Los Angeles – Twentieth Century Fox has announced that it will release SON OF GOD in theatres across the U.S. on February 28, 2014. This major motion picture event - an experience created to be shared among families and communities across the U.S. - brings the story of Jesus’ life to audiences through compelling cinematic storytelling. Inspired by the success of The Bible series, SON OF GOD features never-before-seen footage, a theatrical edit … [Read more...] about “SON OF GOD” to debut in U.S. theatres in February 2014
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AMC to develop companion series to “The Walking Dead”
New York — AMC has announced that the network is in the initial stages of developing a companion series to its original drama series The Walking Dead, which premiered on AMC in October 2010. The Walking Dead is currently the No. 1 show on television among adults 18-49. Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd and David Alpert will serve as executive producers, with AMC Studios set to produce. “Building on the success of the most popular show on television for adults … [Read more...] about AMC to develop companion series to “The Walking Dead”
A+E Networks announces 2013/2014 upfront slate
Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO of A+E Networks, has announced the its 2013/2014 upfront slate on May 8 for three of its networks – A&E, HISTORY and Lifetime. The network has picked up a new unscripted reality series, Modern Dads – a new take on Stay at Home Dads, set to debut on A&E. The network has also announced that HISTORY’s The Bible and Vikings were the number one mini and new cable series respectively, with production of season two for Vikings already underway. … [Read more...] about A+E Networks announces 2013/2014 upfront slate
Mark Burnett’s and Roma Downey’s “The Bible” is number one on iTunes and Twitter
Los Angeles – The Bible, which has been viewed by close to 80 million people, took over the number one spot on iTunes for top TV show downloads and continues to draw audiences from across all platforms including books as well as DVDs. The series is currently ranked number two on the list of 100 on Amazon's Best Sellers list in Movies and TV. Burnett and Downey's novelisation of The Bible television miniseries, The Bible: A Story of God and All of Us, which debuted March 3 on HISTORY … [Read more...] about Mark Burnett’s and Roma Downey’s “The Bible” is number one on iTunes and Twitter
Dirk Hoogstra promoted to EVP of Development and Programming for HISTORY and H2
New York – Dirk Hoogstra has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Development and Programming, for HISTORY® and H2™. He has served as Senior Vice President, Development and Programming for HISTORY since 2010. “Dirk is one of the fastest rising stars in the business,” said Nancy Dubuc, President Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks, to whom he will continue to report. “Creative and entrepreneurial, he has built one of the best programming teams in … [Read more...] about Dirk Hoogstra promoted to EVP of Development and Programming for HISTORY and H2
