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VIDEO: Watch an Interview About THE GODFATHER CODA
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 3, 2020


Watch an exclusive interview with Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino and Andy Garcia about the new version of The Godfather: Part III, now entitled Mario Puzo’s THE GODFATHER, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone.

THE COURT JESTER Starring Danny Kaye, Newly Restored and Remastered, Celebrates Its 65th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2020


The hilariously zany classic THE COURT JESTER celebrates its 65th anniversary with a brand-new Blu-ray in the Paramount Presents line, debuting January 26, 2021 from Paramount Home Entertainment.

TogetherLAFestival Returns with Playwright Meet and Greets
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2020


Meet the playwrights from the 2nd week of LA's first TogetherLAFestival. Presented by Alternative Theatre Los Angeles (ATLA) in association with LA Stage Alliance (LASA), a?oeTogether LA: A Virtual Stage Festivala?? is celebrating the vibrant and diverse intimate theatre scene of the greater Los Angeles area.

Celebrate Groucho Marx's 130th Birthday with An Online Gathering
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2020


On October 2nd at 4:OOPM PT, the 130th anniversary of comic legend Groucho Marx's birth will be marked on Facebook Live by host actor/director Frank Ferrante featuring phone-in interviews with an array of Groucho's family members, friends and experts. The two-hour event will be seen on Ferrante's a?oeAn Evening With Grouchoa?? Facebook page.

VIDEO: Watch a Season Two Trailer for ELI ROTH'S HISTORY OF HORROR
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 15, 2020


Today AMC released all-new assets from season two of Eli Roth's History of Horror premiering Saturday, October 10 at 10:00pm ET/9c, including the official key art, teaser and episodic images.

AFI & Universal Pictures Announce Week-Long BLACK STORIES MATTER Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 24, 2020


The American Film Institute (AFI) and Universal Pictures today announced the launch of a week-long AFI Movie Club event called “Black Stories Matter,” spotlighting diverse and unique narratives from celebrated Black films.

AMC Networks Announces Fall and Winter 2020-21 Premiere Dates
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2020


As previously announced at ComicCon@Home, AMC's The Walking Dead will air its season 10 finale on Sunday, October 4 at 9pm ET/8c immediately followed by the series premiere of The Walking Dead: World Beyond at 10pm ET/9c. Fear The Walking Dead returns for its sixth season on Sunday, October 11 at 9pm ET/8c. 

AMC Networks Announces Fall And Winter 2020-21 Premiere Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 7, 2020


AMC Networks announced today Fall and Winter 2020-21 premiere dates for several new and returning original series and specials

Television Host Regis Philbin Dies at 88
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2020


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Regis Philbin, legendary television host, has died at age 88.

ROMAN HOLIDAY Remastered Debuts on Blu-ray This September
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 20, 2020


The treasured and enduring classic ROMAN HOLIDAY debuts on Blu-ray for the first time ever as part of the Paramount Presents line on September 15, 2020 from Paramount Home Entertainment.

Paramount Pictures Launches New PARAMOUNT PRESENTS Label
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 10, 2020


Paramount Pictures announced today that it will introduce a new “Paramount Presents” label to recognize and celebrate films from the studio's vast and storied library. The “Paramount Presents” banner will be used for a new line of collectible Blu-ray Discs.

Film Threat Announces Their AWARD THIS! Nominees For Feb. 5th Live Ceremony
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 21, 2020


Longtime independent film champion, Film Threat, helmed by founder and filmmaker Chris Gore, are stepping into the void to honor true indies and right the Oscar snubs with Award This! Live from Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 5th at the Studio Movie Grill in Glendale, CA. Award This! will feature the creative forces of independent cinema both in front of and behind the camera with inventive new categories: Oscar Snub nominating those performances and filmmakers who blew us away this year like Awkwafina, Jennifer Lopez, Robert DeNiro, Adam Sandler, Greta Gerwig, and Lulu Wang; Movie Critic Worthy of Your Attention honoring the film critics with a pulse on movie commentary including Alachia Queen, John Campea, Leonard Maltin, Luke Thompson and Michael Dequina; Short Film, Socially Relevant Documentary hitting topics that get to the heart of us like Afghan Cycles, The Animal People (executive produced by Joaquin Phoenix), Don't Be Nice, Fat: A Documentary, Life Overtakes Me, Mr. Toilet, No Safe Spaces, and Tell Me Who I Am; Sports Documentary, Indie Sci-Fi, Pop Culture Documentary, Indie Horror, Indie Comedy, Indie LGBTQ+ Themed Film, Indie Action/Thriller, WTF Indie, Director, Directress, Indie Made for Less Than the Contents of an Oscar Gift Bag (Under $100K), Indie Movie of the Year, and Ensemble Cast.

USC Libraries Name Finalists for 32nd-Annual Scripter Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 18, 2019


The USC Libraries named the finalists for the 32nd-annual USC Libraries Scripter Award, which honors the year's most accomplished film and television adaptations, as well as the works on which they are based.

FOSSE/VERDON, FLEABAG Among AFI Awards Honorees
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 4, 2019


The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the recipients of AFI AWARDS 2019. Unique in its celebration of the film and television arts' collaborative nature, AFI AWARDS a?" now in its 20thyear a?" is the only national program that honors creative teams as a whole, recognizing those in front of and behind the camera.  

Marilyn Maye Will Perform in Morristown
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2019


Two generations of great vocalists take the stage at the College of Saint Elizabeth on Thursday, November 14, as the iconic Marilyn Maye joins rising star Danny Bacher with Pat Longo's 16-piece Hollywood East Coast Big Band and special guest Harry Allen on tenor saxophone.

College of Saint Elizabeth Presents An Evening With Marilyn Maye And Danny Bacher
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2019


Two generations of great vocalists take the stage at the College of Saint Elizabeth on Thursday, November 14, as the iconic Marilyn Maye joins rising star Danny Bacher with Pat Longo's 16-piece Hollywood East Coast Big Band and special guest Harry Allen on tenor saxophone.

Cloris Leachman, Diane Warren, Michelle Phillips, Lois Burwell to Honored at CIFF
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 4, 2019


The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF), running Nov. 8 -11, is celebrating the achievements of four film industry luminaries at a red-carpet gala honoring Cloris Leachman with the Legacy Award, Diane Warren with the Transcendent Award, Michelle Phillips with the Cultural Impact Award, and Lois Burwell with Artistry in Filmmaking Award.

THE MAX FACTOR Documentary Screens In The Historic Max Factor Building
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 14, 2019


On Sunday, August 11th, Hollywood insider, Donelle Dadigan, and respected actress, Lee Purcell, hosted and invitation only screening of the documentary - THE MAX FACTOR.  The film takes a look behind the scenes into the star studded and astounding life of the inventor, pioneer and Hollywood' legendary King of Make-up.  The screening was followed by Q&A with the hosts and Filmmakers Clara and Julia Kuperberg and was moderated by film historian and critic, Leonard Maltin, who remarked 'The Max Factor Building is a true Hollywood treasure. I'm always happy to spend time there celebrating its history.' 

Photo Flash: TV & Film Fans and Famous Gather For Three New Exhibits At Hollywood Museum
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2019


The Hollywood Museum made history this week by unveiling three exhibits simultaneously, including THE BATMAN 80TH ANNIVERSARY, THE CATWOMEN, THE BIONIC WOMAN AND & THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN EXHIBITS.

TV & Film Fans and Famous Gather For 3 Iconic Exhibits At The World Famous Hollywood Museum
by Tori Hartshorn - May 16, 2019


The Hollywood Museum made history this week by unveiling three exhibits simultaneously, including THE BATMAN 80TH ANNIVERSARY, THE CATWOMEN, THE BIONIC WOMAN AND & THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN EXHIBITS.

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