Netflix Acquires Two Cannes Film Festival WinnersMay 28, 2019Netflix has acquired worldwide rights (excluding China, Benelux, Switzerland, Russia, France) to Mati Diop's award winning Atlantics and the worldwide rights (excluding China, Benelux, Turkey, France) to I Lost My Body (J'ai perdu mon corps), a film by Jérémy Clapin, produced by Marc du Pontavice, which made its world premiere in the Critics Week section at the Cannes Film Festival to rave reviews.
Ingrid Michaelson Announces 'The Dramatic Tour' and Sets Album Release DateMay 28, 2019Pop singer songwriter Ingrid Michaelson today announced a string of special club dates, The Dramatic Tour, in support of her new album, Stranger Songs. The album, out June 28 and now available for pre-order here, was inspired by Netflix's pop culture phenomenon Stranger Things and its release will immediately precede the show's third season premiere on July 4. Earlier this month, the pop star debuted the flirty, palpitating single, “Missing You” -- which quickly became her first-ever #1 most-added single at Hot AC radio and is racing up that chart – currently at #34 and a Greatest Gainer in its second week. “Missing You” is available to stream/download here.
VIDEO: Tina Fey Talks Turning MEAN GIRLS Into A MusicalMay 28, 2019Tina Fey stopped by TODAY Tuesday morning to celebrate fifteen years of her film Mean Girls. Fey also talks about what it was like to turn Mean GIrls into a musical in honor of it being on Broadway for a year.
THE BIG STAGE Hosted by Elizabeth Stanton and James Maslow To Debut on The CWMay 24, 2019THE BIG STAGE, a new non-competitive show featuring talented acts from around the world, hosted by Elizabeth Stanton(Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World) and James Maslow (Big Time Rush) will premiere on The CW with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back airing back to back on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 9:00 p.m./8:00 p.m. Central. THE BIG STAGE is executive produced by David McKenzie and David Martin for Associated Television International.
Hulu Picks Up the Untitled Mary Laws ProjectMay 24, 2019Hulu has ordered “Untitled Mary Laws Project” (WT), an anthology series based on “North American Lake Monsters,” a collection of stories by Nathan Ballingrud, to series.
The Rocket Summer Announces New Album 'Sweet Shivers'May 24, 2019The Rocket Summer's multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and performer, Bryce Avary, is back with a new album, Sweet Shivers, due out this summer, on August 2, 2019. It was announced alongside a pre-order campaign including exclusive limited items ranging from handwritten lyrics to vinyl test pressings, and instruments used on the recording, many of which sold out within hours of launch.
Silent Planet to Support August Burns Red on '10 Years of Constellations' TourMay 24, 2019Silent Planet are set to support August Burns Red on their 10 Years of Constellationstour, alongside co-support act Silverstein. The 40+ North American tour kicks off on 6/20 in Lancaster, PA and will make its way through Boston, MA; Montreal, QC; Chicago, IL; Vancouver, BC; Seattle, WA; Austin, TX; Nashville, TN and more, before
Netflix Announces BETWEEN TWO FERNS: THE MOVIEMay 24, 2019At last evening's FYSEE Event for My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman in Los Angeles, Zach Galifianakis announced his new film Between Two Ferns: The Movie will be released globally on Netflix on September 20th, 2019.
Showtime Documentary Films Announces DETAINEE 001May 24, 2019As John Walker Lindh is released from prison, Showtime Documentary Films today announced the production of DETAINEE 001, from Emmy(R) winning director Greg Barker (The Final Year, Sergio, Manhunt, Legion of Brothers). The film, which has been in production since 2017, gives the definitive account of Lindh's story with never-before-revealed details from his legal case and unpacks challenging truths and shifting allegiances behind one of the most compelling and unresolved mysteries of the post-9/11 age. Lindh's case set a precedent for how Americans caught up in the War on Terror were prosecuted, and the film examines how American military and justice systems have grappled with the two decades since his detention.
VIDEO: Ben Platt Talks Being One Away From an EGOT, Performs 'Grow As We Go'May 24, 2019Ben Platt was a guest on Thursday night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about his new album 'Sing to Me Instead.' During the interview, Platt talks about winning an Emmy, Grammy and Tony and what his plan to win an Oscar. He also talks about meeting Beyonce and Hillary Clinton at Dear Evan Hansen and the inspiration behind his new album. Later, Platt performs 'Grow As We Go' from the album!