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Here!
Here TV is an American premium television network targeting LGBT audiences. Launched in 2002, Here TV is available nationwide on all major cable systems, fiber optics systems, and Internet TV providers as either a 24/7 premium subscription channel, a video on demand (VOD) service, and/or a subscription video on demand (SVOD) service. Here TV is actively involved in the LGBT community and offers sponsorship to yearly events such as gay pride events and film festivals as well as supporting a number of community organizations. In 2013, Here TV programming became available on the YouTube paid channels. Programming Here TV offers a variety of programming targeted toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Here TV both produces original programming and acquires programming to air on the network. The channel airs original series, movies, documentaries, talk shows, reality series, and comedy specials. Notable Shows ''Dante's Cove'' Created by Michael Costanza an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She's Living For This
''She's Living for This'' is an American television comedy and variety series created by Keith Levy and Josh Rosenzweig. The show currently airs on LGBT cable network here!. The series stars drag performer Sherry Vine. The series premiered on February 24, 2012. here! produced six episodes for season one. The network announced a second season of the show to begin production in the summer 2012 for a fall 2012 premiere. In 2012, it was announced that episodes of ''She's Living for This'' would be made available on online video service Hulu. Premise ''She's Living for This'' provides a modern update on the classic TV variety show standard set by the likes of Sonny & Cher, Carol Burnett, and Benny Hill. Each half-hour episode features LGBT comics and entertainers. The show consists of comedy sketches, special guests, musical numbers, and short films. Cast Main cast * Sherry Vine serves as the show's host and takes on various roles during the various skits and performances. Guest st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dante's Cove
''Dante's Cove'' is an American LGBT-oriented supernatural soap opera which aired on here! from October 7, 2005 through December 21, 2007. Created and written by Michael Costanza and directed by Sam Irvin, the series combines elements of the horror and soap opera genres in telling the story of Kevin (Gregory Michael) and Toby (Charlie David), a young couple seeking to be together and to overcome the dark mystical forces that conspire to separate them. The show debuted to a mixed critical reception. Although an announcement was made regarding a fourth season, no fourth season was produced. Plot Young couple Kevin and Toby arrive in Dante's Cove, home to a sect dedicated to the supernatural religion Tresum. By freeing the charismatic Ambrosius from his magical imprisonment, Kevin reignites a rivalry between Ambrosius and the Tresum Avatar Grace that has simmered for over 150 years. Ambrosius's obsession with claiming Kevin and Grace's own obsession with avenging herself on Ambrosiu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lair
''The Lair'' is an American gay-themed vampire television series produced by here! in 2007. The first season consisted of six episodes and wrapped production in January 2007. The first two episodes premiered on June 1, 2007. Season 2 consisted of nine episodes and debuted on September 5, 2008. A third season of 13 episodes was announced in September 2008 and Colton Ford confirmed that filming took place in October and November 2008. Season 3 premiered September 4, 2009. Cast Main * Peter Stickles as Damian Courtenay, leader of a vampire coven and owner of The Lair * David Moretti as Thom Etherton, reporter for a local newspaper * Dylan Vox as Colin, Damian's second in command * Brian Nolan as Frankie, The Lair's human janitor * Colton Ford as Sheriff Trout, the island's sheriff * Jesse Cutlip as Jonathan, Thom's overly jealous boyfriend (season 1) * Beverly Lynne Beverly Lynne is an American actress who is mainly showcased in erotic film. Life and career After attendin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Josh
''Just Josh'' is an American talk show hosted by television personality, writer, and director Josh Rosenzweig. Filmed on location throughout New York City, Rosenzweig conducts celebrity interviews, visits premiere VIP events, and discusses all things pop culture. The show premiered on LGBT-targeted network here! on January 28, 2011. here! produced 19 episodes for season one, and has begun production on the show's second season. In 2012 it was announced that episodes of ''Just Josh'' will be made available on online video service Hulu. Premise In each ''Just Josh'' episode, host Josh Rosenzweig visits a popular New York City destination. He has been seen taking fencing lessons, country line dancing, and takes an aerobics class with Cherie Lily. The show then returns to the studio where Rosenzweig interviews guests of particular interest to here!'s LGB audience. Guests to date have included Molly Shannon, Isabella Rossellini, Duran Duran, Judith Light and Tabatha Coffey. E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For & Against
''For & Against'' is an American talk show hosted by Jim Morrison that currently airs on the LGBT channel here!. Each episode features Morrison discussing issues that affect the LGBT community. Morrison also interviews policymakers and pundits spanning the political landscape. The show provides news and headlines from an LGBT perspective. ''For & Against'' premiered on January 6, 2012. here! is producing 24 episodes for season one. In 2012 it was announced that episodes of ''For & Against'' will be made available on online video service Hulu. Premise Progressive commentator Jim Morrison hosts this new 30-minute political analysis series. Speaking directly to the LGBT population about politics, politicians, and policies, ''For & Against'' offers viewers the chance to explore headlines through a uniquely LGBT lens. Each episode features Morrison digging deeper into topical issues, ranging from campaign financing to current and future White House policy directly affecting the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
From Here On OUT
''From Here on OUT'' is an American sitcom on Here TV, starring Terry Ray, T.J. Hoban, Suzanne Whang, Juliet Mills, Austin Robert Miller, Adrian Gonzalez and Michael Lanham. The series, which premiered on February 28, 2014, is the first original gay sitcom created by a gay network. Synopsis After years of failed attempts, aging gay writer Jimmy Randall ( Terry Ray) finally sells his show ''Guy Dubai: International Gay Spy'' to the 18 year-old President of the tiny, financially strapped cable network Here TV Here TV is an American premium television network targeting LGBT audiences. Launched in 2002, Here TV is available nationwide on all major cable systems, fiber optics systems, and Internet TV providers as either a 24/7 premium subscription channe ... with the deal breaking proviso that Jimmy ''must'' hire an openly gay leading man. With a non-existent budget, that “proviso” was the easiest thing on Jimmy’s to do list when he casts breathtakingly sexy and talented ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Here Media
Here Media Inc. is an LGBT-oriented media company. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the company produces and distributes niche content focused on LGBT consumers. History Here Media was founded in 2009 by Paul Colichman and Stephen P. Jarchow when Here Networks LLC and Regent Releasing, Regent Entertainment Media Inc. formed a business combination with PlanetOut Inc. The company was initially established by a different name in December 2000. At that time, Online Partners agreed to acquire PlanetOut Inc., PlanetOut Corp., creating PlanetOut Partners Inc. In 2002, privately held Here TV was launched and made available in 50 million homes. On October 14, 2004, PlanetOut joined NASDAQ under the ticker symbol (LGBT). In November 2005, PlanetOut acquired LPI Media, publisher of ''The Advocate (LGBT magazine), The Advocate'', ''Out (magazine), OUT'', ''HIV Plus'', and Alyson Books. In 2008, Regent Entertainment Media Inc. (now known as Here Publishing Inc. and currently a subsidiary of Here ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Costanza
Michael Costanza is an American filmmaker and writer/director. He began his career in the Art Department on feature films at Paramount. He then went on to direct short films and music videos. His short ''Mama Said'' screened at Sundance and in the Official Selection of films in Competition at The Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Palme d'Or award. ''Mama Said'' is a critique of Race relations and pop culture of 60’s America. ''Mama Said'' also screened on The Sundance Channel. The Collingswood Story ''The Collingswood Story'' is a 2002 American Screenlife (film format), computer screen supernatural horror film written and directed by Mike Costanza, Michael Costanza, and starring Stephanie Dees, Johnny Burton, Grant Edmonds, and Diane Behrens. ... is Costanza's screenlife horror film. Made years before Zoom, FaceTime, and Video conferencing were mainstream, the film explores the lives of a young couple attempting a long distance relationship via webcams. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Millbern
David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel. In the Books of Samuel, he is described as a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying Goliath, a champion of the Philistines, in southern Canaan. David becomes a favourite of Saul, the first king of Israel; he also forges a notably close friendship with Jonathan, a son of Saul. However, under the paranoia that David is seeking to usurp the throne, Saul attempts to kill David, forcing the latter to go into hiding and effectively operate as a fugitive for several years. After Saul and Jonathan are both killed in battle against the Philistines, a 30-year-old David is anointed king over all of Israel and Judah. Following his rise to power, David c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Networks In The United States
Television, sometimes shortened to TV, is a telecommunication Media (communication), medium for transmitting moving images and sound. The term can refer to a television set, or the medium of Transmission (telecommunications), television transmission. Television is a mass medium for advertising, entertainment, news, and sports. Television became available in crude experimental forms in the late 1920s, but only after several years of further development was the new technology marketed to consumers. After World War II, an improved form of black-and-white television broadcasting became popular in the United Kingdom and the United States, and television sets became commonplace in homes, businesses, and institutions. During the 1950s, television was the primary medium for influencing public opinion.Diggs-Brown, Barbara (2011''Strategic Public Relations: Audience Focused Practice''p. 48 In the mid-1960s, color broadcasting was introduced in the U.S. and most other developed countri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
