DAWNLAND to Premiere on PBS' Independent LensOctober 10, 2018Dawnland reveals the untold story of Indigenous child removal in the United States through the first government-endorsed truth and reconciliation commission (TRC) in the nation, tasked with investigating the devastating impact of Maine's child welfare practices on Native American communities. With exclusive access to this groundbreaking process and never-before-seen footage, Dawnland bears witness to intimate, sacred moments of truth-telling and healing. Directed by Adam Mazo and Ben Pender-Cudlip, the film premieres on Independent Lens Monday, November 5, 2018, 10:00-11:00 PM ET (check local listings) as part of Native American Heritage Month programming on PBS.
Palm Springs International Comedy Festival's Stand Up Winner to Receive Special on Step1 TVOctober 10, 2018Palm Springs International Comedy Festival (PSICF) www.PalmSpringsComedyFest.com has partnered with the nation's new urban television network, Step1 TV www.step1TV.com, to present the festival's winner of the stand up competition a half-hour comedy special on KTVA channel 35.10. Step1 TV, available on TV, OTR platforms and via its App, is now available to over 250 million homes, including approximately 10 million in Los Angeles County and surrounding regions.
Bluprint & TODAY Food Launch 'Weeknight Cooking' with Curtis Stone and Dylan DreyerOctober 10, 2018Bluprint, the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment subscription service and premier digital destination for lifestyle learning, today announced the launch of the latest installment of its digital cooking series in partnership with TODAY Food, “Weeknight Cooking”, with esteemed restaurateur, New York Times best-selling author and television personality Curtis Stone (Top Chef/Top Chef Junior, Food Network). NBC weather anchor and meteorologist Dylan Dreyer joins Chef Curtis Stone for an interactive cooking experience, teaching viewers of all skill levels tips and tricks to make quick and tasty weeknight meals.
MTV Launches JERSEY SHORE YouTube ChannelOctober 10, 2018Building on the record success of MTV's 'Wild 'N Out' YouTube channel, the network today announced Viacom Digital Studios (VDS) will launch a dedicated 'Jersey Shore' channel on Thursday, October 18th. Fans of the iconic series will be treated to exclusive and original content starring their favorite housemates from one of television's biggest pop-culture hits.
SundanceTV Releases First Look of Rosamund Pike and Chris O'Dowd in STATE OF THE UNIONOctober 10, 2018Endeavor Content, the scripted television and feature film financing, development and sales division of Endeavor (formerly WME I IMG), will launch international sales at MIPCOM on See-Saw Films' short-form comedy series 'State of the Union' directed by Academy Award(R)-nominated, BAFTA and Emmy-winner Stephen Frears' (A Very English Scandal, Philomena), written by Academy Award(R)-nominated and BAFTA-winning writer Nick Hornby (Brooklyn, An Education) and starring Academy Award(R) and BAFTA-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Hostiles) and BAFTA-nominated Chris O'Dowd (Bridesmaids, 'Get Shorty'). The series is set to air on SundanceTV, sundancetv.com and Sundance Now in Q1 2019.
Science Channel to Premiere New Season of SPACE'S DEEPEST SECRETSOctober 10, 2018Science Channel treks deeper into the cosmos to understand the great mysteries of our universe in a new season of SPACE'S DEEPEST SECRETS. Following ground-breaking scientific missions, experts will bring viewers to the far reaches of our solar system to solve some of the most puzzling wonders of the cosmos. SPACE'S DEEPEST SECRETS returns Monday, October 15 at 10pm ET/PT on Science Channel.
Eduardo Zulueta is Promoted to President of AMC Networks InternationalOctober 10, 2018AMC Networks announced today that Eduardo Zulueta has been promoted to the newly-created position of President of AMC Networks International (AMCNI), overseeing AMCNI's global operations. Zulueta, who currently oversees AMCNI's Latin America and Southern Europe portfolio of channels, will assume his new role on 1 November and will continue to report to Ed Carroll, Chief Operating Officer, AMC Networks.
25 Semifinalists Announced For 2019 Music Educator AwardOctober 10, 2018A total of 25 music teachers from 24 cities across 16 states have been announced as semifinalists for the Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum®. In total, more than 2,800 initial nominations were submitted from all 50 states. Nominations for the 2020 Music Educator Award are now open at www.grammymusicteacher.com.
Greta Van Fleet Announces the 'March of the Peaceful Army' World TourOctober 10, 2018Greta Van Fleet, one of the most buzzed-about new rock bands today, announces the “March of the Peaceful Army” World Tour and initial headline dates for 2019. These dates are in support of the band's debut album, Anthem of the Peaceful Army, that is due out October 19 (Lava/Republic Records). As part of the itinerary, the band will visit Australia for the first time playing concerts in four cities beginning in Sydney on January 29. The band then heads to Europe and the UK in February and March for 12 dates, followed by four weeks of North American shows from early May to early June. All confirmed dates are below. Tickets go on sale on 19 October 2018 at LiveNation.co.uk.
Brooke Annibale Releases Video for Title Track Off New AlbumOctober 10, 2018Singer-songwriter/guitarist Brooke Annibale recently released her third full-length album Hold To The Light. The new record marks several major departures for the Pittsburgh native in terms of both songwriting and production. Brooke sheds a few layers of her folk-acoustic skin and introduces a new indie-pop direction offering a fusion of textured electronic and traditional instrumentation centered around her stunning voice and keen, soulful lyricism. Today, Brooke released the official video for the album's title track which was filmed in Colorado while on tour this summer.
David Axelrod to Have Two Releases for Record Store Day Black FridayOctober 10, 2018Fans of the legendary David Axelrod will have something to be thankful for on Record Store Day Black Friday! Now-Again will release Axelrod's Earth Rot album and Get On Down will be releasing Axelrod's Pride concept LP. Both albums saw David Axelrod finding a musical partnership with his son, Michael, and show the span of Axelrod's musicianship from jazz to psychedelic pop. His spectrum of sounds have been famously sampled by the likes of Dr Dre, Snoop Dog, DJ Shadow, A Tribe Called Quest, Schoolboy Q, Wu-Tang Clan, Mac Miller, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Earl Sweatshirt, Common an many more.
Walker Hayes Presents '90's Country' Music Video Premiere Event Presented by YouTubeOctober 10, 2018One of country music's quickest rising stars, Walker Hayes, is set to release the new video for his current single. Walker Hayes “90's Country” Music Video Premiere Event Presented by YouTube will be a live stream event available through YouTube Music on Thursday, October 11th at 6:30pm CT (7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT). This premiere marks the first time that Walker has partnered with YouTube on an event of this kind.
Giorgio Moroder Announces First Live Tour in EuropeOctober 10, 2018Legendary music producer Giorgio Moroder announces his first ever live tour in Europe. Hailed by many as the Godfather of Disco or even the very founder of electronic dance music, at 78 years young of age the multi Academy Award and Grammy Award winning Moroder is embarking on a 15-city European tour in April and May 2019.
Emily Perry Joins 2018 High School Nation Fall TourOctober 10, 2018With two Top 10 Billboard charting dance hits under her belt, acclaimed pop singer and performer Emily Perry has joined the High School Nation Fall 2018 Tour (www.highschoolnation.com), embarking on the 25-date national tour across America.