PBS To Present Special Earth Day Themed Programming This AprilMarch 12, 2018 In conjunction with Earth Day on April 22, PBS stations will offer a selection of themed programming with topics ranging from agriculture to meteorology to climate change. Kicking off on Monday, April 16, at 10:00 p.m. ET, INDEPENDENT LENS investigates the disturbing chemical spill in West Virginia that left hundreds of thousands without drinking water in “What Lies Upstream.”
BMI & White Bear PR To Present MUSIC IN ANIMATION Panel at WonderconMarch 12, 2018Broadcast Music Inc.® (BMI®), a global leader in music rights management, and White Bear PR, will return to WonderCon, to present the highly anticipated Music in Animation panel. The discussion will feature composers Ryan Elder, Tim Kiefer, Mark Rivers and Tom Howe, who are the musical masterminds behind some of the most popular series and films in animation includingRick and Morty, Adventure Time, Big Mouth, and Early Man. The panelists will delve into the process of creating music and songs for their fan-favorite projects, while providing additional behind the scenes details. Following the panel will be a Q&A with giveaways to audience members as supplies last. The panel will be moderated by BMI Senior Director Film, TV and Visual Media Relations, Anne Cecere, and President of White Bear PR, Chandler Poling. Come Get Schwifty with us!
Groundbreaking Documentary Feature Film DEFINING HOPE to Debut 4/1 On PBSMarch 12, 2018The ground-breaking new documentary feature film DEFINING HOPE (www.hope.film) from director Carolyn Jones (THE AMERICAN NURSE) follows eight patients with life-threatening illness, and the nurses who guide them to make critical choices along the way as they face death, embrace hope, and ultimately redefine what makes life worth living.
FRIENDSHIP Announces Sold Out Inaugural Music Cruise Presented by AMFAMFAMFMarch 12, 2018AMFAMFAMF presents FRIENDSHIP-the new music cruise experience that will take place aboard the Celebrity Equinox December 11-15 from Miami to the Bahamas-has announced today (March 12) cabins are no longer available for its inaugural sailing. 3,000 shippers who signed up at www.thefriendship.com were given first access to cabins for FRIENDSHIP's maiden voyage of which sold-out within less than 48 hours.
The VIOLENT FEMMES Unveil Summer Tour Featuring Special GuestsMarch 12, 2018The one and only Violent Femmes have announced plans for a summer headline tour, set to get underwayJune 11th at Denver, CO's Botanica Gardens and then continue through the month. Support throughout will come from a variety of special guests, including Ava Mendoza, Dirty Femmes, Ashwin Batish, and the band's own Blaise Garza & John Sparrow. For complete details and local on-sale information, please seevfemmes.com/tour.
Charitybuzz Launches CURATES: MUSIC Fundraising Campaign Featuring VIP Experiences & Rare MemorabiliaMarch 12, 2018Music lovers, look no further for your next memorable experience or exclusive artist swag – Charitybuzz's Curates: Musiccampaign has launched, featuring 100+ auction lots, from unmatched VIP access to exclusive meet-and-greets and coveted memorabilia. Fans, collectors and other donors can access these incredible experiences all while giving back to non-profit causes. Curates: Music is live now through March 28.
Buck Productions Begins Production on New Horror Film MAKING MONSTERSMarch 12, 2018Buck Productions' CEO Sean Buckley announced that production has begun on its new horror film MAKING MONSTERS with award-winning horror short film creative team Justin Harding (LATCHED, KOOKIE, POINT OF VIEW), Rob Brunner (LATCHED, KOOKIE) and Dale Andrews (LATCHED, KOOKIE). The film is a joint production between Buck Productions, the Bokeh Collective and Ginger Cat Studios. Production on the feature film is taking place in Northern Ontario.
Toby Green Releases BEYOND MARS Featuring Kris KrissMarch 12, 2018Boasting a formidable 4x4 house beat and out of this world production, Toby Green makes his Dim Mak debut with “Beyond Mars.” The track is accompanied by Kris Kiss' multi-talented vocals, urging everyone to report to the dance floor.
VIDEO: Check Out the Official Trailer For EVERY OTHER WEEKEND Starring Keala SettleMarch 12, 2018Keala Settle, star of Broadway's "Hands on a Hardbody" and "Waitress" and the film "The Greatest Showman" - and standout performer of the Oscar nominated song "This Is Me" on the recent 2018 Academy Awards telecast - takes the lead role in the new short film "Every Other Weekend" which will have its international premiere in mid-2018. The Josh Victor Rothstein directed film also stars on-the-rise child actors Angelina Palma and Julian Lerner, and is produced by Schuyler Weiss and Carlos Zozaya. Edited & Co-Produced by Jim Helton (Blue Valentine, Place Beyond the Pines, The Light Between Oceans). Associate Produced by Kimberley Browning (Hollywood Shorts). For more information and premiere dates, please visit http://www.joshrothstein.com/Eowmovie.html
Grammy Winning Country Artist John Berry Releases New Single BEAUTIFULLY BROKENMarch 12, 2018Grammy Award winner John Berryhas released the single “Beautifully Broken,” written by Jenny Slate Lee and Tiffany Arbuckle Lee. An accompanying video for the song, produced by CJM Productions in Nashville and directed by Jeff Moseley can be watched onlinehere. Both the song and video were simultaneously released on the WSM 650 AM radio program Coffee, Country and Cody and Heartland TV online. The music is the title track for the exhilarating new feature film, “Beautifully Broken.” The song, which features heartfelt lyrics, is perfectly paired with the compelling film that tells the riveting true story of three families, worlds apart, whose paths seem unlikely to cross. Music is available for streaming on Spotifyand download on Amazon Music and iTunes.
The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards Winners - Complete List!March 12, 2018The fan-fueled fifth annual iHeartRadio Music Awards announced the winners last night at the historic, 'Fabulous' Forum in Los Angeles. The event was be hosted by Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled. Presenters included Sean “Diddy” Combs, Shaun White, Bebe Rexha, Dustin Lynch, Halsey, Marshmello, Method Man, Paris Hilton, Rita Ora, The Chainsmokers and more. The live broadcast included performances by Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Maroon 5, and Eminem along with Taylor Swift exclusively premiering the music video for her new single, “Delicate.”
VIDEO: Check Out Last Night's Episode of LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVERMarch 12, 2018Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season, exclusively on HBO. The show is also available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms.