Ida's Album 'Believe' Enters the Official Classical ChartDecember 17, 2018The pop-opera girl group Ida's Christmas album, Believe, which was produced independently by its four members and fully funded by their Kickstarter campaign, has entered the Official Classical Charts (as of 14 December). Ida are in the unique position of being the only unsigned act to feature in this week's Official Classical Chart.
Palm Springs International Film Festival Announces Festival Line-UpDecember 17, 2018 The 30th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced that the festival's opening night will be the screening of All is True directed by Kenneth Branagh on Friday, January 4. The festival will close with Ladies in Black, directed by Bruce Beresford on Sunday, January 13. The Festival will screen 223 films from 78 countries, including 48 premieres (4 World, 13 North American and 31 U.S.) from January 3-14, 2019. The line-up includes a focus on cinema from France, India and Mexico, Premieres, Talking Pictures, Book to Screen, Special Presentations, FLOS: Foreign Language Oscar Submissions, Gay!La, Local Spotlight, Modern Masters, True Stories, World Cinema Now, a 30-film retrospective of selections from past festivals (free screenings sponsored by Desert Care Network and National Endowment for the Arts), and more.
Bravo Media to Air MARRIED TO MEDICINE'S Season 6 Three-Part ReunionDecember 17, 2018Emotions go sky high when Bravo Media's 'Married to Medicine' season six three-part reunion hosted by Andy Cohen covers all the hot-button topics with Dr. Jacqueline Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Quad Webb-Lunceford, Toya Bush-Harris, Mariah Huq and Dr. Contessa Metcalfe. The ladies will set records straight on rumors while also calling out liars and frauds. In addition, an ultimate face-off with an estranged husband and wife will leave the couples on edge. The three-part reunion will premiere on Friday, December 21st and Sunday, January 6th and 13th at 9pm ET/PT.
Opus One Studios Releases New Single Holiday Carol in Multiple GenresDecember 17, 2018Opus One Studios, publisher of creative products supporting worthy causes, announced today the release of its latest original music single, 'A Carol for All Children.' Described as a carol for our times, the composition celebrates what we all have in common in an era when religious differences are the cause of tensions and even wars. The carol's lyrics are by Alan Salisbury, with music by social activist and vocalist Whitney Parnell.
Armada University and Rodg Launch the 'Finish My Record' ContestDecember 17, 2018Hot on the heels of a particularly popular contest with Norwegian dance music icon Ørjan Nilsen, none other than Statement! regular and Progressive Trance trailblazer Rodg takes over the reins to launch a similar contest on Armada University, the new producer platform operating under the wing of Amsterdam-based record label Armada Music.
Jeff Bridges to Receive the 2019 Cecil B. deMille Award at the GOLDEN GLOBESDecember 17, 2018The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced today that Golden Globe winner and four-time nominee Jeff Bridges will be honored with the 2019 Cecil B. deMille Award at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 6, 2019. The highly-acclaimed actor of such legendary films as Crazy Heart, The Big Lebowski, True Grit and The Fabulous Baker Boys will accept the honor at the awards ceremony, hosted by Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg, and airing LIVE coast to coast from 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET on NBC.
Terror Films to Release HELL HOUSE LLC II: THE ABADDON HOTEL DigitallyDecember 17, 2018The highly anticipated sequel HELL HOUSE LLC II: THE ABADDON HOTEL was initially released September 20th on the genre streaming site SHUDDER. After a 3-month exclusive window on this platform, TERROR FILMS will make this exciting haunter on several more Digital hosters, including: Amazon Instant, iTunes, Vudu, Steam, Google Play and Xbox. This latest release will also take place in multiple countries, beginning Friday, January 4th, 2019.
Megan Mullally's Band Nancy And Beth Announce First Australian TourDecember 17, 2018Nancy And Beth is the punk/vaudeville heart-child of two friends - Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt – who pick dope songs and then sing them while dancing and wearing matching costumes, and they're heading our way next June with dates in Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart.
NBC and Litton Entertainment to Debut EARTH ODYSSEY WITH DYLAN DREYERDecember 14, 2018NBC and Litton Entertainment, the preeminent producer of award-winning family programming, today announced that Earth Odyssey with Dylan Dreyer will join the three-hour Saturday morning programming block, The More You Know. Now in its third season, The More You Know will continue to present to audience high-quality, inspiring stories about environmental stewardship, social innovators, health, civic engagement and diversity.
Emily Blunt is Open to Starring in a Sequel to MARY POPPINS RETURNSDecember 14, 2018Award-winning actor Emily Blunt, who is already earning praise for her work in "Mary Poppins Returns," says she's up for doing a sequel, in an interview with Anthony Mason for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 16(9:00 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
VIDEO: Asa Butterfield, Maisie Williams and Nina Dobrev Star in the Trailer for THEN CAME YOUDecember 14, 2018Then Came You, a coming-of-age tale that celebrates the love of friendship, romance and, yes, life, stars Asa Butterfield, Maisie Williams and Nina Dobrev. Then Came You is a sweet, uplifting tale that reminds us it's not how long we live, but how we live the life we have, that matters.
THE BLACK TAPES Drama Based On Podcast In Works At NBCDecember 14, 2018NBC is set to develop a supernatural drama based on The Black Tapes podcast, according to Deadline. The series hails from Emerald City co-creator Matthew Arnold, podcast creators Paul Bae and Terry Miles, Entertainment 360 and Universal TV.