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ABC to Present Feature Documentary LET IT FALL: LOS ANGELES 1982-1992, 4/28
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 28, 2017


Academy Award-winner John Ridley teams up with ABC News' Lincoln Square Productions to direct and produce a feature-length documentary, LET IT FALL: LOS ANGELES 1982-1992, pegged to the 25th anniversary of the Los Angeles uprising

Amazon Studios Orders Original Dramatic Series FORTITUDE from Sky Vision
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 27, 2017


Amazon Studios and Sky Vision today announced the addition of FORTITUDE to Amazon's lineup of dramatic original series for Prime Video in the US.

Paley Center Presents AMERICAN CRIME Season 3 Premiere Event
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2017


The Paley Center for Media will present a PaleyLive LA event with the cast and creative team of ABC's American Crime on Wednesday, March 1st at its Beverly Hills location. This will be the first time Paley Center has produced an event with the series.

Additional Cast Announced for New Live-Action Series MARVEL'S CLOAK & DAGGER
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 14, 2017


Freeform and Marvel today announced six new series regulars for its highly anticipated series, MARVEL'S CLOAK & DAGGER a live-action adaptation of the popular Marvel comic.

Paley Center Presents ABC's AMERICAN CRIME Season 3 Premiere Event
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 1, 2017


On Wednesday, March 1, The Paley Center for Media will present a PaleyLive LA event with the cast and creative team of ABC's AMERICAN CRIME at its Beverly Hills location

Cast & Creative Team Revealed for Live-Action Adaptation of MARVEL'S CLOAK & DAGGER
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 31, 2017


Freeform and Marvel today announced the cast and creative team for its highly anticipated series, MARVEL'S CLOAK & DAGGER, a live-action adaptation of the popular Marvel comic.

Showtime Announces Premiere Dates for New Series GUERRILLA and I'M DYING UP HERE
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2017


SHOWTIME has announced the airdates for its two highly-anticipated new series GUERRILLA and I'M DYING UP HERE.

ABC Announces May Premiere Date for DIRTY DANCING Event Movie
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2017


The ABC Television Network has announced midseason premiere dates for the mini-series 'When We Rise' and series premiere dates for the one-hour drama 'Time After Time,' half-hour comedy 'Imaginary Mary' and the event movie 'Dirty Dancing,'

Xlrator Media Acquires Horror Thriller DRIFTER for North American Distribution
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 4, 2017


XLrator Media has acquired North American distribution rights to the post-apocalyptic horror-thriller DRIFTER and will release the film in theaters on February 24 and on VOD and iTunes February 28.

New Feature Documentary LET IT FALL: LA 1982-1992 to Premiere Spring 2017 on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 16, 2016


Academy Award-winner John Ridley has teamed up with ABC News' Lincoln Square Productions to produce a feature-length documentary titled LET IT FALL: LA 1982-1992 about the Los Angeles uprising of April 1992.

Katie Leclerc & Manon Matthews Team for Holiday-Themed Romantic Comedy HOLIDAY BREAKUP
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 15, 2016


Katie Leclerc of ABC Family's “Switched at Birth” and Social Media star Manon Mathews are teaming up for a quirky holiday-themed romantic comedy HOLIDAY BREAKUP, premiering on Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, Vimeo

Sandra Oh to Guest Star in Multi-Episode Arc of ABC's AMERICAN CRIME
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 29, 2016


Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner Sandra Oh is set to guest star in the multiple Emmy-nominated series AMERICAN CRIME when it returns to ABC in 2017.

Photo Flash: SHOWTIME Hosts Annual Emmys Eve Party
by Ashlee Latimer - Sep 18, 2016


Last night, SHOWTIME President and CEO David Nevins and SHOWTIME Chairman Matt Blank hosted their annual “SHOWTIME Emmy Eve” party at the legendary Sunset Tower Hotel, with a special musical performance by British blues/rock musician Jamie N Commons. 

BWW Interview: Actress Hope Davis On Thrillers, Escaping To London and David Hare's THE RED BARN
by Marianka Swain - Sep 19, 2016


Acclaimed American actress Hope Davis has starred in numerous independent films and TV dramas, from About Schmidt and American Splendour to In Treatment, The Special Relationship and Wayward Pines. She received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the original Broadway production of God of Carnage, and next month she returns to the stage in David Hare's new play The Red Barn at the National Theatre, directed by Robert Icke.

Disney/ABC Television Promote Patrick Moran to President, ABC Studios
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 7, 2016


Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney|ABC Television Group, today announced that respected industry executive Patrick Moran has been promoted to president, ABC Studios

Showtime Orders New Comedy Pilot SMILF, Based on Short Film from Frankie Shaw
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 12, 2016


Today, SHOWTIME announced that it has ordered a new comedy pilot based on Frankie Shaw's Sundance Film Festival Jury Award-winning short film SMILF.

Babou Cessay, Rory Kinnear & Daniel Mays Join Showtime's GUERRILLA
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 2, 2016


Babou Ceesay (Getting On, Eye In The Sky), Laurence Olivier Award winner Rory Kinnear (PENNY DREADFUL, Spectre) and Daniel Mays (Line of Duty, Mrs Biggs) have joined the cast of the new six-part drama thriller GUERRILLA.

Freida Pinto Nabs Lead Role in Showtime's Limited Series GUERRILLA
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2016


Screen Actors Guild® Award winner Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire) has joined the cast of the new six-part limited series GUERRILLA in the lead role of “Jas Mitra.”

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