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Network: Own.

Episodes: 18 (hour).

Seasons: Ongoing.

TV show dates: June 18, 2019 — December 17, 2019.

Series status: Cancelled.

Performers include: Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page.

TV show description:

From Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, the Ambitions TV show is a primetime soap opera. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl.

The series centers on former college best friends Stephanie Lancaster (Givens) and Amara Hughes (Atkins), who are now high-powered attorneys at odds in both the personal and professional arenas of their lives. Read...

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Have Stephanie and Amara's ambitions served them well thus far? Is the Ambitions TV show cancelled or renewed for a second season on Own? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Ambitions, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

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An Own primetime soap opera from Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, Ambitions stars Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl. The series centers on former college best friends Stephanie Lancaster (Givens) and Amara Hughes...

The Oprah Winfrey Network: Own has several original scripted series and, while they don't attract as many viewers as broadcast shows, they can develop quite a loyal fanbase. Own's newest entry into the Nielsen ratings race is the Ambitions TV show. Has it been ambitious enough in its casting and production values to score a return? Will Ambitions be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

An Own primetime soap opera from Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, Ambitions stars Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl. The series centers on former college best friends Stephanie Lancaster (Givens) and Amara Hughes (Atkins), who are now high-powered...

What's your verdict on the first season of the Ambitions TV show on Own? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Ambitions is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the Ambitions season one episodes here.

An Own primetime soap opera from Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, Ambitions stars Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl. The series centers on former...

New steamy family saga Ambitions is set to premiere on Tuesday, June 18 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Own, following Tyler Perry's hit drama The Haves and Have Nots (9-10 p.m. Et/Pt). The network also released a trailer for the series today.

Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens and produced by Will Packer Media in association with Lionsgate and Lionsgate-owned distributor Debmar-Mercury, Ambitions stars a dynamic ensemble cast including Robin Givens (Riverdale), Brian White (Scandal), Kendrick Cross (Acrimony), Brely Evans (Being Mary Jane), Erica Page (Ozark) and Essence Atkins (Marlon).

Ambitions explores the sexy, deceitful machinations of love, power and politics in America’s hottest urban mecca, Atlanta, Georgia. The series centers around the intense rivalry between formidable legal eagles Stephanie Lancaster (Robin Givens) and Amara Hughes (Essence Atkins), former best friends from college who find themselves adversaries in both their personal and professional lives. Full...

In today’s TV News Roundup, Amazon sets the release date for upcoming docuseries “Lorena.”

First Looks

Netflix has released the trailer for the fifth of “Grace and Frankie,” which stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as women who became unlikely friends after their husbands left them for each other. In the new season they are dealing with new relationships and trying to get their house back while still navigating their complicated family dynamics. The new season launches Jan. 18.

Variety has obtained an exclusive clip for tonight’s episode of ABC’s “The Kids Are Alright,” featuring guest star Ken Jeong. The show airs Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. on ABC. Watch the full clip below.

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Amazon has announced the premiere of “Lorena,” coming to Amazon Prime Video Feb. 15. The four-part Prime Original documentary series will first debut at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 29. The series is executive produced by Jordan Peele,...

Brian Bosworth (What Men Want), Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi and Kayla Smith are set for recurring roles on Own’s Ambitions, a soapy family drama from producer Will Packer, Lionsgate and Debmar-Mercury. The series starring Robin Givens and Essence Atkins is set to premiere in 2019 on Own.

Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens (The Rich and The Ruthless) from an original idea by Packer, Ambitions is a multigenerational family saga centered around one woman (Atkins) who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city.

Bosworth plays Hunter Purifoy, a savvy, pharmaceutical scion and the leader of Purifoy Pharmaceuticals, who is in the throes of combating a class action suit brought by the powerful Carlisle law firm family. Hunter is...

Stars: Steve Pullen, Isabella Pullen, Peggy Pullen, Charles Pullen, Bronson Pullen, Joseph Pullen, Cheyenne Fridley. Valli Downey, Deena Dill, Del Crawford, Aidan Dunlap, Alexandra Pouloutides | Written and Directed by Steve Pullen

On the run from Child Protective Services, Glenn and his nine-year- old daughter, Sophia, disappear into the swampy Virginia backwoods. In hiding they live off the land in a tattered tent, keeping a safe distance from other homeless outcasts and the gangs of rednecks who occupy the forest. The tragedy that has brought father and daughter to this desperate place has also torn a crater-like hole in their shattered lives, leaving the girl defenceless against nightly hauntings by ghosts who encircle the tent and breathe threats to carry her away. As the hauntings become increasingly violent and terrifying her father is forced to try everything in his power to free his daughter from the grip of this nightly torment.

101 Films have announced they are set to release Steven Pullen’s The Ballerina, an American horror film in the tradition of The Forest and The Awakening that takes the haunted forest sub-genre to terrifying new heights, on DVD and digital download next month.

On the run from Child Protective Services, Glenn and his nine-year- old daughter, Sophia, disappear into the swampy Virginia backwoods. In hiding they live off the land in a tattered tent, keeping a safe distance from other homeless outcasts and the gangs of rednecks who occupy the forest. The tragedy that has brought father and daughter to this desperate place has also torn a crater-like hole in their shattered lives, leaving the girl defenceless against nightly hauntings by ghosts who encircle the tent and breathe threats to carry her away. As the hauntings become increasingly violent and terrifying her father is forced to try everything in his...

101 Films boards horror from director Steve Pullen.

Steve Pullen’s Us horror The Ballerina has been picked up for UK distribution by 101 Films.

Source: 101 Films

The Ballerina

UK outfit Coffee & Cigarettes negotiated the deal on behalf of the producers and also helped market and package the project.

Starring Deena Dill (Scandal), Thomas Mikal Ford (Harlem Nights) and Adella Gautier (Now You See Me), the film follows a man on the run from child protective services with his nine-year-old daughter. Hiding in the swampy backwoods of Virginia, they live off the land and keep their distance from the inhabitants of the nearby forest. At night, the daughter is haunted by ghosts that threaten to take her away – as they become more violent, the father must try everything in his power to free her.

The Ballerina was directed, written and produced by Steve Pullen. Mark Hieronimus and Peggy Pullen were also producers on the project.

101 Films boards horror from director Steve Pullen.

Steve Pullen’s Us horror The Ballerina has been picked up for UK distribution by 101 Films.

Source: 101 Films

The Ballerina

UK outfit Coffee & Cigarettes negotiated the deal on behalf of the producers and also helped market and package the project.

Starring Deena Dill (Scandal), Thomas Mikal Ford (Harlem Nights) and Adella Gautier (Now You See Me), the film follows a man on the run from child protective services with his nine-year-old daughter. Hiding in the swampy backwoods of Virginia, they live off the land and keep their distance from the inhabitants of the nearby forest. At night, the daughter is haunted by ghosts that threaten to take her away – as they become more violent, the father must try everything in his power to free her.

The Ballerina was directed, written and produced by Steve Pullen. Mark Hieronimus and Peggy Pullen were also producers on the project.

The film premiered...

Deena Dill is about to step in front of the camera.

The "Oh Sit!" creator/executive producer just landed an onscreen role on another CW show. She will recur on The CW's midseason alien drama, "Star-Crossed," Zap2it has confirmed.

Dill will play Margaret Montrose, an overly-protective mother to her son, played by Grey Damon. Margaret is a woman who has suffered considerable loss due to the hostility between the Atrians (aliens) and humans.

Dill first appears in episode 3 and will be recurring throughout the season.

Other onscreen roles Dill is known for are her recurring roles on "iCarly" and "Suburgatory."

"Star-Crossed" is The CW's midseason alien invasion drama starring Matt Lanter, Aimee Teegarden, and Damon.

Oh Sit!, The CW’s amped-up, fast-paced version of musical chairs, will return for a second season Monday, April 15, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Et. The Carrie Diaries will conclude its 13-episode first season the previous week, Monday, April 8, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Et. Oh Sit! is a fun, high-stakes, high-octane musical chairs competition, in which 12 thrill-seeking daredevils race head-to-head through five physically demanding, chair-splitting obstacle course-style eliminations as they each compete to claim a chair, all to the sounds of a new live house band. At the end of the hour, only one contestant will be left sitting triumphant to seize the cash prize and the title of Oh Sit! champion. This season, the show will feature new obstacles and bridges, water rounds, mechanical rounds and slick zones. And to get your sitting muscles in shape in time for the premiere, now fans can download the Oh Sit!

In the CW’s first renewal of a freshman reality series in years, the network’s summer entries Oh Sit! and Breaking Pointe will return for second seasons. Neither has been a breakout but they have been steady, with Oh Sit! stronger on TV and the ballet-themed Breaking Pointe doing well digitally. The CW would not specify whether the two series will again be used in the summer or in-season. Musical chair competition Oh Sit! is created/executive produced by Phil Gurin, Richard Joel and Deena Dill. The series is from The Gurin Co. and 405 Prods in association with Warner Horizon Television. Breaking Pointe, set behind the scenes of top ballet company Ballet West in Salt Lake City, is produced by BBC Worldwide Prods. Executive producers are Izzie Pick Ashcroft and Jane Tranter.

The CW Network has ordered new seasons of "Oh Sit!" and "Breaking Pointe." "Oh Sit!" is an extreme spin on musical chairs, where 12 contestants go through physically demeaning obstacle courses in order to fight control of the chair. "Sit!" also features noted musical guests to serenade the competitors. The series was created by executive producers Phil Gurin ("Shark Tank," "Weakest Link"), Richard Joel and Deena Dill.   Meanwhile, "Breaking Pointe" takes a peek into the inner-workings of the ultra-competitive Ballet West, in Salt Lake City, Utah, where dozens of talented dancers compete for the coveted titles of Prima Ballerina and Premier...

Jamie Kennedy will help to host Oh Sit!, the CW’s summer show that’s described as a high-stakes, high-octane musical chairs competition.

Kennedy will join Tanika Ray and Jessi Cruikshank as emcees on the show, which pits 12 contestants in a race through five physically demanding, obstacle course-style eliminations as they each compete to claim a chair. At the end of the hour, only one contestant will be left sitting to seize the cash prize.

Kennedy and Cruikshank will host from the skybox and call the action while Ray will host at track side.

Production on the competition show begins...

The CW announced at TCA today that it has ordered game show Oh Sit! for midseason. The 10-episoe series, created and executive produced by Phil Gurin (The Singing Bee), Richard Joel and Deena Dill, is described as a high-stakes, high-octane musical chairs competition in which 20 daredevils race head to head through five obstacle course-style eliminations as they each compete to claim a chair — to the sounds of a live band. At the end of the hour, only one contestant will be left sitting to win a cash prize. The CW has ordered the series, from Gurin Co and 405 Prods, as part of its effort to boost its original offerings and cut the number of repeats throughout the season.

The CW picked up some choice trophies at the People’s Choice Awards last nights thanks to their devoted fan base. Supernatural won Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show beating out critics’ darlings The Walking Dead, Fringe and True Blood as well as Favorite Network TV Drama and pretty Nina Dobrev of The Vampire Diaries won Favorite TV Drama Actress. While its fantasy series brought the network plenty of Peoples’ Choice love, CW execs looked to compliment their schedule with a new game show titled Oh Sit. Variety reported that executive producers Phil Gurin, Richard Joel and Deena Dill described the Gurin Co. and 405 Productions show as a musical chair contest with 20 people battling an obstacle course filled with Wipe Out-inspired traps in order snag a chair.

The CW picked up some choice trophies at the People’s Choice Awards last nights thanks to their devoted fan base. Supernatural won Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show beating out critics’ darlings The Walking Dead, Fringe and True Blood as well as Favorite Network TV Drama and pretty Nina Dobrev of The Vampire Diaries won Favorite TV Drama Actress. While its fantasy series brought the network plenty of Peoples’ Choice love, CW execs looked to compliment their schedule with a new game show titled Oh Sit. Variety reported that executive producers Phil Gurin, Richard Joel and Deena Dill described the Gurin Co. and 405 Productions show as a musical chair contest with 20 people battling an obstacle course filled with Wipe Out-inspired traps in order snag a chair.

The CW picked up some choice trophies at the People’s Choice Awards last nights thanks to their devoted fan base. Supernatural won Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show beating out critics’ darlings The Walking Dead, Fringe and True Blood as well as Favorite Network TV Drama and pretty Nina Dobrev of The Vampire Diaries won Favorite TV Drama Actress. While its fantasy series brought the network plenty of Peoples’ Choice love, CW execs looked to compliment their schedule with a new game show titled Oh Sit. Variety reported that executive producers Phil Gurin, Richard Joel and Deena Dill described the Gurin Co. and 405 Productions show as a musical chair contest with 20 people battling an obstacle course filled with Wipe Out-inspired traps in order snag a chair.

hollywoodnews.com:The 15th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Film Awards, presented by Starz Entertainment, has unveiled its line-up of finalists for this year’s festival, founder and executive director Carlos de Abreu announced today. The festival’s mandate is to bridge the gap between emerging independent filmmakers and established Hollywood, and includes features, documentaries and shorts.

The Hollywood Film Festival, which takes place October 21-24 at ArcLight Cinemas, will open on Friday, October 21, with the world premiere of “Dorfman,” a romantic comedy about Deb Dorfman who moves to Los Angeles and ends up igniting a renaissance of her own, while profoundly transforming both herself and those around her. The comedy was directed by Brad Leong and stars Sara Rue, Elliott Gould, Sophie Monk, Haaz Sleiman, and Catherine Hicks.

Special Tribute To “Footloose” Director Craig Brewer

In addition, to commemorate the 15th year of the Hff, director Craig Brewer, who...

Children's game Extreme Musical Chairs made into physically demanding contest in indoor obstacle course The CW is working on the unscripted format from Gurin Co. and 405 Productions, reports Variety. Created by Philip Gurin, Richard Joel and Deena Dill, apparently Extreme Musical Chairs will take the the popular children's game and turn into a competition which is physically demanding and moves through multiple rounds of elimination, taking place on an obstacle course indoors. Gurn owns The Gurin Company which, from the time of its 1997 start by TV producer and writer Gurin, has work including the Weakest Link, vaious pageants like Miss USA, Miss Universe and Miss Teen USA, as well as The Singing Bee...

Children's game Extreme Musical Chairs made into physically demanding contest in indoor obstacle course The CW is working on the unscripted format from Gurin Co. and 405 Productions, reports Variety. Created by Philip Gurin, Richard Joel and Deena Dill, apparently Extreme Musical Chairs will take the the popular children's game and turn into a competition which is physically demanding and moves through multiple rounds of elimination, taking place on an obstacle course indoors. Gurn owns The Gurin Company which, from the time of its 1997 start by TV producer and writer Gurin, has work including the Weakest Link, vaious pageants like Miss USA, Miss Universe and Miss Teen USA, as well as The Singing Bee...