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HBO Partners With Ailey To Celebrate Its 60th Anniversary
by Julie Musbach - Dec 4, 2018


HBO salutes Ailey at 60 with a social media video series to launch during Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 60th Anniversary New York City Center season November 28 - December 30. This tribute video series will introduce new audiences to the Ailey legacy through moving commentary from music, film, and TV stars - Jussie Smollett, Vanessa Williams, Jillian Hervey, and Black Thought - who share how Ailey has inspired their artistry, impacted American culture, and continues to reach people of all ages backgrounds around the globe.

Ailey's 60th Anniversary New York City Center Season Opens Today 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2018


As a centerpiece to its yearlong Ailey Ascending 60th Anniversary celebration and a kickoff to its five-week holiday season, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will host a star-studded gala benefit on Today, November 28th at 7pm, complete with a performance for the ages at New York City Center and dinner-party at the New York Hilton Midtown Grand Ballroom. The gala honors Prudential Financial for its generous support and commitment to Ailey for over three decades, especially its educational and community programs.  The Honorary Chairs for the evening are screen icons Angela Bassett and Cicely Tyson. Bassett, a Golden Globe Award winner, stars in the hit television series 9-1-1, and was most recently featured in the 2018 blockbusters Black Panther and Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Tyson - known for a myriad of roles across television and film, including Roots, Fried Green Tomatoes, and most recently How to Get Away With Murder - has received three Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and on November 18th made history as the first black woman to receive an Honorary Academy Award.

Ailey's 60th Anniversary New York City Center Season Opens Wednesday 11/28
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2018


As a centerpiece to its yearlong Ailey Ascending 60th Anniversary celebration and a kickoff to its five-week holiday season, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will host a star-studded gala benefit on Wednesday, November 28th at 7pm, complete with a performance for the ages at New York City Center and dinner-party at the New York Hilton Midtown Grand Ballroom. The gala honors Prudential Financial for its generous support and commitment to Ailey for over three decades, especially its educational and community programs.  The Honorary Chairs for the evening are screen icons Angela Bassett and Cicely Tyson. Bassett, a Golden Globe Award winner, stars in the hit television series 9-1-1, and was most recently featured in the 2018 blockbusters Black Panther and Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Tyson - known for a myriad of roles across television and film, including Roots, Fried Green Tomatoes, and most recently How to Get Away With Murder - has received three Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and on November 18th made history as the first black woman to receive an Honorary Academy Award.

Anthony Kearns Performed At The 2018 Veterans Of All Nations Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2018


World-famed tenor Anthony Kearns, a member of the double-platinum, PBS super-group, The Irish Tenors, delivered an incredible performance, tailored to inspire the leaders, members, and guests of the Veterans of All Nations Gala on Sunday, November 11, 2018, it was officially announced.

Alvin Ailey Announces 60th Anniversary Opening Night Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2018


As a centerpiece to its yearlong Ailey Ascending 60th Anniversary celebration and a kickoff to its five-week holiday season, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will host a star-studded gala benefit on Wednesday, November 28th at 7pm, complete with a performance for the ages at New York City Center and party at the New York Hilton Midtown Grand Ballroom. The Honorary Chairs for the evening are screen icons Angela Bassett and Cicely Tyson. Bassett, a Golden Globe Award winner, stars in the hit television series 9-1-1, and was most recently featured in the 2018 blockbusters Black Panther and Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Tyson - known for a myriad of roles across television and film, including Roots, Fried Green Tomatoes, and most recently How to Get Away With Murder - has received three Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and on November 18th will make history as the first black woman to receive an Honorary Academy Award.

June 2018 Programming Highlights for Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior
by Macon Prickett - May 25, 2018


Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior share June 2018 highlights including The Radio Disney Music Awards, Andi Mack, Duck Tales, Marvel's SpiderMan, & more! Check out all that is coming to Disney this June below! 

DreamWorks Animation Television and Netflix Reveal Cast for All-New Original Series SHE-RA AND THE PRINCESSES OF POWER
by Tori Hartshorn - May 18, 2018


For the honor of Grayskull! DreamWorks Animation Television has revealed the cast of the upcoming Netflix original series DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, set to be released globally in 2018.

DreamWorks Animation Television and Netflix Reveal Cast for All-New Series SHE-RA AND THE PRINCESSES OF POWER
by Macon Prickett - May 18, 2018


For the honor of Grayskull! DreamWorks Animation Television has revealed the cast of the upcoming Netflix original series DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power,set to be released globally in 2018.

Disney Channel Orders Second Season of BIG CITY GREENS Ahead of the Series Premiere, Monday, June 18
by Macon Prickett - May 17, 2018


Disney Channel has ordered a second season of animated comedy-adventure series 'Big City Greens,' about a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves to the big city with his wildly out of place family, ahead of its series debut, MONDAY, JUNE 18 (9:30 a.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW and Disney Channel VOD. The series hails from comic book creators and brothers Chris and Shane Houghton ('Harvey Beaks') and influenced by their childhood growing up in the small rural town of St. Johns, Michigan, with many of the locations and characters inspired by their real-life family members and townsfolk.

AMC Releases First Trailer for Season 3 of INTO THE BADLANDS, Returns 4/22
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 26, 2018


AMC Releases First Trailer for Season 3 of INTO THE BADLANDS Returns 4/22

SXSW Film Festival Announces 2018 Features And Opening Night Film A QUIET PLACE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2018


The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals announced the features lineup and opening night film for the 25th edition of the Film Festival, running March 9-18, 2018 in Austin, Texas. The acclaimed program draws thousands of fans, filmmakers, press, and industry leaders every year to immerse themselves in the most innovative, smart and entertaining new films of the year.

AMC Announces Premiere Dates for New & Returning Series
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 15, 2018


AMC announced from the Television Critics' Association (TCA) Press Tour the premiere dates for new and returning series, including the international crime thriller, 'McMafia,' 'Fear the Walking Dead' season four, martial arts drama 'Into the Badlands' season three and 'AMC Visionaries: James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction.'

Photo Flash: AMC Shares First Look Images from INTO THE BADLANDS Seaon 3
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2017


AMC released today photos from the upcoming third season of its martial arts series, INTO THE BADLANDS, which is currently filming in Dublin, Ireland and will return this Spring.

AMC Announces INTO THE BADLANDS Season 3 Cast Additions
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 26, 2017


AMC announced today new additions to the cast of its hit martial arts drama INTO THE BADLANDS, which returns for season three next year.

FOX Cancels ROSEWOOD Drama Series After Two Seasons
by Caryn Robbins - May 9, 2017


FOX network has cancelled ROSEWOOD after two seasons. The drama series stars, starring Morris Chestnut and Jaina Lee Ortiz airs Fridays on FOX.

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