Dick Wolf News

Saban Films has acquired U.S. distribution rights to the THE SUPER starring Val Kilmerand John Flueger, according to Variety.

ION Media today announced a long-term content deal with NBCUniversal Television Distribution to bring the top-rated drama 'Chicago P.D.' to its flagship network, ION Television. From Dick Wolf's highly successful 'Chicago' franchise, the series is a top-10 drama on broadcast television in A25-54 and A18-49 and is the #1 series in its time period (Wed/10p) in all key demos this season.i The agreement gives ION seasons 1-5 (106 episodes) of 'Chicago P.D.,' which will make its network debut in early 2019, plus the option for future seasons.

From executive producer Dick Wolf and award-winning producers Magical Elves, the series follows veteran prosecutor Kelly Siegler and her rotating team of seasoned detectives – Johnny Bonds, Steve Spingola, Aaron Sam, Tonya Rider and Abbey Abbondandolo, as they dig into small-town murder cases that have lingered for years without answers or justice for the victims. The “Cold Justice” team has worked with local law enforcement from across the country on over 65 cases, and has successfully helped bring about 37 arrests and 18 convictions.

A&E Network's hit series goes deeper with 'Nightwatch Nation,' a new nonfiction series from executive producer Dick Wolf and 44 Blue Productions. Series now follows EMTs in Yonkers, New York, Austin, Texas, Tucson, Arizona and Baton Rouge, Louisiana as these real-life heroes risk their lives to work the busiest and most unnerving shift of the day, the overnight. 'Nightwatch Nation' premieres Thursday, August 16 at 10pm ET/PT.

Oxygen Media, the network for high-quality crime programming, kicks off a brand new season of true crime investigative series “Cold Justice” on Saturday, August 4 at 6 pm ET/PT. From executive producer Dick Wolf and award-winning producers Magical Elves, the series follows veteran prosecutor Kelly Siegler and her rotating team of seasoned detectives – Johnny Bonds, Steve Spingola, Aaron Sam, Tonya Rider and Abbey Abbondandolo, as they dig into small town murder cases that have lingered for years without answers or justice for the victims. The “Cold Justice” team has worked with local law enforcement from across the country on over 65 cases, and has successfully helped bring about 37 arrests and 18 convictions.

Gabriel Ellis, known for gritty portrayals of tough young men from the wrong side of the tracks, is joining Starz's acclaimed crime drama “Power” as a series regular. He will make his debut in the July 8 episode of the show, which airs Sundays at 8 p.m. Eastern/Pacific.

Veterans of SNL: Jon Lovitz, Darrell Hammond, Chris Kattan & Finesse Mitchell bring an evening of stand-up to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, July 28th. Presented by Comix, the hilarious former SNL cast will be live at 8:00pm.

The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills presents Creating Great Characters: Dick Wolf & Mariska Hargitay as part of its PaleyLive Spring 2018 season on June 4, 2018 at 7 p.m.

The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills announced today the latest selections for its PaleyLive Spring 2018 season: Creating Great Characters: Dick Wolf & Mariska Hargitay in Conversation will be held on June 4, 2018, and An Evening with Dear White People will take place on June 5, 2018.

CBS today unveiled its 2018-2019 primetime lineup featuring three new comedies, five new dramas and the return of the critically acclaimed MURPHY BROWN. The new series will join 24 returning hits to build on the success of America's Most Watched Network.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has been renewed by NBC for season 20.

The 39th annual Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is proud to announce Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth* (Wicked, Hairspray Live!) will host this year's Rockie Awards Gala Ceremony featuring a star-studded line-up of award recipients. The night of celebration will take place on Tuesday June 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada.

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Oxygen Media, the network for high-quality crime programming, is ordering new seasons of “Cold Justice” and “Criminal Confessions” from Executive Producer Dick Wolf, it was announced today by Rod Aissa, Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Development, Oxygen Media. Both series are in pre-production and are set to return in 2018. This announcement comes on the heels of the network expanding its original series slate with 10 new greenlights and the US premiere of a Piers Morgan event series.

Investigation Discovery (ID), the leading destination for true-crime programming, has greenlit an all-new original series, TWISTED SISTERS, with one of America's most well-known sisters at the helm: Khloé Kardashian, serving as executive producer. The six-part series, TWISTED SISTERS will premiere on Investigation Discovery in 2019, produced by 44 Blue Productions, a Red Arrow Studios company.

Investigation Discovery (ID), the leading destination for true-crime programming, has greenlit an all-new original series, TWISTED SISTERS, with one of America's most well-known sisters at the helm: Khloé Kardashian, serving as executive producer. The six-part series, TWISTED SISTERS will premiere on Investigation Discovery in 2019, produced by 44 Blue Productions, a Red Arrow Studios company.

Florida Studio Theatre announces its 36th annual Richard and Betty Burdick New Play Reading Series, which will present three new staged readings by modern American playwrights. Part of FST's Sarasota Festival of New Plays, this three-day series will take place in Bowne's Lab Theatre on April 29, May 6, and May 13 at 3 PM each day. This series is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Reservations can be made online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000, or by visiting the FST Box Office.

It has been reported that actor Jeremy Sisto has signed on to star in an upcoming CBS drama written by Law & Order creator, Dick Wolf.

Rachel Bay Jones stars as Carisi's Sister on tonight's episode of Law & Order: SVU. In this episode, Carisi (Peter Scanavino) opens a police investigation when his niece reports a classmate for sexual assault. Meanwhile, Stone (Philip Winchester) learns there are no perfect witnesses when it comes to sex crimes. Also starring Mariska Hargitay (Lt. Olivia Benson), Ice T (Det. Odafin Tutuola) and Kelli Giddish (Det. Amanda Rollins). Guest starring Susie Essman (Arlene Heller), Rachel Bay Jones (Teresa Carisi), Ryann Shane (Mia Marino), Tijuana Ricks (Dean Baldwin) and Sam Vartholomeos (Ethan Hartley).

As one of Hollywood's most sought after mediums, Tyler Henry returns today, February 28 at 9pm ET/PT, to deliver astounding readings to celebrities looking for advice, connection, healing and closure.