Filming begins on the Final Season of POLDARKSeptember 11, 2018The fifth and final series of Poldark starts filming this week for BBC One and writer Debbie Horsfield can at last reveal how she will be approaching the new season.
NBC Wins the 2017-2018 Season as the Most-Watched NetworkSeptember 11, 2018While NBC was expected to win the 18-49 demo crown for the fifth consecutive 52-week season, for the first time in 16 years the Peacock has also won the overall total-viewer race to become the Most Watched Network in America.
Whistler Film Festival Announces Call for Artists for 5th Annual Music ShowcaseSeptember 11, 2018Every great film needs great music. Today, the Whistler Film Festival (WFF) issued the call for artists to participate in the fifth consecutive WFF Music Showcase during the 2018 Festival (November 28 to December 2). The opportunity will include evening performances as well as pre-scheduled meetings with industry music supervisors.
Whistler Film Festival Announces First Wave of ProgrammingSeptember 11, 2018With just 12 weeks to go until its 18th edition, the Whistler Film Festival (WFF) is offering a sneak peek of what audiences can expect at this year's fest including the first wave of confirmed films plus a roster of BC talent that will be honoured at Almost WFF, its' annual benefit in Vancouver. From November 28th to December 2nd, the Whistler Film Festival will welcome both fans and filmmakers to experience fresh films, special guests, epic events, unique industry and talent programs, and time to play in North America's premier mountain resort destination.
Vision Films Announces North American Release of THE HEALER, All Proceeds Will be Donated to CharitySeptember 11, 2018Today Vision Films in association with Eammon Films and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced the North American release of the International hit film 'The Healer.' Directed and produced by philanthropist Paco Arango, 'The Healer' will release day-and-date theatrically and across all VOD platforms on September 28, 2018 to coincide with Cancer Awareness Month. A feel-good tale about believing in what you can't see, taking chances in life, and helping heal others through kindness, it is the first movie ever to donate 100% of its net proceeds to charity. In the US, all net proceeds from sales and viewings will benefit SeriousFun Children's Network (https://www.seriousfunnetwork.org/), a global network of 30 camps and programs, founded by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, which provides life-changing experiences to children living with serious illnesses and their families, totally free of charge. Globally, 'The Healer' has already raised more than $4.5M for children with cancer, and other serious illnesses, and has been a #1 hit in multiple countries including Spain, Mexico, Central America and Colombia.
RJLE Films Acquires THE STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEKSeptember 11, 2018RLJE Films (NASDAQ: RLJE) has acquired all North American rights to The Standoff at Sparrow Creek, the upcoming thriller from CINESTATE and XYZ Films. Written by Henry Dunham who is also making his feature directorial debut, the film stars James Badge Dale (13 Hours), Chris Mulkey (Captain Phillips), Brian Geraghty (NBC's “Chicago P.D”.), Robert Aramayo (HBO's “Game of Thrones”), Patrick Fischler (Showtime's “Twin Peaks”), Happy Anderson (Cinemax's “The Knick”) and Gene Jones (The Hateful Eight). The Standoff at Sparrow Creek will make its world premiere at Midnight Madness at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. RLJE plans to release the film nationally in theaters and on VOD and Digital HD in early 2019.
WeatherNation Delivers Live TV Coverage of Hurricane FlorenceSeptember 11, 2018WeatherNation TV begins around-the-clock TV coverage of Hurricane Florence starting today to help keep East Coast viewers safe. WeatherNation meteorologists Brett Adair and Logan Poole as well as field correspondents Brandon Clement, John Van Pelt and Ben McMillan will deliver extensive live coverage of weather updates, safety alerts, evacuations and government warnings. WeatherNation will also feature live reports from NOAA's National Hurricane Center in Miami and from local, state and federal emergency management and government officials.
CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS to Return to The CW for 2019 ShowSeptember 11, 2018The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) are pleased to announce that the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards will air LIVE on The CW Network on Sunday, January 13, 2019 (7:00-10:00p.m. Live ET/ Delayed PT). The show will continue its combined Film and Television awards format, honoring the finest in both cinematic and televised/streaming achievement, and take place once again at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.
Dave Matthews Band to Perform on THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW September 12thSeptember 11, 2018Dave Matthews Band returns to 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' on Wednesday, September 12 to perform 'Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)' from their #1 album, 'Come Tomorrow.' The band will join previously announced guests NBA champion and new Los Angeles Laker LeBron James, actor Channing Tatum and US Open Winner Naomi Osaka. The appearance comes at the end of their 46-date North American headline tour which wrapped with a sold-out concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA on September 10.
Jack White Announces New Live Concert Film, JACK WHITE: KNEELING AT THE ANTHEM D.CSeptember 11, 2018Jack White has announced the premiere of a new concert film, JACK WHITE: KNEELING AT THE ANTHEM D.C.. The Prime Original production directed by Emmett Malloy and filmed at White's second sold out night at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., will be available Friday, September 21st exclusively via Amazon Prime Video globally. In addition, a six-song Amazon Original live EP with highlights from the evening will also be released on September 21st, only on Amazon Music.
Kane Brown, Ella Mai, Normani, and Bebe Rexha Will Announce the 2018 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS Nominations Live on WednesdaySeptember 11, 2018Chart-topping artists Kane Brown and Ella Mai, American Music Award-winning artist Normani and award-winning singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha will announce the “2018 American Music Awards” nominations LIVE from YouTube Space LA on Wednesday, Sept. 12. The event will stream live on the official American Music Awards YouTube channel (YouTube.com/TheAMAs) at 9:00 a.m. PDT and will include a panel discussion regarding the nominations with Billboard correspondent, Chelsea Briggs, and the presenting talent. The “2018 American Music Awards,” the world's largest fan-voted awards show where music enthusiasts watch their favorite artists and pop-culture icons come together to honor idols, newcomers and record-breakers in the contemporary music scene, will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 8:00 p.m. EDT, on ABC.
City Winery Chicago Announces Randy Bachman, Shemekia Copeland and MoreSeptember 11, 2018City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Canadian rocker Randy Bachman ('You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet”), a live recording of the hilarious Girls Gotta Eat podcast and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 13 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
Alan Jackson Concert Scheduled for Friday at North Charleston Coliseum PostponedSeptember 11, 2018In consideration of fans' safety and that of touring crew and venue staff – and in conjunction with local authorities – Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson's Friday, September 14 concert at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, SC is being postponed. Tour management, promoters and arena personnel are working through the logistics of rescheduling the show; all tickets will be honored at the rescheduled date.
RSVP at Arlo Announces Fall ShowsSeptember 11, 2018New York based producers Jason Jude Hill and Daniel Sears of GrumpyFilms & Productions are announcing the fall 2018 RSVP at Arlo performance dates with four brand new shows in September.