Dallas Black Dance Academy Produces Disciplined Professionals
As Dallas Black Dance Academy prepares to launch its 50th season in June, it continues a legacy of producing disciplined professionals in a spectrum of industries including dance. Since 2012, every senior in the academy has graduated from high school and gone on to attend college.
Summit and Panel Discussion Examines Disability Through a Brand New Lens
Lights! Camera! Access! 2.0: Disability Through a Brand New Lens, an industry panel exploring talent with disabilities in front of and behind the camera in television, features, and streaming, was held on February 20th. The event, held at the Television Academy campus, was presented by The Loreen Arbus Foundation, EIN SOF Communications, and The Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors, in association with Emerson College.
Three Influential Voices To Discuss Kwame Alexander's New Book "Swing" at Skylight Books
KWAME ALEXANDER, poet, educator, and New York Times best-selling author, is one of the most influential African American authors in the country today. Also a Newberry award-winner and NPR's Morning Edition contributor, Kwame's 2015 best-seller 'The Crossover,' was recognized by Newberry as the 'most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.'
Three Influential Voices To Discuss Kwame Alexander's New Book "Swing" at Skylight Books
KWAME ALEXANDER, poet, educator, and New York Times best-selling author, is one of the most influential African American authors in the country today. Also a Newberry award-winner and NPR's Morning Edition contributor, Kwame's 2015 best-seller 'The Crossover,' was recognized by Newberry as the 'most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.'
Austin Film Festival Announces Full 25th Anniversary Film and Conference Schedule
Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today the full schedule of films and panels for the 25th Anniversary festival, this October 25-November 1. AFF's feature film slate includes 23 World, North American, and US Premieres, a robust retrospective series, and highly anticipated marquee titles, including Steve McQueen's and Gillian Flynn's modern-day thriller Widows, Peter Farrelly's dramedy period piece Green Book starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen, Mike Leigh's period piece Peterloo, Mickey Rourke-starring boxing drama Tiger, Paul Dano's Wildlife starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan, and Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges family drama Ben is Back bowing as AFF's Centerpiece selection, with writer/director Peter Hedges in attendance.
Photo Coverage: Alec Baldwin, Spike Lee & More Celebrate NYU Tisch School of the Arts
NYU Tisch School of the Arts just celebrated its 50th Anniversary Gala, 'Celebrating the Past/Creating the Future,' last night, April 4, 2016, at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall. The gala event was hosted by alumni Alec Baldwin ('94) and Spike Lee ('82). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the special night below!
AAFCA and OneUnited Bank to Host 2nd Annual MONEY ON MY MIND Panel
OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest black-owned bank and the esteemed African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) are proud to present the Second Annual 'MONEY ON MY MIND: The Film & TV Industry,' on Saturday, February 6, 2016, 5 p.m.-8p.m., at OneUnited Bank (3683 Crenshaw Blvd, L.A., 90016).
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's Episode of ABC's NASHVILLE
On tonight's episode of ABC's NASHVILLE titled "I Saw the Light" Rayna takes her children and sister with her on tour in NYC, but Rayna doesn't like the influence Juliette is having on her daughters. Get a sneak peek below!
2012 TONY AWARDS Among Writers Guild of America Nominations
The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2012 season. The winners will be honored at the 2013 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.
30 ROCK, DEXTER, et al. Nominated for WGA Awards, Ceremony 2/5
The Writers Guild of America, West and the Writers Guild of America, East have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2010 season to be honored at the 2011 Writers Guild Awards on February 5, 2011, in Los Angeles and New York.
30 ROCK, DEXTER, et al. Nominated for WGA Awards, Ceremony 2/5
The Writers Guild of America, West and the Writers Guild of America, East have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2010 season to be honored at the 2011 Writers Guild Awards on February 5, 2011, in Los Angeles and New York.