New Series: Limitless [Based on the feature film of the same name] Premieres on CBS Tuesday September 22, 2015 at 10PM

Press Release CBS Press Express: Limitless

LIMITLESS, based on the feature film, is a fast­ paced drama about Brian Finch, who discovers the brain­boosting power of the mysterious drug NZT and is coerced by the FBI into using his extraordinary cognitive abilities to solve complex cases for them. Working closely with Brian in the major case squad in New York City is Agent Rebecca Harris, a formidable investigator with a dark past, and Agent Boyle, a former military officer and Rebecca’s confidante. They report to Special Agent in Charge Nasreen “Naz” Pouran, a canny manipulator of the reins of power. Unbeknownst to the FBI, Brian also has a clandestine relationship with Senator Edward Morra (Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper, recurring), a presidential hopeful and regular user of NZT who has plans of his own for his new protégé. Fueled now with a steady supply of NZT that enables him to use 100% of his brain capacity, Brian is more effective than all of the FBI agents combined, making him a criminal’s worst nightmare and the greatest asset the Bureau has ever possessed.

LIMITLESS || LIMITLESS Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 22 (10:00­11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network
ON AIR: Tuesday (10:00­11:00 PM, ET/PT)
ORIGINATION: New York
FORMAT: DRAMA (Filmed in HD)
STARRING: Jake McDorman || Jake McDorman (Brian Finch)
Jennifer Carpenter || Jennifer Carpenter (Agent Rebecca Harris)
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (SAC Nasreen “Naz” Pouran)
Hill Harper || Hill Harper (Agent Spelman Boyle)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Craig Sweeny, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Heather Kadin, Marc Webb, Bradley Cooper, Todd Phillips, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley and Tom Forman
PRODUCED BY: CBS Television Studios in association with K/O Paper Products and Relativity Television

Wayward Pines New M.Night Shyamalan Thriller Premieres Thursday 5~14~2015 9PM on FOX

FOX Press Release

WAYWARD PINES (Thursdays, 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT, beginning May 14)

Imagine the perfect American town, beautiful homes, manicured lawns, children playing safely in the streets...Now imagine never being able to leave. You have no communication with the outside world. You think you’re going insane. You must be in Wayward Pines.

Based on Blake Crouch's international bestselling series of books and brought to life by suspenseful storyteller M. Night Shyamalan (“The Sixth Sense,” “Signs”), WAYWARD PINES is the 10-episode, intense psychological thriller evocative of the classic hit “Twin Peaks.

Secret Service Agent ETHAN BURKE (Academy Award nominee Matt Dillon, “Crash,” “City of Ghosts”) drives to the bucolic town of Wayward Pines, ID, searching for two missing federal agents. One of the best Secret Service agents in the Seattle office, he’s the man who knew missing agent KATE HEWSON (Carla Gugino, “Watchmen,” “Entourage”) better than anyone. They were more than partners; their relationship nearly destroyed Ethan’s marriage.

Everything changes when a truck slams into his car…and he wakes up in the Wayward Pines Hospital, with the intense and unpredictable NURSE PAM (Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Melissa Leo, “The Fighter,” “Treme”) at his bedside. It soon appears that Pam is more interested in harming than healing. She and Ethan grow into deadly rivals, and her role in the town proves much deeper than anyone realizes.

Among the other residents Ethan meets are the mysterious DR. JENKINS (Emmy Award nominee Toby Jones, “The Girl,” the “Harry Potter” franchise), the psychiatrist who treats him at Wayward Pines Hospital; toymaker HAROLD BALLINGER (Reed Diamond, “24,” “Much Ado About Nothing”); BEVERLY (Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Juliette Lewis, “Hysterical Blindness,” “Cape Fear”), a bartender who is as wary of Wayward Pines as he is; and SHERIFF ARNOLD POPE (Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard, “Crash,” “Hustle & Flow”), who takes offense at a Secret Service agent showing up on his turf.

Meanwhile, Ethan’s boss, ADAM HASSLER (Tim Griffin, “Prime Suspect”), attempts to update Ethan’s wife, THERESA BURKE (Shannyn Sossamon, “40 Days and 40 Nights,” “How to Make It in America”) with the latest news. After arriving in Wayward Pines, Theresa and Ethan enroll their teenage son, BEN (Charlie Tahan, “Charlie St. Cloud”), in the town’s only school, where his teacher, MEGAN FISHER (guest star Hope Davis “Allegiance,” “In Treatment”), provides key information about the town’s origins. But Ethan’s continuing investigation only turns up more and more questions, and each one leads him to the most important question of all: What’s wrong with Wayward Pines?

WAYWARD PINES is a production of FX Productions. The series was developed for television by Chad Hodge (“The Playboy Club,” “Runaway”) and executive-produced by Donald De Line (“Green Lantern,” “The Italian Job”), Ashwin Rajan (“After Earth,” “Devil”), Hodge and Shyamalan. Hodge wrote and Shyamalan directed the premiere episode.

“Like” WAYWARD PINES on Facebook at facebook.com/WaywardPines. Follow the series on Twitter at @WaywardPinesFOX and join the discussion using #waywardpines. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @Wayward Pines.

Wayward Pines ~ Fact Sheet
On Air: Thursdays 9-10PM ET/PT Origination: Vancouver BC Concept: A 10-episode, intense psychological thriller based on a best-selling novel and brought to life by executive producer and director M. Night Shyamalan, about a Secret Service agent on a mission to find two missing federal agents, whose investigation only turns up more questions.


Series Premier: May 14, 2015

Starring: Matt Dillon (Ethan Burke) Melissa Leo (Nurse Pam) Carla Gugino (Kate Hewson) Toby Jones (Dr. Jenkins) Shannyn Sossamon (Theresa Burke)

Terrence Howard (Sheriff Arnold Pope Charlie Tahan (Ben Burke) Reed Diamond (Harold Ballinger) Juliette Lewis (Beverly) Tim Griffin (Adam Hassler)

Guest Starring: Hope Davis (Megan Fisher)

Produced by: FX Productions Developed for Television by: Chad Hodge

Executive Producers: Donald De Line Ashwin Rajan Chad Hodge M. Night Shyamalan/td>

Consulting Producer: Blake Crouch Director (Premiere Episode): M. Night Shyamalan

Orphan Black Season 3 Episode 1 "The Weight of This Combination" Premieres Saturday April 18th 9PM on BBCAmerica

[BBCAmerica Press Release]
Twitter: @BBCAmerica @OrphanBlack Hashtags: #OrphanBlack #CloneClub
Starring the award-winning @tatianamaslany in her breakout roles

New York – Monday, March 2, 2015 – You can’t choose your family…or can you? BBC AMERICA’s original drama Orphan Black, starring Tatiana Maslany in multiple roles, returns April 18. The groundbreaking series’ second season brought new enemies to light, culminating in a shocking finale which revealed a new line of militaristic male clones, played by Ari Millen. Season three plunges the clone sisterhood, Project Leda, into unexpected territory with the realization that they’re not alone. Orphan Black returns Saturday, April 18, 9:00pm ET on BBC AMERICA.

After neutralizing the threat by the DYAD Institute (the company that monitored them) – Sarah, Helena, Cosima and Alison (Maslany) are finally all united in their journey towards the truth of who and what they are. But new discoveries that include Helena’s kidnapping, a book that could contain the answers to their existence and the most shocking discovery of them all – a set of treacherous male clones with an unknown agenda – will test how tight their new bonds are.

No sooner has Sarah caught her breath after a stealthy escape from DYAD and the ruthless clone Rachel (Maslany), she is called upon to face the crazed, captive Castor clone, Rudy (Millen). But it is the discovery of Helena’s disappearance that spurs Sarah into action, rallying her sisters in the quest to reunite their clone family, and find peace once and for all.

Their greatest threat is a band of highly trained soldiers – identical brothers dubbed Project Castor. Unlike the sisterhood, Mark, Rudy, Seth, Miller and others (Millen) grew up together, fully aware of who and what they are. Developed by the military, this wolf pack was raised as regimented clones – singular in thought, movement and allegiance. Hell-bent on kicking up dirt, they’re dispatched to tackle their mission from all sides. But differences in approach betray cracks in their armor, and may be the very thing the sisters need to escape their clutches.

The sisters will need all the help they can get. With Cosima’s fluctuating health and no known cure for the mystery illness that ails her, she is holding onto life by a thread while nursing a broken heart left by her scientist lover Delphine (Evelyne Brochu). Can she find a cure in time to save herself and her sisters? As the turbulent world of Alison turns, she faces fresh suburban woes and new marital challenges with lovable oaf of a husband Donnie (Kristian Bruun). How far will Alison go to keep up the façade of her cookie cutter life? Sarah’s torn between her desire for a life with daughter Kira (Skyler Wexler) and Kira’s father Cal (Michiel Huisman) and the urge to protect her foster family – loyal and feisty brother Felix (Jordan Gavaris) and mother Mrs. S (Maria Doyle Kennedy). But Mrs. S’s betrayal may cause her to turn her back on the only mother she’s known.

The hits keep coming for the girls but their commitment to this new family is as important as ever. No clone can do it alone, and Sarah must align with unlikely bedfellows in order to take on what is yet to come… and hopefully, discover the truth – her truth – along the way. How far are they willing to go to save each other and protect their families?

Co-created by Graeme Manson and John Fawcett, with Manson also serving as writer and Fawcett as director, the Peabody Award-winning drama also stars Dylan Bruce as Paul, an army officer working for secret forces in the clone world, Kevin Hanchard as Art, a detective caught in the clone trap and Zoe De Grand’Maison as Gracie, a Prolethean escapee. Guest-starring this season will be Justin Chatwin as Jason Kellerman, a neighborhood dealer, James Frain as Ferdinand, a cleaner sent to Dyad and Ksenia Solo as Shay, a new woman in Cosima’s life.

Orphan Black is produced by Temple Street Productions in association with BBC AMERICA and Bell Media’s SPACE. The original drama is executive produced by Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier of Temple Street Productions. The international hit series is distributed by BBC Worldwide and can be seen in more than 170 countries.

The first two seasons of BBC AMERICA’s Orphan Black are on VOD, streaming on Amazon Prime, and available to purchase on digital platforms as well as Blu-ray/DVD.

Orphan Black on BBCAmerica

Cast & Production Credits

Sarah and the Leda clones ~ Tatiana Maslany (WomAn in Gold, Parks and Recreation) Felix ~ Jordan Gavaris (The Sea of Trees, Degrassi) Mark/Rudy/Seth/Miller ~ Ari Millen (12 Monkeys, Reign) Paul ~ Dylan Bruce (Arrow, Flowers in the Attic) Mrs. S ~ Maria Doyle Kennedy (Downton Abbey, Dexter) Delphine ~ Evelyne Brochu (Tom at the Farm, Inch’Allah) Art ~ Kevin Hanchard (Suits, Take the Lead) Kira ~ Skyler Wexler (Carrie, Alphas) Donnie ~ Kristian Bruun (Murdoch Mysteries) Cal ~ Michiel Huisman (Wild, Game of Thrones) Mother (Dr. Coady) ~ Kyra Harper (Warehouse 13) Gracie ~ Zoe De Grand’Maison (Rookie Blue)

Guest Stars Jason Kellerman ~ Justin Chatwin (Shameless, Weeds) Ferdinand ~ James Dominic Frain (Intruders, True Blood) Bulldog ~ Earl Pastko (Murdoch Mysteries) Shay ~ Ksenia Solo (Black Swan) Co-Creator/Executive Producer/Director ~ John Fawcett Writer ~ Graeme Manson Directors ~ John Fawcett David Frazee Chris Grismer Helen Shaver Ken Girotti Aaron Morton Vincenzo Natali Executive Producers ~ Ivan Schneeberg David Fortier Co-Executive Producers ~ Kerry Appleyard Russ Cochrane Producer ~ Claire Welland

CHARACTER GUIDE
PROJECT LEDA – GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FEMALE CLONES

SARAH (Tatiana Maslany) is the lynchpin that holds clone club together. Last to know she is a clone, the born outsider is a natural chameleon who’s able to adapt to any new situation she is faced with. But Sarah finally has the family she believes she deserves – a band of clone misfits, intent on finding the truth behind their existence. As she leads the charge to find the truth, and protect those she loves, she learns they are not alone. A new, malevolent line of male clones appear on the scene with unknown intentions. Now, Sarah must fight tooth and nail to keep her family intact and safe from new enemies.

HELENA (Tatiana Maslany), the Ukrainian wildcard, has been newly accepted into clone club. Sarah’s identical twin estranged at birth and raised by nuns in an oppressive and harsh convent, Helena’s feral and aggressive nature makes roguish Sarah look like a wallflower. However, her abusive and neglect-filled upbringing made her easy prey. Kidnapped and impregnated by the clone-hating Proletheans, Helena escaped and found her way back to her ‘seestra’ Sarah. After a bloody start, the two developed a connection and Sarah firmly planted Helena’s place amongst the family. Now, Helena is poised to join her sisters in the fight against overwhelming and dangerous enemy factions. But will betrayal force her to revert to her old ways?

ALISON (Tatiana Maslany) is a most unusual suburban wife. Married to Donnie Hendrix, and (adoptive) mother of Oscar and Gemma, her yoga pant-wearing, craft-making, soccer-coaching exterior is a smooth front for who she really is; a pill-popping, gun-toting, alcohol addicted murderer and adulterer. But after Donnie comes clean about his own clumsy murder, the two find a lost passion in their commiserating. Now sober and recommitted to ‘Team Hendrix’, Alison intends to keep her eye on the prize: helping her sisters and keeping her family safe. But suburban life is never as quiet and simple as you might expect and Alison will soon find her world filled with new pesky obstacles.

COSIMA (Tatiana Maslany) is the cosmic geek and PhD student in Experimental Evolutionary Development Biology who helps her clone sisters make sense of the science behind their existence. After getting embroiled in a steamy and sometimes dangerous love affair with the enemy – Dyad scientist, Dr. Delphine Cormier – Cosima’s life is even more complicated. She has a congenital respiratory illness unique to the Leda clones and is obsessively driven to get to the truth of their biology. Cosima hopes to free them from their collective (and fatal) destiny through newly discovered research, but will she be strong enough to continue the fight to save them and ultimately herself?

PROJECT CASTOR – GENETICALLY ENGINEERED MALE CLONES

MARK (Ari Millen), one of the newly discovered Castor clones, was a loyal follower of the late Prolethean leader Henrick Johanssen. When the Prolethean Ranch was burned down by Helena, Mark vanished with Johanssen’s waifish daughter Gracie, who he’d fallen deeply in love with. But as one of many male clones created by the military, the question remains, who is Mark? Why was he with the Proletheans? And in the face of this newfound love, where do his allegiances lie?

RUDY (Ari Millen), aka Scarface, is the often brutal and crazed Castor clone with a sleek mohawk and a menacing scar that adds to his intimidating exterior. Raised under the military’s unforgiving supervision, Rudy is a trained master fighter. Possessing a fierce loyalty to his clone brothers that matches Sarah’s conviction, he is ruthless and lethal if put to the test. Just how far is he willing to go to save those he’s sworn to protect?

SETH (Ari Millen) is a mustachioed Castor brother who may not be the sharpest clone in the pack. But what Seth lacks in smarts, he makes up for in obedience to his superiors, and admiration for his elder brother, Rudy — who sometimes uses Seth’s devotion to sway and manipulate him.

MILLER (Ari Millen) is the spit-and-polish Castor soldier with a prosthetic leg. No longer assigned missions in the field, Miller is bitter but loyal. Refusing self-pity, he focuses his efforts on climbing the officer ranks.

PROJECT LEDA ALLIES

FELIX (Jordan Gavaris) is Sarah’s take-no-prisoners foster brother. A struggling artist with sass, he has a store of sugar daddies at his beck and call. Though he may be caustic and dramatic, Felix is wise beyond his 23 years. But his quick-witted tongue can land him, and those around him, in hot water. The only male member of clone club, his fierce loyalty to Sarah extends to her new family of clones. But as Sarah’s most trusted confidante, how far would he go to protect her, even if it’s from her new found family?

MRS. S (Maria Doyle Kennedy) is Sarah and Felix’s duplicitous foster mother. A mother hen figure whose compassion is matched only by the ‘hard love’ she dishes out, Mrs. S has also been the caretaker of Sarah’s daughter Kira. Her sole focus was keeping Kira safe from the wild ways and questionable acquaintances of her rebellious mother. But Sarah’s new found family has caused Mrs. S to make decisions to protect Sarah and Kira: trading Helena to Paul and his military network in order to spare them. Remaining connected to an underground organization of activists who don’t shy away from violence when necessary, Mrs. S will need all the help she can get when Sarah finds out what she’s done. What will the ramifications of her decisions mean for the family she’s fought to protect for over 20 years?

KIRA (Skylar Wexler), an anomaly in the Leda clone world, was born of the should-be sterile Sarah Manning. Though much-loved by Sarah and the entire clone family, Kira wasn’t always the center of Sarah’s world. Mostly raised by Mrs. S, she’s now in the middle of the clone conspiracy because Sarah couldn’t have picked a worst time to re-commit herself to motherhood. Kira’s been kidnapped, learned who her father is, and suffered pain to help her clone Aunt Cosima. But as turbulent as Kira’s world is, she possesses a calm that speaks to an inherent wisdom that at times seems to verge on the metaphysical.

CAL (Michiel Huisman) is the father of Sarah’s daughter, Kira. Once a high-earning tech pro, Cal went ‘off the grid’ after his talents were co-opted by corporate and military agendas. When Sarah crashes back into his life, his emotions are reignited and he puts his newfound family front and center. But is he ready to be the father and partner Kira and Sarah need him to be? Or will his secret past topple the peaceful existence he’s trying to construct for himself?

DONNIE (Kristian Bruun) is Alison’s bumbling, slightly overweight, but generally harmless husband who has been doubling as her monitor. Often emasculated and kept under Alison’s thumb, Donnie discovered a new side of himself after accidentally offing Dyad scientist, Dr. Leekie. Having gained (some) respect from his controlling, Type A wife after proving his mettle, Donnie is feeling more assertive and manly than we’ve ever seen him. With Alison recommitted to their marriage, Donnie doesn’t take ‘Team Hendrix’ lightly. And as far as he’s concerned, nothing else matters, that is unless Alison says otherwise…

ART (Kevin Hanchard) is a veteran detective and former partner to late clone Beth who has become unwittingly engulfed in the clone conspiracy. A man who never likes to leave a mystery unsolved, Art was suspended from the force after pursuing the Sarah/Beth case despite repeated warnings to drop it. Now back on the force, Art remains haunted by the loss of his partner Beth, and thus loyal to her ragtag band of sisters.

PROJECT CASTOR ALLIES

PAUL (Dylan Bruce) is the late clone Beth’s boyfriend and monitor. An attractive, stoic soldier, Sarah fell into Paul’s arms (and bed) after assuming Beth’s identity. But Paul’s ever-shifting loyalties changed once he became pro-clone Rachel’s monitor and lover. The “softer side” he’d shown Sarah stripped away to reveal a more calculating, deceptive character who is working undercover with the military. Now Paul’s true loyalties have left everyone wondering whose side he’s really on.

COADY ‘MOTHER’ (Kyra Harper) is a driven doctor and advisor to the military who oversees a brood of unhinged killers she treats as her sons. Coady is outwardly the soul of reason, but her maternal, nurturing manner to the Castor boys conceals an agenda that even her superiors do not suspect.

ALLEGIANCES UNKNOWN

DELPHINE (Evelyne Brochu) is a French expat and brilliant Dyad doctor and scientist, who first appeared as Cosima’s monitor. But after getting close to her, Delphine fell hard and the two began a complicated affair that blossomed into genuine and heartfelt love. As their relationship deepened, Delphine proved herself to be a steadfast support to her ailing lover. But an unintended betrayal, and deployment to Dyad’s German office, put the “Co-Phine” relationship on the rocks.

JASON KELLERMAN (Justin Chatwin) is the roguishly handsome, street-smart, yet well-mannered gent who is comfortable inhabiting his maleness. Effortlessly charismatic, he’s a savvy businessman… and finds himself entangled with the unlikeliest of characters.

FERDINAND (James Frain) is a well-educated, cool to the touch, charming and intimidating, “cleaner.” A powerful player in a secretive, multi-national cabal, he acts with questionable ethics and a ruthless modus operandi. His association with the Dyad Institute could mean big trouble for the Leda clones.

SHAY (Ksenia Solo), a beautiful, soulful woman with a great sense of humor, is the least flaky ‘holistic healer’ you’ll ever meet – and a new friend for our broken-hearted Cosima.

GRACIE (Zoe De Grand’Maison) is the Prolethean daughter of religious leader Henrick Johanssen and his severe wife Bonnie. Reared in a twisted and brutal religious sect, Gracie finds solace when she falls in love with the, unbeknownst to her, Castor clone Mark. But after the Prolethean compound is torched by a vengeful Helena, Gracie escapes her family. Whether or not she’s ready for love – and cult deprogramming – remains to be seen.

EPISODE SYNOPSES
EPISODE ONE

Sarah pursues the missing Helena who is held in a faraway compound. Sarah must use her wiles – and acting chops – to deter a Topside investigator who threatens the Leda sisters’ lives. Meanwhile, Cosima appears to be rebounding from her illness, while Alison and Donnie face newfound financial woes. But when the menace of Castor rears its head once more, Sarah and her entire family must come together to survive. Episode One premieres Saturday, April 18, 9:00pm ET on BBC AMERICA.

EPISODE TWO

Castor pursues the Leda clones for original tissue samples. Helena, who is pregnant and imprisoned, is examined by a mysterious new villain. The Castor boys are also out to play, toying with a frightened young woman, Patty, in a sexy switcheroo that ultimately sets Sarah – and Art – hot on the Castor trail. But it’s not all fun and games for the Castor boys, as Sarah gleans they may have a mysterious defect that puts their lives in peril. Episode Two premieres Saturday, April 25, 9:00pm ET on BBC AMERICA.
~BBC AMERICA delivers U.S. audiences high-quality, innovative and intelligent programming. Established in 1998, it has been the launch pad for talent embraced by American mainstream pop culture, including Ricky Gervais, Gordon Ramsay, Graham Norton, and successful programming formats including ground-breaking non-scripted television like Top Gear and top-rated science-fiction like Doctor Who. Owned by BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, BBC AMERICA has attracted both critical acclaim and major awards including four Emmy® Awards, five Golden Globes® and 12 Peabody Awards. The channel attracts one of cable’s most affluent and educated audiences and is available on cable and satellite TV in 80 million homes. It broadcasts in both standard and high-definition, with content available On Demand across all major digital platforms. Online, www.BBCAmerica.com is the place to go to dig deeper into pop culture with a British twist. 

HBO Documentary "GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF" Debuts Sunday March 29, 2015 8PM

HBO For Immediate Press Release

GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF,

HIGHLIGHTING STORIES OF FORMER CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY MEMBERS, WHO DETAIL THEIR LIVES AS FOLLOWERS, DEBUTS MARCH 29 ON HBO

An Official Selection At The 2015 Sundance Film Festival; Oscar® Winner Alex Gibney Directs Film, Based on Lawrence Wright’s Bestselling Non-Fiction Book.

Following the HBO documentary “Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God,” his investigation into sex abuse in the Catholic Church, Academy Award®-winning director Alex Gibney (HBO’s “Taxi to the Dark Side”) turns his gaze to Scientology in GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF, based on the book by Pulitzer Prize winner Lawrence Wright. The documentary debuts SUNDAY, MARCH 29 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Other HBO playdates: March 30 (9:00 p.m.) and April 1 (11:45 a.m., 3:05 a.m.), 5 (9:15 a.m.), 9 (3:30 p.m.), 11 (1:45 p.m.) and 17 (4:45 p.m.)

HBO2 playdates: April 2 (8:00 p.m.), 4 (9:15 a.m.), 8 (6:00 p.m.) and 16 (11:00 p.m.)

Gibney profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, whose most prominent adherents include A-list Hollywood celebrities, shining a light on how the church cultivates true believers, detailing their experiences and what they are willing to do in the name of religion.

This powerful new film highlights the Church’s origins, from its roots in the mind of founder L. Ron Hubbard to its rise in popularity in Hollywood and beyond. The heart of the film is a series of shocking revelations by former insiders, including high-ranking and recognizable members such as acclaimed screenwriter Paul Haggis (“Crash”), as they describe the systematic history of abuse and betrayal by Church officials, including the current leadership of the Church.

A provocative tale of ego, exploitation and lust for power, GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF will open in theaters in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco on Friday, March 13, prior to its HBO debut.

GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF is written and directed by Alex Gibney; based on the book by Lawrence Wright; producers, Alex Gibney, Kristen Vaurio and Lawrence Wright; editor, Andy Grieve; director of photography, Samuel Painter. For HBO: supervising producer, Sara Bernstein; executive producer, Sheila Nevins.

Mad Men: Events & Final EPs AMC's Mad Men Returns for the series' final episodes Sunday April 5th 2015 at 10PM

Press Release AMC February 2015

AMC CELEBRATES THE END OF AN ERA OF MAD MEN

Cultural Institutions From Coast to Coast, Including Museum of the Moving Image, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Film Society of Lincoln Center, The New York Public Library, BAMcinématek, The 92nd Street Y, Museum of Jewish Heritage and More Honor Mad Men Leading Up to the Series’ Finale

New York, NY – February 17, 2015 – In celebration and anticipation of the final seven episodes of one of the most celebrated series in television history, AMC, in conjunction with Lionsgate and cultural institutions from coast to coast, will honor Mad Men through exhibitions, screenings, events and discussions. A complete list of Mad Men activities, which will be updated regularly with additional details, is available on amctv.com/madmenevents.

The Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning drama Mad Men, produced by Lionsgate, kicks off its final seven episodes on AMC Sunday, April 5 at 10:00PM ET/PT.

“A television series unlike any other deserves a send-off unlike any other,” said Charlie Collier, AMC president. “Mad Men and its incomparable influence across art, design, literature and popular culture in general, calls for a broad and unprecedented salute. We’re thrilled to partner with some of the world’s most renowned and revered institutions to help us bid a fond farewell to this iconic series.”

“We are proud and a little overwhelmed by the interest and enthusiasm from these prestigious cultural organizations, and grateful for the opportunity it’s created for us to give back to our amazing fans who have been there from the beginning.” adds Matthew Weiner.

“This series of events is an extraordinary tribute to Matthew Weiner’s vision and the work of all those involved with Mad Men,” said Kevin Beggs, Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group. “From the very beginning, our partners at AMC have supported the series with tremendous creativity, innovation and passion, and we’re deeply gratified to be part of this grand celebration.”

NEW YORK CITY (events are listed in chronological order)

New York City, home to Don Draper and his colleagues and family, will unite in a series of special events. The following New York City-specific events are listed on nycgoMadMenNYC.

Museum of the Moving Image

Central to New York’s Mad Men celebration will be a major exhibition at Museum of the Moving Image (MOMI) from March 14 to June 14. Matthew Weiner’s Mad Men, featuring more than 25 iconic costumes, large-scale sets and hundreds of props, video clips, and personal notes and research material from series creator, writer, director and executive producer, Matthew Weiner, will offer unique insight into Mad Men’s origins, and how its exceptional storytelling and remarkable attention to period detail resulted in a vivid portrait of an era and the characters who lived through it. Among the featured behind-the-scenes material will be the writers’ room where Weiner and his team crafted stories and scripts, and original interviews with Weiner about his creative process. The Museum’s exhibition marks the first time objects relating to the production of Mad Men will be shown in public on this scale. The Museum will also present An Evening with Matthew Weiner, a conversation about the creation and production of the series, with a guest moderator (TBA), on Friday, March 20, and Required Viewing: Mad Men’s Movie Influences a ten-film series featuring movies selected by Weiner—such as The Apartment, Les Bonnes Femmes and The Americanization of Emily — that inspired the Mad Men, from March 14 to April 19. Additional details and tickets available at MuseumOfTheMovingImage

Film Society of Lincoln Center

The Film Society of Lincoln Center (FSLC) will host Mad Men: The End of An Era, a celebration that looks back with the cast at their favorite scenes throughout the last 7 seasons. The evening will include a conversation with creator Matthew Weiner, and stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery and Vincent Kartheiser, at Alice Tully Hall on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30pm. Tickets will go on sale in March. Aspiring fans can also prep for the final season with “The Essential Mad Men” – a FREE marathon of must-see episodes curated by Matthew Weiner from Friday, March 20 through Saturday, March 21 at the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center. For more information visit FilmSocietyOfLincolnCenter

The New York Public Library

Also in March, The New York Public Library (NYPL) will bring to life its Mad Men Reading List, a collection of 25 titles read by main characters during the course of the series. Three of the largest branches will have displays of the books, select branches will offer copies of the books to borrow, and all NYPL patrons can access ebook versions.

Museum of Jewish Heritage- A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

The Museum of Jewish Heritage will celebrate Mad Men with a public program featuring Matthew Weiner. On Sunday, March 29 at 4pm Mr. Weiner will speak at the museum about the evolution of Jewish identity on Mad Men, in support of their new exhibition, Designing Home: Jews and Midcentury Modernism, which opens March 31.

BAM

BAMcinématek, the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s repertory film program, presents Mad Men at the Movies, a two-day film festival on Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23. On each night, the series will include a discussion with a cast member or Matthew Weiner about the films and their significance to Mad Men. For more information and tickets, please visit www.BAM.org/BAMcinematek.

The 92nd Street Y

The celebration of Mad Men in New York will continue through April. Matthew Weiner will be part of a public program at 92Y on April 28. Details forthcoming.

Live from the NYPL

The culmination of Mad Men’s New York celebrations will take place several days after the series finale, on Wednesday May 20, 2015 7-9PM with a special installment of LIVE from the NYPL, The New York Public Library’s flagship ticketed event series.

WASHINGTON, D.C.
Smithsonian Museum of American History

The Smithsonian Museum of American History will welcome iconic props, costumes, set décor, scripts and research material from Mad Men to their permanent collection in a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 27. In addition to memorable items, such as Don Draper’s grey suit and fedora, as well as his office bar cart, the museum will receive Matthew Weiner’s original script for the seminal episode “The Wheel” (Episode 113) with an alternate ending that was never filmed.

["An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications"...In A Lather editor's note: Unfortunately all searches at SMAH site for links to the Mad Men permanent collection yielded zero and/or non-relevant results. Here's hoping by the projected date of 3~27~2015 of the collection's installment, that information will be made available.]

LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

At the Film Independent LACMA screening series, Matthew Weiner and key cast members will participate in discussions with Elvis Mitchell, Film Independent Curator, following screenings of favorite episodes on Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27.


About Mad Men:

AMC’s Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning drama Mad Men kicks off its final seven episodes on Sunday, April 5 at 10:00PM ET/PT. Created by Emmy® Award winner Matthew Weiner and produced by Lionsgate, Mad Men’s highly anticipated series conclusion will, for the last time, follow the complex lives of Don, Peggy, Roger, Joan, Betty and Pete, and their families, colleagues, rivals and love interests, as their stories come to an end.

About AMC:

Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade, or creating acclaimed original programming, AMC brings to its audience something deeper, something richer, Something More. The network reigns as the only cable network in history ever to win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series four years in a row with “Mad Men,” and six of the last seven with current back-to-back honoree, “Breaking Bad.” The network boasts the most-watched drama series in basic cable history and the number one show on television among adults 18-49 for the last two years with “The Walking Dead.” AMC’s original drama series include “Mad Men,” “The Walking Dead,” “Better Call Saul,” “Hell on Wheels,” “TURN: Washington’s Spies,” “Halt and Catch Fire,” and the forthcoming “Humans,” “The Making of The Mob: New York,” “Into the Badlands” and “The Night Manager.” AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original shows like “Talking Dead” and “Comic Book Men.” AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, SundanceTV, BBC America and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile. AMC: Something More.

About Lionsgate:

Lionsgate is a premier next generation global content leader with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms and international distribution and sales. Lionsgate currently has more than 30 television shows on over 20 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as the multiple Emmy Award-winning Mad Men and Nurse Jackie, the comedy Anger Management, the broadcast network series Nashville, the syndication success The Wendy Williams Show and the critically-acclaimed hit series Orange is the New Black.