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They've thrilled us, horrified us, and devastated us. They've raised questions about our past and given us hope for a brighter future. They are five of Hollywood's biggest hits, all works of fiction, but all inspired by real events more dramatic than anything a screenwriter could dream up. Join us as we go behind the scenes of "Live Free or Die Hard," "Scream," "Platoon," "The Da Vinci Code," and "Star Trek," and uncover the actual characters and true stories that inspired some of Hollywood's most famous blockbusters.

Travel Channel's MYSTERIES OF THE MUSEUM to Investigate Mysteries of Dinosaurs, King Tut & More
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2016

History explorer Don Wildman will dig deep into the mysteries of Alcatraz, the White House, dinosaurs and King Tut on special episodes of MYSTERIES OF THE MUSEUM...


FOX News Channel Sets Super Tuesday Coverage
by Tyler Peterson - February 25, 2016

FOX News Channel (FNC) will provide special coverage of the Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses live from New York on March 1st.  Beginning with Fox & Friends First at 5AM/ET, all of FNC's signature daytime programs will be presented at their regular times with an additional America's Election Head...


Investigation Discovery to Premiere OJ SIMPSON TRIAL: THE REAL STORY, 2/27
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2016

O.J. Simpson... from triumph to tragedy. This trial of the century was the first nationally televised true life soap opera, a tangle of salacious plotlines. OJ SIMPSON TRIAL: THE REAL STORY reveals the true story behind the trial of O.J. Simpson the most highly publicized American criminal trial, ev...


Rick Wakeman and 15-Year-Old Soprano Emmie Beckitt Release 'Welcome A Star' Single Today
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2015

The result is “Welcome A Star”, a beautifully melodic Christmas song, released by Hope Records via Nova Distribution, today 4 December. “Welcome A Star” was recorded by Emmie with the English Chamber Choir and the Orion Orchestra, and features Rick on keyboards....


Hugely Popular Comedian, Musician and Actor Bill Bailey Announces Warrington Date
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2017

Hugely popular comedian Bill Bailey has announced he'll be bringing his unique meld of music, political satire and flights of surreal fancy to Parr Hall....


'Kleptomania: Who's Really Robbing God Anyway?' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - September 19, 2016

Monetary tithing has been taught as undisputed fact for centuries. Kleptomaniac Who's Really Robbing God Anyway challenges that assumption and puts many of the modern tithe teachings to the test of scripture. This book examines the word tithe from the original Hebrew language and presents the orthod...


Disney's FROZEN Makes Network Broadcast Premiere on ABC Today
by TV News Desk - December 11, 2016

Disney's Academy Award-winning FROZEN, the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, will make its network broadcast premiere as part of the Wonderful World of Disney TONIGHT, DECEMBER 11 (8:00-10:04 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network....


Full Cast Announced for New National Tour of THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Tyler Peterson - October 28, 2015

TROIKA Entertainment, LLC has announced full casting for the North American tour of the new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ which will launch on December 1, 2015 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH....


TV: Find Out Which Motown Hits Get the Cast Dancing in the Street!
by Nicole Rosky - July 23, 2016

The show features over sixty hits from the Motown catalogue, leaving just one important question- which one is the best? Watch below as the cast decides!...


Rick Wakeman and 15-Year-Old Soprano Emmie Beckitt to Release 'Welcome A Star' Single, 12/4
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2015

The result is “Welcome A Star”, a beautifully melodic Christmas song, released by Hope Records via Nova Distribution, on Friday 4 December. “Welcome A Star” was recorded by Emmie with the English Chamber Choir and the Orion Orchestra, and features Rick on keyboards....


New Inspirational Book, BE GOOD FOR GOODNESS SAKE, is Released
by Christina Mancuso - October 26, 2016

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ How we see others and ourselves is the determining factor in how we show up in our world each day. And, since the compass of life does not point in one direction all of the time, this can become complicated. Kristin Andress' new book, Be Good For Goodness Sake, ...


First Ever 'America's LGBT Economy' Report Suggests LGBT Businesses Add $1.7 Trillion to US Economy
by Robert Diamond - January 28, 2017

The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, has released the first ever snapshot demonstrating the economic and social impact of America's LGBT business owners and entrepreneurs. The "America&...


WE tv to Premiere New Season of TAMAR & VINCE, 12/10
by Caryn Robbins - December 04, 2015

WE tv's resident power couple brings new meaning to the phrase 'booked beyond capacity,' as their chaotic but charmed life plays out on the new season of the hit series TAMAR & VINCE which premieres on Thursday, December 10...


THE WIZARD OF OZ Lands At Playhouse Square This December
by Reilly Hickey - November 05, 2015

Playhouse Square is delighted to announce that the North American tour of the new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will play the State Theatre December 1-6, 2015, as a FirstMerit Diamond Performance....


Disney-Pixar Debuts Poster Art for Upcoming Animated Film COCO
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2017

Director Lee Unkrich just debuted a brand new poster for DISNEY·PIXAR'S COCO on Twitter, and revealed that a brand new teaser trailer will debut this week. “Coco' is in theaters November 22, 2017!...


Electus Teams with Michael Franzese & More on New Mafia Series AMERICAN ROYALTY Photo Electus Teams with Michael Franzese & More on New Mafia Series AMERICAN ROYALTY
by Caryn Robbins - July 27, 2017

Electus, an operating business of IAC [NASDAQ: IAC], has announced a partnership with former crime boss and author Michael Franzese and producers Moshe Diamant (The Black Dahlia, Timecop) and Michael Tadross Jr. (Category 5, LBJ) to create a new scripted series, AMERICAN ROYALTY, a modern spin on th...


Tickets to THE WIZARD OF OZ in Canada on Sale Monday
by Tyler Peterson - December 10, 2015

Broadway Across Canada announced today that individual tickets for the Calgary premiere of THE WIZARD OF OZ will go on sale Monday, December 14 at 10am. Tickets are available at 1-855-985-5000 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.ca. Groups of 10 or more can call 1-800-889-8457. The staged musical of thi...


Samantha Leigh Dodemaide Will Click Her Heels As Dorothy in THE WIZARD OF OZ Photo Samantha Leigh Dodemaide Will Click Her Heels As Dorothy in THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Julie Musbach - July 30, 2017

Producers John Frost and Suzanne Jones today announced their new star who will play the coveted role of Dorothy Gale in the upcoming Australian tour of the world's favourite musical, The Wizard of Oz. Stepping out of the chorus and into the limelight, Samantha Leigh Dodemaide will wear the ruby slip...


NBC Puts the Brakes on Adam Levine's Musical Drama Series THE 1970's
by Caryn Robbins - October 01, 2015

NBC has pulled the plug on Adam Levine's period musical limited drama series 'THE 1970's'...


ZU-UK Previews A Double Bill Of Ambitious New Immersive And Virtual Reality Work
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2017

Leading immersive and digital performance innovators ZU-UK will be tucking audiences into bed with a hot chocolate and VR headset in a new performance that merges reality with digital, whilst in Theatre Royal Stratford East's restaurant, Gerry's Kitchen, binaural sound will present audiences with an...


Kate Nash Releases 'My Little Alien'; Confirms Role in Netflix Original Series G.L.O.W.
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2016

Multi-talented, award-winning British artist, actress and activist Kate Nash has released a brand new track and official video titled “My Little Alien.”...


WE tv Premieres New Season of TAMAR & VINCE Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 10, 2015

WE tv's resident power couple brings new meaning to the phrase 'booked beyond capacity,' as their chaotic but charmed life plays out on the new season of the hit series TAMAR & VINCE which premieres tonight, December 10...


Epic Adventure EVEREST Coming to Blu-ray/DVD & Digital HD
by Caryn Robbins - November 18, 2015

Unbridled ambition, a ferocious storm, and the limits of human endurance collide at the top of the world in the white-knuckle adventure Everest, coming to Digital HD on December 22, 2015...


Cast Announced for THE WIZARD OF OZ Tour's San Diego Engagement
by Tyler Peterson - February 19, 2016

Broadway/San Diego is delighted to announce that the North American tour of the new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will play at the San Diego Civic Theatre from March 15-20th and tickets are on sale now!...


NBC Puts the Brakes on Adam Levine's Musical Drama Series THE 1970's
by Caryn Robbins - October 01, 2015

NBC has pulled the plug on Adam Levine's period musical limited drama series 'THE 1970's'...






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