VIDEO: Author John Green Talks Teens and his Own OCD on 60 MINUTESOctober 4, 2018He feels their pain. He gives them hope. He defends the nerds. To millions of his young fans, John Green is a towering figure and a beacon of truth. He does it all in a series of best-selling novels, YouTube “vlogs” and podcasts that have captured the attention of their generation. But what many of those fans don't know is that Green has his own pain. He struggles every day with mental illness. Green, whose young adult bestsellers have become blockbuster films, appears on 60 MINUTES in a profile by Jon Wertheim to be broadcast Sunday, Oct. 7 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Maggie Q to Receive the World Tourism Humanitarian AwardOctober 4, 2018Actress Maggie Q will receive the World Tourism Humanitarian Award on November 5, 2018, the opening day of World Travel Market (WTM) London, at the ExCel Centre. Maggie Q will be presented the award as part of the annual World Tourism Awards ceremony sponsored by Corinthia Hotels, The New York Times, United Airlines and host sponsor Reed Travel Exhibitions. Peter Greenberg, CBS News Travel Editor and world renowned travel expert, will host the Award presentation.
Lidia Vitale's BETWEEN BROTHERS Makes LA Debut at La Femme International FestivalOctober 4, 2018Lidia Vitale is best known for her many roles in front of the camera, but her most recent work of art is a very personally inspired story called Between Brothers (Tra Fratelli) that she wrote, produced and directed. This short film that revolves around the intrigues of a family in contemporary Italy, will resonate with many people young and old. It speaks volumes to the many more stories Miss Vitale can share as her career as a filmmaker progresses. She resembles a younger Charlotte Rampling with that same wild, intense, earthy energy that informs most of her work and this film is no exception. Moreover, the film stars Miss Vitale's daughter, Blu Yoshimi.
Five Boroughs Music Festival Presents 'Corónica: An Empire of Silver and Gold'October 4, 2018Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) and GEMAS (Gotham Early Music Scene / Americas Society) present Corónica, a collective of musicians from Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Argentina and the US, in An Empire of Silver and Gold on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 7:00pm at St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church.
Guitar Mash Announces Lineup for the 7th Annual Urban Campfire at City WineryOctober 4, 2018Guitar Mash has announced its artist line-up for the 7th Annual Urban Campfire at City Winery on Sunday, November 18th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Urban Campfire is a unique and immersive musical experience where artists break down the wall between the stage and the house, and invite the audience to perform along with them. The theme for this year's event is “Songs for Change” which focuses on the power of music to generate awareness and bring people together.
American Composers Orchestra Honors PHENOMENAL WOMEN at Carnegie HallOctober 4, 2018American Composers Orchestra (ACO) will open its 2018-2019 season with a concert honoring Phenomenal Women presented by Carnegie Hall in Zankel Hall on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 7:30pm. The performance, conducted by ACO Music Director George Manahan, will feature the world premiere of Valerie Coleman's Phenomenal Women performed by the Imani Winds with ACO; as well as the world premiere of Alex Temple's Three Principles of Noir with singer Meaghan Burke, director Amber Treadway, and costumes by Storm Garner. Grammy and Grawemeyer Award-winning composer Joan Tower's Chamber Dance from 2006, which treats the orchestra as a chamber ensemble, completes the program.
Lifetime Greenlights Two New Original MoviesOctober 4, 2018Lifetime has greenlit two new original movies for 2019, Victoria Gotti: My Father's Daughter and a remake of the cult-classic, Death of a Cheerleader. Victoria Gotti: My Father's Daughter is co-written, narrated and executive produced by Gotti herself. Chelsea Frei (Sideswiped) takes the title role while Maurice Benard (General Hospital) stars as mob boss, John Gotti. Death of a Cheerleader features original star Emmy-nominee Kellie Martin (Haley Dean Mysteries) returning for the updated movie, inspired by the shocking murder of a popular cheerleader by a classmate. Aubrey Peeples (Nashville) and Sarah Dugdale (The Bad Seed) also star.
Discovery Channel to Premiere New MASTER OF ARMSOctober 4, 2018Over the course of history, skilled craftsmen helped shape the fate of mankind by constructing the most iconic weaponry known to man. Inspired by age-old traditions, Discovery Channel is gathering the best builders to battle it out in a head-to-head competition to re-create the armaments that have changed the course of history. MASTER OF ARMS premieres Friday, November 2 at 10 PM ET/PT on Discovery.
Alice Smith to Headline The Apollo Theater's WOW - Women Of The World FestivalOctober 4, 2018The Apollo Theater announced today that Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Alice Smith will headline the Apollo's WOW – Women of the World Festival. The performance, featuring new music from her upcoming Full LP Mystery set to release at the end of 2018, is a part of the 3rd annual gathering of artists, activists, and leaders from around the globe at the Apollo Theater beginning March 12 and running through March 17, 2019. Smith will bring her intoxicating mix of R&B, pop and rock along with a special musical tribute to the world famous Apollo Theater stage on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 8pm.
Smithsonian Channel to Honor Veteran's Day with Two PremieresOctober 4, 2018Smithsonian Channel is set to honor American veterans this November with two premieres offering unique perspectives and new insights on crucial aspects of the Vietnam War. One-hour special GUN TRUCKS OF VIETNAM premieres Sunday, November 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and explores the ingenuity of American servicemen and the ongoing legacy of one of America's fiercest fighting units. The following Sunday, November 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, THE LOST TAPES returns with TET OFFENSIVE, bringing to life a defining moment of the Vietnam War. Both premieres feature rare audio and exclusive never-before-televised 8mm films – some shot directly by soldiers during combat.
Cinemax Presents Season Two of MIKE JUDGE PRESENTS: TALES FROM THE TOUR BUSOctober 4, 2018MIKE JUDGE PRESENTS: TALES FROM THE TOUR BUS, chronicling the exploits of legendary music artists, begins its eight-episode second season FRIDAY, NOV. 2 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on CINEMAX. While the first season of the show spotlighted country musicians, the new season focuses on funk music greats, including George Clinton, Rick James, James Brown and Bootsy Collins. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Parliament-Funkadelic founder Clinton serves as consulting producer and provides original music for the series.
Shonda Rhimes and Matt Reeves Developing RECURSION for NetflixOctober 4, 2018Netflix has secured the rights to international bestselling author Blake Crouch's book “Recursion” for Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beer's Shondaland and Matt Reeves' 6th & Idaho for a feature film as well as a television universe. “Recursion” will be published by Crown on June 11, 2019.
RLJE Films Acquires THE MAN WHO KILLED HITLER AND THEN THE BIGFOOT Starring Sam ElliottOctober 4, 2018RLJE Films (NASDAQ: RLJE), has acquired all North American rights to the upcoming adventure film The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot. Written by Robert D. Krzykowski , who makes his directorial debut, the film stars Sam Elliott (A Star is Born, The Hero), Aidan Turner (“Poldark”), Ron Livingston (Office Space, Tully), Caitlin FitzGerald (“Masters of Sex”), Larry Miller (Pretty Woman) and Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood). RLJE Films plans to release the film nationally in theaters, VOD and Digital HD in the first quarter of 2019.
AMC's LODGE 49 is Renewed for Second SeasonOctober 4, 2018Ahead of its season one finale, AMC today announced that it has renewed its critically acclaimed modern fable “Lodge 49” for a second season. Wyatt Russell (“Black Mirror,” “Everybody Wants Some”) will reprise his starring role as Sean “Dud” Dudley. Creator, writer and executive producer Jim Gavin returns as does Peter Ocko (“Pushing Daisies,” “The Office”) as executive producer and showrunner. Additional executive producers include Paul Giamatti (“Billions,” Sideways, “Outsiders,” “Hoke”), Dan Carey (“Outsiders,” “Hoke,” John Dies at the End, All Is Bright), and Jeff Freilich (“Halt and Catch Fire,” “Grace and Frankie”). The second season of “Lodge 49” will go into production and will air on AMC in 2019 with 10 episodes. “Lodge 49” is an AMC Studios production.