Acorn TV Announces 2020 LineupJanuary 21, 2020AMC Networks' Acorn TV - North America's largest streamer devoted to British and international television - has announced a stellar 2020 lineup, consisting of five commissioned Acorn TV Originals. As the largest streamer devoted to a specialized audience, Acorn TV is the ultimate destination of high-quality, world class dramas, mysteries and comedies from all sides of the pond.
Mo McRae to Direct A LOT OF NOTHING, David Oyelowo Executive ProducingJanuary 21, 2020Actor Mo McRae (Wild, Den of Thieves) will make his directorial debut at the helm of the upcoming darkly comedic thriller A LOT OF NOTHING. Producers include Inny Clemons, McRae, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sarah Kelly Kaplan, Anonymous Content, Mansa Productions founder Kellon Akeem and Jason Tamasco on behalf of Bad Idea. Golden Globe-nominated actor David Oyelowo will serve as an executive producer for the project along with Mansa Production's Yandy Smith, Kim Hodgert and Nina Soriano on behalf of Anonymous Content as well as Zak Kristofek for Bad Idea and Ethan Lazar. Leslie Woo is currently casting the project, which is set to begin shooting principal photography this spring.
TEXAS METAL Gears Up to Return for Its Biggest SeasonJanuary 21, 2020Everything is bigger in Texas and that's doubly true for everybody's favorite custom vehicle show, TEXAS METAL, which is geared up to return for season 3, premiering today at 10 PM ET/PT on MotorTrend TV. TEXAS METAL brings car fans inside the custom creations of mastermind Bill Carlton and his uber-talented team of fabricators and innovators at Ekstensive Metal Works in the Northside of Houston as they build the best one-off cars and trucks for people from around the country.
The Ladies of KNOTS LANDING Reunite for 40th AnniversaryJanuary 21, 2020This past weekend, The Hollywood Museum held its first Lobby tribute of 2020, reuniting three remarkable leading ladies, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee and Donna Mills, for the 40th anniversary of 'Knots Landing,' unveiling costumes worn by the three Knots' stars on the series, on loan from Warner Brothers and personal collections.
Bandaid Brigade Debut New Song 'Holding Steady'January 20, 2020Bandaid Brigade the musical project of Zach Quinn (PEARS), Brian Wahlstrom (Scorpios, Gods of Mount Olympus) and friends Paul Rucker (Armchair Martian, Street Dogs, Drag The River) and Chris Fogal (The Gamits) has dropped a new single off the upcoming debut album 'I'm Separate,' set for release on January 21, 2020.
China Crisis and Rational Youth Unite for Sonic FeastJanuary 20, 2020The UK's own China Crisis and Canada's new wave pioneers Rational Youth, two of the most illustrious bands of the 1980s, will unite for a special show at Toronto's Revival Bar. Organized by The Sousa Group, this event will take place on January 25 with local new wave outfit Slave to the SQUAREwave opening the show. Legendary Muchmusic VJ Michael Williams will be hosting this event.
Kat Riggins Signs with Gulf Coast RecordsJanuary 20, 2020Kat Riggins brings her Blues Revival tent to Gulf Coast Records. Happy to join the team with Guy Hale and Mike Zito in their hurricane of a journey with the new label. Mike Zito will be at the helm as producer in an undisclosed Memphis studio this week.
SILO Makes Vermont and New England Premiere at the Vergennes Opera HouseJanuary 20, 2020The film SILO will have its Vermont and New England premiere with two screenings at the Vergennes Opera House on Saturday, February 22 at 1pm and 7pm. The screenings are FREE thanks to the underwriting of Co-operative Insurance Companies with additional support from Agri-Services.
RATINGS: NFC Championship Puts FOX on TopJanuary 20, 2020FOX (28.063 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 8.2, #1) overshadowed the competition on Sunday thanks to its coverage of the 'NFC Championship' (34.133 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 10.0, #1) and the launch of '9-1-1: Lone Star' (9.852 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.7, #2).
American Authors Release New Single 'Microphone'January 20, 2020American Authors, best known for their triple-platinum hit single “Best Day of My Life,' have released a new single. Entitled 'Microphone' the track which is off of Island Records, features the band's upbeat blend of alt-rock and stadium pop.
Britt Lower Joins SEVERANCEJanuary 20, 2020Deadline reports that Britt Lower has joined the cast of 'Severance,' a drama set for production by Apple. Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette also star.
New York Theremin Society Releases 'THEREMIN 100'January 17, 2020It took two years to compile 3.5 hours of theremin music as to present a snapshot of current Theremin composition in celebration of the Theremin's centennial - the passionate support of the Global Theremin Community made this release possible. To mark the 100th birthday of the theremin, the NY THEREMIN SOCIETY is pleased to announce the release of THEREMIN 100 – a compilation featuring 50 international theremin artists from 18 countries performing original works and new songs. THEREMIN 100 is released today January 17 and is available on limited Vinyl Edition, Audio CD and Digital Format capturing today's thriving and diverse Theremin Community.
Martin Jensen Releases Remix of 'Day'n'Nite' ReworkJanuary 17, 2020After the success of their latest singles “Faded” and “La Passion”, the multi-platinum selling DJ and producer Martin Jensen has teamed up with Stefy De Cicco and Ben Hamilton again to deliver a compelling rework of Kid Cudi's smash “Day'N'Nite”, which is now available to stream across all platforms.