“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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“The Kid Who Would Be King” First Trailer Released

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20th Century Fox

The first official trailer for upcoming fantasy adventure film has been released by 20th Century Fox on Wednesday, providing a first look at the latest adaptation of the Arthurian legend.

Starring Louis Ashbourne Serkis (Andy Serkis’ son), Sir Patrick Stewart (X-Men series) and Rebecca Ferguson (who was recently seen in the latest Mission Impossible hit), the film is director Joe Cornish’s follow up to 2011’s science fiction comedy horror “Attack the Block”.

Here we see a down-on-his-luck 12-year-old Alex (Serkis) who, after discovering the mythical sword Excalibur, bands with his friends and enemies to thwart a medieval villain named Morgana and an army of evil creatures. The film looks like a fun and unique take on the story.

The film is produced by Nira Park (Shaun of the Dead, Baby Driver), Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner and also features Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, and Rhianna Dorris.

“The Kid Who Would Be King” is set for release on 25 January 2019.

Here’s the film’s official synopsis:

Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING. Alex (Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.

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Disney Music Group’s DCappella Announces Debut Album And First Ever North American Tour

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Self-Titled Debut Album Out November 16th Via All Digital And Physical Retailers
North American Tour To Hit 40-Cities In 2019; Launches January 22nd In Jacksonville, Florida
General Public Tickets Onsale October 19th

Disney’s highly acclaimed a cappella group, DCappella, have announced Friday, November 16th as the official release date for their forthcoming self-titled debut album, which will be available at all digital and physical retailers. Following the release will be the group’s first ever North American tour, set to launch January 22nd, 2019 at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL.

The multi-city trek is set to hit 40-US markets including Nashville, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago and the Los Angeles area. The tour features a contemporary production of new Deke Sharon arrangements of Disney classic and modern hits, bringing to life a truly unique a cappella experience. Skincare company, H2O+ Beauty is the co-sponsor of the national tour.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8424951-disney-music-group-dcappella-album-and-tour/

Tickets for DCappella’s 2019 North American tour will go on-sale to the general public beginning Friday, October 19th. For complete ticket purchase information on all tour dates, please visit https://dcappellalive.com/tour/. ‘Friend Like Me’ Meet & Greet Experiences will also be offered, including a chance to meet DCappella, hear a soundcheck performance, attend a Q&A session, and more. Meet & Greet Experiences will be available to purchase starting October 16 at 10:00am local at www.cidentertainment.com/events/dcappella-tour/.

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Weezer Announce “Black Album” And Tour

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Weezer have revealed their latest song “Can’t Knock The Hustle” and its new music video.

The song is from their long-awaited forthcoming fifth self-titled album also called “Black Album”, their follow up to 2017’s Pacific Daydream. The album is expected for release in 2019 via Crush Music/Atlantic Records.

Also released this week is the new song’s outrageous music video, produced by Jerry Media and stars Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz as “Rivers Wentz” and the title says.

In it, Wentz plays a rideshare driver who had to endure driving a young couple having an explicit romance in the back the of car, which turned into a violent fight, then again into a bizarre make-out session. Check out the video below.

The alt-rockers from Los Angeles is also set to tour with the legendary alternative rock band Pixies, as posted on Weezer’s Twitter account.

The 21-city tour kicks off in Louisville, KY at KFC Yum! Center on March 8, 2019 with stops in Clumbus, OH, Memphis, TN, Des Moines, IA and Sacramento, CA before concluding on April 12, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV at Mandalay Bay Event Center.

Tickets are available on the band’s official website. Pre-sale stars on Monday Oct. 15 at 11 am local, while general public sale starts on Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. ET.

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“Aladdin” First Teaser Trailer Released

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Disney

We finally get a sneek peek at Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of “Aladdin” as the film’s first teaser trailer was released during Thursday Night Football.

The film is set to star Mena Massoud as the title character, a penniless teen smitten with the Sultan’s daughter Princess Jasmine played by Naomi Scott.

Massoud recently who appeared in “Jack Ryan” series from Amazon Video as Ryan’s colleague Tarek Kassar. He was cast in the role on July 2017.

Directed by Guy Ritchie, who also wrote the screenplay with John August, the film also features Will Smith playing the role of Genie, and Marwan Kenzari as Jafar.

This week, Will Smith also revealed its first poster in a post on Facebook featuring the story’s iconic lamp. “Choose wisely,” the tagline says. Smith posted: “LEMME OUT! 🙂 Can’t wait for y’all to see Me BLUE!.”

New characters such as Prince Anders and Dalia are set to be played by Billy Magnussen and Nasim Pedrad respectively.

Similar to recent Disney remake Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin is set to feature songs from the animated 1992 original. That film’s soundtrack was created by composer Alan Menken and songwriters Tim Rice and the late Howard Ashman.

“Aladdin” is set to be released on Nov. 24, 2019.

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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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First Poster And Trailer For “Pet Sematary” Remake

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Paramount Pictures

Paramount has released a brand new poster and the first trailer for its “Pet Sematary” remake. The film of course is the latest Stephen King adaptation set to hit the big screen after the massive success of “It” from last year. The original novel was published in 1983, and was adapted by King himself into a 1989 film.

The terrifying trailer shows the Creed family moving into a rural farmhouse. “It’s definitely not Boston,” says the father Louis, played by Jason Clarke. Throughout the trailer pervades the disturbing drumming sound, initially from a group of marching kids wearing animal masks.

“Sometimes dead is better,” the film’s tagline says on the creepy poster. Its an iconic quote, also spoken by the character Jud Crandall in the 1989 film, is prominently featured in the trailer’s intro. Jud is played in this remake by John Lithgow.

Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer co-directs the film. “Pet Sematary is set to be released on April 5, 2019.

Here is the film’s synopsis:

Based on the seminal horror novel by Stephen King, Pet Sematary follows Dr. Louis Creed (Jason Clarke), who, after relocating with his wife Rachel (Amy Seimetz) and their two young children from Boston to rural Maine, discovers a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the woods near the family’s new home. When tragedy strikes, Louis turns to his unusual neighbor, Jud Crandall (John Lithgow), setting off a perilous chain reaction that unleashes an unfathomable evil with horrific consequences.

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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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Foo Fighters To Open The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans

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Iconic rock band Foo Fighters is set to open the new Fillmore music venue at Harrah’s casino in New Orleans.

The opening is set to take place on Friday, February 15th, and the following Saturday, February 16th, 2019.

“Announcing Foos are opening The Fillmore New Orleans w/ two shows in February of 2019! Public on sale begins Fri., Oct. 12 at 10 am CT,” the Seattle band Tweeted on Monday.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue from New Orleans will be kicking it off on the 15th, while Crescent City’s Preservation Hall Jazz Band will appear on the 16th. More acts is set to be announced on Monday, October 15th.

Located on the second floor of Harrah’s Casino, and with a capacity of 2200, The Fillmore New Orleans is more moderately sized and intimate than the arenas which the band is accustomed to.

For more information or to purchase tickets, go to the venue website fillmorenola.com

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Chris Cornell Statue Unveiled In Seattle

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A bronze statue of late rocker Chris Cornell was unveiled in his hometown of Seattle. The life-size status was erected outside the Museum of Pop Culture on Sunday, situated on its south entrance which is facing Fifth Avenue North.

“As an artist, my husband was not only one of the greatest voices in rock history but also one of the greatest and most prolific poets of his time- his contribution to music birthed a movement that would leave an indelible mark on popular music forever,” Cornell’s wife Vicky Cornell said.

Sculpted by artist Nick Marras, the status shows Cornell holding an electric guitar, in his signature leather jacket, boots and dog tag.

The Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman was found dead early morning last year, May 18, 2017 hours after a Soundgarden concert.

Cornell is widely regarded as one of the architects of the grunge movement of the 90s. He’s been voted one of the “Best Singers Of All Time” by Rolling Stone, and one of the “Greatest Voices in Music” by MTV.

He formed Soundgarden in 1984 together with original members Kim Thayil and Hiro Yamamoto who left and replaced on the bass by Jason Everman until the band got settled with Ben Shepherd. With the band, Cornell achieve worldwide commercial and critical success with their breakthrough fourth album ‘Superunknown’, which was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 1995.

In 1999, Cornell released a solo album “Euphoria Morning” which spawned “Can’t Change Me” for which he was nominated at the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. Cornell was working on his second album when he decided to join forces with Rage Against The Machine members Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk to form Audioslave. The band proved to be another critical and commercial success, and in 1995 became the first American rock band to play outdoors in Cuba.

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