BET Networks announced today its upcoming 2018-2019 fiscal year programming slate. Now, more than ever, black culture is powering every area of mainstream from politics and social media to music and fashion. As the #1 Cable Network for African American viewers 18-49 for 17 consecutive years, BET is omnipresent in its influence of all aspects of pop culture with new original series and specials, featuring some of Hollywood's biggest stars and influencers, both in front and behind the camera. From Dwayne Johnson, T.I., Will Packer, En Vogue, SWV, Salt, Pepa, Spinderella, Swizz Beatz, Tracey Edmonds and more, BET is raising the bar on premium programming content and will deliver 21% more original programming than last year. From engaging new provocative series, to culture-defining mega-specials, BET continues to entertain, empower and engage its audiences.
Dance to Unite presents the 5th Annual Benefit: Lead the Way on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 6:30pm, featuring a dance performance from Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, at the Manny Cantor Center, 197 East Broadway, NYC.
Discovery has assembled a team of award-winning filmmakers to tackle one of the most important issues of our time: WHY WE HATE (w/t). Executive produced by filmmaking heavyweights Steven Spielberg and Alex Gibney and directed by Geeta Gandbhir and Sam Pollard (Emmy(R) winners for 'When The Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts'), the powerful six-part television event investigates the human capacity for hatred - and how we can overcome it. The illuminating series will debut on Discovery Channel in 2019.
Entertainment One (eOne) today announced its new legal drama Burden of Truth (10 x 60) will make The CW Network its U.S. home. The series is executive produced by and stars Kristin Kreuk (Smallville, Beauty and the Beast) as a big city lawyer who returns to her hometown to take on what she thinks is a simple case, only to find herself in a fight for justice for a group of sick girls.
Peppa Pig comes to life for more than 500,000 fans! Peppa Pig Live, based on Entertainment One's (eOne) top-rated TV series airing daily on Nick Jr., is now one of the most successful family theater tours in North American history with more than a half million tickets sold to date. The latest Peppa Pig Live tour, "Peppa Pig's Surprise," continues its record-breaking run on April 5 in Anaheim, CA and will travel to 33 cities across the U.S. and Canada! Tickets and VIP packages, which include meet and greets with the characters, and tour merchandise are available at www.peppapigliveus.com
TV One has announced the start of production in Los Angeles for the new original docu-series WE'RE THE CAMPBELLS. The docu-series follows Gospel music power couple Warryn and Erica Campbell as they balance raising their family, building their own individual empires, growing their flourishing church ministry and maintaining their strong faith. Married since 2001, WE'RE THE CAMPBELLS will allow viewers to follow Warryn and Erica as they manage their hectic daily work schedules while fostering a healthy marriage and raising three children with the help of their core group of family and friends.
Inspirational entertainment leaders Entertainment One (eOne) is proud to celebrate the momentum of its roster at the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Las Vegas this past weekend. eOne, which has an expansive presence in Nashville, brought home eight awards in some of the show's most competitive categories. Additionally, eOne artists were a considerable creative presence on the show and delivered some of the evening's most memorable moments.
Entertainment One (eOne) and Round Room are proud to announce that PJ Masks Live! Time to Be a Hero, the hit musical production, will come to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 24 at 3 pm and 6 pm. Tickets are 29.50-$99.50 ($99.50 tickets include a special meet and greet with cast members).
Amazon Studios today announced it has greenlit a straight-to-series order of a four-hour miniseries based on the epic saga of Hernan Cortes. The series, from three-time Academy Award-winner Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan) and Amblin Television, is created for television and written by Academy Award-winner Steven Zaillian (Schindler's List) and based on the screenplay by Dalton Trumbo (Roman Holiday). Emmy-winning Zaillian, Emmy-winning Darryl Frank (The Americans) and Emmy-nominated Justin Falvey (The Americans) are set to executive produce, and Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men) is set to star and executive produce.
Oxygen Media's “Aaron Hernandez Uncovered” debuted as the highest rated true crime program in network history, averaging 1.05 million total viewers across the premiere episodes on Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18. Part two of the docuseries became the most viewed telecast for the network in three years, with 1.25 million total viewers and broke records in the key demos for an Oxygen true crime program with 585,000 P18-49 and 695,000 P25-54. Across all Oxygen airings of “Aaron Hernandez Uncovered” during the premiere weekend (Saturday and Sunday), the program reached 4.37 million total viewers and 1.88 million P18-49.
Entertainment One (eOne) and Round Room are proud to announce that 'PJ MASKS LIVE! TIME TO BE A HERO,' the hit musical production, will head back to the stage, touring across North America starting in April 2018. Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, the providers of Venue Management to the Casper Events Center is pleased to announce that the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming will be part of the tour's schedule with a stop on May 24, 2018 at 6:00 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 23 at 11:30 am.
Beth Leavel, Tony Award winner for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, winner of the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, and Outer Critics Circle Award winner for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for playing Beatrice Stockwell in The Drowsy Chaperone, recently brought her cabaret show, KICKING AND SCREAMING, to the Sterling Events Center, as part of their 17th season. Ms. Leavel charmed the audience for 90 minutes with stories of her life in the theatre and sang songs that she has become famous for, along with some musical surprises that were an absolute delight.
MTV is hitting the shores of Hawaii with the greenlight of a new U.S. version of the global youth brand's international phenomenon 'Ex On The Beach.' The news comes as the network closes 9 consecutive months of primetime growth and ranks as the fastest growing top 40 cable entertainment network.
Following a ground-breaking first season and named one of the most critically acclaimed shows of 2017, Lifetime's compelling and provocative drama series MARY KILLS PEOPLE about an ER doctor who serves as an angel of death helping people die with dignity, returns March 12
Animal Years, the Pop-Rock-Americana band comprised of Mike McFadden (vocals / guitar), Anthony Saladino (bass) and Anthony Spinnato (drums), have announced their first national tour, kicking off April 20th. Last fall, the Brooklyn by way of Baltimore band released the EP, Far From Home, on Entertainment One (eOne), to critical acclaim. The follow up to their debut record, Sun Will Rise, Far From Home was produced by Ryan Hadlock, renowned for his work with The Lumineers, Brandi Carlile and Vance Joy.
Entertainment One (eOne) and Palomar are pleased to announce that Sky Italia has come on board in the development of new series Gaddafi, based on the life and times of Muammar Gaddafi and its lingering effects on the world today. Gaddafi is being developed by Roberto Saviano (Gomorrah) and created and written by Roberto Saviano, Nadav Schirman (The Green Prince) with Clive Bradley (Trapped, City of Vice) joining the project as a co-writer.
Village Theatre is excited to announce the World Premiere of String, a brand-new story with a mythological twist by award-winners Sarah Hammond (book), and Adam Gwon (music & lyrics), and direction by Brandon Ivie. A fun and fresh fable about fate, love, and the imperfections that make us human, String is an original story about three sisters - goddesses known as the Fates - who are responsible for spinning, measuring, and snipping the String of Life. After falling out of favor with Zeus, they find themselves banished to a modern skyscraper in the mortal world. But when the eldest sister falls in love, the very fabric of the universe begins to unravel. "We are thrilled to have such a sophisticated show premiering on our stage," said Ivie. "This show is very intimate, but also deals with understanding our place in the universe and what it means to be human. It's a show about Gods, but they deal with the same things we do - sisterhood, love, loss. We know our audiences are going to connect with these characters on a deep emotional level."
