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A privileged society lady is a true pioneer woman in the World Premiere of 'When Calls the Heart,' a Hallmark Channel Original Primetime Series, premiering October 5 at 9p.m. ET/PT, 8C, with a two-hour special extended pilot of Hallmark Channel's second original primetime series, premiering January 2014.

4 star hotels under $99 in Orlando are difficult to find, but they are available over Labor Day weekend, according to HotelsCheap.org, a leading online travel website. Orlando is a wonderful place to create family memories, between Disney World, the famous Epcot center, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios, Orlando is a kid's dream come true. Funding a vacation to Orlando for a family with kids may be difficult however, so finding the best hotel deals can mean the difference between taking a trip to Orlando Disney World or staying home for a "staycation."

The UK's largest exhibition of amber will go on display at the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street, Edinburgh tomorrow.

An extraordinary new live stage production of one of the world's most popular musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar, comes to Blu-ray((TM)) and DVD on September 10, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The legendary rock opera by lyricist Tim Rice (Evita, The Lion King) and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (Evita, The Phantom of the Opera) returns in a fresh, cutting-edge performance the U.K.'s Daily StarSunday calls 'an almighty success' that 'will go down as one of the best productions yet.'

"While each of these hotels had very specific needs of their own, they all required an experienced management team to help them achieve their goals," said Mike Marshall, president and CEO. "Whether it was new ownership requiring an overall operations gameplan or an existing ownership group wishing to move in a different direction, Marshall's ability to move quickly and work hand-in-hand with owners is what set us apart from the competition."

Nickelodeon announced today the top five finalists in two categories for the first-ever global SpongeBob SquarePants-themed short film competition, SpongeBob SquareShorts: Original Fan Tributes.

In a sure-to-be-classic episode of FAMILY GUY, two of the most iconic and revered families on television will come together when the Griffins end up in Springfield and meet the Simpsons. The Family Guy episode will air in Fall 2014 on FOX.

Established and aspiring authors can learn insider secrets when literary agent and brand licensing expert Jane Putch of Eyebait Management joins a roster of top book dealmakers in the highly anticipated session, 'Ask an Agent' at Comic-Con International in San Diego today.

Established and aspiring authors can learn insider secrets when literary agent and brand licensing expert Jane Putch of Eyebait Management joins a roster of top book dealmakers in the highly anticipated session, 'Ask an Agent' at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday.

The Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate, a premier hotel near Disneyland, recently won the 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award.

BLUE13 DANCE COMPANY led by Artistic Director, ACHINTA S. McDANIEL, and Associate Artistic Director, Arun Mathai, will present the world premiere of FIRE & POWDER, a modern day dance theatre adaptation of Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story in which the rival houses of Hip-Hop Capulets battle Bollywood Montagues. The tale of star-crossed lovers is told through contemporary Indian dance, hip-hop, Bhangra, break dance and tap set to a rousing soundtrack including live drumming by Dhol Nation, modern rock and Bollywood hits, and original music written by composers from around the globe. This fiercely energetic new show, featuring over 20 dancers, will be presented on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 8:30 p.m. at the John Anson Ford Theatres, 2580 Cahuenga Boulevard East, Hollywood, CA 90068.

BLUE13 DANCE COMPANY led by Artistic Director, ACHINTA S. McDANIEL, and Associate Artistic Director, Arun Mathai, will present the world premiere of FIRE & POWDER, a modern day dance theatre adaptation of Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story in which the rival houses of Hip-Hop Capulets battle Bollywood Montagues. The tale of star-crossed lovers is told through contemporary Indian dance, hip-hop, Bhangra, break dance and tap set to a rousing soundtrack including live drumming by Dhol Nation, modern rock and Bollywood hits, and original music written by composers from around the globe. This fiercely energetic new show, featuring over 20 dancers, will be presented on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 8:30 p.m. at the John Anson Ford Theatres, 2580 Cahuenga Boulevard East, Hollywood, CA 90068.

With support provided by L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, the Signature Series concludes this summer on Saturday, August 10 at 8 p.m., when Angelenos can experience an evening of dance featuring a special appearance by Complexions Contemporary Ballet, who mark their return to Los Angeles with a mix of repertory and new works and a performance by Los Angeles' own Lula Washington Dance Theatre. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the groups!

ORLANDO, FL - Nothing causes anticipation quite like a good party except perhaps the grand opening of two 200-foot waterslides and a 90-foot speed slide. And when these two events coincide within the most magical city in the country, the result is one not-to-miss summer celebration at the Orlando World Center Marriott.

The American Theatre Wing (William Ivey Long, Chairman, Board of Trustees; Heather Hitchens, Executive Director) is pleased to announce new appointments to its Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee.

Kohl's Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) is inviting children and families across the country to indulge in playful curiosity while giving back to their communities with the latest Kohl's Cares cause merchandise program. Now through the end of September, Kohl's offers exclusive hardcover editions of timeless Curious George books, including Curious George's First Day of School, Curious George's Dinosaur Discovery, Curious George and the Puppies, Curious George Visits the Zoo, and Curious George Goes Camping, along with coordinating plush toys, a backpack and note cards for just $5 each. Kohl's also offers two great cookbooks, Kids Treats and Taste of Home: The Busy Family Cookbook, perfect for meal planning on busy evenings. Since the program's inception in 2000, the Kohl's Cares philanthropic program has raised more than $231 million for children's health and education programs in local communities across the country.

Terror returns in a deceptively tiny package when Curse of Chucky, the newest installment of the chilling Child's Play franchise, comes exclusively to Blu-Ray and DVD on October 8, 2013, from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production entity of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Also available on Digital on September 24, 2013, Curse of Chucky reunites franchise creators Don Mancini and David Kirschner as Chucky returns to horrify viewers in an all-new, unrated chapter of the blood-soaked suspense saga that James Oster of ArrowInTheHead.com gleefully calls 'Delightfully deadly.'

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF welcomes Joshua S. Roth to the cast of the ongoing production of Sleeping Beauty. Complete with a brave prince, a beautiful princess, and a magical kiss, this quirky retelling of Sleeping Beauty will introduce the classic fairy tale to a new generation of kids and families. This World Premiere adaptation is written by Brandon Roberts and runs through July 28, 2013 in the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Orlando's Loch Haven Cultural Park.

On June 25 (local time), The Beijing Tourism Roadshow hosted by the Beijing Tourism Development Committee was presented in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal, New York City's iconic century-old train station. At this key thoroughfare for millions of New Yorkers, passers-by experienced the charm and thrill of Beijing as a travel destination, with onlookers providing round after round of applause.

Descarga, the largest free Latin music summer concert series in Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas, Nevada, is back this summer with its hottest lineup to date.