The 16th Annual Hispanic Television Summit Lineup is Dominated by Women of PowerOctober 1, 2018The line-up of speakers, moderators, celebrities and award recipients for the 16 th Annual Hispanic Television Summit is dominated by women of power. They comprise 50% of the diverse line-up of leaders from advertising, brands, producers, networks, cable, satellite, and OTT. The summit is a 'must attend' event for those in the business of TV and video for Hispanics. It is presented by two Future U.S. television industry brands, Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News, and scheduled for Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the New York Marriott Marquis.
The LA Film Festival Announces 2018 WinnersOctober 1, 2018The LA Film Festival, produced by Film Independent, announced the winners of the 2018 Festival at the Awards Reception at the W Hotel in Hollywood presided over by Festival Director Jennifer Cochis and Film Independent President Josh Welsh. Cochis and Welsh also took the opportunity to thank the more than 50 generous sponsors, funders and media partners without whom the Festival would not be possible.
ICG Names 2018 Award Recipients and Honorees at Emerging Cinematographer AwardsOctober 1, 2018Rachel Morrison (Director of Photography), Amy Vincent (Director of Photography) and Anne Thompson (IndieWire Editor-at-Large) are the recipients of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) special 2018 Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA), announced Steven Poster, ASC, ICG's National President at the debut screening of this year's selected films at the DGA, Sunday night.
Sour Peach Films' GIRL TALK to Receive New York PremiereOctober 1, 2018 Sour Peach Film's short narrative film Girl Talk receives its New York premiere at Newfest: New York Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Film Festival 2018. Girl Talk follows 20-something Mia (played by Hannah Hodson), as she explores the disparity between emotional and physical intimacy, coming to a head when she meets an intriguing couple.
National Geographic Presents Season Two of MARSOctober 1, 2018The prospect of Mars has never been more palpable. The idea once was considered science fiction, but in the blink of an eye, we'll be there. Season 2 of National Geographic's acclaimed series MARS - dubbed impressive, inspiring and scientifically honest by critics - returns Monday, November 12, at 9/8c, with a six-episode arc continuing with last season's unique hybrid format: alternating scripted and documentary sequences to predict what life will be like on the Red Planet forecasted by what's happening today on Earth. MARS has a special simulcast premiere on Nat Geo Mundo.
MAYANS M.C. Renewed for Second Season on FXOctober 1, 2018Mayans M.C., the hit biker drama created by Kurt Sutter and Elgin James, has been renewed for a second season on FX, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. The second season will premiere on FX in 2019.
Telemundo, E! and Universo Make History with Latinx Now!October 1, 2018Telemundo, E! and Universo make history withLatinx Now!, the first-ever total-market entertainment program produced in English and Spanish for bicultural audiences across U.S. and Latin America,premiering Wednesday, October 3. Hosted by renowned influencers Christian Acosta, Nastassja Bolivar and Claudia Vergara and a special guest host every week, the 30-minute show covers the latest news stories in entertainment, candid interviews with celebrities and highlights talent in fashion, style, beauty and more, with a focus on creating culturally-relevant content that provides crossover appeal and addresses Hispanic passion-points and interests. Every Wednesday, the show will feature top celebrities such as Luis Fonsi, Becky G, Sofia Carson, Kevin Hart, Fat Joe, Malu Trevejo, Karol G, Ozuna, Leslie Grace, CNCO, Alex Sensation, Al Madrigal, C Tangana, De la Ghetto and Ignacio Serricchio, among others.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Dreamworks' KUNG FU PANDA: THE PAWS OF DESTINYOctober 1, 2018Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny follows the adventures of four energetic panda kids: Nu Hai, Bao, Jing, and Fan Tong. After they stumble upon a mystical cave beneath Panda Village, the friends accidentally absorb the chi of ancient and powerful Kung Fu warriors known as the Four Constellations. Based on traditional Chinese astronomy, the Four Constellations — Blue Dragon, Black Tortoise, White Tiger, and Red Phoenix — are said to have been the first warriors to achieve total mastery of chi. Dragon Master Po finds himself faced with his biggest challenge yet -- teaching this ragtag band of kids how to wield their newfound powers to defeat Jindiao and save the world.
2019 Sundance Institute Theatre Lab Applications are OpenOctober 1, 2018Sundance Institute's Theatre Program is thrilled to announce an open call for submissions to the 2019 Theatre Lab, which will convene in Utah for most of July 2019. We would love your help in getting the word out to your constituents -- details below, including application link; please let me know if any questions (including asset requests) for the Institute's media relations team or Program leaders, Philip Himberg (Artistic Director) or Christopher Hibma (Producing Director).
THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT to Broadcast Live on Election NightOctober 1, 2018THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT will broadcast live on election night for coverage of the midterms on Tuesday, Nov. 6 (11:35 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. The most recent live broadcast of THE LATE SHOW aired Tuesday, Jan. 30, following President Trump's State of the Union address. This will mark the 18th time THE LATE SHOW has broadcast live. Guests joining Colbert from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York will be announced at a later date.