To commemorate International Women’s Day, The Paley Center for Media will host a quarterly series of conversations exploring the media’s role in providing a diverse and inclusive platform for women, with the 89-year-old Puerto Rican legendary actress among the women set to take part.
The series will kick off with its inaugural event on International Women’s Day, Monday, March 8 at 10:00 am ET/7:00 am PT on the Paley Center’s dedicated channel on Verizon Media’s Yahoo Entertainment.
Choosing to Challenge: How Women Are Leading the Way, will focus on women’s roles as leaders in our society and address some of the most significant issues facing all women, according to the organization.
In addition to Moreno, the panel will include Misty Copeland, ballerina, author, and philanthropist; Hon. Val Demings, U.S. Representative (FL-10); Cynthia Erivo, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and producer; Julie Foudy, espnW writer and soccer commentator, ESPN; Rita Moreno, actor and activist; Norah O’Donnell, anchor and managing editor, CBS Evening News; Phylicia Rashad, actor and director; and moderator Alicia Menendez, anchor, MSNBC’s American Voices with Alicia Menendez.
The series is made possible by support from John H. Josephson and Carolina F. Zapf.
“The Paley Center for Media is thrilled to present the first of a series of programs with influential women, who will share their experiences and raise awareness about the significant role the media can play in equality, opportunity, and representation to help create a more inclusive world,” said Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley Center’s President & CEO. “We are grateful to John H. Josephson and Carolina F. Zapf for their most generous support of this in-depth series, as well as Verizon’s continued commitment to providing a platform for diverse voices.”
“This PaleyImpact series will convene prominent women to discuss the media’s influence in amplifying women’s voices and the role it plays in helping to create a more gender equal world,” said Josephson and Zapf. “We are proud to support the Paley Center and we look forward to hearing the perspectives of the many distinguished women joining for this important series and to celebrate their numerous achievements and contributions to society.”
The quarterly series is part of The Paley Center for Media’s commitment to promoting diverse voices in media and entertainment. Similar programs have included the Paley Center’s series addressing antisemitism, racial justice and social equality, COVID-19, and celebrations of Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.
Rosa Salazar is coming undone for a special preview…
The 34-year-old Latina actress is set to appear at the Paley Center for Media’s 13th annual PaleyFest Fall TV Previews.
The fest will take place on September 5-15 at the Paley Centerin Beverly Hills and feature new shows from the fall 2019 television season as well as returning favorites from broadcast, cable and streaming services.
As an added bonus, the Paley Center in New York will host free PaleyFest Fall TV Previews screenings on September 6-8.
The event will feature screenings of new shows like Salazar’s Amazon series Undone, which will have its special screening on Friday, September 6, 2019. Salazar will then participate in a conversation with fellow cast members Angelique Cabral and Constance Marie, as well as series creators and executive producers Kate Purdy & Raphael Bob-Waksberg, and director Hisko Hulsing.
Undone, an adult animated dramedy series, explores “the elastic nature of reality” through its central character, Alma (Salazar). After getting into a near fatal car accident, Alma discovers she has a new relationship with time and uses this ability to find out the truth about her father’s death.
But Salazar, Cabral and Constance Marie aren’t the only Hispanic talent scheduled to appear.
Jessica Camacho and Lindsay Mendez are scheduled to appear alongside their All Risecast mates on Thursday, September 12.
Hailing from CBS, the legal dramatakes a look inside the chaotic, hopeful and sometimes absurd lives of judges, prosecutors and public defenders as they work with bailiffs, clerks and cops to get justice for the people of Los Angeles amidst a flawed legal process.
Meanwhile, Izabella Alvarez, Carlos Alazraqui and Sonia Manzano will appear on the panel for Nickelodeon’s animated series The Casagrandes preview screening and conversation on Sunday, September 15.
A spin-off of The Loud House created by Chris Savino, The Casagrandes centers on Ronnie Anne and Bobby Santiago as they adjust to their new life in Great Lakes City where they now live with their big, loving and chaotic multi-generational Casagrande family.
Here’s the complete lineup:
NBC Presents Perfect Harmony, Sunnyside and Bluff City Law Thursday, September 5, 2019 6 PM: Preview reception 7 PM: Perfect Harmony screening and conversation
Featured talent from Perfect Harmony includes: Bradley Whitford – Executive Producer, “Arthur Cochran” Anna Camp, “Ginny” Will Greenberg, “Wayne” Geno Segers, “Dwayne” Tymberlee Hill, “Adams Adams” Rizwan Manji, “Reverend Jax” Spencer Allport, “Cash” Lesley Wake Webster, Executive Producer/Creator/Writer Jason Winer, Executive Producer/Director Adam Anders, Executive Producer Jon Radler, Executive Producer
Amazon Presents Undone: Friday, September 6, 2019 6 PM: Preview reception 7 PM: Screening and conversation
Featured talent from Undone includes: Rosa Salazar, “Alma” Angelique Cabral, “Becca” Constance Marie, “Camila” Kate Purdy, Creator & Executive Producer Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Creator & Executive Producer Hisko Hulsing, Director
Spectrum Originals Presents Mad About You: Saturday, September 7, 2019 1 PM: Preview reception 1:30 PM: Preview screening and conversation
Featured talent from Mad About You includes: Helen Hunt, “Jamie Buchman” Paul Reiser, “Paul Buchman”
The CW Presents Batwoman, Nancy Drew, and Katy Keene: Saturday, September 7, 2019 6 PM: Preview reception 6:30 PM: Nancy Drew preview screening and conversation 7:45 PM: Batwoman preview screening and conversation
Featured talent from Nancy Drew includes: Kennedy McMann, “Nancy Drew” Scott Wolf, “Carson Drew” Additional talent for Nancy Drew and Katy Keene to be announced
Fox Presents Almost Family, Prodigal Son, and Bless the Harts: Monday, September 9, 2019 6 PM: Preview reception 7 PM: Almost Family preview screening and conversation
Featured talent from Almost Family to be announced
Hulu Presents Wu-Tang: An American Saga and Dollface: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 6 PM: Preview reception 7 PM: Wu-Tang: An American Saga preview screening and conversation (suggested for mature audiences) 8:30 PM: Dollface preview screening and conversation
Featured talent from Wu-Tang: An American Saga includes: Alex Tse, Co-Creator, Writer, and Executive Producer The RZA, Co-Creator, Writer, and Executive Producer
Featured talent from Dollface includes: Kat Dennings, “Jules”/Executive Producer Brenda Song, “Madison” Esther Povitsky, “Izzy” Jordan Weiss, Creator/Executive Producer Ira Ungerleider, Executive Producer / Showrunner
CBS Presents All Rise and Bob Abishola: Thursday, September 12, 2019 6 PM: Preview reception 7 PM: Bob ♥Abishola preview screening and conversation 8:00 pm All Rise preview screening and conversation
Featured talent from Bob Abishola includes: Billy Gardell, “Bob” Folake Olowofoyeku, “Abishola” Al Higgins, Executive Producer/Co-creator Gina Yashere, Producer/”Kemi”
Featured talent from All Rise includes: Simone Missick, “Lola Carmichael” Wilson Bethel, “Mark Callan” Marg Helgenberger, “Judith Benner” Alex Brinson, “Luke Watkins” Jessica Camacho, “Emily Lopez” Lindsay Mendez, “Sara Castillo” Ruthie Ann Miles, “Sherri Kansky” Greg Spottiswood, Executive Producer Sunil Nayar, Executive Producer
TNT Presents Chasing the Cure: Friday, September 13, 2019 6 PM: Preview reception 7 PM: Preview screening and conversation
Featured talent from Chasing the Cure includes: Ann Curry, Anchor and Executive Producer Kim Bondy, Showrunner and Executive Producer Michael Bloom, SVP, Unscripted Series and Specials, TNT/TBS
ABC Presents mixed-ish, Emergence, and Stumptown: Saturday, September 14, 2019 1 PM: Preview reception 1 PM: mixed-ish preview screening and conversation
Featured talent from mixed-ish includes: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, “Paul Johnson” Tika Sumpter, “Alicia Johnson” Christina Anthony, “Denise” Arica Himmel, “Bow Johnson” Ethan William Childress, “Johan Johnson” Mykal-Michelle Harris, “Santamonica Johnson” Gary Cole, “Harrison Johnson” Karin Gist, Executive Producer, Showrunner Peter Saji, Executive Producer
Netflix Presents Disenchantment: Sunday, September 15, 2019 6 PM: Preview Reception 7 PM: Preview screening and conversation
Featured talent includes: Matt Groening, Creator & Executive Producer Josh Weinstein, Executive Producer Abbi Jacobson, “Bean” Nat Faxon, “Elfo”
New York’s Paley Center for Media will mark the 35th anniversary of Wheel of Fortune with a special exhibition and a live event featuring the 60-year-old half-Puerto Rican television personality.
“Wheel of Fortune: 35 Years as America’s Game” will include the participation of executive producer Harry Friedman and on-air personalities White and Pat Sajak looking back at the show’s history.
The exhibit will run from November 15 to December 3, with free admission to the public. The ticketed PaleyLive event is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm ET on November 15.
The exhibit features interactive games, fan-favorite memorabilia like the ceramic Dalmatian named Sheldon, White’s gowns and videos about the show’s history.
During the live event, Sajak, White and Friedman will talk about the show’s daily production, relive memorable moments and take questions from the audience. WABC-TV reporter Sandy Kenyon will moderate the conversation, which will feature video clips from the show’s run.
“No other game show has entertained America like Wheel of Fortune,” said Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley Center’s President & CEO. “We’re thrilled to welcome generations of fans to experience the exciting world of their favorite game show, and to continue the Paley Center’s commitment to presenting unique and immersive exhibit experiences.”
The CBS Television Distribution show, which is produced by Sony, is commemorating its anniversary season with special bonus-round options and enhanced sweepstakes prizes. It continues to be a solid ratings performer, jockeying with Jeopardy! and Family Feud for the top spot among syndicated TV game shows.
The Paley Centerfor Media’s 10th PaleyFest Fall TV Previews lineup has been revealed, with the 31-year-old half-Cuban American actress among this year’s panelists.
The weeklong event will take place September 8 to 13 in Los Angeles, and offer screenings and panels for major new fall series, including CBS’ Pure Genius, starring Annabele.
CBS will screen its highly anticipated medical drama, which was created by Jason Katims and stars Dermot Mulroney, on Monday, September 12 at 7:00 pm. Afterwards, the network will host a special panel discussion with the show’s cast members and executive producers.
“PaleyFest Fall TV Previewsoffers TV enthusiasts a chance to view highly anticipated fall programs through premiere screenings and exclusive conversations with TV’s most-talked about stars and creators,” said Maureen J. Reidy, president and CEO of the Paley Center for Media. “The Paley Center’s public programs allow fans access to never-before-seen content in an intimate and exciting way, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to present our tenth annual line-up.”
For those unable to get out to Beverly Hills, the Paley Center in New York will have free screenings on September 10 and 11, and official media sponsor Hulu will be putting up clips and recorded versions of the panels later in the month.
Here’s a look at the schedule:
Monday, September 12 – CBS 6:00 p.m. Doors Open / Reception begins (food & drinks included) 7:00 p.m. Screening of “Pure Genius” 7:45 p.m. “Pure Genius” panel featuring:
Dermot Mulroney, “Dr. Walter Wallace”
Augustus Prew, “James Bell”
Odette Annable, “Zoe”
Reshma Shetty, “Dr. Talaikha Channarayapatra”
Aaron Jennings, “Dr. Malik Water”
Ward Horton, “Dr. Scott Strauss”
Brenda Song, “Angie”
Jason Katims, Executive Producer
Michelle Lee, Executive Producer
Jussie Smollett is bringing his Empire to this year’s PaleyFest…
Fox’s hip-hop drama Empire, starring the 32-year-old Brazilian American actor/singer, will make its debut at the 33rd annual PaleyFest Los Angeles in March, headlining the lineup unveiled by the Paley Center for Media.
Smollet will be joined onstage by the show’s leads Terrence Howard and newly minted Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson and other cast members, as well as creators Lee Daniels and Danny Strong and executive producer Ilene Chaiken.
Empire will be joined by panels featuring the casts and creators of FX’s anthology Starz drama Power, which launches it third season in June; and Fox’s freshman Scream Queens.
Also on the schedule this year: Fear The Walking Dead on March 19 and ABC’s Scandalon March 15.
This year’s William S. Paley Television Festival runs March 11-20 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Here’s the list so far of panels with Latino cast and crew making an appearance, along with dates and times:
Scandal (7:30 PM)
Moderator: TBA
Kerry Washington, “Olivia Pope” Guillermo Diaz, “Huck” Darby Stanchfield, “Abby Whelan”
Katie Lowes, “Quinn Perkins”
Tony Goldwyn, “President Fitzgerald ‘Fitz’Grant”
Jeff Perry, “Cyrus Beene”
Bellamy Young, “Mellie Grant”
Joshua Malina, “David Rosen”
Scott Foley, “Jake Ballard”
Portia de Rossi, “Elizabeth North”
Cornelius Smith Jr., “Marcus Walker”
Joe Morton, “Rowan Pope”
Shonda Rhimes, Creator & Executive Producer
Betsy Beers, Executive Producer
Saturday, March 19
Fear the Walking Dead (2 PM)
Moderator: TBA
Kim Dickens, “Madison Clark”
Cliff Curtis, “Travis Manawa”
Frank Dillane, “Nick Clark”
Alycia Debnam-Carey, “Alicia Clark”
Lorenzo James Henrie, “Christopher Manawa” Ruben Blades, “Daniel Salazar” Mercedes Mason, “Ofelia Salazar”
Colman Domingo, “Victor Strand”
Dave Erickson, Showrunner/Executive Producer/Co-Creator/Writer
Gale Anne Hurd, Executive Producer
Sunday, March 20
Power (2 PM)
Moderator: TBA
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, “Kanan” & Executive Producer
Omari Hardwick, “James ‘Ghost’ St. Patrick” Lela Loren, “Angela Valdes” Naturi Naughton, “Tasha St. Patrick”
Joseph Sikora, “Tommy Egan”
Courtney Kemp Agboh, Creator, Showrunner, and Executive Producer
Rodriguez and her cast mates, including Andrea Nevado, Jamie Camil, Ivonne Coll and Justin Baldoni, will take part in a special presentation to speak about the acclaimed CW series, which earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Comedy Series.
The Jane the Virgin panel presentation will take place on Sunday, March 15 at 4:00 pm at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
PaleyFest is a must-see pop cultural event produced by the Paley Center that brings fans together with the talent behind their favorite shows. The audience enjoys episodes or highlights of the featured work, followed by panel discussions and Q&A sessions.
But Rodriguez and her Jane the Virgin cast members aren’t the only Latinos to take center stage…
Guillermo Diaz, who portrays Huck on ABC’s Scandal, will take part in the show’s presentation on Sunday, March 8 at 7:00 pm.
Tyler Posey, who portrays Scott McCall on MTV’s Teen Wolf, will participate in the show’s presentation on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 pm.
Lea Michele, who stars as Rachel Berry on Fox’s musical dramedy Glee, will take part in the show’s presentation on Friday, March 13 at 7:00 pm.
Friday, March 13: Glee* (7:00pm) Moderator: TBA
Jane Lynch, “Sue Sylvester” Lea Michele, “Rachel Berry” Chris Colfer, “Kurt Hummel” Amber Riley, “Mercedes Jones” Darren Criss, “Blaine Anderson” Dot-Marie Jones, “Shannon Beiste”
Saturday, March 14: Arrow & The Flash (4:00pm) Arrow: Moderator and panelists to be announced
The Flash Moderator: TBA
Grant Gustin, “Barry Allen/The Flash” Jesse L. Martin, “Det. Joe West” Tom Cavanagh, “Dr. Harrison Wells” Candice Patton, “Iris West” Rick Cosnett, “Det. Eddie Thawne” Danielle Panabaker, “Dr. Caitlin Snow” Carlos Valdes, “Cisco Ramon” Greg Berlanti, Executive Producer Andrew Kreisberg,Executive Producer
Saturday, March 14: Modern Family (8:00pm) Moderator: TBA
Ty Burrell, “Phil Dunphy” Julie Bowen, “Claire Dunphy” Ed O’Neill, “Jay Pritchett” Sofia Vergara, “Gloria Delgado-Pritchett” Jesse Tyler Ferguson, “Mitchell Pritchett” Eric Stonestreet, “Cameron Tucker” NolanGould, “Luke Dunphy” Sarah Hyland, “Haley Dunphy” ArielWinter, “Alex Dunphy”\
SteveLevitan, Creator & Executive Producer
Sunday, March 15: Jane The Virgin (4:00pm) Moderator: TBA
Gina Rodriguez, “Jane Villanueva” Andrea Nevado, “Xiomara Villanueva” Jamie Camil, “Rogelio De La Vega” Ivonne Coll, “Alba Villanueva” Brett Dier, “Michael Cordero Jr.” Justin Baldoni, “Rafael Solano” Yael Grobglas, “Petra Solano” Jennie Urman, Executive Producer & Showrunner Ben Silverman, Executive Producer
