Rooftop Films Announce 2018 Short Film ProgramsMay 16, 2018Although the organization continues to grow, Rooftop Films will never stop supporting the work of up-and-coming short filmmakers. For this reason, they are excited to kick off their 2018 Summer Series with three programs of innovative and unorthodox short films from around the world. On Saturday, May 19, Rooftop will celebrate Opening Night in Green-Wood Cemetery with This is What We Mean by Short Films, a program that captures the adventurous spirit of the organization; on Friday, May 25 Rooftop will return to The Old American Can Factory in Gowanus for No Escape a selection of uncanny, disquieting mindbenders; and on Saturday, May 26 Rooftop will present its annual program of Dark Toons at Industry City.
Free Radicals Announce New Album NO STATE SOLUTION Out MAY 25May 16, 2018Free Radicals, a musical, political, and cultural force in Houston for over two decades, is releasing No State Solution, an album highlighting new remixes, new videos, and newly re-mastered tracks from their past six albums: The Rising Tide Sinks All (1998), Our Lady of Eternal Sunny Delights (2000), Aerial Bombardment (2004), The Freedom Fence (2012), Freedom of Movement (2015) and Outside the Comfort Zone (2017). No State Solution is a rejection of corrupt governments that can only make things worse, and a celebration of the communities that already have so many answers, if they can only throw off their mental and physical chains.
HBO and Sky Announce New Documentary Series, THE CASE AGAINST ADNAN SYED to Premiere on HBOMay 16, 2018HBO and Sky today announced THE CASE AGAINST ADNAN SYED, a four-hour documentary series directed by Academy Award® nominee Amy Berg (“Deliver Us from Evil,” “West of Memphis”). The series will explore the 1999 disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Baltimore County high school student Hae Min Lee, and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, a case brought to global attention by the hugely popular “Serial” podcast. Working Title TV and Instinct Productions are producing and NBCUniversal International Studios are distributing the follow-up to the case, which will debut on HBO in the U.S. and on Sky Atlantic in Europe.
CBS Remains America's Most Watched Network for 10th-Consecutive YearMay 16, 2018CBS will finish the season as “America's Most Watched Network” for the 10th straight season and the 15th time in 16 years. CBS passed NBC to secure the total viewer crown this week after NBC had built what seemed to be an insurmountable lead at the end of February following the Super Bowl and 17 days of the Olympics.
VIDEO: Watch A Sneak Peek of Tomorrow's GOTHAM Season 4 FinaleMay 16, 2018Jeremiah (guest star Cameron Monaghan) warns a skeptical Gordon (Ben McKenzie) of more destruction coming Gotham's way, and Gordon is forced to make a potentially devastating decision. Meanwhile, Barbara (Erin Richards) rallies together a team to secure her position, as alliances in the underworld shift and prove no one can be trusted. Then, Bruce (David Mazouz) is forced to come to terms with the future in the all-new “A Dark Knight: No Man's Land” season finale episode of GOTHAM airing Thursday, May 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
VIDEO: Check Out the Action-Packed New Trailer for MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUTMay 16, 2018The best intentions often come back to haunt you. “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT” finds Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise - “Top Gun,” “American Made,” “The Mummy”) and his IMF team (Alec Baldwin – “Saturday Night Live,” “The Boss Baby,” “Beetlejuice,” Simon Pegg – “Star Trek,” “Ready Player One,” Ving Rhames – “Pulp Fiction,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”) along with some familiar allies (Rebecca Ferguson – “The Greatest Showman,” ”The Girl on the Train,” Michelle Monaghan – “The Bourne Supremacy,” “The Heartbreak Kid”) in a race against time after a mission gone wrong. Henry Cavill (“Justice League,” “Man of Steel”), Angela Bassett (“Black Panther,” “American Horror Story”), and Vanessa Kirby (“Me Before You,” “The Crown”) also join the dynamic cast with filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie (“Jack Reacher”) returning to the helm.
Willaris. K Announces Highly-Anticipated EP ALCHEMYMay 16, 2018Fresh from his first sold-out headline tour of his native Australia, Willaris. K announces his eagerly-awaited debut EP, Alchemy. Set for release on 8th June via Alva Street/AWAL, the EP is available for pre-order now.
Jonathan Hacker's PATH OF BLOOD to Open Theatrically in NYC and LA this JulyMay 16, 2018Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jonathan Hacker and based on his book of the same title, PATH OF BLOOD depicts Islamist terrorism as it has never been seen before. Drawn from a hoard of jihadi home-movie footage that was captured by Saudi security services, this is the story of Muslim terrorists targeting Muslim civilians and brought to justice by Muslim security agents. It is a stark reminder that all who are touched by terrorism are victimized by it.
FAMOUS IN LOVE Grows to Another Season High and its No. 2 Telecast Ever Across Key DemosMay 15, 2018For the 2nd time in 3 weeks, Freeform's “Famous in Love” scored new season highs among Women 18-34 (128,000/0.37 rating) and Adults 18-49 (306,000/0.24 rating). “Famous in Love” also posted a new season best in Total Viewers (539,000). In fact, the Freeform drama delivered its No. 2 telecast ever and marked its best performance since its April 2017 series debut in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 – since 4/18/17.
CBS Announces Royal Wedding Coverage Schedule This WeekendMay 15, 2018In one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year, CBS News will bring extensive and live coverage of the royal wedding between Prince HARRY and American actress Meghan Markle starting at 4 a.m. ET (9 a.m. GMT) on Saturday, May 19. 'CBS This Morning' co-host Gayle King and 'Entertainment Tonight' co-host Kevin Frazier will anchor the coverage from Windsor Castle. The coverage will be televised and streamed live on CBSN.
Phish Announce 14-Date Fall 2018 Tour On Sale June 1May 15, 2018Phish has announced plans for a 14-date Fall tour, set to get underway October 16 with a double-header at Albany, NY's Times Union Center and then concluding with a four-night Halloween run - beginning October 31 - at Las Vegas, NV's MGM Grand Garden Arena. The tour also includes three-night stands at Hampton, VA's Hampton Coliseum (October 19-21) and Chicago, IL's Allstate Arena (October 26-28) as well as two nights at Nashville, TN's Ascend Amphitheater (October 23-24).