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The Girlfriend Experience 1x01 (Starz) co-directed by Amy Seimetz
2016-04-10
Law student Christine Reade is introduced to the world of transactional relationships in this original anthology series. Providing “The Girlfriend Experience”—an emotional and sexual relationship offered at a high price—gives Christine a rush of control and intimacy, but she soon finds herself juggling two very different lives.
Directed & written by Amy Seimetz and Lodge Kerrigan
Based on the film by Steven Soderbergh
Premieres on Starz on April 10

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High Strung (US Release) Co-written by Janeen Damian
2016-04-08
When a hip hop violinist busking in the New York subway encounters a classical dancer on scholarship at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, sparks fly. With the help of a hip hop dance crew they must find a common ground while preparing for a competition that could change their lives forever.
High Strung (2016)
1h 36min | Drama, Music, Romance
8 April 2016 (USA)
Director: Michael Damian
Writers: Janeen Damian, Michael Damian
Stars: Keenan Kampa, Nicholas Galitzine, Jane Seymour

Be Here Now: The Andy Whitfield Story (US Release) - Doc by Lilbet Foster
2016-04-08
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLxoDqVG3bE
As though life is imitating art, actor and sex-symbol, Andy Whitfield, had just become a star as the lead in the hit television series,’Spartacus,’ when he is faced with his biggest personal challenge – life-threatening cancer. ‘Be Here Now’ is a feature documentary that follows him on his dramatic journey to cure himself
2016 – Documentary
Director: Lilibet Foster
Starring: Andy Whitfield, Vashti Whitfield
Opening in Theaters in New York on April 8th & Los Angeles on April 15th

The Boss (US Release) co-written by Melissa McCarthy
2016-04-08
A titan of industry is sent to prison after she’s caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America’s latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget.
The Boss
Comedy
8 April 2016 (USA)
Director: Ben Falcone
Writers: Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Steve Mallory
Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Schaal, Kristen Bell

The Invitation (US Release) Directed by Karyn Kusama
2016-04-08
A haunted man attending a dinner party at the house he once called home becomes gripped with paranoia that his ex-wife and her new husband are harboring an insidious agenda
The Invitation
100 min – Horror, Thriller
Opens on April 8 + on VOD on Netflix
Directed by Karyn Kusama
Written by Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi
Produced by Martha Griffin, Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi, Nick Spicer
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Nashville 4x14 (ABC) Directed by Lily Mariye
2016-04-06
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaGgheRifcA
A familiar face-Juliette Barnes-finally returns to NASHVILLE after receiving treatment for postpartum depression and finds herself at a critical crossroads upon her homecoming.
Known for her role as nurse Lily Jarvik on NBC’s ER during 15 years, Lily Mariye is making her TV directorial debut on Nashville’s April 6 episode What I Cannot Change, which marks the return of Hayden Panettiere’s character Juliette Barnes to the ABC show.
While continuing her acting career in ER and shadowing episodes helmed by Jonathan Kaplan and Lesli Linka Glatter, she ventured into directing in 2000 with the short film The Shangri-la Café, loosely based on her family’s history and produced during her time at the AFI Directing Workshop For Women.
In 2012, she wrote and directed the award-winning feature Model Minority and entered the Disney ABC/DGA Directing Program, which led her to shadow, then direct, episodes of Nashville.
A fan of the show herself, Lily Mariye is more than familiar with the music business, having followed the career of her husband of 30 years, four-time Grammy Award nominee and best-selling saxophone player Boney James.
Nashville 4×14 (Airs on ABC on April 6)
“What I Cannot Change”
Directed by Lily Mariye
Written by Taylor Hamra
Edited by Lizzy Calhoun
Guest stars: Ed Amatrudo, David Alford, Jeananne Goosen, Keean Johnson, Alicia Witt, Mark Collie, Jessy Scram, Simalee Montano & Shane McRae.

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No Home Movie (US Release) Doc by Chantal Akerman
2016-04-01
No Home Movie is a portrait by Akerman, the daughter, of Akerman, the mother, in the last years of her life.
No Home Movie (France, Belgium)
115 min | Documentary
US release on April 1
Directed by Chantal Akerman
Stars: Chantal Akerman, Natalia Akerman

Grimm 5x15 (NBC) Directed by Karen Gaviola
2016-04-01
Grimm 5×15 (NBC)
“Skin Deep”
Directed by Karen Gaviola (Supergirl, Lost)
Written by Michael Golamco

The Midnight Man (US Release) Co-written by Brinna Kelly
2016-03-31
When Grady, an assassin with a genetic disorder that renders him unable to feel pain, is sent on a high-stakes assignment, his world is turned upside-down after an attack when he awakens to discover that he can feel pain for the first time in his life. With the clock ticking and his greatest asset gone, Grady will go head-to-head with his greatest fears and unspeakable enemies, while experiencing a tactile world he never could have imagined.
The Midnight Man
Crime, Thriller
March 31st, 2016 (USA, limited)
Director: D.C. Hamilton
Writers: D.C. Hamilton, Brinna Kelly
Stars: Will Kemp, Brinna Kelly, William Forsythe

Legends of Tomorrow 1x09 (CW) Written by Beth Schwartz & Grainne Godfree
2016-03-31
Ray (Brandon Routh), Sara (Caity Lotz) and Kendra (Ciara Renée) are shocked after they watch the Waverider fly off without them, leaving them stranded in the ‘50s. After waiting months for their teammates to come back, the three realize they must move on with their lives.
Legends of Tomorrow 1×09 (CW)
“Left Behind”
Written by Beth Schwartz & Grainne Godfree
Directed by John Showalter

The 100 3x09 (CW) Directed by Uta Briesewitz
2016-03-31
The 100 3×09 (CW)
“Stealing Fire” Airs on March 31, 2016
Directed by Uta Briesewitz

Criminal Minds 11x19 (CBS) Directed by Tawnia McKiernan
2016-03-30
Criminal Minds 11×19
“Tribute” – Airs March 30, 2016
Directed by Tawnia McKiernan
Written by Virgil Williams

Supernatural 11x17 (CW) Directed by Nina Lopez-Corrado
2016-03-30
Sam and Dean battle a pair of werewolves who have captured two victims. Just as the brothers are about to win, one of the werewolves shoots Sam. Dean gets his brother and the victims out of the house but learns a pack of werewolves are hot on their tail, hoping to kill them all.
Supernatural 11×17 (CW)
“Red Meat” – Airs on March 30, 2016
Directed by Nina Lopez-Corrado
Written by Robert Berens & Andrew Dabb
Guest cast: Lisa Berry; Suki Kaiser, Toby Levins, Eileen Pedde, Erin Way
Film Editing by Nicole Baer
Assistant editor: Nancy Bettcher Hurley

X Company 2x10 (CBC) Co-written by Stephanie Morgenstern
2016-03-30
X Company 2×10 (CBC)
“August 19th”
Written by Mark Ellis, Stephanie Morgenstern

Le Coeur Régulier (French release) by Vanja d'Alcantara
2016-03-30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T2F4AaRiig
Le Coeur Régulier (France, Belgium, Canada)
French theatrical release: March 30, 2016
Written & directed by Vanja d’Alcantara
Based on the novel by Olivier Adam
Stars: Isabelle Carré, Jun Kunimura, Niels Schneider, Masanobu Andô

La Passion d'Augustine (French release) by Léa Pool
2016-03-30
In a small convent school in rural Quebec, Mother Augustine provides a musical education to young women no matter their socio-economic background. However, with the looming changes brought by Vatican II and Quebec’s Quiet Revolution, the school’s future is at peril.
La Passion d’Augustine (Canada)
French theatrical release: March 30, 2016
Director: Léa Pool
Writers: Léa Pool, Marie Vien
Stars: Valérie Blais, Céline Bonnier, Anne-Élisabeth Bossé

The Path 1x01 (Hulu) created by Jessica Goldberg
2016-03-30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CJGX50Pt4s
A man who converts to a controversial following suffers from a crisis of faith.
The Path 1×01 (Hulu)
Created by Jessica Goldberg
Starring Aaron Paul, Michelle Monaghan and Hugh Dancy

iZombie 2x16 (CW) Directed by Mairzee Almas
2016-03-29
Liv consumes the brain of a recently murdered stripper and uncovers some extremely useful information. Meanwhile, Blaine isn’t quite himself lately, and Ravi makes a startling discovery. Lastly, Major and Ravi are helping Peyton move back in with Liv when she receives a surprising phone call.
iZombie 2×16 (CW)
“Pour Some Sugar, Zombie” – Airs March 29, 2016
Directed by Mairzee Almas
Written by Diane Ruggerio-Wright
Guest stars: Malcolm Goodwin, Aly Michalka

The Flash 2x17 (CW) Directed by Alice Troughton
2016-03-29
After the shocking revelation that Zoom is Jay Garrick (Teddy Sears), Barry (Grant Gustin) is more determined than ever to get back to Earth-2 to stop Zoom forever.
The Flash 2×17 (CW)
“Flash Back”
Director: Alice Troughton
Written by Aaron Helbing & Todd Helbing

The Magicians 1x11 (Syfy) Written by Leah Fong
2016-03-28
The Magicians 1×11 (Syfy)
“Remedial Battle Magic”
Written by Leah Fong

Elementary 4x18 (CBS) Directed by Christine Moore
2016-03-27
Elementary 4×18 (CBS)
“Ready or Not” – Airs on March 27, 2016
Directed by Christine Moore
Written by Bob Goodman

Grimm 5x14 (NBC) Directed by Lee Rose
2016-03-25
Grimm 5×14 (NBC)
“Lycanthropia”
Directed by Lee Rose (XIII: The Series, Tru Blood)
Written by Jeff Miller

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (US Release) written by Nia Vardalos
2016-03-25
After spending most of their time focusing on their troubling teenage daughter, Toula and Ian are facing marital problems while also having to deal with yet another Greek wedding – this time, even bigger and fatter.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Comedy
25 March 2016
Director: Kirk Jones
Writer: Nia Vardalos

Scandal 5x15 (ABC) Directed by Regina King
2016-03-24
Scandal 5×15 (ABC)
(March 24, 2016)
Directed by Regina King

Nashville 4x12 (ABC) Written by Sibyl Gardner
2016-03-23
Nashville (ABC)
4×12
Written by Sibyl Gardner

Limitless 1x19 (CBS) Directed by Lexi Alexander
2016-03-22
Brian’s double life unravels when Senator Morra makes contact just as Brian’s placed under 24-hour surveillance by the FBI following his rogue trip to Russia. Also, Mike and Ike tell an already suspicious Rebecca about Brian’s off-book interaction with Morra’s henchman, Sands.
Limitless 1×19 (CBS)
“A Dog’s Breakfast” – Airs March 22, 2016
Directed by Lexi Alexander
Written by Jenna Richman
RECURRING CAST:
Bradley Cooper (Senator Edward Morra)
Michael Shaw (Agent Mike)
Tom Degnan (Agent Ike)
Michael Devine (FBI Tech James)
Musto Pelinkovicci (Stavros)
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Shadowhunters 1x11 (Freeform) Directed by Mairzee Almas
2016-03-22
Shadowhunters 1×11 (Freeform)
“Blood Calls to Blood”
Director: Mairzee Almas

The Flash 2x16 (CW) Lauren Certo & Lilah Vandenburgh
2016-03-22
Deciding to blow off some steam, Barry and the team head out for a night on the town only to encounter an unexpected speedster who is up to no good.
The Flash 2×16 (CW)
“Trajectory”
Written by Lauren Certo & Lilah Vandenburgh
Directed by Glen Winter
Guest star: Tone Bell

Jane The Virgin 2x15 (CW) Directed by Melanie Mayron
2016-03-21
Rafael and Petra are new parents but Petra is already back to work and appears to be not interested in motherhood.
Jane The Virgin 2×15 (CW)
“Chapter Thirty-Seven” – Airs on March 21, 2016
Directed by Melanie Mayron
Written by Sarah Goldfinger
Guest star: Ana De la Reguera

Once Upon a Time 5x14 (ABC) Written by Jane Espenson
2016-03-20
Once Upon a Time 5×14 (ABC)
“Devil’s Due ”
Directed by Alrick Riley
Written by Jane Espenson
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