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Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, John Prine Nominated For Songwriters Hall of Fame

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Columbia

This year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees have been announced for its 2019 induction ceremony. Among the nominees are Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Jimmy Cliff, the Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde, Tommy James, and others.

Elliott’s nomination marks the first time for a female rapper to receive the Songwriters Hall of Fame nom. This follows JAY-Z who last year became the first rapper to be inducted. Elliott has written for herself as well as other artists such as Whitney Houston and Aaliyah.

Carey on the other hand is responsible for either writing or co-writing most of her 18 number one hits including “Vision of Love” and “Hero,” and as well as the perennial holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas.”

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“The Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates and honors the contributions of our great popular music songwriters, while developing new writing talent through workshops, showcases, scholarships, and digital initatives,” according to Songwriters Hall of Fame.

In order to be eligible for induction, a songwriter must have written and published notable hit songs for at leaste 20 years.

After eligible members of the Hall of Fame have voted, six of the nominees are set to be inducted at the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s induction gala in New York on June 13, 2019. The voting end on December 17.

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First Look At Henry Cavill In “The Witcher”

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As Netflix’s The Witcher series began filming, a first look at its lead Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia has been released.

The 23 second screen test clip features Cavill in character costume looking serious and intense, sporting long, white hair that is partly pony-tailed on the back, and then eventually sipping from a potion bottle.

The news that Cavill will be playing the lead role of Geralt of Rivia was revealed last September. “The Witcher” is a fantasy series by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski.

Geralt is the titular Witcher in the short stories, novels and video games which takes place in medieval fantasy setting. He is one of the last witchers, a trained monster slayer for hire to slay deadly monstrous beasts.

Cavill recently played a CIA assassin in this summer’s blockbuster hit Mission: Impossible – Fallout starting Tom Cruise. He also portrayed Superman in WB/DC Comics’, Batman v Superman and Justice League.

“The Witcher” is expected to premiere in 2019 on Netflix.

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‘Halloween’ Slices Up a Monster $77.5 Million Opening

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by Brad Brevet

Universal

With a staggering, $77.5 million debut, Universal and Blumhouse’s Halloween topped the weekend with the second largest October opening weekend of all-time.

The horror film headlined a massive weekend overall weekend, that saw the top twelve combine for over $160 million, making this the second largest October weekend ever.

As already mentioned, Halloween’s $77.5 million three-day debut was the second largest October opening weekend of all-time, coming less than $3 million shy of the record set by Venom earlier this month.

That said, Halloween did deliver the largest October opening day of all-time, topping Venom’s $32.5 million.

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“The Favorite” and “First Reformed” Lead Gotham Nominations

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The year’s awards season officially kicks off this week as The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) announced Thursday its full list of nominations for 2018 Gotham Awards.

Written and directed by Paul Schrader, “First Reformed” scored the most nominations with three, including Best Feature, Screenplay for Schrader, and Actor for its lead Ethan Hawke. The film follows a minister who questions his faith and morality while serving as pastor of a dwindling historical church.

Also doing well is the period film “The Favourite” with three noms, including an Special Jury Award for its cast Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weisz.

The awards are given to independent features and series and are chosen by small committees of film critics and journalists.

In recent years, Gotham Awards has had great success in setting the tone for the awards season leading up to the Oscars. Last year’s big winners “Call Me by Your Name” and “Get Out” had strong showings at the Oscars, while best feature winners of the prior three years Moonlight (2016), Spotlight (2015) and Birdman (2014) eventually won the academy awards’ best picture.

The 26th annual Gotham Awards is set to be held on Nov. 26, 2018, Monday in New York City. Check out the full list of nominees below:

Best Feature
“First Reformed”
“The Favorite”
“Madeline’s Madeline”
“If Beale Street Could Talk”
“The Rider”

Best Documentary
“Bisbee ‘17”
“Hale County This Morning, This Evening”
“Minding the Gap”
“Shirkers”
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”

Best Actor
Adam Driver, “BlacKkKlansman”
Ben Foster, “Leave No Trace”
Richard E. Grant, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”
Ethan Hawke, “First Reformed”
Lakeith Stanfield, “Sorry to Bother You”

Best Actress
Glenn Close, “The Wife”
Toni Collette, “Hereditary”
Kathryn Hahn, “Private Life”
Regina Hall, “Support the Girls”
Michelle Pfeiffer, “Where is Kyra?”

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FYE Celebrates Marvel Studios’ 10th Anniversary

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FYE Celebrates Marvel Studios’ 10th Anniversary

Marvel Studios’ 10th anniversary began with the release of Avengers: Infinity War and covers an impressive decade of Marvel Studios’ blockbusters released from 2008’s Iron Man through the Avengers untitled film in 2019. FYE, for your entertainment, is delighted to announce a new line of exclusive products to help celebrate Marvel Studios’ 10th Anniversary so you can be “More than a fan”.

FYE has created high quality, one of a kind exclusive apparel for the superfan, featuring vibrantly colored gold graphics of the heroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These include a Marvel Studios 10 New Era flat bill cap with an adjustable snapback to fit multiple sizes, an exclusive t-shirt featuring the Marvel Studios 10 graphic on a full velvet patch on the front, and an exclusive sock box with anniversary packaging and 10 pairs of unique Marvel socks. Fans can also curl up with an exclusive super soft throw which features the Marvel Studios 10 graphic from corner to corner on a 50″ by 60″ blanket.

FYE has worked closely with Marvel Studios to bring you a balanced breakfast worthy of a Super Hero. FYE will bring three new exclusive cereals to stores this fall. Celebrate the day with Marvel Studios 10th Anniversary Golden Crunch Cereal. Be a Merc with a Mouth full of Deadpool’s $&!#% Flakes Cereal. Eat like a king with Marvel’s Wakandan Crunch Cereal. These collectible cereals are the perfect gift for any Marvel fan – get one to eat and one to keep on your shelf. Find some of our exclusives online at www.FYE.com or stop by one of our stores!

About Trans World Entertainment

Trans World Entertainment is a leader in entertainment retail and operates retail stores in the United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, primarily under the FYE brand and on the web at www.fye.com and www.secondspin.com.

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Jason Salmon’s “Force Of Nurture” Album Release And NYC Show

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Jason Salmon who you have seen on Orange Is The New Black and 30 Rock is releasing his debut full-length comedy album Force Of Nurture out October 23.

Jason will celebrate with a release show in NYC at Stand Up NY on October 22 (ticket link here) and then kicks off a European tour for US troops stationed overseas. Additional civilian tour dates to follow. A full listing of dates is available at www.jason-salmon.com.

Jason Salmon Biography:
Born during a freak hailstorm in Texas, Jason sensed early on that something was off. It turns out, that something…was Comedy. Jason’s mix of colloquial philosophy and absurdist observation have made him a must-see for comedy fans of all ages. His standup has been described as “…like getting the best advice you’ve ever gotten…from the dumbest guy you know.” He has headlined all over the US and performed abroad for the troops. Jason has appeared on Orange is the New Black and 30 Rock, and in numerous commercials. His sketch comedy can be found on Funny or Die and his eponymous YouTube channel.

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Horror Film “Luz” Acquired By Screen Media

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Screen Media has acquired all North American rights to Tilman Singer’s psychotropic horror film “LUZ,” the company announced today, with a planned first quarter of 2019 theatrical release across the US.

The announcement comes ahead of the film’s US premiere at Fantastic Fest as part of it’s opening night. “Luz” premiered at the Berlin Film Festival this year, and is set to screen at next month’s Sitges Film Festival.

The film stars Luana Velis and Jan Bluthardt. Singer wrote and directed the film, as well as produced it with Dario Mendez Acosta.

“Luz” tells the story of a young cabdriver (Luana Velis) who drags herself into a run-down police station while being pursued by a woman (Julia Riedler) who is possessed by a demonic entity.

“Every so often there’s a film that really unnerves, and just flat-out scares us. LUZ does exactly that. Tilman has made a beautiful but truly terrifying movie that people are going to be talking about for sure,” Seth Needle from Screen Media commented.

“Now more than ever it is important for challenging and independent cinema to be given a platform and shown on the big screen. We’re thrilled to have found the right partner in Screen Media, who fully understand Tilman’s unique vision with LUZ and we look forward to the film being experienced – and inspiring audiences across North America,” Justin Timms on behalf Yellow Veil Pictures continued.

The film has so far received praise from critics, with Variety’s Dennis Harvey calling it “equal measures demonic-possession thriller, experiment in formalist rigor, and flummoxing narrative puzzle-box” while Hollywood Reporter’s John DeFore describing the film as “a refreshing take on demonic possession in which the usual fright-flick cliches are nowhere to be found.”

The film’s Writer and director Singer said, “to see this kind of reaction to our film, visit festivals and now release it in North America is a little bit like shooting a movie itself; It’s hard to fully grasp. Producing LUZ I had no idea where it would go and I am excited for the life that it will have.”

Luz Teaser from Yellow Veil Pictures on Vimeo.

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“Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin Has Died

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Legendary singer and justifiably hailed as the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, has died in Detroit. he was 76. The news was confirmed by her publicist to Associated Press. Franklin died of advanced pancreatic cancer.

“We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from close friends, supporters and fans all around the world ,” the family said.

With her riveting voice and her cultural impact which transcend popular music, Franklin is not only one of the most lauded singers of all time, but also one of the most commercially successful.

Throughout her career, Franklin has charted 77 Hot 100 hit singles on Billboard, including “Chain of Fools”, “Think”, “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”, “Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)”, “Spanish Harlem” and her chart-topping signature song “Respect.”

Franklin was was the first female performer inducted into the Roll Hall of Fame when she received in the honor in 1987. She received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005.

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“Bad Times at the El Royale” Character Posters Released

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20th Century Fox

20th Century Fox has released a batch of new posters for its star-studded crime mystery thriller film “Bad Times at the El Royale.” This includes the film’s stylish one-sheet and seven of it’s shadowy characters. See the character posters below.

There’s Jeff Bridges as a down-on-his-luck priest Father Daniel Flynn (“I’m not really a priest,” his character says on the trailer,) Cynthia Erivo as down-on-her-luck singer Darlene, Dakota Johnson as gun-toting Emily Summerspring, Cailee Spaeny as Emily’s younger sister, Jon Hamm as vacuum cleaner salesman Laramie Seymour Sullivan, Lewis Pullman as a young concierge at the hotel welcoming the guests and Chris Hemsworth as the often shirtless cult leader Billy Lee.

Just like the film’s trailer, the posters are atmospheric, stylish and intriguing, never fully giving away the plot. But it looks like not everyone in the film is who they seem or say they are. Trouble is definitely in the horizon in the El Royale.

Drew Goddard directed and wrote “Bad Times at the El Royale,” as well as produced it with Jeremy Latcham. The film is the first directorial effort by Goddard since 2012’s horror comedy “The Cabin in the Woods” which also featured Hemsworth. Goddard wrote boxoffice hit and critically acclaimed “The Martian” for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

“Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe’s El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past. Over the course of one fateful night, everyone will have a last shot at redemption… before everything goes to hell.”

“Bad Times at the El Royale” will hit theaters on October 12.

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Arena of Valor World Cup Competition At TCL Chinese Theatre Imax

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LOS ANGELES – JULY 27: Arena of Valor World Cup 2018 held at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on July 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California

For 90 years the home of the most important events in cinema, the famed TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood hosted one of the most important esports tournaments of 2018, the debut Arena of Valor World Cup on July 27 and 28.

“Arena of Valor” is the world’s top grossing video game, played in 100 countries, and it was the centerpiece for a first-of-its kind world class competition in Hollywood at the TCL Chinese Theatre’s IMAX theatre, lavishly converted over a week’s time into an Esports Arena.

Over 10 million people across the globe play “Arena of Valor” every day. It’s the world’s highest grossing game and most popular free app. Competitors at this past weekend’s TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX® event were chasing $550,000 in prize money and gamers the world over followed the competition’s live stream on Twitch.tv/ArenaofValor, YouTube.com/ArenaofValor, and Facebook.com/ArenaofValor. The Korean team won the competition’s World Cup Prize.

Keeping up with the changing face of entertainment and technology, the TCL Chinese Theatres launched into esports last year with the formation of its subsidiary company, Hollywood Esports, and recently unveiled its own, permanent esports venue at the TCL Chinese 6 complex. According to Robert K. Laity, CEO of Hollywood Esports, “competitive video gaming has emerged as such an important form of entertainment and is attracting a large audience of enthusiastic fans and to spectate and cheer for their favorite teams and players. We are pleased to be part of this community and serve as a host to such an important international tournament.”
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