The Academy Museum to Celebrate First Anniversary With THE WIZ Screening
by Michael Major
- Sep 27, 2022
Director Sidney Lumet followed a string of Oscar®-winning 1970s classics with this lavish adaptation of the popular Broadway musical The Wiz, noted for its lively score and all-Black cast. The Academy Museum’s first anniversary screening of The Wiz will feature live dance performances by the Debbie Allen Dance Studio youth performers.
Apple TV+ Orders Sandra Barneda's LAND OF WOMEN Starring Eva Longoria
by Michael Major
- Aug 9, 2022
Created and written by Iris Award winners Ramón Campos (“Gran Hotel,” “Velvet”) and Gema R. Neira (“Now and Then,” “Velvet”), Golden Globe nominee Eva Longoria (“Flamin’ Hot,” “Sylvie’s Love”) will star in the leading role as Gala and executive produce via her UnbeliEVAble Entertainment banner.
VIDEO: HBO Max Shares GORDITA CHRONICLES Trailer
by Michael Major
- Jun 6, 2022
Claudia Forestieri wrote the pilot and serves as executive producer. The cast includes Olivia Goncalves, Diana Maria Riva, Juan Javier Cardenas, Savannah Nicole Ruiz, Noah Rico, Cosette Hauer and Dascha Polanco. Patrick Fabian and Loni Love will guest star.
Vanessa Hudgens to Host 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards
by Michael Major
- May 23, 2022
Hudgens returns to the MTV stage following a highly-acclaimed hosting stint in 2020 for the inaugural MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time special, paying homage to the biggest and best moments in film and television with irreverent award categories, memorable presentations and performances from today’s hottest stars.
Bill Maher to Launch New Podcast 'Club Random'
by Michael Major
- Mar 10, 2022
The weekly podcast reunites Bill with one of the original Politically Incorrect writers, Chris Case and, former PI producer Chuck LaBella, both of whom will exec produce the podcast alongside Bill. Upcoming guests include William Shatner, Quentin Tarantino, rap artist Freddie Gibbs, YouTube's Hannah Stocking, Bella Thorne, Judd Apatow, and more.
Eva Longoria Joins The Academy's SEEN Interview Series
by Michael Major
- Feb 7, 2022
The newest episode of “Seen” – the Academy’s series of candid interviews on culture, identity and representation with some of today’s most influential Latinx filmmakers and artists – features Eva Longoria in conversation with journalist and series host Nick Barili. Watch the new interview with Nick Barili now!
The Academy Launches SEEN Latinx Artist Interview Series
by Michael Major
- Jan 24, 2022
In the first season, Academy members John Leguizamo, Eva Longoria and Edward James Olmos share their personal journeys, exploring how their crafts and culture play a role in breaking down barriers in filmmaking. Watch the trailer and first episode with John Leguizamo now!
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER Trailer
by Michael Major
- Jan 14, 2022
The series features the voices of Keke Palmer, Billy Porter, Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Paula Jai Parker, JoMarie Payton, Cedric the Entertainer, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Chance the Rapper, Normani, Leslie Odom Jr, Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe, Anthony Anderson, Gabrielle Union, Debbie Allen, Tina Knowles, Al Roker, and more.
Roundabout Theatre Company Announces Tenth Annual Underground Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 14, 2021
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the tenth annual Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a four-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists. The Reading Series will feature new works by Liz Appel, Noah Diaz, Daria Miyeko Marinelli and York Walker. The Roundabout Underground Reading Series is January 18 - 21, 2022 at 5:00PM at the Five Angels Theater (789 Tenth Avenue).
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares PROUD FAMILY Reboot Trailer
by Michael Major
- Nov 12, 2021
It’s time to get loud with the Prouds in the trailer debut for “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.” The new series, based on the Disney Channel series from the 2000s, will feature some of music and entertainment's biggest names, including Keke Palmer; Lizzo; Lil Nas X; Chance the Rapper; Normani; Leslie Odom Jr.; & Tiffany Haddish.
Ayo Davis Named President of Disney Branded Television
by Michael Major
- Sep 23, 2021
As president, Davis will oversee the operations of Disney Branded Television including programming, strategy, development, current, production, casting, business affairs and marketing for scripted, unscripted and animation for Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.
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