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VIDEO: NBC Shares First Look at LA BREA Season Two
by Michael Major - Jun 30, 2022


“La Brea” follows an epic family adventure after a massive sinkhole opens in Los Angeles pulling people and buildings into a mysterious and dangerous primeval land. The cast includes Natalie Zea, Eoin Macken, Jon Seda, Nicholas Gonzalez, Chiké Okonkwo, Zyra Gorecki, Jack Martin, Veronica St. Clair, Rohan Mirchandaney, Lily Santiago, and more.

Joaquina Kalukango, MOULIN ROUGE! & More to Perform on Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Special on NBC
by Michael Major - Jun 28, 2022


Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Monroe Iglehart, and more from the cast of Freestyle Love Supreme will unite for a special performance. Broadway’s “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” cast members Jacqueline B. Arnold, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Tasia Jungbauer and Jeigh Madjus will also take the stage. Joaquina Kalukango will sing during the fireworks spectacle.

NBC Orders Prehistoric Series SURVIVING EARTH
by Michael Major - Jun 28, 2022


NBC is going way back in time to see how life not only survived cataclysmic events but thrived in the unscripted special event series order “Surviving Earth.” The series will be available for streaming next day on Peacock and a premiere for the eight-episode hourlong series will be announced at a later date.  

Peacock Renews KILLING IT For Season Two
by Michael Major - Jun 22, 2022


Peacock announced today the second season renewal of critically-acclaimed comedy series KILLING IT from co-showrunners / executive producers Dan Goor (Brooklyn Nine-Nine Co-Creator) and Luke Del Tredici (Brooklyn Nine-Nine Executive Producer). The series is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. 

HBO Max Renews HACKS For A Third Season
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2022


HACKS stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jane Adams, who were all nominated for Emmys® for the first season. Cast members Christopher McDonald, Kaitlin Olson, Paul W. Downs, Poppy Liu, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, Angela E. Gibbs, Luenell, Johnny Sibilly, Joe Mande, Ally Maki and Lorenza Izzo also star.

Apple TV+ Renews SCHMIGADOON! For Season Two; Tituss Burgess & Patrick Page Join the Cast
by Michael Major - Jun 10, 2022


Stars Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Dove Cameron, Jaime Camil, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Ann Harada, Jane Krakowski, Martin Short and Aaron Tveit are set to returner the new season, with Tituss Burgess and Patrick Page joining the cast for season two.

LISTEN: Peacock Shares GIRLS5EVA Season Two Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Jun 10, 2022


The new soundtrack features the shows stars, Sara Bareilles, Reneé Elise Goldsberry, Busy Phillips, and Paula Pell, and also features vocal performances from Andrew Rannells, Ashley Park, Erika Henningsen, Ingrid Michaelson, and Jeremiah Craft. It was released alongside a Kylie Minogue-inspired remix for 'B.P.E.' Listen here!

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares LOOT Trailer Starring Maya Rudolph
by Michael Major - Jun 6, 2022


Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “Loot,” starring and produced by Maya Rudolph ('Saturday Night Live,” “Bridesmaids'). From Alan Yang (“Master of None”) and Matt Hubbard (“30 Rock,” “Forever”), the series also stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (“Pose”), Ron Funches (“Undateable”), Nat Faxon (“Married”) and Joel Kim Booster (‘Sunnyside”).

VIDEO: Trailer Released for Apple TV+ Comedy, 'Loot,' Starring Maya Rudolph
by Marissa Tomeo - Jun 4, 2022


Apple TV+ today unveiled the star-studded trailer for its new workplace comedy “Loot,” starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Maya Rudolph ('Saturday Night Live,” “Bridesmaids'). From Emmy Award-winning creators Alan Yang (“Little America,” “Master of None”) and Matt Hubbard (“30 Rock,” “Forever”), the 10-episode comedy will debut globally with the first three episodes on Friday, June 24 on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

Will Arnett to Star in New Peacock Comedy Series TWISTED METAL
by Michael Major - Jun 1, 2022


Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is also starring and executive producing. Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to co-star opposite Mackie, alongside Thomas Haden Church (Sideways, Divorce, Spider-Man: No Way Home) and recurring guest star Neve Campbell (Scream 5, Clouds). 

Alanna Ubach Joins Seth McFarlane's TED Peacock Series
by Michael Major - May 20, 2022


MacFarlane (The Orville, Ted & Ted 2, Family Guy) is set to reprise the voice of the iconic and loveable foul-mouthed teddy bear Ted, and will also direct, write, co-showrun and executive produce all episodes alongside co-showrunners, writers and executive producers Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh (Modern Family).  

Neve Campbell Set to Recur as Guest Star in New Peacock Comedy Series TWISTED METAL
by Michael Major - May 20, 2022


Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is also starring and executive producing. Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to co-star opposite Mackie, alongside Thomas Haden Church (Sideways, Divorce, Spider-Man: No Way Home). 

Thomas Haden Church Set to Star in New Peacock Comedy Series TWISTED METAL
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022


Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is also starring and executive producing. Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to co-star opposite Mackie. Will Arnett and Marc Forman from Electric Avenue (Murderville) secured the rights to the material and helped put the project together from PlayStation Productions.

EPIX Announces Return of BRIDGE & TUNNEL Series
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022


Written, directed and produced by Edward Burns (Saving Private Ryan, Public Morals) - who also stars - this six-episode, half-hour romantic comedy series set in the early 1980’s revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their Long Island hometown.

VIDEO: HBO Shares THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022


Michael Che teams up with an ensemble of fan-favorite returning guests and comedy icons including Wayne Brady, Reggie Conquest, Ziwe Fumudoh, Heidi Gardner, Charlamagne tha God, David Alan Grier, Sam Jay, Colin Jost, Lori Laing, Tim Meadows, Questlove, Sam Richardson, Amy Schumer, Kenan Thompson, among others.

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