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The Franchise follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story. 

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Tamra Judge to Return to THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY Photo Tamra Judge to Return to THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY
by Michael Major - July 21, 2022

Judge appeared on a new episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen to share the news. Judge originally joined the franchise for its third season in 2007, and appeared in a full time capacity for 12 seasons before being let go from the series in 2020. The show's 16th season featured Heather D...


VIDEO: First Look At HARRY POTTER 20th Anniversary Special Photo VIDEO: First Look At HARRY POTTER 20th Anniversary Special
by Michael Major - December 06, 2021

Announced earlier this month, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will reunite Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and other esteemed cast members and filmmakers across all eight Harry Potter films for the first time to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise’s first film, ...


CSI 20th Anniversary Event Series Rumored to Be in the Works Photo CSI 20th Anniversary Event Series Rumored to Be in the Works
by Abigail Charpentier - February 10, 2020

Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports CBS is planning a “CSI” comeback in time for the series' 20th anniversary....


VIDEO: Jamie Lee Curtis Stars in HALLOWEEN ENDS Trailer Photo VIDEO: Jamie Lee Curtis Stars in HALLOWEEN ENDS Trailer
by Michael Major - July 20, 2022

Icon Jamie Lee Curtis returns for the last time as Laurie Strode, co-stars returning cast Will Patton as Officer Frank Hawkins, Kyle Richards as Lindsey Wallace and James Jude Courtney as The Shape will also return. The also stars Andy Matichak and Rohan Campbell. Watch the trailer for the new film ...


Wake Up With BWW 7/27: First Look at EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Film, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 7/27: First Look at EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Film, and More!
by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2021

Today's top stories: Get a first look at the Everybody's Talking About Jamie film, Leslie Odom, Jr. will lead new Exorcist movie, and more!...


VIDEO: Peacock Drops PITCH PERFECT Spinoff Series Teaser Trailer Photo VIDEO: Peacock Drops PITCH PERFECT Spinoff Series Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - October 05, 2022

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the first Pitch Perfect film, which premiered in theaters October 5, 2012, Peacock has shared the first teaser trailer for its new spinoff series, Bumper in Berlin. The new series features Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland, Flula Borg, Lera Abova, and Jameela Jamil....


Monica Bellucci Will Make Her West End Debut in MARIA CALLAS: LETTERS AND MEMOIRS Photo Monica Bellucci Will Make Her West End Debut in MARIA CALLAS: LETTERS AND MEMOIRS
by Stephi Wild - October 25, 2021

Monica Bellucci is set to make her West End debut for one night only this December. Bellucci will appear in a set of readings from Maria Callas: Letters and Memoirs, directed by Tom Volf. ...


Disney At Work On Second Sequel To THE PRINCESS DIARIES Photo Disney At Work On Second Sequel To THE PRINCESS DIARIES
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2022

A new sequel for the hit book series-turned-film, The Princess Diaries, is in the works at Disney. ...


Get Ready to Shake, Rattle and Roll at The Wick Theatre with SH-BOOM! Photo Get Ready to Shake, Rattle and Roll at The Wick Theatre with SH-BOOM!
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2022

Get launched into Doo-Wop heaven with the nifty and nostalgic Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream at The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton.  Featuring over 25 of your favorite 1950s songs, Sh-Boom! will have you longing for the days of American Bandstand, the Twist and perfect 4-part harmonies. ...


SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM Comes to the Wick Theatre in March Photo SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM Comes to the Wick Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2022

Get launched into Doo-Wop heaven with the nifty and nostalgic Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream at The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton.  Featuring over 25 of your favorite 1950s songs, Sh-Boom! will have you longing for the days of American Bandstand, the Twist and perfect 4-part harmonies.  ...


HBO Max Acquires Preschool Animated Adventure LOVE MONSTER Photo HBO Max Acquires Preschool Animated Adventure LOVE MONSTER
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 17, 2020

HBO Max has picked up the U.S. rights to the quirky new preschool adventure Love Monster, from Boat Rocker Studios’, a division of global media company Boat Rocker Media. Episodes featuring the huggable and lovable monster are available now on the streamer.  ...


Tony Award Nominee Hailey Kilgore Joins Cast of POWER Prequel Photo Tony Award Nominee Hailey Kilgore Joins Cast of POWER Prequel
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 04, 2020

Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today that Hailey Kilgore has joined the cast of 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan,' playing Jukebox - a character fans of the franchise will recall - in a series regular role. The character of Jukebox first appeared in the original 'Power' ser...


BWW Review: THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL at STAGES St. Louis At The Ross Family Theater Photo BWW Review: THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL at STAGES St. Louis At The Ross Family Theater In The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
by James Lindhorst - June 02, 2022

Director Amon Miyamoto leads his cast and creative team in staging a production that is familiar, completely original, and theatrically exciting. The choreography and set design work in tandem to create motion on a stage that’s never been seen before. Each member of the cast completely disappears i...


Guy Fieri Announces GUYS CHANCE OF A LIFETIME Food Network Series Photo Guy Fieri Announces GUYS CHANCE OF A LIFETIME Food Network Series
by Michael Major - November 23, 2021

Guy Fieri is expanding his successful restaurant empire and is searching for one talented food entrepreneur to run their own Chicken Guy! franchise on this new Food Network series. Over the course of the six hour-long episodes, there is unexpected drama and a surprising turn of events when one of th...


ZOMBIELAND Writers Could See the Film on Broadway Photo ZOMBIELAND Writers Could See the Film on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2019

The writers of the film Zombieland 2 chatted with Deadline recently, where they talked about what could be next for the franchise....


VIDEO: Peacock Shares THE BEST MAN: THE FINAL CHAPTERS Official Teaser Photo VIDEO: Peacock Shares THE BEST MAN: THE FINAL CHAPTERS Official Teaser
by Michael Major - October 31, 2022

The video teaser premiered exclusively at Urbanworld Film Festival where the original The Best Man film premiered in 1999, a full circle moment for the franchise. Based upon the film franchise by Malcolm D. Lee, The series stars Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Ho...


VIDEO: Trailer for Netflix's POKEMON THE MOVIE: SECRETS OF THE JUNGLE Photo VIDEO: Trailer for Netflix's POKEMON THE MOVIE: SECRETS OF THE JUNGLE
by Michael Major - September 07, 2021

Featuring original music by Cyn, the film takes place deep within the Forest of Okoya, where the Mythical Pokémon Zarude live in a troop and maintain a strict rule that forbids outsiders from entering their territory. When Ash and Pikachu encounter a human, their friendship will be put to the test....


DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS: MAKING THE TEAM Renewed for Season 15 Photo DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS: MAKING THE TEAM Renewed for Season 15
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020

CMT today announced its most popular and longest running series 'Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team' has been renewed for a monumental season 15, premiering later this fall. ...


MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Newly Remastered Collector's Edition Blu-ray Arrives On May 18 Photo MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Newly Remastered Collector's Edition Blu-ray Arrives On May 18
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2021

Relive every pulse-pounding moment of the original big-screen blockbuster MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE as it celebrates its 25th anniversary with a newly remastered Collector's Edition Blu-ray on May 18, 2021 from Paramount Home Entertainment. ...


PHOTO: Get a First Look at the Poster For Season 6 of SUPERGIRL Featuring Dreamer Photo PHOTO: Get a First Look at the Poster For Season 6 of SUPERGIRL Featuring Dreamer
by Stephi Wild - August 08, 2020

The CW has given a first look at the poster for the upcoming sixth season of Supergirl! The poster puts Nia Nal, AKA Dreamer, front and center....


FOX Acquires Iconic Animated Franchise GUMBY Photo FOX Acquires Iconic Animated Franchise GUMBY
by Michael Major - February 08, 2022

FOX Entertainment has obtained all rights to the popular franchise, including film, television and streaming, consumer products, licensing, publishing and all other categories.  In addition, FOX has acquired the full library of Gumby animated series, specials, movies and content, which will expand T...


VIDEO: Clayton Echard Talks Being THE BACHELOR Photo VIDEO: Clayton Echard Talks Being THE BACHELOR
by Michael Major - January 03, 2022

Clayton Echard appeared on Good Morning America this morning to discuss being named as the new Bachelor on the new season of ABC's hit reality series. Elchard, who was previously sent home on the Bachelorette, spoke to Lara Spencer about tonight's premiere....


VIDEO: RuPaul's Drag Race Channels MOULIN ROUGE! in Rusical Challenge Photo VIDEO: RuPaul's Drag Race Channels MOULIN ROUGE! in Rusical Challenge
by Nicole Rosky - March 28, 2022

On Friday night's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race, the seven remaining contestants of Season 14 took part in one of the most beloved challenges of the franchise- the Rusical. This season, the queens gave a show-stopping performance of Moulin Ru- inspired of course, by the Tony-winning Moulin Rouge! th...


Photos: Jamie Lee Curtis, Sheryl Lee Ralph & Henry Winkler Attend 2022 Vulture Festiv Photo Photos: Jamie Lee Curtis, Sheryl Lee Ralph & Henry Winkler Attend 2022 Vulture Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - November 13, 2022

On Saturday, November 12th at the Hollywood Roosevelt, Vulture hosted its annual pop-culture extravaganza, Vulture Festival, for the ninth year in a row with a day full of an incredible array of actors in conversation, screenings, sing-alongs, and unique surprises that only Vulture can provide. Chec...


Two New TRANSFORMERS Films in the Works Photo Two New TRANSFORMERS Films in the Works
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 27, 2020

Variety reports that two new Transformers films are in the works from Paramount Pictures....






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