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FringeNYC Applications Due March 28 For First October Festival
by Julie Musbach - Mar 22, 2018


After a one-year hiatus to restructure and re-envision, The New York International Fringe Festival will present the 21st festival this October - the first time the festival will be presented in the fall instead of its usual end-of-summer slot.

New York International Fringe Festival Application Deadline 3/28, Festival Moves To October
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 20, 2018


After a one-year hiatus to restructure and re-envision, The New York International Fringe Festival will present the 21st festival this October - the first time the festival will be presented in the fall instead of its usual end-of-summer slot.

WellRED FROM DIXIE WITH LOVE Comedy Tour Set for Walton Arts Center This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2017


Following the last year's highly successful wellRED comedy tour, Trae Crowder (The Liberal Redneck), Drew Morgan and Corey Ryan Forrester are coming to Walton Arts Center Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 7 pm with the wellRED comedy tour: FROM DIXIE WITH LOVE.

VIDEO: Showtime to Premiere New Docu-Series THE TRADE at Sundance
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2017


The timely, provocative new five-episode SHOWTIME docu-series THE TRADE spotlights the crisis through the eyes of those most affected: the growers, addicts, cartel bosses and law enforcement hopelessly caught in its web

Sundance Institute Announces Indie Episodic, Shorts & Special Event Selections For 2018 Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2017


Works selected across the new Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events sections of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival were announced today, underlining Sundance Institute's commitment to showcasing bold independent storytelling, regardless of form, format or length.

Showtime To Premiere New Docu-Series THE TRADE at Sundance Film Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 4, 2017


From Columbus, Ohio to Guerrero, Mexico and countless cities in between, the opioid epidemic has ravaged communities on both sides of the border. But what about the lives behind the headlines and statistics? The timely, provocative new five-episode SHOWTIME docu-series THE TRADE spotlights the crisis through the eyes of those most affected: the growers, addicts, cartel bosses and law enforcement hopelessly caught in its web. Directed and executive produced by Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Matthew Heineman (Cartel Land) and executive produced by Oscar and Emmy nominee Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me), THE TRADE will world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and debut on Friday, February 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

Sundance Institute Announces Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special event Selections for 2018 Sundance Film Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 4, 2017


Works selected across the new Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events sections of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival were announced today, underlining Sundance Institute's commitment to showcasing bold independent storytelling, regardless of form, format or length.

Paramount Network Teams with Time Inc on Premium Non-Scripted Projects
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 30, 2017


Paramount Network has joined forces with Emmy(R)-winning Time Inc. Productions for a multi-project deal for unique and immersive non-scripted series, which are currently in pilot production. The partnership with Paramount Network, launching January 18, 2018, will feature series linked to Time Inc.'s SPORTS ILLUSTRATED and ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - FOX to Present 'Simpsonized' THE LEGEND OF HOMER SIMPSON
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2017


In advance of the network's 20th year broadcasting the World Series, FOX Sports today announced that a comedic 'Simpsonized' documentary, SPRINGFIELD OF DREAMS: THE LEGEND OF HOMER SIMPSON, will air adjacent to regional NFL broadcasts on Sunday, Oct. 22 on FOX. The World Series, presented by YouTube TV, begins Tuesday, Oct. 24 on FOX.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - FOX to Present 'Simpsonized' THE LEGEND OF HOMER SIMPSON
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 19, 2017


In advance of the network's 20th year broadcasting the World Series, FOX Sports today announced that a comedic 'Simpsonized' documentary, SPRINGFIELD OF DREAMS: THE LEGEND OF HOMER SIMPSON, will air adjacent to regional NFL broadcasts on Sunday, Oct. 22 on FOX. The World Series, presented by YouTube TV, begins Tuesday, Oct. 24 on FOX.

SPRINGFIELD OF DREAMS: THE LEGEND OF HOMER SIMPSON to Air this Sunday on FOX
by TV News Desk - Oct 18, 2017


Twenty-five years after THE SIMPSONS' Homer at the Bat originally aired, America's favorite family once again forays into America's favorite pastime.

Chris Pine to Star in TNT's Drama Series ONE DAY SHE'LL DARKEN
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 13, 2017


Turner's TNT has set additional principal cast to the new six-episode drama series ONE DAY SHE'LL DARKEN. Chris Pine (Wonder Woman, Star Trek) executive produces and stars as Jay Singletary, a former Marine-turned-hack-reporter/paparazzo. T

New York's Reverend Billy Returns to the UK for a Radical Mix of Music, Passion, and Politics
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2017


Hallelujah! Your saviour is at hand. If you're concerned about a world rife with global advertising, multinational control, climate change, the threat of nuclear war, supermarket domination, and all the constant controversy caused by the US President's inane outpourings, this is for you. If you're not, this is REALLY for you!

Toronto International Film Festival Announces 2017 Award Winners
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 18, 2017


The Toronto International Film Festival announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox today, hosted by Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF.

VIDEO: New Showtime Doc TOUGH GUYS Explores Origins of Mixed Martial Arts
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 8, 2017


Today, SHOWTIME announced the premiere of TOUGH GUYS, a feature-length documentary that explores origins and the development of the mixed martial arts (MMA) movement.

Leading Talent and Global Stars to Descend on the City for this Year's Toronto International Film Festival
by Emily Bruno - Aug 22, 2017


The Toronto International Film Festival® today revealed the hundreds of special guests and talent that will attend the Festival this September.

A&E Network Orders Original Documentary Series CULTURESHOCK from Morgan Spurlock
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 18, 2017


A&E Network has joined forces with acclaimed filmmaker Morgan Spurlock and his company, Warrior Poets, and Time Inc.'s Entertainment Weekly to produce CULTURESHOCK, an eight-hour original documentary series that looks at the untold stories behind watershed moments in pop culture that have had a lasting impact on our culture

Toronto Film Fesitval Rolls Out Amitious Industry Conference Programme
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 17, 2017


The Toronto International Film Festival® continued today to roll out its bold and ambitious 2017 TIFF Industry Conference programme.

David Hasselhoff, Morgan Spurlock and More Join Stan Lee Tribute Event
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2017


Comedian, Nerdist CEO, and podcast extraordinaire Chris Hardwick will lead a roster of celebrity guests and industry giants to celebrate one of the world's most beloved creators, Stan Lee, on August 22nd at the Saban Theatre (8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211). Extraordinary: Stan Lee is an once-in-a-lifetime tribute to the visionary behind The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, and countless others characters, and will take an intimate, nostalgic look back at his storied life and career.

Artists for Peace and Justice Hosts 9th Annual Gala Event with BOVET 1822 during Toronto Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 10, 2017


The Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) Festival Gala, presented by BOVET 1822, returns in 2017 at a new downtown location, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). Held on September 10, the gala celebrates and awards leading cultural icons for their lifetime of service while raising vital funds for APJ's on going community development work in Haiti.

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