Amee Dolleman, Charles Pugliese, Mahita Penke and Jennifer Dubin Promoted at Disney Branded Television
by Michael Major - September 06, 2022 Amee Dolleman and Charles Pugliese have been promoted to vice president, and Mahita Penke and Jennifer (Jen) Dubin have been promoted to executive director, Original Movies, Disney Branded Television, a provider of original content for Disney+ and Disney Channels....
THE CANNIBAL DIARIES to Premiere at B3 Theater This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2023 In a near future America where meat is outlawed, a family of cannibals must hide their cravings. But when the nation turns cannibal, they embark on a journey to Mexico. Don't miss the raucous comedy, THE CANNIBAL DIARIES, premiering at B3 Theater. October 20-28....
Taylor Swift to Make Feature Film Directorial Debut
by Michael Major - December 09, 2022 Taylor Swift will make her feature film directorial debut with Searchlight Pictures. Last year, Swift made her short film directorial debut with the 'All Too Well' 10 minute version. In the past, she has also directed the music videos for tracks like 'The Man,' 'Cardigan,' 'Willow,' 'Anti-Hero,' 'Be...
Ashley Park Joins MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
by Michael Major - March 03, 2023 Ashley Park has joined the cast of the upcoming Mean Girls movie musical. Park was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Gretchen Weiners in the original Broadway production of Mean Girls the musical. She joins Busy Philipps, Jenna Fischer, Tina Fey, Angourie Rice, Auli'i Cravalho, Jaque...
EDINBURGH 2022: CONFETTI Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 15, 2022 BWW catches up with Will Jackson to chat about bringing Confetti to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....
BWW Interview: COME FROM AWAY Cast Member Julie Johnson
by Paul Batterson - February 02, 2022 COME FROM AWAY is an actor’s challenge. To tell the story of what happened in Newfoundland, the cast members take on the voices and actions of at least three to five characters a night. That's no problem for Johnson...
BEETLEJUICE 2 to Debut in 2024 With Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton & More
by Michael Major - May 09, 2023 Beetlejuice 2, the long-awaited sequel to the classic 1988 comedy, will premiere in theaters in 2024. Michael Keaton will be returning in the title role, with Winona Ryder returning as Lydia Deetz. Wednesday star Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux have also joined the cast. The film's script is by Mike...
Kenya Barris to Write & Direct Reimagined WIZARD OF OZ Film
by Michael Major - August 15, 2022 Black-ish creator Kenya Barris will write and direct a reimagined version of the Wizard of Oz. Plot details for the new film are currently be kept under wraps, other than that it will be a 'modern reimagining' of the classic movie musical. The deal closed last week with Sheila Walcott overseeing for...
Max Announces THE BIG BANG THEORY Project In Development
by Michael Major - April 12, 2023 Plot details are currently under wraps. Lorre will executive produce via Chuck Lorre Productions. The new show would be the second collaboration between Max, Lorre, and WBTV. Lorre and Nick Bakay are currently in production on the new Max Original comedy series “How to Be a Bookie,” starring Sebasti...
Catherine O'Hara to Return For BEETLEJUICE Sequel; Monica Bellucci Joins as Beetlejuice's Wife
by Michael Major - May 11, 2023 Catherine O'Hara will return to the role of Delia Deetz for the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel, which is now being filming London. Monica Bellucci has also joined the film, playing Beetlejuice's wife. Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, and Justin Theroux will also appear in the new film....
Elizabeth Marvel & David Arquette Join MRS. DAVIS Peacock Series
by Michael Major - July 01, 2022 Peacock previously confirmed that Betty Gilpin (GLOW, The Hunt) will star in the leading role of the series, and Jake McDorman (Dopesick) would star alongside Gilpin. Gilpin will play a nun who goes to battle against an all-powerful Artificial Intelligence, and McDorman will play Gilpin's ex, who al...
Cameron Diaz Comes Out of Retirement For Netflix Film With Jamie Foxx
by Michael Major - June 29, 2022 Cameron Diaz will reunite with Jamie Foxx (Day Shift, Project Power, Just Mercy) on the new film, directed and written by Seth Gordon(Horrible Bosses). The pair was last seen on screen together in the 2014 film remake of Annie, which was Diaz's final film before entering retirement. They had also ap...
Jinkx Monsoon Joins Next Season of DOCTOR WHO
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023 Fresh off her Broadway run in Chicago, Jinkx Monsoon has joined the next season of Doctor Who. Monsoon will play a 'major role' in the upcoming season of the long-running series. She joins Ncuti Gatwa, the new Doctor, and Yasmin Finney in the new season. BBC is keeping details on Monsoon's character...
Willem Dafoe Joins BEETLEJUICE 2
by Michael Major - May 12, 2023 Willem Dafoe has joined the cast of Beetlejuice 2. Michael Keaton will be returning in the title role, with Winona Ryder returning as Lydia Deetz and Catherine O'Hara returning as Delia Deetz. Wednesday star Jenna Ortega is set to join the cast as Lydia's daughter. Justin Theroux will play an unspec...
Autistic Theatremakers Alliance Launches Three New Education Grants for Autistic Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 02, 2023 Autistic Theatremakers Alliance, a new non-profit, announces the launch of three education grants for autistic artists in American theatre. Learn more about how these grants will support the development of autistic artists....
Indian Princess Musical Movie In the Works at Disney
by Michael Major - December 01, 2022 Bend It Like Beckham filmmaker Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges are currently developing a new Disney musical film inspired by a dynamic princess from Indian history. Disney has commissioned original musical film, which will also be directed and produced by Chadha....
Ariana DeBose Joins Season Four of HBO's WESTWORLD
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022 While details on DeBose's character are currently under wraps, she will appear in the new season in a recurring guest role. She joins returning cast members Evan Rachel Wood, Emmy winner Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan....
Elizabeth Banks To Lead Austin Peters' Vanity Thriller SKINCARE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 26, 2023 Elizabeth Banks ('Pitch Perfect,' 'The Hunger Games,' 'Love and Mercy') stars in the recently wrapped 'Skincare,' from Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment and Producers Jonathan Schwartz and Logan Lerman....
Epix Renews Sci-fi Horror Series FROM For Season Two
by Michael Major - April 25, 2022 The series premiere of FROM was EPIX’s most viewed original series premiere in the history of the premium network and current performance analytics track that the entire series is on pace to be EPIX’s second most-watched original behind Emmy winning series Godfather of Harlem, executive produced by ...
Ariana DeBose Joins Chris Pine's POOLMAN Film
by Michael Major - May 16, 2022 Ariana DeBose will join Jennifer Jason Leigh, Annette Benning, and Danny DeVito in Chris Pine's directorial debut. While plot details on the new film are mostly currently under wraps, it has been described as a 'moving tribute to Los Angeles,' inspired by films like La La Land, The Long Goodbye, and...
EDINBURGH 2022: CONFETTI Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 15, 2022 BWW catches up with Will Jackson to chat about bringing Confetti to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....
Disney Television Announces Halloween Programming
by Michael Major - September 20, 2022 Disney Channel's 'Calling All The Monsters' and Disney Junior's 'Trick or Treats' programming events will serve as the premiere destination for Halloween-themed content, including 'Under Wraps 2' and new Halloween-themed 'Raven's Home,' 'BUNK'D,' 'The Villains of Valley View,' 'Eureka!,' ''Mickey Mo...
Jonathan Groff to Lead M. Night Shyamalan's KNOCK AT THE CABIN
by Michael Major - March 04, 2022 Groff will join Ben Aldridge, Dave Bautista, Rupert Grint and Nikki Amuka-Bird in the new film. Shyamalan will write, direct, and produce the new thriller. Plot and character details for the new film are currently under wraps....
FRIGID New York to Present the 12th Annual Gotham Storytelling Festival at UNDER St. Marks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2023 FRIGID New York will present the 12th Annual Gotham Storytelling Festival, featuring some of the most cutting-edge storytellers in New York City. Learn how to purchase tickets!...
FRIDAY THE 13TH Prequel Series CRYSTAL LAKE Receives Series Order at Peacock
by Michael Major - October 31, 2022 Peacock has picked up the Friday the 13th expanded prequel series CRYSTAL LAKE. Series comes from A24 and writer, showrunner and executive producer Bryan Fuller. A24, Marc Toberoff, Victor Miller and Rob Barsamian will also executive produce. ... |