VIDEO: Phoebe Waller-Bridge Talks FLEABAG and Plays 'Think Fast' on THE TONIGHT SHOWAugust 8, 2019Phoebe Waller-Bridge was a guest on Wednesday night's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. During the interview, Waller-Bridge and Jimmy play 'Think Fast.' The game involves the duo taking turns asking each other random questions and immediately answering them with the first things that pop into their heads before time runs out.
HBO Latin America's PICO DE NEBLINA (JOINT VENTURE) to Premiere on August 9August 7, 2019Pico de Neblina (Joint Venture), a new original series from HBO Latin America, debuts on HBO Latino® August 9th at 10pm ET, and will also be available on HBO NOW®, HBO GO®, HBO On Demand®, and partners' streaming platforms. The 10-episode series is the latest original programming made available to U.S. subscribers from HBO's international partners, and joins El Jardin de Bronce and PSI from HBO Latin America, Folklore and Grisse from HBO Asia, and Hackerville, Blinded by the Lights, and Success from HBO Europe, which are all available to stream now.
FOX Confirms the 2019 EMMYS Will Not Have a HostAugust 7, 2019Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier confirmed the news will be no host on this year's Primetime Emmy telecast, according to Variety. The announcement was made on Wednesday morning during the network's portion of the Television Critics Association's press tour.
RATINGS: NBC, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Pull Back in Front on TuesdayAugust 7, 2019NBC (7.855 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) was back on top on Tuesday with fresh installments of 'America's Got Talent' (9.532 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) and 'Bring the Funny' (4.502 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.9, #3).
Skegss Announce U.S. Headlining TourAugust 7, 2019Australian rock and roll themed band Skegss are headed back to the US with headlining dates this Fall, including stops at Los Angeles's El Rey, Chicago's Bottom Lounge and NYC's Bowery Ballroom. Hailing from and around Byron Bay, the band is known for their dizzyingly energetic sets and in the past year alone have seen the venues they play jump in size to nearly 6,000 in Australia. And with good reason, asTone Deaf said “one listen to their live show proves that they deserve everything they have achieved, with bands three times their age dreaming of pulling off a show like this.” The Mancunion (UK) also caught a set, saying “really bloody fun are three words that ultimately sum up the experience of seeing Skegss live.” Their November shows will be their biggest rooms yet in the US. See all tour dates below. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 9th at 10:00AM local time. Visit www.skegss.com for more info.
THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE, CURIOUS INCIDENT and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's August Stage-to-Screen ReportAugust 7, 2019The past month came with many announcements regarding stage-to-screen news! In casting news, The Little Mermaid casting continues to go underway, with reports that Javier Bardem will play King Triton. Not only do we have the film to look forward to, but it was also announced that ABC will air The Little Mermaid Live! with Auli'i Cravalho and Queen Latifah. The highly-anticipated Cats film trailer was released, and a film adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was announced!
Ohana Festival Expands Storytellers Cove In 2019August 7, 2019The fourth annual OHANA FESTIVAL--the three-day festival curated by Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder--has expanded the Storytellers Cove at the festival set for Friday, September 27-Sunday, September 29 on the beautiful Doheny State Beachin Dana Point, CA. Beyond OHANA's musical line-up--which will once again bring its mix of powerful headlining sets, standout collaborations and performances from emerging talent--the Storytellers Stage Presented By Zippo In The COVE at OHANAwill include a collection of professional surfers, conservationists, artists and National Geographic photographers.
Trafalgar Releasing Launches Tickets & Trailer for METALLICA & SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY: S&M²August 7, 2019After the announcement of the forthcoming Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M² film last week, Trafalgar Releasing is excited to reveal the official trailer for the film. Metallica and San Francisco Symphony reunite to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their original S&M (Symphony & Metallica) show with S&M², filmed at San Francisco's new Chase Center. The film will be released on October 9th.
BAFTA Introduces a Casting Category, Publishes Rules for 2020August 7, 2019The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today published the rules and timeline for the EE British Academy Film Awards 2020, following its annual review of all categories. BAFTA's Film Committee undertakes this review each year in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders across the industry.
Showtime Documentary Films Announces THE KINGMAKERAugust 7, 2019Today, SHOWTIME Documentary Films announced that the latest feature from Emmy winning director Lauren Greenfield (The Queen of Versailles), THE KINGMAKER, will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival this August. The documentary centers on the indomitable character and controversial political career of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines whose behind-the-scenes influence of her husband Ferdinand's presidency rocketed her to the global political stage. THE KINGMAKER will screen at additional festivals in the upcoming months, followed by a theatrical release this fall and a world television premiere on SHOWTIME in early 2020.
Playwright Renee Flemings' Short Film THE BROTHERHOOD To Be Presented at Chain NYC Film FestivalAugust 7, 2019Writer/producer Renee Flemings' short film a?oeThe Brotherhooda?? will be screened on Saturday, August 10, 2019 during the 3:30pm programming block at the 7th Annual Chain NYC Film Festival at the Chain Theatre (312 W. 36th St. - 4th Flr)in Manhattan. Admission to the screening is $10 (plus fees) online/12.00 @ the door and to purchase tickets and for additional information, go to:www.chainfilmfestival.com/ or call (646) 580-6003.