Exclusive: Starz, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers on Thursday revealed participants for the second season of the Starz #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive, kicking off February 5.
This year’s selection is comprised of writers from varied and often overlooked communities, aiming to embody the representation Starz champions in front of and behind the camera, and across its company. The Season 2 finalists are Christopher Au, Xavier Burgin, Caroline Guo, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Diego Lanao, Eunice Levis, Tyler Miguel Mercer, Wesley Rodriguez, Vee Saieh and Ora Yashar.
The initiative provides participants with opportunities to learn from and connect with industry professionals across the ecosystem of television, including Starz President of Original Programming Kathryn Busby, Paramount Television Studios VP of Development Gary King, Echo Lake Entertainment Manager Kim Yau, writer Charla Lauriston, WME agent Daniela Federman, HBO showrunner Amy Aniobi UTA TV lit agent Gina Reyes, Invention Studios president Nicholas (Nicky) Weinstock,...
This year’s selection is comprised of writers from varied and often overlooked communities, aiming to embody the representation Starz champions in front of and behind the camera, and across its company. The Season 2 finalists are Christopher Au, Xavier Burgin, Caroline Guo, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Diego Lanao, Eunice Levis, Tyler Miguel Mercer, Wesley Rodriguez, Vee Saieh and Ora Yashar.
The initiative provides participants with opportunities to learn from and connect with industry professionals across the ecosystem of television, including Starz President of Original Programming Kathryn Busby, Paramount Television Studios VP of Development Gary King, Echo Lake Entertainment Manager Kim Yau, writer Charla Lauriston, WME agent Daniela Federman, HBO showrunner Amy Aniobi UTA TV lit agent Gina Reyes, Invention Studios president Nicholas (Nicky) Weinstock,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The gang is back for a second season of “Grand Crew” on March 3, and cast members Nicole Byer, Echo Kellum, Justin Cunningham, Aaron Jennings, Carl Tart and Grasie Mercedes break down what we can expect in this exclusive trailer for the NBC series.
Says Tart, “We heard your messages. We read the tweets. This season we are drinking real wine, so now we are drunk as skunks.”
In a scene from Season 2, which you can watch above, Wyatt (Cunningham) toasts the crew with a glass of water, even though everyone tells him it’s bad luck. Sure enough, he chokes on the water, his stool falls over and his pants split. When he sighs and says, “Someone get me a damn glass of wine,” every one of his friends offers their own glass.
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Says Tart, “We heard your messages. We read the tweets. This season we are drinking real wine, so now we are drunk as skunks.”
In a scene from Season 2, which you can watch above, Wyatt (Cunningham) toasts the crew with a glass of water, even though everyone tells him it’s bad luck. Sure enough, he chokes on the water, his stool falls over and his pants split. When he sighs and says, “Someone get me a damn glass of wine,” every one of his friends offers their own glass.
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- 2/17/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Earlier this week, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted its ninth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event virtually, and as always, it was a moving evening filled with extraordinary stories highlighting the impact of MPTF on the entertainment community.
Longtime advocate and supporter Hugh Jackman hosted the event, which featured powerful storytelling from Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman, and Danai Gurira, as well as a special appearance from Yvette Nicole Brown.
The program, which streamed across MPTF’s YouTube and Facebook pages, is still available for viewing.
Angela Bassett performed the tale of Toni Vaz, written by Charla Lauriston. MPTF’s Country Home is where she lives now, but Toni began in NYC. Her desire for adventure carried her through unexpected paths in the entertainment industry. She was a stuntwoman, an actress, and the creator of the NAACP Image Awards. She is a true leader who wanted better roles for herself and fellow people of color.
Longtime advocate and supporter Hugh Jackman hosted the event, which featured powerful storytelling from Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman, and Danai Gurira, as well as a special appearance from Yvette Nicole Brown.
The program, which streamed across MPTF’s YouTube and Facebook pages, is still available for viewing.
Angela Bassett performed the tale of Toni Vaz, written by Charla Lauriston. MPTF’s Country Home is where she lives now, but Toni began in NYC. Her desire for adventure carried her through unexpected paths in the entertainment industry. She was a stuntwoman, an actress, and the creator of the NAACP Image Awards. She is a true leader who wanted better roles for herself and fellow people of color.
- 10/30/2020
- Look to the Stars
On Tuesday, October 20, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) will host its ninth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event hosted by longtime advocate and supporter Hugh Jackman.
Livestreamed across MPTF’s YouTube and Facebook pages, the night will feature Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman, and Taraji P. Henson sharing stories that highlight the extraordinary impact of MPTF on the entertainment community.
Angela Bassett will perform the tale of Toni Vaz, written by Charla Lauriston. MPTF’s Country Home is where she lives now, but Toni began in NYC. Her desire for adventure carried her through unexpected paths in the entertainment industry. She was a stuntwoman, an actress, and the creator of the NAACP Image Awards. She is a true leader who wanted better roles for herself and fellow people of color.
Jason Bateman will share the love story of television writer-producer Joel & Deborah Rogosin, written by Erica Rivinoja. Their journey through Hollywood...
Livestreamed across MPTF’s YouTube and Facebook pages, the night will feature Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman, and Taraji P. Henson sharing stories that highlight the extraordinary impact of MPTF on the entertainment community.
Angela Bassett will perform the tale of Toni Vaz, written by Charla Lauriston. MPTF’s Country Home is where she lives now, but Toni began in NYC. Her desire for adventure carried her through unexpected paths in the entertainment industry. She was a stuntwoman, an actress, and the creator of the NAACP Image Awards. She is a true leader who wanted better roles for herself and fellow people of color.
Jason Bateman will share the love story of television writer-producer Joel & Deborah Rogosin, written by Erica Rivinoja. Their journey through Hollywood...
- 9/30/2020
- Look to the Stars
Hugh Jackman is confirmed to host the 9th annual Motion Picture & Television Fund’s “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event on Oct. 20.
Livestreamed on MPTF’s YouTube and Facebook pages, Jackman will be joined by Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman and Taraji P. Henson in sharing stories that highlight the organization’s work with the entertainment industry.
Bassett will perform the tale of Toni Vaz, written by Charla Lauriston (The Last Og) about the stuntwoman, actress and creator of the NAACP Image Awards. Bateman will share the love story of television writer-producer Joel and Deborah Rogosin as written by Erica Rivinoja ...
Livestreamed on MPTF’s YouTube and Facebook pages, Jackman will be joined by Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman and Taraji P. Henson in sharing stories that highlight the organization’s work with the entertainment industry.
Bassett will perform the tale of Toni Vaz, written by Charla Lauriston (The Last Og) about the stuntwoman, actress and creator of the NAACP Image Awards. Bateman will share the love story of television writer-producer Joel and Deborah Rogosin as written by Erica Rivinoja ...
- 9/25/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hugh Jackman is confirmed to host the 9th annual Motion Picture & Television Fund’s “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event on Oct. 20.
Livestreamed on MPTF’s YouTube and Facebook pages, Jackman will be joined by Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman and Taraji P. Henson in sharing stories that highlight the organization’s work with the entertainment industry.
Bassett will perform the tale of Toni Vaz, written by Charla Lauriston (The Last Og) about the stuntwoman, actress and creator of the NAACP Image Awards. Bateman will share the love story of television writer-producer Joel and Deborah Rogosin as written by Erica Rivinoja ...
Livestreamed on MPTF’s YouTube and Facebook pages, Jackman will be joined by Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman and Taraji P. Henson in sharing stories that highlight the organization’s work with the entertainment industry.
Bassett will perform the tale of Toni Vaz, written by Charla Lauriston (The Last Og) about the stuntwoman, actress and creator of the NAACP Image Awards. Bateman will share the love story of television writer-producer Joel and Deborah Rogosin as written by Erica Rivinoja ...
- 9/25/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Alec Bojalad Jul 20, 2019
Conan O'Brien is bringing back his pop-up comedy club, Team Coco House, to San Diego for Comic-Con 2019.
This article is presented by TBS and Team Coco
Conan O'Brien is making his triumphant return to San Diego Comic-Con. Just as the red-headed late night icon has in years past, Conan will be taping shows at Comic-Con International at San Diego's Spreckels Theatre from Wednesday July 17th through Saturday, July 20th.
But just like last year, however, Conan and his Team Coco have decided that there's no reason for just him to have all the fun. For the third year in a row, Team Coco and TBS have announced that Team Coco House, a pop-up comedy club will be returning to San Diego for Sdcc 2019. Team Coco House will feature a daily lineup of comics handpicked by O'Brien as well as podcasts, panels, trivia, giveaways, and some other surprise appearances.
Conan O'Brien is bringing back his pop-up comedy club, Team Coco House, to San Diego for Comic-Con 2019.
This article is presented by TBS and Team Coco
Conan O'Brien is making his triumphant return to San Diego Comic-Con. Just as the red-headed late night icon has in years past, Conan will be taping shows at Comic-Con International at San Diego's Spreckels Theatre from Wednesday July 17th through Saturday, July 20th.
But just like last year, however, Conan and his Team Coco have decided that there's no reason for just him to have all the fun. For the third year in a row, Team Coco and TBS have announced that Team Coco House, a pop-up comedy club will be returning to San Diego for Sdcc 2019. Team Coco House will feature a daily lineup of comics handpicked by O'Brien as well as podcasts, panels, trivia, giveaways, and some other surprise appearances.
- 7/5/2019
- Den of Geek
The trailer has been released for New York Times bestseller Allison Raskin's new scripted soap opera podcast, Gossip. Gossip centers on three unlikely female friends: Valerie (Indie Series Award winner Victoria Rowell), Mia (Amanda Perez) and Bethany (Allison Raskin). Each week, they meet at the Golden Cup Coffee Corner to drink coffee and share the latest gossip floating around their not-so-traditional suburban town, Golden Acres.
When the juicy stories involve infidelity, secret pasts, and murder, does it even matter if the rumors are true? Each episode will also feature an accompanying comic from New Yorker artists such as Amy Kurzweil, Sofia Warren, Hilary Campbell, and more.
Cast and crew:
Showrunner/Bethany: Allison Raskin
Valerie - Victoria Rowell
Mia - Amanda Perez (Don Jon)
Rockin' Robin - Beth Littleford
Karen Heart - Emily Heller
Phil Heart - Kunal Dudheker
Father Williams - Marlon Young
Eliza - Carrie Clifford
Mayor Alice...
When the juicy stories involve infidelity, secret pasts, and murder, does it even matter if the rumors are true? Each episode will also feature an accompanying comic from New Yorker artists such as Amy Kurzweil, Sofia Warren, Hilary Campbell, and more.
Cast and crew:
Showrunner/Bethany: Allison Raskin
Valerie - Victoria Rowell
Mia - Amanda Perez (Don Jon)
Rockin' Robin - Beth Littleford
Karen Heart - Emily Heller
Phil Heart - Kunal Dudheker
Father Williams - Marlon Young
Eliza - Carrie Clifford
Mayor Alice...
- 6/6/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner have announced their next project after their successful HBO show “Girls” wrapped its sixth and final season: the two are taking the “Lenny Letter” on the road with a six-city tour starting May 31. LennyLetter.com is a weekly newsletter created by Dunham and Konner to give a platform to female voices to discuss feminist issues and other perspectives. It often features profiles of prominent figures and editorials by famous faces such as Jennifer Lawrence. Also Read: Goodbye 'Girls': What Lena Dunham Taught Me Along with Dunham and Konner, frequent contributors such as “Saturday Night Live’s” Sasheer Zamata,...
- 4/25/2017
- by Carli Velocci
- The Wrap
Days after the series finale of their acclaimed HBO series Girls, co-showrunners Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner announced a tour behind their weekly feminist newsletter, Lenny Letter. The six-date trek kicks off May 31st in St. Louis and wraps June 6th in Milwaukee. Tickets go on sale Friday. Lenny subscribers can access a special code for a presale launching Wednesday, April 26th.
During the Lenny: America Irl Tour, Dunham will be joined by nine other Lenny contributors: comedian/Saturday Night Live cast member Sasheer Zamata, poet Jenny Zhang, novelist Kaitlyn Greenidge,...
During the Lenny: America Irl Tour, Dunham will be joined by nine other Lenny contributors: comedian/Saturday Night Live cast member Sasheer Zamata, poet Jenny Zhang, novelist Kaitlyn Greenidge,...
- 4/25/2017
- Rollingstone.com
The Writers Guild of America has just announced the nominations for their annual awards for Best Screenplays (by writers who are guild signatories). That’s right, before you get nervous thinking that your favorite may have been left off the list, you must remember that the WGA is the group that is not all-inclusive and leaves out several of the top contenders each year due to them not being part of the guild or not following their very specific rules. For this reason, you won’t see Inside Out, The Hateful Eight, and Ex Machina in the Original Screenplay category or Room, Brooklyn, or Anomalisa in the Adapted screenplay category.
Taking a look at what’s left over for the nominations, we find many that were expected to make a showing, including Spotlight and Bridge of Spies for Original Screenplay, though they apparently had to sink to really low depths...
Taking a look at what’s left over for the nominations, we find many that were expected to make a showing, including Spotlight and Bridge of Spies for Original Screenplay, though they apparently had to sink to really low depths...
- 1/6/2016
- by Jeff Beck
- We Got This Covered
The Writers Guild of America announced some of its nominees for its 2015 awards on Thursday, including television, new media, and radio, and among the TV nominees are series both new and old, and all beloved.
In the comedy series category, freshman Netflix show "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" scored a nomination for best series, as well as an overall best new series nod. "The Last Man on Earth" also landed in that latter category, and was singled out for its pilot episode writing, too.
On the drama side of the equation, lauded "Breaking Bad" spinoff "Better Call Saul" also got best series and best new series nominations, in addition to a an episode writing nod. Newly-minted Emmy winner "Game of Thrones" also scored a best drama citation, as well as an episodic writing nomination.
The full list of nominees released this week are below. Nominations in the theatrical and documentary categories will...
In the comedy series category, freshman Netflix show "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" scored a nomination for best series, as well as an overall best new series nod. "The Last Man on Earth" also landed in that latter category, and was singled out for its pilot episode writing, too.
On the drama side of the equation, lauded "Breaking Bad" spinoff "Better Call Saul" also got best series and best new series nominations, in addition to a an episode writing nod. Newly-minted Emmy winner "Game of Thrones" also scored a best drama citation, as well as an episodic writing nomination.
The full list of nominees released this week are below. Nominations in the theatrical and documentary categories will...
- 12/3/2015
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
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