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Showtime Announces Fall Comedy Slate; Sets Premiere Dates for SHAMELESS & More

by Caryn Robbins — August 8, 2017

SHOWTIME has announced the premiere dates for its fall comedy slate, including two new half-hour comedy series and the return of the hit hour-long comedy SHAMELESS.

NBC Exec Talks Possibility of OFFICE, 30 ROCK, WEST WING & ER Reboots

by Caryn Robbins — August 4, 2017

Speaking to Deadline during this week's TCA press tour, NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt discussed the possibilities of bringing back some of the network's most popular series for a second go-around.

TNT Orders Third Season of Hit Original Drama Series ANIMAL KINGDOM

by Caryn Robbins — July 27, 2017

Turner's TNT has renewed its original drama ANIMAL KINGDOM for a third season as strong multiplatform viewing helped make the series cable's only Top 20 drama this year to show growth among Adults 18-49 in its second season.

Showtime Honored with 15 Emmy Nominations; Full List

by Caryn Robbins — July 13, 2017

Today, SHOWTIME was recognized with 15 Primetime Emmy Award nominations including four acting nods for SHAMELESS star William H.

Oscar-Winner Jennifer Connelly Signs On to New TNT Thriller SNOWPIERCER

by Caryn Robbins — June 7, 2017

Turner's TNT has cast Jennifer Connelly, who earned an Oscar(R) for her performance in A Beautiful Mind, to star in the network's drama pilot SNOWPIERCER.

TNT Orders Liz Sarnoff and Margaret Cho's HIGHLAND to Pilot

by Caryn Robbins — May 17, 2017

Turner's TNT has ordered a pilot for HIGHLAND, a scripted drama written and executive produced by Liz Sarnoff (Lost, Barry) and actress-comedian Margaret Cho (Margaret Cho: PsyCHO, Drop Dead Diva), who will also star.

HAMILTON Star Daveed Diggs to Lead TNT's SNOWPIERCER Remake

by Caryn Robbins — May 17, 2017

Turner's TNT has cast Daveed Diggs, who earned a Tony for the Broadway hit HAMILTON, to star in the network's drama pilot SNOWPOERCER, which will be directed by Doctor Strange helmer Scott Derrickson.

Burning Coal and CAM Raleigh Present THE GREEKS

by BWW News Desk — April 25, 2017

Burning Coal Theatre Company and Contemporary Art Museum Raleigh will collaborate on a production of The Greeks, adapted by Ian Finley from the plays of Sophocles (Oedipus, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone) June 9 - 25, 2017 at CAM Raleigh, 409 West Martin Street, Warehouse District, Raleigh.

New Scripted Dramedy AMERICAN WOMAN, Starring Alicia Silverstone Begins Production

by Caryn Robbins — April 20, 2017

AMERICAN WOMAN, a new half-hour scripted dramedy starring Alicia Silverstone ('Clueless,' 'Suburgatory'), Mena Suvari ('American Beauty,' 'Chicago Fire') and Jennifer Bartels ('Broken'), starts production this week in Los Angeles, CA.

Danish Director Niels Arden Oplev to Helm THE DEEP MAD DARK Pilot for TNT

by Caryn Robbins — April 19, 2017

Turner's TNT has tapped Niels Arden Oplev to direct and executive-produce the pilot for THE DEEP MAD DARK, an atmospheric mystery-thriller about the complexities of friendship.

TNT Orders Pilot for New Thriller DEADLIER THAN THE MALE (wt)

by Caryn Robbins — April 18, 2017

Turner's TNT has ordered a pilot for DEADLIER THAN THE MALE (working title), a challenging and morally complex thriller about three damaged people trying to start over.

Soundtrack For New Comedy GOING IN STYLE, Starring Morgan Freeman, Out Today

by Caryn Robbins — March 31, 2017

WaterTower Music today announced the March 31 release date of the soundtrack to GOING IN STYLE, the new comedy that teams up Oscar winners Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby), Michael Caine (The Cider House Rules, Hannah and Her Sisters) and Alan Arkin (Little Miss Sunshine), and is in theatres nat

Cast Announced for World Premiere of BALLAST at Diversionary

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2017

Diversionary has announced casting for the World Premiere of BALLAST by Georgette Kelly.

Newport Beach Film Festival presents World Premiere of SEEING IS BELIEVING: WOMEN DIRECT 4/25

by A.A. Cristi — March 20, 2017

Emmy winning actress-turned-director Cady McClain's Seeing is Believing: Women Direct will make its World Premiere and is an Official Selection of the 2017 Newport Beach Film Festival.

Amazon Prime Video Exclusive Streaming Home for TNT's ANIMAL KINGDOM

by Caryn Robbins — March 9, 2017

Hide your valuables and grab some popcorn, the Cody family is coming to Prime Video.

Diversionary Announces the World Premiere of BALLAST

by BWW News Desk — February 23, 2017

This May Diversionary asks audiences this question with the World Premiere of BALLAST by Georgette Kelly, a highly poetic exploration of the waking and dream lives of two trans and cisgender couples as they come to terms with the new lives they find themselves in.