Town Stages Announces the Sokoloff Arts Creative Fellowship 2019September 25, 2018Town Stages announces the Sokoloff Arts Creative Fellowship 2019. Applications for Creative Fellowships are accepted on a rolling basis and a new class of Fellows is announced for each new calendar year. To be eligible for the 2019 Creative Fellowship, please apply by October 15, 2018. The application is available at https://www.sokoloffarts.org/fellowship.
Smithsonian Channel Presents THE LOST TAPES: CLINTON IMPEACHMENTSeptember 25, 2018Twenty years later, in a country shaken by political unrest and the fight for gender equality, we're still living with the legacy of the Clinton presidency. The 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton rocked the country to its core and set the stage for the next two decades of polarization and controversy in America. Now, a new episode of Smithsonian Channel's critically acclaimed THE LOST TAPES relives the scandal, using only contemporary film and audio to allow viewers to experience history without comment. The hour-long episode delves into the collective memory of America to pose the question: At a time when everyone took a side, would you take the same one now? THE LOST TAPES: CLINTON IMPEACHMENT airs Monday, October 29 at 9 PM ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel.
Emilio and Gloria Estefan Named Recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin PrizeSeptember 25, 2018Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden today announced that husband-and-wife team Emilio and Gloria Estefan are the next recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The honorees represent two historic firsts for the prize – the first time it has been awarded to a married couple or to musicians-songwriters of Hispanic descent.
Country Music Association Celebrates 60th AnniversarySeptember 25, 2018Today, the Country Music Association celebrates its 60th anniversary, as the United States Senate, House of Representatives, and the City of Nashville, officially proclaim September 25, 2018 Country Music Association Day. CMA will host a special invite-only anniversary celebration Wednesday, Sept. 26 in Nashville.
Study Finds that Portrayals of Female STEM Characters in TV and Film Haven't Improved in 10 YearsSeptember 25, 2018The Lyda Hill Foundation, in partnership with Geena Davis's Institute on Gender in Media at Mount Saint Mary's University, released an extensive research report on the portrayals of female characters in science, technology, engineering and math in television and film. 'Portray Her: Representations of Women STEM Characters in Media' shows that entertainment media has a long way to go to improve stereotypes about pursuing STEM careers.
NBC Wins the Season's Opening Night in RatingsSeptember 25, 2018NBC wins the opening night of the season in 18-49, total viewers and every other key measure among the Big 4 – moving ahead after running #2 in 18-49 and #3 in total viewers on the year-ago opening night.
Women in Entertainment Announces 4th Annual Summit Featuring Geena Davis, Raelle Tucker, Kristin Campo and MoreSeptember 25, 2018Women in Entertainment (WIE) announced today that it will host its fourth annual summit in Los Angeles, on October 11, 2018, at the iconic Skirball Cultural Center. Over the course of the day, WIE will once again gather some of the most creative game-changing minds in television, film, and sports for a series of powerful keynotes, thought-provoking panel discussions, and inspirational fireside chats. Founded by two innovative leaders in the entertainment and marketing worlds Gretchen McCourt and Renee Rossi (Relativity Ventures), WIE is designed to address a range of pivotal and timely issues that affect women. Topics to include: the rise of women's leadership, addressing our evolving world in the wake of the Me Too movement, how storytelling can impact social change, and empowering the next generation of extraordinary women creatives.
Austin Film Festival Announces Full 25th Anniversary Film and Conference ScheduleSeptember 25, 2018Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today the full schedule of films and panels for the 25th Anniversary festival, this October 25-November 1. AFF's feature film slate includes 23 World, North American, and US Premieres, a robust retrospective series, and highly anticipated marquee titles, including Steve McQueen's and Gillian Flynn's modern-day thriller Widows, Peter Farrelly's dramedy period piece Green Book starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen, Mike Leigh's period piece Peterloo, Mickey Rourke-starring boxing drama Tiger, Paul Dano's Wildlife starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan, and Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges family drama Ben is Back bowing as AFF's Centerpiece selection, with writer/director Peter Hedges in attendance.
8th Annual Streamy Awards Announces Nominees, and YouTube as PartnerSeptember 25, 2018dick clark productions and Tubefilter announced the nominees for the 8th Annual Streamy Awards. The 2018 awards ceremony will take place at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA on Monday, October 22 at 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT and will stream live globally and exclusively via YouTube.com/streamys.
Jay Leno to Host 20th Anniversary Gala to Celebrate The Hudson River ParkSeptember 25, 2018The Hudson River Park has announced that they will honor Award-winning actor, Claire Danes; Deputy Mayor, City of New York & Vice Chair, Hudson River Park Trust, Alicia Glen and Chairman & CEO, RXR Realty LLC, Scott Rechler at the 2018 Gala on Thursday, October 11th at Pier 62 in Hudson River Park.