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.
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts to Host Symphony Appreciation Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2016
Enjoy a free simulcast at the Tobin Center Riverwalk Plaza of the San Antonio Symphony's performance of the Beethoven Violin Concerto followed by Mahler's monumental 'Titan' Symphony at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 3, 2016....
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2016
Enjoy a free simulcast at the Tobin Center Riverwalk Plaza of the San Antonio Symphony's performance of the Beethoven Violin Concerto followed by Mahler's monumental 'Titan' Symphony at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 3, 2016....
Deadline Approaching for 2016 Maple Leaf Farms Discover Duck Recipe Contest
by Marina Kennedy - May 17, 2016
Professional chefs and culinary students are encouraged to submit entries to the Maple Leaf Farms 2016 Discover Duck Recipe Contest for a chance at more than $20,000 in cash prizes. Submissions are being accepted now through June 5, 2016....
by Marina Kennedy - May 17, 2016
Professional chefs and culinary students are encouraged to submit entries to the Maple Leaf Farms 2016 Discover Duck Recipe Contest for a chance at more than $20,000 in cash prizes. Submissions are being accepted now through June 5, 2016....
Amazon Announces the Third Indie Literary Prize for Spanish-Language Authors
by Christina Mancuso - May 17, 2016
(AMZN)-Amazon announced today the third Indie Literary Prize for Spanish-language authors. Independent authors can submit their previously unpublished fiction and non-fiction works through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), making their stories available to millions of readers around the world, and qua...
by Christina Mancuso - May 17, 2016
(AMZN)-Amazon announced today the third Indie Literary Prize for Spanish-language authors. Independent authors can submit their previously unpublished fiction and non-fiction works through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), making their stories available to millions of readers around the world, and qua...
Jewish Plays Project Announces REDDER BLOOD as Winner of 2016 Playwriting Contest
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2016
Jewish Plays Project (Artistic Director, David Winitsky) is proud to announce Helen Murray Pafumi has won the 2016 Jewish Playwriting Contest for her play 'Redder Blood,' selected from a high-quality pool of 204 submission and vetted by 50 artists as well as over 450 Community members across the cou...
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2016
Jewish Plays Project (Artistic Director, David Winitsky) is proud to announce Helen Murray Pafumi has won the 2016 Jewish Playwriting Contest for her play 'Redder Blood,' selected from a high-quality pool of 204 submission and vetted by 50 artists as well as over 450 Community members across the cou...
Sondra Lee Signs on for Film Forum's GREASE Screening
by TV News Desk - May 10, 2016
Film Forum has added an additional guest to their Sunday, May 15 screening of GREASE: Broadway legend Sondra Lee....
by TV News Desk - May 10, 2016
Film Forum has added an additional guest to their Sunday, May 15 screening of GREASE: Broadway legend Sondra Lee....
L. Ron Hubbard Presents 'Writers of the Future Volume 32'
by Christina Mancuso - May 05, 2016
L. Ron Hubbard Presents 'Writers of the Future Volume 32' with its introduction of 13 new winning writers and 12 artists has now officially released and is available broadly, including at Amazon.com, and in Barnes & Noble, and Books-a-Million. In its starred review, Publishers Weekly claimed the ann...
by Christina Mancuso - May 05, 2016
L. Ron Hubbard Presents 'Writers of the Future Volume 32' with its introduction of 13 new winning writers and 12 artists has now officially released and is available broadly, including at Amazon.com, and in Barnes & Noble, and Books-a-Million. In its starred review, Publishers Weekly claimed the ann...
Palm Beach Poetry Festival Announces Winners of Ekphrastic Poetry Contest
by Tyler Peterson - May 03, 2016
Susan R. Williamson, Director of the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, today announced the five top winners of this year's Ekphrastic Poetry Contest, in which writers were encouraged to submit original poems inspired by 10 Plein Air works from the WILD exhibit at Old School Square's Cornell Museum....
by Tyler Peterson - May 03, 2016
Susan R. Williamson, Director of the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, today announced the five top winners of this year's Ekphrastic Poetry Contest, in which writers were encouraged to submit original poems inspired by 10 Plein Air works from the WILD exhibit at Old School Square's Cornell Museum....
E-hydrate' Launches Photo Contest on Social Media
by Marina Kennedy - May 03, 2016
E-hydrate, the maker of natural Protein On-the-Go, hydration drink mixes and energy gels, launched a photo contest that will be hosted exclusively on social media. The winner will receive a $1,000 Target gift card. With over 250,000 fans on Facebook, the contest is expected to reach a large audience...
by Marina Kennedy - May 03, 2016
E-hydrate, the maker of natural Protein On-the-Go, hydration drink mixes and energy gels, launched a photo contest that will be hosted exclusively on social media. The winner will receive a $1,000 Target gift card. With over 250,000 fans on Facebook, the contest is expected to reach a large audience...
Eurovision Song Contest Finale to Air LIVE Exclusively on Logo, 5/14
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016
Logo announced today that the network will be the first U.S. home of the annual Eurovision Song Contest and will air the 61st annual Grand Final live and commercial free on Saturday, May 14 at 3PM ET on Logo....
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016
Logo announced today that the network will be the first U.S. home of the annual Eurovision Song Contest and will air the 61st annual Grand Final live and commercial free on Saturday, May 14 at 3PM ET on Logo....
Chicago Scots to Host 30th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games, 6/17-18
by Tyler Peterson - April 28, 2016
The largest Scottish cultural organization in North America, the CHICAGO SCOTS, celebrates three decades of providing entertainment and Scottish culture with a modern twist this June, with their annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Taking place Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18 at Hamil...
by Tyler Peterson - April 28, 2016
The largest Scottish cultural organization in North America, the CHICAGO SCOTS, celebrates three decades of providing entertainment and Scottish culture with a modern twist this June, with their annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Taking place Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18 at Hamil...
Winning Writers Awards Jude Nutter and Marilyn Taylor $1,500 Each for Outstanding Poetry
by Christina Mancuso - April 15, 2016
Winning Writers is pleased to announce the results from its thirteenth annual Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest. Jude Nutter of St. Paul, Minnesota won the Tom Howard Prize of $1,500 for a poem in any style or genre, for 'The Shipping Forecast'. Marilyn L. Taylor of Madison, Wisconsin won the ...
by Christina Mancuso - April 15, 2016
Winning Writers is pleased to announce the results from its thirteenth annual Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest. Jude Nutter of St. Paul, Minnesota won the Tom Howard Prize of $1,500 for a poem in any style or genre, for 'The Shipping Forecast'. Marilyn L. Taylor of Madison, Wisconsin won the ...
bergenPAC Announces Slogan Contest; Deadline March 18
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
bergenPAC, located at 30 N Van Brunt Street in Englewood NJ, is updating its slogan with a slogan contest....
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
bergenPAC, located at 30 N Van Brunt Street in Englewood NJ, is updating its slogan with a slogan contest....
Winning Writers Awards Announces Inaugural North Street Book Prizes for Excellence in Self-Publishing
by Christina Mancuso - February 15, 2016
Winning Writers is pleased to announce the results from its first annual North Street Book Prize competition for self-published books. Jenna Leigh Evans of Brooklyn, NY won first prize in Genre Fiction for her novel Prosperity. Gloria Taylor Weinberg of Fort Pierce, FL won first prize in Mainstream/...
by Christina Mancuso - February 15, 2016
Winning Writers is pleased to announce the results from its first annual North Street Book Prize competition for self-published books. Jenna Leigh Evans of Brooklyn, NY won first prize in Genre Fiction for her novel Prosperity. Gloria Taylor Weinberg of Fort Pierce, FL won first prize in Mainstream/...
VIDEO: Lady Gaga Performs 'Til It Happens to You' at PGA AWARDS; Announces Campus Acapella Contest
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2016
At Saturday night's 27th ANNUAL PRODUCERS GUILD OF AMERICA Awards, Lady Gaga took to the stage to perform 'Til It Happens to You.'...
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2016
At Saturday night's 27th ANNUAL PRODUCERS GUILD OF AMERICA Awards, Lady Gaga took to the stage to perform 'Til It Happens to You.'...
America's Home Improvement Expert Danny Lipford Launches National Contest
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2016
America's Home Improvement Expert Danny Lipford has launched his national 'Win Danny and His Crew' contest for 2016, just in time to rescue one homeowner from waning New Year's resolutions. For those who vowed to tackle projects around house this year, this popular contest could bring new inspiratio...
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2016
America's Home Improvement Expert Danny Lipford has launched his national 'Win Danny and His Crew' contest for 2016, just in time to rescue one homeowner from waning New Year's resolutions. For those who vowed to tackle projects around house this year, this popular contest could bring new inspiratio...
4th Quarter Winners Announced in International Writers of the Future Contest
by Christina Mancuso - January 14, 2016
The 4th Quarter winners of the 32nd year of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest were announced by Joni Labaqui, the contest Director. The winners are from Utah and Washington. Fourth Quarter Winners First Place - Jon Lasser of Washington Second Place - Stephen Merlino of Washing...
by Christina Mancuso - January 14, 2016
The 4th Quarter winners of the 32nd year of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest were announced by Joni Labaqui, the contest Director. The winners are from Utah and Washington. Fourth Quarter Winners First Place - Jon Lasser of Washington Second Place - Stephen Merlino of Washing...
Freeditorial Launches Literary Contest for 2016
by Christina Mancuso - January 06, 2016
Freeditorial.com, an online publisher of classic and contemporary literature, is excited to announce their annual literary contest....
by Christina Mancuso - January 06, 2016
Freeditorial.com, an online publisher of classic and contemporary literature, is excited to announce their annual literary contest....
Vermont Inn Holds 'Your American Dream' Essay Contest To Award $600,000 Country Property
by Robert Diamond - January 05, 2016
WEST DOVER, Vt., Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ The owners of the Deerfield Valley Inn (DVI) have announced an essay contest to award full ownership, free and clear, of the inn to the winning entrant. Entrants will submit an essay on the subject: 'This is my dream: To own a Vermont country inn property.'...
by Robert Diamond - January 05, 2016
WEST DOVER, Vt., Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ The owners of the Deerfield Valley Inn (DVI) have announced an essay contest to award full ownership, free and clear, of the inn to the winning entrant. Entrants will submit an essay on the subject: 'This is my dream: To own a Vermont country inn property.'...
MONARCH NYC Announces Pumpkin Carving Contest
by Marina Kennedy - October 21, 2015
Monarch rooftop bar on West 35th Street in New York City is having a pumpkin carving contest on Saturday, October 24th from 2 to 6 pm. There is no fee and the contest is for guests of all ages....
by Marina Kennedy - October 21, 2015
Monarch rooftop bar on West 35th Street in New York City is having a pumpkin carving contest on Saturday, October 24th from 2 to 6 pm. There is no fee and the contest is for guests of all ages....
Entourage Yearbooks Announces Winners of 6th Annual Yearbook Contest
by Christina Mancuso - October 16, 2015
In May of 2015, almost a thousand school yearbooks were submitted to the annual yearbook contest by Entourage Yearbooks. After careful review, the winners are ready to be announced. According to Sara Aniano, an Entourage representative, this year saw the most competitive entries in the six years tha...
by Christina Mancuso - October 16, 2015
In May of 2015, almost a thousand school yearbooks were submitted to the annual yearbook contest by Entourage Yearbooks. After careful review, the winners are ready to be announced. According to Sara Aniano, an Entourage representative, this year saw the most competitive entries in the six years tha...
The Adobe Theatre to Present THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST
by Sally Henry Fuller - September 13, 2015
The Miss Firecracker Contest opens at The ADOBE Theater on Friday, October 30th and runs 4 weekends through Sunday, November 22nd. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm with a special 'Pay What You Will' performance (to benefit the cast and crew) on Thursday November 12th at 7.30pm...
by Sally Henry Fuller - September 13, 2015
The Miss Firecracker Contest opens at The ADOBE Theater on Friday, October 30th and runs 4 weekends through Sunday, November 22nd. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm with a special 'Pay What You Will' performance (to benefit the cast and crew) on Thursday November 12th at 7.30pm...
13th Annual Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest is Launched
by Christina Mancuso - September 04, 2015
Now in its 13th year, the international Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest will award $1,500 for a poem in any style and $1,500 for a poem that rhymes or has a traditional style. 10 Honorable Mentions will receive $100 each. The top twelve entries will be published on WinningWriters.com and ann...
by Christina Mancuso - September 04, 2015
Now in its 13th year, the international Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest will award $1,500 for a poem in any style and $1,500 for a poem that rhymes or has a traditional style. 10 Honorable Mentions will receive $100 each. The top twelve entries will be published on WinningWriters.com and ann...
David Farland, Orson Scott Card, Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta and the Winner Twins Host Writers of the Future Writers Workshop
by Christina Mancuso - September 03, 2015
For over 30 years, the Writers of the Future Contest has been one of the premier writing contests in the science fiction and fantasy field, known not just for the awards ceremony and the prize money, but especially for the intensive week-long writing workshop taught by some of the biggest names in t...
by Christina Mancuso - September 03, 2015
For over 30 years, the Writers of the Future Contest has been one of the premier writing contests in the science fiction and fantasy field, known not just for the awards ceremony and the prize money, but especially for the intensive week-long writing workshop taught by some of the biggest names in t...
The Save the Earth Poetry Contest Announces Winners
by Christina Mancuso - August 31, 2015
John Felstiner, Professor Emeritus, Stanford University and Charles Weeden, The Weeden Foundation are delighted to announce the 2015 contest winners:...
by Christina Mancuso - August 31, 2015
John Felstiner, Professor Emeritus, Stanford University and Charles Weeden, The Weeden Foundation are delighted to announce the 2015 contest winners:...
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