Oscar-Nominated Production Designers and Set Decorators to Participate in Panel on March 3February 8, 2018This year's Oscar®-nominated Production Designers and Set Decorators from Beauty and the Beast, Blade Runner 2049, Darkest Hour, Dunkirk and The Shape of Water will discuss their craft at the 12th Annual Art of Production Design Oscar Panelpresented by the Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) and Set Decorators Society of America in association with the American Cinemathequeon Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 3 p.m. The panel, sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter, will be held at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, and is free to the public. RSVPs are recommended at: www.eventbrite.com/42434317185.
VIDEO: Check Out the New Trailer For Eric England's Thriller JOSIEFebruary 8, 2018The new trailer for the upcoming thriller JOSIE has been released. When tattooed, sweet-talking Josie (Sophie Turner) struts into town, heads turn as she strikes up relationships with punk Gator and loner Hank (Dylan McDermott). But her true intentions are far more sinister as her dark past comes to light. JOSIE is directed by Eric England and written by Anthony Ragnone II. The thriller stars Sophie Turner, Dylan McDermott and Jack Kilmer. JOSIE opens theatrically and on demand March 16th.
UNITED WE SWING Best of Jazz At Lincoln Center Galas Scheduled For March ReleaseFebruary 8, 2018Blue Engine Records makes the most memorable performances from Jazz at Lincoln Center's historic gala concerts available for the first time with the release of United We Swing: Best of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Galas.The album—which features some of the 20th century's biggest musical stars, including Blind Boys of Alabama, Jimmy Buffett, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lyle Lovett, John Mayer, Audra McDonald, Natalie Merchant, Willie Nelson, Carrie Smith, James Taylor, and Susan Tedeschi, and Derek Trucks— will be available on vinyl, CD, and all download and streaming platforms on March 23, 2018. United We Swing: Best of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Galas is available for pre-order now on store.jazz.org and Amazon.com.
MarVista Acquires Lea Thompson's THE YEAR OF SPECTACULAR MEN for June ReleaseFebruary 7, 2018MarVista Entertainment and Parkside Pictures announced today the acquisition of actor/director Lea Thompson's debut feature THE YEAR OF SPECTACULAR MEN, which bowed at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival. Thompson directed from a script by daughter Madelyn Deutch and plays a supporting role opposite both Deutch and her other daughter Zoey Deutch (BEFORE I FALL, WHY HIM?). Zoey Deutch and Thompson's husband Howard Deutch (PRETTY IN PINK) served as the film's producers, alongside Gordon Gilbertson and Parkside's Dan Roth and Damiano Tucci. MarVista, which recently produced Marianna Palka's 2017 Sundance entrant BITCH, has set a mid-June 2018 theatrical release date.
TV ONE Goes BEHIND THE MOMENT In Rosa Parks Bio Pic Premiering February 11February 7, 2018Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat 62 years ago was only the beginning. Premiering on TV One on Sunday, February 11 at 7/6C, “Behind The Movement” offers a closer look at how the history-making Montgomery Bus Boycott was planned in just three days and ultimately led to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
Trevor Green To Embark on 30-Date Headlining ELEVATE TOUR Beginning March 7February 7, 2018Spirited, deep, and thought-provoking are just a few words to describe the artist known as TREVOR GREEN. The solo singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist--whose music is something fresh and distinctly new, yet deeply woven in the spiritual fabric of our ancient ancestors--will embark on his headlining Elevate Tour beginning March 7in Idaho, in continued support of his latest album, VOICE OF THE WIND. The 30-date trek will take GREEN throughout the western half of the United States with stops in Spokane, Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, Denver, Boulder, Albuquerque, andTucson, among various other cities, before wrapping May 5 in Laguna Beach. See below for all upcoming shows, with more dates to be announced.
Italian Instrumental Ensemble ARMONITE Signs With Cleopatra Records!February 7, 2018Italy - Armonite, the instrumental rock collective led by composer Paolo Fosso and violinist Jacopo Bigi, signed with LA-based indie label Cleopatra Records for the release of their new album, And the Stars Above. Armonite's instrumental music is perfectly in line with the spirit of the label, especially now that Cleopatra expanded in the movie industry.
CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE Reveals Special Guests Ahead of Tour Kickoff This Saturday, February 10February 7, 2018In anticipation of this weekend's North American tour launch Saturday, February 10near Washington, D.C., CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE is excited to reveal the initial list of special guest stars that will be joining the lineup throughout the tour's 27-date run, including Evan Rachel Wood, Joe Sumner, Mr Hudson, Corey Glover and more. See below for full list of guests and which cities to catch them in.
WAR ON WOMEN Announce New LP + North American Tour Dates This SpringFebruary 7, 2018Baltimore's War On Women were born screaming—at the world, at the status quo, in the face of oppression. The band has announced their forthcoming album - Capture The Flag (April 13th, Bridge Nine) - which calcifies that rage, and no one in its wake is safe. Much more than a collection of songs or sonic experiment, Capture The Flag is a call to action that cannot be ignored.
Steep Canyon Rangers New Album OUT IN THE OPEN Hits #1 On Billboard's Bluegrass Album ChartFebruary 7, 2018The Steep Canyon Rangers newest album Out In The Open (Ramseur Records) made it's stellar debut hitting #1 on Billboard's Bluegrass Album Chart (including consumption). In addition Out In The Open received placement on several charts including#8 on the Americana / Folk Album Sale, #25 Country Album Sales, #28 Independent Albums (including consumption) and #114 Top Current Albums.
Associated Chamber Music Players presents 6th Annual Worldwide Play-In Weekend This MarchFebruary 7, 2018Associated Chamber Music Players (ACMP) presents its sixth annual Worldwide Play-In Weekend on March 3 and 4, 2018. Musicians around the globe are planning events that bring together chamber music players to experience the joy of playing chamber music. For more information and a list of events that are open to all, visit: http://www.acmp.net/wpiw.
Big Sean To Headline UNFRIENDLY REMINDER North American TourFebruary 7, 2018Grammy nominated and multi-platinum G.O.O.D. Music / Def Jam Recordings artist, Big Sean, announced today his North American headlining 'Unfriendly Reminder Tour', which is set to kick off April 12th in Orlando, FL. The multi-city trek produced by Live Nation will hit a number of major U.S. cities including Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York and Detroit. The outing will feature direct support from acclaimed rapper Playboi Carti, along with opening sets from Shy Glizzy and GASHI. Big Sean will perform fan favorites spanning his entire discography, going beyond a normal album tour. The 31-city tour is scheduled to wrap June 3rd in Toronto, Canada. See full routing of concert dates and venues below.
Iceland's 2018 Secret Solstice Festival Announces Phase 1 LineupFebruary 7, 2018Iceland's Secret Solstice, the world's most unique festival held during 96 hours of never-ending sunlight during the summer solstice, has announced their phase 1 lineup for their fifth edition with Stormzy, Steve Aoki, Bonnie Tyler, Death From Above, Jet Black Joe, 6lack, Goldlink, J Hus, Charlotte de Witte, Skream, A-Trak, Masego, IAMDBB, Högni and 40+ additional international and local Icelandic artists. Taking place June 21-24, 2018 in the Nordic capital of Reykjavik, Secret Solstice will once again be a standout event of the summer festival season that combines a world-class lineup with all the amazing attractions and experiences that this beautiful bucket-list destination has to offer.