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During these fraught political times, former aides to President Obama offer a topical “no-bullshit conversation about politics” in Pod Save America, available for Digital Download on December 4.

Gina Carano has been cast in the new “Star Wars” series, “The Mandalorian,” according to Variety.

When people say dreams don't come true, tell them about Rudy. CineConcerts announces a once-in-a-lifetime live concert event: the 25th anniversary celebration of Rudy In Concert, live at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on March 30, 2019. Conducted by Justin Freer, the 80-piece Hollywood Chamber Orchestra will perform Oscar? and Emmy?-winning composer Jerry Goldsmith's complete score live while the entire film is projected on a massive 40-foot HD screen. This 1993 American biographical sports film's first live concert premiere will help raise funds for The University of Notre Dame and regional Southern California high schools with support from The CineConcerts Foundation. Special guests including Sean Astin, Rudy Ruettiger, director David Anspaugh, writer Angelo Pizzo, producer Cary Woods and more will take part in a pre-show on-stage panel to discuss the film, music, and the magic of the film and story 25 years later.  Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov 16 at 10A PST at AXS.COM.

Pedro Pascal will star in 'The Mandalorian' the new 'Star Wars' TV series on Disney's new streaming service, Disney+, according to Variety.

The Orleans Hotel and Casino will bring celebrated entertainment to The Orleans Showroom in December, including exclusive previews of the documentary "Feek's Vision," the holiday shows Home for Christmas with Lani Misalucha and "Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters' Christmas,"  as well as swing revival group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. December entertainment will also feature free live entertainment at Bourbon Street Lounge as well as free rodeo week events throughout the month.

The Walt Disney Company's new direct-to-consumer streaming service will be called Disney+. Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger revealed the service's name today during a live audio webcast of Disney's fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2018 financial results. Disney+ is scheduled to launch in the U.S. in late 2019.

The hit political podcast POD SAVE AMERICA concludes its series of four HBO specials this FRIDAY, NOV. 2 (11:00 p.m.-midnight ET/PT) in Irvine, Calif. LaTosha Brown, co-founder, Black Voters Matter Fund, will be a guest on this Today's show. Funny and informative, POD SAVE AMERICA is taped the same day in front of a live audience; previous editions originated from Miami (Oct. 12), Austin (Oct. 19) and Philadelphia (Oct. 26).

The hit political podcast POD SAVE AMERICA concludes its series of four HBO specials this FRIDAY, NOV. 2 (11:00 p.m.-midnight ET/PT) in Irvine, Calif. LaTosha Brown, co-founder, Black Voters Matter Fund, will be a guest on this Friday's show. Funny and informative, POD SAVE AMERICA is taped the same day in front of a live audience; previous editions originated from Miami (Oct. 12), Austin (Oct. 19) and Philadelphia (Oct. 26).

The British Academy Britannia Awards presented by Jaguar Land Rover and American Airlines was held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on October 26, 2018.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) is pleased to announce the full list of presenters for the 2018 British Academy Britannia Awards. This year's presenters include Viola Davis, Kathleen Kennedy, Jon Favreau, Matthew Macfadyen, Peter Farrelly, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

The hit political podcast POD SAVE AMERICA continues with the third of its series of four HBO specials this FRIDAY, OCT. 26 (11:00 p.m.-midnight ET/ PT) in Philadelphia, followed by another special Nov. 2 from Irvine, Cal. Pennsylvania Democratic congressional candidate Chrissy Houlahan will be a guest on this Friday's show. Funny and informative, POD SAVE AMERICA is taped the same day in front of a live audience; previous editions originated from Miami (Oct. 12) and Austin (Oct. 19).

Hamilton watches, known for their pioneering role in the worlds of aviation and cinema as well as their innovative timekeeping technology, and Los Angeles Confidential magazine, the premiere luxury, lifestyle publication in Los Angeles, host the 10th Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards on November 4, 2018 at The Exchange LA. The awards ceremony pays tribute to the brilliant behind-the-scenes talent whose individual work contributes to the quality of a motion picture and to the lasting impression that it has on movie audiences. Hamilton celebrates watch appearances in more than 450 films and television shows, most recently Amazon's “Jack Ryan”. Films and creatives to be awarded this year include screenwriter Daniel Stiepleman for “On The Basis of Sex” presented by Felicity Jones, editor Barry Alexander Brown for “BlacKklansman” presented by John David Washington, producer Graham King of “Bohemian Rhapsody” presented by Rami Malek, producer designer Hannah Beachler for “Black Panther” presented by Angela Bassett and sound editors Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn for “A Quiet Place” presented by John Krasinski.  Tony Hale, the award-winning actor and comedian of Veep and Arrested Development, will emcee the awards presentation.

The hit political podcast POD SAVE AMERICA continues its series of four specials, this FRIDAY, OCT. 19 (11:00 p.m.-midnight ET/ PT), with other specials debuting subsequent Fridays at the same time. Texas Democratic senatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke will be a guest on this Friday's show. Funny and informative, POD SAVE AMERICA is taped the same day in front of a live audience starting in Miami (Oct. 12), and continuing in Austin (Oct. 19), Philadelphia (Oct. 26) and Irvine, Cal. (Nov. 2). Each week's episode will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms on Saturday mornings.  

Rumors continue to fly regarding the casting of the upcoming Disney live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

The hit political podcast POD SAVE AMERICA comes to HBO for a series of four specials, starting this FRIDAY, OCT. 12 (11:00 p.m.-midnight ET/ PT), with other specials debuting subsequent Fridays at the same time. Funny and informative, POD SAVE AMERICA will be taped the same day in front of live audiences in Miami (Oct. 12), Austin (Oct. 19), Philadelphia (Oct. 26) and Irvine, Cal. (Nov. 2). Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum will be a guest on this Friday's show.

Taika Waititi, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rick Famuyiwa, Deborah Chow and Dave Filoni are set to direct the first Star Wars live-action series, The Mandalorian, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Details have emerged surrounding the brand new Disney streaming service's most anticipated new series, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Multi-hyphenate Steven Spielberg will receive the Cinema Audio Society Filmmaker Award at the 55th Annual CAS Awards on February 16th, at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown. 

When people say dreams don't come true, tell them about Rudy. CineConcerts announces a once-in-a-lifetime live concert event: the 25th anniversary celebration of Rudy In Concert, live at the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 10th, 2018. Conducted by Justin Freer, the 80-piece Hollywood Chamber Orchestra will perform Oscar? and Emmy?-winning composer Jerry Goldsmith's complete score live while the entire film is projected on a massive 40-foot HD screen. This 1993 American biographical sports film's first live concert premiere will help raise funds for The University of Notre Dame and regional Southern California high schools with support from The CineConcerts Foundation. Special guests including Sean Astin, Rudy Ruettiger, director David Anspaugh, writer Angelo Pizzo, producer Cary Woods and more will take part in a pre-show on-stage panel to discuss the film, music, and the magic of the story 25 years later.  Pre-sale will be from September 24-28, with public on-sale on September 28, 10AM at http://axs.com/rudyinconcert.