Cast Features Rising Young TV & Film Stars Kenton Duty, Daniel Flaherty, Katherine McNamara; Original Soundtrack Songs Also Performed by Key Cast Members
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month (October) and its ongoing commitment to bullying prevention through Stop Bullying: Speak Up, Cartoon Network will present the world television premiere of CONTEST, a new, feature-length live-action movie drama, on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. (ET/PT). Featuring a cast of rising young actors from popular television series and movies, CONTEST (rated TV-PG-LV) explores themes of trust, forgiveness, loyalty and redemption presented in a story about a bully who learns to appreciate and understand others not like himself, and a victim who accepts that true friendship can result from unlikely circumstances. The television premiere event will be followed immediately with a live online Q&A at StopBullyingSpeakUp.com with author and family expert Rosalind Wiseman (Masterminds & Wingmen, Queen Bees & Wannabes) to discuss issues presented within the film, and recommendations on how kids, parents and educators can most effectively address bullying in their own schools & neighborhoods.
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month (October) and its ongoing commitment to bullying prevention through Stop Bullying: Speak Up, Cartoon Network will present the world television premiere of CONTEST, a new, feature-length live-action movie drama, on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. (ET/PT). Featuring a cast of rising young actors from popular television series and movies, CONTEST (rated TV-PG-LV) explores themes of trust, forgiveness, loyalty and redemption presented in a story about a bully who learns to appreciate and understand others not like himself, and a victim who accepts that true friendship can result from unlikely circumstances. The television premiere event will be followed immediately with a live online Q&A at StopBullyingSpeakUp.com with author and family expert Rosalind Wiseman (Masterminds & Wingmen, Queen Bees & Wannabes) to discuss issues presented within the film, and recommendations on how kids, parents and educators can most effectively address bullying in their own schools & neighborhoods.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal Winner Of December Prompt
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2026
Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press, has announced the winner of their December writing prompt contest. The event highlights emerging writers and celebrates local literary talent....
Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour to Play Europe This Summer
by Josh Sharpe - January 15, 2026
The first official Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour is set to travel across Europe this summer to mark 70 years of the live music event. The concert experience will bring together Eurovision Song Contest performers and 2026's artists....
POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance Names Winner Of Student Costume Design Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2025
POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance (PSC)'s collaborative student costume design contest with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) has named Winter Park High School Junior, Sophia Vitrella, as the winner of the 2025 Design Your Own Costume Contest....
Kemuel DeMoville Wins June 2025 Go Try PlayWrite Contest for New Short Play
by A.A. Cristi - July 23, 2025
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press have announced Kemuel DeMoville as the winner of the June 2025 Go Try PlayWrite Contest for his short play You Can Feel It All the Way into the Core of Your Being. They Give Birth Astride of a Grave, the Light Gleams an Instant, then it's Night Once More....
Write Out Loud 2025 Winners Revealed
by Stephi Wild - June 24, 2025
The Write Out Loud Team have announced the winners of the 2025 Write Out Loud Contest. These songs were selected from a pool of over 400 submissions after an extensive review process....
Applications Open For Fifth Annual Hammerstein International Youth Solo Contest
by A.A. Cristi - June 16, 2025
Registration has begun for The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center's (OHMTEC) fifth annual Hammerstein International Youth Solo Contest. ...
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST Musical in Development From Will Ferrell and More
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2025
A new musical is in development based on the Netflix motion picture, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, from Will Ferrell and more. Learn more here!...
Holocaust Museum LA Partners With Jewish Plays Project To Host First Jewish Playwriting Contest
by A.A. Cristi - April 28, 2025
For the first time in its 14-year history, the international Jewish Playwriting Contest is holding an event in Los Angeles for audiences to help select the winner. In a partnership between the Jewish Plays Project and Holocaust Museum LA....
7th Annual October Project Poetry Contest Runs Through April Is Poetry Month
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2025
Now in its 7th year, the October Project Poetry Contest, the international poetry contest co-founded by award-winning poet/lyricist Julie Flanders, vocalist Marina Belica and composer Emil Adler of internationally-acclaimed October Project Music, will be held again this April during National Poetry ...
Review: THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST at Live Theatre Workshop
by Zach Wetzel - September 08, 2024
This play is a lot of fun and audiences will leave with a smile on their face!...
Winners And Finalists Announced for WRITE OUT LOUD 2024 Songwriting Competition
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2024
Winners of the Write Out Loud contest, created by Taylor Louderman and Benjamin Rauhala, have been announced. The competition celebrates emerging musical theater talent....
TWFest Opens With Stella Shouting Contest This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2024
On Sunday, March 17 at 2 pm, the beloved Stella Shouting Contest will take place in Jackson Square....
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Comes to Monroe County Civic Theater
by Stephi Wild - February 05, 2024
Don't miss out on Monroe County Civic Theater's first mainstage production of our 2024 season, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike! The performance will be at the Ted Jones Playhouse beginning February 22 for a limited run. Tickets are available now....
'Picture Middlesex County' Contest Returns For Fall 2023
by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2023
This fall, Middlesex County's photography contest, Picture Middlesex County, is back by popular demand. The contest runs from September 21-November 30, 2023, and is open to all New Jersey residents. Three winners will be selected by a judging committee from the County to receive postcards featuring...
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal the Winner of the July 2023 Go Try PlayWrite Contest
by Stephi Wild - August 17, 2023
The July Go Try PlayWrite winner is Steven D. Miller for his pieceIamb and You Are Too ...
Registration Open for The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2023
Discover the immersive experience awaiting you at The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center. Explore the life and work of Oscar Hammerstein, one of theater's most influential figures. Step into history and uncover the magic of his legacy....
Women Who Rock Launches 2023 Rising Star Contest for Western Pennsylvania
by Stephi Wild - June 29, 2023
Submissions will be open July 1st through August 31st for the 2023 Women Who Rock™ Rising Star Contest presented by The Vault Recording Studio, Sing Sing Sing!, and the Rowland School of Business at Point Park University. ...
Boston Baroque to Launch Social Media Contest - The Ornament Challenge
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 28, 2023
Boston Baroque is launching a social media contest, where one grand prize winner will win a chance to travel to Boston in October 2023....
Applications Open for OHMTEC's Third Annual Hammerstein International Youth Solo Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 06, 2023
Registration has begun for The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center’s (OHMTEC) third annual Hammerstein International Youth Solo Contest....
Northern Arizona Playwriting Showcase Opens Contest
by Blair Ingenthron - March 05, 2023
On March 1, 2023, the Northern Arizona Playwriting Showcase (NAPS) will launch its 14th annual 10-minute play contest. The showcase will be held the weekend of September 15th....
Liverpool to Host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 10, 2022
The BBC has announced that the 67th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Liverpool, with the Grand Final of the Contest to be on Saturday 13 May 2023....
Glasgow and Liverpool Remain Contenders to be 2023 Eurovision Host City
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 28, 2022
The BBC has provided an update on the bidding process for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, and confirmed that two cities, Glasgow and Liverpool, remain in competition to be the 2023 host city....
SAUZA® AGAVE COCKTAILS Launches Que Viva Mariachi Contest
by Marina Kennedy - August 19, 2022
This Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), Sauza® Agave Cocktails is looking to encourage people to get busy living by spending valuable time with family and friends over flavorful drinks and music....
THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST Comes to Laurel Little Theatre Next Year
by Stephi Wild - August 18, 2022
Happy Fourth of July! The burgers are prepped, the brownies are out of the oven, and the Miss Firecracker Contest is about to begin!...
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 12, 2022
The shortlist of seven UK cities that could host next year's Eurovision Song Contest has been revealed....
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