Twelve Canadian Creatives Selected for TIFF Writers' Studio 2018/19June 7, 2018Today TIFF announced the 12 selected participants in this year's TIFF Writers' Studio. The lineup features six women and six men, highlighting Canada's best emerging writers and underscoring TIFF's commitment to gender parity across the breadth of its talent-development programmes. The women in this year's intake will be supported in part by the organization's trailblazing Share Her Journey campaign, which champions women both in front of and behind the camera.
Japanese Metal Rockers Crossfaith Premieres New Single THE PERFECT NIGHTMAREJune 7, 2018Japanese metal juggernauts Crossfaith are thrilled to share a brand new single, titled 'The Perfect Nightmare.' Fans can check it out now, exclusively on Metal Injection. 'The Perfect Nightmare' comes from Crossfaith's forthcoming fifth album, and the follow up to 2015's critically acclaimed XENO. For more information, please visit: www.crossfaith.jp
Western Medication Announces New Album TASTE + Tour DatesJune 7, 2018Nashville-based quartet Western Medication are excited to announce their sophomore full-length Taste, to be released on June 29, 2018. To ring in the announcement, the group has shared their video for first single 'Devils Sing,' which premiered via Nashville Scene. 'It's a self-deprecating riff on tropes that marked music videos from the late '80s and early '90s, with exaggerated camera work and visual effects and paint splattering every which way for no particular reason,' they said of the video. 'It's done in such a way that it shows they know how obvious their influences are, and they can laugh at themselves about it - something useful when you're trying to navigate growing up.' The 'Devils Sing' video is available to stream or embed HERE.
Sundance TV's Original Series CLOSE UP WITH THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER Returns June 24 with All-New EpisodesJune 7, 2018SundanceTV's original non-fiction series “Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter,” produced in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter, returns for the first half of its fourth season on Sunday, June 24th at 10am ET. The first part of the season presents seven original episodes featuring roundtable discussions with Academy Award®, Emmy Award® and Golden Globe® nominated and winning actors, actresses and showrunners making an impact in the television industry today. A full schedule of the season is below.

Fwd: Iceland's Secret Solstice To Be Powered By 100% Geothermal Energy + Watch BE-AT.TV Live StreamJune 7, 2018In just over two weeks, Iceland's Secret Solstice festival will again take place in the world's most northerly capital city, Reykjavik, for its fifth edition during 96 hours of continuous sunlight from June 21-24, 2018. Bringing a stacked lineup, Secret Solstice will be headlined by Slayer who are on their Final World Tour, as well as Stormzy, Gucci Mane, Bonnie Tyler, Clean Bandit, GusGus, Dubfire, Lee Burridge, Skream and more top international and Icelandic acts across rock, hip-hop and electronic music. For the second year running, Secret Solstice is pleased to present Be-At.TV as an official live streaming partner as well as the debut of the Red Bull Silent Disco and a special FIFA World Cup live viewing party as Iceland takes on Nigeria. Also announced are the introduction of RFID wristbands as the first festival in Iceland to go cashless. The festival's green initiatives for 2018 which include the use of 100% geothermal energy and a total plastic straw ban on-site will make it one of the most environmentally-friendly events of its size in the world.
Disney Junior Orders Second Season of FANCY NANCY Ahead of the Series PremiereJune 7, 2018Disney Junior has ordered a second season of 'Fancy Nancy' ahead of its series debut, FRIDAY, JULY 13 (11:00 A.M. EDT/PDT), on Disney Junior, DisneyNOW and Disney Junior VOD. Based on the New York Times bestselling book series by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, the animated family comedy centers around six-year-old Nancy, a high-spirited young girl whose zest and enthusiasm for all that is exquisite – including language, nature, art and color – transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. The announcement was made today by Nancy Kanter, executive vice president, Content and Creative Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide and general manager, Disney Junior Worldwide.
VIDEO: YouTube Releases the Trailer for Upcoming Comedy Series LIZA ON DEMANDJune 7, 2018YouTube Premium has released the trailer for the upcoming comedy series starring and executive produced by Liza Koshy, “Liza on Demand”. Watch the hilarious trailer HERE. “Liza on Demand” will follow the chaotic misadventures that ensue as the eponymous character takes on various gigs, tasks and odd jobs in her quest to climb the ranks and become an “elite tasker.”
Allergan and Actress Shay Mitchell Join Forces to Inspire Women to Know Their Birth ControlJune 7, 2018Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN), a leader in women's healthcare and the maker of Lo Loestrin® Fe (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, ethinyl estradiol tablets and ferrous fumarate tablets), today announced the launch of 'BC Trivia' featuring actress and new ambassador Shay Mitchell – a fun and engaging trivia quiz designed to educate young women about contraceptive options in a familiar way for its bold educational platform, Know Your Birth Control®.
Michael Symon Celebrates Summer on Cooking Channel with New Season of BURGERS, BREW, & 'QUEJune 7, 2018Michael Symon continues his search for the best of the American classics - burgers and BBQ - on a new season of Burgers, Brew & 'Que, premiering Tuesday, July 3rd at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT on Cooking Channel. Join Michael on a summer road trip as he tastes the most mouthwatering, decadent dishes, while washing it down with local beers and brews, sure to make any meal complete. Whether it's mile-high cheeseburgers or slow smoked, fall-off-the-bone ribs, Michael is going to eat and meet his way through some of the best All-American spots to get your grub on
VIDEO: Check Out the Newly Released Trailer for HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLDJune 7, 2018From DreamWorks Animation comes a surprising tale about growing up, finding the courage to face the unknown…and how nothing can ever train you to let go. What began as an unlikely friendship between an adolescent Viking and a fearsome Night Fury dragon has become an epic adventure spanning their lives. Welcome to the most astonishing chapter of one of the most beloved animated franchises in film history: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.
VIDEO: Lily Allen Shares New LOST MY MIND Music VideoJune 7, 2018Today, Lily Allen shared the video for “Lost My Mind,” the latest single from her fourth album, No Shame, which will be released tomorrow, June 8th. The video was filmed in London on a rotating, purpose built set and directed by Myles Whittingham who was also responsible for “Trigger Bang.” Check out the video below!