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Stephen Merchant and Asim Chaudhry to Star in BBC One Christmas Comedy
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2018


Stephen Merchant (The Office, Extras, Hello Ladies) and Asim Chaudhry (People Just Do Nothing) star as two mismatched neighbours driving across the country to pick up the one toy that will make a little girl's Christmas dreams come true.

THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB to Premiere at Rome Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 5, 2018


'The Girl in the Spider's Web' will premiere at the 13th Rome Film Fest. The festival's opening night film will be 'Bad Times at the El Royale.' Other films in the lineup include Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet's 'Beautiful Boy,' 'Halloween,' and 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post.' See the full lineup below!

DREAM CORP LLC Returns to Adult Swim for Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 13, 2018


DREAM CORP LLC returns for season 2 Sunday, October 21st at midnight on Adult Swim. Network greenlights Season 3 prior to new season premiere.

Paramount Network Renews LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 22, 2018


On the heels of its third-consecutive Emmy® nomination for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, the global multiplatform hit franchise, “Lip Sync Battle” is returning for a fifth season on Paramount Network.  Twelve new half-hour episodes will premiere in 2019.

Season 2 of RYAN HANSEN SOLVES CRIMES ON TELEVISION* Features Joel McHale, Ben Schwartz, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 17, 2018


YouTube announces star-studded Hollywood guest stars for Season 2 of RYAN HANSENS SOLVES CRIMES ON TELEVISION*.

Donmar Warehouse Announces Full Casting For MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2018


The Donmar announces full casting for Artistic Director Josie Rourke's production of Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare. Joining the previously announced Hayley Atwell and Jack Lowden are Ben Allen, Matt Bardock, Nicholas Burns, Jackie Clune, Rachel Denning, Molly Harris, Adam McNamara, Raad Rawi, Sule Rimi, Anwar Russell and Helena Wilson.

New Paramount Network Scores First-Ever Emmy Nominations
by Macon Prickett - Jul 13, 2018


The new Paramount Network today received its first-ever Emmy nominations as a network after successfully rebranding earlier this year.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting For Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's New Play EMILIA
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2018


Shakespeare's Globe has announced the all-female cast for Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's new play Emilia, directed by Nicole Charles. The play charts the life of Emilia Bassano, the poet, mother and feminist who is thought to have inspired the 'Dark Lady' in Shakespeare's sonnets as well as the Emilia characters who appear in Othello, The Two Noble Kinsmen, The Winter's Tale and The Comedy of Errors. Emilia continues to thread her way through each of the plays in which she appears this summer season, excepting Emilia the Abbess in The Comedy of Errors.

VIDEO: Check Out A Preview of Ramona Singer Performing MILKSHAKE on This Week's LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Macon Prickett - Jun 27, 2018


Ramona Singer (“Real Housewives of New York”) is on this week's Lip Sync Battle to tell us what brings all the boys to the yard. LSB airs Thursdays 10:30/9:30c on Paramount Network. Check out the clip below!

VIDEO: Watch Melissa Gorga Perform WHEN I GROW UP On An All-New Lip Sync Battle
by Macon Prickett - Jun 25, 2018


Melissa Gorga (“Real Housewives of New Jersey”) goes all out for The Pussycat Dolls' “When I Grow Up” for her Lip Sync Battle with Ramona Singer (“Real Housewives of New York”). Check out the preview below!

VIDEO: Watch A Preview of Derek Hough's Performance of ANY MAN OF MINE from LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Macon Prickett - Jun 20, 2018


Check out a preview of Derek Hough's performance of 'Any Man Of Mine' on a special Shania Twain themed episode of Paramount Network's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.” The highly anticipated Nicole Scherzinger vs. Derek Hough lip sync battle debuts Thursday, June 21 at 10:30pm ET/PT.

VIDEO: Check Out A Preview Of Nicole Scherzinger Performing MAN I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Macon Prickett - Jun 18, 2018


Nicole Scherzinger tells us the best thing about being a woman on this week's Shania Twain Tribute. Spoiler: it involves having fun! Lip Sync Battle, Thursdays 10:30/9:30c on Paramount Network. Check out the preview below!

VIDEO: Watch Mena Suvari Perform SON OF A PREACHER MAN in this LIP SYNC BATTLE Sneak Peek
by Macon Prickett - Jun 13, 2018


Check out a preview clip of Mena Suvari's performance of 'Son Of A Preacher Man' on Paramount Network's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.” The highly anticipated Alicia Silverstone vs. Mena Suvari lip sync battle debuts Thursday, June 14 at 10:30pm ET/PT.

VIDEO: Preview Alicia Silverstone's CLUELESS-Inspired Performance of FANCY on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Macon Prickett - Jun 11, 2018


Check out a preview of Alicia Silverstone's performance of 'Fancy' on Paramount Network's “LIP SYNC BATTLE.” The highly anticipated Alicia Silverstone vs. Mena Suvari lip sync battle debuts Thursday, June 14 at 10:30pm ET/PT.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB Starring Claire Foy
by Macon Prickett - Jun 7, 2018


Lisbeth Salander, the cult figure and title character of the acclaimed Millennium book series created by Stieg Larsson, will return to the screen in The Girl in the Spider's Web, a first-time adaptation of the recent global bestseller. Golden Globe winner Claire Foy, the star of 'The Crown,' will play the outcast vigilante defender under the direction of Fede Alvarez, the director of 2016's breakout thriller Don't Breathe; the screenplay adaptation is by Steven Knight and Fede Alvarez & Jay Basu.

NBC Chairman Talks 'The Office' Reboot
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2018


At NBC's upfront, chairman Bob Greenblatt talked about the rumored The Office reboot that fans have been buzzing about.

#TurnerUpFront to Feature A Powerhouse Lineup of Entertainment, Sports, & News Stars
by Macon Prickett - May 3, 2018


Global entertainment, sports and news content leader Turner will have its brand portfolio on full display at the 2018#TurnerUpfront on May 16, hosted at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Donmar Warehouse Announces 2018 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2018


Artistic Director Josie Rourke said, "I'm delighted to announce two new productions at the Donmar, joining the previously announced THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE, for my penultimate season, with all three directed by women.

VIDEO: THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB Cast is Ready For Their Close Up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2018


Claire Foy, known for wearing The Crown in Netflix's series, has stepped out with her castmates for a new photoshoot, and she's rocking her new hairdo.

VIDEO: Rita Ora Performs I'M TOO SEXY In This LIP SYNC BATTLE Sneak Peak
by Macon Prickett - Mar 28, 2018


Rita Ora performs Right Said Fred's “I'm Too Sexy” and gets some major props from guest DJ Boy George. Lip Sync Battle airs at a special time this Thursday at 9:30/8:30c on Paramount Network.

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