Starz has announced the premiere date for its epic original series adapted from Neil Gaiman’s much loved novel, American Gods. American Gods – which follows bodyguard Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) and his employer, Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane) – posits a coming war between the Old Gods and the New. The series will have its World […]
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Planet Earth II Opens Big for BBC America!
BBC America’s Planet Earth II premiered to the best rations of any nature show in the past five years in the key demo of 25-54. In Live + 3 ratings across BBC America, AMC and SundanceTV, the Planet Earth II premiere on February 18th delivered 2.7 million viewers. Planet Earth II airs Saturdays (9/8C).
Eden Brolin Elevated to Series Regular for Season Two of Beyond!
Eden Brolin, who plays the mysterious Charlie Singer, has been promoted to regular status for season two of Freeform’s hit series Beyond. Charlie, like the series’ main character, Holden Matthews, came out of a coma with strange new abilities. Beyond currently airs on Freeform on Mondays (9/8C) and is also available to binge watch on […]
Turner Partners with American Black Film Festival to Launch New Writing Contest!
Global media company Turner is partnering with the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) on a new writing contest designed to discover fresh writing talent from racially diverse backgrounds. Through the ABFF & Turner Writing Contest, writers with no professional television experience are invited to submit pilot scripts for comedy or drama series. One winner chosen […]
Lee Daniels’ Star Scores Second Season!
Star (FOX, Wednesdays, 10/9C) – Lee Daniels’ tale of three young women who form a girl group to find musical stardom in Atlanta – has been renewed by FOX. Three episodes remain until the first season finale, Wednesday, March 15th.
Hulu Acquires Streaming Rights To Starz Hit Series Black Sails!
Hulu has announced the acquisition of streaming rights to Starz’s hit pirate drama, Black Sails, in a deal made toady with Lionsgate. The deal includes the show’s three previous series and the fourth and final season when it becomes available.
FX’s Fargo To Premiere 3rd Season in April!
Season three of Fargo stars Ewan McGregor as brothers Emmit and Ray Stussy – one the ‘Parking Lot King of Minnesota,’ the other a parole officer living in his brother’s shadow. Fargo: Season Three also stars Carrie Coon, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and David Thewlis. The FX series – now shooting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada – will […]
Riggs and Murtaugh Rock On! Lethal Weapon Renewed!
One of the most delightful surprises of the 2016-17 season has been the development of the TV adaptation of Lethal Weapon. Clayne Crawford’s Riggs and Damon Wayans’ Murtaugh have captured the spirit of their big screen counterparts and the show’s writing has given them a solid platform to work from. That’s paid off in solid […]
Meet the Man with the Iron Fist!
Most non-comics fans have no idea who Danny Rand/Iron Fist, but Netflix has taken a few moments to introduce everyone to the character in a new video, quaintly entitled, I Am Danny Rand. It’s a pretty good overview. Marvel’s Iron Fist premieres on March 17th.
Abrams, King and WBTV Team with Hulu for Castle Rock!
Hulu had greenlighted Castle Rock – an ongoing psychological-horror series that ‘combines the mythological scale and intimate character storytelling of King’s best-loved works, weaving an epic saga of darkness and light, played out on a few square miles of Maine woodland.’ Castle Rock is based on characters and situations created by Stephen King and was created […]
BBC America Greenlights Blue Planet II!
BBC America has greenlighted Blue Planet II – ‘the next chapter in the epic story of our planet.’ The seven-part series will be presented by Sir David Attenborough. Tom McDonald, Head of Commissioning, Natural History and Specialist Factual, said: “Blue Planet II promises to combine the exceptional craftsmanship that our audiences have come to expect […]