ET/PT. Sherman's Showcase (Original Soundtrack), featuring full-length versions of the songs from the series, is set for digital release on August 9 via Mad Decent, the  Los Angeles-based record label founded by Thomas Wesley Pentz, better known as Diplo. The soundtrack will also be available on vinyl later this summer. 

VIDEO: IFC Releases Trailer for SHERMAN'S SHOWCASE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 11, 2019

Created, executive produced, written and starring Bashir Salahuddin (GLOW, Snatched, South Side) and Diallo Riddle (Marlon, Rise, South Side), each episode of Sherman's Showcase is hosted bySherman McDaniels (Salahuddin) as he takes viewers through time via music and comedy drawn from the 40-year library of a legendary (but fictional) musical variety show, drawing inspiration from Solid Gold, Soul Train and Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. Whether it's a questionably-attired funk super group in the 1970s, an up-and-coming MC in the 1980s or an R&B diva from the 1990s, Sherman's Showcasehas it all: music, comedy, gameshow segments, political roundtables, commercial parodies, breakout hits destined to climb the charts, a dancing robot and a legendary host who's been there from the beginning.

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