CATCHING LIGHTNING Mixed Martial Arts Documentary to Premiere on Showtime
Directed by two-time Emmy Award winner Pat Kondelis (OUTCRY, DISGRACED), CATCHING LIGHTNING tells the surreal tale of Great Britain’s Securitas Depot robbery in 2006, in which nearly £53 million in cash (more than $92 million USD at the time) was stolen, with new interviews, striking revelations and never-before-heard aspects of the heist.
CAGEFIGHTER Comes to Crackle April 1st
Cagefighter is distributed in the U.S. by Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company and the supplier of exclusive and original content to Crackle Plus.
AFTER THE MURDER OF ALBERT LIMA Acquired by Screen Media as a Crackle Original
Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, announced today the acquisition of all US AVOD rights to the true-crime documentary thriller AFTER THE MURDER OF ALBERT LIMA, from director and producer Aengus James (American Harmony, Scandalous.) The film will be released as a Crackle Original in the first quarter of 2021.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for UFC 25 YEARS IN SHORT
UFC®, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced details of a 25-part documentary series that will debut in September to celebrate the company's silver anniversary. Entitled UFC 25 Years in Short, the compilation of short films will present 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of the promotion's existence, which will examine UFC's amazing evolution, fascinating characters, and lasting influence.
Cinedigm and JungoTV add Karate Combat Content to COMBAT GO Programming Lineup
Cinedigm (NASDAQ; CIDM), JungoTV and Karate Combat announced a distribution deal today, putting the new professional martial arts league's content on COMBAT GO, the freshly-launched global martial arts digital-first network. With this deal, Karate Combat's landmark league takes karate into the mainstream with action-packed, full contact rules and a patented fighting pit that provides dynamic cinematic views.
Tony Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur Wins CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER
According to Entertainment Weekly, Broadway's Marissa Jaret Winokur was crowned the winner of CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER on last nights finale episode. Winokur was awarded the grand prize of $250,000, with reality star Ross Matthews in second place winning $50,000.
CBS Announces Celebrity Cast For BIG BROTHER: CELEBRITY EDITION!
CBS has announced the 11 Celebrity Houseguests who will star in the first-ever Celebrity edition of BIG BROTHER in the U.S. This season's accomplished cast includes an NBA champion, a UFC legend, a Tony Award-winning actress, a chart-topping musician, a model, a television personality and a TV host, among others. BIG BROTHER: CELEBRITY EDITION launches with a three-night premiere event airing Wednesday, Feb. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), Thursday, Feb. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and a two-hour live eviction show on Friday, Feb. 9 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Julie Chen returns as the host of the hit series.
Marissa Jaret Winokur Among Cast of New Season of Celebrity Big Brother
Broadway's Marissa Jaret Winokur will be joining the cast of Celebrity Big Brother next season, according to Entertainment Weekly. Winokur won the 2003 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, Drama Desk Award, Theatre World Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray. She had previously appeared on Broadway as Jan in the revival of Grease. She reprised the role of Tracy Turnblad in the Hollywood Bowl production of Hairspray, which ran from August 5-7, 2011.
Photo Flash: Broadway's 'Rafiki' Tshidi Manye Kicks Off LION KING Sing-Along in L.A.
In celebration of the upcoming THE LION KING in-home release, a special sing along screening hosted by The Walt Disney Studios and Fandango took place at the famed outdoor venue. The evening kicked off with a special musical performance by the sensational Tshidi Manye, who currently stars as Rafiki in the long-running Broadway production of THE LION KING.
Scores of Celebrities Bet Big to Beat Cancer
Dozens of stars from TV, sports, music and film will ante up and bet big to support talented young cancer researchers and change the future of cancer at Tower Cancer Research Foundation's (Tower) 4th Annual Ante Up for a Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament and Casino Night on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Sofitel Hotel, Riviera 31, 8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Red carpet arrivals begin at 6:00 PM PST.
Jackie Cruz, Tony Hawk, Jennie Garth, Chuck Liddell and Tyler Posey Face Off in Exciting New Poker Event
Poker Central®, your ultimate source for exciting 24/7 Poker® content, today announced its new celebrity poker event. The “Poker Central Charity Shootout” features Hollywood celebrities battling it out on the felt for their favorite charities, and later against poker professionals. Jackie Cruz, Tony Hawk, Jennie Garth, Chuck Liddell and Tyler Posey play for a chance to win money for their favorite charity, with the chance to win as much as $40,000!
A&E to Present One-Hour Special CRISS ANGEL TRICK'D UP, Today
Criss Angel and 'The Supernaturalists,' his hand-picked crew of the world's best illusionists, hit the road to shock unsuspecting bystanders and astonish celebrity guests. CRISS ANGEL TRICK'D UP premieres Today, October 12 at 9PM ET/PT on A&E.
A&E to Present One-Hour Special CRISS ANGEL TRICK'D UP, 10/12
Criss Angel and 'The Supernaturalists,' his hand-picked crew of the world's best illusionists, hit the road to shock unsuspecting bystanders and astonish celebrity guests. CRISS ANGEL TRICK'D UP premieres Wednesday, October 12 at 9PM ET/PT on A&E.