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Exclusive: 3 Arts veteran Josh Lieberman is leaving the management and production company to join Brillstein Entertainment Partners. Also joining Brillstein is Allie Veneris of Authentic Talent & Literary Management.

“We’re excited to continue our focused expansion with the addition of Josh and Allie,” said Jon Liebman and Cynthia Pett, Brillstein’s co-ceo’s. “They have great clients, great taste, and great futures ahead.”

Lieberman was at 3 Arts for almost two decades, having started at the company — now majority owned by Lionsgate — in June 2004 as an assistant.

The list of his clients, dominated by multi-hyphenates in the comedy space, include Dave Attell, Atsuko Okatsuka, Karan Soni, Moshe Kasher, Katherine Ryan, Vanessa Gonzalez, Noah Garfinkel, Brent Morin, David Nihill, Jiaoying Summers, Sara Weinshenk, Jessi Cruickshank, Sarah Burns, Marc Evan Jackson as well as WWE’s Sami Zayn.

For Veneris, this marks a return to Brillstein where she was a college intern in the early 2010s.

Now available on VOD and Digital HD on all major platforms from The Horror Collective, our latest Q&a is with Summoning Sylvia co-star Troy Iwata who tells us all about the new LGBTQ horror comedy:

What drew you to Summoning Sylvia and the character of Reggie?

Troy Iwata: I actually auditioned for Kevin originally, sent in an audition tape for that and then just got an offer for Reggie so I was like…ok. Any opportunity that offers a refreshing glimpse into queer representation I’m all for. First off I was obsessed with how funny the script was and the blending of genres was enticing as well. I loved that it was a story that took place after the coming-out process, after the self-discovery and acceptance process. There’s an entire life that happens after all of those journeys for queer people and it’s light and beautiful...

Headed to select theaters on Friday, the horror-comedy Summoning Sylvia will soon thereafter be released on at-home VOD outlets on April 7 courtesy of The Horror Collective.

While you wait, check out the official trailer below.

The cast of Summoning Sylvia includes Travis Coles (Superstore), Michael Urie (Younger), Frankie Grande (Henry Danger), Nicholas Logan (I Care a Lot), Troy Iwata (Dash & Lily), Noah Ricketts (American Gods), Sean Grandillo (Scream: The TV Series), Camden Garcia (Station 19), and Veanne Cox (You’ve Got Mail) as the titular specter.

Summoning Sylvia tells the tale of Larry, who has been kidnapped by his three best friends for a bachelor weekend getaway at a haunted house. As they sashay through the dusty corridors, the comrades recount the house’s legend from a hundred years ago: a murderous woman named Sylvia slaughtered her son and buried him beneath the house’s floorboards.

But then Larry remembers that...

Summoning Sylvia: "The Horror Collective is excited to announce the North American theatrical and Tvod release of their LGBTQ horror comedy Summoning Sylvia. Written and directed by Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse, the hair-raising romp tells the story of a gay bachelor party that takes a spooky turn when sinister spirits are suddenly summoned. The Horror Collective will release Summoning Sylvia in theaters nationwide March 31, 2023 and on Cable VOD and Digital HD April 7, 2023.

The cast of Summoning Sylvia includes Travis Coles (Superstore), Michael Urie (Younger), Frankie Grande (Henry Danger), Nicholas Logan (I Care a Lot), Troy Iwata (Dash & Lily), Noah Ricketts (American Gods), Sean Grandillo (Scream: The TV Series), Camden Garcia (Station 19), and Veanne Cox (You’ve Got Mail) as the titular specter."

Synopsis: "Summoning Sylvia tells the tale of Larry, who has been kidnapped by his three best friends for a bachelor weekend getaway at a haunted house. As...

Entertainment Squad has acquired the new LGBTQ-themed horror comedy Summoning Sylvia for worldwide distribution under its The Horror Collective banner.

Written and directed by Wesley Taylor (Smash, The Spongebob Musical) and Alex Wyse (Marvel’s Iron Fist, Masters of Sex) – who together created the Emmy-nominated digital series Indoor Boys – the film will have a day-and-date release in select theaters and on most major Tvod streaming platforms this spring.

Summoning Sylvia tells the story of a gay bachelor party that takes a spooky turn when sinister spirits are suddenly summoned. The warm and whimsical Larry has been kidnapped by his three best friends for a bachelor weekend getaway at a haunted house. As they sashay through the Victorian corridors, the comrades recount the house’s legend from a hundred years ago: A murderous woman named Sylvia slaughtered her son and buried him beneath the floorboards. All seems fine and spooky until...

Travis Coles and Michael Urie are starring in “Summoning Sylvia,” a LGBTQ+ horror comedy.

The feature film recently wrapped production, and its previously unannounced cast also includes Frankie Grande (“Henry Danger”), Nicholas Logan (“I Care a Lot”), Troy Iwata (“Dash & Lily”), Noah Ricketts (Frozen), Sean Grandillo (“Scream: The TV Series”), Camden Garcia (“Station 19”), and Veanne Cox (“You’ve Got Mail”). “Summoning Sylvia” was written and directed by Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse, who previously created the Emmy-nominated digital series “Indoor Boys.”

“Summoning Sylvia” centers on a gay bachelor party that takes a spooky turn when sinister spirits are suddenly summoned. Larry (Coles) and his three best friends Nico (Grande), Reggie (Iwata), and Kevin (Ricketts) take off for a weekend getaway at a haunted house. But Larry forgot he’d promised his fiancé Jamie (Urie) that he’d entertain his mysterious future brother-in-law Harrison (Logan) that same weekend. After he...

The 11th Annual Indie Series Awards nominations in 28 categories were revealed on Wednesday via Twitter. The ISAs celebrate the best in independently produced entertainment created for the Web.

Indoor Boys led all series with 15 total nominations. The show is joined in the Best Comedy Series category by Before We Go, FabUless, F#Cking 40, La règle de (3), The Ninth, Poor Us and Three Year Letterman.

Poz Roz and Studio City earned 12 nominations apiece to lead the dramas. They are joined in the Best Drama Series field by After Forever, The Bay, Bronx Siu, People Like Us, A Place Called Hollywood and Save Me.

In all, there are 33 nominated series from around the globe. Crystal trophies will be presented to the winners during a gala ceremony on April 1 at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, California. The two-day celebration includes a launch party, red carpet reception, press walk, presentation ceremony and official after party.

TheWrap exclusively presents the trailer for filmmaker Ann Lupo’s festival darling and directorial debut “In Reality,” Watch the trailer above.

The film just won Special Jury Mention for U.S. Fiction at the 2018 Los Angeles Film Festival (Laff). Part documentary style, part magical realism narrative, “In Reality” is an autobiographical rollercoaster ride through the mind of a young woman falling in and out of love.

Written, produced, directed, edited and starring Lupo, the story centers on Ann, who is consumed by the fantasy of finding true love. Just when she thinks she’s found it, she is friend-zoned. The disappointment of rejection sends her into an obsessive downward spiral that tests the limits of her sanity and the strength of her closest friendship. In order to reclaim her bearings on reality, she confronts her overgrown fantasies by making a film about the experience. The result is a vulnerable, hilarious...

Jordin Sparks is ready to party.

The former American Idol champion makes a cameo as herself on Tuesday’s episode of The Real O’Neals – and People has a sneak peek clip of her scene.

Sparks shows up in a dream sequence on the ABC sitcom playing a future version of herself who invites Kenny (Noah Galvin) to duet with her at a karaoke party but is sad to see still-teenage Kenny has lost his hair and appears decades older.

Related Video: The Real O’Neals Star Martha Plimpton Shows Off Childhood Photos with Robert Downey Jr. and Jane Krakowski

“That’s what love does.

John Legend is taking on a historical new role.

The singer will guest-star on Season 2 of Wgn America’s Underground as abolitionist Frederick Douglass, our sister site Variety reports.

RelatedUnderground Season 2 Adds Fringe Fave Jasika Nicole, Casts Aisha Hinds as Harriet Tubman, Promotes ‘Ernestine’

Underground — on which Legend also serves as an executive producer — returns with new episodes in early 2017.

Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…

* Outlander has tapped French actor César Domboy (Borgia) to play the adult version of Fergus in Season 3, EW.com reports.

* Sean Grandillo (Scream) will recur during Season 2 of The Real...

"Just wait 'till I make you a star." IFC Films has debuted a trailer for an indie drama titled King Cobra, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Based on a stranger-than-fiction true story, King Cobra is a "deliciously dark, twisted plunge into the behind-the-scenes world of the porn industry." The film is about a young gay porn star, played by Garrett Clayton, who decides to leave the producer who originally made him famous but encounters more trouble by way of two rival producers who try to cash in on his fame. The impressive cast includes James Franco, Christian Slater, Molly Ringwald, Alicia Silverstone, Keegan Allen and Sean Grandillo. It's described as "part delirious, tabloid-shocker satire, part American tragedy." Definitely not going to be for everyone, but might be worth a watch. Take a peek. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Justin Kelly's King Cobra, direct...

Tonight marks the second season finale of the Scream TV series on MTV. But, will it be the last episode of the entire series? Will it return for a third season? Should it be cancelled?Season two of the Scream TV show picks up with Emma Duval (Willa Fitzgerald) returning to Lakewood. She's spent several months at a retreat and hopes to put the horrific events of last season behind her. Good luck with that. The rest of the cast includes Amadeus Serafini, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Carlson Young, Conner Weil, John Karna, Kiana Lede, Santiago Segura, Sean Grandillo, Tom Maden, and Mike Vaughn (voice only).The first season of Scream averaged a 0.34 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 750,000 viewers. Those weren't great ratings and the current season's numbers have dropped a lot lower. The nine installments have averaged 0.19 in the demo and 380,000...

MTV’s Scream series returns with a new episode tonight at 10:00pm Est, and to give viewers an idea of what to expect, clips and photos tease what’s to come in “Heavenly Creatures” (a nod to Peter Jackson’s 1994 film of the same name).

“MTV and Dimension TV’s second season of “Scream” picks up with Emma’s return to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells around her, questioning whether she has truly gotten over the Killer’s crimes. Meanwhile, Audrey is hiding her connection to the Killer, but is getting harassed by someone who knows the truth. Brooke and Jake are also keeping secrets—they are hiding a budding romance from Mayor Maddox. And, Noah is getting closer and closer to the truth about the season one murders. Lakewood’s murderous past,...

MTV’s Scream series returns with a new episode tonight at 10:00pm Est, and to give viewers an idea of what to expect, new clips and photos tease what’s to come in “The Orphanage” (a nod to Juan Antonio Bayona’s 2007 film of the same name).

“MTV and Dimension TV’s second season of “Scream” picks up with Emma’s return to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells around her, questioning whether she has truly gotten over the Killer’s crimes. Meanwhile, Audrey is hiding her connection to the Killer, but is getting harassed by someone who knows the truth. Brooke and Jake are also keeping secrets—they are hiding a budding romance from Mayor Maddox. And, Noah is getting closer and closer to the truth about the season one murders.

MTV’s Scream returns with a new episode tonight at 10:00pm Est, and to give viewers an idea of what to expect, we have clips and photos teasing “Let the Right One In” (a nod to Tomas Alfredson’s 2008 film of the same name).

“MTV and Dimension TV’s second season of “Scream” picks up with Emma’s return to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells around her, questioning whether she has truly gotten over the Killer’s crimes. Meanwhile, Audrey is hiding her connection to the Killer, but is getting harassed by someone who knows the truth. Brooke and Jake are also keeping secrets—they are hiding a budding romance from Mayor Maddox. And, Noah is getting closer and closer to the truth about the season one murders. Lakewood’s murderous past,...

MTV's Scream returns with a new episode tonight at 10:00pm Est, and to give viewers an idea of what to expect, we have new clips and photos featuring a vengeful Brooke, a troubled Audrey, and a concerned Noah.

"MTV and Dimension TV's second season of "Scream" picks up with Emma's return to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells around her, questioning whether she has truly gotten over the Killer's crimes. Meanwhile, Audrey is hiding her connection to the Killer, but is getting harassed by someone who knows the truth. Brooke and Jake are also keeping secrets—they are hiding a budding romance from Mayor Maddox. And, Noah is getting closer and closer to the truth about the season one murders. Lakewood's murderous past, both recent and distant, are once again brought to...

Based on the slasher movies, this TV series wasn't exactly a "killer" in the ratings but it did well enough for MTV to renew Scream for a second season. Will the ratings rise or fall this time around? Cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned.

Season two of the Scream TV show picks up with Emma Duval (Willa Fitzgerald) returning to Lakewood. She's spent several months at a retreat and hopes to put the horrific events of last season behind her. Good luck with that. The rest of the cast includes Amadeus Serafini, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Carlson Young, Conner Weil, John Karna, Kiana Lede, Santiago Segura, Sean Grandillo, Tom Maden, and Mike Vaughn (voice only).

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These new character posters for MTV’s “Scream” are excellent, teasing the mystery as to whom the new Ghost Face is. The series is set to premiere on Monday, May 30th, with the new cast including Kiana Ledé (Republic Records Recording Artist), Santiago Segura (47 Meters Down), Anthony Ruivivar (“Banshee”), Austin Highsmith (“Murder in the First”), Sean Grandillo (“Spring Awakening” – Broadway Company) and Karina Logue (“Ray Donovan”). “With production […]...

Although one mystery was solved in Lakewood on MTV’s Scream series, a new one was just beginning at the end of the show’s inaugural season, and several new photos from season two tease troubles ahead for two of the survivors.

The new photos below were debuted by EW ahead of the Scream Season 2 premiere on Monday, May 30th. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for more updates.

*Note: The above image is not actually from Scream Season 2 and was used to avoid potential spoilers for those who haven’t watched season one yet.

From MTV: “MTV and Dimension TV’s second season of “Scream” picks up with Emma’s return to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells around her, questioning whether she has truly gotten over the Killer’s crimes. Meanwhile, Audrey...

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Trust no one (except us). Below, watch three promos for the second season of the Scream TV series on MTV. MTV will premiere season two of Scream a day earlier than previously announced. The second season premiere of Scream has moved to Monday, May 30. The cast of Scream includes Willa Fitzgerald, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Carlson Young, John Karna, Tracy Middendorf, and Amadeus Serafini.

New cast members in season two include: Kiana Lede, Santiago Segura, Anthony Ruivivar, Austin Highsmith, Sean Grandillo, and Karina Logue. Showrunners Michael Gans and Richard Register are executive producing. Harvey Weinstein and Bob Weinstein also executive produce for Dimension TV.Read More…...

Ahead of its premiere on May 30th, Scream Season 2 is teased in new promo videos from MTV that warn viewers to “trust nothing.”

From MTV: “MTV and Dimension TV’s second season of “Scream” picks up with Emma’s return to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells ar​ound her, questioning whether she has truly gotten over the Killer’s crimes. Meanwhile, Audrey is hiding her connection to the Killer, but is getting harassed by someone who knows the truth. Brooke and Jake are also keeping secrets—they are hiding a budding romance from Mayor Maddox. And, Noah is getting closer and closer to the truth about the season one murders. Lakewood’s murderous past, both recent and distant, are once again brought to focus – with this Killer’s psychotic mind-game intent on...

“How do you know whether you’re the cat or the mouse?” If you’re counting down the days until the Scream Season 2 premiere, then you now a little less time to wait, as MTV has bumped the show’s return from Tuesday, May 31st to Monday, May 30th. A new promo video also previews the show’s “killer” cast of characters.

From MTV: “MTV and Dimension TV’s second season of “Scream” picks up with Emma’s return to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells ar​ound her, questioning whether she has truly gotten over the Killer’s crimes. Meanwhile, Audrey is hiding her connection to the Killer, but is getting harassed by someone who knows the truth. Brooke and Jake are also keeping secrets—they are hiding a budding romance from Mayor Maddox.

Fans of MTV and Dimension TV’s Scream TV series know that the mystery behind the Lakewood murders is far from over and will be further explored in upcoming episodes, and it’s just been announced that the show’s second season will premiere on Tuesday, May 31st.

MTV announced the Scream Season 2 premiere date on Facebook via a new poster (see below).

In addition to the premiere date, MTV also shared the plot for the second season as well as an updated cast list that includes new characters who will join those lucky enough to survive season one (new cast members are highlighted in red)

From MTV: “MTV and Dimension TV’s second season of “Scream” picks up with Emma’s return to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells ar​ound her,...

MTV has announced that Season 2 of Scream will premiere May 31 at 10pm Et/Pt. When it does return there will be new cast members: recording artist Kiana Ledé; Santiago Segura (47 Meters Down); Anthony Ruivivar (Banshee); Austin Highsmith (Murder in the First); Sean Grandillo (Spring Awakening — Broadway company); and Karina Logue (Ray Donovan). Here are who the new cast members play, per MTV: Kiana Ledé (Zoe – Series Regular)– a fellow high school student, Zoe is a driven overachiever who harbors a secret. Santiago Segura (Gustavo Acosta – Series Regular) – A high school student, Gustavo is dark and brooding. An … Continue reading →

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The population of Scream‘s less-than-idyllic Lakewood is about to increase for a change.

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In addition to a premiere date — Tuesday, May 31 at 10/9c — MTV on Thursday also announced six new characters joining the killer drama’s second season.

First up, two new series regulars: Recording artist Kiana Lede will play Zoe, an overachieving high school student with — wait for it — a secret, while Santiago Segura (Silicon Valley) will play artistic student Gustavo Acosta, a “dark and brooding” outsider who’s “deeply into horror, serial killers and comic books.

This week’s installment of Law & Order: Svu took an unflinching look at a “He Said/She Said” case involving a high-school senior and a virginal freshman — with no happy ending to be found.

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Series star Mariska Hargitay directed the installment — her third for the NBC procedural — in which Abby (Charlie Ray) never said “No” to a sexual encounter with Chris (Sean Grandillo) during a high-school dance, but never offered her consent, either.

“A Misunderstanding” explored shy Abby’s feeling of near paralysis during the encounter,...

Recently, NBC released the new, official synopsis/description for their upcoming "Law And Order: Special Victims Unit" episode 12 of season 17. The episode is entitled, "A Misunderstanding," and it turns out that we're going to see some really interesting and high drama stuff go down as a date rape case ,that involves a lot of he said, she said scenarios that totally destroys the lives of 2 high school students, and more! In the new episode 12 press release: A murky he-said, she-said date rape case will end up ruining the futures of two high school students. The episode was directed by Mariska Hargitay. It stars: Mariska Hargitay, Ice T, Kelli Giddish, Ral Esparza and Peter Scanavino. Guest stars include: Andy Karl, Delaney Williams, Elizabeth Marvel, Charlie Ray, Sean Grandillo and Bill Irwin.

As Christmas approaches and you find yourself busy hustling and bustling with holiday cheer, take some time out of your day to check out some awesome clips on our Bww Vine Channel We here at Bww love to hear what the fans have to say, and we think we've conjured up quite the incredible Christmas surprise. Throughout this week December22-27, we will have some of your favorite boys from the Broadway cast of Spring Awakening doing a Vine takeover Be sure to download Vine, follow BroadwayWorld, and see Daniel N Durant Moritz, Sean Grandillo Voice of OttoBass, and Daniel David Stewart Voice of ErnstPiano giving us backstage looks, sign language tutorials, and sharing any and all things Spring Awakening with our viewers...