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STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS to Premiere Exclusively on Starz, 9/10
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 1, 2016

Star Wars Fandom will soon go into hyperdrive with the television premiere of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS on Saturday, September 10 at 9 PM ET/PT exclusively on STARZ.

Showtime's ROADIES Season Finale, Inspired by Jackson Browne Classic, to Air 8/28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2016

The death of a rock and roll legend brings together music's greatest for an all-star memorial at the famed L.A. Forum in the season finale of ROADIES, airing this Sunday, August 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Showtime's ROADIES Season Finale, Inspired by Jackson Browne Classic, to Air 8/28
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 23, 2016

The death of a rock and roll legend brings together music's greatest for an all-star memorial at the famed L.A. Forum in the season finale of ROADIES, airing this Sunday, August 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Steve Aoki Documentary I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD Hits Netflix
by TV News Desk - Aug 19, 2016

Get ready to be thrust into the world of STEVE AOKI as the documentary I'll Sleep When I'm Dead is available world-wide today, August 19 via Netflix, the world's leading internet TV network.

History to Present 2-Hour Documentary 50 YEARS OF STAR TREK, 8/14
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 8, 2016

'50 YEARS OF STAR TREK' celebrates the iconic Star Trek franchise that has spanned generations and spawned a diehard cult following.

AMC to Premiere Kevin Smith's New Late Night Series GEEKING OUT 8/14
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 3, 2016

Following its special San Diego Comic Con(R) episode, GEEKING OUT returns Sunday, August 14 at 11 PM ET/PT with all new episodes.

HBO to Debut New Drama Series WATERWORLD, 10/2
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2016

David Spade, John Mellencamp & More to Guest Star on ROADIES on Showtime
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2016

The hits keep coming and so do the guest stars on the first season of the SHOWTIME series ROADIES, which airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

ECLIPSED's Lupita Nyong'o & Danai Gurira Join Marvel's BLACK PANTHER Film
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 25, 2016

Over the weekend, it was revealed at Marvel's Comic-Con panel for the new film BLACK PANTHER, that ECLIPSED star Lupita Nyong'o and the play's author Danai Guira have signed on to the cast

Video: STAR WARS EPISODE VIII Officially Wraps Production
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 22, 2016

STAR WARS EPISODE VIII director Rian Johnson turned to Facebook to announce that production has officially wrapped on the highly-anticipated film. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on December 15, 2017.

VIDEO: Chris Pine & More in New Clip from STAR TREK BEYOND
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 19, 2016

Below, watch an all-new clip from the highly anticipated film STAR TREK BEYOND, hitting theaters July 22, 2016.

Paramount Confirms STAR TREK 4; Pine, Hemsworth to Return
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 18, 2016

Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Bad Robot have confirmed that a fourth installment of the STAR TREK saga is in the works. Chris Pine will reprise his role as Captain Kirk in the epic space adventure.

Starz to Present Television Premiere of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS This September
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 15, 2016

STARZ subscribers rejoice! Epic lightsaber battles and X-wing dogfights will be available exclusively to STARZ subscribers with the television premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with a special presentation on Saturday, September 10.

STAR TREK with the NSO, Tony Bennett and More Coming Up at Wolf Trap This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2016

Some highlights of what's coming up this summer at Wolf Trap include: The Firebird (July 23); Star Trek Into Darkness with the NSO - and a pre-show Trek talk with Adam Nimoy (Leonard's son), Dave Zappone (For the Love of Spock), and Terry Farrell (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) along with several NASA staff (July 30); and the National Park Service Centennial celebration weekend, which features performances by Ricky Martin (August 24+25), Aretha Franklin (August 26), and Bonnie Raitt (Augsut 27). Scroll down for details! 

BWW Interview: 2016 National High School Musical Theatre Award Winner, Josh Strobl!
by Maeve Riley - Jul 14, 2016

2016 National Musical Theatre Award Winner, Josh Strobl, sits down with BWW to give us the onstage AND backstage scoop from the Jimmy Awards and Jerry Herman Awards!

Showtime Wraps Production of ROADIES with Star-Studded Music Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 13, 2016

Today, SHOWTIME wrapped production on the first season of the freshman music series ROADIES with an impressive roster of musical acts set to appear in the season finale, which will air on Sunday, August 28th at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

See STAR TREK BEYOND Before It Opens at One-Night-Only Fan Event
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 5, 2016

Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Bad Robot are bringing director Justin Lin's highly anticipated “STAR TREK BEYOND” to fans in advance of its official release with a Star Trek Marathon on Wednesday, July 20.

VIDEO: Rihanna's 'Sledgehammer' Debuts in New STAR TREK BEYOND Trailer
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 27, 2016

Below, watch the new trailer for STAR TREK BEYOND, featuring 'Sledgehammer' by Rihanna. Star Trek Beyond is coming to theatres July 22, 2016.

Disney Exec on Lin-Manuel Miranda's MARY POPPINS Casting: 'It's a Thrill For All of Us'
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 23, 2016

Disney executive vice president Tom MacDougall discussed the series of events which led to the casting of HAMILTON star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda in Disney's MARY POPPINS RETURN.

Showtime to Premiere New Documentary MILES TO GO BEFORE I SLEEP This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 22, 2016

Ahead of the premiere of its highly-anticipated music series ROADIES, SHOWTIME will debut a celebratory documentary, titled MILES TO GO BEFORE I SLEEP, honoring the essential role of roadies on tour. The 35-minute film, directed and executive produced by Sam Jones (Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart) will premiere on Friday, June 24th at 8 p.m. ET/PT.  ROADIES, the new original series from Oscar® winner Cameron Crowe and executive producers Winnie Holzman and J.J. Abrams, will premiere Sunday, June 26th at 10 p.m. ET/PT.  

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