Student Blog: Dream Casting for the Wicked Movie
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - March 08, 2021 With the recent announcement that Jonathan M. Chu will be officially directing the Wicked movie adaptation, a slew of dream castings has followed on social media websites everywhere. So I decided to take my own crack at it. Here’s my ideal casting for the movie! ... 
Detroit Youth Chorus Series CHOIR Set for Disney Plus
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 18, 2021 A Choir scripted series by the same production team is also in development at Disney Branded Television for the streaming service. Award-winning writer/producer and showrunner Anthony Sparks (“Queen Sugar,” “The Blacklist”) is attached to develop and create the scripted drama series and will serve a... 
Ava DuVernay's ARRAY Wins Peabody's Institutional Award, Presented by Oprah
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 08, 2021 Peabody today announced that ARRAY, the multi-platform arts and social impact collective dedicated to narrative change founded by filmmaker Ava DuVernay, has won an Institutional Award. Oprah presented Ava DuVernay with the honor this morning via video.... 
VIDEO: See Cynthia Erivo in the Trailer for GENIUS: ARETHA
by Sarah Leiber - February 09, 2021 National Geographic and Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet,” “The Color Purple”) revealed today during the network’s TCA session the highly anticipated premiere date and official series trailer for the multiple Emmy award-winning anthology series GENIUS: ARETHA.... 
Roger Guenveur Smith To Perform FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW At the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 21, 2021 Kicking off with a performance of Smith's acclaimed solo show, Frederick Douglass Now, presented in partnership with the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association on Saturday, August 21 at 7:00pm ET, the one-night-only event takes place at Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs, a National Historic Landmark on M... 
WHAT ABOUT ME Documentary Will Air in February
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 18, 2021 In an effort to change the negative perceptions of African American Men in the media.... 
Paley Center For Media Announces The Peter Roth Internship
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2021 The Paley Center for Media announced today The Peter Roth Internship Program, named in honor of the legendary television studio executive. Each year, the Paley Center will now provide twenty talented undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities with an unrivaled paid a... 
OWN to Premiere Easter Music Special OUR OWN EASTER
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 10, 2021 “Our OWN Easter” from executive producer Dr. Holly Carter, Rikki Hughes and Relevé Entertainment, an All3Media America company, will showcase some of the most renowned gospel and R&B artists in music and entertainment as they commemorate Easter in their 'OWN' unique way, blending sunrise service tra... 
Sean Ardoin Addresses Racism In Powerful New Song & Video 'What Do You See'
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2020 Hard times call for hard questions. Louisiana-based, two-time Grammy nominee Sean Ardoin is asking one such question with his new song and video 'What Do You See' (Zydekool Records) that addresses, head-on, racism and injustice against black males in America. At a time when the nation is mourning Ge... 
PREMIERE ROUNDUP: Find Out When Your Favorite Fall TV Shows Return
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 29, 2020 After a long, uncertain spring, TV is back, for the most part!... 
OWN Announces Straight-to-Series Order for DELILAH
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a straight-to-series order for the new original drama series “Delilah,” from acclaimed “Greenleaf” creator Craig Wright, who will serve as executive producer along with Charles Randolph-Wright and Oprah Winfrey. ... 
Black Public Media Marks 40th Anniversary with '40 for 40 Media Game Changers' List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2020 Committed to the ongoing fight of speaking truth to power and amplifying voices of diversity across America for four decades, Black Public Media (BPM) is celebrating its 40th anniversary by naming the creatives, curators and institutions that have pushed forward Black storytelling with the release o... 
HBO Max Orders Limited Event Series DMZ from Roberto Patino and Ava DuVernay
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 19, 2020 HBO Max has ordered the Max Original four-part limited event series “DMZ,” from Emmy® nominee Roberto Patino, Emmy® winner/Academy Award® nominee Ava DuVernay, and Warner Bros. Television.... 
Photo Flash: The CW Shares New Key Art for DC'S STARGIRL
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 31, 2020 The CW has shared the new key art for DC'S STARGIRL, which premieres Tuesday, May 19 at 8:00p.m. ET on The CW (one day after its digital debut on the DC UNIVERSE subscription service on 5/18). ... 
Imagine This Women's International Film Festival Returns for Fifth Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 23, 2020 The Imagine This Women's Film Festival is returning for a fifth edition, running September 25 - October 4. Originally scheduled to take place at Firelight Studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn, New York, the festival has shifted online to continue with their mission.... 
All-Trans Cast Will Lead Live Reading of BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 19, 2020 The New York LGBTQ Film Festival has announced that they will produce a live reading of 'Brokeback Mountain,' featuring an entirely trans cast. ... 
Roger Guenveur Smith Returns to the Stage Virtually With OTTO FRANK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 17, 2020 Back by popular demand, Obie award-winning actor and writer Roger Guenveur Smith (Do The Right Thing) returns to the stage-- virtually -- with his new solo performance, OTTO FRANK, a historical account of the father of Anne Frank. ... 
OWN Honors and Celebrates Juneteenth With Day Of Commemorative Programming
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 17, 2020 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday with slate of special encore airings of programming... 
1st Stage Announces New Commission Of Solo Work From Brilliant Playwrights And Creators
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2020 During this uncertain time for the nation and the arts community, 1st Stage remains committed to creating diverse, modern work by leading playwrights and performers. Despite the prolonged theatre closure necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company delights in bringing you the same quality of ... 
Disney General Entertainment Content Writing Program Names 2021 Participants
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 14, 2021 Disney General Entertainment Content (DGE) proudly announces the 13 writers selected for its 2021 writing program and names the recipient of Disney Channel’s Eunetta T. Boone Comedy Writer’s Scholarship, established last year by the network in honor of the late writer/producer for diverse and aspiri... 
OWN Celebrates the Holidays With Three New Original Christmas Movies
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 10, 2020 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will continue its holiday tradition this season with three new original Christmas movies coming to the network Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT in December, it was announced today by Tina Perry, president, OWN. ... 
OWN Announces New Drama Series THE KINGS OF NAPA
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 11, 2021 Centered on the power struggle between the wealthy King family siblings in idyllic Napa Valley, the series is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Harpo Films. Production will begin later in 2021 for an early 2022 premiere on OWN. ... 
VIFF Unveils 2020 Events and Speakers for Totally Indie Day
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 08, 2020 Vancouver International Film Festival 2020 (VIFF) is thrilled to announce the complete lineup for Totally Indie Day, a gathering space for emerging filmmakers and independent creators, September 26... 
GENIUS: ARETHA Premiere Events Will Feature a Special Performance by Cynthia Erivo
by Nicole Rosky - March 01, 2021 Nat Geo's GENIUS: ARETHA doesn't arrive until, March 21, but the network is planning to tease the show in a major way. The new series, led by Tony winner Cynthia Erivo, will host premiere multi-city drive-in screening events on March 11, featuring a special performance by Erivo herself.... 
Oprah Winfrey to Host OWN SPOTLIGHT: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 05, 2020 In response to the continuing civil unrest in America following the tragic murder of George Floyd, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a two-night special “OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?”... |
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