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Imogen Stubbs Will Lead A THING OF BEAUTY UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026

Imogen Stubbs will reprise her role as filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl in A THING OF BEAUTY, opening at Tabard Theatre in West London on 1 February, followed by venues in Cheltenham, Salford, Oxford, Norwich, Guildford, and Windsor through 6 March.

Interview: Shelly Goldstein of NAMI Benefit - Catalina Jazz Club
by Gavin Glynn - Oct 18, 2026

She is also one of the busiest writers of high profile award shows in Hollywood, New York and the UK.  She frequently works punching up screenplays and writing special material, comedy and song lyrics for performers. Shelly has doctored scripts or written special material for such artists as Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Sharon Stone, Jimmy Kimmel, Liza Minnelli, Larry Wilmore, James Earl Jones, Kathy Bates, Billy Connolly, Samuel L Jackson, Richard Kind, Jay Leno, Morgan Freeman, Laraine Newman, Hannah Einbinder, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Princess Caroline of Monaco and Yoko Ono. Recently, Shelly is known for writing  Sherlock & Daughter (2025), Legend of the Bog (2009) and Flying with Byrd (2011). Shelly is at Catalina’s on Nov 1 in the 4th Annual NAMI Benefit concert (National Alliance for Mental Health.) Produced by Dianne Fraser, MD’d by Brad Ellis. m/event/fraser-entertainment-group-presents-you-catalina-jazz-club-tickets/14297244

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION and More Set for Royal Albert Hall’s Films in Concert 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026

The world premiere of The Shawshank Redemption will headline the Royal Albert Hall’s Films in Concert slate for 2027, which also includes the first UK performances of Moana and Pixar’s Up, plus more.

Russell Gunn & BLACKHAWK Release AFRIKAN-AMERIKAN BOOK OF THE DEAD
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026

Trumpeter and composer Russell Gunn released the second single from his new album, a seven-song project drawing inspiration from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead and recontextualizing it through African American experiences.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Presents 19 NFB Films in Inaugural Program
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026

The National Film Board of Canada's landmark works, including films by Norman McLaren and Theodore Ushev, will be featured in continuous screenings at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles.

Seth MacFarlane Commissions Fanfares for LA Chamber Orchestra
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026

Seth MacFarlane curates new film composer fanfares for Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, featuring John Williams, Thomas Newman and more in 2027-28.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Opens in Los Angeles
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, opened its doors to the public at Los Angeles's Exposition Park. The museum celebrates the tradition of visual storytelling across cultures and centuries, from prehistoric cave paintings to illustration, comics, cinema, and murals.

Mellody Hobson Talks Lucas Museum With George Lucas on GMA
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026

Mellody Hobson sat down with Robin Roberts on GMA to discuss the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, co-founded with husband George Lucas.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Open in Los Angeles
by Rachel Stone - Sep 20, 2026

Co-founders George Lucas and Mellody Hobson hosted the opening night gala for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a new cultural institution dedicated to visual storytelling from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary screen art.

THE FLUX CAPACITORS to Perform at THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS 40th Anniversary
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026

The 80s tribute band will perform at a charity celebration in Los Angeles featuring original cast members Laura Summer, Maurice LaMarche and Phil LaMarr, plus a live script reading and special screening.

FOLKZ Single from Russell Gunn & BLACKHAWK Album Out Now
by Rachel Stone - Sep 11, 2026

Russell Gunn releases the first single from AFRIKAN-AMERIKAN BOOK OF THE DEAD, a seven-song album drawing from ancient Egyptian texts and African American experience. The album features Gunn's new sextet with saxophonist Kendrick Smith, trombonist Andre Hayward, and others.

Esperanza Spalding and Terence Blanchard to Join PAC NYC ICONS OF CULTURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026

PAC NYC will host jazz artists Esperanza Spalding and Terence Blanchard for intimate conversations and live performances as part of its ICONS OF CULTURE series celebrating American popular music.

SPIRITED AWAY: MOVIE & GAMING MUSIC To Be Performed By Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 23, 2026

The highly anticipated “Spirited Away” concert by Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra brings the fun and excitement from the big and small screen to the concert stage this month. 

D23 Showcase to Reveal Tomorrowland Reimagining, Journey Into Imagination Plans
by Rachel Stone - Aug 16, 2026

Neil Patrick Harris hosted the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at Anaheim's Honda Center, where Disney Experiences leaders detailed upcoming projects at parks worldwide.

STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU to Stream on Disney+
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

Lucasfilm will debut the film STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU on Disney+, alongside a companion podcast and a new LEGO STAR WARS animated special.

Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra to Perform SPIRITED AWAY Film and Video Game Music Concert
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026

Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra will perform music from SPIRITED AWAY, THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, STAR WARS and video games at The Concourse in Chatswood.

SF Symphony to Open 2026-27 Season with Hilary Hahn at Opening Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

Violinist Hilary Hahn will join the San Francisco Symphony for its season-opening gala, part of a month of programming led by Giancarlo Guerrero featuring Samara Joy, Gregory Alan Isakov and Fantastic Negrito.

Review: TAO OF GLASS, @sohoplace
by Franco Milazzo - Jul 31, 2026

Six years after its debut in Manchester, My Neighbour Totoro director Phelim McDermott takes centre stage in this emotionally piercing collaboration with iconic composer Philip Glass to London.

CARRIE: THE MUSICAL to Make Professional Miami Premiere at True Mirage Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026

True Mirage Theater will present the professional Miami premiere of Carrie: The Musical,, marking the company's first full-scale musical in its new permanent home, with Emma Van Assche making her professional debut in the lead role.

Interview: John Alexander of New film COPELAND and the journey of Stewart Copeland!
by Shanti M Kennedy - Jul 11, 2026

Stewart Copeland is harnessed in COPELAND, weaving a web of whimsical opportunities that he expertly spun into reality. With a knack for saying yes to outlandish ideas and running with them, he has transformed his dreams into tangible achievements.