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Congratulations to RMG client MICHAEL KATLEMAN on having his fourth pilot picked up to series. You can read the full article from Deadline.com here: http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/shane-brennans-pilot-starring-jon-tenney-rebecca-romijn-gets-series-order-at-tnt/  

  Maxim Magazine’s first issue of the new year features food host and enthusiast Adam Richman. Notorious for his love affair with food, in this article Adam will teach you how to prepare a delicious cure for your New Years Day hangover -also a recipe to keep handy for future hangovers in 2013.  

Join RMG client Simon Majumdar on a culinary journey through the dishes that kicked off America’s favorite food tradition. Simon will show us how to make Sobaheg, a stew that was served at the first Thanksgiving meal. Tune in Sunday, November 4th at 8pm ET. http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/back-in-time-for-thanksgiving/index.html

Be sure to tune in and set your DVR’s for all new series Crash and Bernstein, airing tonight at 8:30 pm on Disney XD.  Crash is Executive Produced by RMG client Mike Larsen (Real Time w/ Bill Maher), and centers around Wyatt Bernstein, a boy desperately wishing for a brother he could do fun “dude” stuff with. …

Congrats to RMG client Norman Buckley, whose film The Pregnancy Project, took home an Imagen Award for Best Primetime Special/Movie of the Week.  Star Alexa Vega also took home an award for Best Actress. Pregnancy Project is an original movie for Lifetime, based on the true story of Gaby Rodriguez, the 18-year-old Washington state high school student …

Previously known for co-writing songs with Steven Stater and Nell Benjamine, RMG client and composer Ben Toth has been added to the Sleepless in Seattle musical team. Sleepless, based on the 1993 Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan film, now has a full creative team in place and will open at the Pasadena Playhouse June, 2013.  Lonny Price was set …

We are pleased to announce that RMG client MIKE LARSEN has been nominated for an Emmy for his work on Real Time with Bill Maher in the Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series category.

Award winning correspondent and RMG client Christof Putzel has been nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy. http://www.emmyonline.tv/mediacenter/news_33rd_nominations.html

Be sure to check out the latest Variety article on CRASH AND BERNSTEIN, with a great mention to RMG client and showrunner MIKE LARSEN (Real Time with Bill Maher). The new Disney XD series just rounded out their cast, and production is under way – read all about it by clicking the link: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118056463  

Congrats to RMG clients Michael Katleman (Executive Producer/Director) and series regular Lee Thompson Young on the fourth season pickup of TNT’s Rizzoli and Isles.  Rizzoli has established itself as the network’s flagship series, consistently pulling in millions of viewers and making it the highest rated returning cable series.  You can read the full story on …

After two decades since the original, the DALLAS series reboot premieres tonight at 9 pm on TNT.  Congratulations to Cynthia Cidre, Mike Robin, and RMG client Ken Topolsky for bringing this show back to life in such an inspired way. Also, RMG clients Randy Zisk (Revenge, Grey’s Anatomy, Monk) and Michael Katleman (Falling Skies, Scandal, …

TNT’s hit drama returns tonight at 9 pm, starring RMG client Lee Thompson Young alongside Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander.  RMG client Michael Katleman serves as Executive Producer/Director on what promises to be the best season yet.  You can check out the Season 3 teaser right here: Based on characters created by best-selling crime novelist …

RMG client Reed Alexander has been offered a book deal with Rodale Publishing.  The publication date is Fall, 2013.  Check out his feature spread in the May issue of People on stands now!

Red Stag by Jim Beam® has teamed up with our client, comfort food czar and Travel Channel® television host Adam Richman to bring the unexpected combination of bourbon and food to fans 21+ all acrossAmerica through the Track the Red Stag Food Truck Tour.

Our client Kristin Hanggi (Rock of Ages) will create and direct SURF THE MUSICAL, featuring the songs of The Beach Boys and written by Burton Young.  It will premiere at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas this summer.  You can read all about it on Broadwayworld.com right here: Broadwayworld.com

Within the past week, our client Christof Putzel’s documentary “Sex, Lies, and Cigarettes” has won a Prism Award from the Entertainment Industries Council and The Carl Spielvogel Award for Best International Business News Reporting from The Overseas Press Club.

We are very pleased to announce that manager Eileen Stringer has joined Rain Management Group.  You can check out the full announcement on Deadline right here: http://www.deadline.com/2012/04/eileen-stringer-joins-rmg-as-new-manager/  

Check out this fantastic interview on Ology.com with RMG client NORMAN BUCKLEY, director of hit shows like PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, GOSSIP GIRL, and THE OC. http://ology.com/post/66328/interview-director-norman-buckley-on-the-worlds-of-pretty-little-liars-gossip-girl-the-o-c-  

RMG client Quddus will host ABC’s new unscripted series Duets, to premiere this summer.  The series features music superstars Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles, Lionel Richie, and Robin Thicke as they set out across the country looking for two undiscovered singers to be their duets partners. Quddus, remembered by many for his time spent on MTV’s TRL, …

Our client PETER MACMANUS has written Hurt People, a drama series for Graham King’s GK-tv set to star CSI alum William Peterson.  The project centers on Hollis Brown (Petersen), a veteran hitman employed by the crime family that killed his wife. Brown has been enlisted to hunt down his estranged daughter who is intent on destroying …

Be sure to check out our client MICHAEL SPOUND on tonight’s all-new episode of Hart of Dixie – “Tributes and Triangles”. The show stars Rachel Bilson as fast-talking New Yorker and brand new doctor Zoe Hart, trying to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a cardio-thoracic surgeon. Tune in or set your DVR’s for …

Check out RMG client JB Smoove as he plays along actors, musicians and NBA legends in this year’s NBA Celebrity All Star Game. It will air tonight at 7PM EST on ESPN. For more information go to: http://www.nba.com/2012/allstar/2012/02/16/celebrity-game-release/index.html

RMG client and food personality Simon Majumdar was recently taping a web series episode in the Seattle area.  Here’s an article in from the local press: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2012/feb/19/business-spotlight-bainbridges-small-screen-up/

RMG is pleased to announce that writer/director Jan Eliasberg has been accepted into the prestigious Fox Writer’s Intensive Program.  Only ten writers were accepted out of 300 applicants. The Intensive program is designed to introduce experienced writers with unique voices, backgrounds, life and professional experiences that reflect diverse perspectives to a wide range of Fox …

Our client Ana White has a new video on her website (www.ana-white.com) in which she shows how to make a Turned Leg Coffee Table.  Ana’s site in the most popular on-line source for handmade furniture plans and this video shows how easy her designs are to build.  

Tonight’s gripping episode of BLUE BLOODS with our client DONNIE WAHLBERG tackles tough and often talked about issues on guns, family protection, and safety concerns.  When a stray bullet comes inches of taking his child’s life, Danny Reagan (played by Donnie) is forced to recognize his cop instincts may not always lead to keeping his …

Be sure to check out our client MICHAEL SPOUND (Must Love Dogs, The Ring, The Event, Rubicon) in tonight’s all new episode of SOUTHLAND.  Tune in or set your DVR’s for 10 pm on TNT. You can see the official teaser for tonight’s episode, “Community”, right here: SOUTHLAND SNEAK PEEK    

Hallmark Hall of Fame’s A Smile as Big as The Moon premieres Jan. 29th at 9 pm on ABC.  Smile was directed by RMG client JIM SADWITH (Elvis, Sinatra) and stars John Corbett as a football coach and special education teacher determined to take his students to space camp. Based on a true story and the memoir …

The Pregnancy Project, a Lifetime original movie directed by RMG client NORMAN BUCKLEY (Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl, The Client List), premieres Saturday, January 28th at 8 pm.  The film starring Alexa Vega, is based on the true story of Gaby Rodriguez, the 18-year-old Washington state high school student who pretended to be pregnant in …

Tonight’s episode of Castle, “Embarrassment of Bitches”, will air on ABC at 10pm!  The episode was written by our client and Consulting Producer ROB HANNING.  Be sure to tune in or DVR!

Check out the amazing trailer for SPARTACUS: VENGEANCE, the all new season for STARZ premiering this month and featuring clips from RMG client and director TJ SCOTT.  

Be sure to check out tonight’s episode of NIKITA, airing at 8 pm on CW, directed by our client DERAN SARAFIAN. Check out the official teaser. More info at CW RIGHT HERE.

Be sure to check out the Winter premiere of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, returning tonight at 8 pm on ABC Family and directed by our client NORMAN BUCKLEY.  You can check out the preview right here!! CLICK FOR PREVIEW

Don’t miss tonight’s special holiday EUREKA episode, written by RMG client Eric Tuchman. Featuring four different styles of animation, the episode airs on SyFy Channel at 8/7c.  Eureka stars Colin Ferguson and Salli Richardson-Whitfield, centering around a remote town where people with the best scientific minds are tucked away to build futuristic inventions for the …

We are pleased to announce that RMG client DAVID INGBER is premiering his live production, ZOMBIES ACTUALLY…AN UNDEAD MUSICAL, at the Margery Opera House for the New Orleans Fringe Festival. The comedic play follows Curtis, an outcast at a Texas high school, who reinvents himself when turned into a zombie. David, who has performed his …

RMG client MARC KUDISCH is starring in a new musical, THE BLUE FLOWER. Featured at the Second Stage Theater in New York, creative duo Jim and Ruth Bauer present a visually unique production exploring the relationship between four friends through the first half of the 20th century. Marc, whom Bloomberg.com describes as putting on “the …

RMG is pleased to announce that client JORDAN HAWLEY, with Carol Mendelsohn’s production company, has sold a pilot, THE HOLLOWS, to the CW.  Mendelsohn (executive producer of the CSI Series, creator of CSI: NY, CSI: Miami), Julie Weitz (president of Mendelsohn Productions) and Hawley (writer and producer for Smallville and Wildfire) will executive produce, with …

RMG is happy to anounce client MICHAEL KATLEMAN has signed on to direct Hannibal Classics’ feature RED SQUAD. Responsible for productions such as Touchback, All Things Fall Apart and Setup, Hannibal’s exciting new action film focuses on an elite mercenary group enlisted by the DEA to take on a drug cartel. Katleman previously directed the …

We are pleased to announce that our client KAREN JANSZEN has sold a music-driven 1 hour drama pilot to ABC Studios/ABC called SOMEONE LIKE ME along with songwriting powerhouses Stephen Schwartz (Multi-Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy Award-winning lyricist/songwriter of Wicked, Godspell, Enchanted) and John Ondrasik (Multi-Platinum, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, a/k/a Five for Fighting) and producer Richard …

Check out the teaser for ABC Family’s new episode of THE LYING GAME, airing Monday, October 3rd at 8 pm.  The new episode is directed by our client Norman Buckley, so be sure to tune in or set your DVR’s. watch?v=hDFGhIXbe4o    

Our client and Director/Producer MICHAEL KATLEMAN is at the helm of Memphis Beat yet again, directing the second season finale which airs tonight, Tuesday, August 16 at 9/8c on TNT. You can check out a sneak preview of tonight’s finale right now:Memphis Beat Teaser To check out more of Michael’s work, visit his website by …

Be sure to check out tonight’s episode of Pretty Little Liars, “Surface Tension”, directed by our client Norman Buckley.  Tune in or set your DVR for ABC Family at 8 pm! To check out the video teaser for tonight’s show – CLICK HERE.

After a couple months of construction, we are pleased to launch the new RMG website and BUZZ page!  We wanted to build and improve upon the last site by bringing you even more great client news, videos, and exciting content that we love while packaging it in a more streamlined way that is easy to …

Our client DAVID JAMES ELLIOTT stars alongside Candace Cameron Bure in Truth Be Told, a FOX family movie for television from P&G and Walmart.  The premiere is this Saturday, April 16th so be sure to tune in and set your DVR.  Check out the movie synopsis and trailer below! When leading marriage counselor Annie Morgan …

RMG client DAVID JAMES ELLIOTT has started shooting Darren Star’s new pilot for ABC, Good Christian Bitches.  David will play the role of ‘Ripp’, husband to ‘Darlene’ who is played by Kristin Chenoweth.  The show stars Leslie Bibb as ‘Amanda’, a mother of two and onetime “mean girl” in high school who returns home to …

Best of luck to RMG clients JANINE SHERMAN BARROIS and OWEN SMITH tonight at the Image Awards, which will be live on FOX at 8 p.m. EST.  Janine is nominated for Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series for her work on CBS’ Criminal Minds.  Owen is part of the writing team nominated for TBS hit …

RMG client NORMAN BUCKLEY directed tonight’s episode of Gossip Girl, “While You Weren’t Sleeping”.  Be sure to tune in or set your DVR for 9 p.m. on the CW.

RMG client GINA GIONFRIDDO’s rich comedy “Becky Shaw” is garnering spectacular reviews in it’s London run.  Please check out this particular column from Michael Billington of The Guardian. The Guardian, Friday 21 January 2011 The Almeida has a strong track-record in producing American plays. And it was of one of its favoured sons, Neil LaBute, …

Tony nominated director & writer Kristin Hanggi will hold a teleseminar and classes in Los Angeles entitled, Introduction to The Creative Gym: An Artist’s Process. Is there an idea that’s pulling at your heart? Something that’s calling you – but you’re stuck getting it out? After years of working with writers, Kristin developed a specific …

MIKE LARSEN’s latest column in Huffington Post tackles the recent tragic shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her aide Gabe Zimmerman.  Check out a portion of the article below and link to Huffington Post: “I Never Met Gabe Zimmerman (But I Knew Him)”, Jan 12, 2011 I never met Gabe Zimmerman, but I knew him. …

RMG client DAVID JAMES ELLIOTT has just started production on the TV movie, TRUTH BE TOLD for FBC.  The project, which is being independently financed by Proctor & Gamble and Walmart, is a family friendly character piece directed by Jonathan Frakes.  David is starring in the lead role of Mark Crane. Elliott most recently starred …

High School Musical and GREEK alum OLESYA RULIN has signed on to star in the indie flick A Family Weekend along with Kristin Chenoweth, Joey King (Ramona and Beezus), and Eddie Hassel (The Kids are All Right).  Ben Epps will direct the Matt K. Turner penned script which was a quarter finalist in the Nicholl Fellowship at …

RMG client MICHAEL KATLEMAN has just been hired as the new Co-Executive Producer and Director on the TNT series Memphis Beat starring Jason Lee.  Katleman will be running the physical production in New Orleans for new writing Executive Producer Jan Nash as the series enters its second season. The show centers on Dwight Hendricks (Lee), …

Our clients continue to garner notice as 2010 wraps up.  RMG director client ROSEMARY RODRIGUEZ had her episode of THE GOOD WIFE (“Cleaning House”) named as the 7th best TV episode of 2010 by Entertainment Weekly.

RMG client Daphne Zuniga stars in the Lifetime Movie Network original movie On Strike for Christmas, set to air December 5th at 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST.  Check out the brand new and exclusive preview below:

RMG client STEVE LEFF’s original screenplay Doc and Howie, which is set up at Montecito Picture Co., has attached Rhett Reese and and Paul Wernick to direct the feature.  Reese and Wernick previously penned the smash hit Zombieland, and this will mark their directorial debut. Leff’s script landed in the top dozen “most liked” reads …

RMG client JIM SADWITH has signed on to direct the Untitled Allan Loeb pilot for TNT.  Based on Marshall Karp’s novel The Rabbit Factory, the Lionsgate TV-produced project centers on a recently widowed police detective (Steven Weber) and his newly married partner (D.L. Hughley).  Sadwith won an Emmy for directing the 1992 telefilm Sinatra, and is …

The holiday season is here – and RMG client DAPHNE ZUNIGA stars in the season’s first movie offering tonight at 9 p.m. on Hallmark Channel.   A Family Thanksgiving is about Claudia (Zuniga), a career-driven attorney who lives alone and doesn’t have much time for her family, except an occasional visit with her sister Jen (Gina …

RMG client MIKE SUSSMAN’s TNT pilot Perception has officially attached Erick McCormack to the lead role.  The former Will & Grace star will play  Dr. Geoffrey Pierce, an eccentric, frequently erratic and absolutely brilliant neuroscientist who helps the FBI solve complex cases.  Sussman co-wrote the pilot with Ken Biller, which is being produced by ABC …

HBO just picked up a comedy from RMG client and veteran Simpsons writer-producer Tim Long with Molly Shannon attached to star. The untitled comedy would star the Saturday Night Live alumna as a nun who makes the difficult decision to leave the convent and confront life in the outside world. Shannon’s character became a nun …

RMG client Kiersten Van Horne and Cara Haycak are partnering with Taye Diggs and his O’Taye Productions shingle on adoption drama Match for ABC. The show will examine how families are made and broken as the protagonists — a Los Angeles-based team of lawyers, doctors and caseworkers — struggle to make dreams come true. Van …

RMG client and Pulitzer nominee GINA GIONFRIDDO (Boardwalk Empire, Law & Order, Cold Case) is bringing ‘Becky Shaw’ to SCR.  Check out the fantastic article from yesterday’s Los Angeles Times: The Pulitzer nominee’s ‘Becky Shaw’ comes to SCR By James C. Taylor, Special to the Los Angeles Times – October 24 2010 Gina Gionfriddo, an …

RMG Client Ellie Kanner will be directing the upcoming film For the Love of Money for All Cash Productions. The indie drama will star actors James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Jeffrey Tambour and Edward Furlong. Ellie has directed projects such as Wildfire, Greek, Boston Legal, Stephen King’s Dead Zone, and most recently directed the film Wake, …

SMALLVILLE celebrates its 200th episode tonight at 8 p.m. on the CW.  RMG congratulates our client  JORDAN HAWLEY on a tremendous run with the show, along with fellow writers, producers, cast and crew. Jordan previously worked as Supervising Producer on TV series “Wildfire” and “Moonlight”, along with writing and directing the indie feature 50 Ways …

Our client and Co-Executive Producer JANINE SHERMAN BARROIS wrote tonight’s episode of CRIMINAL MINDS which airs at 9/8 c on CBS.  Check out the teaser for tonight’s episode right here! Episode Summary: When several women in Virginia are found murdered in a similar manner, SSA David Rossi reopens an unsolved cold case in Herndon that …

Every day we hear about the power of social media, how it is a revolution in process that shapes our point of view.  Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, My Space, IAC corporation, and Tumblr all barely existed a decade ago, and now rule the world.  As individuals we all have “friends/fans” who follow our every move.  Celebrities …

We are deeply saddened by the loss of long-time client and our dear friend Greg Giraldo.  Greg brought countless laughs and happiness to so many people, and his tragic passing comes as a shock to us all.  Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Greg’s family, friends, and the comedy community.  Greg was represented by Rain …

Director Jeff Woolnough has plenty to celebrate after two of his projects – Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story and Being Erica – took home major prizes at the annual Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) awards.  Don Cherry picked up wins for Best TV Movie Sound Editing and Best TV Movie overall, …

RMG client Simon Majumdar takes his culinary criticisms to the Food Network, where he will appear as a judge on the third season of “Next Iron Chef”, premiering on Sunday, October 3rd at 9/8c. In Next Iron Chef, hosted by Alton Brown, ten chefs will travel from Los Angeles to Los Vegas and finally New …

Today, RMG client/writer Andre Bormanis begins the first of 22 episodes of Tron, the Disney Animated Series, in company with showrunners Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, series writers for LOST. Spawned from the highly anticipated TRON: LEGACY feature , set to arrive in theaters this December,  the animated series will follow a ten episode TRON …

RMG client J.B. Smoove steps on stage every Sunday night to host Russell Simmons’ Stand-Up at The El Rey on Comedy Central. The final episode will run this Sunday night at 11pm with featured stand-ups Mark Viera, Baron Vaughn, and Rachel Feinstein. Russell Simmons’ Stand-Up at The El Rey puts a spotlight on three guest …

RMG congratulates clients Roger Schulman and Michael Curtis for their 2010 Primetime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Children’s Program, “Jonas,” starring the Jonas Brothers. We wish them as well as Co-Executive Producer Ivan Menchell the very best of luck. This is the second Primetime Emmy nomination for Curtis and first for Schulman, creators of  “Jonas”, which …

Be sure to pick up the latest issue of The New Yorker and read Tim Long’s new piece, “Long, Hot Summer”.  Here’s a small preview of the article and a link to read the rest on the official website: LONG, HOT SUMMER by Tim Long “It’s summer again in the city—or so the calendar would …

Rizzoli and Isles premiered Monday night on TNT, co-starring RMG client Lee Thompson Young, alongside Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander. The premiere drew 7.6 million viewers, according to several sources including Deadline (http://www.deadline.com/2010/07/ratings-rat-race-tnts-rizzoli-isles-poised-to-open-strong/) and Hollywood Insider (http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/07/13/rizzoli-isles-posts-best-ever-debut-for-an-ad-supported-cable-show/). A Boston homicide detective and a medical examiner prove that the combination of law and science is perfect …

RMG client Jeff Woolnough has received a Best Director nomination in the Television Movie/Miniseries category for his work on Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story at the 9th Annual Directors Guild of Canada Awards, being held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. In addition, Keep …

RMG Client David James Elliott stars alongside Virginia Madsen in ABC’s big Sunday premiere.  Scoundrels tells the story of the Wests, who are forced to change their lifestyle after the man of the house gets sent to the big house. Cheryl, loving mother and devoted wife, will do everything she can to keep her family …

Thomas Ian Nicholas — “I tried to make a record full of singles…” Thomas Ian Nicholas sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino to talk about his new album Heroes Are Human. Click here for the interview on Artistdirect.com. The record is packed to the brim with hooks that could leap tall …

What? Where? When? is one of the most popular Russian game shows of all time, and it is coming to the United States thanks to the tireless efforts of Alec Schrager and Alex Reznick. A six-episode order has been issued for The Six and top British presenter Vernon Kay has been tapped to host the …

Wayne McClammy, best known for his work directing the hilarious videos “I’m F**king Matt Damon” and “I’m F**king Ben Affleck” as well as the critically acclaimed The Sarah Silverman Program, has signed on to direct Universal’s comedy “Desperados”.  The film which can best be described as a female-oriented version of “The Hangover” will star Isla …

SPIKE TV IS ABOUT TO EXPLORE THE OUTRAGEOUS AND CONTROVERSIAL WORLD OF LITTLE PERSON WRESTLING WITH “HALF PINT BRAWLERS” – PREMIERES JUNE 2 AT 11 PM, ET/PT This half-hour reality series created by visionary Duke Straub chronicles the often-absurd yet astonishing adventures of one of the most extraordinary performance wrestling groups in the country who will do …

Rock of Ages, a terrific musical romp directed by Kristin Hanggi, premiered at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto last week, and it opened to rave reviews. The show, which stars David Keeley, Josephine Rose Roberts, and Yvan Pedenault, is a Rock & Roll comedy that follows Drew and Sherrie, two innocents who want to …

The Upfronts are a critical aspect of the entertainment industry. It is aptly titled the Upfronts because it is a meeting held during important advertising sales periods that is hosted by television broadcast network executives and attended by the press and major advertisers. The main purpose of the Upfronts is to allow advertisers and marketers …

Jessica Biel and Luke Evans are in final negotiations to topline “Vivaldi,” a period romance written by Rain client T.J. Scott & Kevin Lund. Patricia Riggen, who directed and produced Fox Searchlight’s foreign film release “Under the Same Moon,” will helm “Vivaldi.” “Vivaldi”  centers on a forbidden romance that develops between composer, priest and violin virtuoso …

Rain Management Group is proud to announce the addition of two new clients. Joey McIntyre is probably best known as the youngest member of the New Kids on the Block, but he has also engaged audiences as a season regular on David Kelley’s Boston Public and in films such as On Broadway and Tony ‘n’ Tina’s …

With the summer a few weeks away, tons of your favorite artists are gearing up for their summer concerts and tours. You may think that it would cost an arm and a leg to catch a glimpse of your favorite artist performing on stage, but thanks to Big Live, that’s no longer the case. Big …

If you enjoy great bars, great food, and great music, celebrate your Cinco de Mayo in style with the Thomas Nicholas Band when they perform at Molly Malones this Wednesday night @ 9pm. Proceeds from the performance will benefit the Life Through Art Foundation. The band will be performing all the songs from their brand …

MIKE LARSEN is a comedian and television writer (Grace Under Fire, Ellen, The Drew Carey Show, 2 Guys & a Girl) who spent the last 2 years working as Communications Director for a Member of Congress – and the whole experience deserved this article published in the Huffington Post this morning: “Fool on the Hill …

The new Frank Wildhorn musical Bonnie & Clyde, which premiered at La Jolla Playhouse in 2009, will be seen at Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, FL, in November, prior to Broadway. The musical about the Depression-era American outlaws has music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel), lyrics by Tony Award winner Don …

Please check out our client Cybele Pascal on the Martha Stewart Show as she demonstrates how to make an allergen free Classic Crumb Cake.  You can also see this episode on the Fine Living Network this Saturday.  Check local listings. Here’s a link to video from the show!! http://www.marthastewart.com/show/the-martha-stewart-show/allergen-free-treats

I expected Matt Cavenaugh to be an eccentric, loud, animated person who exuded “Broadway.” Instead I learned he is humble, eager to share his passions, and easy to talk with. I wanted to know more about this man who is portraying the legendary role of Tony in the Broadway revival of the hit 1957 musical …

Do what you love and the money will follow.  If ever there were a company that embodied this point of view we at RAIN would have to say the folks that started GOOGLE get a big fat A+.  With a clear passion, focus, and vision GOOGLE has redefined our world. 10 things Google has taught …

We at Rain Management Group are always trying to keep in touch with company’s that are changing our business.  These organizations are constantly pushing and challenging all of us as we try to make great content and embrace the new technology that allows us to platform this content.  Our clients are quick to adapt, and …

* My Fancast Settings * Comcast Customer? * Register * Sign In * Full TV Episodes * Full Movies * What’s On TV * News & Gossip * * Survivor * The Bachelor * What To Watch * Matt’s TV News * Lost * Eye On Idol * Live Chats * Deep Soap Matt’s TV …

Our client and actress Daphne Zuniga (One Tree Hill, Melrose Place) dons the cover of this month’s NATURAL SOLUTIONS magazine.  Inside, there’s an interview where Daphne talks about her “grassroots advocacy for environmental justice.”  Daphne speaks about  combating water pollution and working with Communities for a Better Environment (based in California).  This issue is on …

This recent article from Mashable features Flickr’s co-founder Stewart Butterfield explaining his ambitious new online game – “Glitch”: Flickr co-founder Stewart Butterfield and five other former Flickr employees are joined by one Digg alum, one games expert and several freelancers in Tiny Speck, a company that’s working on an online game that has a shot …

With limited resources e.l.f. a cosmetics company built a tremendous following and strong revenues by using only new media.  They spend no money on traditional media.  We at Rain are using Social Media everyday to create opportunities for our clients, and are fascinated by the strategies of e.l.f. CMO Ted Rubin. Read on……… How e.l.f. …

At Rain we are always trying to stay current with respect to the merging of traditional and new media.  As new technologies continue to emerge how will we define the difference between the two?  Will today’s “new media” be tomorrow’s “traditional media”?  The attached article  by Brian Solis from www.Paidcontent.org is something we would like …

RMG clients Bill and Scott Bindley just sold a pitch to Warner Bros. with Russell Brand to star.  He’ll play a David Beckham-like millionaire soccer star/playboy who gets arrested in a West Texas and sentenced to community service. His task: coach the hapless local high school soccer team in a Friday Night Lights town. Bill …

LIFETIME’S THE PREGNANCY PACT BECOMES AD-SUPPORTED CABLE’S NUMBER ONE RATED MOVIE AMONG WOMEN 18-34 IN OVER 10 YEARS Original Movie about Teen Pregnancy also Becomes Cable’s Most Watched Film in Women 18-34 Since 1994, Women 18-49 Since 2001 and Adults 18-34 Since 2002, Generating Highest Delivery Among Multiple Demos in Network’s 26 Year History 4.3 …

Client Shaun Majumder’s alter ego ‘Raj Binder’ decided to swim in from India and have some friendly conversations with The Saints and The Colts. Keep an eye at for Shawn at this years 2012 Vancouver Olympics where he once again will be spending quality time with world class athletes. Click on the following link to …

Rain Management Group invites you to check out our client Tracy Gallagher’s new website!  Gallagher is an accomplished reporter and producer, with more than 15 years’ experience in television. Tracy has had her own show on The Travel Channel, served as a regular travel correspondent for MSNBC’s Homepage, as well as a contributor to the …

RMG client Duke Straub (Solitary) is producing a new reality show for Spike TV, called Half Pint Brawlers.  Half Pint Brawlers is a six episode series that follows a hectic traveling troupe of little person wrestlers as they bring their show all around the United States, led by their affable leader, Puppet “the psycho Dwarf.” …

Rain Management Group (RMG), the talent management/production/media company started by principals Jonathan Baruch and Rick Dorfman, is pleased to announce the addition of Rob Wolken who will join the company as a manager and operational consultant. Rain has had great success in Film and TV, but is also diversified and heavily involved in theater and …

Our director client Rosemary Rodriguez (Castle, Rescue Me, Acts of Worship) will be premiering her new movie, The Pregnancy Pact, this Saturday, January 23 at 9:00 PM on the Lifetime Channel. The Pregnancy Pact stars Thora Birch (American Beauty, Alaska) as an on-line magazine journalist returning to her old town to investigate the sudden rise …

The La Jolla Playhouse, one of California’s Tony Award-winning Regional Theatres concludes its 2009 Season with the World Premiere of Frank Wildhorn’s new musical “Bonnie & Clyde”.  Based on the true life story of the notorious bank robbers turned public enemies and folk heroes, courtesy of the media of the day, Wildhorn, and his lyricist Don …

RMG client Tim Long (Executive Producer, The Simpsons and Writer on The Late Show with David Letterman) recently wrote the NY Times piece, “Thanksgiving with the Far-Flung Mulligans” (illustrations by Paul Sahre), a six act holiday play.  The story centers around the Mulligan clan Thanksgiving, taking place across six different states.  If you haven’t had …

Our client Marc Kudisch (9 to 5, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) will be starring with Jeffry Denman as The Holiday Guys in December at the Gotham Comedy Club in Manhattan, New York. The Holiday Guys is a “traditional non-traditional” holiday comedy show which will show you the real, hilarious meaning of the holidays. Marc has …

Our client Oded Fehr, co-star of such projects as the blockbuster The Mummy franchise, Resident Evil franchise, and  critically adored Showtime series Sleeper Cell, will be bringing his considerable dramatic acting chops to a recurring role on CBS’ Three Rivers.  The freshman CBS series Three Rivers is about the lives of organ donors, the doctors, …

Our client David Ingber is having the time of his life with his latest project, Fantasy Football: The Musical?.  After garnering rave reviews during its sold-out run at the New York Musical Theater Festival (www.NYMF.org), the buzz surrounding the show has been tremendous. Ingber originally got the idea for the musical when two real friends, …

RMG client Elna Baker (If You See Something, Say Something) brings her superb and unique live storytelling to the book shelves with her recently published memoir, The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance.  Often revered for her on stage performance– Liz Tuccillo (He’s Just Not That Into You; Sex and the City) says the …

You don’t get much hotter than comedy writer/director Steve Leff (Two and a Half Men, Roommates) is right now.  Besides selling his comedy feature  “Doc and Howie Whack a Granny” to Montecito Picture Company/Paramount, Steve has also reached agreement to develop his pilot “Judge Mental” with 20th TV and FBC. The feature comedy revolves around …

“Blending various physical disciplines with hi-tech illuminated objects, LUMA THEATER creates a ‘TechnoCircus’ that is born in the shadows and has audiences sitting on the edge of their seats with goggle eyes and slack jaws. The viewer experiences artistic depictions of natural, artificial and metaphysical light.  Fireflies dance, shooting starts flash across a darkened stage, …

RMG client and director Wayne McClammy will direct CBS Films’ romantic comedy, “Pumas”.  Jennifer Aniston is attached to star in the film, and Melissa Stack will write the screenplay.  Aniston will also produce along with Jon Gordon, Scott Z. Burns and Kristin Hahn. The story takes centerstage with a couple of thirty-something women who make …

You don’t get much hotter than comedy writer/director Steve Leff (Two and a Half Men, Roommates) is right now.  Besides selling his comedy feature  “Doc and Howie Whack a Granny” to Montecito Picture Company/Paramount, Steve has also reached agreement to develop his pilot “Judge Mental” with 20th TV and FBC. The feature comedy revolves around …

RMG client Michael Hitchcock is an easy man to find these days – recurring in three television series at once!  He’s currently cast in GLEE, MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, and UNITED STATES OF TARA. While most fans are quick to reference his work on several Christopher Guest films (Waiting For Guffman, Best In Show, …

RMG client Ivan Menchell, author of the book Bonnie & Clyde, recently attended the first reading of the play in Manhattan, and we were there!  Everything went smoothly, and we can’t wait for it’s debut at La Jolla Playhouse in November. Check out this article posted last month on Broadwayworld.com: La Jolla Playhouse announced today …

Olesya Rulin (High School Musical franchise, Flying By) has started work on WonderStar Productions’, “The Christmas Movie”. “The film is the story of pregnant young Mary (played by Olesya), who’s had all the trappings of an upscale life, but it’s only when she finds herself in a small New Mexico town, in a downtrodden trailer …

RMG client Brian Stepanek (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Brian O’Brian, Hatching Pete) will star as Dr. Victor Lloyd in writer-director Todd Tucker’s Monster Mutt, a family friendly FX-filled flick following the exploits of a family dog, Max.  Chaos ensues after an evil corporation tests their new energy drink on the lovable dog, …

RMG clients Lee Thompson Young (Smallville, Scrubs, Flash Forward) and Tyler Posey (Brothers and Sisters, Maid in Manhattan) will both appear on the upcoming 4th season of Lincoln Heights.  If you have been following the show and want to watch the “countdown” to the new season, click here. Young will guest star as “Julian”, a …

ABC Family tackles the world of competitive gymnastics in their latest original series, Make It or Break It.  Client Steve Miner (The Wonder Years, Dawson’s Creek, Wildfire) directed the pilot episode, which aired last night and is already available for online viewing HERE. The show has been well-received, leading critics like Mary McNamara of the …

Stefanie Michaels, known to legions of fans as Adventure Girl®, has carved a unique niche in the world of travel and entertainment. Her website, AdventureGirl.com, has been utilized by millions looking for tips on exciting places to visit, be it sleeping in an Ice Hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland, or swimming with dolphins in the Bahamas. …

Director Rosemary Rodriguez becomes the first woman to direct F/X’s smash hit Rescue Me, starring Denis Leary.  Tomorrow night’s episode, airing at 10 p.m., is the first of three episodes from this season that were shot by our client. “Rescue Me revolves around the lives of the men in a New York City firehouse, the …

For those who are unfamiliar, allow us to introduce you to our client Mikki Williams – ” CSP, international speaker, trainer, consultant, coach, author, radio & TV personality, entrepreneur extraordinaire and mensch (Yiddish for very real human being).”  And if that wasn’t enough, we are proud to say Mikki has recently been ordained a reverend! …

Client Rosemary Rodriguez (Rescue Me, Without A Trace, Third Watch) directed tonight’s episode of The Unusuals, airing at 10 p.m./9c on ABC.  The show stars Amber Tamblyn as Detective Casey Shraeger, Jeremy Renner as Detective Jason Walsh, Harold Perrineau as Detective Leo Banks, Monique Gabriela Curnen as Detective Allison Beaumont, Josh Close as Detective Henry …

Don Cherry was voted 7th among CBC’s Greatest Canadians and considered one of the most influential people in hockey by the publication Hockey News.  Most Canadians know Don Cherry through the cult-like following of his seven-minute rant on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada’s Coach’s Corner. Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story, a …

Comedian/Writer/Actor JB Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Everybody Hates Chris) will be performing a special comedy event in Dallas, TX starting this Thursday night, May 14th.  JB will perform Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub so be sure to hit the link if you’re in the area and want showtimes and ticket info.  Be …

Tomorrow morning, 7 a.m. EST, New Kids On The Block will be performing on The Today Show.  Be sure to check out our client Donnie Wahlberg, along with Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, and Danny Wood as they will be rocking out to promote their current tour. If you crave more NKOTB info, you …

Clients Kristin Hanggi (Best Direction of a Musical, Rock of Ages) and Marc Kudisch (Best Featured Actor in a Musical, 9 to 5: The Musical) both received well-deserved Tony nominations this morning.  We could not be more excited for Kristin and Marc for all their accomplishments! Rock of Ages received 5 nominations total, including Best …

RMG clients Roger Schulman and Michael Curtis (Creators/Executive Producers), Jerry Levine (Director), and Ivan Menchell (Writer) can all be proud of the new Disney Channel series set to premiere this Saturday.  Before you tune in,  you can read the fresh review in Variety here, or check out the main Jonas page chock full of games, …

On Thursday, April 30, 2009, the lights of Broadway will shine bright as our client Patricia Resnick’s 9 to 5: The Musical opens at the Marquis Theatre.  Recently receiving 15 Drama Desk nominations, tonight’s show is the result of nearly a decade of work, which started when several high level producers contacted Patricia to gauge …

9 to 5: The Musical garners the most Drama Desk nominations of any show in the ‘08-’09 season.  Special congrats to nominees Pat Resnick (Oustanding Book of a Musical) and Marc Kudisch (Outstanding Feature Actor in a Musical).  9 to 5 is currently in previews at the Marquis Theater, and officially open April 29th.   View …

We are proud to announce the launch of our new Company Website.  Everyday at RMG, we look forward to creating new opportunities for our diverse group of clients.  Through our website and blog, we will share with you pertinent information regarding our clients, the company, and the entertainment industry.  We hope the information inspires and …