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Review: PHILHARMONIA FANTASTIQUE
by Erica Miner - Dec 6, 2022

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
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2022

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
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2022

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2022

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
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 5, 2021

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
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2017

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
by TV News Desk - Jul 18, 2013

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
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 20, 2013

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.

CBS Tops 40th Annual DAYTIME EMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2013

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.