John Carpenter News

Crackle Plus today announced the upcoming content releases planned for November.

Pittsburgh rockers John Vento and Dave Granati, comedian/writer Matt Wohlfarth, & former music exec, Jim Pitulski team to create the 50s Beat Poetry, 'Vices.'

Edinburgh International Film Festival and Unique Events, organisers of Drive-in Movies at Edinburgh Airport, have announced a special Halloween programme for the next four-day outdoor cinema extravaganza, supported by Edinburgh Live, taking place between 29 October and 1 November.

a?oeStill Standing,a?? a unique sale representing the diverse personal work and artistry of 80 still photographers employed in the motion picture/television/streaming world, debuts online on September 4, 2020 (https://600stillstanding.com).

This year, the coronavirus pandemic has put many things on hold. Luckily for film fans, there are still a number of festivals around the world going forward with their events, whether it be virtually or socially-distanced!

For over 9 years between them, they brought down the chandelier at Her Majestya??s Theatre in London's West End playing the lead role in Andrew Lloyd-Webber's The Phantom Of the Opera. Now, Earl Carpenter and John Owen-Jones have found a way of taking down the barriers to enjoying a night out at the theatre - by going open air at Broadlands Estate as part of Voices of the West End.

John Carpenter announced this morning the release date change for HALLOWEEN KILLS and shared a new tease from his Twitter and Instagram accounts.

In advance of its final day to accept 2020 submissions, French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) has signed a licensing agreement with  UK based ShortsTV, the world's leading short movie entertainment company, to present select winning and finalist shorts from its 2019 competition on the channel's North American platforms beginning next year

Queer|Art, New York City's home for the creative and professional development of LGBTQ+ artists, is pleased to announce the upcoming summer season of Queer|Art|Film, taking place online May 25th-August 17th.

To entertain and bring audiences together, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has organized weekly watch parties of some of their most iconic films.

In celebration of  short film and short-form content from around the globe, French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) will present select winning and finalist shorts from its 2019 competition, online at www.frenchrivierafilmfestival.com, beginning March 27 through April 30, 2020.  Each day a new film will be uploaded throughout the online festival.

Be More Chill, a musical about a teenage boy who uses a supercomputer brain implant to help him fit in at school and get the girl, became a surprise Broadway hit thanks to its hugely dedicated fandom. Now, the show is coming to London's The Other Palace - the first venue outside of the States. Creator Joe Iconis discusses the show's development, fan support, and why it's struck such a chord with young audiences in particular.

West Side Story is officially in previews on Broadway! The new production is directed by Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove; and for the first time ever in the United States, will feature all-new choreography by the internationally acclaimed Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker. West Side Story will begin previews on December 10, 2019 and open February 6th, 2020 at the Broadway Theatre.

GOST announce their European headline tour with support from the French black/Death metal band and label mates SVART CROWN. The tour starts February 20th in Vienna and ends on March 20th in London. For more information on upcoming tour dates and to purchase tickets, visit GOST's website HERE.

Composer Sam Ewing took the time to speak with us about his work on season 10 of The Walking Dead and co-composing with Bear McCreary.

As they lead the charge for this week's Number 1 spot in the UK (set to be their third consecutive U.K Number 1 album), British band elbow has announced they will be returning to North America in January 2020 for a handful of west coast dates in California. Starting on January 18, they will be kicking things off at the House of Blues in San Diego then making stops at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, Fox Theatre in Oakland and The Observatory in Santa Ana. Local pre-sales start Thursday, October 17 at 10AM PT. General on-sale starts Friday, October 18 at 10AM PT. For more information, go to: www.elbow.co.uk

Manchester film fans will want to strap themselves in for the ultimate seasonal Halloween treat with the announcement of the Frights & Fizz Movie Experience.

NiteLite Promotions and the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center are pleased to announce Alice Cooper will return with special guest Lita Ford for a performance Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.

elbow have released their highly anticipated, critically acclaimed eighth studio album, 'Giants of all Sizes' [Polydor/Verve Label Group] today.   

While GosT is currently touring with label mates 3TEETH and Author & Punisher they are happy to announce the release of their upcoming studio album,Valediction, that is scheduled for a release October 4th, 2019.