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SeriesFest, the annual television festival in Denver, has unveiled the winners of its independent pilot competition.

Lake Boga won best drama pilot, Settle Down won best comedy pilot, Vs. Goliath won best unscripted pilot and F*ckUps Anonymous picked up the award for best short series.

“We can think of no better way to close out another successful edition of the festival than to celebrate and give back to the independent storytellers who continue to push the boundaries of the medium,” said SeriesFest Co-Founders Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith. “SeriesFest has a long history of being a discovery platform for the independent television community, and we are thrilled to be able to further this year’s creatives’ work through the opportunities these awards and resources provide.”

Lake Boga, which was directed by Ben Bryan and exec produced by Nick Farnell and Anthony Sharpe, follows Nathan, an experienced ex-military assassin, who...

SeriesFest, the event held in Denver, Colorado, has unveiled its latest pilot competition lineup.

The event, which runs April 29 to May 4, has revealed its Independent Pilot Competition, which features projects across drama, comedy, unscripted digital shorts and late-night.

This year’s crop features titles that star the likes of Mary Steenburgen, Harvey Guillén, Omar Epps, Ann-Margret, Roy Wood Jr., Shari Belafonte, Michael Kosta and Eric Roberts.

Other stars include Tauheed “2 Chainz” Epps, Barry Bostwick, Rutina Wesley, Joanna Leeds, Kate Burton, Jackie Hoffman, Emil Wakim, Vella Lovell, Alysia Reiner, Milana Vayntrub and Martin Kove.

SeriesFest has been the launch pad for over a dozen independent projects that have secured mainstream distribution including Cooper’s Bar, which landed at AMC, Generation Por Que, which was acquired by HBO and Everyone Is Doing Great, picked up by Hulu.

As Deadline covered last year, independent pilots are having a moment.

“We believe this year’s...

As Countdown To Christmas is fast approaching in mid-October, it means that the newly branded Hallmark Mystery has only a few more premiere announcements in 2024. Most of all, Sleuthers want to know which single-episode mysteries will get sequels.

Here is the latest roundup.

Photo: Paul Campbell, Aimee Garcia Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster Hallmark Mystery Launched In 2024 With Promise Of Multiple Episodes

In early March, Hmm rebranded to Hallmark Mystery. Also, Lisa Hamilton Daly spoke to the Hallmark Mysteries & More podcast explaining why they rebranded. In an interview that all Sleuthers should listen to, the EVP of Programming at Hallmark Media explained that they were now going to focus on mysteries. They are ramping up production.

In addition, she revealed that three was the magic number for mystery viewing success. What seems to happen is that by the time viewers get to the third movie, they are hooked. Moreover,...

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This family has plenty of secrets. Has the Moonshine TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Moonshine, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

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A Canadian family drama airing on The CW television network, the Moonshine TV show stars Jennifer Finnigan, Anastasia Phillips, Emma Hunter, Tom Stevens, Alexander Nunez, Erin Darke, Farid Yazdani, Allegra Fulton, Jonathan Silverman, and Calem MacDonald. The story revolves around the Finley-Cullens, a dysfunctional family of adult half-siblings battling to take control of the family business. Bea (Koslo) and Ken Finley-Cullen (MacNeill) are the heads of the...

The Moonshine TV series originates in Canada, and it's already been renewed for a second and a third season there. If the ratings on The CW are low, will the network air subsequent seasons or cancel it in the United States? Stay tuned.

A family dramedy series, the Moonshine TV show stars Jennifer Finnigan, Anastasia Phillips, Emma Hunter, Tom Stevens, Alexander Nunez, Erin Darke, Farid Yazdani, Allegra Fulton, Jonathan Silverman, and Calem MacDonald. The story revolves around the Finley-Cullens, a dysfunctional family of adult half-siblings battling to take control of the family business. Bea (Koslo) and Ken Finley-Cullen (MacNeill) are the heads of the family and owners of The Moonshine, a ramshackle summer resort on the south shore of Nova Scotia. It’s their own little slice of paradise that’s starting to become a nightmare. If only they could decide which of their flawed brood is...

Can Linda make her new life work in the first season of the Moonshine TV show on The CW? As we all know, Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Moonshine is cancelled or renewed for season two on The CW (it's already been renewed in Canada). Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Moonshine here.

A CW family dramedy series, the Moonshine TV show stars Jennifer Finnigan, Anastasia Phillips, Emma Hunter, Tom Stevens, Alexander Nunez, Erin Darke, Farid Yazdani, Allegra Fulton, Jonathan Silverman, and Calem MacDonald. The story revolves around the Finley-Cullens, a dysfunctional family of adult half-siblings battling to take control of the...

Network: The CW

Episodes: Ongoing (hour)

Seasons: Ongoing

TV show dates: July 7, 2023 -- present

Series status: Has not been cancelled

Performers include: Jennifer Finnigan, Anastasia Phillips, Emma Hunter, Tom Stevens, Alexander Nunez, Erin Darke, Farid Yazdani, Allegra Fulton, Jonathan Silverman, and Calem MacDonald.

TV show description:

A family dramedy series, the Moonshine TV show was created by Sheri Elwood and originates in Canada.

The story revolves around the Finley-Cullens, a dysfunctional family of adult half-siblings battling to take control of the family business.

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The CW this Friday night at 9/8c invites you to get a taste of Moonshine, an acquired Canadian dramedy set against the backdrop of financial hardship, small-town intrigue and a long-buried secret that threatens to annihilate a quirky clan once and for all.

Created by Sheri Elwood (Lucifer), Moonshine stars Jennifer Finnigan (Salvation) as Lidia, an architect and eldest sibling who wants to redevelop her family’s titular campground and exploit the valuable coastal property. Immediately, Lidia finds herself locking horns with younger sister Rhian (Reign‘s Anastasia Phillips), while other characters include Lidia’s sister Nora (Mr. D‘s...

The CW has unveiled its slate of original scripted and unscripted programming set to debut on the network this summer.

Canadian family comedy Run The Burbs, from Kim’s Convenience breakout star Andrew Phung and dramedy Moonshine, about dysfunctional siblings battling for control of their family business are among titles on the network’s scripted slate for summer debut. Legal drama Family Law, starring Jewel Staite and Victor Garber, and comedy series Bump also return for second seasons.

New summer unscripted programs include the four-part docuseries Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982, chronicling a classic moviegoing year in pop culture, and extreme cooking competition Recipe for Disaster. Additionally, Down To Earth With Zac Efron will make its broadcast television debut, along with new seasons of returning alternative series Great Chocolate Showdown and Mysteries Decoded. Airdates and times for all these series will be announced at a later date.

All join prevously announced summer series,...

Exclusive: Moonshine, the Canadian comedy-drama created by Sheri Elwood, will return for a second season on CBC.

Allan Hawco (Republic of Doyle) is joining the cast of the series, which is produced by Six Eleven Media and Entertainment One. Picking up where the first season ends, season two will include dance routines, dirty bingo, snow crab-jacking and a high stakes turf war with a band of outlaw bikers. Fate will manifest very differently for the entire family, with characters fighting their destiny tooth and nail as Lidia goes to extremes to save the business from financial ruin.

Returning are Jennifer Finnigan (Salvation), Anastasia Phillips (Reign), Emma Hunter (Mr. D), Tom Stevens (Wayward Pines), Alexander Nunez (Avocado Toast), Corrine Koslo (Anne with an E), Peter MacNeill (This Life), Erin Darke (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Farid Yazdani (Suits), Allegra Fulton (The Shape of Water), James Gilbert (Salvation), Celia Owen (A Small Fortune...

Stars: Joey King, Ryan Phillippe, Ki Hong Lee, Mitchell Slaggert, Shannon Purser, Sydney Park, Elisabeth Rohm, Josephine Langford, Alexander Nunez, Sherilyn Fenn | Written by Barbara Marshall | Directed by John R Leonetti

You get what you wish for. It’s a trope that has proliferated movies and literature since the dawn of time. When the concept is done well it typically leads to taut, thrilling movies; when its done wrong… Well you get films like Gremlin.

Wish Upon, whilst not a fantastic example of the genre, is not Gremlin-level bad, but it’s not without its problems. The main of which is a ridiculously selfish lead character whose actions belie what is supposed to be a good natured teen struggling with high school. Think Mean Girls but with death, murder, a monkeys paw (yes, for that is the central conceit All these movies take from) and a lot of dead people.