Ruth Johnston

Review: PHILHARMONIA FANTASTIQUE

What did our critic think of PHILHARMONIA FANTASTIQUE at Chicago Orchestra Hall? An amazing feat

Out Now: Mason Bates' PHILHARMONIA FANTASTIQUE, A New Animated Film By Gary Rydstrom And Jim Capobianco

Platoon has released the new animated film for composer Mason Bates' Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra, a 25-minute concerto for orchestra and animated film, for rent or purchase in 4K and surround sound audio on the AppleTV app and to stream on Apple Music.

HBO Documentary MASTER OF LIGHT to Debut in November

George Anthony Morton is a classical painter who spent ten years in federal prison for dealing drugs. While incarcerated, he nurtured his craft and unique artistic ability. Since his release, he is doing everything he can to defy society's unlevel playing field and tackle the white-dominant art world.

Mason Bates' PHILHARMONIA FANTASTIQUE to be Released With Animated Film By Gary Rydstrom And Jim Capobianco

On Friday, November 4, 2022, Platoon will release the new animated film for composer Mason Bates' Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra, a 25-minute concerto for orchestra and animated film described by John Williams 'the biggest step forward since Fantasia itself. A truly magnificent achievement.'

SUMMER OF SOUL Documentary Headed to Searchlight Pictures and Hulu

The acquisition is for worldwide rights, with the film set for theatrical release as well as exclusively streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and internationally on Star and Star+.

The Saints Awards More Than $121,000 to Chicago Performing Arts Groups

The Saints, Chicago's Volunteers for the Performing Arts, has announced that it is awarding $121,269 in grants to 26 performing arts groups in the Chicago metropolitan area for 2017.

MTV's RIDICULOUSNESS, MONEY FROM STRANGERS & NIKKI & SARA Return This Month

MTV is getting hot this summer with all-new premieres! Rob Dyrdek's “Ridiculousness” season three part two returns to the network today, July 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the premiere of “Money From Strangers” season two, hosted by comedian Jeff Dye at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

MTV's RIDICULOUSNESS, MONEY FROM STRANGERS & NIKKI & SARA Return This July

MTV is getting hot this summer with all-new premieres! Rob Dyrdek's “Ridiculousness” season three part two returns to the network on Thursday, July 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the premiere of “Money From Strangers” season two, hosted by comedian Jeff Dye at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.