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Biography is a documentary television series. Originally produced by CBS in 1962 and hosted by Mike Wallace, the A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The series has featured biographies on such people as Elvis Presley, Pl

Broadcasting Legend Esther Rantzen Announces 'That's Life' UK Tour Photo Broadcasting Legend Esther Rantzen Announces 'That's Life' UK Tour
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2018

To celebrate her fiftieth year in broadcasting, award-winning broadcasting legend, philanthropist and campaigner, Dame Esther Rantzen announces her debut live UK tour which will see her and her daughter, the presenter and journalist Rebecca Wilcox, play to venues across the country in 2018...


VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Performs HAMILTON in Under 3 Minutes Photo VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Performs HAMILTON in Under 3 Minutes
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2017

In a way only he could... HAMILTON star Lin-Manuel Miranda performs his award-winning musical in three minutes with the help of ELLEN's 7-year-old presidential expert, Macey Hensley. Check out the video below!...


THE PULITZER AT 100 Opens 8/11 in Los Angeles Photo THE PULITZER AT 100 Opens 8/11 in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - July 28, 2017

First Run Features announces the Los Angeles premiere of The Pulitzer at 100 on August 11, 2017 at Laemmle Music Hall, following the New York opening at the Lincoln Plaza Cinema....


VIDEO: First Look - Watch Trailer for New Doc SAMMY DAVIS JR.: I'VE GOTTA BE ME Photo VIDEO: First Look - Watch Trailer for New Doc SAMMY DAVIS JR.: I'VE GOTTA BE ME
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2017

The first trailer for Sam Pollard's documentary SAMMY DAVIS JR.: I'VE GOTTA BE ME has been shared today. The film will be presented as part of PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS series. Get a first look below!...


Trevor Noah Adds Second Show at Peabody Opera House Photo Trevor Noah Adds Second Show at Peabody Opera House
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2018

By popular demand, Trevor Noah announces a second show at the Peabody Opera House Friday, May 11 at 10pm. Tickets on sale Friday, January 26 At 11am from LiveNation.com or at the Scottrade Center Box Office, 800-745-3000....


Detroit Public Television To Rebroadcast The Beatification Mass For Father Solanus Ca Photo Detroit Public Television To Rebroadcast The Beatification Mass For Father Solanus Casey
by Stephi Wild - December 24, 2017

Thousands of people gathered at Ford Field on Nov. 18 to attend the Beatification Mass for Father Solanus Casey, and now Detroit Public Television (56.1) viewers can witness the solemn ceremony on Christmas Eve, today, from 1-4 p.m. This special rebroadcast will include an eight-minute biography of...


Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter to share insights from new political biog Photo Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter to share insights from new political biography at National Press Club Headliners Event, Feb. 15
by Robert Diamond - January 08, 2018

Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter will appear at a National Press Club Headliners Book Event at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, to discuss his new biography, Mayor: The Best Job in Politics....


First Run Features to Present Theatrical Release of Award-Winning Documentary NANA Photo First Run Features to Present Theatrical Release of Award-Winning Documentary NANA
by Macon Prickett - March 28, 2018

First Run Features is proud to announce the New York premiere of NANA, directed by Serena Dykman. The film, which documents Dykman's journey with her mother Alice as they retrace her grandmother's Auschwitz survival story, opens April 13, 2018 at the Cinema Village, to coincide withYom Hashoah, Holo...


ESPN Signs Renowned Sports Broadcaster Mark Kriegel to New Multi-Year Deal Photo ESPN Signs Renowned Sports Broadcaster Mark Kriegel to New Multi-Year Deal
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2017

ESPN today announced it has signed renowned sports broadcaster, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author Mark Kriegel to a new multi-year deal. Kriegel, a widely respected, seasoned sports media talent, will make his ESPN television debut this Saturday November 11...


TV One's UNSUNG Leads Off Season 12 with R&B Singing Group Silk on 2/18 Photo TV One's UNSUNG Leads Off Season 12 with R&B Singing Group Silk on 2/18
by Tori Hartshorn - February 15, 2018

TV One's UNSUNG Leads Off Season 12 with R&B Singing Group Silk on 2/18...


Film Lovers Across the Country Vote MAUDIE and LOVING VINCENT the TIFF Film Circuit P Photo Film Lovers Across the Country Vote MAUDIE and LOVING VINCENT the TIFF Film Circuit People's Choice Award Winners
by Macon Prickett - April 11, 2018

The votes are in and this year's TIFF Film Circuit People's Choice Award winners have been selected. Of the films touring the country as part of Film Circuit, TIFF's programme bringing some of the best Canadian and international cinema to communities throughout the country, Maudie was voted Favourit...


Soundtrack to Classic TV Special A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS On 180-Gram Vinyl Out Toda Photo Soundtrack to Classic TV Special A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS On 180-Gram Vinyl Out Today
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017

Craft Recordings, the Catalog Division of Concord Music, is pleased to announce a high-end vinyl reissue of the Vince Guaraldi Trio's beloved jazz album, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS....


THE PULITZER AT 100 Opens 8/11 in Los Angeles Photo THE PULITZER AT 100 Opens 8/11 in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - July 28, 2017

First Run Features announces the Los Angeles premiere of The Pulitzer at 100 on August 11, 2017 at Laemmle Music Hall, following the New York opening at the Lincoln Plaza Cinema....


Enjoy A Brazil-iant Night At The Movies As Brazilica Reveal Its 2018 Film Festival Pr Photo Enjoy A Brazil-iant Night At The Movies As Brazilica Reveal Its 2018 Film Festival Programme
by Macon Prickett - June 22, 2018

Brazilica organiser Liverpool Carnival Company is delighted to announce the return of its popular Film Festival for 2018, bringing the very best of Brazilian cinema to venues across Liverpool....


THE MAN IN SONG: A Discographic Biography of Johnny Cash Available For Purchase on Mo Photo THE MAN IN SONG: A Discographic Biography of Johnny Cash Available For Purchase on Monday, April 16
by Macon Prickett - April 09, 2018

There have been many books written aboutJohnny Cash, but The Man in Song: A Discographic Biography of Johnny Cash (University of Arkansas Press), is the first to examine Cash's incredible life through the lens of the songs he wrote and recorded. The book is slated for release on Monday, April 16....


VIDEO: First Look - Watch Trailer for New Doc SAMMY DAVIS JR.: I'VE GOTTA BE ME Photo VIDEO: First Look - Watch Trailer for New Doc SAMMY DAVIS JR.: I'VE GOTTA BE ME
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2017

The first trailer for Sam Pollard's documentary SAMMY DAVIS JR.: I'VE GOTTA BE ME has been shared today. The film will be presented as part of PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS series. Get a first look below!...


VIDEO: Lucky ELLEN Fan Goes Behind-the-Scenes with Cast of HAMILTON LA Photo VIDEO: Lucky ELLEN Fan Goes Behind-the-Scenes with Cast of HAMILTON LA
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2017

On today's ELLEN, host Ellen DeGeneres didn't throw away her shot at sending her favorite presidential expert Macey Hensley to HAMILTON during its run at Hollywood's Pantages Theater....


Classic Biography Of Santa Rediscovered For Christmas Photo Classic Biography Of Santa Rediscovered For Christmas
by Robert Diamond - December 14, 2017

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HK Phil Presents Songs Of The Earth By Mahler And Ye Xiaogang Photo HK Phil Presents Songs Of The Earth By Mahler And Ye Xiaogang
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2018

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) proudly presents two Songs of the Earth in one programme on 27 & 28 April in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. Alongside Mahler's famous settings in a German translation, native Chinese composer, Ye Xiaogang, presents the same seven ancient Ch...


Empire Windrush's Most Famous Passenger Lands Again in England Photo Empire Windrush's Most Famous Passenger Lands Again in England
by Robert Diamond - June 17, 2018

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BWW Review: ANAÏS, A DANCE OPERA by Mixed eMotion Theatrix In Association With Diana Photo BWW Review: ANAÏS, A DANCE OPERA by Mixed eMotion Theatrix In Association With Diana Raab
by Maggie Yates - September 11, 2017

Ana s: A Dance Opera is a multimedia collaberation featuring the life story of writer, intellectual, and provocateur, Ana s Nin....


New York Premiere of NANA Film to Coincide With Holocaust Remembrance Day Photo New York Premiere of NANA Film to Coincide With Holocaust Remembrance Day
by Macon Prickett - February 01, 2018

First Run Features is proud to announce the New York premiere of NANA, directed by Serena Dykman. The film, which documents Dykman's journey with her mother Alice as they retrace her grandmother's Auschwitz survival story, opens April 13, 2018 at the Cinema Village, to coincide with Yom Hashoah, Hol...


A&E Network Presents the Two-Night Definitive 'Biography' Special Event GOTTI: GODFAT Photo A&E Network Presents the Two-Night Definitive 'Biography' Special Event GOTTI: GODFATHER & SON
by Tori Hartshorn - April 11, 2018

A&E Network will premiere the original two-night 'Biography' documentary 'GOTTI: Godfather & Son,' which serves as the complete and definitive father and son story of two men who were raised in the mob and became the reigning king and heir apparent with John Gotti Jr. providing his most extensive on...


Toronto International Film Festival Announces Documentary Lineup Photo Toronto International Film Festival Announces Documentary Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2017

The Toronto International Film Festival's® 2017 documentary programme presents a distinct collection of works from award-winning directors with an increased number of World Premieres and potential awards contenders....


VIDEO: Lucky ELLEN Fan Goes Behind-the-Scenes with Cast of HAMILTON LA Photo VIDEO: Lucky ELLEN Fan Goes Behind-the-Scenes with Cast of HAMILTON LA
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2017

On today's ELLEN, host Ellen DeGeneres didn't throw away her shot at sending her favorite presidential expert Macey Hensley to HAMILTON during its run at Hollywood's Pantages Theater....






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