NEXT TO NONE Announce Additional Tour Dates with Labelmates Doll SkinAugust 2, 2017Rising young metallers Next To None released their second album 'Phases' through InsideOutMusic in Europe and EMP Label Group in North America on July 7, 2017. This comes off the back of the band's first ever European tour alongside label-mates Haken, as well as dates supporting Mike Portnoy's much anticipated Shattered Fortress show. The band is currently on the road with labelmates Doll Skin.
THIRTEEN's Theater Close-Up Rebroadcasts Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-Winning BURIED CHILDAugust 2, 2017In November 2016, Sam Shepard's Pulitzer-Prize winning play Buried Child debuted on THIRTEEN's Theater Close-Upseries. In tribute to Shepard, who passed away last week at age 73, THIRTEEN is presenting a special encore presentation ofBuried Child airing in New York Friday, August 4 at 9 p.m. ET on THIRTEEN. Actress Blythe Danner hosts the broadcast. Director Scott Elliott's acclaimed production by The New Group is available to stream online now for those within the New York metro area.
Dead Heavens Release Video for “Away From The Speed” TodayAugust 2, 2017New York City's Dead Heavens, the psych-rock project of guitarist and frontman Walter Schreifels (Vanishing Life, Gorilla Biscuits, Rival Schools, Quicksand, and more), Paul Kostabi (Youth Gone Mad, White Zombie, Psychotica), Drew Thomas (Youth of Today, Bold, Into Another), and Nathan Aguilar (Cults), have released the video for their song “Away From The Speed” today via Loudwire. The song appears on their new album Whatever Witch You Are, out now via Dine Alone Records. Watch and share “Away From The Speed” here and purchase Whatever Witch You Are here.
NBC Sports Regional Networks to Televise the Four Universal Open Rocket League RegionalsAugust 2, 2017This weekend, NBC Sports Group and FACEIT begin their coverage of Universal Open Rocket League, NBC Sports Group and FACEIT's inaugural esports tournament open to gamers of all skill levels. The comprehensive coverage of the Regional round of the competition will appear across the NBC Sports Regional Networks, totaling more than 30 hours of linear coverage.
Pop the Champagne as E! Celebrates Ten Years of KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANSAugust 2, 2017For the last decade, E!'s mega hit series, Keeping Up with the Kardashians has grown steadily from a familial docu-series into a global phenomenon. From breakups to makeups, weddings, births and all the drama in between, fans have kept up with the family's constant evolution. In the 90-minute Keeping Up with the Kardashians 10 Year Anniversary Special, airing Sunday, September 24 at 9pm ET/PT, host and executive producer of the series and special, Ryan Seacrest sits down with Kris, Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall and Kylie to reflect back on the most monumental events in their lives. Throughout the years, the family has remained genuine, compassionate, and vulnerable with the viewers and this special will delve into what it's been like for the family to live all the triumphs and hardships in front of the camera.
Eminem-Produced Rap Battle Film Premieres at TIFFAugust 1, 2017Bodied, directed by Joseph Kahn and produced by Eminem, Paul Rosenberg and Adi Shankar has been selected as the Midnight Madness Opening Night Film at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.
The Killers Rock the Las Vegas Strip on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVEAugust 1, 2017 Last night (Monday, July 31), the “Entertainment Capital of the World” welcomed alternative rock band The Killers back to their hometown during a special pop-up performance at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip.
OWN Announces New Docu-Series BLACK LOVEAugust 1, 2017OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, will premiere the four episode docu-series, “Black Love,” from filmmakers Codie Elaine Oliver and Tommy Oliver (“The Perfect Guy”) and Confluential Films, on Tuesday, August 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (after an all new episode of Tyler Perry's “The Haves and the Have Nots” at 9 p.m. ET/PT). The series will air regularly on Saturdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT beginning on September 2.
Vioobu Announces Partnership With Amazon Prime VideoAugust 1, 2017Two streaming giants are teaming up to form a supergroup that would make the Avengers jealous. Vioobu, the red-hot OTT streaming platform, is making their content library available on Amazon Prime Video, beginning August 1st. Vioobu's content will be free for all Amazon Prime users.
CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: The First Epic Movie Arrives on Digital HD 8/29 and on Blu-ray & DVD 9/12August 1, 2017Hold onto your capes! Based on the bestselling book series by Dav Pilkey, DreamWorks Animation presents CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE. “…One of the funniest, most heartwarming films of the year” (William Bibbiani, Crave Online). Certified Fresh onRottenTomatoes.com, this outrageous family comedy tells the story of two overly imaginative best friends, George (Kevin Hart) and Harold (Thomas Middleditch), who hypnotize their principal (Ed Helms) into thinking he's the hero from their comic books: Captain Underpants. CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE also features the voice talent of Nick Kroll as Professor Poopypants.
THIEVERY CORPORATION On Tour This Fall; Racquel Jones To Make U.S. Debut!August 1, 2017Following a thorough transatlantic tour playing festivals and headlining shows throughout Europe, THIEVERY CORPORATION will be returning to the U.S. to play a packed round of dates around the country (tour dates below). The band is very happy to announce the U.S. debut of vocalist RACQUEL JONES who co-wrote and sings on 'Letter To The Editor,' the first single and video from the latest album, The Temple of I & I. The Jamaica-based artist will join Thievery Corporation at Red Rocks in Morrison, CO on Saturday, August 5th.
Anatomy of a Showtune: Exploring the Magic of 'Friend Like Me' from Disney's ALADDINAugust 12, 2017When Disney's Aladdin hit theaters in summer of 1992, the tale transported audiences to a whole new world of wonder, love, and adventure through the fictional streets of Agrabah. Following the titular street rat, Aladdin, from bread thief to Prince Ali, audiences were instantly captivated by the story, the characters, and most notably, the songs.
Usain Bolt Races in the Men's 100m Opening Heats This Friday on NBC SportsAugust 1, 2017Usain Bolt will compete in the final meet of his illustrious career as NBC Sports Group presents nearly 100 hours of 2017 IAAF World Track & Field Championships coverage from London, England. An eight-time Olympic gold medalist, Bolt will run in the men's 100m opening heats this Friday, August 4, with live coverage beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA. The men's 100m final will air within NBC's live coverage of the event this Saturday, August 5, beginning at 3 p.m. ET. Bolt is also expected to be part of Jamaica's team for the 4x100m relay, which will air within NBC's live coverage next Saturday, August 12, also beginning at 3 p.m. ET.
Sheers “All Will Be New” Premieres at ImposeJuly 31, 2017Lily Breshears grips tight the reins of her voice, bending the edges of melody in ways that wrap beauty in a veil of unease. On “All Will Be New” she paints a scene of poetic eeriness, where insistent piano and rhythm build hypnotically into an otherworldly groove as turbulent textures float in and out of frame.
Key Marketing Appointments Made at ABC Entertainment and ABC StudiosJuly 31, 2017Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, announced key Marketing appointments today, including her new head of the department. Rebecca Daugherty will oversee the department and has been promoted to executive vice president, Marketing. In this position, Ms. Daugherty will be responsible for overseeing all marketing activities for ABC's primetime, daytime and late-night lineups, while establishing the tone and brand for the network. Her duties include oversight and strategic planning, creative development and implementation of all on-air and off-air marketing, advertising and promotional campaigns for all ABC Entertainment programming, including scripted and reality series, alternative, movies and specials. Patrick Moran, president, ABC Studios also announced that Ms. Daugherty will oversee ABC Studios' marketing efforts domestically and internationally for shows on ABC and other third party platforms including CBS, Freeform, Showtime, Netflix, Hulu and more.
PURE COUNTRY: PURE HEART Available On DVD, Blu-Ray Combo Pack & Digital HD TodayJuly 31, 2017Kick up your boots and get ready to sing your heart out as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and WWE® Studios bring you a touching, tune-filled All-American tale of family in Pure Country: Pure Heart today, August 1. Featuring country music icon Willie Nelson, Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy, WWE Legend Shawn Michaels in a feature-length film filled with both new and popular songs, Pure Country: Pure Heart is priced to own on DVD ($18.94 SRP), Blu-ray Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP) and Digital ($19.99 SRP). The DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack are available exclusively at Walmart.
Master Banjo Player Scott Vestal Wins Steve Martin Prize For Excellence In Banjo And BluegrassJuly 31, 2017Banjo player extraordinaire Scott Vestal is the 2017 recipient of the 8thAnnual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass. Grammy Nominee Peter Wernick, known as Dr. Banjo, presented Vestal with the award on stage at the 45th Annual Rocky Grass Festival in Lyons, CO this past Saturday after Vestal's performance with the Sam Bush Bluegrass Band. Previously the recipient of the Banjo Player of the Year in 1996 by the International Bluegrass Music Association, Vestal is an in-demand session player who has engineered, produced, and played on various award-winning instrumental recordings.