Telemundo Acquires Exclusive U.S. Spanish-Language Media Rights to the 2019 COPA AmericaJuly 2, 2018Telemundo Deportes, the exclusive Spanish-language home of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, announced today it is adding to its world-class sports content portfolio the exclusive Spanish-language U.S. media rights to the 2019 Copa America to be held in Brazil. The 2019 Copa America will be the 46th edition of the quadrennial international men's soccer championship organized by South America's soccer ruling body CONMEBOL. Copa America is the oldest international continental soccer competition and it determines the continental champion of South America.
RISK! Book Featuring Michael Ian Black, Marc Maron, Aisha Tyler & More, Book Tour & Live Shows with Kevin Allison This SummerJuly 2, 2018The award winning storytelling show and podcast RISK! is coming this summer in book form with a book tour and live shows across the U.S. to follow. RISK!: True Stories People Never Thought They'd Dare To Share features the most celebrated stories from the hit podcast and live show plus some all-new true tales about explosive secrets and off-the-wall adventures we experience in life but rarely talk about. It's a diverse collection of uncensored, confessional, and at times outrageously funny personal stories from RISK! creator Kevin Allison, Michael Ian Black, Marc Maron, Aisha Tyler, Dan Savage, Lili Taylor and many more. Of the book, John Hodgman says, “These stories will move you to get outside and share your wildest truths”. RISK!: True Stories People Never Thought They'd Dare To Share will be released July 17 (Hachette). Pre-orders available HERE
Oh Land Announces New Studio Album Out 2019, Produced by Thomas BartlettJuly 2, 2018Oh Land - the stage name of Danish singer and artist Nanna Øland Fabricius, has announced a new studio album slated for an early 2019 release. Produced by Thomas Bartlett, known for his work with Sufjan Stevens, The National, St. Vincent, Florence & the Machine and many others, the album will be Oh Land's first studio album in 5 years, and will be a much more intimate album than anything she's released before.
BAFTA Winners Announced for 2018 Student Film AwardsJuly 2, 2018On Friday, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced the winners of the 2018 BAFTA Student Film Awards, presented by Global Student Accommodation (GSA) in a gala ceremony and presentation at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
Rising Talent Refeci Delivers His Latest Single TALKIN' BOUT DANCIN'July 2, 2018The young artists in the dance music sphere seem to perpetually set new standards, and 18-year-old Danish native Refeci is no exception. Shining bright, the producer and DJ reunites once again with Emelie Cyréus to maintain momentum by releasing 'Talkin Bout Dancin'. The latest single, out now on Nordic label disco:wax, is released alongside a striking choreographed music video beautifully painting a lively picture of the song's inspiration and message.
Emmy Award-Winner Wyatt Cenac Stars in Comedic Docu-Series Available for Digital Download July 16July 2, 2018Acclaimed comedian and writer, Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show with John Stewart), hosts a topical docu-series examining hot-button issues in Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas, available for Digital Download on July 16th. Marking the latest addition to HBO®'s impressive late night slate, including Real Time with Bill Maher and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the series is penned as “… a necessary addition to late night” (AV Club).
VIDEO: Check Out the Trailer for Upcoming Documentary WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDSJuly 2, 2018This heartfelt documentary explores the power of cult film told through the lens of the 1987 classic The Monster Squad and the impact it has on fans, cast and crew, and the industry. Festivals: Audience Award Winner - Overlook Film Festival Official Selection - Chattanooga Film Festival Official Selection - Cinepocalypse Official Selection - Monster Fest Official Selection - Popcorn Frights Official Selection - Fright Fest.
Peter Facinelli's BREAKING & EXITING to Open Theatrically and Digitally this AugustJuly 2, 2018Freestyle Digital Media, the Digital Film Distribution division of Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios, has acquired the domestic rights to BREAKING & EXITING, a dark comedy/romance that highlights the world of suicide prevention, which is the directorial debut of Peter Facinelli (who portrayed Dr. Cullen in the TWILIGHT SAGA). The film stars Milo Gibson, in his first leading role, and Jordan Hinson, who also wrote the original screenplay, and Adam Huber, and was produced by the all-female trio of Martine Melloul, for Kali Pictures, Cecile Cubilo and Hinson. Andrew van den Houten is executive producing, along with Melloul. The film will be available in theaters and on digital platforms on August 17th, 2018 and DVD on September 18, 2018.
Beloved Festival Announces First Phase Lineup for 2018 Festival August 10 - 13July 2, 2018Forests think in decades, not hours. Beloved Festival (Aug 10-13 in Tidewater, OR), the annual gathering uniting eclectic music and ecstatic experience, thinks similarly, building community and building soil in the middle of the boreal rainforests of Tidewater, Oregon. Every year, the festival seeks out artists and movement teachers from around the world whose work speaks across boundaries, who can bridge broad divides yet keep an incisive edge. It hosts art that reveals all we have to learn from one another, in a space that mixes playfulness and thoughtfulness.
BWW's Guide to 4th of July TV Celebrations - Chita Rivera, Brandon Victor Dixon, Renee Fleming, & More!July 4, 2018With the celebration of America's birthday just around the corner, BWW brings you a guide to this year's Fourth of July television specials, featuring performances by Broadway Icon Chita Rivera, Opera Legend and CAROUSEL on Broadway star Renee Fleming, and more! As always, we will be bringing you video of the appearances as soon as they become available. Check out what's in store for the 4th below!
VIDEO: Check Out the All-New Trailer for SKYSCRAPER Starring Dwayne JohnsonJuly 2, 2018Global icon Dwayne Johnson leads the cast of Legendary's Skyscraper as former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Ford, who now assesses security for skyscrapers. On assignment in China he finds the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze, and he's been framed for it. A wanted man on the run, Will must find those responsible, clear his name and somehow rescue his family who is trapped inside the building...above the fire line.