Garden Theatre's Interactive Movie Series to Screen HOCUS POCUSAugust 15, 2019Garden Theatre's new Interactive Movie series will continue on September 15 with a screening of Hocus Pocus. This interactive screening of the 1993 film will feature pre-show trivia, a costume contest, in-show activities, and a little bit of theatre magic. The Sanderson Sisters will make a special visit to judge the costume contest, and trivia will be hosted by Aaron Wallace, author of Hocus Pocus in Focus: The Thinking Fan's Guide to Disney's Halloween Classic. Pre-show entertainment will begin at 6:45 pm, and the movie will begin at 7:30 pm.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Fourth Round of 2019 LineupAugust 15, 2019For the fourth straight week, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has announced ten more artists for their 2019 festival which takes place in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on October 4-6. As with past lineup reveals, fans were treated to a sneak-peek audio clip of the soon-to-be-announced artists on HSB's social media accounts earlier this week. Upon hearing what HSB calls the weekly “artist medley,” fans hypothesized in the comment section about who might be added to the lineup.
ESPN to Debut Next 30 FOR 30 Documentary RODMAN: FOR BETTER OR WORSE This SeptemberAugust 15, 2019ESPN will debut the next documentary in the Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series with “Rodman: For Better or Worse” the unfettered and definitive look at the life and career of Dennis Rodman. The film, directed by Emmy-winning director Todd Kapostasy, will premiere on Tuesday, September 10, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
American Experience on PBS to Premiere THE FEUDAugust 15, 2019The most famous family conflict in American history, the Hatfield-McCoy feud evolved into a mythic American tale of jealousy, rage and revenge — and one which helped create the negative “hillbilly” stereotype that has shaped attitudes towards Appalachia for more than a century. Yet the truth is much more than a tale of two warring families. It is the story of a region and its people forced into sudden change by Eastern capitalists, who transformed Appalachia from an agrarian mountain community into a coal and timber producing workplace owned and run primarily by outside interests. Written, directed and produced by Randall MacLowry and executive produced by Mark Samels, The Feud premieres Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App.
Here TV Renews CONFRAMA for Season Two and Announces CastAugust 15, 2019Here TV has renewed its hit series Conframa for a second season, with a mostly brand new cast. Season 1 can currently be seen on the network & many other platforms such as Amazon Prime, Spectrum (On-Demand), Comcast & more.
VIDEO: James Corden Has a Soul Riff-Off with Smokey RobinsonAugust 15, 2019On Wednesday night's episode of The Late Late Show, host James Corden recaps his experience of seeing the upcoming documentary 'Hitsville: The Making of Motown,' he admits that although the film is great, he prefers the soulful hits of today's artists. But when the legend Smokey Robinson shows up to challenge that idea, the two settle the debate with an old fashioned riff-off, thanks to a little help from The Filharmonic.
Blue Note Announces 80th Anniversary Tour Featuring Kandace Springs, James Francies & James CarterAugust 15, 2019This November, a triple-bill of current Blue Note artists—Kandace Springs, James Francies, and the James Carter Organ Trio—will embark on a U.S. tour of performing arts centers and theaters around the country in celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Blue Note Records. Each artist will perform a set of their own music followed by a finale with all the musicians coming together to perform a classic Blue Note tune.
Intimacy Director Claire Warden to be Featured on THEATER: ALL THE MOVING PARTSAugust 15, 2019Intimacy Director Claire Warden is featured in this monthly episode of THEATER: All the Moving Parts, hosted by veteran journalist, Patrick Pacheco. She is one of the leaders in the relatively new and important role of intimacy director and coordinator in theater, movies and TV. Warden recently made history as the first intimacy director on Broadway with Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune and will shortly be working on the Broadway productions of Slave Play and Linda Vista.
CONVICTION Selected as a Gala Presentation at FIN: Atlantic International Film FestivalAugust 15, 2019After a successful world premiere at the Hot Docs Film Festival earlier this year, co-directors Nance Ackerman (Four Feet Up, Cottonland), Ariella Pahlke (Burning Rubber, What You Did Before You Were Born) and Teresa MacInnes (Buying Sex, Norm) are very pleased that their empowering documentary collaboration, Conviction, has been officially selected as a Gala Presentation at FIN: Atlantic International Film Festival, on Monday, September 16, 2019, 6:30 PM.
Five Boroughs Music Festival Opens 13th Season With FoundersAugust 15, 2019 Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) presents the first concert of its 13th season featuring Founders—a songwriting collective combining classical and folk music with original compositions and pop arrangements—in a program entitled “Songs for the End of Time” on Monday, September 23 at 7:30pm at Judson Memorial Church (55 Washington Square South).
Fresh Goods Music Announces Partnership With RED MusicAugust 15, 2019Fresh Goods Music is proud to announce its partnership with RED MUSIC/Sony Music. The label, founded by Sublime With Romefrontman and producer Rome Ramirez, is the home of Seranation, NOAHJVMES, and Dylan Holland.
Girl Ray Announces New Album GIRLAugust 15, 2019Girl Ray are excited to announce the forthcoming release of Girl. It marks the second album from the North London band and will be released on November 8 via Moshi Moshi. Recorded at London's Electric Beach Studios with Ash Workman (Christine and the Queens, Metronomy), the album is a delightful, sun-kissed tribute to their love of pop and R&B.
Dead & Company Adds Fall ConcertsAugust 15, 2019Due to popular demand, DEAD & COMPANY – Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, John Mayer, and Bob Weir, with Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Chimenti – will perform several concerts this fall on the East Coast. The shows – Thursday, October 31, & Friday, November 1, @ the world famous Madison Square Garden in New York and Friday, November 8, & Saturday, November 9, for the first time ever at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, follow Dead & Company's 2019 Summer Tour, the band's biggest yet.
Toronto International Film Festival Announces 2019 International Rising StarsAugust 15, 2019TIFF Co-Heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente announced today the new lineup of international TIFF Rising Stars: Chino Darín, Geraldine Viswanathan, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Josefine Frida. Now in its ninth year, the programme showcases burgeoning young actors who will join the previously announced Canadian TIFF Rising Stars, Kacey Rohl, Mikhaïl Ahooja, Nahéma Ricci, and Shamier Anderson.
GI Film Festival San Diego Opens with TAKE ME HOME HUEYAugust 15, 2019The GI Film Festival San Diego, now in its fifth year, opens with a heartfelt documentary short, “Take Me Home Huey” featuring the transformation of a U.S. Army Huey helicopter into a colorful, inspirational sculpture by contemporary artist and Southern California resident Steve Maloney.
The Brutalists Announce New Album WE ARE NOT HERE TO HELPAugust 15, 2019Following on the heels of last year's well-received self-titled debut album, L.A.'s premiere garage rock upstarts The Brutalists are proud to announce their forthcoming sophomore album, We Are Not Here To Help, on September 6. The new album once again unites Mick Cripps (founding member of L.A. Guns) and Nigel Mogg (founding member of The London Quireboys) along with Kent Holmes, Charlie Nice, and Luke Bossendorfer for a smoldering slab of bluesy pub rock mixed with R&B and bits of ska and reggae thrown in for good measure. The result is utterly unique yet enchantingly familiar, driving melodies and riffs deep into the heart and soul of listeners. Just give a listen to the superb first single from the new album, “Take It All Away,” along with the supremely cool video, for a taste of what this band is capable of - watch it below!