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Atlas Industries, Hantz Motion Pictures and Spin a Black Yarn announced today that principal photography has wrapped on their chilling new feature-length horror film WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING from the Executive Producers of “Saw” and “Bird Box”.  

'Siempre, Luis' is here! See what the critics are saying about the documentary film centered around Luis Miranda, father of Lin-Manuel. 

'Siempre, Luis,' a new documentary about Luis Miranda, activist father of 'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, premieres Tuesday night. Hoda Kotb chatted with Luis and Lin-Manuel about the new film. Lin-Manuel says that his father shares 'a certain relentlessness' with Alexander Hamilton.

Luis talks about the moment he realized his son Lin-Manuel Miranda would be a performer instead of a lawyer and Lin-Manuel shares the career advice his dad gave him after college.

Tonight at 9pm, Luis Miranda gets his shot on HBO Max. A story that embodies the tenacity and passion of the American Dream, SIEMPRE, LUIS is a portrait of the pioneering activist Luis A. Miranda Jr. Luis is a decades-long fighter for Latino communities, a key player in the New York and national political arena, and a loving father of three - including the award-winning composer, lyricist and actor, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Start sweater weather season off right with exciting new original series and A-list blockbuster movies coming this October to HBO Max.

A story that embodies the tenacity and passion of the American Dream, SIEMPRE, LUIS, debuting TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 (9:00-10:35 p.m. ET/PT) during National Hispanic Heritage Month, is a portrait of the pioneering activist Luis A. Miranda Jr.

The Carnegie is preparing for its first-ever Tiny Concert Series, featuring local singers and Carnegie favorites, and Community Film Series next month.

HBO has confirmed multiple upcoming documentaries for the second half of 2020.

Watch the HBO Trailer of SIEMPRE LUIS, a portrait of Luis A. Miranda Jr. following his mission to bring his son Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning production of Hamilton to his home island of Puerto Rico.

Co-produced by 8 Ball Aitken and Dave Percefull (Green Day, Gary Clark Jr.,) Swamp Blues 2 was recorded at yellow DOG Studios in Wimberley, TX, and features 13 swampy funk-laden songs all written or co-written by 8 Ball. 8 Ball elaborates, 'I love the laid-back feel and rhythmic space in swamp blues. I feel like you spend the first half of your musical life learning licks, tricks and techniques on your instrument, then the second half choosing not to play them.” 

Critically acclaimed singer, Karine Hannah, will be taking the stage to perform 'Guilty Pleasures' featuring her unique interpretations of classic pop & rock songs from the 70's and 80's, at The Green Room 42 on Thursday, March 26th at 7:00pm.

HBO has acquired worldwide television and streaming rights to the documentary feature film SIEMPRE, LUIS, which had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.  

BMI® (Broadcast Music, Inc.®) is proud to announce its programming for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Highlights include the 22nd edition of the Composer/Director Roundtable “Music & Film: The Creative Process” on Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Kimball Arts Center, followed by the 18th annual BMI Snowball on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at The Shop. Throughout the years, both events have always brought in a full house of attendees that includes a mixture of emerging composers, directors, songwriters, industry tastemakers and music fans.

Works selected across the Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events sections of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival were announced today, underlining Sundance Institute's commitment to showcasing bold independent storytelling regardless of form, format or length.

Da Vinci Art Alliance in Philadelphia is proud to announce two October exhibitions that will be presented at DVAA's gallery, located at 704 Catherine Street. Temple of Sirius and Not-So-Fast Last Judgment will be on display from October 6 through October 27, 2019.

Karine Hannah will be taking the stage to perform a?oeGuilty Pleasuresa?? featuring her unique interpretations of classic pop & rock songs from the 70's and 80's, at Feinstein's /54 Below on Friday, November 1st at 9:30pm.

Jack Klatt has announced the release of his eagerly awaited new album. IT AIN'T THE SAME arrives everywhere via Yep Roc Records on Friday, September 27.