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.
Peacock to Live Stream Eurovision Song Contest Exclusively in the U.S.
by Michael Major - May 09, 2022
Beginning tomorrow, the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest will be available to stream exclusively on Peacock in the United States, both live and on-demand. This is the second year in a row that Peacock has exclusively streamed the Eurovision Song Contest in the United States. This year, Eurovision super...
Author Bruce Goldwell to Launch Summer Contest For Social Media Influencers For His DRAGON KEEPERS Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2022
Bruce Goldwell, an inspirational author is calling social media influencers all over the USA in the 'Summer Contest for Social Influencers' 2022. The contest will allow the participants to win bi-weekly prizes, monthly prizes, and a grand prize at the end of the contest....
Manhattan Comedy School and Gotham Comedy Club Present FUNNIEST PERSON IN FINANCE
by A.A. Cristi - April 18, 2022
Manhattan Comedy School and Gotham Comedy Club present the “Funniest Person in Finance” stand-up comedy contest. After two rounds, the finals will be held on April 18th, and will feature industry professionals working in finance with all levels of stand-up comedy experience. The contest will b...
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....
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....
4th Annual DEAR EVAN HANSEN College Essay Contest Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 23, 2022
Dear Evan Hansen, Broadway Education Alliance Inc. and Gotham Writers Workshop announced today that the 4th annual Dear Evan Hansen College Essay Writing Contest is open for submissions from 11th and 12th grade students across North America....
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 Cla...
Photos: Pittsburgh Public Theater Announces Winners Of The 28th Annual Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 01, 2022
Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the winners of the 28th Annual Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest. This year’s contest was held at the O'Reilly Theater on Monday, February 28 for invited guests and streamed live on Facebook....
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...
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....
New Circle Theatre Company Announces 2nd Annual BIPOC Writers 10-Minute Play Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2021
New Circle Theatre Company is a NYC company devoted to the development of new plays. In furthering the company's commitment to foster diversity, they have announced their second annual playwriting contest for new, ten-minute plays by playwrights of color....
Mixing It Up Productions Announces Playwriting Contest Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 26, 2021
Mixing It Up Productions has announced the winners of its Spring 2021 Full Length Playwriting Contest. ...
Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces Annual Playwriting Contest Winners
by A.A. Cristi - July 26, 2021
The judges have come to a consensus on the prizewinners for The 2021 Kumu Kahua/uhm Theatre Department Playwriting Contest....
BWW Review: JUST DESSERTS at Legacy Theatre
by Sean Fallon - June 20, 2021
JUST DESSERTS brings top talent to the Legacy Theatre, giving people yet another reason to visit the lovely town of Stony Creek, CT. This original musical keeps the audience entertained from start to finish with intrigue and suspense as to who will win a baking contest and whether it will be won w...
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! ...
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....
The Rockabilly Rumble is Now Accepting Submissions
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 07, 2021
“The newly formed Rockabilly Artists Alliance honors the roots and history of Rockabilly and the Rockabilly Rumble is great way to highlight artists and songwriters who continue to preserve the Rockabilly style,” says Jeff Cole, Executive Director of the RAA. ...
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....
'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....
Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Script Contest For Underrepresented Young Writers
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2021
Kansas City Actors Theatre is hosting a contest, “KCART Amplify: BIPOC Edition,” searching for high school and college level BIPOC (Black/Indigenous/People of Color) writers for our Radio Play series, Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre! ...
Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Script Contest for Underrepresented Young Writers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2021
Kansas City Actors Theatre is hosting a contest, “KCART Amplify: BIPOC Edition,” searching for high school and college level BIPOC (Black/Indigenous/People of Color) writers for our Radio Play series, Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre!...
Get Creative, Win Cash, And Join Afro'Dance New York's Virtual Global Dance Contest
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2021
Join talented dancers from all around the world by tuning into Afro'Dance New York's first-ever Martin Luther King Jr. Day virtual dance competition....
Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program Launches the Inaugural Young Native Actor's Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 04, 2021
In partnership with its annual Yale Young Native Playwright’s Contest, this year the Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program is launching the inaugural Young Native Actor’s Contest. The winners will be honored as part of their Annual New Native Play Festival in April....
Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program Announces Annual Young Playwrights Contest and December Workshops
by Stephi Wild - November 21, 2020
This December the Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program (YIPAP) will be offering two exciting free workshops for Native artists! Both programs will be hosted online on zoom. ...
Park Theatre Holds Virtual Halloween Costume Contest
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2020
Halloween will be a different experience for many individuals and families this year. To meet the surrounding communities' needs, Jaffrey's Park Theatre debuted a virtual Halloween Costume Contest last week. ...
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