Yesterday BroadwayWorld was saddened to report that Carrie Fisher, best known as Star Wars' Princess Leia Organa, has died after suffering a heart attack. She was 60. Now according to TMZ, EMTs were called this afternoon for Debbie Reynolds (Hollywood icon and mother of Fisher), after Reynolds suffered a possible stroke in the home of her son, Todd Fisher. Reynolds was reportedly taken to the emergency room just after 1pm.
The new drama series DOUBT (To premiere during the 2016-2017 season) starring Steven Pasquale (BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, Laverne Cox (FOX's ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW) and Katherine Heigl (KNOCKED UP) is heading to CBS for the 2016-17 season.
Broadway stars and a host of musical presentations are on tap for the upcoming 2016-17 primetime television season. Included in THE LINEUP will be new series starring HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson, FROZEN's Kristen Bell and BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY star Stephen Pasquale.
Award-winning actor Jackie Chan has joined the cast of The Nut Job 2 with Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl and Maya Rudolph. The film is directed by Cal Brunker and written by Scott Bindley, Bob Barlen & Cal Brunker. The Nut Job 2 will be released in theaters byOpen Road Films on May 19, 2017.
In 2016-2017, CBS will expand its comedy lineup, increasing the number of comedies from four to eight, compared to last fall, and programming two two-hour blocks on Mondays and Thursdays. Check out trailers below!
Paramount Home Media Distribution and Vertical Entertainment announced today a collaboration to bring APPROACHING THE UNKNOWN to theatrical and home viewing audiences.
Meet & Greet, a comedy by Stan Zimmerman (The Golden Girls, Roseanne, Gilmore Girls) & Christian McLaughlin(Married...with Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, Desperate Housewives), will receive industry readings in New York on Thursday, March 3rd. The readings will be held at 11am & 4pm and are by invitation only.
Freeform (the new name for ABC Family) is giving you the perfect opportunity to watch all your favorite romantic comedies all weekend long during the “Valentine's Day with Your BAE”
The Golden Raspberry Award Foundation continued its tradition of announcing the nominations for the RAZZIE AWARDS, one day before the OSCAR nominations are revealed.
Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb are kicking off the New Year's Eve celebration with “A Toast to 2015!” - the ultimate year-end look at the buzziest stories and events over the last twelve months. An all-star cast of celebrities – from Zooey Deschanel and Eva Longoria to Michael Bublé and Blake Shelton – recount the most talked about moments and mishaps that made for an unforgettable year. Produced by Dateline NBC, the two-hour primetime special airs Thursday, December 31 at 8pm/7c.
The eighth annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE (NYCWFF) returns October 15 18, 2015. With more than 100 events taking place from Wall Street to Harlem, the Festival presents a variety of ways for people to sip, swirl and savor their way through offerings from some of the world's best chefs and culinary personalities. Tickets are still available to the Festival's signature tasting events taking place at its culinary campus on Piers 92 & 94 throughout the weekend.
Broadway's Steven Pasquale is lighting up this year's TV schedule. Deadline reports that the actor will appear opposite Katherine Heigl in CBS's upcoming rework of its legal drama pilot DOUBT.
Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures' dramatic thriller “Unforgettable,” which is the first film in the director's chair for veteran producer Denise Di Novi (“Crazy, Stupid, Love,” “Focus”).
From undercover investigations to peaceful protests throughout LA, animal lover and filmmaker Kim Sill documents her 5-year journey rescuing ANIMALS while coming face-to-face with animal abusers, hoarders, gang members and owners of puppy mills. Saved In America tells her story of defeat and triumph, and showcases the EVERYDAY heroes who spend their time and resources saving ANIMALS from death row. Screenings take place at noon in Agoura Hills, today, August 14 through August 20, with a special red carpet screening on August 15.
