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Eight Nonfiction Films Highlighting Diversity In Science Selected For The 2023 Sundance Institute | Sandbox Fund

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The nonprofit Sundance Institute and Sandbox Films today announced eight projects selected for the 2023 Sundance Institute | Sandbox Fund. The Fund offers grants and mentorship for independent artists seeking to explore the intrinsic link between science and culture through innovative storytelling.

The selected project teams receive nonrecoupable grants totaling $325,000 for their projects in the stages of development, production, and post-production. The filmmakers will also receive customized film support and join Sundance Institute’s year-round artist community, with meaningful opportunities to connect with Sundance’s network of alumni and creative advisors, as well as Sandbox Films’ roster of renowned scientists.

The grantees’ projects invite viewers to wonder at the natural world and consider the plights of scientists caught in complex webs of immigration, exile, diaspora, and geopolitics, and highlight, among other themes, the deconstruction of colonial legacies and the resurfacing of local and Indigenous knowledge and expertise, particularly related to local and regional ecology.

“We are thrilled to announce the latest cohort of Sundance | Sandbox grantees. This exciting new group of projects showcases an incredibly diverse tapestry of artistic approaches and daring creative visions that continue to redefine what a ‘science film’ can be. From India to the Caribbean, Madagascar to the Everglades, the people and stories spotlighted in these films shed light on the deeply collaborative nature of scientific practice and its crucial role in working toward a brighter future for humanity and its planet,” said Paola Mottura, Director of the Sundance Institute’s Documentary Film Fund.

“We continue to be blown away by the diversity of stories highlighting scientific inquiry that come through this grant program. It is an honor to work with the team at Sundance, and we look forward to supporting this talented group of artists as they bring these films to life,” said Jessica Harrop, Head of Production and Development at Sandbox Film.”
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North American Premiere of “All The Fires” at NewFest, OUTshine, Morelia, and GLAFF

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Following its acclaimed world premiere in the Cineasti del Presente competition at the Locarno Film Festival last August, All the Fires (Todos los incendios) will have its North American premiere in the Narrative Section at the 35th edition of NewFest, New York’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival, taking place in person and online, October 12-24, 2023.

The Mexican coming of age drama will also screen at the 15th edition of OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival in Fort Lauderdale, running October 19-29; at the 2023 edition of the GuadaLAjara Film Festival (GLAFF), taking place November 1-3 in Los Angeles. All the Fires will have its Mexican premiere in the main competition at the 21st edition of the Morelia Film Festival, October 20-29.

The debut feature by writer-director Mauricio Calderón Rico is an intimate and poignant queer coming-of-age drama starring newcomer Sebástian Rojano as Bruno, a teenage pyromaniac who is grieving his father’s death. Bruno is conflicted by his mother’s new relationship and his best friend’s crush on him. He escapes the city to search for a girl he meets online who will push him onto a tumultuous journey of self-exploration and rebellion against internalized homophobia, leaving a trail of fires in his wake.

A youtuber who burns things with his best friend to share online, Bruno begins an online relationship with one of his followers Daniela, who lived in the northern city of Durango. When he discovers his mother has begun dating following his fathers death, he runs away from home. With nowhere to go he travels across the country to Daniela where his world is turned upside down when he is introduced to Daniela’s queer, punk rock, community. In his search for answers, he must confront his past, his sexuality, and his feelings for his best friend, Ian.

A production of Colectivo Colmena, Calderón Rico’s elegantly-directed coming of age drama is a slow-burning portrait of young adulthood, queer Identity, and lingering loss.

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Madison Beer Announces Global ‘The Spinnin Tour’

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Today, platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter and producer Madison Beer announced her 2024 global ‘The Spinnin Tour’ across Europe and North America. Presented by Live Nation, the 52-date global outing kicks off on Saturday, February 24 in Stockholm, Sweden at Fryshuset Arenan, with stops across Europe in Oslo, Amsterdam, Prague, Milan, Barcelona, and more before wrapping up on Monday, March 25 in London, UK at Eventim Apollo.

The North American leg kicks off on Wednesday, April 24 in Minneapolis, MN at The Fillmore before heading to Chicago, Nashville, Montreal, Toronto, New York, Atlanta, San Diego, and more ahead of wrapping up on Thursday, June 13 in Los Angeles with a show at the iconic Greek Theatre.

With over 2.4 billion streams earned worldwide, Madison is a dynamic and versatile artist whose sound blends pop, R&B, and soul influences with her powerful, emotive vocals. A creative force and visionary, Madison’s stage performances are meticulously crafted, offering an experience that transports audiences into her imaginative world through her keen eye for aesthetics. Most recently, Madison released her acclaimed second studio album Silence Between Songs, on which she wrote and co-produced all songs. With her exceptional talent for storytelling and emotional depth, Madison explored themes of growth, reflection, and introspection, while delivering a fresh sonic experience and infusing the album’s visual aesthetics with her distinctive artistic vision.

Tickets will be available starting with Citi and Seated registration presales (details below) beginning on Tuesday, October 10 at 12 PM local time. The general onsale will begin on Friday, October 13 at 10 AM local time at madisonbeer.com.

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‘She’s Coming’ Clip For The “The Fall Of The House of User” Series Released

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The Fall of the House of Usher is the gothic horror drama from Netflix is set to premiere on Oct 12, 2023. This week, Netflix has release a new clip. See below.

The miniseries stars Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas, Kate Siegel, Rahul Kohli, Samantha Sloyan, T’Nia Miller.

Here’s a short synopsis about about “The Fall Of The House of User”:
To secure their fortune — and future — two ruthless siblings build a family dynasty that begins to crumble when their heirs mysteriously die, one by one.

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Radiant Black Story Arc Splits In Two Next Month In Catalyst War Shake Up

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Known for pushing the envelope with unique twists, easter eggs, and multimedia tie-ins, the Massive-Verse’s Radiant Black, by Kyle Higgins, Marcelo Costa, Eduardo Ferigato, and Joe Clark, will have fans doing a double-take next month yet again—literally—with the release of two issues: Radiant Black #26 and the Radiant Black #26.5.

One storyline follows Marshall, one storyline puts the spotlight on Nathan, but both issues are a must-buy for readers to get the full experience. There are, after all, two sides to every story.

“The Catalyst War is the most ambitious story that I have ever been a part of,” said Higgins. “This is a story that we’ve been building up to for over two years, an event told across timelines featuring two different art teams telling two different stories each month. Both timelines are integral to the event—the different choices that Marshall and Nathan make and how they impact their respective worlds is at the center of what The Catalyst War is about. And by the end of issue 30.5, you will learn who won the vote and who will be Radiant Black going forward. That is, if either of them survives…”

The “.5” storyline will run through Radiant Black #30 and Radiant Black #30.5 before hitting fans with another jaw-dropping plot twist.

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Mahalia Announces 2024 North America Leg Of The ‘In Real Life’ Tour

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Following her UK and EU run this October and November, British musician Mahalia announced today her massive In Real Life Tour will continue to North America this February and March 2024. Produced by Live Nation, the 25-date run kicks off on February 20 at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC and makes stops across North America in Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Toronto, ON and more before wrapping up in Chicago, IL at House of Blues on March 26. The second leg will see Mahalia perform her highly anticipated second studio album IRL for the first time live in North America.

IRL is a record that speaks to the musical and emotional era of where Mahalia is now, and how she got here. The BRIT and GRAMMY nominated artist has delivered a beautiful classic; effortlessly condensing any number of disparate styles and genres into music that thrillingly broaches any gap between Pop, Soul, and R&B. The album also includes hit singles “Terms & Conditions,” “Ready,” and “Cheat” featuring pop powerhouse JoJo. An array of incredible musicians are also scattered throughout the record, including vocal appearances from the likes of Stormzy, Joyce Wrice, Destin Conrad, Kojey Radical, and more. Emboldened by her inflections, insights, and young adulthood, Mahalia is not only breaking the mold on her second album but determined to live life c ognizantly and share that experience with her fans on tour.

Tickets will be available starting with various card presales (details below) beginning on Wednesday, October 4. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, October 6 at 10am local time at mahaliamusic.com.

The last few years have marked many achievements for the Leicester-born star. Beginning 2020 with her second BRIT nomination, Mahalia featured on up-and-coming fellow Midlands rapper Pa Salieu’s debut mixtape, ‘Send Them To Coventry’, whilst also gracing the track list of Headie One’s #1 album ‘Edna’.
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Horror-Comedy “Courtney Gets Possessed” Sets Release

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Horror-comedy “Courtney Gets Possessed” sets release on digital and on demand on Friday, November 3, 2023.

“Courtney Gets Possessed” is written and directed by Jono Mitchell and Madison Hatfield. Produced by Hatfield and Jordan Blair Brown. Executive Produced by Stephen Beehler, Jegor Jersov, and Jono Mitchell. Cinematography by Brett A. Frager. Composed by Jordan Bennett. A Peach Jam Pictures production.

See the full trailer below.

Here’s the film’s synopsis:
It’s the ultimate showdown between love and the underworld when bride-to-be Courtney runs into a bit of an ex problem: her old flame is none other than the Devil himself, and she knows he’s close.

With her nuptials on the line and the Prince of Darkness lurking close by, Courtney does her best to protect her childhood home on the eve of the wedding. But when her ne’er-do-well sister accidentally invites Satan inside (known more casually as Dave), he possesses Courtney – throwing a demonic wrench into her happily-ever-after plans. Courtney’s ragtag team of reluctant heroes including her sister, perfectionist best friend, and skeptical future sister-in-law must find a way to exorcise Dave, reclaim Courtney’s soul, and get her down the aisle with as little bloodshed as possible.

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Music Icon Mariah Carey Announces Dates For Holiday Shows

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Today, the Queen of Christmas and music icon Mariah Carey has announced the return of her Christmas extravaganza – Merry Christmas One And All! The special 13-date run will kick off on November 15 in Highland, CA making stops in Los Angeles, Montreal, Chicago, and more before wrapping up on December 17th at Madison Square Garden in NYC.

Produced by Live Nation, the Merry Christmas One And All! performances are set to be the must-attend events of this winter, as these live shows will be Mariah Carey’s exclusive Christmas concerts for this holiday season. This festive event is a celebration of the global superstar’s timeless collection of holiday classics including the record-breaking mega-hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and fan favorite chart toppers.

Tickets to shows will be available via several presales beginning Wednesday, October 4 at 10AM local time ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, October 6th at 10AM local at LiveNation.com. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, invitation to a pre-show reception, exclusive merchandise & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

MARIAH CAREY is an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, producer and multiple award-winning artist and songwriter. She is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200 million albums sold to-date and 19 Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles (18 of which are self-penned) – more than any solo artist in history. With her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent, Carey is truly the template of the modern pop performance. Mariah is also an inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has been recognized with multiple Grammy Awards, numerous American Music Awards, three Guinness World Record titles, both Billboard’s “Artist of the Decade” and “Icon” awards, the World Music Award for “World’s Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium,” the Ivor Novello Award for “PRS for Music Special In ternational Award,” and BMI’s “Icon Award” for her outstanding achievements in songwriting, to name a few.
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John Mulaney Announces New Headlining Comedy Tour “John Mulaney In Concert”

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Award winning comedian John Mulaney announced today he will be going back on tour solo with a brand new show. The stand-up comedy tour kicks off kicks off on November 2 at the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, NY making stops across the U.S. in Columbus, OH; New Orleans, LA; Tampa, FL and more before wrapping up in Phoenix, AZ at Arizona Financial Theatre on New Years Eve.

Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Wednesday, September 27. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, September 29 at 10AM local time at ticketmaster.com.

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space.

John Mulaney is a two-time Emmy and WGA award-winning writer, actor, and comedian. Mulaney can be seen in his latest Netflix stand up special, BABY J. Released in April 2023, Mulaney converts his personal turmoil into comedic brilliance, which earned him 2023 Emmy nominations in Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) and Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special. On tour, he has sold out massive venues around North America from Madison Square Garden multiple times to the Hollywood Bowl. His 2023 tour dates have included shows across US, Europe and Australia. 
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Willie Nelson’s “On The Road Again” Inspires New Program for Developing Artists and Crew

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Live Nation has launched “On the Road Again” a new program created with the legendary Willie Nelson to support developing artists and the integral teams that support them.

Developing artists playing in clubs are the backbone of live music. Almost every artist plays clubs at some point in their career. According to live music charts from Pollstar there are 4,000 venues in the United States, and small venues host about 70% of all shows each year.

These hardworking artists are impacted the most as tour costs rise and fluctuate. Even as the music industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, Live Nation wants to do more to help the live music careers of these talented artists, as well as the hardworking crews that operate behind the curtain.

“Touring is important to artists so whatever we can do to help other artists, I think we should do it. This program will impact thousands of artists this year and help make touring a little bit easier,” said Willie Nelson, who generously provided his famous hit song On the Road Again as the anthem for the program.
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