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Oct 13 2018
News: Production Begins on Walkaway Joe Starring David Strathairn, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Julian Feder and Julie Ann Emery
SwingLake Entertainment has announced the start of production on WALKAWAY JOE, as Tom Wright’s directorial debut. Wright is known for his acting work in PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BARBERSHOP, and RAY DONOVAN. From writer Michael Milillo (CHURCHILL), WALKAWAY JOE is the story of an unlikely friendship between a teenage boy searching for his father and a wandering loner hiding from his past. When Dallas’ pool-hustling father abandons his family, Dallas takes to his bicycle to find him. Dallas is determined to bring his father home. Enter Joe Haley, a drifter wrestling with a past he’d rather forget. Feeling responsible for the boy’s safety, Joe reluctantly takes him in.
Oct 13 2018
Video: Sony Pictures’ Family Adventure A DOG’S WAY HOME In Theaters January 11
A DOG’S WAY HOME chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human. Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Ashley Judd, Jonah Hauer-King, Alexandra Shipp, with Wes Studi and Edward James Olmos,
Oct 12 2018
News: NBC’s MidSeason Lineup Includes America’s Got Talent: The Champions, The Titan Games From Dwayne Johnson, and Ellen DeGeneres’ Ellen’s Game of Games
Looking to begin the new year with off-the-charts alternative muscle, NBC’s January lineup is set to include the premiere of “The Titan Games,” the new epic physical competition series from Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia; the debut of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” the global winter edition of the network’s summer powerhouse; and the second season of the highly popular series “Ellen’s Game of Games,” from superstar executive producer Ellen DeGeneres.
Oct 12 2018
News: Shudder Delivers Halloween Scares With New Original Movies Weekly the Month of October
Shudder is all you need to get your fill of frights this Halloween season. With a new scary movie premiering every week, the leading premium streaming service for thriller, suspense, and horror kicks off the fun beginning September 10 and running through Halloween. September and October features new original movies each week, special collections, digital exclusives, fan experiences, and more.
Oct 12 2018
News: Starz Announces Multi-Year Overall Deal with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
Starz announced its renewed commitment to Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson by signing him to a new four-year, exclusive premium overall deal. Under the deal Jackson, an executive producer for the hit series “Power,” will continue to develop new scripted and unscripted projects exclusively for the network through his G-Unit Film & Television, Inc. banner, the production company launched by Jackson.
Oct 12 2018
Video: Smithsonian Channel’s New Series China From Above Premieres Nov 12
A country of staggering contrasts, China is home to the world’s highest mountains, arid deserts, bustling megacities, the ruins of ancient civilizations and the source of Asia’s biggest rivers. Now, a new four-part series from Smithsonian Channel reveals the secrets and patterns of life in traditional and modern China in stunning ultra-high definition, portraying 40 locations across all four corners of the country. Through a combination of innovative aerial photography and on-the-ground human stories, CHINA FROM ABOVE showcases this breathtaking nation like never before and reveals a country that has long fascinated and mystified. Watch a Sneak Peek.
Oct 12 2018
News: Freeform’s Kickoff to Christmas New Month-Long Programming Event Starts Nov 1
As the Halloween season comes to a close, Freeform will continue to be the home for all holiday programming as the brand-new “Kickoff To Christmas” programming event starts on NOV. 1. Adding a month full of holiday fun, the programming event will also include the premiere of the Freeform original film “The Truth About Christmas,” from MarVista Entertainment, airing SUNDAY, NOV. 25 at 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST/PST.
Oct 11 2018
News: Karlie Kloss and Christian Siriano Join Season 17 of Bravo’s Project Runway
Bravo Media’s “Project Runway” has tapped supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss as the host along with former “Project Runway” champion and celebrated CFDA fashion designer Christian Siriano as the mentor for the newly rebooted Emmy Award-winning franchise. Kloss will also serve as executive producer. In addition, ELLE Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia returns to the series, joined by famed fashion designer Brandon Maxwell and journalist and former Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Elaine Welteroth as judges. The announcement was made today by Shari Levine, Executive Vice President, Current Production, Bravo. The series is currently in pre-production and will premiere in 2019.
Oct 10 2018
Video/Photos: Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Premieres Jan 17 on CBS All Access
At Comic-Con International, “Star Trek” fans were provided a sneak peek at the highly anticipated season two premiere episode of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY during the series’ Hall H panel with cast and executive producers. The second season is slated to return to CBS All Access in early 2019. STAR TREK: DISCOVERY co-creator and executive producer Alex Kurtzman, who directed the season two premiere, also announced at today’s panel the plan for STAR TREK: SHORT TREKS. The four SHORT TREKS episodes will roll out monthly beginning this fall, and will be stand-alone stories, each running approximately 10-15 minutes. Each short will be an opportunity for deeper storytelling and exploration of key characters and themes which fit into STAR TREK: DISCOVERY and the expanding “Star Trek” universe.
Oct 10 2018
News: Fox Orders Additional Nine Episodes For Season 2 of Medical Drama The Resident
FOX has ordered nine additional episodes of the sophomore series THE RESIDENT, raising the second season order to 22 episodes. THE RESIDENT is a powerful medical show focusing on a young doctor’s final years of training that rips back the curtain to reveal the truth of what really happens, both good and bad, in hospitals across the country. The series stars Matt Czuchry (“The Good Wife”), Bruce Greenwood (“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” “Mad Men”), Manish Dayal (“Halt and Catch Fire”), Emily VanCamp (“Revenge”), Moran Atias (“24: Legacy”), Merrin Dungey (“Big Little Lies”), Shaunette Renée Wilson (“Billions”) and Melina Kanakaredes (“CSI: NY,” “Providence”).
Oct 09 2018
News: The CW Announces Original Programming for Summer 2019
Continuing to bulk up its slate of original summer programming, The CW Network has acquired the British action drama BULLETPROOF from Sky Vision and ordered second seasons of the legal drama BURDEN OF TRUTH, starring Kristin Kreuk, and the fantasy-adventure series THE OUTPOST; all are set to air in Summer 2019. The CW has also ordered new seasons of the hit magic series PENN & TELLER: FOOL US and MASTERS OF ILLUSION, and the classic improv comedy WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? for Summer 2019. Premiere dates and times will be announced later.
Oct 09 2018
News/Video: Bravo’s Limited Series Dirty John Premieres November 25
Julia Garner (“Ozark”) and Juno Temple (“Vinyl,” “Wonder Wheel,” “Black Mass”) have joined the cast of Bravo Media’s “Dirty John” as the daughters of Debra Newell (Connie Britton), who are both skeptical about their mother’s relationship with John Meehan (Eric Bana). Joining the previously announced Jean Smart who will play Debra’s mother Arlane, Garner will star as Terra Newell, while Temple will star as Veronica Newell. The scripted anthology series, based on the articles and breakout true crime podcast of the same name from Los Angeles Times reporter Christopher Goffard, tells the true story of how Debra’s romance with the charismatic John Meehan spiraled into secrets, denial and manipulation.
Oct 09 2018
Video/News: Syfy to Premiere George R.R. Martin Horror Thriller Nightflyers in Epic December Event
SYFY announced a multi-platform rollout for its brand new series NIGHTFLYERS, the original space horror drama based on the novella by George R.R. Martin. The highly-promoted rollout sees the entire 10 episodes debuting across all SYFY platforms timed to the beginning of the linear telecast, giving SYFY fans the freedom to view the season anytime and anywhere.
Oct 08 2018
News: AMC Releases Key Art and Trailer forThe Little Drummer Girl Premiering as a Three-Night Event Beginning Nov. 19
AMC announced “The Little Drummer Girl” will premiere in the U.S. as a must-watch, three-night television event with a two-hour episode on November 19 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT. Additional two-hour episodes will air on consecutive nights at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on November 20 and November 21.
Oct 08 2018
Video: HBO Films’ My Dinner with Hervé Starring Peter Dinklage and Jamie Dornan Debuts Oct 20.
Inspired by a real story, MY DINNER WITH HERVÉ explores the unlikely friendship between struggling journalist Danny Tate (Jamie Dornan) and Hervé Villechaize (Peter Dinklage), the world’s most famous knife-wielding French dwarf actor who starred in the television series “Fantasy Island,” as it unfolds over one wild night in LA – an encounter that will have life-changing consequences for both.
Oct 08 2018
Video/News: Syfy Picks Up Series Deadly Class Based on Rick Remender and Wes Craig’s Comic.
DEADLY CLASS is set in the counter-culture of the late 1980s and tells the story of a teenager who is recruited into an elite private school filled with the children of crime families and affluent criminals. It’ll track these social circles as they try to survive “ruthless curriculum, vicious social cliques” and the adolescent uncertainties that transcend even the most dangerous of high school settings. Put simply, high school has never been this deadly. The network describes the project as a “coming of age journey full of ancient mystery and teen angst.”
Oct 08 2018
News: Travel Channel’s “Ghostober” Continues With Ghost Adventures Live Investigation and New Series Chris Jericho’s Hunting Monsters
Creepy thrills await as Travel Channel hosts the ultimate Halloween event this “Ghostober” – a cauldron of spooky, creepy and terrifying programming that will take viewers on a fun, spine-tingling journey across America. New series, specials and episodes continue all month long, culminating on Halloween night with “Ghost Adventures Live” – a special four-hour live investigation inside Zak Bagans’ Las Vegas Haunted Museum. With special guests, creepy objects that contain haunted histories and fan involvement, it’s the ultimate Halloween treat.
Oct 06 2018
Video/News: Freeform’s Mermaid Drama Siren Season 2 Premieres Jan 24
Freeform announced that the sophomore season of the critically acclaimed mermaid drama “SIREN” will premiere on THURSDAY, JAN. 24. Executive Producers Emily Whitesell and Eric Wald also announced a contest where fans of the show can enter for a chance to swim with the mermaids on the set of “Siren” and have his or her photo featured in the show. Launching on Oct. 18, Freeform will select a winner from among the top 10 most voted photos. This spring, the winner will be flown to Vancouver to visit the set.
Oct 05 2018
Photo/News: First Look At Helen Mirren in HBO/Sky Miniseries Catherine the Great
Set against the politically tumultuous and sexually charged court of Russian empress Catherine the Great (Helen Mirren), who wielded supreme power throughout Russia for nearly half of the 18th century, the limited series follows Catherine towards the end of her reign during her passionate affair with Grigory Potemkin (Jason Clarke). Amid scandal, intrigue and immense conflict, they develop a unique and devoted relationship, overcoming their adversaries and together serving as the architects of modern-day Russia.
Oct 05 2018
News: Travel Channel Presents Four-Hour Live Ghost Adventures Investigation on Halloween Night Oct 31
Be afraid. Be very afraid. For 10 years, “Ghost Adventures” has brought chilling ghost investigations into viewers’ homes, creating unforgettable paranormal experiences for those brave enough to watch. In celebration of the scariest night of the year, Travel Channel has lined up a ghostly event to die for – “Ghost Adventures Live” premieres Wednesday, October 31 beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. On the one-year anniversary of the museum’s opening, the “Ghost Adventures” team – Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Jay Wasley and Billy Tolley – will lock down inside Bagans’ Las Vegas Haunted Museum in a special four-hour live Halloween investigation, hosted by special guest Josh Gates of “Expedition Unknown.”
Oct 05 2018
Video/News: A Discovery of Witches Based on Deborah Harkness’ Bestselling Novel Set to Stream on Sundance Now and Shudder on Jan 17
Sundance Now and Shudder announced at San Diego Comic Con the joint acquisition of the Sky original production, “A Discovery of Witches.” The eight-episode drama is produced by Bad Wolf — the creative team behind “The Night Of,” “Doctor Who,” “Torchwood,” “Da Vinci’s Demons” and the forthcoming adaptation of Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials.” Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Deborah Harkness, “A Discovery of Witches” stars Emmy® nominated actor Matthew Goode (“The Crown,” “Downton Abbey”), Teresa Palmer (Hacksaw Ridge), Alex Kingston (“ER,” “Doctor Who”), Valarie Pettiford (“Being Mary Jane”) and Owen Teale (“Game of Thrones”). “A Discovery of Witches” is a contemporary love story that begins against the backdrop of Oxford academic life, in a world where small numbers of witches, vampires and daemons live and work, unseen amongst humans, hiding in plain sight. The series will make its debut in the U.S. and Canada on a date to be confirmed, with all episodes available simultaneously on both Sundance Now and Shudder.
Oct 05 2018
Video: STXfilms’ THE UPSIDE Starring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman In Theaters Jan 11
From director Neil Burger, THE UPSIDE is a heartfelt comedy about a recently paroled ex-convict (Kevin Hart) who strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a paralyzed billionaire (Bryan Cranston). The film also stars Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies and Aja Naomi King. Inspired by a true story, THE UPSIDE is written by Jon Hartmere, based on the hit 2011 French film The Intouchables.
Oct 05 2018
Video: Annapurna Pictures’ Vice Directed by Adam McKay, Starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell In Theaters Dec 25
VICE explores the epic story about how a bureaucratic Washington insider quietly became the most powerful man in the world as Vice-President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today.
Oct 05 2018
Videos/News: CBS All Access New Psychological Thriller Tell Me A Story Premieres Oct 31.
CBS All Access announced its upcoming psychological thriller series, TELL ME A STORY, will premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Following the premiere, new episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays. TELL ME A STORY’s 10-episode first season will be available on demand weekly on Thursdays exclusively for CBS All Access subscribers. TELL ME A STORY takes the world’s most beloved fairy tales and reimagines them as a dark and twisted psychological thriller. Set in modern-day New York City, the first season of this serialized drama interweaves “The Three Little Pigs,” “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Hansel and Gretel” into an epic and subversive tale of love, loss, greed, revenge and murder.
Oct 02 2018
Video/News: Showtime Sports New Documentary Series Shut Up and Dribble Premieres Nov 3
SHOWTIME has announced the airdate for its upcoming docu-series SHUT UP AND DRIBBLE, with the first episode premiering on Saturday, November 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME on-air, streaming and on demand. The remaining two episodes will continue at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Saturday, November 10 and Saturday, November 17. Narrated by acclaimed sports journalist and commentator Jemele Hill, the three-part documentary series is a powerful inside look at the changing role of NBA athletes through the lens of our shifting cultural and political environment.
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