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After an exciting launch in June at Tokyo Short Shorts for Season 4 of Lexus Short Films, Lexus International and The Weinstein Company have now announced Patty Jenkins, best known for directing Warner Bros. and DC Comics Wonder Woman and her debut feature Monster, and Antoine Fuqua, best known for directing the films The Magnificent Seven, The Equalizer and Training Day, to join Taylor Sheridan for the film program's selection committee.

Known for her compelling role in the teen drama “The Fault in Our Stars,” with Shailene Woodley and last fall's Ewan McGregor film “American Pastoral,” actress Emily Peachey returns to the Big Screen in the film drama “Strange Weather,” starring Holly Hunter. The film is now playing in select cities.

For the first time, ABC and the Country Music Association (CMA) are taking “CMA Fest” – the ultimate fan experience showcasing performances from Country Music's hottest stars – to the next level with the release of full performances from Dierks Bentley with Cole Swindell and Brett Eldredge in virtual reality on ABC Facebook and YouTube channels, and via Littlstar's app for headsets and mobile devices. Dierks Bentley and Cole Swindell's perform “Flatliner” and Brett Eldredge performs of “Somethin' I'm Good At.” A state-of-the-art 360 trailer is live here. Now in its 13th year on ABC, “CMA Fest” airs Wednesday, August 16 (8:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT).

Ed Greene died peacefully in Los Angeles on August 9th, with his family by his side. He was 82 years old. Ed is survived by his wife of ­­­30 years, Lynne Cruise, and his children, Grant, Sam, Lynda and Larry in Los Angeles, and his brother David in Toronto. 

Tony nominee, Keala Settle, Hollywood star Hugh Jackman, and the cast of the upcoming motion picture musical, 'The Greatest Showman' are featured in this month's issue of Vogue. The director of the film, Michael Gracey, discussed the making of the film with the publication, discussing the process and challenges of making the film with fashion icon Hamish Bowles.

Actor Bill Murray made headlines this week as he made multiple trips to revisit one of his finest roles in the musical version of his iconic film Groundhog Day on Broadway.

This afternoon, Groundhog Day composer, Tim Minchin entered the debate surrounding marriage equality in Australia with his own twist on the Peter Allen classic, 'I Still Call Australia Home'.

Tony Award-winner Julie White, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Erin Wilhelmi, have joined Tony Award-winner Jayne Houdyshell in the Broadway cast of Lucas Hnath's hit play, A Doll's House, Part 2. Directed by Tony Award-winner Sam Gold, this wildly inventive new American play picks up fifteen years after Henrik Ibsen's most cherished work concludes. The critics return to the production tonight to take in its new stars.

Academy Award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, and political icon Michael Moore makes his Broadway debut in The Terms of My Surrender. The limited 12-week engagement opens tonight at Broadway's Belasco Theatre. 

In episode 408 “It's Done,” Ghost sees that the location for his new business is in a gang-infested area and has to re-team with Tommy to clean it up. As Tommy threatens war with the Jimenez, his organization starts to destabilize. Feeling the clock ticking, Mike makes a last ditch effort to pin Greg's murder on someone else as Angela tries to rally a team to take him down. Tommy learns the truth about his family. And, unhappy at home, Tariq looks to some old friends for excitement, on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 9PM ET/PT on STARZ.

Correspondent Vladimir Duthiers gains exclusive access to military bases in Guam, South Korea and Hawaii and looks at the U.S. military's plans for a conflict with North Korea, in the next edition of CBSN: ON ASSIGNMENT to be broadcast Monday, August 14 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and on CBSN, the network's 24/7 streaming news service.

Jessica Vosk's pathway to Wicked stardom has been anything but conventional.

Academy Award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, and political iconMichael Moore makes his Broadway debut in The Terms of My Surrender. The limited 12-week engagement is currently in previews at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 W 44th Street) with an official opening night set for Thursday, August 10, 2017.

Old rivalries will return and new alliances will be formed- when the first-ever All-Star edition of “HELL'S KITCHEN”. premieres Friday, September 29 at 8/7c on Fox! 

NBC Sports Group and FACEIT's Universal Open Rocket Leagueesports tournament continues this weekend with coverage across the NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app, and Twitch, with presentations of the Midwest and West Regionals. The Midwest Regional will take place this Saturday, August 12, at CSN Chicago studios, followed by the West Regional at NBC Sports Bay Area studios on Sunday, August 13.

NBC Sports Group swings into its seventh week of live 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and XFINITY Series racing, with over 17 hours of trackside coverage from Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio, and Michigan International Speedway, in Brooklyn, Mich. NBC Sports Group's race coverage begins Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, with XFINITY Series racing from Mid-Ohio's road course, and culminates Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN, with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing from the Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan.

Bravo Media's “The Real Housewives of New York City” winds the summer down with a three-part reunion beginning Wednesday, August 16 at 9pm ET/PT. Host Andy Cohen looks back on a season filled with accusations, love triangles, laughter and major revelations with housewives Bethenny Frankel, Carole Radziwill, Dorinda Medley, Luann D'Agostino, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, and newcomer Tinsley Mortimer. For a sneak peek, click here: http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city/season-9/videos/heres-your-first-look-at-the-rhony-reunion

Based on Disney's 1992 cult classic film, Newsies tells the rousing tale of the great Newsboy Strike of 1899. Jack Kelly, a charismatic and resilient newspaper boy, leads a bunch of New York City rag-tag orphans in a clash against the mighty publishing titan, Joe Pulitzer. With a score by Alan Menken, and hits that include 'Santa Fe,' 'Seize the Day,' and 'King of New York,' this Muny premiere promises to make headlines.

USA Network today announced that critically-acclaimed drama series MR. ROBOT will return for its 10-episode third season on Wednesday, October 11 at 10/9c. The premiere date, along with the first image of Bobby Cannavale's highly-anticipated character Irving and an exclusive Season 3 trailer, were unmasked through a social media scavenger hunt orchestrated by the network.

Island recording group Neon Trees has announced today's release of their eagerly anticipated new single. 'Feel Good' is available now on all DSPs and streaming services. Written by Neon Trees' Tyler Glenn and produced by Captain Cuts (Walk The Moon, Grouplove, Chainsmokers) at their Los Angeles studio, 'Feel Good' marks Neon Trees' first new music in more than two years.