Disney Channel Celebrates MONSTOBER with a Month of Halloween-Themed Episodes and the Premiere of THE SWAPSeptember 16, 2016'Monstober' returns to Disney Channel for a special month-long Halloween celebration, beginning SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1. The programming event includes Halloween-themed episodes of hit Disney Channel series, the premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie 'The Swap,' special short-form content premiering nightly as part of 'Monstober Theater,' and the return of 'Mal-oween,' which includes an encore performance of 'Descendants' and the second season premiere of the animated shorts, 'Descendants: Wicked World.'
E! Delivers the Real Magic of the Red Carpet for the 2016 EMMY AWARDSSeptember 15, 2016E!'s signature “Live From The Red Carpet” returns to bring pop culture fans the real magic of the red carpet with a 360 degree look at this year's “Emmy Awards” beginning this Sunday, September 18th at 4:30p ET/1:30p PT. Hosts Giuliana Rancic and Jason Kennedy, along with E!'s entire awards team of entertainment and fashion experts, will deliver the most in-depth and connected coverage of the entire night on-air, online and across mobile and social. Plus, awards season fan favorite, the “E! Glambot,” returns to generate stunning living portraits of your favorite stars in real time. With creative direction from some of the entertainment industry's leading directors, the “E! Glambot” will give viewers a front row Emmy experience like none other.
Esquire Network's Hit Series CAR MATCHMAKER Buckles Up for Mini Dedicated EpisodeSeptember 15, 2016Esquire Network and MINI USA, a business unit of BMW of North America, LLC, today announced a partnership around an upcoming episode of the popular series “Car Matchmaker.” The episode, set to air on Wednesday, September 21 at 9 p.m., will exclusively feature MINI vehicles, including the MINI Clubman, MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop and the MINI Countryman.
USA Network Heads to NEW YORK COMIC CONSeptember 14, 2016USA Network today unveiled their New York Comic Con lineup, which will feature a panel with the stars and creators of its soon-to-premiere drama series FALLING WATER, as well as a discussion on the official MR. ROBOT book companion during a special panel at BookCon.
Freeform's 18th Annual 13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN Holiday Programming Event Airs October 19 – 31September 14, 2016Freeform scares up some fun with its annual 13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN celebration, featuring programming filled with thrills and chills as you count down to Halloween. The popular programming event, now in its 18th year, kicks off on Wednesday, October 19 and concludes on Monday, October 31. It will feature the network television premiere of “R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls” and the Freeform premiere of “Spooky Buddies.” Plus, the perennial favorite “Hocus Pocus.”
Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl and Usher Announced as Performers at ABC's TAKING THE STAGE – CHANGING AMERICASeptember 14, 2016ABC announced its lineup of exceptional talent to be seen at the opening of the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Stars will include Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl with Trouble Funk, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Common, NeYo, Patti Austin, The Alvin Ailey Dancers, Gary Clark Jr., Gladys Knight and The Howard Gospel Choir.
Justin Lin, Marlon Wayans, Will Packer and Tracey Wigfield Join As Judges for the 11th Annual NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVALSeptember 14, 2016As part of the company's ongoing initiatives to find new voices, the NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL unveiled the judging panel for its 11th annual festival. The diverse group of award-winning directors, writers, producers and actors include director Justin Lin(Fast & Furious 6, Star Trek Beyond), producer Will Packer (Ride Along series, Straight Outta Compton), writer-producer Tracey Wigfield (The Mindy Project, creator and showrunner of NBC's upcoming Great News), Marlon Wayans (NBC's upcoming Marlon), Masi Oka (Heroes, Hawaii Five-0) and writer-directorMalcolm D. Lee (The Best Man, Barbershop: The Next Cut) as well as festival alumni Randall Park (Fresh Off the Boat, Trainwreck) and Hasan Minaj (The Daily Show).
BWW Interview: Talking Sparkle Shoes and Stamina with MATILDA's Mother of the Year, Lesli MargheritaSeptember 17, 2016Lesli Margherita is an Olivier Award winner for her West End debut as Inez in Zorro the Musical. After over 1000 performances getting 'Loud' in Matilda the Musical as the villainous Mrs. Wormwood, a role she originated on Broadway, Lesli bid farewell to the grounds of Crunchem Hall and crossed the street to The Helen Hayes to star as uber- diva Mona Kent in the Broadway premiere of Randy Skinner's Dames at Sea.
STAGE TUBE: ONE NIGHT IN MOTOWN Comes to the BPASeptember 13, 2016What icons do you think of when you hear Motown? Marvin Gaye? Diana Ross? The Temptations? Stevie Wonder? Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5? The list goes on! Two stars of Broadway's 'Motown: The Musical' come together for a concert honoring the record label that transformed America, Motown Records, and its founder, Berry Gordy.
STAGE TUBE: The United Solo Festival Presents A JEWISH JOKESeptember 12, 2016United Solo Festival will present writer/performerPhil Johnson in his latest solo work, A Jewish Joke - a drama about comedy as relevant today is it was during the McCarthy era - in a single performance on Saturday, September 17th at 4pm at The Studio Theatre @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street - just east of Broadway.)
STAGE TUBE: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Comes to the Tuacahn AmphitheatreSeptember 12, 2016From the Oscar® -winning team Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz comes a lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo's epic story of love, acceptance, and what it means to be a hero.
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film's Oscar®-nominated score as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell's new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo's gothic novel.
Come see the Tuachahn amphitheatre transformed into 15th century Paris and follow Quasimodo on his adventure!
Tichina Arnold to Host Al Sharpton's 2016 Triumph AwardsSeptember 12, 2016Hosted by Tichina Arnold, The 2016 Triumph Awards presented by National Action Network and TV One recognizes distinguished individuals and corporations in civil rights, the arts, entertainment, education, business and sports. Honorees have made a positive impact on society by utilizing their talents and resources to help those within under-resourced communities.