THE ART OF THE SCORE: Film Week at the Philharmonic to Run 9/16-20August 6, 2014The New York Philharmonic will present the second season of THE ART OF THE SCORE: Film Week at the Philharmonic September 16-20, 2014, offering two concert programs of film music - La Dolce Vita: The Music of Italian Cinema and Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times: The Tramp at 100 - that highlight some of the genre's most distinctive uses of music. Music Director Alan Gilbert opens the New York Philharmonic's 2014-15 season on September 16 with the Opening Gala Concert, La Dolce Vita: The Music of Italian Cinema, with special guest Martin Scorsese, Oscar-winning director and film preservation proponent, who will deliver welcoming and introductory remarks. Award-winning actor, Philharmonic Board Member, and Philharmonic Radio Host Alec Baldwin returns as Artistic Advisor of THE ART OF THE SCORE.
Production Begins on Screen Gems' THE PERFECT GUY, Starring Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy & Morris ChestnutAugust 6, 2014Principal photography has begun on Screen Gems' thriller 'The Perfect Guy,' starring Sanaa Lathan ('The Best Man Holiday'), Michael Ealy ('Think Like A Man,' 'Think Like A Man 2,' 'About Last Night,' 'Seven Pounds') and Morris Chestnut ('Think Like A Man,' 'Identity Thief,' 'The Best Man Holiday'). The film also stars Charles S. Dutton ('Longmire,' 'Against the Ropes,' 'Cry the Beloved Country,' 'Alien 3'), Rutina Wesley ('True Blood') and Kathryn Morris ('Cold Case'). Directed by David M. Rosenthal ('A Single Shot,' 'Janie Jones'), the film is produced by Tommy Oliver ('1982,' 'Kinyarwanda'), Darryl Taja ('New IN Town'), Nicole Rocklin ('The Magnificent Cooly-T,' 'Middle of Nowhere') and Wendy Rhoads ('The Haunting in Connecticut,' 'Because I Said So') and will shoot on locations throughout Los Angeles.
RUN ALL NIGHT with Liam Neeson Gets 2015 Release DateAugust 5, 2014Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Run All Night,' starring Oscar nominees Liam Neeson and Ed Harris, as well as Joel Kinnaman, under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra, has received a release date of April 17, 2015, according to Deadline.
Bravo Launches THE SINGLES PROJECT Online HubAugust 5, 2014 Bravo Media launched a 24/7 online hub today for “The Singles Project,” the network's new real-time dating docu-series, which premieres on Tuesday, August 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The show follows a group of young, successful New York singles as they search for love. Taking interactive television to the next level, fans will be able to engage with cast members like never before, and have the power to potentially affect how scenarios play out on the show.
THE 7D & GRAVITY FALLS Hit Series Highs on Disney XDAugust 5, 2014An all-new episode of “The 7D,” a modern-day, comedic take on the world of the Seven Dwarfs, rose to series highs among Kids 2-11 (501,000/1.3 rating), Kids 6-11 (428,000/1.8 rating) and Boys 6-11 (227,000/1.9 rating) and delivered its #2 telecast to date in Total Viewers (752,000), Kids 6-14 (481,000/1.3 rating), Boys 6-14 (260,000/1.4 rating) and Boys 2-11 (267,000/1.3 rating).
VIDEO: Final Trailer for THE EXPENDABLES 3August 4, 2014Lionsgate has released an all new trailer for THE EXPENDABLES 3, hitting theaters on August 15th. The action film stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, Kellan Lutz, Ronda Rousey, Victor Ortiz, Glen Powell and Kelsey Grammer. Check it out below!
Hyundai to Sponsor TNT's LEGENDSAugust 4, 2014This summer, TNT and Hyundai are coming together to reward viewers eagerly awaiting the August 13 premiere of the TNT original series Legends, starring Screen Actors Guild Award(R) winner Sean Bean (Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings). Starting August 6, fans can enjoy the full-length, premiere episode a week prior to the series' television debut by accessing TNT Video on Demand (VOD) on their TV, or by logging-in with their TV service provider user name and password via the WatchTNT app on mobile devices or online at TNTDrama.com. The sneak peak and premiere episodes will be presented by the all-new 2015 Hyundai Genesis with limited interruption.
CBS' Premiere Week Wednesday to Feature All-Reality LineupAugust 4, 2014 CBS's premiere week Wednesday will feature an all-reality night showcasing two of the most successful reality franchises with special 90-minute editions of the season premiere of SURVIVOR followed by the summer finale of BIG BROTHER, on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Telemundo Names Mirta Orjito as Director, News StandardsAugust 4, 2014Telemundo today announced the appointment of Mirta Ojito to the position of Director, News Standards. She will be based in Miami and report to David McCormick, SVP, Standards, NBCUniversal News Group, supporting Alina Falcon, EVP, News and Alternative Programming, Telemundo, effective August 25.
STAGE TUBE: West End's BILLY ELLIOT Reveals What it Takes to be 'Billy'August 4, 2014'The dedication of these boys is unreal': Ruthie Henshall describes the commitment and dedication that the young actors who play Billy Elliot need in order to play the prized role. Olivier award-winning actor Ruthie Henshall joined the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical in May to play Billy's dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson.
HGTV Posts Highest-Rated July YetAugust 1, 2014HGTV achieved its highest-rated July ever, delivering an average prime rating of .54 among P25-54 viewers. During its record-breaking July performance, HGTV's prime rating grew 8% among P25-54 viewers and 9% among W25-54 over last year, once again cementing the network's status as the #1 cable network among upscale W25-54. The network also ranked as the #7 cable network among viewers P25-54 and #2 among W25-54 - its highest monthly cable rankings in network history.
WGN America's MANHATTAN Hits Over 2.2 Million Total Viewers with L+3August 1, 2014LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ WGN America's critically acclaimed drama 'Manhattan' increased its audience in Live + 3 viewing for last Sunday's premiere night, growing to more than 2.2 million Total Viewers (+24%), 796,000 Adults 25-54 (+31%) and 634,000 Adults 18-49 (+38%), for its three-play gross telecasts on WGN America and 14 of Tribune's local stations. The telecast aired in all of Tribune's 33 markets; however, the remaining 19 markets do not receive daily demographic data. WGN America, Tribune's (TRBAA:OTC) flagship entertainment network, covers 61.7% of U.S. households.
Walt Disney Records to Release MARY POPPINS Legacy Collection, 8/26August 1, 2014BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Walt Disney Records' newly created line of collectible CDs, Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection, celebrates the anniversaries of Disney's most cherished and classic films that have been enchanting audiences for generations.
Esquire Network to Host SIP & SHAVE in San Francisco, 8/8-10August 1, 2014 NBCUniversal's Esquire Network today announced its upcoming 'Sip & Shave' event activation at the Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco, taking place from August 8-10, 2014. The 'Sip & Shave' will offer festival attendees complimentary shave sessions, specialty cocktails and exclusive access to meet Esquire Network's Jay Larson and Sean Patton from BEST BARS IN AMERICA, and chefs Naomi Pomeroy and Kris Morningstar from KNIFE FIGHT.
STAGE TUBE: Inside National Dance Day 2014 in CharlotteAugust 1, 2014Charlotte's Premiere National Dance Day celebration brought hundreds of people to Uptown on Saturday, July 26th. The free event, hosted by Blumenthal Performing Arts and sponsored by Carolinas HealthCare System, invited anyone and everyone to come out and move.
Cast of ABC's THE QUEST to Live-Tweet Series PremiereJuly 31, 2014ABC's genre-bending new reality series, “The Quest,” features 12 people, pulled from their everyday lives, who are transported to a fantasy world where they are declared Paladins, defenders of a noble cause. These Paladins must compete to save the besieged kingdom of Everealm but only one will prevail and earn the right to be called the One True Hero.