Green Day, Noah Kahan, Fall Out Boy To Headline Oceans Calling Festival 2025

oceans-callingThe highly-anticipated lineup has been announced for the 2025 edition of Oceans Calling Festival with Green Day, Noah Kahan, and Fall Out Boy set to headline September 26-28 at the Ocean City, Maryland Boardwalk. The festival returns to Ocean City Inlet Beach with more than 40 artists performing across 3 stages including Weezer, Lenny Kravitz, Vampire Weekend, Good Charlotte, Train, The Black Crowes, Nelly, Devo, Modest Mouse, O.A.R., Vance Joy, CAKE, Ziggy Marley, Jack’s Mannequin, and many more.

The entire lineup by-day can be found at www.oceanscallingfestival.com. Tickets will be available this Friday, February 14 beginning with the Presale at 10AM ET, followed by the public on-sale at 11 AM ET with any remaining tickets.

In addition to the music, Oceans Calling celebrates the return of renowned Chef Robert Irvine alongside culinary stars new to the Oceans Calling stage: Michael Voltaggio, Brian Voltaggio, and Anne Burrell, who will all be presenting lively cooking demos hosted by Jason Biggs for a delicious weekend to remember. Festival goers will once again have access to the Ocean City Boardwalk and its businesses in residence as well as the iconic Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park, both located inside the festival grounds, as admission will be included with the purchase of an Oceans Calling Festival ticket.
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Tyler Childers And Sturgill Simpson To Headline FairWell Festival 2025 In Central Oregon

fairwell-festival-2025Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson are set to headline the third edition of FairWell Festival, happening July 18-19, 2025 at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon. The festival brings fans over 30 artists across three stages with additional performances from Sierra Ferrell, Dwight Yoakam, Koe Wetzel, Cody Jinks, Flatland Cavalry, Ludacris, Tanya Tucker, Treaty Oak Revival, Wyatt Flores, Charles Wesley Godwin and more for the ultimate country music celebration held in the High Desert of Central Oregon.

The full lineup with performances by-day can be found at www.fairwellfestival.com, and presale tickets for Central Oregon residents are available now followed by the public on-sale this Friday, February 14 at 10AM PT.

Beyond the music, FairWell Festival continues to offer fans Central Oregon-sourced culinary options as well as beer and wine selections, a curated artisan market, and the iconic ferris wheel for unbeatable festival views at the top. Fans will also have access to shaded areas throughout the festival grounds with relaxed seating, dedicated bars, lawn games, dance lessons at the Three Sisters Saloon, and much more!
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Outlaw Music Festival Celebrates 10 Years With A Superstar Lineup For 2025 Tour

outlaw-music-festivalThe Outlaw Music Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since its 2016 inception in Scranton, PA, the festival has become a hallmark of authentic Americana, developing into one of North America’s largest annual touring franchises.

The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, led by cultural and musical icon Willie Nelson, unites music legends with today’s superstars in celebration of the outlaw spirit and genre-defying music. Artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, John Fogerty, John Mellencamp, Luke Combs, Neil Young, Phil Lesh, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Sheryl Crow, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, Tyler Childers, Van Morrison, Zach Bryan, ZZ Top, and many more have been a part of the Outlaw Tour, creating unforgettable music memories.

This milestone year promises to be the biggest yet, with 35 stops across 22 states featuring an incredible lineup of artists, vibrant festival experiences, and special tributes to its storied history. Join us as we honor a decade of trailblazing music and memories, with the Outlaw Music Festival continuing to set the stage for the next generation of legendary performances. See the Outlaw Music Festival’s 10th Anniversary gallery at http://outlawmusicfestival.com/10years.

“What an amazing lineup to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour. I can’t wait to join friends and family in bringing this celebration to the fans we love,” says Willie Nelson.

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Romantic Thriller “Plainclothes” Premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2025

The romantic thriller drama, directed by Carmen Emmi and starring Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth, premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Jan. 26, 2025.

Set in 1990s, the film’s logline says: “A promising undercover officer assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies orders when he falls in love with a target.”

See photos from the premiere below.

Photos: aipimaging.com

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Sundance 2025: Psychological Horror Film “Rabbit Trap” Premiere

Psychological horror film “Rabbit Trap” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan 24, 2025 in the Midnight section, with producer Elijah Wood, writer-director Bryn Chainey and cast and crew in attendance.

Logline says: “When a musician and her husband move to a remote house in Wales, the music they make disturbs local ancient folk magic, bringing a nameless child to their door who is intent on infiltrating their lives.”

Photos: aipimaging.com

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SFFILM Announces 2024 Awards Night Honorees

Today, SFFILM announced their honorees for the annual 2024 SFFILM Awards Night: Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve; award winning global superstar Demi Moore; emerging filmmaker Malcolm Washington; and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Jason Reitman.

The celebratory event honors exemplary achievement in film craft and is a fundraiser with proceeds from the event supporting the organization’s mission to discover, nurture, and showcase the next generation of film artists. The annual dinner and awards presentation event is well established in film industry awards season schedules and philanthropic social calendars. SFFILM Awards Night will take place on Monday, December 9, 2024 at San Francisco’s Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture.

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From L to R: Denis Villeneuve, Demi Moore, Malcolm Washington, Jason Reitman . Photos courtesy of rights holders.

“For 67 years, SFFILM has provided a gateway for bold voices in film to thrive and reach discerning audiences who embrace the experience of going out to the movies,” said SFFILM’s Executive Director, Anne Lai. “SFFILM Awards Night is not only a celebration of the year’s most trailblazing artists, but also an opportunity to honor distinctive talent who inspire the next generation of filmmakers who will enrich our lives and communities in the years to come.”

“We are so proud to honor this group of individuals as we close out 2024. Their craft and artistry elevates the cinematic experience and reminds us why we collectively love the power of film,” said SFFILM Director of Programming Jessie Fairbanks. “Denis, Demi, Malcolm, and Jason are all intrepid, tenacious, and imaginative creatives. We look forward to honoring their work at SFFILM’s annual fundraiser.”
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Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup

bonnarooBonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is proud to share the lineup for this year’s edition of the internationally acclaimed camping festival, taking place June 12-15, 2025 on the Bonnaroo Farm, located just 60 miles southeast of Nashville in Manchester, TN.

Bonnaroo 2025 will as always host a spectacular roster of top artists performing around the clock across more than 10 unique stages over the four-day festival, with live music and much more through the night and into early morning with special sunrise sets.

This year features headline performances from Luke Combs on Thursday, Tyler, The Creator on Friday, Olivia Rodrigo on Saturday, and Hozier on Sunday. Further highlights include John Summit, Dom Dolla, Avril Lavigne, Glass Animals, Vampire Weekend, Justice, Queens of the Stone Age, and the first-ever Roo Residency with King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard performing three sets over three days.

In addition, Remi Wolf will lead the “Insanely Fire 1970’s Pool Party” 2025 SuperJam, Bonnaroo’s legendary tradition. The complete Bonnaroo 2025 lineup is below.
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Annual Annie Awards 2025: “The Wild Robot” Leads Nominations

The-Wild-RobotDreamworks Animation “The Wild Robot” topped the nominations for the feature competition of the 52nd Annie Awards for animation. The Chris Sanders’ animated science fiction led with 10 nominations.

Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” and Aardman and Netflix’s “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” received norminations seven apiece; while Locksmith Animation and Netflix’s “That Christmas,” followed with six.

Honoring excellence in the field of animation, the 52nd Annual Annie Awards will be presented in 37 categories including Animated Feature, Animated Feature-Independent, Television/Media Production(s), Sponsored Production, Short Subject and Student Film, as well as the Achievement and Honorary awards.

The 52nd Annual Annie Awards is set to be held on February 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm PT at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

Here are the nominees:

Best Feature
Inside Out 2 – Pixar Animation Studios
Kung Fu Panda 4 – DreamWorks Animation
That Christmas – Locksmith Animation for Netflix
The Wild Robot – DreamWorks Animation
Ultraman: Rising – Netflix Presents in association with Tsuburaya Productions
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – Aardman and Netflix

Best Feature – Independent
Chicken for Linda! – Dolce Vita Films, Miyu Productions, Palosanto Films, France 3 Cinéma.
Flow – Sacrebleu Productions, Take Five, Dream Well Studio
Kensuke’s Kingdom – Paramount Pictures
Look Back – Studio Durian
Mars Express – Everybody on Deck, Je Suis Bien Content
Memoir of a Snail – Snails Pace Films / Arenamedia
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2025 PGA Awards Announce Documentary Motion Pictures Nominees

SuperMan--The-Christopher-Reeve-Story-The Producers Guild of America has released its 2025 PGA Awards nominees for the category of Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures.

The nominees were announced on December 10, 2024. The ceremony is set take place on February 8, 2025 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California.

The films nominated for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures are listed below in alphabetical order:

  • Gaucho Gaucho
  • Mediha
  • Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa
  • Porcelain War
  • Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
  • We Will Dance Again

These films are in the process of being vetted for individual producer eligibility.

“The Producers Guild Awards honors excellence in motion picture, television and emerging media productions, as well as the most notable names in the industry shaping the producing profession. Honorees this year include Chris Meledandri (David O. Selznick Achievement Award) and Dana Walden (Milestone Award).”

Last year, producers Lauren Domino, Matthew Heineman and Joedan Okun were honored with the award for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Picture for “American Symphony.”

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52nd Saturn Awards Nominations Announced

The 52nd Annual Saturn Awards nominations have been announced, with some high profile blockbusters leading the list.

Warner Bros. received 35 total nominations in the Film category, with its film Dune: Part Two topping the overall nominations with 14. This includes Best Science Fiction Film and acting noms for Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. Beetlejuice 2 received 13 noms including Best Fantasy Films.

“The Saturn Awards organization is the official awards group of The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. The Academy was founded in 1972 and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.”

On the TV front, video game adaptation Fallout led with five nominations including Best Science Fiction Television Series, Best Actor on Television (Walton Goggins) and Best Actress on Television (Ella Purnell).

The winners are set to be announced during an awards ceremony in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025. It is also set to be streamed on The Roku Channel and ElectricNOW.

Here is the complete list of nominees:

Best Science Fiction Film
Dune: Part Two (Warner Bros./Legendary)
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Warner Bros. Pictures)
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Lionsgate Films)
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (20th Century Studios)
Megalopolis (Lionsgate Films/American Zoetrope)
Venom: The Last Dance (Sony Pictures/Marvel)

Best Fantasy Film
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Sony Pictures)
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary)
My Old Ass (Amazon/MGM)
Poor Things (Searchlight)
Wonka (Warner Bros. Pictures)
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