On Today, Oct. 12, 6:30 pm, Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series will honor award-winning filmmakers JT Takagi, the Executive Director of Third World Newsreel, and Terence Nance, creator of HBO's Random Acts of Flyness, with the Reel Sisters Trailblazer award for their outstanding contributions to the film industry. Jules And The Jinks, a winner of AfroPunk's 2018 battle of the bands competition, will pay tribute to our honorees.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) is pleased to announce that actor and comedian Jim Carrey and British actress Emilia Clarke will be honored at the 2018 British Academy Britannia Awards. Carrey will receive the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy Presented by Jaguar Land Rover, while Clarke will receive the Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year.
On Friday, Oct. 12, 6:30 pm, Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series will honor award-winning filmmakers JT Takagi, the Executive Director of Third World Newsreel, and Terence Nance, creator of HBO's Random Acts of Flyness, with the Reel Sisters Trailblazer award for their outstanding contributions to the film industry. Jules And The Jinks, a winner of AfroPunk's 2018 battle of the bands competition, will pay tribute to our honorees.
Tonight is the the 70th Emmy Awards! Hosted by Colin Jost and Michael Che, the telecast will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles at 8:00 PM ET on NBC. BroadwayWorld will be updating live as winners are announced tonight, so make sure to check back throughout the night to find out if your favorite nominee won!
The Sept. 15 encore telecast of “Saturday Night Live,” with host Donald Glover and musical guest Glover as Childish Gambino, has averaged a 2.5 rating, 7 share in “live plus same day” household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research (with two markets currently unavailable due to Hurricane Florence) and a 0.8/5 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
The 70th Emmy Awards will telecast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, September 17, (8:00-11:00 PM ET/5:00-8:00 PM PT) on NBC. Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost and Michael Che will serve as co-hosts. The 70th Emmy Awards will be executive produced by Lorne Michaels (Saturday Night Live; The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon).
The Film Arcade today announced it has secured the US rights to the hilarious heart-warming comedy, FAMILY, written and directed by Laura Steinel. The film premiered at SXSW 2018 and stars Taylor Schilling ( Netflix's “Orange is the New Black”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”), Jessie Ennis (LIFE OF THE PARTY) and newcomer Bryn Vale. Additional cast includes Matt Walsh (HBO's “Veep”), Allison Tolman (“Fargo”) and Eric Edelstein (JURASSIC WORLD). FAMILY is set to be released theatrically by The Film Arcade in Spring 2019.
The Television Academy tonight presented the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards Ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday night honoring outstanding artistic and technical achievement in television at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The Saturday ceremony, which kicked-off the 70th Emmys, awarded many talented artists and craftspeople in the categories of animation, scripted programming including comedy, drama and limited series. The Sunday ceremony honored performers, artists and craftspeople for excellence in variety, nonfiction or reality programming, reality competition programming, music, choreography, as well as documentary or nonfiction specials, informational series or specials.
Despite a 17-0 halftime score, NBC's Bears-Packers game on “Sunday Night Football” posts a 14.4/25 in metered-market households (the Pittsburgh market is currently unavailable; not including digital) -- best for any primetime show in nearly six months, since “60 Minutes” on March 25.
The 13th Annual NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, which celebrates diverse stories while finding the next generation of storytellers, has unveiled six original short films, pilots and webisodes as this year's finalists. They will be recognized at the festival's finale screening and awards ceremony on October 24, 2018 at the Director's Guild of America in Hollywood.
You're going to know his name after you see 'My Name!' Newly-signed to HOLLYWOOD RECORDS as the Youngest Solo Artist ever, JD McCrary, who will soon be heard as Young Simba in Disney's new live-action film The Lion King opposite Donald Glover and Beyonce, has just released a new video 'My Name' for his original single.
Capping off this year's already exciting film lineup, The Toronto International Film Festival® is pleased to announce four Special Events. Reflecting the variety of TIFF's audiences and the breadth of their interests, this year's lineup focuses on a wide range of topics, from animation and music to politics and conservation, across oceans and in the skies.
Riding high on the success of his new hit single 'Open Your Mouth and Say Something!' rap superstar Childish Gambino has tapped gospel star Brent Jones to record vocals on his new album.
One of the biggest stars in the world, Childish Gambino is the musical alter ego of multi-talented actor, rapper, comedian, writer & director Donald Glover, who has taken the world by storm with his brilliant 'This Is America' video - which has garnered over 367 million views and sparked vital discussions about gun violence, mass shootings and racial discrimination in America.
'It is an absolute honor working with the brilliant Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino! Not only is he at the very top of his craft but equally important, he is a great human being with a heart for the people. I'm truly humbled that he chose me to be a part,' says JDI Records artist Brent Jones.
A singer/songwriter extraordinaire who's pioneering work with his urban group TP Mobb set the stage for Kirk Franklin and urban contemporary gospel, Brent Jones' 'Open Your Mouth and Say Something' is the highly anticipated follow-up to Brent's mega hits 'Don't Wait Till Midnight' (featuring Coko from SWV), 'He Rose' & 'Goodtime.' Brent Jones' critically acclaimed 'Open Your Mouth and Say Something' is widely being hailed as one of the best CDs of the year.
Hollywood Records have signed 11-year-old JD McCrary to an exclusive recording deal. McCrary, who is the youngest artist to ever be signed to the label, will play the role of Young Simba in the highly anticipated live action remake of The Lion King, due for release in 2019, alongside Donald Glover and Beyoncé.
The Television Critics Association (TCA) celebrated the top programs and performances of the 2017-2018 television season tonight at the 34TH Annual TCA Awards ceremony. The invitation-only event at The Beverly Hilton hotel, was emceed by writer, producer, and TV personality Robin Thede, host of the recent BET series “The Rundown with Robin Thede.”
The NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL has named 15 original short films, pilots and webisodes as semi-finalists for its 13th annual festival that celebrates diverse stories while finding the next generation of storytellers.
