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VIDEO: Watch the Final Trailer for RATCHED on Netflix, Starring Sarah Paulson
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 8, 2020


From Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, RATCHED is a suspenseful drama series that tells the origin story of asylum nurse Mildred Ratched.

Standalone BLACK-ISH Television Event to Air Ahead of Fall Premiere
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 2, 2020


The Johnsons and 'black-ish' return to ABC with a special one-hour television special on SUNDAY, OCT. 4 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

Disney Television Studios to Rebrand Its Three Studios
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 10, 2020


Nearly 18 months following the 21st Century Fox acquisition which led to the formation of Disney Television Studios, its three studios are undergoing a significant rebrand, it was announced today by Disney Television Studios President Craig Hunegs

FOX Entertainment Names Julia Franz, SVP, Comedy, and Daniel Weidenfeld, SVP, Animation
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 17, 2019


Julia Franz has been named Senior Vice President, Comedy, and Daniel Weidenfeld has been named Senior Vice President, Animation, for FOX Entertainment, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, FOX Entertainment.

HBO Max Announces Executive Team
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 19, 2019


The key creative and business operations and strategy teams responsible for the original programming and acquisitions for HBO Max were announced today by Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer, HBO Max and president, TNT, TBS, and truTV. Rolling up to Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, WarnerMedia Entertainment & Direct-To-Consumer, this group of veteran executives has been involved in developing and producing popular award-winning film and television content for the past 30 years.

Bette Midler, James Earl Jones Among the 2019 Disney Legends Award Recipients
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019


Today, D23, the official Disney fan club, has announced the eleven recipients for the 2019 Disney Legends Award. This year's recipients are Bette Midler, Wing Chao, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, James Earl Jones, Kenny Ortega, Barnette Ricci, Robin Roberts, Diane Sawyer, Ming-Na Wen, and Hans Zimmer. 

Freeform Names Lauren Corrao Executive Vice President, Original Programming And Development
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 18, 2019


Lauren Corrao has been named executive vice president, Original Programming and Development, Freeform, it was announced today by network president Tom Ascheim, to whom she will report. A visionary and highly respected television executive, Corrao has extensive experience in all aspects of television production as a network executive, independent producer, buyer and seller, and has worked across all genres of TV.

Lauren Corrao Joins Freeform as Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Development
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 18, 2019


Lauren Corrao has been named executive vice president, Original Programming and Development, Freeform, it was announced today by network president Tom Ascheim, to whom she will report. A visionary and highly respected television executive, Corrao has extensive experience in all aspects of television production as a network executive, independent producer, buyer and seller, and has worked across all genres of TV.

Netflix & Shawn Levy's 21 Laps Ink Exclusive, Multi-Year TV Series Deal
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 7, 2017


Shawn Levy, the award-winning director and producer behind the blockbuster Night at the Museum franchise, last year's Oscar-nominated sci-fi darling Arrival and the globe-girdling Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things is entering into a multi-year exclusive deal with Netflix to produce television series.

BWW Exclusive: A Look Back at Tony Shalhoub's Stage and Screen Career
by Rachel Crawford - Jan 2, 2018


Ever since Tony Shalhoub entered into the entertainment industry in 1980 with his role as Oliver in the American Repertory Theater's revival of AS YOU LIKE IT, Shalhoub has made a name for himself on both the stage and screen.

Netflix Original Documentary on Hong Kong Teenage Activist Joshua Wong Opening Today
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017


Netflix's original documentary on the Hong Kong teenage activist Joshua Wong titled JOSHUA: TEENAGER VS. SUPERPOWER will open today, May 26th. The film is directed by Joe Piscatella.

Netflix Original Documentary on Hong Kong Teenage Activist Joshua Wong Opening 5/26
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2017


Netflix's original documentary on the Hong Kong teenage activist Joshua Wong titled JOSHUA: TEENAGER VS. SUPERPOWER will open on Friday, May 26th. The film is directed by Joe Piscatella.

Emmy Winning Comedy MONK Joins Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 7, 2017


Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, the fastest growing network in the Crown Media Family Networks portfolio, announces the acquisition of the off-network comedy series MONK from NBCUniversal.

The Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach Presents The Celebrity Benefit Concert and Pageant Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2014


The Celebrity Benefit Concert and Pageant, the most entertaining and star-studded night of the summer art season, will be held at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach tonight, August 23rd. This red carpet one-night affair will offer guests an evening of music and a special performance of this summer's popular Pageant of the Masters, titled 'The Art Detective.'

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