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Ella Jay Basco Drops New Music Video for Asian Empowerment Summer Anthem
by Marissa Tomeo - May 1, 2022

Actress and singer-songwriter Ella Jay Basco is releasing the video for her new single “Bubble Tea.” The song is a timely new anthem for the Asian American community ahead of May’s AAPI heritage month. The new video is now available globally to stream HERE. 

Flashback Video: Cicely Tyson and Blair Underwood in Center Theatre Group's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2021

In recognizing the recent passing of legendary actress Cicely Tyson, Blair Underwood joins Center Theatre Group to reflect on his performing alongside her and Vanessa Williams at the Ahmanson Theatre in 2014 in “The Trip to Bountiful” by Horton Foote.

VIDEO: New LOVECRAFT COUNTRY Trailer Teases an Intense Season Following Last Night's Premiere
by Kelle Long - Aug 17, 2020

A dark, intense, and highly stylized new trailer for LOVECRAFT COUNTRY is packed with trippy visuals. The teaser gives us a look at what to expect 'In the Weeks Ahead.'

HBO Max Unveils Second Wave Slate of Originals Including FRAYED, DOOM PATROL, & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2020

HBO Max has revealed the second slate of premium Max Originals available to viewers after the streamer's May 27th launch.

CBS All Access Announces Additional Casting for Season Two of THE TWILIGHT ZONE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 4, 2020

CBS All Access, CBS' digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced additional casting for the second season of its original anthology series THE TWILIGHT ZONE

VIDEO: HBO Shares Teaser for LOVECRAFT COUNTRY
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 1, 2020

HBO has shared the teaser for its new drama series, LOVECRAFT COUNTRY, based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff of the same name. The drama series debuts this August.

Video Flashback: Cicely Tyson in a Clip From THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at the Ahmanson in 2014
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2020

Center Theatre Group is curating a collection of scenes from some of their most beloved productions for your viewing pleasure.

VIDEO: Jurnee Smollett-Bell Talks BIRDS OF PREY on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 20, 2020

Jurnee Smollett-Bell explains how she was in constant pain while training for her role as Black Canary in the new superhero flick, 'Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey,' but she did manage to find one very fun way to unwind: taking shots with the cast in Rosie Perez's trailer.

Atlantic Records Unleashes BIRDS OF PREY: THE ALBUM
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 7, 2020

Atlantic Records has officially unveiled BIRDS OF PREY: THE ALBUM, the all-female arsenal of brand-new, exclusive tracks from global superstars and powerhouse women as the companion album to the new film starring Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. The soundtrack is now available globally at all retailers and streaming services and is highlighted by this week's release of Halsey's a?oeExperiment On Mea??. Arriving alongside the groundbreaking album is an explosive new video for the Harley Quinn anthem, a?oeJoke's On Youa?? by Charlotte Lawrence, featuring scenes from Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn). a?oeJoke's On Youa?? was also featured in a Fortnite Harley Quinn skin reveal that went live last night. Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn) is in theatres now.

In BIRDS OF PREY, Harley Quinn Leads a New Squad of Anti-Heroines
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 7, 2020

A followup to American superhero movie Suicide Squad (2016), the rip-roaring, also strongly violent, Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), opens in cinemas, rated R [R-16 in the Philippines], without cuts. Made at a relatively modest $81 million, Birds of Prey expects to be healthy at the box-office, with early favorable enough reviews to boot.

With BIRDS OF PREY, Cathy Yan Becomes First Asian Woman to Direct a Superhero Film
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 29, 2020

Her work on the DC film makes her the first Asian woman to direct a superhero genre film.

Listen to Doja Cat's New Single 'Boss Bitch'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 24, 2020

After unleashing mayhem with the launch of the lead single from BIRDS OF PREY: THE ALBUM, “Diamonds,” and the follow up single “Joke's On You,” Atlantic Records has released another anthem building the star-studded, all-female musical companion to the eagerly awaited new film from Warner Bros. Pictures. Dynamic rapper-singer-songwriter-producer Doja Cat has released her powerful and fierce new track “Boss Bitch” available now. “Boss Bitch” arrives alongside an official music video with never-before-seen footage from Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).

Atlantic Records Announces BIRDS OF PREY: THE ALBUM
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 10, 2020

Atlantic Records is proud to announce BIRDS OF PREY: THE ALBUM, the star-studded, all-female musical companion to the eagerly awaited new film from Warner Bros. Pictures. The first official single from the groundbreaking soundtrack features an epic collaboration between Megan Thee Stallion and Normani. a?oeDiamondsa?? makes history as the first song to interpolate and sample Marilyn Monroe's iconic a?oeDiamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend.a?? The confident, alluring and commanding track is accompanied by an official video incorporating exclusive footage from Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) - watch below!

VIDEO: Margot Robbie is Harley Quinn in the Trailer for BIRDS OF PREY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 1, 2019

In Warner Bros. Pictures' “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn),” Margot Robbie (“I, Tonya”) returns as Harley Quinn, alongside Mary Elizabeth Winstead (“10 Cloverfield Lane,” TV's “Fargo”) as Huntress; Jurnee Smollett-Bell (HBO's “True Blood”) as Black Canary; Rosie Perez (“Fearless,” “Pitch Perfect 2”) as Renee Montoya; Chris Messina (“Argo,” TV's “Sharp Objects”) as Victor Zsasz; and Ewan McGregor (upcoming “Doctor Sleep,” the “Trainspotting” films) as Roman Sionis. Newcomer Ella Jay Basco also stars as Cassandra “Cass” Cain in her feature film debut.

Jonathan Majors to Star in THE HARDER THEY FALL for Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 24, 2019

Jonathan Majors (The Last Black Man in San Francisco, Lovecraft Country, Da 5 Bloods) is set to star in The Harder They Fall for Netflix Jeymes Samuel will make his directorial debut with the film.

Chris Messina to Play Villain in BIRDS OF PREY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 11, 2018

Chris Messina has joined the cast of 'Birds of Prey' as Victor Zsasz, a sadistic serial killer who carves a tally mark onto himself for each of his victims, according to Deadline.

Ewan McGregor in Talks to Play Black Mask in BIRDS OF PREY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 2, 2018

Ewan McGregor is in talks to play Black Mask in the Harley Quinn spinoff, “Birds of Prey,” according to Variety. 

SOFIA THE FIRST: FOREVER ROYAL to Premiere September 8th on Disney Junior
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 22, 2018

'Sofia the First: Forever Royal,' a special extended-length finale episode of Disney Junior's Humanitas and Emmy® Award-winning series 'Sofia the First,' will premiere SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 (11:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Junior and the DisneyNOW app.

Fathom Events & Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Screen Media Ventures Bring New Branded Series to Movie Theaters in 2018
by Macon Prickett - May 14, 2018

Fans of the world's most recognized storyteller Chicken Soup for the Soul can now experience their favorite inspirational series on the big screen. A new line-up of cinema events from Fathom Events and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Screen Media Ventures ('Screen Media') will begin with 'One Last Thing,' starring Wendell Pierce, Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Joanne Froggatt, this June. The companies anticipate additional titles will be announced soon and will follow later this year. In addition to the feature content, audiences will also enjoy exclusive bonus content paired with each film.

2018 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Additions Including Patti Smith Documentary with Special Live Performance, and More
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 29, 2018

Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, is announcing the addition of exciting new film, TV, Tribeca Talks® and Tribeca Immersive programming, rounding out its 2018 slate.