Amazon Studios loads up more originals, renews Red Oaks, Hand of God
Amazon Studios has picked up three kids shows and five series from its fall pilot season, as well as renewed Red Oaks, Hand of God, and Tumble Leaf.
A Serial TV series based on the podcast is coming
Fox 21 is developing a TV series based on the podcast Serial with Chris Miller and Phil Lord, who wrote and directed The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street.
Five young Muslim Americans to take on Islamophobia on CBS Evening News
CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley will lead a round-table discussion with five Muslim American millennials as CBS News explores being Muslim in America.
NBC’s new dramedy starring Rob Lowe, You, Me and the Apocalypse, set for January premiere
NBC has set a January 28 premiere date for You, Me and the Apocalypse. The series stars Rob Lowe, Megan Mullally, and Jenna Fischer.
Sean Penn to take on first major TV role with HBO miniseries American Lion
Sean Penn is set to star as American president Andrew Jackson in American Lion, an upcoming HBO miniseries from Lionsgate Television.
Watch Stephen Colbert try to steal role of Han Solo from Harrison Ford
A new Late Show with Stephen Colbert skit shows the host and director J.J. Abrams tricking Harrison Ford into returning as Han Solo.
Disney's imperialistic theater takeover has Tarantino in fits on Stern
Quentin Tarantino's Hateful Eight may not get a run at Los Angeles' Cinerama Dome after all. The director says Disney pressured the venue for its slot.
Creed’s Michael B. Jordan aims to create his own role by co-writing comic book series
Actor Michael B. Jordan and writer Nathan Edmonson are joining forces to write North, an action spy comic book series that may later be adapted for film.
Serial seasons 2 and 3 are on the way, podcast returns Fall 2015
Serial is currently working on the podcast's second and third seasons. Season 2 will air in Fall 2015, with Season 3 making its debut in the spring of 2016.
Amazon Studios turns to rock legends The Grateful Dead for new bio series
Amazon Studios is catering to Deadheads with a bio series currently in the works. The series will focus on the iconic rock band The Grateful Dead.
Marriott’s Gaylord Hotels brand now lets you stream Netflix, Hulu from in-room TVs
Marriott Hotels has rolled out a special version of the Netflix app, making the hotel brand the first authorized to offer the service to guests on TVs.
New Star Wars could disintegrate Jurassic World with $220 million opening
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is set to have an enormous opening weekend, potentially topping Jurassic World's records, according to analysts.
Facebook’s Star Wars lightsaber profile lets you show your love of The Force
Facebook has made it easy for Star Wars fans to create a temporary profile picture featuring a lightsaber, in honor of The Force Awakens.
Showtime to debut aptly-named election docuseries The Circus
Showtime has announced that it will premiere a political documentary series called The Circus in January, which will follow the 2016 presidential election.
More comedy coming: MTV greenlights 3 new series, with one to star Nicole Byer
MTV's scripted comedy lineup is growing. The network has ordered three upcoming series whose pilots were greenlighted this fall.
NBC taps Lost alum to write Xena: Warrior Princess reboot
Screenwriter and producer Javier Grillo-Marxuach has signed on to write and executive produce NBC's Xena: Warrior Princess reboot.
Condensed, they are: All six Star Wars films squeezed into a three-minute video
Star Wars fans looking for a refresher can now watch a YouTube video that recaps the basics of the entire series so far in just three minutes.
Google Play Movies iOS app now features AirPlay support
Google Play Movies & TV has added Airplay support, allowing users to stream their content from their phones to an HDTV with compatible Apple TVs.
The VR future expands as Netflix and Hulu announce new virtual reality apps
Netflix and Hulu are using virtual reality to change the streaming experience. Both streaming services are launching VR apps in the Oculus store.
Landmark is working on a virtual reality World’s Fair
Landmark Entertainment Group will launch the Virtual World's Fair, a VR experience, in 2017 with Pavilion of Me.
Apple goes back to the U2 well with a new VR music video
U2 and Apple Music have teamed up to create a new music video meant to be viewed in virtual reality through the Vrse app and on The Experience Bus.
Marriott Hotels is testing a new virtual reality room service program for guests
Marriott Hotels has begun a two-week trial period of a new in-room virtual reality service for guests at the New York and London properties.
Why type when you can use voice search? MindMeld launches new platform
MindMeld has launched a new platform that companies can use to add voice features to their apps, websites, and devices.
HBO’s The Leftovers gets farewell with season 3 renewal
HBO's The Leftovers is ending, but fans will get to say goodbye to the series.
Women directed less than 7 percent of movies in 2013 and 2014
The Directors Guild of America released new findings about diversity in filmmaking. The DGA report found a lack of female and minority directors.
Piper detects when no one’s home and lets you arm the alarm remotely
Piper has teamed up with Life360 to add a new home security feature called smart arming, which allows to arm their alarm system from their mobile device.
Netflix nabs most 2016 SAG Awards nominations with a total of 10
Netflix proved to be the SAG Awards darling when nominations were announced on Wednesday. The streaming service pulled in 10 nominations.
New star-studded video against gun violence features Amy Schumer, Kevin Bacon, and more
Everytown for Gun Safety has released a star-studded new video against gun violence. Among the celebrities featured are Amy Schumer, Kevin Bacon, and more.
Netflix exec says Narcos may have more viewers than Game of Thrones
Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos recently shared that the streaming service believes that Narcos would top Game of Thrones in terms of TV ratings.