HBO's THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION: Part One Debuts Tonight, 5/16 by BWW News Desk(May. 16 12:30 AM) - Armed with these startling facts, a group of New Orleans kids - who dubbed themselves the Rethinkers - set out to make a difference in their community during the post-Katrina rebuilding period. THE GREAT CAFETERIA TAKEOVER shows how they transformed their school lunch menu when it debuts tonight, MAY 16 (7:00-7:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. |
Nora Armani's Short Film MOVING STORIES Premieres at Cannes, Now thru 5/27 by BWW News Desk(May. 16 12:30 AM) - "Moving Stories", a narrative fiction short film directed and produced by internationally acclaimed Filmmaker/Actress Nora Armani of Parev Productions (New York - Paris), was chosen in the official selection of The Cannes Film Festival, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious film festivals, and will be presented in the Short Film Corner category, it was announced recently. |
PBS to Air BROADWAY OR BUST Sunday Nights, Beg. 9/9 by BWW News Desk(May. 15 9:30 PM) - PBS launches a new documentary series, BROADWAY OR BUST, chronicling the lives of America's top high school musical perfomers and The Jimmy Awards in New York City, according to PBS' just-released fall 2012 line-up, which you can read in detail on BroadwayWorld here. |
STAGE TUBE: Preview CALL THE MIDWIFE, Coming to PBS This Fall by Stage Tube(May. 15 7:08 PM) - BBC Worldwide America Sales & Distribution and PBS announced today the sale of the first season of the critically acclaimed British drama, CALL THE MIDWIFE to PBS. The series will premiere on September 30, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. leading into MASTERPIECE CLASSIC "Upstairs Downstairs," transforming Sunday nights into a destination for drama on PBS. Watch a preview of the show below! |
BROADWAY OR BUST and More Highlight PBS' Fall 2012 Line-Up by BWW News Desk(May. 15 7:00 PM) - The runaway British hit CALL THE MIDWIFE, a new drama that depicts midwifery in 1950s London, kicks off the PBS 2012 fall season with a six-part Sunday-night run that begins September 30. A production of BBC Worldwide and Neal Street Productions, MIDWIFE further strengthens PBS' hold on quality Sunday night programs and launches a fall full of drama - both fictional and real - anchored by Ken Burns's new documentary THE DUST BOWL, PBS ELECTION 2012 coverage of the presidential campaign including FRONTLINE's award-winning "The Choice," and the season two return of MASTERPIECE CLASSIC "Upstairs Downstairs."Sundays continue to be a source of captivating drama for PBS, while strong Wednesday "Exploration" nights feature new episodes of the science series NATURE, NOVA and an updated NOVA scienceNOW, hosted for the first time by tech guru and New York Times reporter David Pogue. Monday nights open with a series of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW specials that lead into the first fall season of MARKET WARRIORS. The award-winning film series INDEPENDENT LENS moves to Mondays at 10 p.m. beginning October 29, creating a new space for independent film that will also be the home for POV's 2013 season. Friday night PBS ARTS programs include the four-part series VOCES, which highlights Latino and Hispanic arts, and AMERICAN MASTERS "Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance." |
Open Fist's Gala to Honor THE WEST WING's Melissa Fitzgerald, 5/19 by BWW News Desk(May. 15 6:14 PM) - Join the members of the Open Fist Theatre Company in an evening under the stars, at the Historic Gilmore Adobe. This will be the Open Fist’s 22nd year operating as one of the most prestigious theatre company’s in Los Angeles. Their eighth annual Gala will take place on Saturday May 19th, 2012 6:00 PM, and will honor Melissa Fitzgerald (the West Wing). |
Showtime's HOMELAND Welcomes Gilad Shalit to Israel Set by BWW News Desk(May. 15 6:08 PM) - As reported today in Israeli press, the Golden Globe and Peabody award-winning SHOWTIME drama series HOMELAND kicked off production for its second season this week in Israel and had a surprise guest visit the set on Tuesday – Real-life POW and Israeli hero Gilad Shalit. |
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Reba McEntire in MALIBU COUNTRY by Stage Tube(May. 15 5:41 PM) - With the recent annpuncement of their new Fall 2012 line-up, ABC released trailer for their upcoming series. Check out a sneak peek of Malibu Country, featuring Broadway veteran Reba McEntire, below! |
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Vanessa Williams in 666 PARK AVENUE by Stage Tube(May. 15 5:35 PM) - With the recent annpuncement of their new Fall 2012 line-up, ABC released trailer for their upcoming series. Check out a sneak peek of 666 Park Avenue, featuring Broadway veteran Vanessa Williams, below! |
ABC to Celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 'Diamond Jubilee' This Spring by BWW News Desk(May. 15 3:01 PM) - With millions around the world watching the historic celebrations surrounding Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee this spring, ABC News will air two exclusive primetime broadcasts . |
Houston to Be Posthumously Honored With Billboard's 'Millennium Award' by BWW News Desk(May. 15 2:58 PM) - The late Whitney Houston will be honored with the 2012 Billboard Millennium Award. A moving tribute dedicated to Houston will be performed by Jordin Sparks and John Legend as they take the stage to commemorate Houston's legacy. |
Photo Flash: First Look - BACHELORETTE Contestants Meet The Muppets, 5/21 by BWW News Desk(May. 15 2:51 PM) - On the Monday, May 21 episode of ABC's THE BACHELORETTE, thirteen bachelors take to the stage and join Emily and the beloved Muppets for a live performance benefitting The Ricky Hendrick Centers for Intensive Care at The Levine Children's Hospital. |
Music From SMASH Season Finale Now Available on iTunes by BWW News Desk(May. 15 2:41 PM) - The new featured song from last night's season finale of NBC's musical drama series SMASH (Mondays, 10-11 p.m. ET), is now available from NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Columbia Records on the iTunes store. |
Velocity to Pay Tribute to Auto Pioneer Carroll Shelby, 5/20 by BWW News Desk(May. 15 2:38 PM) - A pioneer in racing and automotive design, Shelby put America on the map in a racing culture long dominated by European drivers and styles. In honor of his recent passing, Velocity presents the world premiere mini-series KING OF THE ROAD: CARROLL SHELBY, debuting Sunday May 20th at 8:00 PM (ET/PT). |
Syfy Announces Summer 2012 Primetime Original Programming by BWW News Desk(May. 15 2:34 PM) - Featuring a record number of primetime original programming hours, Syfy's hot Summer 2012 will be highlighted by the premiere of the new unscripted series School Sprits (from executive producer Mark Burnett), Insane or Inspired? and Paranormal Highway (working title) starring Jack Osbourne. |
ABC to Develop HULK TV Series for 2013 by BWW News Desk(May. 15 2:27 PM) - In a conference call with the press today, ABC president Paul Lee confirmed reports that a HULK television series is currently in development at the network. The adaptation of the Marvel comic superhero is scheduled to appear on ABC's 2013 schedule. |
Oxygen to Give Sneak Peek of GLEE PROJECT Season 2 Contestants, 5/19 by BWW News Desk(May. 15 2:12 PM) - Gleeks rejoice! Oxygen today revealed that the broadcast premiere of THE GLEE PROJECT season two's "Edge of Glory" music video, a song made famous by Lady Gaga, will air during the network's fourth "Glee" marathon on Saturday, May 19 from 12PM-12AM ET/PT. |
Denise Richards to Star in Lifetime's BLUE LAGOON: THE AWAKENING, 6/16 by BWW News Desk(May. 15 2:03 PM) - Lifetime premieres the Original Movie BLUE LAGOON: THE AWAKENING, starring Denise Richards and up-and-coming actors, Brenton Thwaites (Home and Away) and Indiana Evans (Home and Away) in the provocative story of teens who fall in love while marooned on a tropical island, Saturday, June 16 at 8:00pm ET/PT. |