NBC Commits $500,000 to Support High School Theater Programs with Launch of R.I.S.E. AMERICA
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2018 Inspired by the network's upcoming Jason Katims drama RISE, which premieres Tuesday, March 13 and follows the effects a high school theatre department has on its surrounding community, NBC is launching R.I.S.E. America, a program that grants a half-million dollars to high school theatre programs acr...
NAACP Announces Open Voting for 49th NAACP Image Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2017 For the first time in its award show history, voting for the 49th NAACP Image Awards will be open to the public. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite nominees in 36 different categories across film, television, and music.... by Robert Diamond - March 16, 2018 ...
The Musical Theater Project to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of OKLAHOMA! with 'OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNIN' Concert
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2017 The Musical Theater Project (TMTP) will produce a new multi-media concert, 'Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin': The Impact of Oklahoma!' for two performances on Saturday, October 14 (7pm) at Stocker Arts Center at Lorain County Community College, and Sunday, October 15 (3pm) at The Ohio Theatre at Playhou...
NBC Announces Plan to Foster Female Directors with Goal of Gender Parity Across Scripted Series
by Caryn Robbins - August 03, 2017 NBC is supercharging its inclusion efforts with “Female Forward,” a new annual initiative focused on female directors and a commitment to work toward gender parity among scripted series directors across the network....
Disney/ABC, CBS, The Onion Join Exciting Lineup at BANFF Connect LA
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2017 The Banff World Media Festival is thrilled to announce compelling/notable panels with Disney|ABC and CBS featuring visionary leaders behind some of their hit shows...
FUUGO launches industry first OTT Orchestration platform at 2018 NAB Show.
by Macon Prickett - April 06, 2018 Fuugo, the leading Cloud OTT Orchestration platform provider, announced today at the National Association for Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, the official launch of Fuugo Symphony, the industry's first fully integrated orchestration platform....
Michael Loong Releases MY ECO-WORLD, MADE IN CHINA
by Christina Mancuso - February 09, 2017 Michael Loong observed that the current government policy of economic and social development is not sustainable, prolonging and exacerbating the current hardships and miseries of its people. In his debut book, he proposes an ideology and the steps to make China a place where its citizens can proudly...
NAACP Releases Statement Regarding the 90th Annual Academy Awards
by Macon Prickett - March 06, 2018 The NAACP congratulates all of the Oscar nominees and winners. In particular, we want to acknowledge the positive characters of color that are increasingly being portrayed on the big screen. This has been a goal of the NAACP in its ongoing work with the Hollywood community....
CANNABIZ Mini-Documentary Series Gets Fitting 4/20 Premiere on 420TV
by Macon Prickett - April 19, 2018 'Cannabiz,' an original mini-documentary series from 420TV, is set to make its fitting debut on the VOD channel Friday, April 20 (or '420 day'), now considered an international holiday for marijuana lovers. Hosted by former MTV 'Total Request Live' ('TRL') host and social entrepreneur Quddus, the fa...
'Battlefield Earth' Audiobook Nominated for Two Audie Awards
by Christina Mancuso - March 24, 2017 Following a successful release in 2016, the unabridged multicast audiobook for L. Ron Hubbard's bestselling novel, 'Battlefield Earth' has been nominated for two Audie Awards, the premiere competition for the audiobook industry. The nominations were announced by the Audio Publishers Association....
Stories on Stage to Present LEAPS OF FAITH at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016 Stories on Stage presents 'Leaps of Faith' on Saturday, January 14 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204....
NBC Commits $500,000 to Support High School Theater Programs with Launch of R.I.S.E. AMERICA
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2018 Inspired by the network's upcoming Jason Katims drama RISE, which premieres Tuesday, March 13 and follows the effects a high school theatre department has on its surrounding community, NBC is launching R.I.S.E. America, a program that grants a half-million dollars to high school theatre programs acr...
FTA Partners with PerformerStuff.com to Launch New Theater Casting Platform
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2017 Florida Theatrical Association (FTA) and Generation Productions announce a new partnership with PerformerStuff.com, which has launched this week the site's new audition casting feature for future productions....
Scriptation Secures Series B Financing from Oscar and Emmy Winners
by Macon Prickett - April 19, 2018 Scriptation, the industry-leading script reader and annotation app for film and TV professionals backed by award-winning Hollywood players, today announced the closing of its Series B financing round....
Leeza Gibbons Talks Latest Breakthroughts for Alzheimer's Prevention on Today's DR. OZ
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2016 Today, DR. OZ is cutting your Alzheimer's risk because with more research, breakthroughs and potential cures on the horizon than ever before, the time to take action is now...
Highly Anticipated Cereal Hits Shelves -- Kellogg's' Unveils New Cinnamon Frosted Flakes
by Marina Kennedy - November 15, 2016 As Kellogg's Frosted Flakes fans took to social media to describe cinnamon on our cerealas a "game changer," and the "best idea [they] have ever had," we knew it was time to listen to their rumbling stomachs. Which is why this November, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes is bringin...
Farm Cut Announces Healthy Catering, Offering Comfort Foods Made from Superfoods
by Marina Kennedy - March 03, 2018 Farm Cut, a prepared meals company, announces the launch of its corporate catering service, featuring customized and la carte menus available for delivery across New York City. Farm Cut and its founder, Chef Lindsey Becker, are on a mission to redefine healthy eating by providing good-for-you food t...
Banff Connect LA Announces Headline Feature Interview
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2017 The Banff World Media Festival is proud to announce a Feature Interview to headline its must-attend one day conference, BANFF Connect LA....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - truTV Premieres LAFF MOBB'S LAFF TRACKS 1/3
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2017 Turner's truTV today announced the premiere date for its upcoming series LAFF MOBB'S LAFF TRACKS, set to debut on Wednesday, January 3 at 11:00PM ET/PT....
Smashburger Introduces Turkey Burger To National Menu
by Marina Kennedy - May 23, 2017 Smashburger's latest menu innovation is also its newest way to burger. For the first time in the company's history, Smashburger will include turkey burgers alongside its existing menu line of iconic burger options. Now, Smashburger guests can craft their own unique turkey burger with Smashbu...
ESPN Signs NFL Insider Adam Schefter to New Multi-Year Extension
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2016 ESPN has signed NFL Insider Adam Schefter, one of sports media's preeminent reporters, to a new multi-year contract extension....
The Performance Project at University Settlement Presents TRASH LORD: DOMESTICATION
by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2018 Sophia just went through a bad breakup. We've all been there, but this is a game changer… You're invited to witness a reconsideration of many persona's that comprise Sophia, a self proclaimed Trash Lord, who's tidied up too much, and even been domesticated, to fit under the arm of a man that probabl...
Record Netflix, HBO NOW, Amazon Video & More with New Mobile App PlayOn Cloud
by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2016 MediaMall Technologies Inc. today announced the launch of its PlayOn Cloud service and iOS app, which will empower users to record their favorite movies and TV shows from popular streaming services including Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu and HBO NOW to watch offline on an iPhone, iPad, PC or Mac.... |