Esplanade Announces IN NEW LIGHT
Humans are creatures of habit. We fear changes that disturb our sense of self and our sense of belonging to a home or community. Yet we constantly crave the new. New tastes, sights, and experiences that excite and inspire us. These two contradictory impulses also underlie In New Light – A Season of Commissions as Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay marks its 20-year journey as an arts centre for everyone.
Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Announces Feature Film Lineup
The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today unveiled its feature film lineup. Continuing its tradition of elevating exceptional storytelling rooted in today's global film communities, the 18th annual Festival will showcase debut works from emerging talent and new works from notable filmmakers. The program includes discoveries, comedies, music-centered, political and social films. The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 24 - May 5.
Bob Mackie and Reginald Van Lee Will Be Honored At TDF's 2019 Gala
Legendary costume designer BOB MACKIE, who just received unanimous rave reviews for his costume design for Broadway's newest hit, THE CHER SHOW, and entrepreneur/philanthropist, REGINALD ("REGGIE") VAN LEE will be honored at TDF's 2019 Gala on Monday, March 11 at Manhattan's historic Gotham Hall (1356 Broadway @ 36th Street, NYC).
USA Network Unveils Spring Schedule
USA Network announced its full spring schedule today, which includes scripted originals COLONY (May 2), QUEEN OF THE SOUTH (June 21) and SHOOTER (June 21) all returning for exciting and action-packed third seasons. As was previously announced, SUITS returns for the back half of Season 7 on March 28. Also returning this spring is unscripted original CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST, which premieres its sixth season on May 8 and celebrates its 100th episode on June 19.
USA Network's SHOOTER Picked Up For Season 3
It was reported today via TV Guide that the USA Network has picked up SHOOTER for a third season. The Ryan Philippe vehicle will be back sometime in 2018, following a shortened second season because the actor broke his leg. The third season is set to run for 13 episodes, making it the longest season in the shows history to date. Read the full TV Guide article here!
SMACKDOWN Going Live on USA Network Beginning in July
USA Network, the exclusive cable home to WWE's marquee properties, announced that its weekly SMACKDOWN show will air live – for the first time ever – and move to Tuesdays every week beginning July 19 from 8-10PM ET/PT.
USA Orders Series Based on 2007 Film SHOOTER; Ryan Phillippe to Star
USA Network announced a series pick-up for SHOOTER, a drama based on the best-selling Bob Lee Swagger novel by Stephen Hunter, Point of Impact, and the 2007 Paramount film starring Mark Wahlberg. The co-production with Paramount Television and Universal Cable Productions comes from executive producers Wahlberg (“Ballers,” “Boardwalk Empire”) of Closest to the Hole Productions; Stephen Levinson (“Ballers,” “Boardwalk Empire”) of Leverage Entertainment; and Lorenzo di Bonaventura ('Transformers,' 'The Real O'Neals'). John Hlavin (“The Shield”) wrote the pilot and will also executive produce. Simon Cellan Jones (“Bloodline”) directed the pilot.
USA Network Announces 2015/16 Development Slate
USA Network announced its 2015/2016 development slate with nine scripted drama projects hailing from Charlize Theron ('Monster'), Rob Reiner ('When Harry Met Sally') Barry Sonnenfeld ('Men in Black' franchise), Eric Kripke ('Supernatural,' 'Revolution'), Aaron Korsh (SUITS) and Catherine Hardwicke ('Twilight'), among others.