Next month, when the 2024 Tony Awards for excellence in Broadway theater are handed out, hair and wig designer Nikiya Mathis will be honored with a Special Tony for her work on the acclaimed play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, Jocelyn Bioh’s seriocomic celebration of West African immigrant hair braiders in Harlem who create masterpieces atop the heads of the neighborhood woman.
Anyone who saw Mathis’ marvelous wig creations will understand immediately why she is one of three recipients this year of Special Tony Awards, non-competitive honors bestowed by Tony organizers for productions, artists and organizations who do not fall into any of the competitive categories.
But what many in the theater community don’t understand is why Mathis or any of her design colleagues in wig, hair and makeup can’t simply compete in a category devoted to their artistry and work. And some of those designers, along with...
Anyone who saw Mathis’ marvelous wig creations will understand immediately why she is one of three recipients this year of Special Tony Awards, non-competitive honors bestowed by Tony organizers for productions, artists and organizations who do not fall into any of the competitive categories.
But what many in the theater community don’t understand is why Mathis or any of her design colleagues in wig, hair and makeup can’t simply compete in a category devoted to their artistry and work. And some of those designers, along with...
- 5/20/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Alex Edelman, the comedian, actor and writer who made his Broadway debut last year in his solo show Just For Us, will receive a Special 2024 Tony Award for the production, the Tony Administration Committee announced today.
The committee revealed today that Edelman will be one of three Special Tony recipients this June, along with longtime sound designer Abe Jacob and Jaja’s African Hair Braiding hair and wig designer Nikiya Mathis.
Special Tony Awards are presented to outstanding productions, artists and organizations who do not fall into any of the competitive categories.
In addition to the Special Tonys, five recipients of this year’s Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre were named: Projection designer Wendall K. Harrington; arts leader Colleen Jennings-Roggensack; retiring Playwrights Horizons board chair Judith O. Rubin; the Dramatists Guild Foundation; and the Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts.
Regarding the Special Tony recipients,...
The committee revealed today that Edelman will be one of three Special Tony recipients this June, along with longtime sound designer Abe Jacob and Jaja’s African Hair Braiding hair and wig designer Nikiya Mathis.
Special Tony Awards are presented to outstanding productions, artists and organizations who do not fall into any of the competitive categories.
In addition to the Special Tonys, five recipients of this year’s Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre were named: Projection designer Wendall K. Harrington; arts leader Colleen Jennings-Roggensack; retiring Playwrights Horizons board chair Judith O. Rubin; the Dramatists Guild Foundation; and the Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts.
Regarding the Special Tony recipients,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The CW has switched three of its affiliation agreements to Nexstar-owned stations, including in Chicago, the No. 3 U.S. TV market.
Affiliate deals in Chicago, Norfolk, Va (the No. 43 U.S. market) and Lafayette, LA (No. 125) will all shift as of September 1, the company announced.
Nexstar’s ownership of the largest portfolio of CW stations of any local TV player helped motivate the company’s move in 2022 to take a 75% stake in the broadcast network. Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, whose corporate ancestors were the original founders of The CW, each retain 12.5% interest.
Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, noted that the addition of these Nexstar-owned stations as affiliates will bring the number of Nexstar-owned CW stations to 42, covering more than 36% of U.S. TV households.
Under Nexstar’s ownership, The CW has expanded into weekend programming and added live sports, airing Liv Golf and Acc football and basketball.
Affiliate deals in Chicago, Norfolk, Va (the No. 43 U.S. market) and Lafayette, LA (No. 125) will all shift as of September 1, the company announced.
Nexstar’s ownership of the largest portfolio of CW stations of any local TV player helped motivate the company’s move in 2022 to take a 75% stake in the broadcast network. Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, whose corporate ancestors were the original founders of The CW, each retain 12.5% interest.
Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, noted that the addition of these Nexstar-owned stations as affiliates will bring the number of Nexstar-owned CW stations to 42, covering more than 36% of U.S. TV households.
Under Nexstar’s ownership, The CW has expanded into weekend programming and added live sports, airing Liv Golf and Acc football and basketball.
- 5/1/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Works from Perry Como to The Cars were added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, which designates recordings worthy of preservation “based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage.”
Among the 25 selected this year are Abba’s “Dancing Queen,” Blondie’s “Parallel Lines,” The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Ready to Die,” Green Day’s “Dookie” and The Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces.” Also on the list are Lily Tomlin’s comedy recordings, and much older titles like Gene Autry’s “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” Johnny Mathis’ “Chances Are” and Como’s “Catch a Falling Star” / “Magic Moments.” The Cars’ debut album is on the list as well as Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Some of the titles added date to 1919, with the entry of the all-Black 369th U.S. Infantry Band led by James Reese Europe.
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Among the 25 selected this year are Abba’s “Dancing Queen,” Blondie’s “Parallel Lines,” The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Ready to Die,” Green Day’s “Dookie” and The Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces.” Also on the list are Lily Tomlin’s comedy recordings, and much older titles like Gene Autry’s “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” Johnny Mathis’ “Chances Are” and Como’s “Catch a Falling Star” / “Magic Moments.” The Cars’ debut album is on the list as well as Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Some of the titles added date to 1919, with the entry of the all-Black 369th U.S. Infantry Band led by James Reese Europe.
Members...
- 4/16/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The case of Errol Mathis in the show Criminal Record is no less mysterious than a murder mystery in an Agatha Christie novel. The only difference is that the novels do not have racial politics, complicating the case more than anyone could ever comprehend. In the sixth episode of Criminal Record, DS June Lenker gets unusual help from Tony Gilfoyle himself as he does something that would make Hegarty pull his hair out. This episode marks a sudden shift in how we see Hegarty—a man pulling the strings. But we finally see how lonely and fragile he truly is when he gets to know about Patrick and Lisa.
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Why Did Lisa Refuse To Go With Hegarty?
Hegarty wasn’t aware of the relationship between Lisa and Patrick. He was going to get the shock of a lifetime, though, when one fine morning he came to check in...
Spoilers Ahead
Why Did Lisa Refuse To Go With Hegarty?
Hegarty wasn’t aware of the relationship between Lisa and Patrick. He was going to get the shock of a lifetime, though, when one fine morning he came to check in...
- 2/7/2024
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
In the upcoming episode of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” set to air at 8:00 Pm this Friday on Starz, viewers are in for a rollercoaster of emotions and power struggles. Titled “In Sheep’s Clothing,” the Thomas family faces a crossroads as new business ventures unfold. While opportunities present themselves, the Mathis brothers find themselves in a darker place, with Ronnie’s patience wearing thin, signaling ominous times ahead.
Raq, the matriarch of the Thomas family, takes center stage as she navigates the intricate web of her world. In a daring move, Raq seeks to secure Kanan’s obedience, adding another layer of complexity to the unfolding drama. The episode promises a compelling mix of familial dynamics, strategic decisions, and the intense atmosphere that characterizes the “Power” universe.
As the story unfolds, fans can expect an hour of suspense, drama, and the relentless pursuit of power in the concrete jungle.
Raq, the matriarch of the Thomas family, takes center stage as she navigates the intricate web of her world. In a daring move, Raq seeks to secure Kanan’s obedience, adding another layer of complexity to the unfolding drama. The episode promises a compelling mix of familial dynamics, strategic decisions, and the intense atmosphere that characterizes the “Power” universe.
As the story unfolds, fans can expect an hour of suspense, drama, and the relentless pursuit of power in the concrete jungle.
- 12/15/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The word is all over town. After leading SAG-AFTRA to an historic new deal with the Hollywood studios, Fran Drescher has leverage, rediscovered fame and momentum.
Could she use all that to transition into a political career?
“This has been a great launching pad for her. So it wouldn’t be unusual for her to try to make that leap,” said Jorge Flores, a Los Angeles-based political consultant who has run campaigns for Congress and state offices.
“Certainly she has raised her profile significantly, and has developed a base with certain constituencies across labor,” he noted. “I could see her potentially running for Congress on the sort of issues that she’s been dealing with in SAG-AFTRA. Macro issues as far as cost of living, equity issues, is where I think her platform would be aligned with a member of Congress.”
Fran Drescher (center) shows off her heart plushie at...
Could she use all that to transition into a political career?
“This has been a great launching pad for her. So it wouldn’t be unusual for her to try to make that leap,” said Jorge Flores, a Los Angeles-based political consultant who has run campaigns for Congress and state offices.
“Certainly she has raised her profile significantly, and has developed a base with certain constituencies across labor,” he noted. “I could see her potentially running for Congress on the sort of issues that she’s been dealing with in SAG-AFTRA. Macro issues as far as cost of living, equity issues, is where I think her platform would be aligned with a member of Congress.”
Fran Drescher (center) shows off her heart plushie at...
- 11/14/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Oscar winner Ariana DeBose tops the list of celebrity guests who will appear on the 54th season of “Sesame Street.”
The “West Side Story” actress will help kick off the season when the groundbreaking kids show returns to Max on Nov. 9. Her turn in “Wish,” which will debut later in the month, is one of the most anticipated films of the fall season.
The season, which will have 35 episodes, will stream on PBS Kids in fall 2024. the program also continues to air on PBS stations.
Other guests on the docket for sharing songs and stories with iconic Muppets like Elmo and Cookie Monster include actress Quinta Brunson on Jan. 4, singer Brandi Carlile on March 7 and actor Kal Penn on March 14.
“Loki” actor Eugene Cordero will share the spotlight on May 16, and multiple Emmy winner Dan Levy will appear on June 13.
The season focuses on helping children develop a “healthy sense of self and belongong,...
The “West Side Story” actress will help kick off the season when the groundbreaking kids show returns to Max on Nov. 9. Her turn in “Wish,” which will debut later in the month, is one of the most anticipated films of the fall season.
The season, which will have 35 episodes, will stream on PBS Kids in fall 2024. the program also continues to air on PBS stations.
Other guests on the docket for sharing songs and stories with iconic Muppets like Elmo and Cookie Monster include actress Quinta Brunson on Jan. 4, singer Brandi Carlile on March 7 and actor Kal Penn on March 14.
“Loki” actor Eugene Cordero will share the spotlight on May 16, and multiple Emmy winner Dan Levy will appear on June 13.
The season focuses on helping children develop a “healthy sense of self and belongong,...
- 10/17/2023
- by Eileen AJ Connelly
- The Wrap
As word spread of contract talks resuming between the striking Writers Guild and the AMPTP, striking SAG-AFTRA members continued with their pickets on Friday morning outside film and television studio addresses in New York City.
Near Union Square in Manhattan, about four dozen marchers formed a picket line that floated between Netflix and neighboring Warner Bros. Discovery offices.
Naomi Watts, F. Murray Abraham, Billions’ Samantha Mathis, Ned and Stacey’s Nadia Dajani, Law & Order: Criminal Intent’s Kathryn Erbe and a handful of cast and crew from the CBS series Ghosts including Richie Moriarty, Asher Grodman, Román Zaragosa and episodes director Kimmy Gatewood were among the union members lending their voices.
(Watch) Naomi Watts spotted among demonstrators at the Netflix SAG-AFTRA picket today in New York City pic.twitter.com/yQiRZddglc
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) September 15, 2023
There were solidarity chants, sing-a-longs and, at one point, a taunting cry from 1979’s The Warriors — “Warriors,...
Near Union Square in Manhattan, about four dozen marchers formed a picket line that floated between Netflix and neighboring Warner Bros. Discovery offices.
Naomi Watts, F. Murray Abraham, Billions’ Samantha Mathis, Ned and Stacey’s Nadia Dajani, Law & Order: Criminal Intent’s Kathryn Erbe and a handful of cast and crew from the CBS series Ghosts including Richie Moriarty, Asher Grodman, Román Zaragosa and episodes director Kimmy Gatewood were among the union members lending their voices.
(Watch) Naomi Watts spotted among demonstrators at the Netflix SAG-AFTRA picket today in New York City pic.twitter.com/yQiRZddglc
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) September 15, 2023
There were solidarity chants, sing-a-longs and, at one point, a taunting cry from 1979’s The Warriors — “Warriors,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Sean Piccoli and Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS is boosting its late-night strike programming with reruns and never-before-seen episodes of “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen,” the network announced on Monday.
Back-to-back episodes will begin a limited run Monday, Sept. 18, at (12:37-1:37 a.m, Et/Pt on CBS. The new-to-viewers installments which were produced before 2023, make up nearly half of the broadcast network run, a rep for the show told TheWrap.
“’Comics Unleashed’ is a true passion for me, simply because this world can never have enough laughter,” said Allen, the founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, in a statement. “I created this show so that the best comedians can all come together and bring nonstop laughter.”
Among the many comedians who stopped in to the roundtable style talk show were Tiffany Haddish, Gabriel Iglesias, Cedric the Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Leslie Jones, Wayne Brady, Roy Wood Jr., Whitney Cummings, Jb Smoove, Billy Gardell, Margaret Cho,...
Back-to-back episodes will begin a limited run Monday, Sept. 18, at (12:37-1:37 a.m, Et/Pt on CBS. The new-to-viewers installments which were produced before 2023, make up nearly half of the broadcast network run, a rep for the show told TheWrap.
“’Comics Unleashed’ is a true passion for me, simply because this world can never have enough laughter,” said Allen, the founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, in a statement. “I created this show so that the best comedians can all come together and bring nonstop laughter.”
Among the many comedians who stopped in to the roundtable style talk show were Tiffany Haddish, Gabriel Iglesias, Cedric the Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Leslie Jones, Wayne Brady, Roy Wood Jr., Whitney Cummings, Jb Smoove, Billy Gardell, Margaret Cho,...
- 9/11/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
If there’s one thing Eboni K. Williams knows how to do, it’s finding the best ways to balance the good, the bad and the messy. As the “Real Housewives” alum embarks on her latest endeavor as the head of her own courtroom TV show — “Equal Justice With Judge Eboni K. Williams,” which premieres in syndication on Sept. 11 — she explores why America needs her unfiltered legal opinions.
Williams, a former public defender turned political pundit and reality star, previously made history as the first Black cast member to join “The Real Housewives of New York City” in Season 13, a season that lives on in infamy. Now 40, Williams becomes the youngest judge in the daytime syndicated TV space — and, while the space is its own beast, it’s one she’s excited to conquer.
But make no mistake, Williams, who also hosts the “Holding Court” podcast, hasn’t completely walked...
Williams, a former public defender turned political pundit and reality star, previously made history as the first Black cast member to join “The Real Housewives of New York City” in Season 13, a season that lives on in infamy. Now 40, Williams becomes the youngest judge in the daytime syndicated TV space — and, while the space is its own beast, it’s one she’s excited to conquer.
But make no mistake, Williams, who also hosts the “Holding Court” podcast, hasn’t completely walked...
- 9/11/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Robin Urdang is one of Hollywood's leading music supervisors, starting in the early 1990s with The Mambo Kings and working on everything from the Oscar-winning Nomadland to horror films like Suspiria and Bones and All.
She's been the music supervisor for all five seasons of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and won three Emmys for her work on the pilot episode "We're Going To The Catskills!" (Season 2 Episode 4) and "It's Comedy or Cabbage" (Season 3 Episode 5).
We caught up with Robin to chat about all things Maisel as she reflects on the final season and how she, along with creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino, has curated the musical tapestry of one of television's most lauded comedies.
Can you break down what your job entails for those who don't know?
It varies between projects. Generally speaking, it's clearances, licensing, finding music, procuring soundtracks, finding and hiring composers.
For me, more often than not,...
She's been the music supervisor for all five seasons of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and won three Emmys for her work on the pilot episode "We're Going To The Catskills!" (Season 2 Episode 4) and "It's Comedy or Cabbage" (Season 3 Episode 5).
We caught up with Robin to chat about all things Maisel as she reflects on the final season and how she, along with creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino, has curated the musical tapestry of one of television's most lauded comedies.
Can you break down what your job entails for those who don't know?
It varies between projects. Generally speaking, it's clearances, licensing, finding music, procuring soundtracks, finding and hiring composers.
For me, more often than not,...
- 5/24/2023
- by Mary Littlejohn
- TVfanatic
In the wake of yet another mass shooting — this time at a mall in Allen, Texas, where a gunman killed at least eight people — a Fox News guest recommended that Americans who fear they may be a victim of the next shooting should “be polite and professional, but plan to kill everyone you meet.”
Alex Coker, a television host and former police officer, was quoting a line that General James Mattis reportedly told troops in the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan. But Coker now thinks that this kind of...
Alex Coker, a television host and former police officer, was quoting a line that General James Mattis reportedly told troops in the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan. But Coker now thinks that this kind of...
- 5/7/2023
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
Sherri Shepherd is moving on from the old and bringing in the new, as she’s cut top “The Wendy Williams Show” producers, TheWrap has confirmed.
Longtime “The Wendy Williams Show” executive producers David Perle and Suzanne Bass were given the boot this week with the end of Season 1 of “Sherri.” The decision to fire the two EPs was made by Shepherd, who wanted “fresh energy” behind the scenes, according to reports. Debmar-Mercury, which produces the show, will announce a new EP for the second season of “Sherri” to serve alongside Shepherd’s handpicked EP, Jawn Murray.
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“Executive producer David Perler and co-executive producer Suzanne Bass have been integral to Debmar-Mercury’s success in daytime syndication for many years and have helped launch ‘Sherri,’” a Debmar-Mercury said in a statement.
Longtime “The Wendy Williams Show” executive producers David Perle and Suzanne Bass were given the boot this week with the end of Season 1 of “Sherri.” The decision to fire the two EPs was made by Shepherd, who wanted “fresh energy” behind the scenes, according to reports. Debmar-Mercury, which produces the show, will announce a new EP for the second season of “Sherri” to serve alongside Shepherd’s handpicked EP, Jawn Murray.
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“Executive producer David Perler and co-executive producer Suzanne Bass have been integral to Debmar-Mercury’s success in daytime syndication for many years and have helped launch ‘Sherri,’” a Debmar-Mercury said in a statement.
- 5/5/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Roku is reinvesting in — and bulking up — its originals lineup, announcing a new season of “The Great American Baking Show” and an unscripted comedy featuring singer-songwriter Charlie Puth among the shows coming to the Roku Channel.
Notably, the content announcements at Roku’s 2023 NewFronts presentation — coming on Day One of the WGA writers strike — were unscripted/reality formats. Also at the event in New York Tuesday, the streaming platform unveiled a suite of new ad solutions, including sponsorships for its popular Roku City screensaver.
The company announced that it has renewed reality competition series “The Great American Baking Show” for Season 2. The news came ahead of the premiere Friday, May 5, of the new six-episode run of the show featuring Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry on the Roku Channel. “The Great American Baking Show,” produced by Love Productions USA, ran for five seasons on ABC as a...
Notably, the content announcements at Roku’s 2023 NewFronts presentation — coming on Day One of the WGA writers strike — were unscripted/reality formats. Also at the event in New York Tuesday, the streaming platform unveiled a suite of new ad solutions, including sponsorships for its popular Roku City screensaver.
The company announced that it has renewed reality competition series “The Great American Baking Show” for Season 2. The news came ahead of the premiere Friday, May 5, of the new six-episode run of the show featuring Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry on the Roku Channel. “The Great American Baking Show,” produced by Love Productions USA, ran for five seasons on ABC as a...
- 5/2/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
While CEOs often make cameos on the upfront stage in a bid to bolster the pitch to ad buyers, Byron Allen went a step beyond Wednesday by serving as emcee for his company’s lunchtime presentation.
Allen Media Group, which owns the Weather Channel, streaming service Local Now, multiplatform network TheGrio and local TV stations, hosted advertisers at a restaurant across from Radio City Music Hall. Allen, who got his start in stand-up comedy, offered frequently unfiltered commentary throughout the event.
Measurement, a familiar topic during upfront season, was one of Allen’s first targets. He derided Nielsen’s methods of counting viewers as “fraudulent,” noting he is in litigation against the company. Like many other ad sellers, Amg is pursuing complements to Nielsen and said it had reached a deal with VideoAmp for additional viewership insights.
TheGrio, which began as a digital brand but has expanded to more than 50 million U.
Allen Media Group, which owns the Weather Channel, streaming service Local Now, multiplatform network TheGrio and local TV stations, hosted advertisers at a restaurant across from Radio City Music Hall. Allen, who got his start in stand-up comedy, offered frequently unfiltered commentary throughout the event.
Measurement, a familiar topic during upfront season, was one of Allen’s first targets. He derided Nielsen’s methods of counting viewers as “fraudulent,” noting he is in litigation against the company. Like many other ad sellers, Amg is pursuing complements to Nielsen and said it had reached a deal with VideoAmp for additional viewership insights.
TheGrio, which began as a digital brand but has expanded to more than 50 million U.
- 4/26/2023
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Byron Allen is the “Allen” in Allen Media Group.
He is the founder, he is the CEO, he is the chairman, he is the face of the company (as a comic and TV host he is comfortable in front of a crowd or on-air), and he is its chief dealmaker.
On Wednesday, at Avra restaurant in midtown Manhattan, he delivered an anecdote to the assembled crowd of media buyers, reporters and Amg employees, that exemplifies his approach to doing business.
Allen recalled receiving a text message out of the blue on the Friday before President’s Day Weekend.
“And the text said, ‘I’m no longer in business with WarnerMedia. Have your people call my people, Judge Mathis,” Allen recalled. “I called him up and I said Greg, I am my people.”
“They are about to tell the world that they canceled the show, all they did was a courtesy...
He is the founder, he is the CEO, he is the chairman, he is the face of the company (as a comic and TV host he is comfortable in front of a crowd or on-air), and he is its chief dealmaker.
On Wednesday, at Avra restaurant in midtown Manhattan, he delivered an anecdote to the assembled crowd of media buyers, reporters and Amg employees, that exemplifies his approach to doing business.
Allen recalled receiving a text message out of the blue on the Friday before President’s Day Weekend.
“And the text said, ‘I’m no longer in business with WarnerMedia. Have your people call my people, Judge Mathis,” Allen recalled. “I called him up and I said Greg, I am my people.”
“They are about to tell the world that they canceled the show, all they did was a courtesy...
- 4/26/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s never too late for a horror movie to spawn a sequel – The Mutilator 2 is coming soon, a sequel to the slasher movie from 1984! – and Demon Wind is next up on the chopping block.
The cult horror movie from 1990 is getting a sequel with the upcoming Demon Wind 2: The Serpent’s Coil, an official project announced by the website Dread Central.
Dread reports, “Production on the teaser and funding trailer is set to begin in May. The Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign will launch in July, and principal photography commences in late fall or winter.” Grime House Films and Teer/Mathis Productions are behind Demon Wind 2.
In Demon Wind 2: The Serpent’s Coil, “a team of occult researchers ventures to a rural area, where a suspected satanic murder took place at an old farmhouse, to uncover the secrets of the cult responsible. The team soon discovers that the murders...
The cult horror movie from 1990 is getting a sequel with the upcoming Demon Wind 2: The Serpent’s Coil, an official project announced by the website Dread Central.
Dread reports, “Production on the teaser and funding trailer is set to begin in May. The Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign will launch in July, and principal photography commences in late fall or winter.” Grime House Films and Teer/Mathis Productions are behind Demon Wind 2.
In Demon Wind 2: The Serpent’s Coil, “a team of occult researchers ventures to a rural area, where a suspected satanic murder took place at an old farmhouse, to uncover the secrets of the cult responsible. The team soon discovers that the murders...
- 4/24/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Byron Allen has tapped Princell Hair as the new president of Allen Media Broadcasting and executive vice president of Allen Media Group.
“Local news matters, and the connections these local stations have in their communities cannot be overstated. The owned-and-operated Allen Media stations are a strong broadcast group in growing markets,” Hair said in a statement. “I am excited to lead this team of accomplished General Managers as we navigate the complexities of local television management while acquiring more broadcast stations and media assets.”
Hair joins the company from Black News Channel, where he served as president for the last two years. The channel was purchased by Allen in 2022 for $11 million and immediately rebranded as theGrio Television Network.
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“Local news matters, and the connections these local stations have in their communities cannot be overstated. The owned-and-operated Allen Media stations are a strong broadcast group in growing markets,” Hair said in a statement. “I am excited to lead this team of accomplished General Managers as we navigate the complexities of local television management while acquiring more broadcast stations and media assets.”
Hair joins the company from Black News Channel, where he served as president for the last two years. The channel was purchased by Allen in 2022 for $11 million and immediately rebranded as theGrio Television Network.
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- 4/17/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Judge Marilyn Milian is returning to the bench in a new series only months after The People’s Court cancellation. She will star in a new first-run syndication court show -- Justice for the People with Judge Milian. The new show will launch on stations across the country this fall.
The long-running Judge Mathis series was cancelled on the same day as People’s Court, and Greg Mathis has also landed a new syndicated series.
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- 4/8/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
There’s even more news out of Star Wars Celebration in London.
Disney+’s Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, the Goonies-like series starring Jude Law and hailing from Spider-Man: No Way Home director Jon Watts and Spider-Man: Homecoming writer Chris Ford, has added Academy Award nominee Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin) to its cast.
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- 4/7/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group has greenlit “Justice for the People with Judge Milian,” a new daily one-hour court series that will debut in fall 2023 on broadcast television stations nationwide.
The first Hispanic arbitrator to preside over an English-language American court series, Judge Marilyn Milian completed her 22nd season of “The People’s Court” prior to its cancellation — making her the longest-presiding judge of the iconic courtroom series. Milian replaced Jerry Sheindlin as judge of “The People’s Court” in 2001.
During Milian’s 22 seasons as host and judge, the show was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program 15 times and won 4 times – the most wins in the court show genre.
“I am extremely proud and excited to work with Byron Allen and Allen Media Group to bring “Justice for the People with Judge Milian” to television while helping to enhance legal news coverage for local stations this fall,...
The first Hispanic arbitrator to preside over an English-language American court series, Judge Marilyn Milian completed her 22nd season of “The People’s Court” prior to its cancellation — making her the longest-presiding judge of the iconic courtroom series. Milian replaced Jerry Sheindlin as judge of “The People’s Court” in 2001.
During Milian’s 22 seasons as host and judge, the show was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program 15 times and won 4 times – the most wins in the court show genre.
“I am extremely proud and excited to work with Byron Allen and Allen Media Group to bring “Justice for the People with Judge Milian” to television while helping to enhance legal news coverage for local stations this fall,...
- 4/6/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group has lined up another judge for its already robust roster of legal shows. It is launching Justice for the People with Judge Milian.
The new court series starring Judge Marilyn Milian of The People’s Court is a daily one-hour strip for fall 2023, available to broadcast television stations nationwide.
Milian just completed her 22nd season of The People’s Court, making her the longest-presiding judge of this iconic courtroom series. During Milian’s 22 seasons as host and judge, The People’s Court was nominated 15 times for a Daytime Emmy, and won 4 times.
In February, it was revealed that The People’s Court is ending its run after 26 seasons. The original series ran from 1981-93 with Judge Joseph Wapner. The current show was revived in 1997.
Milian, who earned her law degree from Georgetown Law School, replaced Jerry Sheindlin as judge of The People’s Court in 2001.
Allen Media Group now owns,...
The new court series starring Judge Marilyn Milian of The People’s Court is a daily one-hour strip for fall 2023, available to broadcast television stations nationwide.
Milian just completed her 22nd season of The People’s Court, making her the longest-presiding judge of this iconic courtroom series. During Milian’s 22 seasons as host and judge, The People’s Court was nominated 15 times for a Daytime Emmy, and won 4 times.
In February, it was revealed that The People’s Court is ending its run after 26 seasons. The original series ran from 1981-93 with Judge Joseph Wapner. The current show was revived in 1997.
Milian, who earned her law degree from Georgetown Law School, replaced Jerry Sheindlin as judge of The People’s Court in 2001.
Allen Media Group now owns,...
- 4/6/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
“Mathis Court With Judge Mathis,” the newest court series from Allen Media Group (Amg) has secured a massive wide release ahead of its fall 2023 debut, earning 90% distribution clearance across syndicated markets.
“We at Allen Media Group are proud to add ‘Mathis Court With Judge Mathis’ to our amazing portfolio of court shows,” Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group, said in a statement. “Judge Greg Mathis is an outstanding, charismatic, and iconic television host, and we are extremely confident that our eighth and newest court series with Judge Mathis will be very successful for years to come as he joins our outstanding roster of talent.”
Back in February, the show earned a “firm go” on production, making it the eighth court series from Amg, and the company the biggest owner/producer/distributor of television court programming in the world.
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“We at Allen Media Group are proud to add ‘Mathis Court With Judge Mathis’ to our amazing portfolio of court shows,” Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group, said in a statement. “Judge Greg Mathis is an outstanding, charismatic, and iconic television host, and we are extremely confident that our eighth and newest court series with Judge Mathis will be very successful for years to come as he joins our outstanding roster of talent.”
Back in February, the show earned a “firm go” on production, making it the eighth court series from Amg, and the company the biggest owner/producer/distributor of television court programming in the world.
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Judge Greg Mathis Finds New Home With...
- 4/3/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
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