Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
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Daisy Ridley Will Narrate New World Symphony's Performance of FROM THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (Sep 12, 2024)
Video: Watch Trailer for Documentary DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: WOMAN IN CHARGE (Jun 3, 2024)
Disney+ Debuts A FAN'S GUIDE TO MS. MARVEL Documentary Short (Jun 1, 2022)
Daisy Ridley Will Narrate New World Symphony's Performance of FROM THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (Sep 12, 2024)
Video: Watch Trailer for Documentary DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: WOMAN IN CHARGE (Jun 3, 2024)
Disney+ Debuts A FAN'S GUIDE TO MS. MARVEL Documentary Short (Jun 1, 2022)
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Daisy Ridley Will Narrate New World Symphony's Performance of FROM THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024
The New World Symphony (NWS), America’s Orchestral Academy, announced that actress Daisy Ridley will narrate the season-opening performance of From the Diary of Anne Frank, composed by NWS Co-Founder and Artistic Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas, and led by Artistic Director Stéphane Denève at New World Center.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024
The New World Symphony (NWS), America’s Orchestral Academy, announced that actress Daisy Ridley will narrate the season-opening performance of From the Diary of Anne Frank, composed by NWS Co-Founder and Artistic Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas, and led by Artistic Director Stéphane Denève at New World Center.
Video: Watch Trailer for Documentary DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: WOMAN IN CHARGE
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2024
Co-directed by two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton and produced by Fabiola Beracasa Beckman, Tracy Aftergood, Sean Stuart, Obaid-Chinoy and Dalton, the documentary will have its world premiere as the opening night selection at the 2024 Tribeca Festival on June 5. Watch the trailer!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2024
Co-directed by two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton and produced by Fabiola Beracasa Beckman, Tracy Aftergood, Sean Stuart, Obaid-Chinoy and Dalton, the documentary will have its world premiere as the opening night selection at the 2024 Tribeca Festival on June 5. Watch the trailer!
Disney+ Debuts A FAN'S GUIDE TO MS. MARVEL Documentary Short
by Michael Major - Jun 1, 2022
“A Fan’s Guide to Ms. Marvel” is a documentary short that gives you an exclusive look behind the groundbreaking original series, 'Ms. Marvel,' from its comic book origins to its development and production as Marvel Studios’ next hit series on Disney+. It features interviews with its filmmaking team and the show’s star, newcomer Iman Vellani.
by Michael Major - Jun 1, 2022
“A Fan’s Guide to Ms. Marvel” is a documentary short that gives you an exclusive look behind the groundbreaking original series, 'Ms. Marvel,' from its comic book origins to its development and production as Marvel Studios’ next hit series on Disney+. It features interviews with its filmmaking team and the show’s star, newcomer Iman Vellani.
VIDEO: Disney+ Debuts MS. MARVEL Trailer & Release Date
by Michael Major - Mar 15, 2022
Iman Vellani stars as Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel. The cast also includes Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Laith Nakli, Azhar Usman, Travina Springer and Nimra Bucha.
by Michael Major - Mar 15, 2022
Iman Vellani stars as Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel. The cast also includes Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Laith Nakli, Azhar Usman, Travina Springer and Nimra Bucha.
THE PROM, THE BOYS IN THE BAND & More Nominated for GLAAD Media Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 28, 2021
The 32nd annual GLAAD Award nominations have been released! The nominees include Broadway film adaptations like 'The Prom,' 'The Boys in the Band,' and 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 28, 2021
The 32nd annual GLAAD Award nominations have been released! The nominees include Broadway film adaptations like 'The Prom,' 'The Boys in the Band,' and 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.'
Aga Khan Museum Launches THIS BEING HUMAN Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2021
The Aga Khan Museum, North America’s first and only museum dedicated to showcasing the arts of Muslim cultures and the contributions of Muslim civilizations to world heritage, announced today the details of its upcoming podcast, This Being Human.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2021
The Aga Khan Museum, North America’s first and only museum dedicated to showcasing the arts of Muslim cultures and the contributions of Muslim civilizations to world heritage, announced today the details of its upcoming podcast, This Being Human.
South Asian Film Festival of Montréal Announces Winners
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 3, 2020
Kabir Centre for Arts & Culture, is pleased to announce the jury award-winners of the 10th edition of its annual South Asian Film Festival of Montréal (SAFFMontréal), a true Covid-19 success story. The awaited closing film was the Canadian documentary, Because We are Girls.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 3, 2020
Kabir Centre for Arts & Culture, is pleased to announce the jury award-winners of the 10th edition of its annual South Asian Film Festival of Montréal (SAFFMontréal), a true Covid-19 success story. The awaited closing film was the Canadian documentary, Because We are Girls.
Iman Vellani Will Star in MS. MARVEL on Disney Plus
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 30, 2020
Newcomer Imon Vellani has been tapped to star in 'Ms. Marvel,' a new Disney Plus series based on the eponymous comic book character.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 30, 2020
Newcomer Imon Vellani has been tapped to star in 'Ms. Marvel,' a new Disney Plus series based on the eponymous comic book character.
18th Female Eye Film Fest Opens March 5 at TIFF Lightbox
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 4, 2020
The 18th annual Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) presents a special line-up of films in recognition of International Women's Day (IWD), March 5 to March 8, 2020 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 4, 2020
The 18th annual Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) presents a special line-up of films in recognition of International Women's Day (IWD), March 5 to March 8, 2020 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
YouTube and Global Fund for Women Launch New Documentary
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 4, 2020
Today YouTube and Global Fund for Women launched “Fundamental. Gender Justice. No Exceptions” - a brand new five-episode documentary series that follows dynamic activists from five countries who are disrupting the status quo and radically altering the course of history. What does it really look like to be a feminist leader in 2020? Partnering with Refinery29 on the series, the first episode of “Fundamental”, titled Rights Not Roses, which focuses on ending child, early and forced marriages in Pakistan, premieres today.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 4, 2020
Today YouTube and Global Fund for Women launched “Fundamental. Gender Justice. No Exceptions” - a brand new five-episode documentary series that follows dynamic activists from five countries who are disrupting the status quo and radically altering the course of history. What does it really look like to be a feminist leader in 2020? Partnering with Refinery29 on the series, the first episode of “Fundamental”, titled Rights Not Roses, which focuses on ending child, early and forced marriages in Pakistan, premieres today.
YouTube & Global Fund for Women Announce 'Fundamental'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 21, 2020
Today YouTube and Global Fund for Women unveiled the official trailer for “Fundamental. Gender Justice. No Exceptions” - a brand new 5 episode documentary series that follows dynamic activists from five countries who are disrupting the status quo and radically altering the course of history. What does it really look like to be a feminist leader in 2020? Partnering with Refinery29 on the series, the first episode of “Fundamental” will launch on March 4, 2020 on Refinery29's official YouTube channel and YouTube.com/Learning.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 21, 2020
Today YouTube and Global Fund for Women unveiled the official trailer for “Fundamental. Gender Justice. No Exceptions” - a brand new 5 episode documentary series that follows dynamic activists from five countries who are disrupting the status quo and radically altering the course of history. What does it really look like to be a feminist leader in 2020? Partnering with Refinery29 on the series, the first episode of “Fundamental” will launch on March 4, 2020 on Refinery29's official YouTube channel and YouTube.com/Learning.
18th Female Eye Film Festival Runs March 5-8
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 20, 2020
The 18th annual Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) presents a special line-up of films in recognition of International Women's Day (IWD), March 5 to March 8, 2020 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 20, 2020
The 18th annual Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) presents a special line-up of films in recognition of International Women's Day (IWD), March 5 to March 8, 2020 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
18th FEMALE EYE FILM FESTIVAL Runs March 5 - 8 At TIFF Lightbox
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2020
The 18th annual Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) presents a special line-up of films in recognition of International Women's Day (IWD), March 5 to March 8, 2020 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2020
The 18th annual Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) presents a special line-up of films in recognition of International Women's Day (IWD), March 5 to March 8, 2020 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
WOMEN, WAR & PEACE Returns to PBS for a New Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 5, 2019
In a year when American women mobilized, ran for office, and were elected to Congress in unprecedented numbers (and are already impacting), the acclaimed documentary series Women, War & Peace (pbs.org/womenwarandpeace) returns Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26, 9-11 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) with powerful stories of women's role in dramatic conflicts and peace settlements across the globe.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 5, 2019
In a year when American women mobilized, ran for office, and were elected to Congress in unprecedented numbers (and are already impacting), the acclaimed documentary series Women, War & Peace (pbs.org/womenwarandpeace) returns Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26, 9-11 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) with powerful stories of women's role in dramatic conflicts and peace settlements across the globe.
WOMEN, WAR & PEACE Returns to PBS in March
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 6, 2019
In a year when American women mobilized, ran for office, and were elected to Congress in unprecedented numbers, the acclaimed documentary series Women, War & Peace (pbs.org/womenwarandpeace) returns Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26, 9-11 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) with powerful stories of women's role in dramatic conflicts and peace settlements across the globe.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 6, 2019
In a year when American women mobilized, ran for office, and were elected to Congress in unprecedented numbers, the acclaimed documentary series Women, War & Peace (pbs.org/womenwarandpeace) returns Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26, 9-11 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) with powerful stories of women's role in dramatic conflicts and peace settlements across the globe.
Idris Elba & Kwame Kwei-Armah's TREE Among First Commissions for Manchester International Festival; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2018
Manchester International Festival (MIF) today announces the first artists for its 2019 programme, with each commission set to offer a distinctive and very personal take on how we relate to today's world. MIF19 takes place from 4-21 July 2019, with artists from across the globe creating an enormous variety of new work in spaces throughout the city.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2018
Manchester International Festival (MIF) today announces the first artists for its 2019 programme, with each commission set to offer a distinctive and very personal take on how we relate to today's world. MIF19 takes place from 4-21 July 2019, with artists from across the globe creating an enormous variety of new work in spaces throughout the city.
HBO Sports Documentary STUDENT ATHLETE Revealing the Hardships Endured by Unpaid NCAA Athletes Debuts Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2018
The HBO Sports documentary STUDENT ATHLETE, illuminating the complex rules of amateur athletics in America and showing how they affect uncompensated athletes and their families, will debut TUESDAY, OCT. 2 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO, it was announced today by Peter Nelson, executive vice president, HBO Sports. From LeBron James and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Entertainment and Steve Stoute's United Masters, the feature-length presentation is directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (HBO's Oscar(R) winners 'Saving Face' and 'A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness') and Trish Dalton ('Bordering on Treason').
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2018
The HBO Sports documentary STUDENT ATHLETE, illuminating the complex rules of amateur athletics in America and showing how they affect uncompensated athletes and their families, will debut TUESDAY, OCT. 2 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO, it was announced today by Peter Nelson, executive vice president, HBO Sports. From LeBron James and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Entertainment and Steve Stoute's United Masters, the feature-length presentation is directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (HBO's Oscar(R) winners 'Saving Face' and 'A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness') and Trish Dalton ('Bordering on Treason').
HBO Sports Documentary STUDENT ATHLETE Revealing the Hardships Endured by Unpaid NCAA Athletes Debuts 10/2
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 11, 2018
The HBO Sports documentary STUDENT ATHLETE, illuminating the complex rules of amateur athletics in America and showing how they affect uncompensated athletes and their families, will debut TUESDAY, OCT. 2 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO, it was announced today by Peter Nelson, executive vice president, HBO Sports. From LeBron James and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Entertainment and Steve Stoute's United Masters, the feature-length presentation is directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (HBO's Oscar(R) winners 'Saving Face' and 'A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness') and Trish Dalton ('Bordering on Treason').
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 11, 2018
The HBO Sports documentary STUDENT ATHLETE, illuminating the complex rules of amateur athletics in America and showing how they affect uncompensated athletes and their families, will debut TUESDAY, OCT. 2 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO, it was announced today by Peter Nelson, executive vice president, HBO Sports. From LeBron James and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Entertainment and Steve Stoute's United Masters, the feature-length presentation is directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (HBO's Oscar(R) winners 'Saving Face' and 'A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness') and Trish Dalton ('Bordering on Treason').
National Theatre Wales Slates 'People and Places' 2018 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2017
National Theatre Wales is today (Thursday 23 November 2017) announcing its 2018 season of productions, including a month-long festival to celebrate the 70th birthday of the NHS, two productions reflecting on the migrant experience in and beyond Wales, the first two productions in a three-year cycle of experimental works, and a work-in-progress.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2017
National Theatre Wales is today (Thursday 23 November 2017) announcing its 2018 season of productions, including a month-long festival to celebrate the 70th birthday of the NHS, two productions reflecting on the migrant experience in and beyond Wales, the first two productions in a three-year cycle of experimental works, and a work-in-progress.
Harris Center to Present Free Screening of SONG OF LAHORE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2017
In anticipation of a live performance by Pakistan's Sachal Ensemble on November 18, the Harris Center will present a screening of the extraordinary documentary film Song of Lahore. Admission to the screening is free, although advance tickets are recommended.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2017
In anticipation of a live performance by Pakistan's Sachal Ensemble on November 18, the Harris Center will present a screening of the extraordinary documentary film Song of Lahore. Admission to the screening is free, although advance tickets are recommended.
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