Disney Channel Celebrates MONSTOBER with a Month of Halloween-Themed Episodes and the Premiere of THE SWAP
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2016 'Monstober' returns to Disney Channel for a special month-long Halloween celebration, beginning SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1. The programming event includes Halloween-themed episodes of hit Disney Channel series, the premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie 'The Swap,' special short-form content premier...
Jane Paul Pens THE WATERFALL GODS
by Christina Mancuso - December 15, 2015 Debut author Jane Paul was tasked by her father to relay a family story. In her first venture in the literary world, she accomplished that request. 'The Waterfall Gods' (published by Xlibris AU) is the story of an ordinary English family that, partly because of the times through which they lived but...
Photo Flash: Stage and Screen Icon F. Murray Abraham Honored on Ellis Island
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016 The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation today honored social justice pioneer and sports icon Billie Jean King, actor and author F. Murray Abraham, architect and designer Daniel Libeskind, and philanthropist Gregory Annenberg Weingarten at its 2016 Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards, held in t...
Favorite Disney Channel Movie Songs to Be Released on One Album, 5/27
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2016 Coinciding with Disney Channel's upcoming premiere of 'Adventures in Babysitting,' its 100th Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM), Walt Disney Records will release a digital album of songs from chart-topping and certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum DCOM soundtracks...
Disney Greenlights DESCENDANTS 2; Kenny Ortega to Direct, Choreograph
by Caryn Robbins - June 10, 2016 The imaginative story about the teenage sons and daughters of Disney's most infamous villains will continue in DESCENDANTS 2, a Disney Channel Original Movie set to begin production this summer for a 2017 premiere...
U.S. Premiere of Acclaimed Documentary THE FIRST FILM Set for Morris-Jumel Mansion, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2016 On September 8 and 9, 2016, at 7 pm, the Morris-Jumel Mansion will host the U.S. premiere of THE FIRST FILM, the acclaimed documentary by director David Nicholas Wilkinson...
TV One to Exclusively Rebroadcast Epic Mini-Series ROOTS in HD, Beg. 10/18
by Caryn Robbins - October 06, 2015 TV One will exclusively debut the remastered, high definition version of the Emmy® Award winning film ROOTS, beginning Sunday, October 18 at 8PM/ET....
Paul Kelly & Shane Howard to Bring 'EXILE' to Adelaide
by Tyler Peterson - December 18, 2015 Artistic director Shane Howard will bring together some of Australia and Ireland's finest artists and musicians including Paul Kelly (AUS), Declan O'Rourke (IRE), Pauline Scanlon (IRE), Sean Tyrrell (IRE), John Spillane (IRE), Leah Flanagan (AUS), Steve Cooney (IRE), Aine Tyrell (AUS/IRE) and Lynnel...
Sofia Carson Named Radio Disney's 'Next Big Thing'
by Tyler Peterson - May 05, 2016 Days following recording artist Sofia Carson's first broadcast performance of her debut single, 'Love Is the Name' -- on Disney Channel's special, the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards -- she has been named Radio Disney's newest 'NBT' (Next Big Thing). The 23-year-old singer and actress (Disney's 'Desc...
VIDEO: Disney's Dove Cameron & Ryan McCartan Unite for 'Glowing in the Dark' Music Video
by Caryn Robbins - January 29, 2016 Pop superstars Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan have united their magic for a new project 'The Girl and the Dreamcatcher' and just released a new video for 'Glowing in the Dark'...
U.S. Premiere of Acclaimed Documentary THE FIRST FILM Set for Morris-Jumel Mansion, 9/8
by Caryn Robbins - July 08, 2016 On September 8 and 9, 2016, at 7 pm, the Morris-Jumel Mansion will host the U.S. premiere of THE FIRST FILM, the acclaimed documentary by director David Nicholas Wilkinson...
Favorite Disney Channel Movie Songs Released on One Album Today
by TV News Desk - May 27, 2016 Coinciding with Disney Channel's premiere of 'Adventures in Babysitting,' its 100th Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM), Walt Disney Records releases a digital album of songs from chart-topping and certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum DCOM soundtracks, 'Your Favorite Songs from 100 Disney Ch...
Disney Channel to Celebrate 100th Original Movie in May
by Tyler Peterson - April 20, 2016 The 100th Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) premieres this summer, a milestone in the franchise that has entertained kids and families for over 18 years, set all-time cable TV ratings records, helped define a generation and launched some of today's biggest stars. Ushering in the 100th movie, a re...
Dove Cameron Performs Re-Imagined 'Genie In A Bottle' in DESCENDANTS-Themed Music Video
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2016 Popular Disney Channel star and recording artist Dove Cameron performs -- as her fan favorite character Mal in Disney's DESCENDANTS - a new version of the pop song 'Genie in a Bottle,' in a music video premiering FRIDAY, MARCH 18...
STAGE TUBE: Ready to Time Warp? FOX Debuts First Teaser for THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW!
by Tyler Peterson - May 16, 2016 As part of today's upfront celebration, FOX debuted the first trailer for its highly-anticipated remake of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, airing this Halloween season. Check out the 30-second teaser below, featuring appearances by Laverne Cox, Annaleigh Ashford, Reeve Carney, Victoria Justice, and R...
Ubisoft®, Scholastic to Collaborate on New YA Book Series, LAST DESCENDANTS
by Matt Smith - February 18, 2016 SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK — February 18, 2016 —Ubisoft and Scholastic today announced a collaboration on a new young adult book series, Last Descendants, based on the hit video game franchise Assassin's Creed. Written for readers ages 12 and up by award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby, the first bo...
OneRepublic, Alessia Cara & More Set for Disney Holiday Celebrations on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2016 Disney kicks off the holidays with three musical specials originating from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California....
Theatre Icon F. Murray Abraham Honored Tonight on Ellis Island
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016 F. Murray Abraham will be honored at The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation's Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards tonight, October 18, at the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration....
EXILE: SONGS & TALES OF IRISH AUSTRALIA Set for QPAC
by Tyler Peterson - December 09, 2015 Artistic director Shane Howard will bring together some of the finest Australian and Irish artists and musicians including Paul Kelly (AUS), Declan O'Rourke (IRE), Pauline Scanlon (IRE), Sean Tyrrell (IRE), John Spillane (IRE), Leah Flanagan (AUS), Steve Cooney (IRE), Aine Tyrrell (AUS/IRE) and Lynn...
ESPN Launches 'The Undefeated' – A Digital Content Hub on Sports, Race and Culture
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2016 Today – the 62nd anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision – ESPN has launched The Undefeated, the digital content platform exploring the intersection of sports, race and culture....
New Fantasy-Drama Series GOBLIN to Premiere on Turner's Oh!K, 12/3
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2016 Turner Asia Pacific has confirmed the acquisition of upcoming fantasy-drama series GOBLIN for its Korean entertainment channel Oh!K. Debuting on December 3...
BWW Interview: Kristin Chenoweth Chats Holiday Traditions, New Year's Eve Concert at Dr. Phillips Center
by Matt Tamanini - December 17, 2015 Pull out your party hats and noisemakers Orlando, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is hosting one heck of a New Year's Eve party this year. To celebrate the end of 2015, the Dr. Phillips Center is welcoming Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth and Special Guest, stage and screen sta...
Disney's DESCENDANTS Soundtrack Debuts at No. 1 On The Billboard 200
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2015 Walt Disney Records' soundtrack to Disney Channel's hit movie 'Descendants' debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart after scanning 42,000 units (includes TEA and SEA) in its first week of release...
Julianne & Derek Hough Among Stars Set for ABC's Upcoming Holiday Specials
by Caryn Robbins - November 02, 2016 Disney kicks off the holidays with three musical specials originating from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. T... |