Entertainment One (eOne), Sony Pictures Television Networks, NBC and Global are proud to announce that Juliette Lewis ('Natural Born Killers,' 'Cape Fear') and Callum Keith Rennie ('The Killing,' 'Californication') are signed on to star in the new legal drama series 'The Firm,' based on John Grisham's best-selling novel and executive-produced by Grisham and Lukas Reiter. Lewis and Rennie join Josh Lucas ('The Lincoln Lawyer,' 'Sweet Home Alabama') who was previously announced to star as attorney Mitchell McDeere (the role originated by Tom Cruise in the film). David Straiton ('House,' 'Fringe') is confirmed to direct the pilot episode which will commence production in Toronto this August. Helen Shaver ('Judging Amy,' NBC's 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit') has also joined the series as a producer and will direct multiple episodes.
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Broadway veteran Josh Lucas is set to star in NBC's new legal drama series 'The Firm,' based on John Grisham's best-selling novel and executive-produced by Grisham and Lukas Reiter.
Entertainment One is teaming up with HBO and Academy Award winner Philip Seymour Hoffman's Cooper's Town Productions, on a new drama series, 'Upstate'.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Philip Seymour Hoffman is in the process of developing a new series for HBO. Entitled, 'Upstate, the show is about 'Roy Perkins, who gets laid-off and then relocates his family to rural America to take a job as a correctional officer in a new privately run for-profit prison,' as described by THR.
MTV's highly anticipated new scripted series 'Skins' will premiere on Monday, January 17th at 10pm ET/PT following an all-new episode of 'Jersey Shore' airing at a special night and time.
MTV's highly anticipated new scripted series 'Skins' will premiere on Monday, January 17th at 10pm ET/PT following an all-new episode of 'Jersey Shore' airing at a special night and time.
Syfy's July 5 Summer Premiere Week sizzled as its three powerhouse scripted series -- Warehouse 13, Eureka and Haven -- cumed 7.619 million unique viewers, including 3.147 million unique Adults 18-49 and 3.907 million unique Adults 25-54.
Marking the first anniversary of its successful brand evolution (July 7, 2009), Syfy kicks off Summer Premiere Week on Tuesday, July 6, at 9PM (ET/PT) with the second season return of Warehouse 13, its most successful series ever. On Tuesday, July 9, at 9PM (ET/PT), Eureka begins its fourth season. Following at 10PM (ET/PT) will be the premiere of Haven, based on a Stephen King novella.
Marking the first anniversary of its successful brand evolution (July 7, 2009), Syfy kicks off Summer Premiere Week on Tuesday, July 6, at 9PM (ET/PT) with the second season return of Warehouse 13, its most successful series ever. On Tuesday, July 9, at 9PM (ET/PT), Eureka begins its fourth season. Following at 10PM (ET/PT) will be the premiere of Haven, based on a Stephen King novella.
Marking the first anniversary of its successful brand evolution (July 7, 2009), Syfy kicks off Summer Premiere Week on Tuesday, July 6, at 9PM (ET/PT) with the second season return of Warehouse 13, its most successful series ever. On Tuesday, July 9, at 9PM (ET/PT), Eureka begins its fourth season.
Syfy celebrates Summer 2010 with its first ever Thursday night reality block (Mary Knows Best and Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files); new scripted series (Haven) based on a Stephen King novella; popular returning series (Warehouse 13, Eureka, Ghost Hunters Academy and Ghost Hunters International), and fan favorite Saturday Original Movies including Stonehenge Apocalypse and Lake Placid 3, along with a Memorial Day weekend movie marathon and a special July 4th presentation of The Greatest American Hero.
Syfy celebrates Summer 2010 with its first ever Thursday night reality bloc (Mary Knows Best and Paranormal Investigators); new scripted series (Haven) based on a Stephen King novella; popular returning series (Warehouse 13, Eureka, Ghost Hunters Academy and Ghost Hunters International), and fan favorite Saturday Original Movies including Lake Placid 3 and Stonehenge Apocalypse.
Filled with suspense, horror and the struggle to discover one's true identity, MTV puts a modern spin on one of the most popular classic films of the eighties, MGM's 'Teen Wolf'. The reinvention comes alive as a sexy thriller set against the drama of high school life with a forbidden, romantic love story at its core. Additionally, MTV steers a fearless path with the greenlight of the North American adaptation of the U.K. drama series 'Skins'. Both series greenlights were announced today by MTV President of Programming, Tony DiSanto. From the creator of 'Criminal Minds,' Jeff Davis, and the executive producers of 'The 4400,' Rene Echevarria and 'Prison Break,' Marty Adelstein, 'Teen Wolf' will commence production this summer with 12 one-hour episodes. 'Skins' will also begin production this summer with 10 one-hour episodes.
Syfy's all-new one-hour drama series Haven, starring Emily Rose (Jericho, Brothers and Sisters), commenced production on April 20 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and its surrounding area. Based on the novella The Colorado Kid from author renowned Stephen King, the series follows the shrewd and confident FBI agent Audrey Parker (Rose) with a lost past who arrives in the small town of Haven, Maine on a routine case. Before long, her natural curiosity lands her in the epicenter of activity in this curious enclave, which turns out to be a longtime refuge for people that are affected by a range of supernatural afflictions.
Syfy celebrates Summer 2010 with its first ever Thursday night reality bloc (Mary Knows Best and Paranormal Investigators); new scripted series (Haven) based on a Stephen King novella; popular returning series (Warehouse 13, Eureka, Ghost Hunters Academy and Ghost Hunters International), and fan favorite Saturday Original Movies including Lake Placid 3 and Stonehenge Apocalypse.
Lucas Bryant (Queer as Folk, Dollhouse) and Eric Balfour (24, Six Feet Under) have been cast in Syfy's new drama series Haven, based on the novella The Colorado Kid from renowned author Stephen King. Bryant and Balfour join Emily Rose on the series, which is slated to air on Syfy this summer. Haven follows FBI agent Audrey Parker (Rose), who arrives in the small town of Haven, Maine on a routine case... only to discover that this curious enclave has served as a longtime refuge for people who are afflicted with a remarkable range of supernatural abilities.
The Board of Trustees of La Jolla Playhouse announces the appointment of Michael S. Rosenberg as the Playhouse's new Managing Director. A veteran producer in both the not-for-profit and commercial theatre worlds, Rosenberg will begin full time duties on May 4, 2009.
On Wednesday, December 19 BKC kids stuffed holiday stockings for the children of Freedom House NYC at their annual Holiday Festival at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in Times Square.
The Drama Desk held a panel discussion, titled 'Moving On,' with theater professionals from Grey Gardens and Spring Awakening on Wednesday, February 28, that focused on the challenges and advantages of moving theatrical productions from Off Broadway to Broadway
The Drama Desk will hold a panel discussion, titled 'Moving On,' with theater professionals from Grey Gardens and Spring Awakening on Wednesday, February 28, at 5:30 PM, focusing on the challenges and advantages of moving theatrical productions from Off Broadway to Broadway.
