Tyler Perry is getting real. The entertainment mogul’s Tyler Perry Studios has partnered with Asylum Entertainment Group in a joint venture to create and produce unscripted content. As part of the news, Antoinetta Stallings has been named vice president of unscripted programming for Tyler Perry Studios.
Under the new deal, Tyler Perry Studios and Asylum will co-develop, co-produce and distribute unscripted programming.
“I’m excited to bring the world of unscripted content to Tyler Perry Studios,” Perry said in a statement. “We’ve never tapped into this area of entertainment before and we’re looking forward to working closely with Asylum to bring unique real world stories to life. I’m also proud to recognize the work that Antoinetta has been doing at the studio and promote her to this position of overseeing this new creative arm at the studio.”
The news comes as Perry continues to expand his...
Under the new deal, Tyler Perry Studios and Asylum will co-develop, co-produce and distribute unscripted programming.
“I’m excited to bring the world of unscripted content to Tyler Perry Studios,” Perry said in a statement. “We’ve never tapped into this area of entertainment before and we’re looking forward to working closely with Asylum to bring unique real world stories to life. I’m also proud to recognize the work that Antoinetta has been doing at the studio and promote her to this position of overseeing this new creative arm at the studio.”
The news comes as Perry continues to expand his...
- 5/1/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Tyler Perry Studios and non-scripted production company Asylum Entertainment Group have launched a joint venture to develop and produce unscripted series for the world market.
As part of their creative partnership, Antoinetta Stallings has been named vp of unscripted programming for the Madea filmmaker’s Atlanta-based studio, and will work alongside Asylum to produce unscripted formats. Stallings’s credits include 106 & Park, Rising Icons, Black Girls Rock, Grand Designs, Down South Dance and Fox’s dating game show Take Me Out.
In 2023, Stallings earned an Emmy nomination for her work on the PBS documentary The Price of Silence. The joint venture with Asylum marks the first foray by a prolific Perry — who has separate creative deals with Netflix and Amazon MGM Studios — into unscripted programming.
“I’m excited to bring the world of unscripted content to Tyler Perry Studios. We’ve never tapped into this area of entertainment before...
As part of their creative partnership, Antoinetta Stallings has been named vp of unscripted programming for the Madea filmmaker’s Atlanta-based studio, and will work alongside Asylum to produce unscripted formats. Stallings’s credits include 106 & Park, Rising Icons, Black Girls Rock, Grand Designs, Down South Dance and Fox’s dating game show Take Me Out.
In 2023, Stallings earned an Emmy nomination for her work on the PBS documentary The Price of Silence. The joint venture with Asylum marks the first foray by a prolific Perry — who has separate creative deals with Netflix and Amazon MGM Studios — into unscripted programming.
“I’m excited to bring the world of unscripted content to Tyler Perry Studios. We’ve never tapped into this area of entertainment before...
- 5/1/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gayle King, co-host of “CBS Mornings” and editor-at-large of Oprah Daily, received the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism from Arizona State University on Tuesday at a ceremony in Phoenix.
Since 1984, the honor has been reserved for accomplished journalists who have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills. The award is named after the late Walter Cronkite, who anchored CBS Evening News for nearly two decades. Previous recipients include Al Roker, Anderson Cooper, Bob Woodward and more.
“Gayle King’s career and accomplishments are remarkable, and her professionalism embodies everything that Walter Cronkite valued in journalism,” said Battinto L. Batts Jr, dean of Asu’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. “Her approach to covering important events and interviewing politicians, leaders and celebrities is unparalleled. It’s an honor to present Gayle with this prestigious award.”
The three-time Emmy winner’s work has led her to cover pivotal moments in national history,...
Since 1984, the honor has been reserved for accomplished journalists who have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills. The award is named after the late Walter Cronkite, who anchored CBS Evening News for nearly two decades. Previous recipients include Al Roker, Anderson Cooper, Bob Woodward and more.
“Gayle King’s career and accomplishments are remarkable, and her professionalism embodies everything that Walter Cronkite valued in journalism,” said Battinto L. Batts Jr, dean of Asu’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. “Her approach to covering important events and interviewing politicians, leaders and celebrities is unparalleled. It’s an honor to present Gayle with this prestigious award.”
The three-time Emmy winner’s work has led her to cover pivotal moments in national history,...
- 2/22/2023
- by Katie Reul and Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
Lena Waithe’s Twenties will return for its second season on BET next month with a new after-show hosted by B. Scott.
Set to debut Wednesday, October 13 at 10 p.m. on BET and BET Her, the series brings Jonica T. Gibbs’ Hattie back into the spotlight. Created and written by Waithe, Twenties will continue to follow the aspiring screenwriter and her two best friends, Marie (Christina Elmore) and Nia (Gabrielle Graham) as they lean on each other for guidance as they navigate their twenties and test the limits of diversity, love and inclusion.
Following the Season 2 debut, BET will premiere Twenties After-show with B. Scott. The half-hour series will touch on Twenties‘ key themes and see Scott provide commentary into some of the characters’ latest experiences and speak with the show’s cast and with guests. Twenties After-show with B. Scott, will mark the titular television personality’s return to BET.
Set to debut Wednesday, October 13 at 10 p.m. on BET and BET Her, the series brings Jonica T. Gibbs’ Hattie back into the spotlight. Created and written by Waithe, Twenties will continue to follow the aspiring screenwriter and her two best friends, Marie (Christina Elmore) and Nia (Gabrielle Graham) as they lean on each other for guidance as they navigate their twenties and test the limits of diversity, love and inclusion.
Following the Season 2 debut, BET will premiere Twenties After-show with B. Scott. The half-hour series will touch on Twenties‘ key themes and see Scott provide commentary into some of the characters’ latest experiences and speak with the show’s cast and with guests. Twenties After-show with B. Scott, will mark the titular television personality’s return to BET.
- 9/16/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Rapper-actor Shad “Bow Wow” Moss has signed with Buchwald for representation.
The “You Can Get It All” singer most recently appeared on The Masked Singer, where he was discovered as The Frog in the season 3 finals. He will reappear as Twinkie in the upcoming Fast & Furious 9, which will now premiere this summer on June 25. Moss currently serves as executive producer on We TV’s Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta, now in its fourth season.
His television credits include roles on HBO’S Entourage, CSI: Cyber, The Secret Live of the American Teenager and Smallville. He also hosted BET’s 106 & Park from 2013 to 2014.
Beyond the screen, Moss has a multi-year podcast with Fox as the host of The Masked Singer Podcast. The rapper was on his now-postponed Millennium tour when the pandemic hit.
Moss continues to be repped by Manager Andy at Trinity Factory who brings...
The “You Can Get It All” singer most recently appeared on The Masked Singer, where he was discovered as The Frog in the season 3 finals. He will reappear as Twinkie in the upcoming Fast & Furious 9, which will now premiere this summer on June 25. Moss currently serves as executive producer on We TV’s Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta, now in its fourth season.
His television credits include roles on HBO’S Entourage, CSI: Cyber, The Secret Live of the American Teenager and Smallville. He also hosted BET’s 106 & Park from 2013 to 2014.
Beyond the screen, Moss has a multi-year podcast with Fox as the host of The Masked Singer Podcast. The rapper was on his now-postponed Millennium tour when the pandemic hit.
Moss continues to be repped by Manager Andy at Trinity Factory who brings...
- 3/12/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix debuted a trailer for “The Queen’s Gambit” and announced new cast members for the third season of “Sex Education.”
Casting
Jemima Kirke, Jason Isaacs and Sudanese American artist Dua Saleh will join the cast of Netflix’s “Sex Education” in Season 3. Kirke will play former Moordale High School student and new headmaster Hope, who plans to return the school to its former glory. Isaacs’ character, Peter Groff, is Mr. Groff’s (Alistair Petrie) more successful and prideful older brother, with whom Mr. Groff is staying following his separation from his wife. Saleh, a gender nonconforming songwriter, joins the series with their acting debut, playing Cal, a nonbinary student who clashes with Hope and her vision for the school. Production on the show began in Wales earlier in September, with eight new episodes premiering on Netflix in 2021.
Kiefer Sutherland and Joey King will star in “The Creepshow Halloween Special,...
Casting
Jemima Kirke, Jason Isaacs and Sudanese American artist Dua Saleh will join the cast of Netflix’s “Sex Education” in Season 3. Kirke will play former Moordale High School student and new headmaster Hope, who plans to return the school to its former glory. Isaacs’ character, Peter Groff, is Mr. Groff’s (Alistair Petrie) more successful and prideful older brother, with whom Mr. Groff is staying following his separation from his wife. Saleh, a gender nonconforming songwriter, joins the series with their acting debut, playing Cal, a nonbinary student who clashes with Hope and her vision for the school. Production on the show began in Wales earlier in September, with eight new episodes premiering on Netflix in 2021.
Kiefer Sutherland and Joey King will star in “The Creepshow Halloween Special,...
- 9/24/2020
- by Natalie Oganesyan, Eli Countryman and Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
She’s a Canadian singer and songwriter who has been working her game since she was a teenager. Keshia Chante was only a teenager when she released her first hit, and she hasn’t stopped since. In addition to her singing, she’s also well-known as an actor, television personality, and a dancer. She’s the co-host of BET’s 106 & Park since 2013, and she has a huge fanbase who love her and adore her. She’s someone everyone wants to get to know more about, and we thought we’d bring you all the most important things. 1. She’s an 80s Girl Keshia Chante
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Keshia Chante...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Keshia Chante...
- 8/14/2020
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
Only three of the six contestants in Group B of “The Masked Singer” remained in the competition after the March 4 episode. The quartet who faced off in this installment, which Fox dubbed the Championship, were costumed as the Banana, Frog, Kitty and Taco.
Of these four celebrities, the one who is the best all-around performer is the Frog. In his first appearance that aired on February 19, he impressed both the studio audience and four judges with his cover of “U Can’t Touch This” by Mc Hammer. He returned last week with another great performance with his version of “In da Club” by 50 Cent.
We’ve watched both those performances over and over as well as the clues videos to try and figure out which famous face is hidden behind the Frog mask. Keep reading for all “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the real name of the Frog.
See ‘The Masked Singer...
Of these four celebrities, the one who is the best all-around performer is the Frog. In his first appearance that aired on February 19, he impressed both the studio audience and four judges with his cover of “U Can’t Touch This” by Mc Hammer. He returned last week with another great performance with his version of “In da Club” by 50 Cent.
We’ve watched both those performances over and over as well as the clues videos to try and figure out which famous face is hidden behind the Frog mask. Keep reading for all “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the real name of the Frog.
See ‘The Masked Singer...
- 3/4/2020
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
BET is developing a slate of original series for the first time in the 25-year history of the cable channel. The Viacom-owned network once known as Black Entertainment Television is ramping up to introduce a new primetime series each quarter beginning this month. Upcoming projects include a hip-hop-flavored version of The Apprentice with mogul-in-the-making Damon Dash in the Donald Trump role. Development also is under way to create a companion for BET's afternoon powerhouse 106th & Park series and a weekday late-night talk show. But the new infusion of originals might create some casualties as well, with BET considering canceling its 11 p.m. newscast BET Nightly News. The network has been criticized in recent years for curtailing its news programming. Overseeing the expansion is Stephen Hill, who has been promoted to executive vp entertainment and music programming, and Robyn Lattaker-Johnson, vp programming development since coming over from a similar post at Sci Fi Channel two months ago. "We realized if we're going to make our mark, it's in original programming," Hill said. "We know it's ambitious, but it's a long time coming."...
BET is developing a slate of original series for the first time in the 25-year history of the cable channel. The Viacom-owned network once known as Black Entertainment Television is ramping up to introduce a new primetime series each quarter beginning this month. Upcoming projects include a hip-hop-flavored version of The Apprentice with mogul-in-the-making Damon Dash in the Donald Trump role. Development also is under way to create a companion for BET's afternoon powerhouse 106th & Park series and a weekday late-night talk show. But the new infusion of originals might create some casualties as well, with BET considering canceling its 11 p.m. newscast BET Nightly News. The network has been criticized in recent years for curtailing its news programming. Overseeing the expansion is Stephen Hill, who has been promoted to executive vp entertainment and music programming, and Robyn Lattaker-Johnson, vp programming development since coming over from a similar post at Sci Fi Channel two months ago. "We realized if we're going to make our mark, it's in original programming," Hill said. "We know it's ambitious, but it's a long time coming."...
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