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Listen to “Two Sentence Horror Stories” Creator Vera Miao on the Beyond the Scares: Emotional Catharsis & Healing in Horror ATX Television Episode
June 17, 2021

Listen to “Two Sentence Horror Stories” Creator Vera Miao on the Beyond the Scares: Emotional Catharsis & Healing in Horror ATX Television Episode

Vera Miao, creator, and guest writer/director of “Two Sentence Horror Stories” sits on an impressive panel for the ATX Television podcast episode Beyond the Scares: Emotional Catharsis & Healing in Horror. This episode covers: ‘The fundamental aim of Horror may be to thrill, spook, and scare — but like any genre, great horror can also […]

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EMMYS: Punam Patel revels in becoming a “Special” role model around the globe
May 20, 2021

EMMYS: Punam Patel revels in becoming a “Special” role model around the globe

“Punam Patel may be a brown, curvy woman on the surface, but fans of her character Kim on Netflix’s short-form comedy Special see her as a woman with a tender heart and the roar of a lion.” “It’s important to remind people that you can be confident, and still doubt yourself,” Patel says. “In season two, you […]

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Netflix’s “Special” Has A Lot Left To Say About Disabled Lives and Gay Sex
May 19, 2021

Netflix’s “Special” Has A Lot Left To Say About Disabled Lives and Gay Sex

“I want gay sex and “Special” to be synonymous,” O’Connell told HuffPost. “I want my show to be known for topping, bottoming, top anxiety, lube ― all those things. I want to take the mystery and shame out of gay sex by depicting it as I’ve experienced it: erotic, humiliating, empowering, funny and intense, all within […]

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Check Out “Special” Season 2 Trailer and Cameos!
May 1, 2021

Check Out “Special” Season 2 Trailer and Cameos!

Don’t be sad that it’s ending, be happy that we got to experience two bold, proud, and super gay seasons of Stage 13 and Netflix’s “Special“! Entertainment Weekly got the exclusive first look at the “Special” season 2 trailer which highlights some returning and brand new faces (like Leslie Jordan!! HELLO!!!). And if you haven’t […]

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Introducing the New Cast Members of “Special” Season 2
April 15, 2021

Introducing the New Cast Members of “Special” Season 2

Please welcome: Charlie Barnett (Russian Doll), Max Jenkins (Dead To Me), Ana Ortiz (Ugly Betty), Utkarsh Ambudkar (The Mindy Project), Lauren Weedman (Looking), newcomer Buck Andrews, Anjali Bhimani (Modern Family), Ajay Mehta (This is Us) and Karan Soni (Miracle Workers) to the cast of “Special” season 2! Also we must yell that THEE Leslie Jordan (Will & Grace) will appear in a guest-starring role!! “Special” was written, inspired by, and stars Ryan O’Connell! […]

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Watch: James Goldman of TSHS and Ve’ondre Mitchell of HRC Talk About Being Young and Trans #TDOV
March 31, 2021

Watch: James Goldman of TSHS and Ve’ondre Mitchell of HRC Talk About Being Young and Trans #TDOV

To celebrate Transgender Day Of Visibility​ 2021, we held a candid conversation with two transgender rising stars that we absolutely adore! Actor James Goldman of Two Sentence Horror Stories​ episode “Elliot” and Human Rights Campaign Foundation Youth Ambassador and TikTok influencer Ve’ondre Mitchell discuss the importance of pronouns, trans portrayal in media, ending transphobia and […]

“Family Style” wins twice at the 2021 LA American Advertising Awards
March 27, 2021

“Family Style” wins twice at the 2021 LA American Advertising Awards

“Family Style” is back at it again with the wins! The LA American Advertising Awards ‘are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, recognizing creative excellence and the very best advertising both in local competitions and nationwide’! The Asian food and pop culture series “Family Style” has won gold in the category Internet Commercial (featuring […]

Introducing ‘Two Sentence Horror Stories’ Season 3 Showrunner, Lisa Morales!
March 18, 2021

Introducing ‘Two Sentence Horror Stories’ Season 3 Showrunner, Lisa Morales!

“Queen Sugar” writer and producer Lisa Morales joins Season 3 of ‘Two Sentence Horror Stories‘ as Executive Producer and Showrunner! Two Sentence is also welcoming Liz Alper, a writer on The Rookie and story editor of Chicago Fire, as producer; and joining story editor Lekethia Dalcoe, a playwright and actor. Returning team members include Stephanie Adams-Santos and Sehaj […]

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Special Season 2 has Announced its Return Date!
March 10, 2021

Special Season 2 has Announced its Return Date!

“Special” Season 2 will be chic-er, longer, gayer! This season, episodes will be extended from 15 minutes to half an hour, we meet some new cast members, and get to experience a wonderful prom. Mark your calendars and buckle up, the final round of 8 episodes will be released exclusively to Netflix on May 20th, […]

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Parvesh Cheena of “Family Style” Invites You Into His Home
February 18, 2021

Parvesh Cheena of “Family Style” Invites You Into His Home

The Chicago Reader met with one of Stage 13’s “Family Style” hosts, Parvesh Cheena to talk about his life, career, and future! “…before Cheena’s talents aired for millions on network television, the Illinois native’s acting roots trace back to Chicago, where he launched his career in the hub of improv comedy and theater. Cheena, who […]

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Learn More About What “Two Sentence Horror Stories” Is All About
February 11, 2021

Learn More About What “Two Sentence Horror Stories” Is All About

“The [episode themes] can be complicated but eventually get distilled into a simple statement as each episode ends with two sentences (thus the title) that are both a recap and a commentary on what has just transpired.” … “It is really the hit at the end of each episode,” Levine says of the concerns over […]

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Welcome Stage 13’s new Head of Scripted Content, Elaine Chin
February 5, 2021

Welcome Stage 13’s new Head of Scripted Content, Elaine Chin

“Throughout my career, I have always sought out opportunities to work with talented creators with unique and compelling voices – and with organizations at the forefront of change and advancement in the entertainment industry,” Chin added. “Breaking ground, creating new forms of content, and finding new talent have always been my core missions.  So, I […]

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The Advocate Mag Dives into the Talent Behind Episodes “Bag Man” and “Elliot” of Two Sentence Horror Stories
January 12, 2021

The Advocate Mag Dives into the Talent Behind Episodes “Bag Man” and “Elliot” of Two Sentence Horror Stories

“In this conversation, Goldman and Joynt are joined by queer executive producer Liz Levine; queer Latinx writer Stephanie Adams-Santos; and the series creator Vera Miao, the queer Asian-American powerhouse behind the entire show. They talk about the language of monsters, the metaphors between horror and queerness, filming in Canada during a pandemic, and what it […]

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“Two Sentence Horror Stories” Returns To The CW This January
January 6, 2021

“Two Sentence Horror Stories” Returns To The CW This January

CW‘s critically-acclaimed horror series “Two Sentence Horror Stories” is back this January for its second season. Designed to subvert classic horror tropes by centering everyday people and diverse perspectives, the half-hour series taps into universal primal fears while tackling provocative social and […]

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“Two Sentence Horror Stories” Returns to The CW This Month [Poster]
January 4, 2021

“Two Sentence Horror Stories” Returns to The CW This Month [Poster]

Inspired by the viral fan fiction, “Two Sentence Horror Stories” is back with brand new episodes on The CW next week, and we’ve been provided with some colorful new art today.
Season Two premieres on January 12 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on The CW Network. […]

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Read More About ‘Two Sentence Horror Stories’ Season 2 with Daily Dead
December 22, 2020

Read More About ‘Two Sentence Horror Stories’ Season 2 with Daily Dead

Our friends at Daily Dead got exclusive access to ‘Two Sentence Horror Stories’ Season 2 key art! See what they had to say about the new season! Check out Season 1 on Netflix and the OG web series with Warner Bros. TV on Facebook! See some interviews with the talent behind the screen here! Let […]

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The CW Sets Season Premiere Dates For ‘Two Sentence Horror Stories’ and More
October 29, 2020

The CW Sets Season Premiere Dates For ‘Two Sentence Horror Stories’ and More

“With the COVID-19 pandemic having wreaked havoc on production, the CW’s “fall” season is being winterized. The strangest TV season in memory will continue in January and February with the network setting premiere dates for 11 returning series and three new ones: Walker, Superman & Lois and Trickster.”

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21 Underrated Horror Movies You Haven’t Seen and Can Stream Right Now
October 21, 2020

21 Underrated Horror Movies You Haven’t Seen and Can Stream Right Now

“As the new kid on the block, HBO Max has a long way to go to shore up its horror bonafides. Most of its offerings this year are either run-of-the-mill mainstream flicks like Annabelle Comes Home and Jeepers Creepers or rando vintage shockers. Still, you can find a few lesser-known gems in the bunch.”

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Catch “Family Style” in Los Angeles Daily News
October 15, 2020

Catch “Family Style” in Los Angeles Daily News

“…for any culture there’s always that connection point with food…” – Stacy Fan, Foodie Fam member. “Family Style” Season 2 was briefly interrupted by the pandemic and we were forced to reconsider much of our season in what topics we covered and how we shot it. We luckily came together to create a wonderful season […]

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How “Family Style” Completed A Second Season During a Pandemic
October 8, 2020

How “Family Style” Completed A Second Season During a Pandemic

“Family Style” Season 2 began filming in the beginning of 2020, and as the spread of the pandemic became global, it ended up shutting down production. Luckily, we were able to get six episodes filmed before shut down, and the silver lining is that our final two episodes ended up being a wonderful experience with […]

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