Armand Leo Joins Blue Ice Pictures as Executive Vice PresidentMay 3, 2018Lance Samuels, President of Blue Ice Pictures is pleased to announce that veteran executive, Armand Leo, has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Production and Creative Affairs. Leo comes to Blue Ice Pictures with a strong background in film and television from his tenure at eOne where he was Senior Vice President.
VIDEO: Tina Fey Shares Her Tony Nomination Reaction on THE TODAY SHOWMay 3, 2018The 2004 film "Mean Girls" was written by Tina Fey. Now a Broadway musical version of the film has earned a whopping 12 Tony nominations. Fey tells TODAY that she was at the gym when she got the news, and "I started crying in the middle of Equinox." More on this story here.
DEERHUNTER Announce Tour-Only Cassettes, Begin U.S. & European Tour This MonthMay 3, 2018Ahead of their May/June tour dates in New York and Europe, Deerhunter have announced details of an exclusive tour-only release. The Double Dream Of Spring was recorded at Bradford Cox's home in Atlanta, Georgia with the band, and continues a tradition of unique cassette releases which includes On Platts Eyott Island (2008) and Rainwater Cassette Exchange (2009). Limited to 300 copies, the tape will only be available to purchase exclusively on forthcoming Deerhunter summer tour dates, beginning with their intimate sold-out show in Brooklyn's Elsewhere on May 15th. Support comes from Vorhees.
It's An All-Star Cast of Celebrities on the Third Season of ABC's Hit Prime-Time Game Show THE $100,000 PYRAMIDMay 3, 2018The Pyramid is back! As part of ABC's "Sunday Fun & Games," the Emmy® Award-winning pop-culture phenomenon is reimagined and better than ever. Featuring an all-star cast of celebrities who take center stage and partner with contestants from across the country competing against each other with hopes of making it to the winners' circle and the ultimate prize of $100,000, "The $100,000 Pyramid" premieres SUNDAY, JUNE 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
Megan Hilty, Cynthia Erivo, & More to Perform At The National Memorial Day Concert in D.C.May 3, 2018On the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day, PBS' multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winnerGary Sinise. The 29th annual broadcast of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERTairs live on PBS Sunday, May 27, 2018, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m., before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.
STAR WARS' Chewbacca Challenges Fans to Roar For ChangeMay 3, 2018Lucasfilm and Star Wars: Force for Change today announced Roar For Change, a global challenge in support of UNICEF. The initiative invites fans and families to share their own version of Chewbacca's iconic roar. For each public post, like, or share on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter that includes #RoarForChange between May 3 - 25, 2018, Star Wars: Force for Change U.S. will donate $1 to UNICEF USA, up to $1 million. Funds will be used to support UNICEF's lifesaving work for children around the world.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for An All New Episode of THE 100 on the CWMay 3, 2018On the episode 'Sleeping Giants' - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV) HOME - Bellamy (Bob Morley) leads the charge investigating a potential way home. Meanwhile, Clarke (Eliza Taylor) and Madi (guest star Lola Flannery, 'Home Again') deal with the new, uncertain threat to their home. Paige Turco, Henry Ian Cusick, Marie Avgeropoulos, Lindsey Morgan, Richard Harmon, Chris Larkin and Tasya Teles also star. Tim Scanlan directed the episode written by Aaron Ginsburg & Wade McIntyre (#503). Original airdate 5/8/2018.
VIDEO: Check Out A Scene From Next Week's SUPERNATURAL on the CWMay 3, 2018On the episode 'Exodus' - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV) HITCHING A RIDE - Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) devise a plan that will save innocent lives. Meanwhile, Jack (Alexander Calvert) continues to wrestle with the consequences of his decisions. Thomas J. Wright directed the episode written by Eugenie Ross-Leming & Brad Buckner (#1322). Original airdate 5/10/2018.
VIDEO: Check Out the Trailer for Next Week's All New THE FLASH On the CWMay 3, 2018On the episode 'Harry and the Harrisons'- (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, V) (HDTV) THE TEAM TURNS TO AMUNET BLACK FOR HELP - With DeVoe's Enlightenment device nearly complete, in order to disable it THE FLASH (Grant Gustin) and his team must put their faith in an unlikely ally - Amunet Black (guest star Kattee Sackhoff). Meanwhile, HARRY (Tom Cavanagh) hits an all-time low when the 'Council of Wells' kicks him out but then Cisco (Carlos Valdes) introduces him to the 'Council of Harrisons.' Kevin Mock directed the episode written by Judalina Neira & Lauren Certo (#421). Original airdate 5/8/2018.
Saboteur Media Brings Epic Vietnam War Story DANGER CLOSE to CannesMay 2, 2018Saboteur Media (Saboteur) President of Distribution Mark Lindsay announced today that the company will be selling worldwide rights on the upcoming epic war movie, Danger Close, starring Travis Fimmel (Vikings, Warcraft), Luke Bracey (Hacksaw Ridge, Point Break, G.I. Joe: Retaliation), Richard Roxburgh (Breath, Hacksaw Ridge, Moulin Rouge) and Daniel Webber (The Dirt, The Punisher), beginning at the Marché du Film in Cannes.
Korey Rowe's PTSD-Centered Documentary MILE MARKER Coming Exclusively to iTunes on 5/22May 2, 2018MILE MARKER follows Korey Rowe, a two-tour veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, as he travels 7,000 miles across the US to interview veterans who are currently struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As Korey navigates along his journey spanning over five weeks on his own personal road to recovery, he tells the story from the first person perspective, while capturing the beauty and diversity of our nation.