iDreamMachine & Paladin Announce Nationwide Theatrical Release of BILLBOARDDecember 11, 2018Filmmaker Zeke Zelker (“InSearchOf,” “Loggerheads”), under his iDreamMachine production banner has joined forces with Mark Urman's Paladin to bring his latest film, “Billboard,” to cinemas nationwide in over 25 markets beginning on April 5th, 2019. Zelker wrote, directed and produced “Billboard,” which stars: John Robinson (“Elephant,” “Lords of Dogtown,”), Heather Matarazzo (“Welcome to the Dollhouse,” “The Princess Diaries”), Eric Roberts (“The Dark Knight,” “Grey's Anatomy”), Leo Fitzpatrick (“Kids,” “Bully”), Darlene Cates (“What's Eating Gilbert Grapes,” “Picket Fences”), and Oakes Fegley (“Pete's Dragon,” “This is Where I Leave You”). The film will expand to additional multiple major markets nationwide.
AT HOME WITH AMY SEDARIS Returns to truTV on February 19December 11, 2018truTV invites guests back into the rich, imaginative - and slightly deranged - world of At Home with Amy Sedaris when the Emmy(R)-nominated series returns for its second season Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT. Created by Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello (Strangers with Candy), the 10-episode season of this one-of-a-kind comedy will again feature Sedaris' signature brand of silliness as she showcases her decorating, cooking and crafting skills.
Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation Launches a Major Workforce Education InitiativeDecember 11, 2018Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation (AWMH) has launched a major workforce education initiative that provides direct support to community colleges to enhance their career and technical education programs. These programs provide skills and services to students who are looking to enter a traditional trade or other applied learning program. Ten colleges from across the country will receive $100,000 to support more than 1,000 students training to enter the American workforce. These students will become the first cohort of Metallica Scholars.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for STRUGGLE: THE LIFE AND LOST ART OF SZUKALSKIDecember 11, 2018A Netflix original documentary, Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski takes us inside the mind of one of the last century's great characters, offering a startling look at how history can stand in the way of true artistic genius in one generation while stepping aside to reveal it dramatically in the next. In 1968, pop culture collector Glenn Bray, who had an interest in surrealist art, happened upon an unusual book featuring the art of Stanislav Szukalski. Like most people, Bray had never heard of Szukalski, but he delighted in showing the book of drawings and photos of sculptures to his circle of friends in the underground art comic world, including Robert and Suzanne Williams and George DiCaprio, who found the forgotten Polish master's vision far ahead of its time.
GRAMMY Museum And MusiCares Announce GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions - Charitybuzz EditionDecember 11, 2018This year's GRAMMY® Charity Online Auctions—Charitybuzz Edition will feature VIP and industry experiences including: a one-on-one meeting with Warner Music Nashville's chairman & CEO John Esposito and tickets and meet & greet passes with GRAMMY® winner Carrie Underwood for the Cry Pretty Tour 360 (Los Angeles); studio visit and meet & greet with songwriting duo the Messengers; lunch at Little Beach House Malibu (Soho House) with GRAMMY-winning producer Peter Asher (Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor); and a VIP experience for two to GRAMMY winner Ziggy Marley's 2019 Rebellion Rises Tour. Bidders will also have the opportunity to bid on platinum GRAMMY tickets and a VIP seat filler experience for the 61st GRAMMY Awards® telecast to be held in Los Angeles on Feb. 10, 2019.
Randall Jansta to Receive WGA East's Richard B. Jablow AwardDecember 11, 2018The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) announced today that Randall Jansta will be honored with the Richard B. Jablow Award for Devoted Service to the Guild at the 71st Annual Writers Guild Awards at New York's Edison Ballroom on Sunday, February 17, 2019.
Sam Elliott, Elsie Fisher, Claire Foy Among Virtuosos Award Recipients at the Santa Barbara International Film FestivalDecember 11, 2018Today the 34th Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced its recipients for the Virtuosos Award presented by UGG, an honor created to recognize a select group of talent whose noteworthy performances in film have elevated them into the national cinematic dialogue. Yalitza Aparicio (Roma) Sam Elliott (A Star is Born), Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade) Claire Foy (First Man), Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?), Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie (Leave No Trace), John David Washington(BlacKkKlansman) and Steven Yeun (Burning) will receive the award on Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 at The Arlington Theatre.
The Art Of Elysium Announces 12th Annual Black Tie Artistic Experience, 'HEAVEN'December 11, 2018The Art of Elysium is holding their 12thAnnual celebration, HEAVEN, on Saturday, January 5, 2019. The event will take place the night before the Golden Globes and will be co-chaired by Evangelo Bousis, Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix. According to Michael Muller, HEAVEN is Connection. The same night, Beau Dunn will be honored with the 2019 SPIRIT OF ELYSIUM award for her generous support over the years. The charity is thrilled to have Peter Dundas for DUNDAS grace the runway with the unveiling of his latest collection. Dundas will debut his latest collection in an elaborate fashion show, featuring the make-up design of Charlotte Tilbury. The evening will include unique costume design by Johnny Wujek, surprise musical guests, and mentalist, Oz Pearlman, as the Master of Ceremonies.
TLC to Premiere New Season of MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFEDecember 11, 2018Whitney Thore isn't holding anything back for the fifth season of TLC's MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFE, premiering Tuesday, January 1 at 8:00p.m ET/PT with a two-hour episode. The series follows Whitney as she juggles her dance career, continues to fight through body shaming while dealing with polycystic ovarian syndrome and navigates the hilarious and emotional circle of her family and friends.
Discovery Family to Premiere TRANSFORMERS: RESCUE BOTS ACADEMYDecember 11, 2018It's time to roll to the rescue! Today, Discovery Family announced TRANSFORMERS: RESCUE BOTS ACADEMY, an all-new 52-episode animated series for viewers in preschool produced by Allspark Animation, a Hasbro Company, premiering Saturday, January 5 at 9a/8c with two back-to-back episodes. New 11-minute episodes of the series will stream live on Discovery Family GO and will also be available on demand the following day. Additionally, beginning Saturday, December 29, viewers can catch a special two-part pre-premiere on Discovery Family GO.
JoJo Siwa Adds 28 More Dates to 'Nickelodeon's JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M The Tour'December 11, 2018After selling out 24 cities across the U.S., Nickelodeon star and YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa is adding 28 dates to her first North American tour: Nickelodeon's JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour. Presented by Party City, the 53-city tour is produced by Nickelodeon and AEG Presents and will make a stop at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019.