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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Talks New Film 'By the Sea' on NBC's TODAY This Morning
by TV News Desk - Nov 2, 2015


In a TODAY exclusive, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie sit down with NBC News Special Correspondent Tom Brokaw for a rare joint interview about their marriage, family life and their new film, “By the Sea.” The interview will air on NBC's TODAY, today, November 2.

Quotables from NBC's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON 9/14 - 9/18
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2015


Below, check out quotables from NBC's THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, September 14 - September 18

PBS to Live Stream 15th Annual Library of Congress National Book Festival, 9/5
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 3, 2015


As dozens of bestselling authors and thousands of book fans converge on Washington, DC this Labor Day weekend for the 15th Annual Library of Congress National Book Festival, PBS Book View Now will be there to provide audiences nationwide with comprehensive coverage of the all-day literary event. Coverage will be produced by Detroit Public Television (DPTV) and is made possible thanks to the support of the Wyncote Foundation. The coverage will be hosted by Jeffrey Brown, Senior Correspondent and Chief Arts Correspondent for PBS NewsHour, and Book View Now host Rich Fahle.

Public Media/DPTV To Provide Live Online Coverage of Library of Congress National Book Festival
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 22, 2015


In less than three weeks, Detroit Public Television will head to Washington, DC to bring book lovers nationwide extensive coverage of the 15th Annual Library of Congress National Book Festival — an annual literary event that brings together best-selling authors and thousands of book fans for author talks, panel discussions, book signings and other activities.

15th Annual Library of Congress National Book Festival Takes Place, 9/5
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 20, 2015


WASHINGTON, Aug.20, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ As dozens of bestselling authors and thousands of book fans converge on Washington, DC this Labor Day weekend for the 15 th Annual Library of Congress National Book Festival, PBS Book View Now will be there to provide audiences nationwide with comprehensive coverage of the all-day literary event. Coverage will be produced by Detroit Public Television (DPTV) made possible thanks to the support of the Wyncote Foundation. The coverage will be hosted by Jeffrey Brown, Senior Correspondent and Chief Arts Correspondent for PBS NewsHour and Book View Now host Rich Fahle.

U.S. Airman Launches New Memoir
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 17, 2015


VIDEO: Preview HARPER LEE: AMERICAN MASTERS Airing Tonight on PBS
by Tess Reynolds - Jul 10, 2015


One of the most influential American novels of the 20th century and biggest bestsellers of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird was believed to be the first and only novel by Nelle Harper Lee (born April 28, 1926), until now. On July 14, HarperCollins will release Lee's earliest known work, Go Set a Watchman, featuring characters from her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, which was published 55 years ago (July 11, 1960).

American Masters Airs Documentary THIRTEEN DAYS OF HARPER LEE Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jul 10, 2015


One of the most influential American novels of the 20th century and biggest bestsellers of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird was believed to be the first and only novel by Nelle Harper Lee (born April 28, 1926), until now.

Thirteen's AMERICAN MASTERS to Air Updated Harper Lee Documentary, 7/10
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 7, 2015


THIRTEEN's American Masters series presents a newly updated version of Emmy®-winning filmmaker Mary McDonagh Murphy's 2012 documentary Harper Lee: Hey, Boo

VIDEO: First Look - AMERICAN MASTERS to Present Updated Harper Lee Documentary, 7/14
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 29, 2015


In honor of this landmark literary event, THIRTEEN's American Masters series presents a newly updated version of Emmy®-winning filmmaker Mary McDonagh Murphy's 2012 documentary Harper Lee: Hey, Boo,

Pivot Airs 74th Annual PEABODY AWARDS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jun 21, 2015


Pivot, Participant Media's TV network, premieres “The 74th Annual Peabody Awards on Pivot” special tonight, June 21 at 9pm ET/8pm CT.

THIRTEEN's American Masters Presents Updated Harper Lee Documentary in Honor of GO SET A WATCHMAN Release, 7/10
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 12, 2015


One of the most influential American novels of the 20th century and biggest bestsellers of all time,To Kill a Mockingbird was believed to be the first and only novel by Nelle Harper Lee (born April 28, 1926), until now. On July 14, HarperCollins will release Lee's earliest known work, Go Set a Watchman, featuring characters from her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, which was published 55 years ago (July 11, 1960).

Showtime Acquires Rights to Documentary PLAY IT FORWARD
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 10, 2015


Showtime Networks Inc. has acquired the rights to PLAY IT FORWARD, an intimate portrait on the life, family and career of legendary NFL tight end and future Hall of Fame inductee Tony Gonzalez, and his relationship with his older brother Chris

Pacific Symphony Celebrates André Previn as Part of 15th American Composers Festival Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015


One of America's most versatile and prolific living composers, Andre Previn, joins Pacific Symphony as the honored guest and focus of the 15th American Composers Festival (ACF). Previn, who has been called one of America's least easily categorized musicians, began his remarkable career as a Hollywood "wunderkind" and a best-selling jazz pianist. Now 86, Previn has received four Academy Awards for his work in film, 10 Grammy Awards for his recordings (plus one more for his Lifetime Achievement), and he is also an honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He's held a series of major conducting posts, including the L.A. Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra, but now exclusively composes. The concert is led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, whose great admiration for the legend shaped this year's ACF to reveal the scope of Previn's prowess as a composer. 

Writers on a New England Stage Welcomes Tom Brokaw Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2015


The Music Hall's Writers on a New England Stage series is delighted to welcome celebrated journalist, renowned author, Emmy award winner, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Tom Brokaw tonight, May 20, 2015. Mr. Brokaw will take the stage to discuss his highly anticipated new book, A LUCKY LIFE INTERRUPTED: A Memoir of Hope. The six-time bestselling author of The Greatest Generation offers a candid, deeply personal, and insightful work chronicling his year battling against cancer, the medical quest to extend his life, and reflecting the many memorable moments of his career, including significant interviews and breaking news events.

VIDEO: First Look - Showtime to Premiere New Documentary IVERSON, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2015


SHOWTIME Sports® will present IVERSON, a feature-length film on the legacy of NBA great Allen Iverson premiering today, May 16 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME®. Get a first look below!

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