When the longtime piano player of Mary’s Place, a gay NYC piano bar, unexpectedly dies on the job, four diverse twentysomething regulars, who are also Broadway wannabes, are tasked to find his replacement and do so in the most unlikely of people – a straight and struggling rock-and-roll musician whose gay father schooled him in… Continue reading TV PILOT 1st Scene Screenplay: Mary’s Place, by David Bruinooge
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TV PILOT Best Scene Screenplay: KARA, by Nathan Allen
Kara Yunjoo Liebowitz is your average Jewish Korean-adoptee in Texas – effervescent, insecure, ravaged by adolescence, obsessed with Ezra Miller, and ashamed of the Korean heritage that sets her apart from her Jewish community. Kara finds her way to self-love and acceptance on the road to her Bat Mitzvah, accompanied by the memories of her… Continue reading TV PILOT Best Scene Screenplay: KARA, by Nathan Allen
Elisabeth Moss to Star as Infamous Killer Candy Montgomery in Miniseries — TVLine
Elisabeth Moss is about to make a killing: The Emmy winner will star as infamous Texas killer Candy Montgomery in an upcoming limited series, TVLine has learned. 30 more words via Elisabeth Moss to Star as Infamous Killer Candy Montgomery in Miniseries — TVLine
Oscar-Winning Hair Love Short Film Gets Sequel Series at HBO Max — TVLine
HBO Max has ordered a 2D-animated TV series based on the characters introduced in 2019’s Hair Love, the Academy Award-winning short film. Written and directed by Oscar winner Matthew A. 28 more words via Oscar-Winning Hair Love Short Film Gets Sequel Series at HBO Max — TVLine
Peter Lenkov Fired at CBS; MacGyver, Magnum P.I. and Former H50 Boss Accused of Workplace Misconduct — TVLine
CBS has fired prolific producer Peter M. Lenkov, whose current shows include MacGyver and Magnum P.I., following an investigation into claims that the showrunner created a toxic work environment, according to THR. 28 more words via Peter Lenkov Fired at CBS; MacGyver, Magnum P.I. and Former H50 Boss Accused of Workplace Misconduct — TVLine
Dukes of Hazzard Stars Defend Series, General Lee Amid Confederate Flag Controversy: ‘The Car Is Innocent’ — TVLine
Symbols of the Confederacy are coming down across America — but not on The Dukes of Hazzard. The stars of the ’80s hit are speaking out in defense of their show and its iconic car the General Lee, which famously had a Confederate flag emblazoned on its roof, as Black Lives Matter activists call for… via… Continue reading Dukes of Hazzard Stars Defend Series, General Lee Amid Confederate Flag Controversy: ‘The Car Is Innocent’ — TVLine
The Bachelor Spinoff for Older Adults: Is It Still Happening? How Will It Differ? — TVLine
Completing new seasons of The Bachelorette (which got interrupted by the pandemic) and then The Bachelor, once safe to do so, is the priority for ABC’s “Bachelor Nation.” But a spinoff featuring older adults, age 65 and up, is still alive and kicking at the network. 12 more words via The Bachelor Spinoff for Older Adults:… Continue reading The Bachelor Spinoff for Older Adults: Is It Still Happening? How Will It Differ? — TVLine
Black Wonder Years, From Lee Daniels, Eyed at ABC; Fred Savage to Direct — TVLine
Cue up a little Joe Cocker before reading this news: A reboot of The Wonder Years, centered on a Black family, is in the works at ABC, TVLine has learned. 27 more words via Black Wonder Years, From Lee Daniels, Eyed at ABC; Fred Savage to Direct — TVLine
Shepard Smith to Anchor CNBC Show Following Fox News Departure — TVLine
Nearly nine months after departing Fox News, broadcast journalist Shepard Smith has landed at CNBC, where he will anchor a new evening news program. Titled The News with Shepard Smith, the hourlong program will air Monday through Friday at 7/6c beginning this fall, covering the most significant news stories of the day. Smith will also… via… Continue reading Shepard Smith to Anchor CNBC Show Following Fox News Departure — TVLine
Batwoman Taps Javicia Leslie to Replace Ruby Rose in Title Role — TVLine
Call it divine intervention: God Friended Me actress Javicia Leslie will star as The CW’s new Batwoman following the shocking departure of Ruby Rose. In a statement, Leslie — who will make her debut in the show’s Season 2 premiere, slated to air in January 2021 — said, “I am extremely proud to be the… via… Continue reading Batwoman Taps Javicia Leslie to Replace Ruby Rose in Title Role — TVLine