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Oct 16 2017
News: Comedian/Writer Wyatt Cenac to Star in New Spring 2018 Comedic Docu-Series on HBO
The half-hour late-night docu-series will take a satirical look at social and cultural issues from Cenac’s unique perspective. Rather than sit behind a desk, he will undertake a journey to understand some of the big issues of the moment and investigate real-world solutions.
Oct 13 2017
News: Discovery’s New Series Finding Escobar’s Millions Premieres Nov 3
At one time Pablo Escobar — the most wanted man on the planet — buried masses of his estimated multi-billion-dollar fortune all over Colombia. Legends say the vast majority of it has never been found. With never-before-granted access and permission in Colombia, two former intelligence officers armed with the skills and training from 10 years of work in the CIA go on the hunt for the alleged hidden treasure in this all-new series.
Oct 03 2017
News: FreeForm Announces Cast For New Comedy Pilot Now & Then
“Now & Then” is a single-camera comedy about a group of old college friends, who, having lost touch over the years, are brought back together unexpectedly for one wild night only to be given a new lease on life and friendship.
Sep 26 2017
News: AMC Announces Cast Additions for Season 3 of Into the Badlands
AMC announced today new additions to the cast of its hit martial arts drama “Into the Badlands,” which returns for season three next year. Sherman Augustus, Babou Ceesay and Ella-Rae Smith join the cast as series regulars and Dean-Charles Chapman and Lewis Tan join as recurring guest stars.
Sep 25 2017
News: Sanaa Lathan Joins the Fourth Season of Showtime Drama The Affair
Lathan will play Jenelle, the tough-as-nails principal of the charter school where Noah (Dominic West) teaches, who intrigues him. She’s got a lot to prove to her school’s oppositional administration and faculty, who seem to fight her at every turn. THE AFFAIR will return for its fourth season on SHOWTIME in 2018.
Sep 21 2017
News: AMC Visionaries: Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics to Premiere as a Two-Night TV Event
AMC announced today that “AMC Visionaries: Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics” will premiere as a two-night television event starting on Sunday, November 12th at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by a second episode on Monday, November 13th at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, in its regular time slot.
Sep 21 2017
News: CBS Gives Production Commitment to Dick Wolf for F.B.I. (wt), New One-Hour Drama
CBS announced today it has given a 13 episode series production commitment to a new one-hour drama from Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf for broadcast during the 2018-2019 season. The new series, F.B.I. (working title), is a scripted drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Sep 20 2017
News: Blood Stripe, Winner at the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival Opens Oct. 13 in LA
BLOOD STRIPE explores a character that is relatively new to both U.S. policy and to movies – a fully-combat-participatory female soldier. Co-filmmakers Remy Auberjonois and Kate Nowlin (the pair co-wrote the film, while Auberjonois directed and Nowlin stars) deftly feminize the warrior archetype while building the story to an emotional crescendo, reminding us of how little we understand post-traumatic stress beyond its definition.
Sep 19 2017
Video: Uncork’d Entertainment Out of Nothing On Digital October 3
From the Pacific Northwest to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, Out of Nothing is the inspiring true story of four tenacious men who risk everything to conquer the world records of motorcycle land speed racing.
Sep 19 2017
Video: Screen Media Films Armstrong Coming to VOD/DVD Oct 3
Directed by Kerry Carlock and Nick Lund-Ulrich, and based on a script by Nick Rufca, Armstrong tells of a rookie EMT officer and her partner who picks up a wounded superhero and are drawn into his mission to save Los Angeles from a shadowy organization.
Sep 14 2017
News: Filming Begins on Second Season of Sundance TV’s Deutschland86
SundanceTV, UFA Fiction and FremantleMedia International have begun production of the much-awaited spy thriller drama “Deutschland86.” The second season of the critically acclaimed and award-winning series will film across South Africa and Berlin.
Sep 13 2017
News: Science Channel Investigates Mysteries Caught on Tape in Strange Evidence Premiering October 17
A new Science Channel series investigates mysteries caught on tape and uncovers the science behind some of the most bizarre occurrences ever recorded. With a team of experts analyzing footage that seems to defy explanation, including levitating cars on a freeway, a statue that appears to move on its own, and a spontaneous burst of flames, STRANGE EVIDENCE premieres Tuesday, October 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Sep 12 2017
News: Grammy Winner Bruno Mars to Premiere His 1st Primetime Special November 29 on CBS
CBS and Atlantic Records have partnered with multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, director, musician and two-time Super Bowl Halftime performer Bruno Mars to premiere his first primetime television special, BRUNO MARS: 24K MAGIC LIVE AT THE APOLLO, Wednesday, Nov. 29 (10:00-11:00PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Sep 07 2017
News: Showtime Orders New Comedy Pilot Ball Street Starring Don Cheadles & Andrew Rannells
BALL STREET takes us back to October 19, 1987 – aka Black Monday – the worst stock market crash in the history of Wall Street. To this day, no one knows who caused it. Until now… BALL STREET is the story of how a group of outsiders took on the blue-blood, old-boys club of Wall Street and ended up crashing the world’s largest financial system, a Lamborghini limousine, Don Henley’s birthday party, and the glass ceiling.
Sep 07 2017
News: Showtime Documentary Films to Premiere Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars and Love Means Zero at TIFF
SHOWTIME® continues to expand its powerful documentary portfolio with the world premiere of two riveting films at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. ERIC CLAPTON: LIFE IN 12 BARS, directed by Oscar®-winner Lili Fini Zanuck, and LOVE MEANS ZERO, the story of the celebrated yet controversial tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, directed and produced by Jason Kohn (Manda Bala (Send a Bullet)). Following their debuts at TIFF, both documentaries will premiere on SHOWTIME in 2018.
Aug 31 2017
News: Discovery Channel Announces its Fall Slate of Original Programming
Discovery Channel has a packed line-up for the fall with a variety of all-new unscripted series, documentaries and the highly-anticipated return of the network’s most iconic game show.
Aug 12 2017
News: Amazon Studios Closes Overall Deal with TWD Creator Robert Kirkman
Amazon announced it has closed an overall deal with prolific creator Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible) and a first-look deal with Kirkman’s Skybound Entertainment, co-founded by longtime collaborator David Alpert.
Aug 10 2017
News: Lifetime Network Greenlights New Series American Princess
Lifetime orders the scripted series American Princess, from Jenji Kohan, Jamie Denbo, and Tara Herrmann, straight-to-series, it was announced today by Liz Gateley, EVP and Head of Programming for Lifetime. American Princess follows a socialite who runs off to join a Renaissance Faire after her wedding goes awry. Hailing from A+E Studios in association with IM Global Television, ten one-hour episodes have been greenlit.
Aug 10 2017
News: New Season of Misfit Garage Returns to Discovery Channel August 30
Rev up your engines for an all-new season of the FAST N’ LOUD spin-off series MISFIT GARAGE, returning to Discovery on Wednesday, August 30 at 9PM ET/PT. The misfits at Fired Up Garage are back in hopes of turning their shop into a money-making machine, but with their usual antics, things don’t always go as planned.
Aug 08 2017
News: Richard Rawlings Stars in Discovery Series Garage Rehab Premiering Aug 30
Many Americans dream of owning a successful business, and this summer Richard Rawlings – hot rod hunter from Discovery’s hit series FAST N’ LOUD – and his expert team are determined to help struggling shop owners get their businesses, and their lives, back on track in the all-new series GARAGE REHAB, premiering Wednesday, August 30 at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery.
Aug 08 2017
News: Peter Krause Cast in Fox’s New Drama 9-1-1 Set to Debut 2018
Emmy Award- and Golden Globe-nominated actor Peter Krause (“The Catch,” “Six Feet Under”) has been cast in a lead role in FOX’s provocative new drama, 9-1-1, from creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk (the “American Horror Story” franchise, “Nip/Tuck”). The series will premiere in 2018.
Aug 07 2017
Videos: MTV Unveils Star-Studded Performer Line-Up For 2017 VMAs
Get ready for a star-studded performer line-up at the 2017 VMAs! Fans can vote for their favorites across eight VMA categories, including “Video of the Year,” “Artist of the Year,” “Best Collaboration” and more…
Aug 07 2017
News: Diesel Brothers Returns to Discovery Sept 4
The boys are back… Heavy D, Diesel Dave, The Muscle and Red Beard, along with the rest of the Diselsellerz crew are bringing you bigger builds, awesome truck giveaways, and more hilarious pranks in the all new season of DIESEL BROTHERS premiering on Discovery’s Motor Mondays on Discovery Channel on September 4th at 9 PM ET/PT.
Aug 03 2017
News: The 40th Annual Kennedy Center Honors to Air December 26 on CBS
Actress, Dancer and Choreographer Carmen de Lavallade, Singer-Songwriter and Actress Gloria Estefan, Hip Hop Artist LL COOL J, Television Writer and Producer Norman Lear, and Renowned Musician and Record Producer Lionel Richie to Be Recognized on “The 40th Annual Kennedy Center Honors,” Dec. 26 on CBS
Aug 01 2017
News: Star Trek: Discovery Unveils New Key Art
CBS All Access unveils new key art for STAR TREK: DISCOVERY featuring a close-up look at the series’ characters.