PB Photo Centre CEO Fatima NeJame Joins Committee for 4th Annual NY Portfolio Review
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2016 Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced that she has been selected to be one the reviewers at the prestigious fourth annual New York Portfolio Review....
WATCH: Royal Albert Hall Recreates The World's First Ever Commercial Christmas Card
by Marianka Swain - December 15, 2016 To celebrate the festive season, the Royal Albert Hall has recreated the world's first ever commercial Christmas card - designed by Sir Henry Cole, instrumental in creating the iconic venue - using 14 stars from its glittering past....
Golden Door International Film Festival to Award 4th Annual Scholarships
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2016 The Golden Door International Film Festival (GDIFF) will be awarding more than $5000 in scholarships to Jersey City students, as well as to filmmakers of movies spotlighting autism awareness, at a ceremony to be held March 14th....
VIDEO: Alan Rickman, Jon Polito & More Honored in Emmy Awards 'In Memoriam'
by Caryn Robbins - September 19, 2016 Recording artist Tori Kelly performed a moving tribute to those lost this year in the television industry on last night's 68th ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS....
BIGMOUTH Coming to Wharton Center
by Tyler Peterson - December 16, 2015 Speeches throughout history have attempted to exhort masses to rebellion or to war; to raise the dead, praise the dead, or to comfort their families. In BIGMOUTH, world-wide sensation, Belgian artist, Valentijn Dhaenens takes portions of these speeches and emphasizes their importance through use of ...
Tony Nominee Josh Gad to Pen 'Gorgeous George' Biopic for WWE Studios
by Caryn Robbins - October 14, 2015 Tony nominee Josh Gad is set to co-pen a 'Gorgeous George' biopic with Ryan Dixon for WWE Studios....
FUSION Named Exclusive Media Partner of Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards
by Tyler Peterson - April 20, 2016 The Muhammad Ali Center today announced that FUSION will serve as the exclusive media partner for the 2016 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards. FUSION is a multi-platform media company that champions a diverse, inclusive America with content that informs, provokes, and entertains. The 2016 Muhammad Ali...
Elisabeth Moss to Star Opposite Liev Schreiber in Boxing Drama THE BLEEDER
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2015 Deadline reports that Elisabeth Moss, who recently received a Tony nomination for her starring role in Broadway's THE HEIDI CHORNICLES, has signed on to the cast of THE BLEEDER....
BET Networks Announce 2015 Urbanworld Film Festival Slate
by Caryn Robbins - August 27, 2015 The 19th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival (www.urbanworld.org), presented by BET Networks (BET) with founding sponsor HBO, today announced all of the films that will be showcased....
BWW Review: Boxing and Elegant Moves Join Forces in MKE Rep's Powerful THE ROYALE
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - October 12, 2016 Two men enclosed in a boxing ring--one black and one white-vie for the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship and a transformative match that might knock out race relations for decades to come. Milwaukee Repertory Theaer imports Marco Ramiriez's The Royale to the Stiemke Studio in sophisticated style...
Golden Door International Film Festival to Award 4th Annual Scholarships
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2016 The Golden Door International Film Festival (GDIFF) will be awarding more than $5000 in scholarships to Jersey City students, as well as to filmmakers of movies spotlighting autism awareness, at a ceremony to be held March 14th....
'Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story' Set for Parkinson's Benefit Screening at Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society
by Louisa Brady - June 19, 2016 On Sunday, July 10th at 6pm, the Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society "Documentary Films Series" will present Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation's "TeamFox for Parkinson's Disease Research program."...
VIDEO: Alan Rickman, Jon Polito & More Honored in Emmy Awards 'In Memoriam'
by Caryn Robbins - September 19, 2016 Recording artist Tori Kelly performed a moving tribute to those lost this year in the television industry on last night's 68th ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS....
Life Long Dreams: ICONS Brings Pop Culture Fashion Extravaganza to Sam's Town Live! 11/12
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2016 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall will welcome back Las Vegas non-profit Life Long Dreams for their second-annual fundraiser event. The organization will present a musical, dancing and fashion extravaganza, "ICONS," at Sam's Town Live! on Saturday, Nov. 12. "ICONS" pays tribute to many pop culture ...
'The Human iPod' Nicole Pesce to Perform in Peoria This Week
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016 This Wednesday, January 20, Nicole Pesce entertains audiences with her unique blend of virtuosity, humor and pizzazz....
ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI Starts Tonight Donmar Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016 Sope Dirisu will portray iconic boxer Muhammad Ali in Kemp Powers's play ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI, beginning tonight at the Donmar Warehouse....
OWN Remembers Muhammed Ali With Re-Airing of Interview from THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - June 06, 2016 In memory of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present a special re-airing of the boxer's rare television interview from “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 2001 to air this today, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN....
Billy Crystal Working on Musical Stage Adaptation of MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - September 15, 2016 Tony Award winner Billy Crystal stopped by this month's WTF Podcast with Marc MARON to talk about his long-time career in show business, standup comedy, TV and movies....
Woodstock Film Festival Announces 2016 Trailblazer, Lifetime and Fiercely Independent Award Recipients
by Richard Best - August 31, 2016 The Woodstock Film Festival announced that its honorary Fiercely Independent Award will be presented by Actor Ben Foster to Oren Moverman, an Israeli-American film director, screenwriter, producer, and former journalist based in New York City....
BWW Blog: Christopher Panella - Adios, 2016! My Favorite Moments
by Guest Blogger: Christopher Panella - December 28, 2016 2016 is officially ending, and while much of the year was filled with major upsets (RIP David Bowie, Carrie Fisher, Prince, Muhammad Ali, Carrie, Alan Rickman, and many others) and some seriously stressful moments (2016 presidential election, I'm looking at you!), the year had bright moments too! Th...
Production Underway for HBO Muhammad Ali Documentary from LeBron James
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2016 An untitled HBO Entertainment multi-part documentary about the life and career of Muhammad Ali from LeBron James and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Entertainment...
Pele and Muhammad Ali Memorabilia Up for Auction in ICONS & IDOLS: SPORTS 2016
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2016 Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house to the stars, has announced Icons & Idols: Sports 2016, an unprecedented collection of sports memorabilia to be offered at auction today, December 3rd, 2016....
Spike TV to Present ROOTS OF FIGHT PRESENTS: ALI: BIRTH OF THE GREATEST, 9/9
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2016 Spike TV takes a look back at this historical, unforgettable night in ROOTS OF FIGHT PRESENTS: ALI: BIRTH OF THE GREATEST....
VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Pays Tribute to Muhammad Ali With Help from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
by - June 07, 2016 On last night's LATE SHOW, host Stephen Colbert honored the great Muhammad Ali, with help from a man who knew him well: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. ...
BET Networks to Air Live Commercial-Free Coverage of Muhammad Ali Memorial Service
by Caryn Robbins - June 09, 2016 BET Networks mourns the death of Muhammad Ali and commemorates his legacy with the BET News special, BET Remembers Muhammad Ali: The Memorial Service Friday, June 10... |