New Season of the Smithsonian Channel's POLAR BEAR TOWN Premieres 11/22October 26, 2017Every fall, approximately 10,000 tourists from around the world descend on the tiny, isolated town of Churchill, Manitoba. Known as The Polar Bear Capital of the World, visitors gather in Churchill to see the annual migration of more than 1,000 polar bears that pass through town. Smithsonian Channel's docu-series POLAR BEAR TOWN follows this extraordinary intersection of humans and the Lords of the Arctic, as they collide in unexpected and sometimes dangerous ways. This three-episode second season premieres Wednesday, November 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Review Roundup: Did Critics Salute THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE?October 26, 2017DreamWorks Pictures' Thank You for Your Service follows a group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq who struggle to integrate back into family and civilian life, while living with the memory of a war that threatens to destroy them long after they've left the battlefield.
Poisoned Candy Meets V for Vendetta | PBS Digital Series Explores Halloween Urban LegendsOctober 26, 2017The newest episode of PBS Digital Studios' Origin of Everything, focuses on an urban legend we've all heard: tainted Halloween candy. How many times did your mom warn you about that razor blade in the apple? Well turns out, there's a pretty interesting backstory to these legends and we're here to share. The episode also dives into the origins of trick or treating for candy. Why do we encourage kids to show up at strangers houses, begging for candy and, more importantly, what does the answer have to do with V for Vendetta?
TIFF Teams with China Film Archive to Bring Canadian Films to BeijingOctober 26, 2017TIFF is bringing a collection of classic and contemporary Canadian films to Beijing, in partnership with the China Film Archive. The CFA will present Canada's Ten Best: New Cinema From the North, running from November 3 to 12. It will showcase a selection of Canada's leading films, programmed in association with TIFF, including several highlighted in TIFF's annual Canada's Top Ten Film Festival, as well as a selection of retrospective titles from TIFF's Canada on Screen sesquicentennial series. Telefilm Canada and the Embassy of Canada in China are also partners on this unique showcase of Canadian films.
Queer|Art Teams with HBO for First Annual Queer|Art|PrizeOctober 26, 2017New York-based nonprofit Queer Art is thrilled to present the inaugural Queer/Art/Prize, an unprecedented new award and ceremony honoring the work of diverse emerging and renowned LGBTQ artists. Made possible with support from HBOand developed in collaboration with the Queer Art artist community, Queer/Art/Prize immediately establishes itself as one of the most significant awards for LGBTQ artists in the world.
BUZZR Retro Game Shows Now Available on Amazon Prime VideoOctober 26, 2017Starting today, BUZZR, FremantleMedia's retro game show network, is bringing nearly 20 Vintage Game Show titles to Amazon Prime Video through Amazon Video Direct(AVD). Some of the popular retro titles that BUZZR has brought to Amazon include Press Your Luck, Family Feud, Match Game, Super Password, and What's My Line?, among others. In addition, FremantleMedia will be bringing classic episodes of fan-favorite Supermarket Sweep, which originally launched in 1965, to Prime Video in the near future.
JEFF ROSS ROASTS THE BORDER: LIVE FROM BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS Premieres 11/16 at 10p.m. ET/PT on Comedy CentralOctober 24, 2017Comedian Jeff Ross packs his bags and makes a dash for the border in the upcoming one-hour special Jeff Ross Roasts the Border: Live from Brownsville, Texas. In this part stand-up, part documentary special, Ross unpacks, breaks down and tears apart our simmering immigration debate through stand-up, roasting and field segments from the US / Mexican border. Jeff Ross Roasts the Border: Live from Brownsville, Texas premieres on Thursday, November 16 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central.
SneakPeek - INK MASTER: ANGELS Visits Seattle Tonight On SpikeOctober 24, 2017Tonight on INK MASTER: ANGELS Local Artists (Whitney Havok, Graydon Payne and Nicholas Guevara) are put to the test as the Angels set their sights on the Emerald City. To earn a spot on Ink Master, one Local Artist moves on to the Angel Face Off and must tattoo canvases who have overcome homelessness. INK MASTER: ANGELS airs Tuesday's at 10pm ET/PT on Spike.
The European Union Film Festival Announces Diverse Lineup of Award-Winning Films From 28 CountriesOctober 24, 2017The Annual European Union Festival of Toronto (EUFF) will present a powerful lineup of unique and multicultural films from all 28 EU member countries, November 9 23, 2017 at the Royal Cinema. Hosting this Festival is a great opportunity for Toronto, which is one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the world. These award-winning and critically acclaimed selections will address some of the most pressing topics affecting European and Canadian society today.
YouTube Red Debuts Extended Trailer for RYAN HANSEN SOLVES CRIMES ON TELEVISIONOctober 24, 2017Youtube Red today debuted an extended trailer for its all-new comedy series RYAN HANSEN SOLVES CRIMES ON TELEVISION featuring never-before-seen hilarious footage of stars Ryan Hansen and Emmy-nominee Samira Wiley, plus highlights of featured guest stars, including Kristen Bell, Joel McHale, Jon Cryer, Donald Faison and Eric Christian Olsen. RYAN HANSEN SOLVES CRIMES ON TELEVISION premieres exclusively on YouTube Red on October 25th.
Review Roundup: Did Critics Find Chris Hemsworth's THOR: RAGNAROK Spectacu-Thor?October 20, 2017In Marvel Studios' THOR: RAGNAROK, Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok-the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization-at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger-the Incredible Hulk!
VIDEO: Al Pacino-Led HANGMAN Trailer ReleasedOctober 20, 2017Legendary actor of stage and screen Al Pacino is back with his new action movie HANGMAN and, yes, it does have something to do with the popular children's word game Hangman.
PHOTO FLASH: First Look at Season 2 of HBO's TRACEY ULLMAN'S SHOWOctober 19, 2017A longtime HBO favorite returns with six new episodes of her Emmy -nominated series when TRACEY ULLMAN'S SHOW kicks off its second season FRIDAY, OCT. 20 (11:00 11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Emmy winner Ullman stars as a wide array of famous faces and everyday people in the sketch comedy show, which looks at modern life on the British side of the pond.