REAL FRIENDS Announce Headlining US TourAugust 14, 2018Fresh off of headlining the final Warped Tour, Illinois rock band REAL FRIENDS have announced a headlining North American tour in support of their widely praised third studio LP Composure. BOSTON MANOR, GRAYSCALE, and EAT YOUR HEART OUT will be providing support for the run, which will take place from October 17 to November 25. Ticket pre-orders are now live at http://realfriends.shofetti.com/
Jacob Burns Film Center Announces Slate of Fall EventsAugust 14, 2018Film fans will FALL in love with the new lineup of events and happenings at the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), a nonprofit cultural arts center and one of the most successful suburban film houses in the country. JBFC announced today a variety of unique and compelling film series launching and returning this fall. Select film screenings also feature thought-provoking and engaging Q&As with renowned American and international filmmakers, environmentalists, politicians, and more.
The Toronto International Film Festival's Wavelengths Programme Unveils 18th Edition Featuring Films by James Benning, Jodie Mack, and MoreAugust 14, 2018The Toronto International Film Festival®'s Wavelengths programme is thrilled to unveil the 18th edition of its adventurous and carefully curated lineup of shorts and feature films from around the world. This rich and varied selection of 43 films demonstrates the ways in which filmmakers continue to expand cinema's aesthetic, narrative, and documentary forms and languages. This year's selection comprises 4 programmes of experimental short films, 2 curated pairings, and 10 features, each contributing to an exciting, diverse lineup of moving-image art. Wavelengths is curated and overseen by Andre?a Picard, with contributions from members of TIFF's international programming team, namely Giovanna Fulvi, Kiva Reardon, Steve Gravestock, and Danis Goulet.
The Toronto International Film Festival Announces Contemporary World Cinema RosterAugust 14, 2018The Toronto International Film Festival® announced today the 48 titles from international filmmakers that comprise this year's Contemporary World Cinema roster. This year's programme features luminous films from 30 countries — with a strong presence from Latin America and Eastern Europe — telling stories of identity, depicting family dynamics, and making bold political statements. The Contemporary World Cinema programme is generously sponsored by Sun Life Financial.
The Toronto International Film Festival Unveils Lineup for the 2018 Masters ProgrammeAugust 14, 2018The Toronto International Film Festival® has unveiled the lineup for the 2018 Masters programme, comprised of 11 daring new films by acclaimed, established auteurs with remarkable bodies of work. With projects that reflect on history, focus on personal introspection, and take a critical look at society, this year's programme proves that innovation in storytelling is not exclusive to newer generations of filmmakers.
Kevin Gates Announces LUCA BRASI 3 TOURAugust 14, 2018Today, multi-platinum rapper Kevin Gates announces his return to live music with the highly-anticipated “LUCA BRASI 3 TOUR.” Dates get underway October 2nd in Austin, TX and continue through November 3rd, concluding in Wichita, KS (see full itinerary below). Tickets will officially go onsale to the public this Friday, August 17th at 10am local time. For more information, visit www.kvngates.com.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for CLIMAX from A24August 14, 2018From director Gaspar Noé (Irreversible; Enter the Void; Love) comes a hypnotic, hallucinatory, and ultimately hair-raising depiction of a party that descends into delirium over the course of one wintry night.
HBO to Premiere ESME & ROY from the Makers of SESAME STREETAugust 14, 2018ESME & ROY, the first new animated series from the makers of “Sesame Street“ in more than a decade, debuts on HBO in the U.S. this SATURDAY, AUG. 18 (9:30-10:00 a.m. ET/PT). The show follows a young girl, Esme, and her best monster friend, Roy, on their adventures as the best monster babysitters in Monsterdale. Aimed at children ages four to six, it offers a creative new approach to teaching “learning through play” and mindfulness strategies.
Will Smith to Bungee Jump Over the Grand Canyon, and One Lucky Fan Can Be ThereAugust 14, 2018Beginning today, fans can enter to win a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness -- in person -- Will Smith bungee jump out of a helicopter over the Grand Canyon as part of the special Will Smith: The Jump. Check out Will's announcement here. All fans will be able to watch the special LIVE on Will's YouTube channel on his 50th birthday this September 25th -- all to raise awareness and donations for international advocacy organization Global Citizen's education campaigns.
Frederick Wiseman's MONROVIA, INDIANA to be Released in Theaters Starting on October 26August 14, 2018On the heels of the recent announcement of Frederick Wiseman's MONROVIA, INDIANA making its world premiere at the 2018 Venice Film Festival, Zipporah Films is pleased to announce that the documentary will open theatrically on October 26 at New York's Film Forum as it begins a national theatrical rollout. Los Angeles will open November 2 with additional top markets to follow in November and December. Following Venice, the film will also play at the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival.
ABC, PEOPLE and Four M Studios Present THE STORY OF THE ROYALSAugust 14, 2018ABC, PEOPLE and Four M Studios present “The Story of the Royals,” a two-night, four-hour prime-time television event documenting the fascinating lives of the British royal family. Featuring an extraordinary panel of experts and voices, “The Story of the Royals – Part One” airs WEDNESDAY, AUG. 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), and “The Story of the Royals – Part Two” airs THURSDAY, AUG. 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.
MTV Announces the Backstreet Boys, Bazzi and Bryce Vine to Perform Live for the VMAs Red Carpet Pre-ShowAugust 14, 2018MTV today announced the Backstreet Boys, Bazzi and Bryce Vine, the newest artist to join The Sound Drop by PEPSI®, will perform live from the VMAs red carpet Pre-Show outside of Radio City Music Hall on Monday, August 20th at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Actor and host Terrence J., together with radio and TV personality Nessa, will host alongside Paul “Pauly D” Delvecchio and Vinny Guadagnino from “Jersey Shore Family Vacation.” Additionally, supermodel and activist, Winnie Harlow will serve as the red carpet fashion correspondent. To give fans an earlier start to the night, MTV will begin live streaming red carpet coverage at 7:30 p.m. on Twitter hosted by Justina Valentine from “Wild 'N Out” and Erik Zachary.