BREAKING BAD, SMALL TOWN SECURITY et al. Among AMC Summer Series Premieres
by TV News Desk
- May 21, 2012
AMC announced today its summer programming slate, including the highly anticipated premiere of the first part of 'Breaking Bad's' final season on Sunday, July 15 at 10pm ET/PT. The final season of the Emmy(R) Award-winning and critically acclaimed drama, produced by Sony Pictures Television, consists of 16 episodes, with the first eight episodes beginning July 15 and culminating with the series' final eight episodes next summer 2013. Also this summer, the network debuts its newest unscripted series, 'Small Town Security,' on Sunday, July 15 at 11pm ET/PT and season two of the epic western 'Hell on Wheels' Sunday, August 12 at 9pm ET/PT.Over four seasons, 'Breaking Bad' has garnered a total of six Emmys(R) wins; a Peabody Award; it has been named to the American Film Institute's (AFI) list of the 'Top 10 Programs of the Year' (2008, 2010, 2011); and been heralded as one of the best TV dramas on television. Filmed on location in Albuquerque, NM, the series stars 2008, 2009 and 2010's Emmy(R) Award winner for Outstanding Lead Actor Bryan Cranston; 2010 Emmy(R) winner for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Aaron Paul; Anna Gunn; Dean Norris; Betsy Brandt; RJ Mitte; Bob Odenkirk; and Jonathan Banks. 'Breaking Bad' is produced by High Bridge and Gran Via Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television for AMC. 'Breaking Bad' Season 4 will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on June 5. For more information, visit www.sphepublicity.com.
Bob Dishy, Zach Grenier, Tonya Pinkins to Star in STOREFRONT CHURCH
by Harmony Wheeler
- Mar 30, 2012
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) presents the world premiere of STOREFRONT CHURCH, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner John Patrick Shanley and starring Bob Dishy, Giancarlo Esposito, Zach Grenier, Ron Cephas Jones and Tonya Pinkins.
STOREFRONT CHURCH will begin previews Wednesday, May 16; officially open Monday, June 11; and play a limited engagement through Sunday, June 24 Off-Broadway as the first production to return to Atlantic's main stage Linda Gross Theater in Chelsea following completion of a historic $8.3M renovation.
HUGO, HARRY POTTER Lead Nominations of 38th Annual Saturn Awards
by Caryn Robbins
- Feb 29, 2012
HUGO AND HARRY POTTER and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 each received 10 nominations as the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films today announced nominations for the 38th Annual Saturn Awards, which will be presented on Wednesday, June 20.
TBS Extends CONAN Through April 2014
by Caryn Robbins
- Feb 22, 2012
TBS has extended the popular late-night series CONAN through April 2014, demonstrating the network's solid commitment to the Emmy(R)-nominated show and its host, Conan O'Brien.
BWW Interviews: Granddaddy Impressionist of Them All Rich Little Brings Jimmy Stewart and Friends to Escondido
by Don Grigware
- Feb 21, 2012
Needing no introduction, popular TV star of the 60s, 70s and 80s impressionist Rich Little, who is known for his impressions of Ronald Regan, Jimmy Stewart, George Burns, Richard Nixon, among others, will appear at the Welk Resort in Escondido Wednesday February 29 thru Sunday March 4. In our interview he gives us a little preview of his latest solo show Jimmy Stewart and Friends, which he hopes to eventually take into New York.
Photo Flash: Ron Paul Visits THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Kelsey Denette
- Feb 2, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul and his wife Carol attended Phantom-The Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian in Las Vegas as part of their 55th wedding anniversary celebrations yesterday, February 1. Following the performance, the couple had the opportunity to go backstage to meet the stars of the show Anthony Crivello ("The Phantom") and Kristen Hertzenberg ("Christine").
Nominations Announced for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
by BWW
News Desk
- Jan 29, 2012
Nominees for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards for outstanding performances in 2011 in five film and eight primetime television categories and for the SAG honors for outstanding action performances by film and television stunt ensembles were announced this morning in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater in West Hollywood.
Casa 0101 & American Latino Theatre Open THE KING OF THE DESERT 1/27
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 16, 2012
Casa 0101 Theater in association with CoActive Content will present a new co-production of "The King of the Desert," written by Stacey Martino, performed by Rene Rivera, and helmed by Sal Romeo, all Lifetime Members of The Actors Studio.
MTV Launches New Election Campaign: 'Power of 12'
by Kelsey Denette
- Dec 19, 2011
MTV today unveiled the first phase of its 2012 Election campaign, 'Power of 12,' which aims to inform and engage young voters and amplify their voices throughout the 2012 elections. On-air, the network will premiere 'Our Voice,' an MTV News Short-form Documentary with Andrew Jenks that brings the voices of young voters directly to Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and other GOP candidates and 'When I was 22,' an MTV News documentary that will give viewers a unique portrait of select Presidential candidates.
Broadway Vets Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, Edie Falco et al. Earn Screen Actor's Guild Noms.
by Jessica Lewis
- Dec 14, 2011
Nominees for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® for outstanding performances in 2011 in five film and eight primetime television categories and for the SAG honors for outstanding action performances by film and television stunt ensembles were announced this morning in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater in West Hollywood. Several Broadway favorites made the cut, including recent Kennedy Center inductee Meryl Street (The Iron Lady), Tony winner Viola Davis (The Help) and more!
Nominations Announced for 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 14, 2011
Nominees for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® for outstanding performances in 2011 in five film and eight primetime television categories and for the SAG honors for outstanding action performances by film and television stunt ensembles were announced this morning in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater in West Hollywood.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 11th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson
- May 11, 2011
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,' 'White Noise,' 'Porgy And Bess,' 'The Wiz,' 'Adrift In Macao,' 'Glee,' more.
Midler, PRISCILLA, Brinkley & More Visit 'The View' Next Week, 4/25- 4/29
by BWW
News Desk
- Apr 27, 2011
In celebration of the Royal nuptials of Prince William of Wales and Catherine Elizabeth 'Kate' Middleton at Buckingham Palace, the hosts of ABC's popular talker 'The View' will observe this special occasion with 'A Royal Wedding - The View,' a live, one-hour special edition, Friday, April 29 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), covering all the pomp and circumstance. This marks the first time 'The View' has broadcast live on Friday since Sept. 12, 2008. Regularly featured co-hosts Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd will be joined in-studio by Hollywood royalty Goldie Hawn, a featured guest co-host for the day. Barbara Walters, on assignment in London for ABC News, will join the program live via satellite.
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