#Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes’ Next Netflix Show Will Be White House Murder Mystery “The Residence”
Having explored the sexcapades of Regency England and the scams and lies of Anna Delvey, Shonda Rhimes is turning her attention to foul play at the White House. The woman behind “Bridgerton” and...
BY Rachel MontpelierMarch 8, 2022Trailer Watch: Julia Garner Gets Caught “Inventing Anna” in Shonda Rhimes’ New Netflix Show
“Her name is Anna Delvey, or Anna Sorokin — no one’s sure,” a journalist says in the trailer for “Inventing Anna.” “She’s either a rich German heiress...
BY Rachel MontpelierJanuary 14, 2022“Bridgerton” Spinoff About Queen Charlotte Greenlit By Netflix
Looks like Lady Whistledown missed the scoop: The Hollywood Reporter confirms that a “Bridgerton” spinoff has received a series order from Netflix. Currently untitled, the limited series...
BY Women and HollywoodMay 17, 2021Netflix Orders Seasons 3 and 4 of “Bridgerton” Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
We won’t need to rely on Lady Whistledown for hot goss about the fate of “Bridgerton.” Netflix has renewed its biggest hit for Seasons 3 and 4 ahead of its Season 2 premiere. A...
BY Laura BergerApril 13, 2021Laverne Cox Has Podcast in the Works at Shondaland Audio
Laverne Cox is branching out into the podcast world. According to Deadline, the history-making actress is set to host a weekly show produced by Shondaland Audio and iHeartMedia. Premiering in...
BY Rachel MontpelierDecember 23, 2020Trailer Watch: It’s a Social Season Like No Other in Shondaland’s “Bridgerton”
The social season has begun and the pressure is on. The new trailer for Shonda Rhimes’ first Netflix show, “Bridgerton,” features glimpses of lavish balls, romantic escapades, and...
BY Rachel MontpelierDecember 15, 2020Trailer Watch: Debbie Allen Reimagines a Classic Ballet in “Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker”
Debbie Allen gives the Sugar Plum Fairy a makeover in “Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker.” A new trailer for the upcoming Netflix documentary sees the “Fame” actress and...
BY Laura BergerNovember 13, 2020Teaser Watch: A Mysterious Gossip Columnist Makes Mischief in Shondaland’s “Bridgerton”
Shonda Rhimes’ first Netflix series looks to be an addictive mash-up of Jane Austen, “Gossip Girl,” and, well, other Shondaland shows. A new teaser has dropped for the Regency...
BY Rachel MontpelierNovember 2, 2020SeriesFest Announces Women Writing Comp Winner, Second Shondaland Women Directing Mentorship, & More
The sixth edition of SeriesFest, a non-profit org and festival championing episodic storytelling, has confirmed several programs dedicated to gender parity and inclusivity. In addition to announcing...
BY Rachel MontpelierApril 20, 2020An Episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” Helped Raise Awareness of Sexual Assault, Study Finds
Shonda Rhimes’ TV empire — which includes “Grey’s Anatomy,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Scandal,” and a number of other beloved series...
BY Laura BergerDecember 6, 2019Shonda Rhimes Is Starting Her Own Podcast Company
Having made her mark in television, theater, and social justice, Shonda Rhimes is now set to conquer the podcast game. Deadline reports the mogul is executive producing a slate of podcasts for...
BY Rachel MontpelierOctober 17, 2019Shonda Rhimes and Dove Launch Inclusive Image Database #ShowUs
Seventy percent of women don’t see themselves reflected in media images. “Grey’s Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes revealed this startling statistic at the the 2019 edition of...
BY Rachel MontpelierJuly 1, 2019Apply Now: Shondaland and SeriesFest Women Directing Mentorship
Shonda Rhimes is a long-time supporter of women directors. Just look at the credits on her series. “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scandal,” “How to Get Away with...
BY Laura BergerNovember 30, 2018Quote of the Day: Shonda Rhimes on Why Women Should Brag
Thanks to Imposter Syndrome, the societal expectation that they be humble and polite, and the patriarchy’s general dismissal of their accomplishments, women can find it hard, even distasteful,...
BY Rachel MontpelierOctober 16, 2018Shondaland Announces First Slate of Netflix Series
Shondaland’s massive empire continues to grow. Netflix has announced the first slate of series being developed by TV titans Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers and their Shondaland team....
BY Laura BergerJuly 23, 2018Shonda Rhimes Bringing Con Artist Anna Delvey’s Story to Netflix
Shonda Rhimes has lined up her first Netflix series. The mogul, who signed a huge deal with Netflix last summer, will adapt Jessica Pressler’s New York Magazine feature on con artist/phony...
BY Rachel MontpelierJune 11, 2018Shonda Rhimes Being Inducted into TV Academy Hall of Fame
The woman who introduced the world to Meredith Grey, Olivia Pope, and Annalise Keating is being recognized alongside all-time TV greats. Shonda Rhimes has built an empire on the small screen, and...
BY Laura BergerOctober 13, 2017Shonda Rhimes Signs Multi-Year Deal with Netflix
After a longstanding partnership with ABC, Shonda Rhimes is the latest top showrunner to make the move from network television to Netflix, Deadline reports. While current shows such as “Grey’s...
BY Kelsey MooreAugust 14, 2017Jaina Lee Ortiz to Star in “Grey’s Anatomy” Spinoff Set in Firehouse
Jaina Lee Ortiz is joining the Shondaland empire. The “Rosewood” actress will star in ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff in the works at Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland, Deadline reports. The...
BY Alice ThorpeJuly 27, 2017Ellen Pompeo to Make Directorial Debut on “Grey’s Anatomy”
Even after 13 seasons, “Grey’s Anatomy” continues to blaze trails. This time, the broken barrier is behind the camera: “Grey’s” headliner Ellen Pompeo is set to make her directorial...
BY Rachel MontpelierJanuary 27, 2017Shonda Rhimes Honored with International Emmy Founders Award
Who runs the world? Shonda Rhimes. The TV mogul, creator, and producer will be receiving a special honor at the International Emmy Awards Gala this coming Monday, The Seattle Times reports. Tony...
BY Casey CiprianiNovember 21, 20165,000 Women Descend on Washington D.C. to Discuss the #StateofWomen
Yesterday, I was one of the masses (and I mean masses) of women, and a couple of men in the audience for the United State of Women conference, sponsored by The White House. I was blown away by...
BY Melissa SilversteinJune 15, 2016Shonda Rhimes on PGA Diversity Award: “It’s Not Trailblazing to Write the World As It Actually Is”
Shonda Rhimes delivered a tongue-in-cheek speech challenging writers and producers to be more inclusive while receiving the PGA’s Norman Lear Achievement Award at the PGA Awards on Saturday....
BY Women and HollywoodJanuary 25, 2016