Award-Winning Series ‘POV’ Announces 36th Season Lineup

Posted on May 6, 2023 by admin

Award-Winning Series ‘POV’ Announces 36th Season Lineup; Illustrates Commitment to Diverse Voices, Boundary-Pushing Nonfiction Forms of Storytelling

Season premieres with Jon-Sesrie Goff’s After Sherman on June 26; Features 16 titles including recent Oscar®-nominated documentary A House Made of Splinters and Oscar® Shortlisted feature Children of the Mist. POV airs on PBS, Mondays at 10p/9C and free streaming via the PBS App

Multi award-winning series POV, hailed as America’s longest-running non-fiction series on television, enters its 36th season with a slate of 16 feature documentaries with themes devoted to caregiving, transnationalism, activism, childhood aspirations, accessibility, and intergenerational relationships.

The series’ commitment to provide a public platform to showcase bold forms of nonfiction storytelling by filmmakers with diverse voices and perspectives brings audiences unforgettable protagonists with unique points of views. Half of Season 36’s films are directed by women, and over two-thirds by filmmakers of color.

Celebrated films previously announced this season include POV alumni director Simon Lereng Wilmont and producer Monica Hellström’s timely Oscar®-nominated documentary A House Made of Splinters. As the war in Eastern Ukraine takes a heavy toll on families living near the frontline, a small group of strong-willed social workers work tirelessly in a special kind of orphanage to create an almost magical safe space for kids to live in. In Vietnamese first-time director Hà Lệ Diễm’s riveting Oscar® Shortlisted feature Children of the Mist, she details the challenges facing a Hmong girl living in rural Northern Vietnam caught between tradition and modernity.

Ghost Hounds Release New Song “Make It Shake,” Out Today via Gibson Records

Posted on May 5, 2023 by admin

Ghost Hounds are back with the perfect song to dance into summer. Today, they’ve released “Make It Shake,” a new song off their upcoming album.

Ghost Hounds released the first single and video off the album, “Dirty Angel,” in March to praise from American Songwriter, Consequence, and Guitar World, among others – watch/share the “Dirty Angel” video HERE. On their inspiration behind “Make It Shake,” the band explains, “Over the years we’ve been fortunate enough to tour with The Rolling Stones, which was absolutely surreal and a major inspiration for us. Opening for them was a do-or-die moment – we knew that we had to go on stage and get the crowd moving to show them what we’re all about. ‘Make It Shake’ is all about that feeling of crafting an irresistible song that just makes people want to get up and dance.”

Aside from gearing up for the release of their new album, Ghost Hounds has spent time giving back to the community. Last month, they visited the Gibson Showroom in Miami for a performance celebrating the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. Along with their performance, the band, in partnership with Gibson Records, donated instruments and funds totaling $20,000 to the foundation, which supports the legacy of Latin music and musicians, and the Miami music community.

While touring with legendary acts including The Rolling Stones, Garth Brooks, and ZZ Top, Ghost Hounds spent plenty of time refining their sound, culminating in their most sophisticated record to date. Their latest release, “Make It Shake,” gives fans a hint at what they can expect from the upcoming album. It’s an upbeat, danceable song infused with the band’s signature bluesy sound.

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Stunning New “Dune: Part Two” Trailer Released

Posted on May 4, 2023 by admin

Dune Part Two has finally released its stunning new official trailer, giving fans a first look of what to expect from the film.

The film, directed by Denis Villeneuve, is a follow-up to the 2021 blockbuster hit Dune, which was itself an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic novel of the same name.

The trailer gives fans a glimpse of the epic scale of the film, as well as returning cast Timothée Chalamet as Paul, and Zendaya as Chani. Also returning are Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista and Javier Bardem and introduces new characters played by Austin Butler and Florence Pugh.

The film will follow Paul, as he joins the Fremen and begins a spiritual and martial journey to become Muad’dib, while trying to prevent the horrible but inevitable future he’s witnessed: a Holy War in his name, spreading throughout the known universe.

The film is set to be released by Warner Bros on November 3, 2023.

Shinedown Announces The Revolutions Live Fall Tour With Support From Papa Roach and Spiritbox

Posted on May 3, 2023 by admin

Multi-platinum, chart-topping band Shinedown has announced their upcoming fall leg of The Revolutions Live Tour, co-produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, with support From Papa Roach and Spiritbox.

The fall run of shows starts off in St. Louis, MO on September 3, kicking off a 26-date run of fall headline shows and festivals. Tickets are on sale this Friday May 5th at 10am Local at LiveNation.com. Various presales will be available Wednesday, May 3 through Thursday, May 4. VIP packages featuring exclusive access available for purchase. Full tour routing below. For all show/ticketing details for the fall dates and previously announced dates please visit www.shinedown.com.

This week, the band’s hit single “A Symptom of Being Human” jumped into the Top 25 at Hot AC Radio. Unfolding with gentle acoustic guitar, soaring strings, delicate piano, and a powerful vocal delivery from front man Brent Smith, “A Symptom Of Being Human” celebrates the beauty of our individual differences and embraces the ups and downs of life, while showcasing Shinedown’s gift for making us feel connected through our common humanity.

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“Some Like It Hot” Leads 76th Annual Tony Awards with 13 Nods

Posted on May 2, 2023 by admin

Broadway’s Some Like It Hot is leading the nominations for the 76th Annual Tony Awards. Based on the 1959 film of the same name, the musical comedy received 14 nominations, the most for the prestigious awards ceremony.

Some Like It Hot, which opened on Broadway in March of this year, is set in 1929, and follows two musicians who witness a murder and go into hiding by posing as women in an all-female band. Chaos ensues as they navigate their new identities and try to keep their true gender a secret.

Director Casey Nicholaw is recognized for his direction and choreography. Nicholaw, a Tony Award winner himself, is known for his work on hit shows like The Book of Mormon and Aladdin.

Tony Curtis famously played the role of Joe/Josephine in the original film, but on stage, the part is played by Tony Award nominee Santino Fontana. Fontana, who is known for his roles in Frozen and Tootsie, earns him a nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical.

Playing opposite Fontana is Laura Osnes, who plays the role of Sugar Kane, the sultry singer who catches Joe/Josephine’s eye. Osnes, was previously nominated for her work in Bonnie and Clyde and Cinderella.

Some Like It Hot has also been recognized for its music and lyrics, written by Tony Award winner Marc Shaiman and his collaborator Scott Wittman.

Overall, Some Like It Hot’s impressive 14 nominations have solidified its place as one of the most exciting and successful shows on Broadway this year.

The 76th Annual Tony Awards will take place on June 5th, 2023.

Ray LaMontagne Announces Just Passing Through 2023 Tour

Posted on May 1, 2023 by admin

Today, Grammy Award winning artist Ray LaMontagne has announced his 2023 North America tour – Just Passing Through – with his trio this fall. The special edition run will include a fan requested set list from his catalog voted through raylamontagne.com/tour. Ray’s vast catalog spans eight full length records, multiple Grammy nominations, and chart topping radio singles.

Produced by Live Nation, the 29-city tour kicks off on September 6 at Cobb Energy PAC in Atlanta, GA making stops in Pittsburgh, Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Chicago, Vancouver, Seattle and more before wrapping up with two nights in Los Angeles on October 14 & 15 at Orpheum Theatre.

Ray LaMontagne has released 8 studio albums, 6 of which have reached Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart and Billboard’s Digital Albums chart. Additionally, his 2010 album God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise won the Grammy for Best Folk Album and was nominated in the coveted Song of The Year category for “Beg Steal or Borrow.”

Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Tuesday, May 2. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, May 5 at 10am local time on raylamontagne.com
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The Untold Tales Of I Hate Fairyland Set For Release This July

Posted on May 1, 2023 by admin

Eisner Award winning writer Skottie Young will bring Gert fans an all-new, five issue anthology of new Fairyland tales in the upcoming, The Unbelievable, Unfortunately Mostly Unreadable & Nearly Unpublishable Untold Tales of I Hate Fairyland. This verbosely titled miniseries will be written and drawn by a stellar lineup of contributing creators and land on shelves this July from Image Comics.

In this first issue, Young reunites with Bully Wars co-creator Aaron Conley to pit Gert against an uncouth barbarian in “Bruud the Brutal.” And in “Don’t Trust the P.I.G. in Apartment 23,” by Dean Rankine (Simpsons Comics, Invader Zim), Gert finds herself at the wrong end of a classic fairy tale.

“The only thing better than trying to create one of the longest titles in Comics,” said Young. “Is inviting friends like Dean Rankine, Aaron Conley, and others, to come and cause some trouble with Gert in the crazy world that is Fairyland!”
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas In Final Trailer for “Love Again”

Posted on April 30, 2023 by admin

What if a random text message led to the love of your life? That is the premise to Jim Strouse’s upcoming romantic comedy drama film “Love Again”.

The film stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan, and Celine Dion who is portraying a fictionalized version of herself in her first film role.

In this romantic comedy, dealing with the loss of her fiancé, Mira Ray sends a series of romantic texts to his old cell phone number… not realizing the number was reassigned to Rob Burns’ new work phone. A journalist, Rob is captivated by the honesty in the beautifully confessional texts. When he’s assigned to write a profile of megastar Celine Dion (playing herself in her first film role), he enlists her help in figuring out how to meet Mira in person…and win her heart.

The film is set for release by Sony Pictures Releasing on May, 5, 2023

Here’s the final official trailer and poster for Jim Strouse’s “Love Again”.

Trailer Premiere: Peter Callahan’s “Out And About” Set For Release On May 16

Posted on April 28, 2023 by admin

The film was written and directed by it star, Peter Callahan, whose film Against the Current, starring Joseph Fiennes, was critically acclaimed at the Sundance Film Festivasl. Producers are Ivon Visalli (High Voltage) and Konstantin von Krusenstiern (Last Ball). David Snyder is the Executive Producer.

Here’s the official release about “Out And About”:
Out and About is an unconventional tale about Jeff, a middle-aged man trying to come to terms with his life over the course of an afternoon walk through his hometown. Distinctive in both style and substance and told in real time, the story weaves together the protagonist’s inner monologue with conversations he has with the people he encounters along the way.

Raw, brutally honest, poignant and funny, Out and About explores the contrast between our inner and outer selves, the conflict between old dreams and new realities, and one man’s search for meaning as he wrestles with aging, success and failure in America, and his ultimate place in the world.

“Out And About” will be available on DVD and streaming on May 16, 2023.

“From Black”: Thomas Marchese’s Horror Film Begins Streaming On Shudder This Week

Posted on April 27, 2023 by admin

The film follows a young mother, crushed by guilt after the disappearance of her young son 5 years previously, is presented with a bizarre offer to learn the truth and set things right. But how far is she willing to go, and is she willing to pay the terrifying price for a chance to hold her boy again?

Anna Camp (True Blood, Pitch Perfect) stars. Director Thomas Marchese is a multi-award-winning writer/director who has directed, shot, edited and produced music videos, short form narrative and documentary films.

Thomas’ first feature film “Fallen “took home the jury prize for Best documentary Feature at the 2017 Hollywood Film Festival. The film secured theatrical distribution prior to its world premiere, and was subsequently picked up by Netflix. Thomas is currently in post-production on the horror film FROM BLACK and in prep on the police procedural INNOCENT.

Here is the film’s officiaal trailer:

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