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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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J.J. Abrams Reveals He Met With George Lucas Prior to Writing STAR WARS: THE RISE OF Photo J.J. Abrams Reveals He Met With George Lucas Prior to Writing STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
by Stephi Wild - April 13, 2019

According to ComingSoon.net, J.J. Abrams recently revealed in an interview with IGN at Star Wars Celebration Event in Chicago, that he met with Star Wars creator George Lucas prior to writing the script for the upcoming installment of the franchise....


DATELINE NBC Announces First Original Podcast Series Photo DATELINE NBC Announces First Original Podcast Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019

Dateline NBC expands the franchise onto a new platform with its first-ever original podcast series, 13 Alibis, marking the beginning of the newsmagazine's major push into podcasts. The seven-episode podcast, which is now available for download and streaming, features Dateline producer Dan Slepian as...


HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN to Fly Into Jacoby Symphony Hall October 201 Photo HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN to Fly Into Jacoby Symphony Hall October 2019
by Alan Henry - May 31, 2019

The Hogwarts Express will be making a stop at Jacoby Symphony Hall Oct. 12-13 as the Jacksonville Symphony presents Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert....


TBS Orders Comedy Game Show MISERY INDEX Photo TBS Orders Comedy Game Show MISERY INDEX
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2018

Turner's TBS has ordered the comedy game show Misery Index, a new unscripted series inspired by the outrageously entertaining card game Sh*t Happens. Critically acclaimed and in demand comedy troupe The Tenderloins - Brian 'Q' Quinn, James 'Murr' Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano - creators and star...


AMC Greenlights Third THE WALKING DEAD Spinoff Photo AMC Greenlights Third THE WALKING DEAD Spinoff
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2019

AMC today announced that it has greenlit the third series in the expanding universe of The Walking Dead, an original drama co-created by Scott M. Gimple, chief content officer of The Walking Dead universe, and Matt Negrete, who has been a writer and producer on The Walking Dead for the past five sea...


Animated TRANSFORMERS Origin Story Coming to Netflix Photo Animated TRANSFORMERS Origin Story Coming to Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 15, 2019

Netflix, Hasbro and Rooster Teeth have teamed up to bring “Transformers: War for Cybertron” to Netflix in 2020, according to Variety. The animated series will tell the origin story of the Transformers universe....


U.S. Adaptation of Japanese Superhero ULTRAMAN in the Works Photo U.S. Adaptation of Japanese Superhero ULTRAMAN in the Works
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 11, 2018

U.S. transmedia producer Starlight Runner Entertainment is set to reboot Japanese superhero Ultraman, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Tokyo-based Tsuburaya Productions has tapped Starlight Runner to build out the Ultraman mythology for the digital age outside of Japan, to include a possible liv...


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....


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!...


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.  ...


FINAL FANTASY XIV Being Developed For Live-Action Series Photo FINAL FANTASY XIV Being Developed For Live-Action Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 27, 2019

Sony Pictures Television and Hivemind, the production company behind Amazon's THE EXPANSE and Netflix's upcoming adaptation of THE WITCHER, announced today a new partnership with global video game powerhouse SQUARE ENIX to develop a first-of-its-kind, live-action adaptation of a beloved chapter from...


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...


ADHD Comes to The Drama Factory Photo ADHD Comes to The Drama Factory
by Stephi Wild - June 02, 2019

Join Aaron Mcilroy as he embarks on a wild and whacky journey into the fantastical world of learning disorders. This one-man comedy riot takes on the 'problems' of ADHD and other 'gifts'. Get a bird's eye view into the chaotic and beautiful mind of Mcilroy who has lived with this gift for half a cen...


Box Office Report: TOY STORY 4 Wins the Weekend with $118 Million Photo Box Office Report: TOY STORY 4 Wins the Weekend with $118 Million
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 24, 2019

Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 4 won the weekend box office with an estimated $118 million. The film fell short of the studio's $140+ million expectations. The film's performance is, however, the best of the franchise, beating Toy Story 3's $110.3 million  opening in 2010....


Showtime Documentary Films Announces Comedy Store Docu-Series Photo Showtime Documentary Films Announces Comedy Store Docu-Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 22, 2019

Showtime Documentary Films today announced a four-part documentary series that will chronicle the history of the iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, directed and executive produced by Mike Binder (Black or White) and executive produced by Oscar®nominee and Emmy® winner Mike Tollin (THE FRANCHISE). Th...


Which Wich Opens First Connecticut Location in New Haven Photo Which Wich Opens First Connecticut Location in New Haven
by Marina Kennedy - January 15, 2019

The first Which Wich in the state of Connecticut is now open at 200 College Street, Space C07A, right across from Yale University's campus in New Haven. The restaurant officially opened on Monday, January 14, and is owned by wife-and-husband franchisees Vidhi Patel and Dr. Chintan Patel. The New Hav...


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....


Nickelodeon to Develop New Animated GARFIELD Series Photo Nickelodeon to Develop New Animated GARFIELD Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 06, 2019

Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B), through one of its subsidiaries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paws, Inc., the entity holding global intellectual property rights to the Garfield and the U.S. Acres franchises–including corresponding rights related to content, consumer products,...


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....


Legendary to Produce Live-Action MY HERO ACADEMIA Film Photo Legendary to Produce Live-Action MY HERO ACADEMIA Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 24, 2018

A live-action feature film version of the Shueisha's Japanese manga franchise “My Hero Academia” is in the works at Legendary, according to Variety....


Sean Spicer's DANCING WITH THE STARS Salary Hits Six Figures Photo Sean Spicer's DANCING WITH THE STARS Salary Hits Six Figures
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 21, 2019

Variety reports that former Trump White House press secretary Sean Spicer will make at least $125,000 for his work on the upcoming season of 'Dancing with the Stars.' ...


Naomie Harris Joins VENOM 2 as Shriek Photo Naomie Harris Joins VENOM 2 as Shriek
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 18, 2019

According to Variety, Oscar nominee Naomie Harris is in talks to join 'Venom 2' opposite Tom Hardy. She will play notorious Spider-Man villain Shriek....


VIDEO: Watch a Preview for Season Two LEGACIES Photo VIDEO: Watch a Preview for Season Two LEGACIES
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 16, 2019

The CW has shared a preview for the second season of Legacies, premiering on Thursday, October 10....


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. ...


EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: SPONTANEOUS POTTER, Gilded Balloon, Rose Theatre Photo EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: SPONTANEOUS POTTER, Gilded Balloon, Rose Theatre
by Christiana Rose - August 04, 2019

Spontaneous Potter is a playful, inventive piece, joyfully tapping into a generation of Potterhead's love of the franchise...






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