Gravitas Ventures to Release LIMERENCEDecember 6, 2019Writer/Director Tammy Minoff's (“I Am Not A Hipster,” “Detention”), richly layered, award winning directorial debut “Limerence,” cleverly tips the scales on Hollywood's approach to a romantic comedy. Women get to see themselves in female lead Rosemary—as complex, independent and real, breaking the stereotypes society has fed us. This independent gem of a film will make its global VOD/Digital & DVD release across platforms everywhere on January 7th, 2020 through Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company. “Limerence,” world premiered at the Other Venice Film Festival, winning Best Audience Award, before going on to win Best Feature at the SOHO International Film Festival. This richly textured film starts conversations and continues to engage audiences across the most coveted demographics. A comedy about love and all the ways we screw it up. In “Limerence,” as is true in life, love is the risk.
NBC to Air Live Telecast of 131ST ROSE PARADEDecember 6, 2019NBC is proud to continue the tradition of welcoming the New Year with a live broadcast of the “131st Rose Parade,” presented by Honda, from Pasadena, Calif., on Wednesday Jan. 1 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET).
Steve Aoki Enlists Sting and SHAED for Latest Track '2 in a Million'December 6, 2019Today, two-time Grammy-nominated DJ/Producer Steve Aoki, 17-time Grammy Award winning musician Sting, and platinum-selling trio SHAED (known for their hit single “Trampoline”), team up to release their new collaborative anthem for soulmates everywhere—an offering from Aoki's upcoming Neon Future IV—“2 in a Million.”
Quibi Greenlights RENO 911! Season Seven from Comedy Central ProductionsDecember 6, 2019Beloved comedy series RENO 911! has been greenlit for a new, seventh season by Quibi, it was announced today by Quibi and producing partner Comedy Central Productions. The ensemble comedy was created by and stars Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Thomas Lennon, all of whom are attached to write and star in the new season. Peter Principato of Artists First will executive produce the series along with Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher of Jersey Television. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
Ultra Music Inks Global Label Joint Venture Deal with Color StudyDecember 6, 2019Leading independent music company Ultra Music has inked a global label joint-venture deal with Color Study, it was announced today, December 6 by Ultra Music President Patrick Moxey. It will focus on releases and artist development in personal-pop and emerging folk-leaning music.
Brian Kite Named Interim Dean at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and TelevisionDecember 6, 2019The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (UCLA TFT) announces today that Brian Kite has been named interim dean beginning January 1, 2020. Kite currently serves as the special academic senior associate dean at the School and chair of the Department of Theater. He begins his term on January 1, 2020, after current Dean Teri Schwartz steps down on December 31, 2019.
Billy Strings Announces Spring Tour DatesDecember 6, 2019Billy Strings has announced Spring 2020 tour dates that include four dates with special guest Molly Tuttle as well as two co-bills with Marcus King Band during New Orleans Jazz Fest.
Andrew Bird Confirms Spring 2020 Tour DatesDecember 6, 2019Today, Grammy nominated, internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Andrew Bird announces the spring 2020 “My Finest Work Yet” tour (including rescheduled dates) with support from Erika Wennerstrom from the Heartless Bastards. The two recently collaborated on a new version of Bird's “Manifest,” and this tour will provide them an opportunity to perform the track live for audiences across the United States. Bird will also be making a special appearance at this Sunday's WXRT Holiday Jam at The Vic Theatre in Chicago.
VIDEO: Showtime Releases Trailer for Final Season of HOMELANDDecember 6, 2019SHOWTIME has released the official trailer and poster for the final season of its Emmy® and Golden Globe® winning hit drama HOMELAND premiering on Sunday, February 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Starring Emmy, Screen Actors Guild® and Golden Globe winner Claire Danes and Emmy and Tony® winner Mandy Patinkin, HOMELAND is the network's No. 1 drama series and one of the most acclaimed dramas on television.
HBO Presents An AXIOS Interview Special With Former Vice President Joe BidenDecember 6, 2019On the heels of a news-breaking second season, AXIOS presents an interview special with former Vice President Joe Biden from his “No Malarkey” bus tour. Axios co-founder Mike Allen catches up with the top-tier candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination in Storm Lake, Iowa, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation, airing SUNDAY, DEC. 8 (6:30-6:45 p.m. ET/PT).
The Head and the Heart Release 'Honeybee (Live Acoustic)'December 6, 2019The Head and the Heart have released the song and Kevin Gray directed video for “Honeybee (Live Acoustic),” a stripped down version of the song “Honeybee,” a front runner from the band's fourth full-length album, Living Mirage, released on Warner Records / Reprise Records to critical praise earlier this year.
Jonathan Cain Releases Amazon Prime Video Christmas ConcertDecember 6, 2019Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and Journey band member Jonathan Cain releases his live, full-length (1h 27min) Unsung Noel With Jonathan Cain Christmas concert exclusively through Amazon Prime Video. Available now to rent or buy at www.amazon.com/Unsung-Noel-Jonathan-Cain/dp/B0829CJFYG, the video includes original songs from his critically acclaimed Christmas album, Unsung Noel, as well as holiday favorites.