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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.

NBC's New Music Series AMERICAN SONG CONTEST Now Open to Submissions Photo NBC's New Music Series AMERICAN SONG CONTEST Now Open to Submissions
by TV News Desk - June 08, 2021

“American Song Contest” is looking for artists, signed or independent, who own the stage and captivate an audience with original music. No Covers! No Tribute Bands! Original Songs ONLY! ...


Applications Open for OHMTEC's Third Annual Hammerstein International Youth Solo Cont Photo 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....


NBC Announces AMERICAN SONG CONTEST Contestants Photo NBC Announces AMERICAN SONG CONTEST Contestants
by Michael Major - March 03, 2022

The 56 artists span a wide range of performers, from undiscovered talent, up-and-coming new artists, and rising stars to established and legendary icons. From the producers of “Eurovision Song Contest” and “The Voice,” the all-live music competition series, hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson. C...


DEAR EVAN HANSEN Essay Contest Open for Entries from 11th and 12th Grade Students Photo DEAR EVAN HANSEN Essay Contest Open for Entries from 11th and 12th Grade Students
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 31, 2022

 Dear Evan Hansen, The Broadway Education Alliance and Gotham Writers Workshop is inviting 11th and 12th grade students across North America to write a college-application style essay for the 4th annual Dear Evan Hansen College Essay Writing Contest....


Gibson Gives Comes Together With John Lennon Songwriting Contest Photo Gibson Gives Comes Together With John Lennon Songwriting Contest
by A.A. Cristi - September 21, 2020

 In honor of John Lennon's 80th birthday, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (JLSC) have announced a partnership with Gibson Gives--the iconic American instrument brand's charitable arm--to support musicianship, music education and songwriting for people of ...


BBC Confirms UK Will Host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest Photo BBC Confirms UK Will Host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 25, 2022

The BBC has issued a statement announcing it has accepted the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)’s invitation to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest in the United Kingdom in 2023....


K-Pop Star AleXa Representing Oklahoma Wins NBC's AMERICAN SONG CONTEST Photo K-Pop Star AleXa Representing Oklahoma Wins NBC's AMERICAN SONG CONTEST
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022

AleXa, a K-pop artist who represented her home state of Oklahoma, was crowned the winner of NBC’s “American Song Contest.” The winner was announced during last night's Grand Final as the top 10 artists took the stage one last time. Representing Oklahoma, AleXa’s original song “Wonderland” won Americ...


THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST Comes to Laurel Little Theatre Next Year Photo 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!...


Mailer Tuchman Media Launches 'DieRy' Monologue Challenge to Aid The Actors Fund Photo Mailer Tuchman Media Launches 'DieRy' Monologue Challenge to Aid The Actors Fund
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 10, 2020

Today, Mailer Tuchman Media, in collaboration with The Actors Fund, launched the #DieRyMonologueChallenge, a social media contest for aspiring actors, tied to the release of the production company’s latest film DieRy, a thriller set in the modern day of social media, which premieres August 25 on iTu...


EUROVISION SONG CONTEST Musical in Development From Will Ferrell and More Photo 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!...


Applications Open For Fifth Annual Hammerstein International Youth Solo Contest  Photo 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. ...


7th Annual October Project Poetry Contest Runs Through April Is Poetry Month Photo 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 ...


Snoop Dogg & Kelly Clarkson to Host AMERICAN SONG CONTEST on NBC Photo Snoop Dogg & Kelly Clarkson to Host AMERICAN SONG CONTEST on NBC
by Michael Major - February 14, 2022

Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson have been named hosts of NBC’s upcoming musical competition series “American Song Contest.” From the producers of “Eurovision Song Contest” and “The Voice,” “American Song Contest” brings the musical phenomenon to America. The series will run for eight weeks on Monday n...


Italy Wins 2021 Eurovision Song Contest Photo Italy Wins 2021 Eurovision Song Contest
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2021

Italy has been crowned the winner of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest! It was their third win at the competition, and their first since 1990....


Applications Open for OHMTEC's Third Annual Hammerstein International Youth Solo Cont Photo 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....


MerleFest, Presented By Window World, Announces 2021 Festival This September Photo MerleFest, Presented By Window World, Announces 2021 Festival This September
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2021

Festivalgoers and music fans worldwide will be delighted to know that MerleFest, presented by Window World, will officially reconvene September 16-19, on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina....


NBC's New Music Series AMERICAN SONG CONTEST Now Open to Submissions Photo NBC's New Music Series AMERICAN SONG CONTEST Now Open to Submissions
by TV News Desk - June 08, 2021

“American Song Contest” is looking for artists, signed or independent, who own the stage and captivate an audience with original music. No Covers! No Tribute Bands! Original Songs ONLY! ...


Registration Open for The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center Photo 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....


Kalush Orchestra Receives Permission From the Ukraine Government to Tour Europe Ahead of Eurovision Song Contest
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2022

The Kalush Orchestra has been given permission from the Ukraine government to tour across Europe ahead of their appearance on the Eurovision Song Contest next month....


Seven UK Cities in the Running to Host Eurovision
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....


Kumu Kahua Theatre And Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The Winner Of The November 2021 Go Photo Kumu Kahua Theatre And Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The Winner Of The November 2021 Go Try PlayWrite Contest
by A.A. Cristi - December 15, 2021

The November Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play Da Haole Girl. The contest prompt was: A Thanksgiving situation.  A 10 page (maximum) scene describing bringing your new significant other from the continental US to Thanksgiving with your local Hawai'i family....


Applications Open for OHMTEC's Third Annual Hammerstein International Youth Solo Cont Photo 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....


Review: THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST at Live Theatre Workshop Photo 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!...


'Ukulele Picnic in Hawai'i Announces Postponement of Annual Event Photo 'Ukulele Picnic in Hawai'i Announces Postponement of Annual Event
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 15, 2021

The annual ‘Ukulele Picnic in Hawai‘i regrets to announce a postponement of its event, featuring local and international ‘ukulele musicians, to September 2021....


Write Out Loud 2025 Winners Revealed Photo 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....






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