GOLDEN STATE KILLER: IT'S NOT OVER Docu-Series To Premiere on Investigation DiscoveryMarch 1, 2018After a series of more than 170 combined incidences of burglary, rape and murder from 1974 to 1986, California's most sought-after serial killer garnered several titles: The East Area Rapist, The Original Night Stalker and–most notably–The Golden State Killer. With a serial killer case spanning a decade, one person can't solve it alone; which is why Investigation Discovery (ID) calls upon forensic expert Paul Holes to join former law enforcement, citizen sleuths, civil district attorneys and victims themselves to expose the aging killer before he dies. In a two-night special event premieringMonday March 5 at 9/8c on ID, THE GOLDEN STATE KILLER: IT'S NOT OVER explores evidence through a new lens with increased DNA technology, audio recording analysis and geographic profiling.
Josh Rouse Releases SALTON SEA, New Album LOVE IN THE MODERN AGE Out 4/13March 1, 2018Today, singer-songwriter Josh Rouse releases 'Salton Sea' along with an exclusive listen at Brooklyn Vegan to one of his earliest demos of the song. The minimalist arrangement of the demo provides a glimpse into the song's evolution from bedroom synth-pop nugget to danceable indie rock single.
GENIUS Starring Academy Award Winner Geoffrey Rush Comes to DVD April 17March 1, 2018From executive producers and Academy Award® Winners Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, National Geographic's first-ever scripted series, GENIUS, offers an extraordinary look into the life of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Albert Einstein. Academy Award® Winner Geoffrey Rush stars as the rebellious daydreamer who became the greatest scientific mind of the 20th century. Beyond his groundbreaking theories of relativity, you'll witness Einstein's struggles to be a good husband and father, and a man of principle during a time of global unrest. With Johnny Flynn as young Albert and Emily Watson as his second wife, Elsa, GENIUS takes you on an unprecedented, 10-episode journey of discovery guided by Einstein's wit, wisdom, and insatiable thirst for knowledge.
Skirball Cultural Center Unveils Details of Leonard Bernstein at 100, Official Centennial ExhibitionMarch 1, 2018The Skirball Cultural Center today unveiled details about Leonard Bernstein at 100, the official exhibition celebrating the centennial of Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990). Through more than 150 objects - including photographs, papers, scores, correspondence, costumes, furniture, and films, as well as interactive displays - the retrospective explores half a century of activity by the renowned American composer, conductor, pianist, and humanitarian, who dedicated his life to making classical music a vibrant part of American life. In particular, it offers insight into Bernstein's creative process and enduring legacy, including his contributions as both a pioneering educator and an engaged citizen who lent his voice to many social justice causes.
Orchestral Music of Film Composer Nan Schwartz Out March 16March 1, 2018The world premiere recording of original symphonic music by Grammy® Award-winning composer Nan Schwartz will be released on the Divine Art label (DDA 25165) on March 16, 2018. Kevin Purcell conducts the 83-piece Bratislava Studio Symphony Orchestra (Slovakia) and Synchron Stage Orchestra (Vienna). The recording features four works by Ms. Schwartz: Aspirations, Perspectives, Romanza and Angels Among Us, with solo contributions from the Who's-who of New York's finest jazz musicians.
PBS Great Performances Returns 3/25 with Thomas Adès' THE EXTERMINATING ANGELMarch 1, 2018Season 12 of Great Performances at the Met continues on PBS on Sunday, March 25, at 12:00pm with the American premiere of Thomas Adès's The Exterminating Angel, a surreal fantasy about a dinner party from which the guests can't escape. The Exterminating Angel was inspired by the classic Luis Buñuel film of the same name, and stars John Tomlinson and Alice Coote. Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham is the host.
Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders To Release New LP BLUE POLES May 4March 1, 2018Since the release of his 2014's acclaimed album Playmates, Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders has toured and collaborated with: Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten, Weyes Blood, Father John Misty, Florence and the Machineand of late been touring the US, UK and Europe with dear friend Alex Cameron. Today the band returns with “White Flag,” a first taste from their forthcoming album Blue Poles, due out May 4 on Terrible Records.
Netflix Signs Hasan Minhaj For Weekly Talk ShowMarch 1, 2018Hasan Minhaj is set to host his own weekly talk show on Netflix that will debut later this year. Netflix has committed to a 32 episode order, making Minhaj the first Indian-American host of a weekly comedy talk show.
American Black Film Festival & Laugh Out Loud Announce Filmmaker FellowshipMarch 1, 2018Today, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and Laugh Out Loud, the comedy brand and multi-platform network created by Kevin Hart and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced a new partnership for a filmmaker fellowship showcasing exciting new comedic creative voices. The ABFF and Laugh Out Loud will take submissions for comedic narrative film ideas and scripts that are 5-10 minutes in length and feature diverse casts or have a broad appeal to multicultural audiences, with the top three films to receive a production budget and premiere slot at ABFF.
HGTV Stars Chip and Joanna Gaines Reveal Design Secrets in New Series FIXER UPPER: BEHIND THE DESIGNMarch 1, 2018Fixer Upper: Behind the Design, starring Chip and Joanna Gaines, will give fans a never-before-seen look at the coveted design secrets featured in Fixer Upper. Premiering on Tuesday, April 10, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, each half-hour episode will air after its Fixer Upper companion episode at 7 p.m. ET/PT. The new 15-episode series will highlight how Joanna creates breathtaking designs—from strategy to staging—in each stunning overhaul. Super fans of Fixer Upper can expect to see rooms that were not included in original episodes of the series.