Eclipse International Announces SHURIKA and DARIYO: PLANET UNIVERSE
SHURIKA is written and directed by Kevin Grevioux (Underworld, I Frankenstein, King of Killers, now in release via Lion’s Gate) and produced by Moshe Diamant, whose many credits include The Protege, starring Michael Keaton, Maggie Q and Samuel L. Jackson, Memory, starring Liam Neeson, Guy Pearce and Taj Atwal, and more.
Interview: Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins On Adapting KINDRED Into a Series
Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has made his television debut with a series adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s seminal 1979 sci-fi novel Kindred. BroadwayWorld caught up with Jenkins, who is known for his plays like An Octoroon, Gloria, War, Appropriate, Neighbors and Everybody, to discuss the new series.
AMC+ & RLJE Films Acquire SECTION 8
Written by Chad Law (Drive Hard), Josh Ridgway (Howlers) and directed by Christian Sesma (Vigilante Diaries), SECTION 8 stars Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”), Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables), Dermot Mulroney (“Hanna”), Scott Adkins (John Wick: Chapter 4) and Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler).
VIDEO: Ryan Kwanten, Hugo Weaving & Jillian Nguyen Star in EXPIRED Trailer
The new film is written and directed by Ivan Sen stars Ryan Kwanten, Hugo Weaving, and Jillian Nguyen. Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”) and Hugo Weaving (The Matrix series) star in this futuristic thriller about a hitman who meets a mysterious woman and comes down with a deadly illness. Watch the new trailer now!
Alison Mosshart Releases Solo Debut Single 'Rise' with Self-Made Video
Fierce and fiery, a no-nonsense firestarter, Alison Mosshart is hardly a stranger to taking chances. Best known as one-half of acclaimed duo The Kills, when she's not moonlighting as Baby Ruthless, the gnarly lead singer of blues-punk foursome The Dead Weather, Mosshart is a forever moving force.
Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Over $6.4 Million To Help End The AIDS Epidemic
The 28th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards® Viewing Party with Netflix's Queer Eye Fab Five: Bobby Berk, Tan France, Karamo, Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness raised over $6.4 million for the global effort to end AIDS. The gala, which took place on Sunday, February 9 at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles was generously supported by Presenting Sponsors IMDb, Walmart and Neuro Drinks and the Event Hosts Heidi Klum, Diane Lane, Eric McCormack and Billy Porter.
Savannah College Of Art And Design Announces Lineup For 2019 SCAD ATVfest
Today, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) announced the initial line-up for the 2019 SCAD aTVfest, Atlanta's only festival dedicated to television. Now in its seventh year, the university's annual signature event celebrating the television industry will be held at SCADshow on February 7 - 9, 2019. Entertainment Weekly (EW) will serve as the first ever Official Media Partner for SCAD aTVfest.
THE OATH Receives Second Season on Sony Crackle
Sony Crackle announced today that season two of the original drama series 'The Oath,' from executive producer Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson and his G-Unit Film and Television Inc. and creator/executive producer/writer Joe Halpin, will return to the free streaming network with 8 all-new episodes on Thursday, February 21. The network also released first-look images from the new season.
Russell Peters Announces DEPORTED WORLD TOUR
Global comedy superstar Russell Peters is thrilled to announce his return to Portland for his World Deported Tour at the Keller Auditorium on February 8, 2019. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, November 9 at 10am. The Emmy®, Gemini® and Peabody® award winning comic will perform his unique and sometimes controversial brand of humor home once again. Peters' new show features all new material including plenty of Russell's signature audience interactions.
Acclaimed DJ Russell Peters will Take the Stage at the 2018 XO Music Festival July 14
RUSSELL PETERS fans worry not, if you missed his amazing live performance last weekend at the mountain winery you definitely have another chance to catch the king of comedy live on Saturday July 14, 2018 on the main stage at the freshest summer festival, the XO Music Festival in Antioch, California. This time the global comic phenom is going to make you clap in a whole different way. Taking a quick side road from his DEPORTED WORLD TOUR which is selling out city after city. Peters will be on the wheels of steel. If you haven't seen him DJ you are in for a treat. Peters is as amazing in the DJ booth as he is on the comedy stage. Making him very versatile and inspiring.
Christina Milian, Leona Lewis and Zulay Henao Join Season Two of Sony Crackle Original Drama Series THE OATH
Sony Crackle announced today that Grammy-nominated artists Christina Milian and Leona Lewis and actress Zulay Henao ('Meet the Blacks 2') will join the cast of season two of its original drama series 'The Oath,' from executive producer Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson and his G-Unit Film and Television Inc. and creator/executive producer Joe Halpin. Additionally, actor and director Kevin Connolly will guest star and direct multiple episodes for the gritty drama series. Production for season two of 'The Oath' has commenced in San Juan, Puerto Rico.