Fans to Join Lisa Marie Presley For Exclusive Elvis Presley Album Release Celebration During Elvis Week at GracelandJune 28, 2018In celebration of the new Elvis Presley album release, “Elvis Presley – Where No One Stands Alone,” the groundbreaking album from RCA/Legacy Recordings featuring 14 original performances of gospel songs to be released on August 10, Graceland® will be hosting an exclusive album launch event for fans during Elvis Week on Saturday, August 11, with Lisa Marie Presley. Fans will have the unique and unprecedented opportunity to celebrate the album with Lisa Marie Presley and join with her to listen, for the first time at Graceland, to her powerful and emotional duet with her father on the title track, along with 13 other gospel performances featuring legendary Presley backing vocalists, including Darlene Love, Cissy Houston, and members of The Imperials and The Stamps Quartet.
WILL HOGE Explores Stark Political Realities with MY AMERICAN DREAM Album out October 5June 28, 2018On October 5, Nashville singer/songwriter Will Hoge returns with a new album, My American Dream. The release features eight songs of rabble-rousing political commentary that turns a critical eye on the crisis of conscience and culture threatening to tear apart his country. The album is Hoge's impassioned portrait of what he holds dear — and what we all might risk losing.
Ismael Cruz Cordova Joins Epix Spy Drama BERLIN STATION For Third SeasonJune 28, 2018Premium television network EPIX® announced today that the third season of its original spy drama Berlin Station will commence production in Budapest, Hungary on July 4 with new series regular Ismael Cruz Córdova (Ray Donovan). The series, which also welcomed new showrunner Jason Horwitch (Rubicon, House of Cards) this season, is slated to return to EPIX later this year.
Rooftop Films Brings BLACK PANTHER and DEAD PIGS to Brooklyn Army TerminalJune 28, 2018Rooftop Films and Brooklyn Army Terminal are joining forces to bring outdoor movies to the Sunset Park community with three nights of screenings (dates and details below). Taking place on one of the Terminal's historic piers looking out onto the Upper Bay, the events will include live music, food and drink from local vendors, filmmaker Q&As, and additional special enhancements. All Rooftop Films events at Brooklyn Army Terminal are free with an RSVP and will feature films specially selected for the neighborhood community. The first event – a special screening of of En el Séptimo Día on 6/23, which was shot just blocks from Brooklyn Army Terminal and stars Sunset Park residents – was a huge success with about 700 people in attendance. Select photos of that screening can be found here.
Sci-Fi Family Advanture WATCH THE SKY Arrives on DVD and VOD August 21June 28, 2018Breaking Glass Pictures has acquired North American Rights to the out-of-this-world family adventure WATCH THE SKY. Breaking Glass acquired rights to the film in a deal negotiated between Breaking Glass CEO Rich Wolff, Miriam Elchanan, Senior Vice President of Sales at Fabrication Films, and Raymond Hsu of Watch the Sky LLC.
Secret Stages Festival Full Lineup Announced with OSHUN, Daddy Issues, Sa-Roc, & MoreJune 28, 2018Secret Stages is a two-day music discovery festival that takes place in Birmingham, AL on August 3-4, 2018. Each year since 2011, Secret Stages has continued to bring an impressive mix of independent folk, rock, and hip-hop artists to a variety of venues in Birmingham. The full lineup for this year announced today with 50+ emerging and under the radar acts includingOSHUN, Sa-Roc, Daddy Issues, Translee, Courtney Marie Andrews, Sammus, Pearl Charles, Ruby Boots, Erin Rae, The Lees Of Memory, SilaS, Mattiel, Tanya Montana Coe, Reality Something, TiDUS, Caroline Says, The Minks, Will Stewart, and many more. Please see below for the full lineup (graphic + text) and click here for more information on the artists.
The Cityfox Experience Returns To The Brooklyn Mirage with Andhim, H.O.S.H., Rodriguez Jr. & More Saturday, July 7June 28, 2018After kicking off the summer with their massive 'REGENERATE' season opener in May, unique event curators The Cityfox Experience are back for round two at New York City's most influential outdoor space, The Brooklyn Mirage. The midsummer event, which will bring Andhim, H.O.S.H., Rodriguez Jr. (Live), Steve Bug and more for a late 4th of July celebration, touches down Saturday, July 7 with tastemakers from around the globe alongside some of Brooklyn's finest.
Atom Tickets Launches Independent Exhibitors ProgramJune 28, 2018Today Atom Tickets, the social movie ticketing platform, announced the launch of its Independent Exhibitors Program. The move brings independent exhibitors BG Cinema Inc, Ruby Cinemas, 8k Cinemas, Aksarben Cinema (Main Street Theatres), Midwest Movies Inc., Nexus Cinema Dining, Taylor Theatres, and Empire Cinemas to Atom's growing network. With more than 20,000 screens and a rapidly growing list of partners, Atom is the partner of choice for exhibitors of all sizes.
Rehab Beach Club Resident Performer Flo Rida Unveils Memorabilia Case at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, June 29June 28, 2018Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas will dedicate long-time Rehab Beach Club resident performer, Flo Rida, with a personalized memorabilia case on Friday, June 29 at 1 p.m. The legendary dayclub will commemorate Flo Rida for having the most live performances than any other artist in Rehab's 15-year history. Flo Rida is also celebrating 10 years since the release of his debut single “Low.” The display is located on the casino floor, adjacent to Goose Island Pub and is complete with personal items from Flo Rida including a custom-made embroidered and beaded denim outfit by Robin's Jeans, a pair of Christian Louboutin sneakers and Philipp Plein sunglasses. Fans are invited to see the hip-hop artist unveil his new case on property.
The Recording Academy Releases Statement on the Music Modernization Act in the Senate Judiciary CommitteeJune 28, 2018Great music comes from great harmonies. As the organization representing all creators, we are gratified to see the industry and Congress work in harmony to pass the Music Modernization Act through the Senate Judiciary Committee. Following years of advocacy by music creators, we look forward to that momentum continuing as the Music Modernization Act heads to the Senate floor. We thank the Committee for its swift movement of the bill. Through collaboration we can truly make a difference for the hundreds of thousands of working music creators across the country.
VIDEO: YouTube Releases Official Trailer for New Dating Comedy SIDESWIPEDJune 28, 2018YouTube Premium premieres the official trailer for its new original dating comedy series, SIDESWIPED, a multi-generational comedy about relationships - both romantic and familial. Based on a true story from Carly Craig, this eight-episode comedy series about dating in the digital age will debut on YouTube Premium July 25, 2018.?
Showtime Greenlights Highly Anticipated HALO Television SeriesJune 28, 2018Halo, the award-winning and record-shattering series of video games, is bringing its universe to SHOWTIME. The network has ordered a 10-episode season of the live-action, scripted drama HALO (working title), based on the hallowed Xbox® franchise, with Kyle Killen (Awake) serving as executive producer, writer and showrunner. Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) will direct multiple episodes and also executive produce the hour-long series. Produced by SHOWTIME in association with Microsoft/343 Industries, along with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television, HALO will begin production in early 2019. The announcement was made today by David Nevins, President and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc.