AKA Studio Productions and Kierstead Productions Present MULLIGANSeptember 18, 2018Executive Producers AKA Studio Productions (“Rules of Cool,” Fullscreen) and Kierstead Productions (Broadway's Pretty Woman, Kinky Boots, Waitress) are pleased to announce the world premiere of the pilot episode for the original drama series Mulligan, an “Official Selection” at the 2018 Los Angeles Film Festival, one of three pilots in the world chosen to be screened at the prestigious festival. The screening is set for Tuesday evening, September 26, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. at the Arc Light Theater (9500 Culver Blvd) in Culver City, CA.
The Golden Door Film Festival to Screen Guy Jackson's Directorial Debut, 3.5September 18, 2018The Golden Door Film Festival (GDIFF) proudly announces the upcoming screening of Guy Jackson's directorial debut, the short film, 3.5. Inspired by true events the film follows a family shattered by the choices of a mother suffering from postpartum depression. The film opens on the lead character Maggie Elliot, played by the film's producer and writer Stacey Van Gorder, feeling lost and despondent as she drives to the George Washington Bridge, where statistically every 3.5 days someone attempts suicide. Maggie's unthinkable act led her to this moment prompting her to weigh her life's options at 213 feet above the Hudson River. It could be her escape, a sure death. In 2017 alone, 15 people jumped to their deaths. The George Washington Bridge attracts people in Maggie's position every month, every week, every 3.5 days. This is just one of many stories that was inspired by one attempt. In the fall of 2017, the rise in suicides prompted the Port Authority to install and 11 –foot high fence and netting to thwart all future suicide attempts until a permanent fence is installed.
PBS to Premiere NOVA ADDICTIONSeptember 18, 2018We are in the midst of the deadliest drug epidemic in U.S. history. In 2016, 64,000 Americans died from drug overdoses, driven by a dramatic rise in the abuse of opioids like OxyContin, heroin, and fentanyl. Drugs are now the leading cause of death for people under the age of 50, and a key reason that life expectancy in the U.S. is falling after decades of gains. It's a slow-motion disaster that is destroying families and entire communities, with no end in sight. But what causes addiction, and why is it so challenging to treat?
HBO Ties For Most Emmy Wins with 23 AwardsSeptember 18, 2018HBO received 23 Primetime Emmy® Awards, tied for the most wins this year, in the 70th Annual Primetime Emmy® Awards competition. “Game of Thrones” led all programming with 9 Emmys®.
PBS to Premiere NEIL DIAMOND: HOT AUGUST NIGHT IIISeptember 18, 2018In August 2012, legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond made a triumphant return to the celebrated Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. This magical evening celebrated the 40th anniversary of the original multiplatinum-selling Hot August Night collection that was recorded at the same venue in 1972. NEIL DIAMOND: HOT AUGUST NIGHT III premieres on PBS stations on Saturday, September 22, 2018 (check local listings).
Hannah Fidell's THE LONG DUMB ROAD to Open in Theaters This NovemberSeptember 18, 2018The Long Dumb Road, a film by Hannah Fidell, Starring Tony Revolori, Jason Mantzoukas, Taissa Farmiga, Grace Gummer, Casey Wilson, and Ron Livingston, opens theatrically in NY on November 9th and will expand to LA and additional markets on November 16th.
VIDEO: Elizabeth Smart Talks to CBS SUNDAY MORNING's Gayle King About Her KidnapperSeptember 18, 2018'CBS This Morning' Co-Host Gayle King talked with Elizabeth Smart in her first sit-down interview following an announcement by the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole that Wanda Barzee, the woman convicted of helping to kidnap Smart, will be freed from prison more than five years earlier than she expected. A portion of the interview is below.
Paul Nelson Announces Fall and Winter Tour DatesSeptember 18, 2018Being blues/rock icon Johnny Winter's hand-picked touring and recording guitarist is just one of the accolades held by Grammy-winning guitarist Paul Nelson who has also shared the world's stages and/or recorded alongside Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Slash, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Vince Gill, Sonny Landreth, Ben Harper and the list goes on. With appearances on late night with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel, Nelson a blues hall of fame artist is known for his amazing tone and playing style by an ever growing legion of fans establishing him as one of today's leading modern guitar trendsetters.
ZAZ Announces Headlining Performance at New York's Town HallSeptember 18, 2018The #1 French singer in the world, ZAZ, announces a headlining performance at New York's legendary Town Hall on April 22, 2019. Tickets are $39, $59, $79 and $99 (plus applicable fees) and go on sale Friday, September 21st at 10AM via Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
The Emmys Deliver NBC's Best Monday Ratings, Excluding Live News & Sports, Since 2015September 18, 2018Here are “Emmy” results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen. Keep in mind that time zone-adjusted “fast-official” nationals are expected later today, while the 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET fast-affiliate ratings will NOT be time zone-adjusted, nor include viewers of encore telecasts in the West, and will significantly understate “Emmy” ratings.