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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.

Melissa Joan Hart and Sean Astin will star in “No Good Nick,” a new live action comedy series revolving around a family that welcomes a thirteen-year-old into their family before realizing she is a street-smart con artist with a secret agenda.

Now more than ever, the inspiration of the true life story of Rudy Ruettiger is needed to combat the sadness, tragedy and overwhelming horror of current events. The movie made about his triumphs against all the odds is celebrating its 25th anniversary with two special showings. Fathom Events' celebration of the classic 'Rudy' starring Sean Astin is returning to theaters nationwide for two days only, Aug. 28 and Sept. 2.

USA Network announced today that its new music showcase series REAL COUNTRY has added country stars Trace Adkins, Wynonna Judd and Big & Rich as celebrity guests. The network also announced a special appearance by the beloved country icon Willie Nelson, and set Graham Bunn - most recently from Southern California's #1 country station, Go Country 105 - as host.

USA Network announced today that its new music showcase series REAL COUNTRY has added country stars Trace Adkins, Wynonna Judd and Big & Rich as celebrity guests. The network also announced a special appearance by the beloved country icon Willie Nelson, and set Graham Bunn - most recently from Southern California's #1 country station, Go Country 105 - as host.

He's five-feet-nothin', a hundred and nothin' and barely has a speck of athletic ability, but Rudy Ruettiger still became a sports legend. As the 2018 football season begins, the film that introduced the world to 'Rudy' will return to movie theaters nationwide for two days only on August 28 and September 2, in celebration of its 25th anniversary.

The Grand, in Ellsworth is holding a week long celebration for its 80th birthday!

Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule with its 18th trip to the Pennsylvania Convention in Center City Philadelphia at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, May 17-20. Stephen Amell ('Arrow,' 'The Flash'), Sebastian Stan (Captain America franchise), the Justice League trio of Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller and Ray Fisher, Natalie Dormer ('Game of Thrones'), Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) and the Lord of the Rings tandem of Sean Astin and Billy Boyd headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the comic con and pop culture extravaganza. Stan, Momoa, Dormer, Fisher and Astin will appear on Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20; Momoa and Bautista will attend on Saturday only; Amell will attend on Friday only; Boyd will appear Friday through Sunday. Other notables scheduled to appear to date include Joe Flanigan ('Stargate: Atlantis'), Jewel Staite ('Firefly,' 'Stargate: Atlantis'), Michael Rosenbaum ('Smallville,' 'The Justice League'), Charisma Carpenter ('Buffy The Vampire Slayer,' 'Angel'), Holly Marie Combs ('Charmed,' 'Picket Fences') and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie). More celebs are scheduled to be announced closer to the event. Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon. Wizard World is the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Philadelphia will feature Greg Capullo ('Batman,' 'Metal'), Jim Steranko ('Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' 'Captain America'), Mike Grell ('Green Arrow,' 'Warlord'), Greg Horn ('Phoenix,' 'Venom'), Kurt Lehner ('Gargoyles,' 'Marvel Action Hour'), Katy Farina ('Rick & Morty,' 'Steven Universe'), Bob Camp ('Ren & Stimpy'), Arthur Suydam ('Marvel Zombies'), Stuart Sayger ('ROM,' 'Micronauts'), Steve Geiger ('Punisher,' 'Spider-Man') and many others. Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The fifth event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Philadelphia show hours are Thursday, May 17, 4-9 p.m.; Friday, May 18, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, May 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult. Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character - and some never before dreamed - will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening. For more on the 2018 Wizard World Philadelphia, visit http://wizd.me/PhiladelphiaPR. About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services. The 2018 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

Golden Globe nominee John James headlines the cast of William Gibson's The Miracle Worker at Judson Theatre Company (Morgan Sills, Executive Producer and Daniel Haley, Artistic Director). James is best known for playing "Jeff Colby" in the primetime soap Dynasty and its spinoff series The Colbys.  

Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule with its sixth trip to Oregon Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Portland, April 13-15. Sebastian Stan (Captain America franchise), the Justice League trio of Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller and Ray Fisher, Ian Somerhalder ('The Vampire Diaries,' 'Lost'), Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Bonnie Wright (Harry Potter franchise), headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the comic con and pop culture extravaganza. Stan, Miller, Somerhalder and Bautista will appear on Saturday only; Momoa and Fisher will attend on Saturday and Sunday. Other notables scheduled to appear to date include Billy Boyd (The Lord of the Rings), Joe Flanigan ('Stargate: Atlantis'), Nichelle Nichols ('Star Trek'), Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, 'Stranger Things') and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie). A full list of guests to date is available at http://wizd.me/PortlandPR. Wizard World Comic Con Portland will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon. Wizard World is the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Portland will feature Chad Hardin ('Harley Quinn,' 'Justice League'), Tyler Kirkham ('Green Lantern,' 'Deathstroke'), Gene Ha ('Mae,' 'Top 10'), Marat Michaels ('Deadpool Corps,' 'Brigade'), Ben Templesmith ('30 Days of Night'), Scott Koblish ('Deadpool'), Paul Gulacy ('Master of Kung-Fu,' 'Sabre'), Tony Fleecs ('My Little Pony,' 'Jeff Steinberg: Champion of Earth') and many others. Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The fourth event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Portland show hours are Friday, April 13, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, April 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult. Wizard World Comic Con Portland is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character - and some never before dreamed - will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening. For more on the 2018 Wizard World Portland, visit http://wizd.me/PortlandPR. About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services. The 2018 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

Stella Adler Lab Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of an original work by acclaimed playwright and director of the film Anything, Timothy McNeil.  The show stars John Carroll Lynch and Matt Bomer.  Isaac Babel And The Black Sea will debut at The Stella Adler Theatre beginning February 9th, 2018.  Tickets on sale at:  http://www.babel.bpt.me

Perhaps best known for roles as Captain Jack Harkness from Doctor Who/Torchwood and Malcolm Merlyn in the hit series Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow, popular guest John Barrowman will make a triumphant return to Wizard World Comic Con at upcoming shows in St. Louis

Perhaps best known for roles as Captain Jack Harkness from Doctor Who/Torchwood and Malcolm Merlyn in the hit series Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow, popular guest John Barrowman will make a triumphant return to Wizard World Comic Con at upcoming shows in St. Louis (February 3-4) and Cleveland (March 3-4). Barrowman will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct an interactive Q&A session during the pop culture extravaganzas in both cities.

Gaten Matarazzo, best known as the endearing Dustin on the smash hit STRANGER THINGS, also has a past on Broadway starring in PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT and LES MISERABLES. While his work with the Demogorgon doesn't require as much song and dance, he does take the time to keep his voice in check. Watch as he helps Kelly Clarkson with her vocal warm-up as he drives the We Day shuttle below!

Amazon today announced it has acquired the global television rights to THE LORD OF THE RINGS based on the celebrated fantasy novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, with a multi-season commitment.

Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, today announced it will release Stranger Things - Music From The Netflix Original Series today, October 27, timed to the launch of Season 2. Pre-sale of the album begins today https://lnk.to/StrangerThingsSdtk.

Netflix plans to launch an aftershow to its hit series STRANGER THINGS. Titled BEYOND STRANGER THINGS, the show will premiere on Friday, October 27, following the Season Two premiere of the sci-fi drama.

Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, today announced it will release Stranger Things - Music From The Netflix Original Series on Friday, October 27, timed to the launch of Season 2. Pre-sale of the album begins today https://lnk.to/StrangerThingsSdtk.

YouTube comedy group, the Tin Can Brothers, are crowdfunding their newest project, THE WAYWARD GUIDE FOR THE UNTRAINED EYE , a web series with a companion podcast.