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USA Network Announces Second Season Pickup of THE PURGE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 6, 2018


Today, USA Network announced a second season pick-up for THE PURGE. A co-production with Blumhouse Television and Universal Cable Productions, THE PURGE is currently USA's #1 drama averaging 1.2MM (18-49) and 2.3MM (P2+)*. The series airs on USA with the Season 1 finale airing tonight, November 6 at 10/9c.

Tony Hale to Host the Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 16, 2018


Hamilton watches, known for their pioneering role in the worlds of aviation and cinema as well as their innovative timekeeping technology, and Los Angeles Confidential magazine, the premiere luxury, lifestyle publication in Los Angeles, host the 10th Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards on November 4, 2018 at The Exchange LA. The awards ceremony pays tribute to the brilliant behind-the-scenes talent whose individual work contributes to the quality of a motion picture and to the lasting impression that it has on movie audiences. Hamilton celebrates watch appearances in more than 450 films and television shows, most recently Amazon's “Jack Ryan”. Films and creatives to be awarded this year include screenwriter Daniel Stiepleman for “On The Basis of Sex” presented by Felicity Jones, editor Barry Alexander Brown for “BlacKklansman” presented by John David Washington, producer Graham King of “Bohemian Rhapsody” presented by Rami Malek, producer designer Hannah Beachler for “Black Panther” presented by Angela Bassett and sound editors Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn for “A Quiet Place” presented by John Krasinski.  Tony Hale, the award-winning actor and comedian of Veep and Arrested Development, will emcee the awards presentation.

A QUIET PLACE Producers Sign First-Look Deal with Paramount
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 5, 2018


Andrew Form and Brad Fuller, the producers of “A Quiet Place,” are launching Fully Formed Entertainment as a production company with a three-year, exclusive, first-look deal with Paramount, according to Variety. 

Mélanie Laurent and Payman Maadi Cast in Michael Bay's 6 UNDERGROUND
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 15, 2018


Skydance Media and Netflix announced today that César Award winner Mélanie Laurent (Beginners, Inglorious Bastards) and Payman Maadi (The Night Of, A Separation, 13 Hours) are joining the previously announced ensemble cast to their upcoming original feature film 6 Underground directed by Michael Bay (Transformers) and starring Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool).

THE LAST SHIP Sets Sail for a Fifth and Final Epic Adventure on September 9
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 30, 2018


THE LAST SHIP Sets Sail for a Fifth and Final Epic Adventure on September 9

Ryan Reynolds Joins New Netflix Original Movie 6 UNDERGROUND, Directed By Michael Bay
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 23, 2018


Skydance Media and Netflix announced today the ensemble cast to their upcoming original feature film 6 UNDERGROUND directed by Michael Bay ( Transformers ) and starring Ryan Reynolds ( Deadpool ). The action film is based on an original idea from writers and executive producers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, best known for their irreverent work on Deadpool and Deadpool 2 . Skydance's David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger will produce 6 UNDERGROUND along with Bay and Ian Bryce.

Dave Franco, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Adria Arjona, & More Join Ryan Reynolds for Netflix's 6 UNDERGROUND
by Macon Prickett - Jul 19, 2018


Skydance Media and Netflix announced today the ensemble cast to their upcoming original feature film 6 Underground directed by Michael Bay ( Transformers ) and starring Ryan Reynolds ( Deadpool ). The action film is based on an original idea from writers and executive producers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, best known for their irreverent work on Deadpool and Deadpool 2 . Skydance's David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger will produce 6 Underground along with Bay and Ian Bryce.

Prepare for the Purge: USA Network Brings Immersive PURE CITY Emporium to San Diego Comic-Con
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 10, 2018


Prepare for the Purge: USA Network Brings Immersive PURE CITY Emporium to San Diego Comic-Con

FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIRE DE LUNE By Terence McNally Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2018


The play is set in Frankie's cramped Hell's Kitchen apartment, here Frankie and Johnny have repaired after a satisfactory first date. But after satisfying their mutual desires, they're soon saddled with violently diverging ones. Frankie is ready to withdraw back into her comfortable cocoon of emotional reticence; she wants him out, five minutes ago. Johnny is ready to sing an aria, to dance an endless pas de deux, to buy a tract house. He certainly isn't ready to go home.

THE LAST SHIP: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON is Now Available on DVD
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2018


Embark on the latest journey of TNT's hit series The Last Ship: The Complete Fourth Season, arriving on Blu-ray and DVD on June 5. From blockbuster filmmaker and executive producer Michael Bay (Transformers franchise), the fight to save mankind aboard The Navy destroyer U.S.S. Nathan James continues with an all-star cast including Eric Dane, Bridget Regan and Adam Baldwin.

Skydance Media to Partner with Netflix on Deal to Produce Michael Bay Directed SIX UNDERGROUND, with Ryan Reynolds
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2018


Skydance Media announced today they will partner with Netflix to co-produce and release their upcoming original feature film Six UNDERGROUND directed by Michael Bay (Transformers) and starring Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool). The action film is based on an original idea from writers and executive producers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, best known for their irreverent work on Deadpool and Deadpool 2. Skydance's David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger will produce Six UNDERGROUND along with Bay.

Skydance Media & Netflix to Produce Michael Bay Directed SIX UNDERGROUND Starring Ryan Reynolds
by Macon Prickett - May 22, 2018


Skydance Media announced today they will partner with Netflix to co-produce and release their upcoming original feature film Six Underground directed by Michael Bay (Transformers) and starring Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool). The action film is based on an original idea from writers and executive producers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, best known for their irreverent work on Deadpool and Deadpool 2. Skydance's David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger will produce Six Underground along with Bay.

VR Studios Rogue Initiative & Emblematic Group Join Together to Create and Produce Content
by Macon Prickett - May 21, 2018


Rogue Initiative, a leading cross-medium digital entertainment studio and technology company, has partnered with Emblematic Group, one of the world's premiere producers of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, to create and produce cross-medium content through both existing slates and future collaborative idea generation.

TNT To End THE LAST SHIP After Season 5
by Tori Hartshorn - May 16, 2018


According to The Hollywood Reporter, TNT is set to end THE LAST SHIP after its upcoming fifth season. The series was renewed for a fourth and fifth season back in 2016. The fourth season debuted this past fall. Eric Dane (Grey's Anatomy), Bridget Regan (Agent Carter) and Adam Baldwin (Firefly, Chuck) star in this action-packed series chronicling the aftermath of a global catastrophe that nearly decimates the world's population. Read more about the news from The Hollywood Reporter here!

Bruce Willis to Star as Mike Tyson's Trainer in Upcoming Drama CORNERMAN
by Macon Prickett - May 7, 2018


According to Entertainment Weekly, Bruce Willis has signed on to star in the upcoming drama Cornerman as legendary boxing trainer Cus D'Amato, IMR International announced Monday.

A QUIET PLACE Sequel Announced At CinemaCon
by Macon Prickett - Apr 26, 2018


According to Entertainment Weekly, Paramount Pictures is returning to A Quiet Place. Chairman Jim Gianopulos announced Wednesday at CinemaCon that the studio is already developing a sequel to John Krasinski's breakout horror hit.

VIDEO: Watch John Krasinski Geek Out Over Stephen King's Reaction to A QUIET PLACE
by Macon Prickett - Apr 12, 2018


John Krasinski talks about what drew him to working on A Quiet Place, casting the movie's child actors and some of the best celebrity reactions to the film.

TV: See How It All Began in the Official Trailer for THE FIRST PURGE
by Macon Prickett - Apr 6, 2018


Behind every tradition lies a revolution.  Next Independence Day, witness the rise of our country's 12 hours of annual lawlessness.  Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment: The First Purge.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On John Krasinski's A QUIET PLACE,
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 5, 2018


The horror film follows a family living in quiet solitude in the woods, where silence is survival! As the film progresses we learn why they use sign language as a choice, not a necessity!

Award-Winning Director Anthony Hemingway Set for USA/Syfy's THE PURGE
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 4, 2018


Universal Cable Productions (UCP) and Blumhouse Television today announced that Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) award-winner Anthony Hemingway (UNSOLVED: THE MURDERS OF TUPAC AND THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.) is set to direct the premiere episode of USA/SYFY's upcoming series THE PURGE based on the hit film franchise. From Blumhouse Television and Universal Cable Productions, THE PURGE, which will air on USA and SYFY, and the series was created, and will be executive produced by the film franchise creator James DeMonaco, and led by Jason Blum, the entire team behind the blockbusters are on board to executive produce: Michael Bay with Brad Fuller and Andrew Form under the Platinum Dunes banner and Sebastien K. Lemercier. Thomas Kelly serves as executive producer/showrunner of the series.

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