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In the vein of past Syfy mini-series such as Taken, Alice, Tin Man and Battlestar Galactica, Ascension is a six-hour event set to debut on November 24.

In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the journey, as they approach the point of no return, a mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship

Cellist Akua Dixon to Release Her Second CD 'Akua Dixon' 1/13
by Caryn Robbins - November 18, 2014

Her new album, 'Akua Dixon,' is a dazzling string conclave that surveys the cellist/composer/arranger's expansive stylistic reach. Dixon's label, Akua's Music, will release the disc on January 13, 2015....


HBO to Debut Documentary MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN, 10/27
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2014

Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, interviews and photographs...


New Hampshire Theatre Project's 2015-16 Season to Continue with ELEEMOSYNARY
by Tyler Peterson - October 07, 2015

New Hampshire Theatre Project's 2015-16 season continues its celebration of women with Eleemosynary, a play by Lee Blessing that focuses on the lives of three brilliant women.  Dorothea, the grandmother, tries to shed the bonds of a controlling father and husband who refuse to give her a traditional...


PORNO CHIC To Return To The Kings Arms
by Craig Hepworth - May 18, 2016

Vertigo Theatre Productions bring smash hit fringe play 'Porno Chic' back to the stage as part of the Greater Manchester Fringe....


Archie Shepp Chosen as 2016 NEA Jazz Master
by Sally Henry Fuller - October 31, 2015

Archie Shepp has just announced his selection as a 2016 NEA Jazz Master....


E.A.A. Wilson Releases ASCENSION DENIED
by Christina Mancuso - July 06, 2015

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Alex Morgan & More to Featured in Docu-Serie BECOMING from LeBron James
by Caryn Robbins - September 01, 2015

From the producers of ESPN Films' Peabody and Emmy-Award winning '30 for 30' series and executive-produced by LeBron James and his SpringHill Entertainment, 'Becoming' gives young viewers an inside look at the challenges and triumphs of some of their favorite sports stars....


Houston Chamber Choir to Perform MESSIAH, 3/28
by Tyler Peterson - March 04, 2015

Mozart greatly admired Handel's Messiah, and when asked in 1788 to perform it he happily agreed - that is, of course, after he'd given it a thorough updating....


USA Network's Acclaimed Drama SUITS to Return for Season 5 This June
by Caryn Robbins - March 24, 2015

The series will soon go into production on a fifth season, scheduled to premiere this June. Fans can catch up on previous seasons on Amazon Prime and be immersed in all things SUITS at www.usanetwork.com/SUITS....


CMT to Premiere 3-Night Special NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2016

CMT announced an unprecedented six hour, three night special event dedicated to the fearless men who took stock car racing out of the backwoods and into the national spotlight with NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED...


Paul Blackthorne to Star in New Action Movie DARK ASCENSION
by Caryn Robbins - June 18, 2015

Cupsogue Pictures is pleased to announce that Paul Blackthorne will star as Willis in their upcoming fantasy movie Dark Ascension....


Met Gala & More Set for Tonight's MetroFocus on THIRTEEN
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016

The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....


Jordan Baker-Caldwell Announces Permanent Metal Sculpture in Midtown Manhattan
by Christina Mancuso - August 18, 2016

After two years of production, 'Ascension' by Jordan Baker-Caldwell will find its permanent home on the corner of 36th Street and 9th Avenue next month. The 9-foot tall piece will be installed Tuesday, August 9th....


Coheed and Cambria to Play Boulder Theater on September 21st
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - June 17, 2016

Coheed and Cambria will play the Boulder Theater on September 21st with special guests Saves the Day and Polyphia. Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm show.  Tickets are on sale now- $32.50 General Admission, $47.50 Gold VIP or $107.50 Platinum VIP....


Syfy's GEEKS WHO DRINK to Debut Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - June 29, 2015

Syfy invites techies, trekkies and pop culture junkies to play along with Geeks Who Drink, a new weekly game show hosted and executive produced by Zachary Levi, star of NBC's Chuck and upcoming Heroes Reborn. Premiering Thursday, July 16 from 11-11:30PM ET/PT, the series kicks off the network's new ...


Cellist Akua Dixon Releases Her Second CD 'Akua Dixon' Today
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2015

Her new album, 'Akua Dixon,' is a dazzling string conclave that surveys the cellist/composer/arranger's expansive stylistic reach. Dixon's label, Akua's Music, will release the disc today, January 13, 2015....


Late Night Radio Heads to the Fox Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2015

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Late Night Radio with Artifakts & SoDown at the Fox Theatre tonight, September 19th, 2015....


New Book THE PENDULUM is Released
by Christina Mancuso - March 18, 2015

Dongara, Australia...


DJ/Producer Gil Glaze Covers John Legend & Common's track 'Glory'
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2015

Zurich based DJ and producer Gil Glaze is set to continue his string of startling releases with a rework of a John Legend and Common hit 'Glory', which featured in the movie 'Selma'....


British Vocal Ensemble Stile Antico to Return for U.S. Tour Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2015

The critically acclaimed British vocal ensemble Stile Antico embarks on a major U.S. tour this February, performing selections from its new album From The Imperial Court. With stops including Boston Early Music Festival's St. Paul Church (March 1), New York's Church of St. Mary the Virgin (February ...


HBO Debuts Documentary MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 27, 2014

HBO has acquired the U.S. and Canadian TV rights to the feature-length documentary MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN, directed by Oscar® winner Alex Gibney and produced by Mick Jagger, with debut scheduled for TONIGHT, OCT. 27 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO....


SpikeTV Premieres New Season of INK MASTER Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 01, 2016

Spike TV's hit original reality-competition series INK MASTER produced by Original Media, returns for a 'lucky' seventh season, premiering tonight, March 1 at 10 pm ET/PT....


Actor/Musician Corey Feldman Releases Highly Anticipated Double Album 'Angelic 2 The Core'
by Caryn Robbins - June 02, 2016

On Wednesday, June 22nd Corey Feldman will release his album, Angelic 2 The Core, which has been a decade in the making....


CMT's 3-Night Event NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED Premieres 5/8
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2016

CMT will be premiering an unprecedented six hour, three night special event dedicated to the fearless men who took stock car racing out of the backwoods and into the national spotlight with NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED on Sunday May 8, May 15 and May 22 at 9 pm ET/PT....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Syfy's Upcoming Limited Series ASCENSION
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2014

In less than a month, you'll be launched into the world of Ascension—a limited series event chronicling the experience of space pioneers 51 years into their journey....






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