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Joaquin Phoenix To Receive Actor Award At TIFF

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The star of upcoming film “Joker” is set to receive one of the inaugural Tribute Actor Award at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, as announced Friday morning by TIFF.

“Displaying both raw instinct and consummate technical skill, Joaquin Phoenix is the complete actor, and one of the finest in contemporary cinema,” festival co-head Cameron Bailey said in a statement. “Over three decades, he has brought a piercing truth to each groundbreaking role. TIFF is thrilled to be celebrating an artist of his caliber with this inaugural award.”

Phoenix will be at the festival to promote his highly anticipated film “Joker”, a psychological thriller based on the DC Comics character of the same name.

Meryl Streep is also set to receive the honor and will also be at the festival in support of her Steven Soderbergh-directed film The Laundromat, which will also screen at the festival.

The 44th Toronto International Film Festival is set to run from Sept. 5-15.

“Joker” is directed by Todd Phillips, best known for writing and directing The Hangover Trilogy and Borat, for which he was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Academy Awards.

Also in the film are Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Marc Maron, Bill Camp, Glenn Fleshler, Shea Whigham, Brett Cullen, Douglas Hodge and Josh Pais.

Joker is set to invade theaters on October 4, 2019.

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MTV VJs Reunion Set for NostalgiaCon ‘80s Pop Culture Convention

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Organizers of NostalgiaCon’s inaugural ‘80’s pop culture convention (www.NostalgiaCon80s.com) September 28 and 29 at the Anaheim Convention Center announced today that Mark Goodman, Nina Blackwood and Alan Hunter, three of the iconic, original MTV VJs are joining the show for a weekend reunion that will also include them hosting the event’s two major music night concerts.

Goodman, Blackwood, and Hunter are pop culture royalty to legions of ‘80s kids who saw the world of music, fashion and sometimes film through the tastes, news updates and/or interviews of the MTV VJs. Last week MTV celebrated its 38th anniversary and Goodman himself is the answer to the trivia question everyone has in mind: Who was the first VJ to appear on MTV?

As part of a multi-faceted engagement at NostalgiaCon, the VJs will participate in a retrospective panel about MTV, sign autographs and take pictures with fans, as well as host the two nights of music concerts set for NostalgiaCon: Saturday’s New Wave Night and Sunday’s ‘80s Mixed Tape Night.

This year the concerts are part of the all-inclusive one and two-day passes of NostalgiaCon. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nostalgiacon-2019-tickets-63482801769.

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A Day To Remember Announces Fall 2019 “The Degenerates Tour”

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Today A Day To Remember announced The Degenerates Tourfor Fall 2019. Special guests I Prevail and Beartooth will join on most dates. A Day To Remember were recently featured on Marshmello’s single “Rescue Me,” making their first new music since 2016’s acclaimed Bad Vibrations. Watch and listen below.

Later this month, A Day To Remember will embark on a run of UK and European festival dates, including headline performances at Reading and Leeds Festivals.

Produced by Live Nation, the 30-city trek will kick off September 6th in Buffalo, NY before settling in for the first ever Self Help Festival Massachusetts on September 7th in Worcester, MA. The band will then head west for the return of Self Help Festival San Bernardino on October 12th in San Bernardino, CA.

After the two massive Self Help Festivals as well as other September festival appearances, the tour will fully gear up and make stops in Denver, Houston, Chicago, Cleveland, Nashville and more before wrapping November 23rd in Fayetteville, NC. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, August 9th at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.

Over the course of the past several years, each of A Day To Remember’s releases have hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock, Indie and/or Alternative Charts, they’ve sold more than a million units, racked up over 400 million Spotify streams and 500 million YouTube views, garnered two gold-selling albums and singles (and one silver album in the UK) and sold out entire continental tours, amassing a global fanbase whose members number in the millions. All of which explains why Rolling Stone called them “An Artist You Need To Know.”

To see A Day To Remember 2019 Tour Dates, go to http://adtr.com

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DC Universe’s Titans Season 2 Gets Exciting New Trailer

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After DC Universe’s Titans Season 2 debuted at last month’s Comic-Con International in San Diego, Warner Bros. has finally released the stunning new trailer online, giving fans a first look at all the great characters the show has in store.

The first teaser featured our first look at Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen’s Bruce Wayne as well as Superboy (played by Joshua Orpin).

Here is how’s Wayne’s character is described: “After decades of fighting crime as Batman, billionaire Bruce Wayne is just as driven to protect Gotham from evil as he was in his prime. Needing to reconcile his relationship with Dick Grayson, the duo hope to forge a new dynamic as Bruce tries to help his former sidekick and the Titans achieve success.”

The gritty live-action adaptation brings back Dick Grayson (Brenton Thwaites), Starfire (Anna Diop), Raven (Teagan Croft), and Beast Boy (Ryan Potter), along with Donna Troy (Conor Leslie), Hawk (Alan Ritchson), and Dove (Minka Kelly), who all appeared in season one.

The action-packed trailer closes with the a stunning reveal of enhanced elite soldier and assassin Deathstroke, played by Esai Morales.

Based on various incarnations of the characters from DC Comics, the tv series follows the young group of superheroes who join forces to fight evil.

Titans Season 2 is set to premiere on Friday, Sept. 6.

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Mariah Carey Records “Mixed-ish” Theme Song

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Mariah Carey has recorded a new song for ABC’s upcoming “Black-ish” spinoff “Mixed-ish.” The Grammy-winning songbird wrote and recorded the new track as the show’s theme song.

Titled “In The Mix”, the track is set to debut on the show’s first episode of “Mixed-ish” that will premiere on Sept. 24 at 9/8c on ABC.

The show is set to feature Arica Himmel as young Rainbow, with Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Tika Sumpter playing her parents.

Carey has previously expressed interest in working with the creators of Black-ish.

The news was announced Monday (Aug. 5) at the Television Critics’ Association (TCA).

“As a fan of Kenya Barris’ megahit shows, black-ish and grown-ish, I was inspired to connect with Kenya to find a way we could work together,” said Carey. “As a biracial woman in the entertainment industry, there was no way I did not want to be a part of mixed-ish, especially after seeing the pilot, which I loved. I could not be more honored and proud to be writing and performing ‘In the Mix’ for Kenya and the show.”

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“Friends” To Mark 25th Anniversary With Pop-Up Experience

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Warner Bros. is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary milestone of its classic tv show “Friends” with a pop-up experience. The set is expected to run in New York City from September 7 up to October 6, 2019.

The Friends-themed space will provide fans a chance to explore re-creations of some of the show’s iconic sets, costumes and props that fans have gotten familiar with throughout its 10-season run.

According to the show’s official Twitter account, tickets are sold out, “but like Janice,” (Chandler’s ex-girlfriend), “you never know when we’ll be back.” Fans can sign-up for emails to get exclusive updates on the NYC pop-up experience.

The nostalgia filled space is set to include recreations like Joey & Chandler’s apartment, Central Perk, the fictitious coffee house where Rachel got her first job and one of the principal settings of the series, and plenty of photo opportunities. Learn more about it on www.friends25popup.com.

Created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, the show revolves around six friends in their 20s and 30s, focusing on their life, relationships and the trials and tribulations of living in Manhattan, New York City.

The iconic sitcom aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, and made household names of the six leading star: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer.

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“13 Reasons Why” Season 3 Trailer Released And Reveals A Twist

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Netflix has released an intense new trailer for the upcoming Season 3 of its hit series 13 Reasons Why, and it reveals the death of one of the main characters, football player Bryce Harper (played by Justin Prentice).

“Who Killed Bryce Walker?,” the trailer asks, along with snapshots of the characters suggesting that “they’re connected by their secrets.”

“I need to know what happened to my son,” says Bryce’s mother says in the trailer. “If any of you know anything, please say something.”

Also reported today is that the show is coming to an end. According to Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has renewed the show for its fourth and final season at Netflix.

Based on the novel Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher, the show originally followed the story of Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford) who takes her own life after experiencing a series of demoralizing circumstances brought on my people around her at school, a series she outlined in 13 cassette tapes which she left to her schoolmates. Season 2 dealt more about the aftermath of her death and connected some loose ends from Season 1 finale episode.

Langford, however, will not be part of the upcoming season. The trailer also features a new narrator (Langford read the first two episodes).

The show’s ensemble cast includes Dylan Minnette, Alisha Boe, Christian Navarro, Brandon Flynn, Justin Prentice, Ross Butler, Miles Heizer, Devin Druid, Anne Winters, Aijona Alexus, Sosie Bacon and many more.

Season 3 is set to hit Netflix on August 23 with 13 episodes, similar to Seasons 1 and 2.

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FUNimation Films Debuts “KINGDOM” Official Character Posters

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FUNimation Films has released the official six new character posters and North American theatrical poster for its upcoming film “Kingdom.” 

FUNimation Films’ live-action adaptation of “Kingdom” is set to have North American screening next month.
Feating Kento Yamazaki, Ryo Yoshizawa, Masami Nagasawa, Kanna Hashimoto, Kanata Hongō, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, and Takao Osawa, “Kingdom: is directed by Shinsuke Sato, “Kingdom” is set for limited release on August 16 in the US and Canada.

Produced by Kôji Hirano, Naoaki Kitajima, Shinzô Matsuhashi, Ryôsuke Mori, the film is from a screenplay written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa and Shinsuke Sato, based on the manga created by Yasuhisa Hara. The film has not yet been rated, but will be in Japanese with English subtitles.

Here’s the film’s official synopsis:

Orphaned by war, a young boy and his friend dream of changing their fate and becoming the world’s greatest generals. And after his friend sacrifices himself to protect the future emperor, the young boy’s path to greatness is set in motion. Helping the King reclaim the throne puts the boy’s blade to the ultimate test as they go against deadly assassins, large armies, and the dangerous mountain clan. In a country torn apart by war, only they can fight to unite the warring states! Kingdom is a live-action motion picture based on the bestselling adventure-historical manga series of the same name created by Yasuhisa Hara and presents a fictionalized account of ancient China during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC).
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GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist Chance The Rapper Announces Expansive North American Outing With “The Big Day”

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GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist Chance The Rapper Announces Expansive North American Outing With “The Big Day”

Today Chance The Rapper announced his highly-anticipated return to the road with The Big Day, touching down in cities across North America this fall. The tour reveal follows the long-awaited release of his debut studio album, The Big Day, out last Friday. Please see tour itinerary below.

The innovative GRAMMY award-winner will kick off the 35-stop tour on September 14th in San Francisco, CA and visit Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York City, Houston and more before wrapping November 10th in Miami, FL.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning this Friday, August 2nd at 10am local time at chanceraps.com/tour.

Citi is the official presale credit card of the tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Monday, July 29th at 1pm ET until Thursday, August 1st at 10pm local time through Citi EntertainmentSM. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. A limited number of LaneOne Premium Packages will also be available, including GA First On Floor access, amazing reserved seats, transportation, preferred entrance and more. Check LaneOne for details.
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Marvel Celebrates Its Birthday On August 31

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August 31 marks the anniversary debut of Marvel Comics #1 – and the extraordinary beginning of the Marvel Universe.

On August 31, 1939, Marvel Comics #1 opened the doors to the Marvel Universe for the first time ever, creating a tapestry of Super Heroes and stories that have gone on to shape pop culture for generations of fans around the world. As Marvel continues to celebrate its 80th anniversary this year, join fans everywhere to celebrate MARVEL’S BIRTHDAY on August 31 – starting with an all-new commemorative piece of art by comic book legend Adam Kubert.

“Going back to Marvel’s inception in 1939, Marvel Comics #1 was the spark that led to the Marvel Universe we know today,” said Dan Buckley, President of Marvel Entertainment. “As one of the most influential milestones in Marvel history, August 31 is the perfect day to officially honor Marvel’s birthday.”

Marvel will be celebrating its birthday with a week of festivities and events at various retailers and Marvel exhibitions & experiences, including the historic debut of MARVEL COMICS #1000.

“For myself and almost every other comic book fan around the world, Marvel’s beloved comics and characters have been a part of our lives for as long as we can remember. But it all started with the Human Torch.” said C.B. Cebulski, Editor-in-Chief of Marvel. “As we salute Marvel’s 80th anniversary this year, we’re excited to celebrate Marvel’s official birthday!”

As a massive, oversized, special edition book, MARVEL COMICS #1000 will feature the greatest array of luminaries from both classic and current comic books (and beyond!), revealing a long-kept secret and some startling discoveries along the way. Participating comic shops will be hosting Marvel birthday party events and will have a brand-new edition of the MARVEL UNIVERSE MAGAZINE available free to customers. This magazine will feature exclusive art and behind-the-scenes content for some of Marvel’s top comic releases in the fall, so readers will surely want to pick this up along with MARVEL COMICS #1000.

In addition to comic shops, stores around the country including Disney store, Amazon, Box Lunch and FYE will be hosting Marvel birthday celebrations with new and exclusive merchandise, special offers, giveaways and more. Additional details and activations will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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