Kristina Reed Joins Madison Square Garden Company as SVP, Creative Development, StrategyJuly 22, 2019The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE:MSG) today announced that Academy Award-winning producer and creator, Kristina Reed, has joined MSG as Senior Vice President, Creative Development and Strategy. In this newly-created position, Ms. Reed will drive the development of creative content for the Company's state-of-the-art MSG Sphere venues, which will utilize cutting-edge, immersive technology and compelling, multi-sensory storytelling to revolutionize the entertainment experience.
Sundance Institute Announces 2019 Creative Producing Labs & SummitJuly 19, 2019Sundance Institute today announced Fellows and Advisors for the five-day 2019 Creative Producing Labs, as well as the three-day Creative Producing Summit which immediately follows; both take place at Utah's Sundance Mountain Resort. The Labs begins July 29, and the Summit August 2. These are the flagship convenings for the Institute's Creative Producing Program, which champions and develops current and rising generations of producers across fiction and nonfiction film.
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Release 'Tomorrowland 2019' EPJuly 19, 2019Following the immense success of their 2018 Tomorrowland EP and high-profile releases with the likes of David Guetta, Daddy Yankee and Natti Natasha on 'Instagram', and with Paris Hilton on 'Best Friends Ass', Dimitri Vegas & LikeMike strike again with the 2019 edition of their Tomorrowland EP. In contrast to last year, where tracks were rolled out across each of the days of the Tomorrowland weekends, fans will be treated to fresh new tracks every week for 2019 spanning through the 19th July until 13th September, to not only whet the appetites of attendees but satisfy fans cravings the world over, all summer long.
Altin Gun Launches First-Ever U.S. TourJuly 19, 2019Psychedelic Turkish folk rock group Altin Gün are set to launch their first-ever U.S. tour. The group recently released their sophomore album Gece via ATO Records. The record has received praise fromNPR, Aquarium Drunkard, MOJO, Uncut, and The Guardian. The Amsterdam-based six-member band are inspired by Turkish folk and psychedelia from the 60s & 70s, re-interpreting Anatolian rock and folk music and opening the doors between traditional Turkish folk songs and psych.
Ron Shelton to Screen BULL DURAHM at 2019 BendFilm FestivalJuly 19, 2019BendFilm announced today that legendary writer and director Ron Shelton will screen his 1988 directorial debut, Bull Durham, and moderate the 'First Features' panel as part of his role as First Features Honoree at the 16th annual BendFilm Festival. Shelton's illustrious career also includes films such as Blaze, White Men Can't Jump, Cobb, Tin Cup, and Hollywood Homicide. Shelton's work spans four decades with more than ten screenwriting and writer/director credits to his name. First Features honorees from past Festivals include John Sayles & Maggie Renzi (2016), Peter Gilbert (2017) and Debra Granik (2018).
SCHITT'S CREEK Live Show Adds Second Show at the Buell TheatreJuly 19, 2019Schitt's Creek: Up Close & Personal is coming to Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre at The Denver Performing Arts Complex on Friday, October 18th at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. Tickets are $49.50 - $99.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, July 19th at 12pm online at axs.com or charge by phone at 888-9-AXS-TIX.
The Flaming Lips Release 'King's Mouth: Music And Songs'July 19, 2019Today, THE FLAMING LIPS release their 15th studio album, King's Mouth: Music And Songs, via Warner Records on vinyl, CD and digital platforms. The original gold colored vinyl Record Store Day limited edition pressing sold out instantly. King's Mouth is now widely available on all formats. To coincide with the album's release and tour, a brand-new video from the album “How Many Times,” is also released today. In typical Lipsian fashion, the video is lysergically colorful and completely joyous in its simplicity. It was shot in the band's hometown of Oklahoma City and directed by Wayne Coyne. Click HERE to purchase King's Mouth: Music And Songs.

IFC's DOCUMENTARY NOW to Release 'Co-Op' Original Cast AlbumJuly 19, 2019IFC and Lakeshore Records announced today that three-time Emmy-nominated series Documentary Now! has taken its commitment to the comedic artform to new extremes. 'Original Cast Album: Co-op,' the meticulously crafted and 2019 Emmy-nominated episode about the cast album recording of the 1970 'Broadway musical' Co-op, will release its long-awaited Original Cast Album digitally on July 26, with proceeds donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The original cast album will include the soon-to-be Marie's Crisis classics 'Holiday Party (I Did a Little Cocaine Tonight),' which will be available as an instant grat track on all preorders beginning Friday, July 19, and solo anthem 'I Gotta Go,' both sure to bring piano bar patrons to their feet with every rising note. IFC will also be publishing sheet music so everyone can make their Co-op sing-along dreams a reality. The song 'Holiday Party (I Did a Little Cocaine Tonight),' with lyrics by John Mulaney & Seth Meyers and music by Eli Bolin was recently nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics.
Gina Torres Joins Film Adaptation of THE HATING GAMEJuly 19, 2019Gina Torres has boarded romantic comedy THE HATING GAME, joining previously announced leads Lucy Hale and Robbie Amell. Peter Hutchings (THEN CAME YOU) will direct Christina Mengert's adaptation of the bestselling novel by Sally Thorne. The film is produced by Claude Dal Farra, Brice Dal Farra, and Brian Keady of BCDF Pictures. Shooting starts in August in New York. Mister Smith Entertainment is co-financing and will handle sales.
TBS Announces THE MISERY INDEX with Jameela JamilJuly 19, 2019TBS' new comedy game show The Misery Index will premiere on Tuesday, October 22nd at 10pm ET / PT. Inspired by the card game Sh*t Happens, The Misery Index is the only game show where contestants can make a fortune out of other people's mis-fortune. Jameela Jamil stars as the show's host with The Tenderloins comedy troupe and stars of truTV's Impractical Jokers - Brian 'Q' Quinn, James 'Murr' Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano - starring as recurring panelists. The Misery Index trailer debuted this evening to a room full of fans at the first-ever Impractical Jokers San Diego Comic-Con(R) International panel.
King Princess Releases New Single 'Prophet'July 19, 2019Rising pop star King Princess' highly anticipated debut album, Cheap Queen, is due this fall onZelig/Columbia Records. Today, the multi-instrumentalist and singer premieres a new song “Prophet” taken from the forthcoming album.
Lockn' Festival Announces New Artist CollaborationsJuly 19, 2019LOCKN' is excited to unveil its annual assortment of unprecedented artist collaborations. In addition to its already remarkable 2019 lineup, this year's edition of the four-day multi-stage camping festival will boast an array of truly extraordinary onstage partnerships, once again affirming LOCKN' among the world's most exciting and unique summer gatherings. LOCKN' takes place August 22-25 in Arrington, VA at Infinity Downs, LOCKN's 387-acre property located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. GA and VIP tickets are available now exclusively at www.locknfestival.com/tickets.