Hallmark Movies Now Exceeds 500,000 SubscribersNovember 19, 2018Propelled by record demand for Hallmark-branded content, Crown Media Family Networks' subscription on-demand streaming service, Hallmark Movies Now, surpassed 500,000 subscribers, the company reported today. The news comes as the service rolls out its annual programming event, 'Movies & Mistletoe', which has become the premiere streaming destination for holiday entertainment. Since the event launched on October 29, Hallmark Movies Now has recorded a 93% surge in viewership and an 11% increase in subscribers versus the corresponding period in 2017. 'Movies & Mistletoe' - the SVOD counterpart to sister linear networks' top-rated seasonal franchises, 'Countdown to Christmas' on Hallmark Channel and 'Miracles of Christmas' on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries - features a robust slate of 180 hours of fan-favorite holiday movies that can only be seen on Hallmark Movies Now.
SZA, Kacey Musgraves & Hayley Kiyoko To Be Honored At Billboard's Women In Music EventNovember 19, 2018Billboard, the leading destination for charts, news, trends and innovations in music, announced today that it will honor SZA, Kacey Musgraves and Hayley Kiyoko at its 13th annual Women in Music event, held in conjunction with the release of the Women in Music issue, on December 6 in New York City. Soulful and candid singer-songwriter SZA will accept the Rule Breaker award, genre-bender Kacey Musgraves will collect the Innovator award, and pop singer-songwriter Hayley Kiyoko will receive the Rising Star award. Ariana Grande (Woman of the Year), Janelle Monáe (Trailblazer Award) and Cyndi Lauper (Icon Award) have already been announced as honorees at the star-studded event, which also honors the most powerful female executives in the industry.
The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival Presents THIS IS SPINAL TAP, REALITY BITESNovember 19, 2018The band's getting back together again at the 18th Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T. This Is Spinal Tap will return to the big screen for the iconic mockumentary's 35th anniversary at the 2019 Festival. Generation X will also have a comeback for the 25th anniversary of Reality Bites. The storytellers behind the cult classics will be on hand for cast and creator reunions. The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival runs April 24 - May 5.
PBS Presents the Broadcast Premiere of SARAH BRIGHTMAN: HYMNNovember 19, 2018In a new concert staged in the famous Ludwigs Festspielhaus In Germany, Sarah Brightman performs beloved favorites from her decades-long career and introduces audiences to enchanting selections from her much-anticipated new album, HYMN. Accompanied by her band, a 40-piece orchestra, a 50-voice choir and dancers, the world's most successful and best-selling soprano is joined on stage by other guest artists including Japanese superstar Yoshiki, Vincent Niclo, Mario Frangoulis and Narcis. Filmed in state-of-the-art video and mixed in Dolby Atmos sound, SARAH BRIGHTMAN: HYMN is a hybrid of a musical film, an opera and a large-scale concert production and is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations in November 2018 (check local listings).
SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Puts NBC at the Top of Sunday Night's RatingsNovember 19, 2018NBC (7:30-11pm) (15.278 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.7, #1) was the ratings champ on Sunday thanks to its mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (5.819 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 1.5, #7), 'Football Night in America #2' (8.319 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 2.3, #5), 'Football Night in America #3' (14.649 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 4.2, #T2) and 'Sunday Night Football' (16.796 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 5.3, #1).
Taylor Swift Signs Exclusive Recording Deal with Universal Music GroupNovember 19, 2018Taylor Swift, one of the music industry's most creatively and commercially successful artists in history, signed a global recording agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment. Under the multi-year agreement, UMG will serve as the exclusive worldwide recorded music partner for Swift and UMG's Republic Records will serve as her label partner in the U.S.
A TRUE BLOOD Musical is Being WorkshoppedNovember 19, 2018In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, creator Alan Ball spoke about 'True Blood.' Ball revisited the series, which premiered ten years ago and ran for season seasons. Ball mentioned that there is a musical adaptation of the hit HBO series.
VIDEO: Watch the Music Video for Steve Aoki's 'Waste It On Me' with BTS, Starring Ken JeongNovember 19, 2018Today, two-time Grammy-nominated DJ and Producer Steve Aoki released his music video for hit single “Waste It On Me” featuring global megastars BTS. The track which appeared on Aoki's newest installment of the neon future series, Neon Future III, has amassed praise domestically and internationally, debuting at #1 in more than 60 countries with 4 million streams in the first 24 hours, as well as the #1 worldwide trend on Twitter with 1k+ retweets per minute.
Short Film, CROSSROADS, Debuts on Amazon Prime, Direct TV, and AT&T U-verseNovember 19, 2018 Award-winning short film 'Crossroads' is now available on Amazon Prime, Direct TV, and AT&T U-verse. Directed and produced by Marvin Nuecklaus, the psychological thriller was a selection at the Beverly Hills Film Festival, Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts, and one of six films selected to the SAG AFTRA foundation's short film showcase.
Netflix to Premiere THE INNOCENT MAN This DecemberNovember 19, 2018In a story that gained national attention with John Grisham's best-selling non-fiction book, The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town, the six-part documentary series The Innocent Man focuses on two murders that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s — and the controversial chain of events that followed.
ID Presents New Special DEADLY LEGACYNovember 19, 2018Depraved serial killer John Wayne Gacy hunted in the streets of Chicago in the 1970s, luring 33 young men to a violent death. Gacy's insatiable urge to kill eventually became his undoing in 1978, and dental records were able to identify 25 of his victims. But when Gacy was put to death by lethal injection in 1994, the identities of the eight remaining victims died with him. Now, 40 years after Gacy terrorized the streets of Chicago, Investigation Discovery is re-opening the case in an attempt to finally uncover the identities of eight remaining victims. This limited series follows Detective Sergeant Jason Moran, a one-man cold case unit in Cook County, Illinois who seeks the help of new DNA technology to finally give families closure. The three-part limited series DEADLY LEGACY premieres Sundays at 10/9c beginning on December 9 on Investigation Discovery, the #1 network for true-crime and mystery programming.
VIDEO: John Oliver Discusses Authoritarianism on LAST WEEK TONIGHTNovember 19, 2018Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER concludes its fifth season SUNDAY, NOV. 18 (11:00–11:40 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Topics include President Trump's reaction to the wildfires in California, Brexit and the rise of authoritarian leaders in the United States and around the world.
Ethan Gold Releases 'The Song of Sway Lake' Album and Limited 7" VinylNovember 19, 2018 Composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Ethan Gold shares his latest collaboration with independent film director and twin brother Ari Gold, the soundtrack for the jazz-inspired drama, “The Song of Sway Lake.” Title tracks from the album feature vocals from American singer John Grant and English indie folk trio The Staves. Lakeshore Records released the soundtrack on all digital platforms. The album is also available on CD through Gold's label Electrik Gold, who will release a limited 7” vinyl on Record Store Day, Friday, Nov. 23rd.
Recording Academy Implements Community-Driven Membership ModelNovember 19, 2018The Recording Academy has implemented a new community-driven and peer-reviewed membership model in an ongoing effort to build a more representative and relevant membership body. The move comes as one of several steps the Recording Academy is taking to effect meaningful change in the organization.