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Film Composer Danny Elfman Releases Two Major Orchestral Works

Danny Elfman, known the world over for his scores to over 115 movies, adds two major orchestral works to his recorded catalog. The dynamic American conductor JoAnn Falletta directs the forces of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in this new studio recording, out now on Sony Classical. The Percussion Concerto was written for the Scottish virtuoso Colin Currie and was co-commissioned by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Listen to the new music now!
Tribeca Festival Unveils Lineup With Guests Including Andy Cohen, Steven Spielberg, and More

The 2024 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its lineup of talks with iconic artists, critically acclaimed directors, and multi-hyphenate entertainers, as well as reunions and retrospectives of venerable and lauded films and TV series. See the full lineup here!
Photos: Annette Bening Visits Daughter Ella Beatty at APPROPRIATE

Ella Beatty is making her Broadway debut as “River” in Appropriate, taking over for Elle Fanning. Beatty officially began performances earlier this week. Stopping by to show her support was Beatty's mother, actress Annette Bening. Check out photos here!
Photos: Ella Beatty Takes First Bows in APPROPRIATE on Broadway

Ella Beatty is making her Broadway debut as “River” in Appropriate, and officially began performances. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of her first bows here!
Chantal Akerman Exhibit Comes to Bozar This Month

From March 14 to July 21, 2024, Bozar, in collaboration with CINEMATEK and the Fondation Chantal Akerman, will present an exhibition dedicated to the Belgian filmmaker, writer, and artist Chantal Akerman.
Ella Beatty To Join The Company Of Broadway's APPROPRIATE

Broadway's critically acclaimed production of APPROPRIATE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will to welcome actress Ella Beatty to its cast when the production continues its limited  extended engagement at the Belasco Theatre in March.
FEUD: CAPOTE VS. THE SWANS Soundtrack Out Now

Hollywood Records and FX set the release of the original soundtrack to the FX eight-episode limited series, “FEUD: Capote Vs. The Swans,” with the main title theme by fifteen-time Academy Award nominee, Emmy and six-time GRAMMY winning composer Thomas Newman and score by composer Julia Newman.
Video: Watch the FEUD: CAPOTE VS. THE SWANS Trailer With Diane Lane, Tom Hollander, Jessica Lange & More

The trailer for season two of Ryan Murphy's Feud anthology has been released. Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans features Diane Lane as Slim Keith and Tom Hollander as Capote, Naomi Watts as Babe Paley, Chloë Sevigny as C.Z. Guest, and Calista Flockhart as Lee Radziwill. Watch the video, also featuring Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore, and Treat Williams.
The Orchard Project to Present an Industry Reading of Ned Van Zandt's DEL VALLE

The Orchard Project, the NYC and Saratoga-based non-profit arts development organization, will be presenting an industry reading of Ned Van Zandt’s new work Del Valle.
Review: BABY FOOT at Rogue Machine, The Henry Murray Stage At The Matrix Theatre

Sexy, gritty, funny, and adult, this recovery drama is a triumph for Rogue Machine playing through November 20
Metric Releases New Album 'Formentera II'

OUT NOW! Check out Metric's new album 'Formentera II' featuring their latest single. Get the latest updates on the band's music and tour dates. The tour (already sold out) will continue this coming week with stops in Toronto, London, Paris and Berlin before they head on a Central and South American tour for the rest of October. 
Photos: Go Inside The Los Angeles Philharmonic's Gala CELEBRATING FRANK GEHRY

This historic event, which marked the 20th anniversary of the iconic venue, featured Gustavo Dudamel and special guests, including the LA Phil’s Creative Chair for Jazz Herbie Hancock, dancer and choreographer Lucinda Childs, GRAMMY Award-winning R&B singer H.E.R. and violin soloist Geneva Lewis. Check out photos here!
Escape Artist Lovers Share New Alt-Rock Single 'Punctuation'

First premiered via Flaunt Magazine, the track’s accompanying video, directed by Shane McKenzie, perfectly encapsulates the band’s vision, showcasing glitched out b-roll footage of the band cut between scenes of Los Angeles on an old television screen. The track follows Escape Artist Lovers’ debut single, “Hey Motherf*cker,” released last month.
Miina to Release Debut EP 'Slow Motion' & Reveal First Single 'Pressure'

Victoria’s Miina will release debut EP Slow Motion and reveal the first single “Pressure”. Miina is the new musical project from the members of the much celebrated five-piece Carmanah. Laura is joined by her longstanding creative partners (Pat Ferguson, Lo Waight, Graham Keehn and Jamil Demers) who together cut their teeth as Carmanah.
Fast Romantics Release Summer Single 'F**k Yourself'

Side “Euphoria,” was mixed by Los Angeles-based producer Dave Schiffman (The Killers, Haim) and is busting with jubilant pop anthems, as electric as ever and teeming with a renewed sense of self and purpose. Side “Happiness” was mixed by Marcus Paquin (The National, Arcade Fire).
Fast Romantics Announce New LP 'Happiness + Euphoria'

Side “Euphoria,” was mixed by Los Angeles-based producer Dave Schiffman (The Killers, Haim) and is busting with jubilant pop anthems, as electric as ever and teeming with a renewed sense of self and purpose. Side “Happiness” was mixed by Marcus Paquin (The National, Arcade Fire) and is a lush, beautiful, lyrical collection of songs.
Complete Cast Announced for Oscar Isaac & Rachel Brosnahan Led THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW

BAM (The Brooklyn Academy of Music) has announced the full company and creative team for the first New York revival in 50 years of Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window. See how to purchase tickets!
Out Now: Mason Bates' PHILHARMONIA FANTASTIQUE, A New Animated Film By Gary Rydstrom And Jim Capobianco

Platoon has released the new animated film for composer Mason Bates' Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra, a 25-minute concerto for orchestra and animated film, for rent or purchase in 4K and surround sound audio on the AppleTV app and to stream on Apple Music.
Schuyler Fisk to Release 'Life After' From SAM & KATE Album

Schuyler Fisk’s latest single Life After from Sam & Kate will be released on Friday, October 28, 2022. The film Sam & Kate stars Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman, Academy Award winner Sissy Spacek, Jake Hoffman and Schuyler Fisk and can be seen in theaters November 11, 2022.
Mason Bates' PHILHARMONIA FANTASTIQUE to be Released With Animated Film By Gary Rydstrom And Jim Capobianco

On Friday, November 4, 2022, Platoon will release the new animated film for composer Mason Bates' Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra, a 25-minute concerto for orchestra and animated film described by John Williams 'the biggest step forward since Fantasia itself. A truly magnificent achievement.'

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