VIDEO: Kurt Russell is Santa Claus in the Trailer for THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLESNovember 1, 2018THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES, a holiday adventure from producer Chris Columbus (“Home Alone”, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone') and director Clay Kaytis ('The Angry Birds Movie'), tells the story of sister and brother, Kate (Darby Camp) and Teddy Pierce (Judah Lewis), whose Christmas Eve plan to catch Santa Claus (Kurt Russell) on camera turns into an unexpected journey that most kids could only dream about. After staking out Santa's arrival, they sneak into his sleigh, cause it to crash and nearly derail Christmas. As their wild night unfolds, Kate and Teddy work together with Santa - as you've never seen him before - and his loyal Elves to save Christmas before it's too late.
BAFTA Announces the Breakthrough Brits of 2018November 1, 2018The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced 2018's BAFTA Breakthrough Brits, in partnership with Burberry – Nineteen of the UK's most promising future stars of film, games and television.
Registration is Open for the 2019 ASCAP 'I Create Music' EXPONovember 1, 2018ASCAP, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today announced that it is accepting registrations for the 14th edition of its signature event, the ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, May 2 - 4, 2019. Music creators of all styles and experience levels can visithttps://www.ascap.com/expo to register for the conference.
Local Supports Announced for Dionne Warwick's Australian and New Zealand TourNovember 1, 2018With just one day until soul icon Dionne Warwick's Australian and New Zealand tour kicks off in Perth, Frontier Touring and Arena Touring are delighted to announce the local talent joining the five-time GRAMMY® award winner on stage. The show moves to Adelaide this Saturday and Melbourne on Sunday, before a very special appearance by Ms Warwick at Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday, Sydney and Gold Coast follow next week before the tour crosses to Christchurch.
MASSAOKE Announces A MASSAOKE NIGHT AT THE MUSICALSNovember 1, 2018After critically acclaimed reviews and star turnouts at their previous experiences, Massaoke, the UK's smash hit sing-along band, are excited to unveil their brand new show – 'A Night At The Musicals'. Making its London debut at Camden's KOKO on Friday 1 February 2019, tickets are available to purchase now on Ticketweb.
GODSMACK Announce 2019 European Tour DatesNovember 1, 2018GODSMACK, the multi-platinum band who recently had to postpone their fall European tour due to the unexpected death of the son of guitarist Tony Rombola, have announced plans for a 20-date trek in 2019. The tour is set to kick off on February 27 in London with Like A Storm confirmed as direct support.
Netflix Renews THE RANCHOctober 31, 2018'The Ranch' has been renewed for a fourth season by Netflix, according to Variety.
OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT to Air an Election SpecialOctober 31, 2018Just ahead of one of the most consequential midterm elections of our time, the SHOWTIME animated series OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT takes a look at the political field in an expanded election special on Sunday, November 4 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME. OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT: ELECTION SPECIAL 2018 focuses on Cartoon Trump's deepening concerns about what he fears is a coming Democratic “Blue Wave” and his possible impeachment.
BET Networks Licenses CARL WEBER'S THE FAMILY BUSINESSOctober 31, 2018Today, BET Networks announces the acquisition of eight-part drama 'Carl Weber's The Family Business,' based on The New York Times best-selling author's most popular family crime drama novel starring acclaimed-actor and Executive Produccer Ernie Hudson. Originally developed and produced as an indie film franchise, BET has licensed the content to air this dynamic production in an explosive way. Meet the Duncans, a prominent family from Jamaica, Queens living fast and luxurious. By day, they're an upstanding family; by night, they live a dangerous secret life. The patriarch of the family, L.C. Duncan (Hudson), is at the age when he's starting to think about retirement and has to decide which of his children should take over his thriving exotic car dealership. The Duncans quickly come under siege from some of the top politicians, mafia and drug cartels in the city. The Duncans will have to stick together or die separately. The highly anticipated television event 'Carl Weber's The Family Business,' makes its debut on Tuesday, November 13 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET.
Kesha Announces Her 'Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride'October 31, 2018Kesha and Sixthman, the industry leader in music festivals at sea, are excited to announce Kesha's Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride. This immersive four-day vacation experience will take 2,500 fans on the wildest ride of their lives from February 17 – February 21, 2019 from Tampa to Nassau, Bahamas on the beautiful Norwegian Pearl.
FOX Sports Films' MAGNIFY Celebrates One Year Anniversary with THEY FIGHTOctober 31, 2018FOX Sports Films is pleased to announce the television premiere of the documentary film, 'They Fight,' airing nationwide Sunday, Nov. 11 on FOX. It also debuts in select New York City and Los Angeles theaters on Friday, Nov. 9. This is the fourth film in the critically-acclaimed 'MAGNIFY' documentary film series, which debuted one year ago, November 2017.
Emory Cohen, India Eisley Cast in True Crime Drama THE DOUGHERTY GANGOctober 31, 2018“The Dougherty Gang,” is based on a true story and the GQ article 'The Whole True Story of the Dougherty Gang' by Kathy Dobie. Written & directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sean McEwen (Whaling”), The Dougherty Gang is his second directorial feature film, having also shepherded as a producer a number of hit films including: “Another Happy Day,” “Bernie” “Graceland” and “Punching Henry.” Starring Emory Cohen (“Brooklyn,” “The Place Beyond the Pines” “War Machine”), India Eisley (Patty Jenkins “I Am The Night,” “Underworld: Awakening,” “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”), and Sam Strike (“Timeless,” “Leatherface,” “EastEnders”), as three siblings whom embark on a cross-country crime spree, hoping to start a new life across the border. Tess Harper (“No Country For Old Men,” “Tender Mercies,” “Crimes of the Heart”), meets them on their journey, while Cory Hardrict (“American Sniper,” “Warm Bodies,” “Battle Los Angeles”), and Treat Williams (“Chicago Fire,” Deep Rising,” “Blue Bloods”) work to bring them to justice.
Al Jazeera English Employees Vote to Join SAG-AFTRAOctober 31, 2018Today, content creators at Al Jazeera English, based in the United States, voted overwhelmingly to recognize SAG-AFTRA as their union ? with 97 percent voting in favor. The election was conducted by mail ballot and votes were counted this afternoon by the National Labor Relations Board. The victory allows them to move forward to negotiate a first contract.
Noticias Telemundo Announces Details of EL VOTO, NUESTRO FUTURO LATINOOctober 31, 2018Noticias Telemundo announced details of “El Voto, Nuestro Futuro Latino (The Vote, Our Latino Future),” its coverage of the November 6 state and legislative elections. Led by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning anchor José Díaz-Balart and presenters Julio Vaqueiro, Felicidad Aveleyra and Paulina Sodi, with the support of correspondents, presenters and analysts across the country, “El Voto, Nuestro Futuro Latino” will offer special programming leading up to the elections as well as comprehensive Election Day coverage on Tuesday, November 6. The historic coverage effort, featuring expert analysis, voter testimony, exit poll and real-time results, opinion studies, social media trends and original digital content, will be produced in collaboration with the Telemundo Station Group and NBC News, the country's # 1 news organization.