In today’s TV news roundup, Showtime announced the premiere dates of “The Chi,” “Black Monday” and “Flatbush Misdemeanors,” and Netflix released the official trailer for “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!”
Dates
Showtime announced that the fourth season of “The Chi,” the third season of “Black Monday” and the freshman comedy “Flatbush Misdemeanors” will premiere on May 23. “The Chi” will kick off the night at 9 p.m., with “Black Monday” following at 10 p.m. and “Flatbush Misdemeanors” at 10:30 p.m. Created and executive produced by Lena Waithe, “The Chi” is a timely coming-of-age story that follows a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption. The cast of the fourth season includes Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps and Birgundi Baker. Luke James and Curtiss Cook have been upped to series regulars,...
Dates
Showtime announced that the fourth season of “The Chi,” the third season of “Black Monday” and the freshman comedy “Flatbush Misdemeanors” will premiere on May 23. “The Chi” will kick off the night at 9 p.m., with “Black Monday” following at 10 p.m. and “Flatbush Misdemeanors” at 10:30 p.m. Created and executive produced by Lena Waithe, “The Chi” is a timely coming-of-age story that follows a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption. The cast of the fourth season includes Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps and Birgundi Baker. Luke James and Curtiss Cook have been upped to series regulars,...
- 3/18/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Painless Productions, the company behind Travel Channel series The Dead Files and The Holzer Files, has teamed up with LooseWorld and author Brian McCullough to develop non-fiction series set in Silicon Valley.
The two companies have established a co-production partnership and have set their first project – a look at the darker side of the internet.
LooseWorld is run by former MTV exec Dane Reiley, who co-exec produced Billy on the Street, and Edwin Zane, who has worked on series including Avatar: The Last Airbender. They will work with Painless’ CEO Jim Casey, VP, Development Nicole Reed and VP, Creative Ross Kaiman on the partnership.
Painless, LooseWorld and McCullough, author of How the Internet Happened: From Netscape to the iPhone and host of the Techmeme Ride Home podcast, on World War Web.
The series will lift the veil on the greatest invention of modern time, questioning the darker repercussions of...
The two companies have established a co-production partnership and have set their first project – a look at the darker side of the internet.
LooseWorld is run by former MTV exec Dane Reiley, who co-exec produced Billy on the Street, and Edwin Zane, who has worked on series including Avatar: The Last Airbender. They will work with Painless’ CEO Jim Casey, VP, Development Nicole Reed and VP, Creative Ross Kaiman on the partnership.
Painless, LooseWorld and McCullough, author of How the Internet Happened: From Netscape to the iPhone and host of the Techmeme Ride Home podcast, on World War Web.
The series will lift the veil on the greatest invention of modern time, questioning the darker repercussions of...
- 12/8/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: I Married A Mobster producer Dan Pearson is developing a raft of social justice and mob formats with Painless Productions after striking a co-production deal with The Dead Files producer.
Pearson, via his Dan 4 Entertainment (D4E) company, is working with Jim Casey-found Painless to develop and produce non-scripted shows with a focus on social justice, organized crime and Black celebrity-led entertainment formats.
The slate includes criminal justice series On the Wrong Side of the Law that details police corruption, ensemble docuseries Basketball Moms that follows mothers of some of the most celebrated NBA players and Up and Out with Keith David, a Supernanny-style format that will see the Platoon actor help adults living with their parents.
Pearson will work closely with CEO Casey, Nicole Reed, Vice President of Development, and Ross Kaiman, Vice President of Creative on the projects.
In addition to producing I Married A Mobster of Investigation Discovery,...
Pearson, via his Dan 4 Entertainment (D4E) company, is working with Jim Casey-found Painless to develop and produce non-scripted shows with a focus on social justice, organized crime and Black celebrity-led entertainment formats.
The slate includes criminal justice series On the Wrong Side of the Law that details police corruption, ensemble docuseries Basketball Moms that follows mothers of some of the most celebrated NBA players and Up and Out with Keith David, a Supernanny-style format that will see the Platoon actor help adults living with their parents.
Pearson will work closely with CEO Casey, Nicole Reed, Vice President of Development, and Ross Kaiman, Vice President of Creative on the projects.
In addition to producing I Married A Mobster of Investigation Discovery,...
- 8/6/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Rob Saffi, showrunner of Travel Channel’s The Holzer Files, has struck an overall deal with production company Painless Productions.
Saffi, who oversees the paranormal series that was recently renewed for a second season by the Discovery-backed broadcaster, is now collaborating with Painless on two additional projects for Travel Channel.
Under the deal, Saffi will showrun, develop, and produce unscripted series with a focus on paranormal and mystery programming. He will be based at Painless’ East Coast office and will also work closely with the West Coast team including Jim Casey, Chief Executive Officer, Nicole Reed, Vice President of Development, and Ross Kaiman, Vice President of Creative.
Starting out as a cinematographer, Saffi worked with brands including Calvin Klein and Volvo before serving as director of photography on Ghost Adventures (Travel Channel), Moonshiners (Discovery), and Reinventing the Meal (Cooking Channel). He then moved on to become showrunner of...
Saffi, who oversees the paranormal series that was recently renewed for a second season by the Discovery-backed broadcaster, is now collaborating with Painless on two additional projects for Travel Channel.
Under the deal, Saffi will showrun, develop, and produce unscripted series with a focus on paranormal and mystery programming. He will be based at Painless’ East Coast office and will also work closely with the West Coast team including Jim Casey, Chief Executive Officer, Nicole Reed, Vice President of Development, and Ross Kaiman, Vice President of Creative.
Starting out as a cinematographer, Saffi worked with brands including Calvin Klein and Volvo before serving as director of photography on Ghost Adventures (Travel Channel), Moonshiners (Discovery), and Reinventing the Meal (Cooking Channel). He then moved on to become showrunner of...
- 2/13/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Travel Channel's "The Dead Files" returns on Saturday, July 12th, with its Season 6 premiere, and to help get you ready for the chills to come, we have a sneak peek to share as Amy and Steve head to Florida City.
In an all-new season of Travel Channel’s hit original series “The Dead Files,” premiering Saturday, July 12th, at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt, former NYPD Homicide Detective Steve Dischiavi and medium Amy Allan head back on the road to help beleaguered homeowners as they uncover paranormal histories and mysteries buried within all-new haunted locations.
Moving to a new night of the week, the series' sixth season features 13 hour-long episodes – each rife with gripping stories, eerie occurrences, and shocking conclusions.
In the season premiere Steve and Amy travel to Florida City, Florida – a town ravaged by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 – to help a frightened family terrorized by disturbing paranormal activity.
In an all-new season of Travel Channel’s hit original series “The Dead Files,” premiering Saturday, July 12th, at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt, former NYPD Homicide Detective Steve Dischiavi and medium Amy Allan head back on the road to help beleaguered homeowners as they uncover paranormal histories and mysteries buried within all-new haunted locations.
Moving to a new night of the week, the series' sixth season features 13 hour-long episodes – each rife with gripping stories, eerie occurrences, and shocking conclusions.
In the season premiere Steve and Amy travel to Florida City, Florida – a town ravaged by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 – to help a frightened family terrorized by disturbing paranormal activity.
- 7/9/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
One of the best damned paranormal shows ever created, Travel Channel's "The Dead Files," is gearing up for its sixth season premiere, and we have all the details you need to prep for the chills to come.... and make no mistake - they will come.
From the Press Release
Former NYPD Homicide Detective Steve Dischiavi and medium Amy Allan are well-respected experts in their individual fields. Partnered together, they form a powerful paranormal investigative duo with a proven track record of uncanny accuracy.
In an all-new season of Travel Channel’s hit original series “The Dead Files,” premiering Saturday, July 12, at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt, Dischiavi and Allan head back on the road to help beleaguered homeowners as they uncover paranormal histories and mysteries buried within all-new haunted locations. Moving to a new night of the week, the series' sixth season features thirteen hour-long episodes – each rife with gripping stories,...
From the Press Release
Former NYPD Homicide Detective Steve Dischiavi and medium Amy Allan are well-respected experts in their individual fields. Partnered together, they form a powerful paranormal investigative duo with a proven track record of uncanny accuracy.
In an all-new season of Travel Channel’s hit original series “The Dead Files,” premiering Saturday, July 12, at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt, Dischiavi and Allan head back on the road to help beleaguered homeowners as they uncover paranormal histories and mysteries buried within all-new haunted locations. Moving to a new night of the week, the series' sixth season features thirteen hour-long episodes – each rife with gripping stories,...
- 6/3/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
It's no secret that we here at Dread Central love "The Dead Files" on Travel Channel. With the show set to return on March 8th, the network has released a promo video featuring some of the series' most terrifying and unforgettable moments along with a sneak peek of the Season Four premiere. Check it out!
Synopsis:
From the Jersey Shore to Death Valley, the Appalachians to the Great Lakes, Travel Channel’s captivating series “The Dead Files” returns for a new season of unforgettable paranormal investigations. The extraordinary duo – retired homicide detective Steve Dischiavi and medium Amy Allan – team up once again to investigate claims of frightening, unexplained activity in haunted locations across America to help quell fears and restore peace to their clients. Season Four, with thirteen hour-long episodes, premieres Friday, March 8, at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt and features some of the most terrifying, disturbing and high-stakes cases yet.
Synopsis:
From the Jersey Shore to Death Valley, the Appalachians to the Great Lakes, Travel Channel’s captivating series “The Dead Files” returns for a new season of unforgettable paranormal investigations. The extraordinary duo – retired homicide detective Steve Dischiavi and medium Amy Allan – team up once again to investigate claims of frightening, unexplained activity in haunted locations across America to help quell fears and restore peace to their clients. Season Four, with thirteen hour-long episodes, premieres Friday, March 8, at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt and features some of the most terrifying, disturbing and high-stakes cases yet.
- 2/23/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
If you have yet to see an episode of Travel Channel's outstanding series "The Dead Files," holy cow, are you missing out on the spookiest hour of television you're ever likely to see. Word of Season 4 has come our way. Read on for details.
From the Press Release
From the Jersey Shore to Death Valley, the Appalachians to the Great Lakes, Travel Channel’s captivating series “The Dead Files” returns for a new season of unforgettable paranormal investigations. The extraordinary duo – retired homicide detective Steve Dischiavi and medium Amy Allan – team up once again to investigate claims of frightening, unexplained activity in haunted locations across America to help quell fears and restore peace to their clients. Season Four, with thirteen hour-long episodes, premieres Friday, March 8, at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt and features some of the most terrifying, disturbing and high-stakes cases yet.
In each episode, Allan and Dischiavi travel to a different U.
From the Press Release
From the Jersey Shore to Death Valley, the Appalachians to the Great Lakes, Travel Channel’s captivating series “The Dead Files” returns for a new season of unforgettable paranormal investigations. The extraordinary duo – retired homicide detective Steve Dischiavi and medium Amy Allan – team up once again to investigate claims of frightening, unexplained activity in haunted locations across America to help quell fears and restore peace to their clients. Season Four, with thirteen hour-long episodes, premieres Friday, March 8, at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt and features some of the most terrifying, disturbing and high-stakes cases yet.
In each episode, Allan and Dischiavi travel to a different U.
- 1/31/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
If you read our recent interview with retired NYPD Homicide Detective Steve Dischiavi, co-star of Travel Channel's "The Dead Files," you heard about his first investigation with medium Amy Allan, and now you can watch it as a "lost episode"!
From the Press Release:
Travel Channel’s popular series “The Dead Files,” featuring retired NYPD Homicide Detective Steve Dischiavi and medium Amy Allan, launches it first-ever web exclusive episode – the "Lost Episode." Debuting today on TravelChannel.com, this special episode follows Dischiavi and Allan as they look back on their very first investigation together several years ago and the never-before-seen shocking case that pre-dated their hit series “The Dead Files.” At a bed and breakfast in Denver, Colorado, the duo investigate claims of terrifying paranormal activity experienced by the distraught owner and his guests. Dischiavi delves into the property’s history to uncover a gruesome unsolved murder. Meanwhile, Allan...
From the Press Release:
Travel Channel’s popular series “The Dead Files,” featuring retired NYPD Homicide Detective Steve Dischiavi and medium Amy Allan, launches it first-ever web exclusive episode – the "Lost Episode." Debuting today on TravelChannel.com, this special episode follows Dischiavi and Allan as they look back on their very first investigation together several years ago and the never-before-seen shocking case that pre-dated their hit series “The Dead Files.” At a bed and breakfast in Denver, Colorado, the duo investigate claims of terrifying paranormal activity experienced by the distraught owner and his guests. Dischiavi delves into the property’s history to uncover a gruesome unsolved murder. Meanwhile, Allan...
- 10/6/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
The date 4/20 means different thing to different people, but for paranormal junkies like us here at Dread Central, it means just one thing: the return of "The Dead Files" to Travel Channel!
From the Press Release:
Travel Channel brings back an all-new season of its compelling one-hour paranormal investigative series “The Dead Files,” featuring retired NYPD Homicide Detective Steve Dischiavi and medium Amy Allan as they travel throughout the country to uncover the unexplained disturbances in each locale.
The new thirteen-episode season kicks off on Friday, April 20th, at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt with a special one-hour investigation of the notorious Lizzie Borden House, and once again, pairs the no-nonsense detective, who investigates physical evidence, with the gifted medium, who channels the dead. They explore each crime scene separately from each other, joining together only at the end to compare notes and deliver some startling results to the homeowner.
From the Press Release:
Travel Channel brings back an all-new season of its compelling one-hour paranormal investigative series “The Dead Files,” featuring retired NYPD Homicide Detective Steve Dischiavi and medium Amy Allan as they travel throughout the country to uncover the unexplained disturbances in each locale.
The new thirteen-episode season kicks off on Friday, April 20th, at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt with a special one-hour investigation of the notorious Lizzie Borden House, and once again, pairs the no-nonsense detective, who investigates physical evidence, with the gifted medium, who channels the dead. They explore each crime scene separately from each other, joining together only at the end to compare notes and deliver some startling results to the homeowner.
- 4/2/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
If you’re having trouble deciding which sci-fi shows to watch and/or record tonight, make sure to factor in the two from the Travel Channel: the return of Ghost Adventures and the new The Dead Files. If it’s unscripted paranormal that you’re after, the Travel Channel is definitely your destination. Sorry, absolutely couldn’t resist.
But especially if you’re a fan of Wednesdays’ Ghost Hunters and the new Paranormal Witness on Syfy, we’re happy to be bringing you news of more shows that are right up your (dark) alley!
Here’s the press release:
Travel Channel Journeys To The Other Side With The Launch Of A New Original Investigative Series “The Dead Files” On Friday, September 23 At 10:00 Pm Et/Pt
New Series to be Paired with Season Five of “Ghost Adventures,” Featuring Travails of the Popular Paranormal Investigative Team as They Explore Haunted...
But especially if you’re a fan of Wednesdays’ Ghost Hunters and the new Paranormal Witness on Syfy, we’re happy to be bringing you news of more shows that are right up your (dark) alley!
Here’s the press release:
Travel Channel Journeys To The Other Side With The Launch Of A New Original Investigative Series “The Dead Files” On Friday, September 23 At 10:00 Pm Et/Pt
New Series to be Paired with Season Five of “Ghost Adventures,” Featuring Travails of the Popular Paranormal Investigative Team as They Explore Haunted...
- 9/23/2011
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
With the drought of theatrical horror films hitting the multiplex this October, what's a horror fan to do to get his/her fix in our most favorite of months? We don't know about you guys, but we're heading to TV, where Travel Channel celebrates "Weekends to Die For" throughout October, beginning with the new original mini-series "Making Monsters" premiering on Sunday, October 2 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt.
From the Press Release:
"Making Monsters" is a four-part, one-hour series that introduces viewers to the innovators and masterminds of the monster and creature animatronics industry. The October weekends of chills is augmented with all new episodes on Fridays of “Ghost Adventures” at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt and new original detective vs. psychic series “The Dead Files” at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt. The month culminates with a special Halloween-themed "Weekends to Die For" block of programming featuring "Bizarre Foods Halloween Special" and "Halloween Crazy.
From the Press Release:
"Making Monsters" is a four-part, one-hour series that introduces viewers to the innovators and masterminds of the monster and creature animatronics industry. The October weekends of chills is augmented with all new episodes on Fridays of “Ghost Adventures” at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt and new original detective vs. psychic series “The Dead Files” at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt. The month culminates with a special Halloween-themed "Weekends to Die For" block of programming featuring "Bizarre Foods Halloween Special" and "Halloween Crazy.
- 9/13/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Here at Dread Central we're big fans of paranormal investigation shows. Sure, a lot of them suck, but those that don't are like chocolates left on your pillow at bedtime. Who can resist? The Travel Channel is getting ready to take viewers on a paranormal journey every Friday night beginning September 23 with its haunting new investigative series "The Dead Files". Read on for the details.
From the Press Release:
“The Dead Files” is an original investigative series premiering on Travel Channel at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt. The new one-hour series pairs a hard-nosed detective, who looks at the physical evidence, with a gifted psychic communicator, who has her well established sixth sense to work with. They explore each crime scene on their own and only join together at the end to compare notes and discover some shocking results. “The Dead Files” will be paired with the fifth season of...
From the Press Release:
“The Dead Files” is an original investigative series premiering on Travel Channel at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt. The new one-hour series pairs a hard-nosed detective, who looks at the physical evidence, with a gifted psychic communicator, who has her well established sixth sense to work with. They explore each crime scene on their own and only join together at the end to compare notes and discover some shocking results. “The Dead Files” will be paired with the fifth season of...
- 8/6/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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