Jeremiah Zagar's WE THE ANIMALS, Based on Justin Torres' Acclaimed Novel, Opens on August 17July 10, 2018On behalf of The Orchard, you are invited to a screening of Jeremy Zagar's WE THE ANIMALS, based on the celebrated novel by Justin Torres. Winner of the Innovator Award at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and a top prize-winner at festivals across the country, the film will open in New York on Friday, August 17 at the Angelika Film Center and The Landmark at 57 West. It will open in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and Philadelphia on Friday, August 24 with a broader expansion to follow.
Same-Sex Ballroom Dance Documentary HOT TO TROT Opens September 14 in LAJuly 10, 2018First Run Features is proud to announce the Los Angeles theatrical premiere of Hot to Trot, a new documentary directed by Gail Freedman. The film will open in Los Angeles at Laemmle Music Hall on September 14, 2018, following the New York premiere on August 24 at the Quad. Runs in select cities nationwide to follow.
CBS Announces Fall 2018 - 2019 Primetime Premiere DatesJuly 10, 2018CBS announced today its 2018-2019 primetime premiere dates that begin with the return of television's #1 most-watched program, THE BIG BANG THEORY, and last season's #1 new comedy, YOUNG SHELDON, on Monday, Sept. 24.
THE STORY OF THE ROYALS, A Two-Night Television Event From PEOPLE and Four M Studios, Debuts on ABC this AugustJuly 10, 2018ABC, PEOPLE and Four M Studios will present “The Story of the Royals,” a two-night, four-hour prime-time television event documenting the fascinating lives of the British royal family. Featuring an extraordinary panel of experts and voices, “The Story of the Royals – Part One” airs WEDNESDAY, AUG. 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), and “The Story of the Royals – Part Two” airs THURSDAY, AUG. 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.
Lifetime to Host Free Weddings Nationwide for Premiere of MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHTJuly 9, 2018As Lifetime kicks off its Real Love Tuesday night programming block with the 7th season premiere of the break-out hit docuseries, Married at First Sight, the network is celebrating matrimony in a larger-than-life way — by covering the costs of courthouse weddings for 70 couples in 7 cities taking place on Tuesday, July 10. Real life couples are invited to join in the nationwide“I Do's” in Dallas, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Miami and Atlanta.
VIDEO: Stage and Screen Legend Rita Moreno Discusses Her Legacy on TODAYJuly 9, 2018TODAY's Al Roker sat down with award-winning actress Rita Moreno to talk about her iconic roles, including her breakout in "West Side Story." Moreno opened up about the good times she's had in Hollywood over the years as well as the rough times she's faced, including harassment because of her ethnicity and some difficult personal relationships.
DISNEY QUIZNEY, a Live, Seven-Minute Telecast and Livestream, Will Premiere July 16, on Disney Channel and DisneyNOWJuly 9, 2018Kids and families are invited to test their knowledge of Disney and Disney Channel stories and characters with 'Disney QUIZney,' a groundbreaking, multiplatform, interactive trivia show. Starting MONDAY, JULY 16 (9:00-9:07 p.m. EDT/6:00-6:07 p.m. PDT), for 10 weeknights, viewers can watch the seven-minute quiz show live on Disney Channel and play along to win cash prizes on the DisneyNOW apps and DisneyNOW.com. Twelve-year-old Trinitee Stokes (Disney Channel's 'K.C. Undercover') is set to host this fast-paced trivia show, with live commentary and real-time game results seen exclusively on Disney Channel.
THE GOLDBERGS Season 5 Arrives on DVD September 4July 9, 2018With hilarious homages to '80s favorites likeFlashdance, Weird Science, “The Golden Girls” and QVC, THE GOLDBERGS: SEASON 5 makes all your '80s-loving dreams come true when the hit comedy comes home to DVD September 4 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Season 5 continues to focus on the Goldberg family dynamic while also drawing on popular pop culture from the iconic decade. With camera in hand, young Adam continues to capture all of the craziness for everyone to enjoy. THE GOLDBERGS: SEASON 5 features all 22 episodes from the season across three discs along with hilarious deleted scenes and a gag reel.
Sacha Baron Cohen Returns to Television with New Showtime Comedy Series WHO IS AMERICA?July 9, 2018Today, SHOWTIME announced a brand new satirical half-hour series from comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. Famous for creating a roster of iconic moments and incendiary characters, Baron Cohen returns to series television for the first time in more than a decade, writing and directing WHO IS AMERICA? In the works over the past year, the seven-episode series will explore the diverse individuals, from the infamous to the unknown across the political and cultural spectrum, who populate our unique nation. The first episode will debut on streaming, online and On Demand this Sunday, July 15 at midnight ET (9 p.m. PT July 14) and will premiere on air that same night at 10 p.m. ET/PT, with subsequent episodes airing on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The announcement was made today by David Nevins, President and CEO of Showtime Networks Inc.
Paul Collins to Release New Album OUT OF MY HEAD September 28July 9, 2018Paul Collins is one of the most enduring cult rockers of the late seventies and a founding member of the legendary band The Nerves (with Jack Lee and Peter Case). He started his solo career in 1979 with the release of his album The Beat on Columbia Records under the management of the legendary Bill Graham, and has released more than 11 studio albums as Paul Collins, The Beat or Paul Collins' Beat.
Donnie Fritts Announces New Album JUNE A Tribute To Arthur Alexander Out August 31July 9, 2018This summer, the funky Donnie Fritts returns with June: a personal and emotional tribute to his best friend, the late, great Muscle Shoals R&B legend Arthur Alexander. The album was produced by John Paul White and Ben Tanner and was recorded in the evenings at the original location of Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. The album will be released worldwide on August 31 and locally in Florence, AL with a special album release show at 116 E. Mobile on July 27.
Comedy Central Registers Sixth Consecutive Month of Total Day Ratings Growth Among Adults 18-49July 9, 2018There's no network hotter than Comedy Central this summer as June saw the #1 brand in comedy grow Total Day share among adults 18-49 for the 15th consecutive month — the longest streaks among Top 20 cable networks — and fifth consecutive quarter. The fastest-growing Top 20 cable network saw its biggest monthly ratings gains in primetime among the key A18-49 demo (+11%) since September 2013 and its biggest quarterly growth since 2013 (+7%).
Electric Forest's 2018 Food Drive & Resource Recovery Program Benefit Local Non-Profit Organizations, Businesses, and FamiliesJuly 9, 2018Electric Forest's culture of reuse, conservation and consideration for others was evident throughout the 2018 festival, and into the cleanup process. Today, Electric Forest (EF) 2018 reveals total numbers of food donated via the festival's annual Roy Price Memorial Food Drive, and early results from the event's 2018 Resource Recovery Program, which helps connect local non-profit organizations, businesses, and families to useful materials.
AileyCamp Celebrates 30 Year Milestone of Enriching and Inspiring Inner-City Youth NationwideJuly 9, 2018As Ailey enters its sixth decade, AileyCamp, the organization's innovative full-scholarship day camp, marks its 30th anniversary reaching over 1,000 inner-city students in 10 cities nationwide with a life-changing experience. Founded by Alvin Ailey and Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey in 1989, AileyCamp is being implemented in collaboration with local organizations in Kansas City, MO; Kansas City, KS; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Berkeley, CA;Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Seattle, WA; Bronx, NY and Newark, NJ. The valuable summer program gives underserved students ages 11 to 14 a supportive environment to use dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, self-discipline, creative expression and critical-thinking skills.