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[01/12/16 - 02:19 PM] Production Begins on Freeform's New Scripted Comedy "Nicki" Whoopi Goldberg and J.B. Smoove will guest star in the first episode. |
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[via press release from Freeform] |
PRODUCTION BEGINS ON NEW SCRIPTED COMEDY "NICKI"
FOR FREEFORM (THE NEW NAME FOR ABC FAMILY)
Nicki Minaj to Executive Produce and Appear in Show
Burbank, CA (January 12, 2016) - Production began this week for the scripted comedy "Nicki" from executive producer Nicki Minaj. Directed by Tim Story ("Ride Along," "Think Like a Man") and shot in Queens, New York, "Nicki" stars Ariana Neal ("Get Hard," "Fruitvale Station"), Selita Ebanks ("Real Husbands of Hollywood"), Wesley Jonathan ("The Soul Man") and McCarrie McCausland ("Army Wives," "The Originals"). Whoopi Goldberg and J.B. Smoove will guest star in the first episode.
The single-camera comedy is inspired by the story of Minaj and her family's immigration from Trinidad in the 1990s, her growing up in Queens, New York, with her vibrant family, and the personal and musical evolution that lead to her eventual rise to stardom. In October, ABC Family announced a series commitment for the half-hour comedy.
Kate Angelo ("Sex Tape," "Will and Grace," "Bernie Mac") penned the pilot and will write and executive-produce the series. Minaj, Aaron Kaplan ("Life in Pieces," "Kevin From Work"), Stella Bulochnikov and Brian Sher ("Boss"), and Gee Roberson will also serve as executive producers.
Part of the Disney/ABC Television Group, Freeform (the new name for ABC Family) is distributed in 94 million homes. The network connects to audiences and goes beyond entertainment with bold original programming and immersive social engagement. The network delivers a unique mix of quality original and acquired series, plus fan favorite movies and the holiday events "13 Nights of Halloween" and "25 Days of Christmas". The Freeform app is a service which allows viewers with participating TV subscription services access to 24/7 live viewing of the network, as well as continued on-demand access via a wide array of devices.
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[11/21/24 - 11:00 AM] HBO Renews Original Late-Night Comedy Series "It's Florida, Man." for a Second Season The season one finale debuts Friday, November 22 and the first season is available to stream on Max.
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[11/21/24 - 10:32 AM] Taylor Sheridan's "Landman" Explodes with Over 5M Global Viewers Across Paramount+ and Linear Preview The series also secured the #1 spot for a U.S. premiere in Paramount+ history within its first three days.
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[11/21/24 - 10:31 AM] Video: "Ronny Chieng: Love to Hate It" - Sneak Peek - Netflix Filmed over a five-night sold-out run in Honolulu at the historic Hawai'i Theatre, this extremely personal special hilariously unpacks the indignities of the IVF process, the pitfalls of being a man on the internet, American politics and the place of the older generation in today's world.
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[11/21/24 - 10:04 AM] "CMA Country Christmas" Returns Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 8/7c an ABC and Next Day on Hulu and Disney+ Filmed in Nashville in front of a live audience, the festive special showcases one-of-a-kind musical performances of Christmas classics from Country Music's biggest stars.
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[11/21/24 - 10:01 AM] Netflix Brings "Squid Game" to Los Angeles with Immersive Fan Event & US Premiere Set for December 12th, 2024 The interactive event, which will give fans a chance to compete for their seat at an exclusive advance screening, will feature director Hwang Dong-hyuk, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, and more cast members from Season 2.
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[11/21/24 - 10:00 AM] HBO Documentary Films' "Nature of the Crime" Debuts December 10 Over a period of four years, filmmakers Ricki Stern and Jesse Sweet follow Todd Scott and Chad Campbell: two men involved in violent crimes as teenagers who have since served more than 30 years of their sentences and have each been eligible for parole for more than a decade.
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[11/21/24 - 09:39 AM] TLC's "7 Little Johnstons" Returns for a New Season January 7th at 9/8c The Johnstons are back! Liz and Brice's baby girl, Leighton, has arrived home safely from the hospital, and the lively Johnston family quickly realizes that life gets even more interesting with a newborn in the mix.
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[11/21/24 - 09:30 AM] Video: Starz Announces January 17 Premiere Date and Releases Trailer and Key Art for Steamy Seductive Thriller "The Couple Next Door" The series, starring Sam Heughan, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica De Gouw and Alfred Enoch will be available to stream weekly on Fridays on the Starz app, all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.
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[11/21/24 - 09:08 AM] Food Network's After-Hours Culinary Poker Game "Wildcard Kitchen" Raises the Stakes with Brand-New Season of All-Star Battles In the season premiere on Tuesday, January 7, Vegas big spenders Jet Tila and siblings Michael and Bryan Voltaggio up the ante by bringing double the cash to the table, while serving up delectable dishes and lots of trash talk to determine who will be crowned king of the high-stakes kitchen.
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[11/21/24 - 09:01 AM] Video: "The Dragon Prince" Season 7 Trailer - Netflix After School The epic saga concludes on December 19, only on Netflix.
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[11/21/24 - 08:38 AM] Video: WE tv Reveals Sneak Peek of "Toya & Reginae" Returning This January The stakes are higher and the drama deeper for Toya Johnson Rushing and daughter, Reginae Carter, this season as the duo continue to juggle life, love, family, and their ever-growing careers in the spotlight... from different coasts.
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[11/21/24 - 08:35 AM] Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer for Twisted Romantic Comedy Series "Laid" A woman finds out her former lovers are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward.
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[11/21/24 - 08:03 AM] FOX Entertainment and Hulu Announce New Multi-Year Content Partnership Deal Today's announcement renews the major program output deal between the two companies, as well as an agreement that allows Hulu to stream out-of-season episodes of key FOX unscripted programs.
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[11/21/24 - 08:01 AM] Max Original Drama Series "The Pitt" Debuts This January The series is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today's America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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[11/21/24 - 08:01 AM] Video: "Black Doves" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix When a spy posing as a politician's wife learns her lover has been murdered, an old assassin friend joins her on a quest for truth - and vengeance.
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