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BET Networks to Air Its First-ever Miniseries “The Book of Negroes” Premiering Monday, February 16, 2015 at 8 PM ET/PT

This Black History Month BET launches its first-ever event miniseries 'THE BOOK OF NEGROES,' a six-part historical drama in the tradition of Roots, based on Lawrence Hill's award-winning, Oprah Winfrey-listed novel (known in the United States as Someone Knows My Name). The highly anticipated television event will run over the course of three consecutive nights in two-hour installments starting Monday, February 16, 2015 at 8 PM ET/PT.

Paranormal Horror Novel, 3 Gates of the Dead by Jonathan Ryan is Released

Premier Digital Publishing is excited to announce the publication of 3 Gates of the Dead in print (ISBN 978-1-62467-099-2, $16.99) and eBook (ISBN 978-1-62467-100-5, $9.99). Noted author, blogger, and columnist Jonathan Ryan loves weird, scary and the strange places of the world. With a vivid narrative that blends the best of paranormal horror, 3 Gates of the Dead deals with the demonic, the struggle for a good man's soul, and a ritualistic killer whose blood thirst awakens an ancient evil. Mr. Ryan will be presenting a seminar at the Eerie Horror Film Festival on October 19th about his writing life as well as his recent foray into Hollywood. The highly acclaimed horror festival features celebrity guests and draws thousands of fans as well as filmmakers and screenwriters to the city of Erie, Pennsylvania.

STANDING UP to Hit Theaters on 8/16; VOD, DVD Release Set for 8/20

ARC Entertainment recently acquired all North American rights to the family film STANDING UP, based on the award-winning young adult novel by Brock Cole, The Goats. Starring Chandler Canterbury (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Annalise Basso (Bedtime Stories) and Val Kilmer (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Top Gun), the film was written and directed by D.J. Caruso. The film is set to hit theaters on Aug. 16, will be availabe exclusively at Wal Mart on DVD beginning Aug. 20, as well as VOD.

Moving Image to Screen FUN CITY: NEW YORK IN THE MOVIES 1967-75, 8/10-9/1

Movies filmed in New York City that tapped into the turmoil, chaos, and social and cultural energies of the late 1960s and early 1970s are the subject of the screening series Fun City: New York in the Movies 1967-75, curated by film critic and historian J. Hoberman. The series, which will be accompanied by a new monograph written by Hoberman, includes nineteen films, and will be presented by Museum of the Moving Image from August 10 through September 1. The films include established classics such as Rosemary's Baby, The French Connection, Midnight Cowboy, and Dog Day Afternoon, as well as lesser known films such as The Angel Levine, Bye Bye Braverman, and Cotton Comes to Harlem.

Duran Duran's John Taylor Accepts WIT's Experience, Strength, & Hope Award

Global musical phenomenon John Taylor, the co-founder and bassist of Duran Duran and today a critically acclaimed author was honored with Writers In Treatment's Experience, Strength and Hope Award on Friday night during a celebratory evening hosted by Writers In Treatment with support from New Directions for Women. Actor Robert Downey, Jr. presented the award to his friend Taylor. Host Ed Begley, Jr., headline performer Bobcat Goldthwait, actress Ione Skye and singer Divina also paid tribute to Taylor during the starry event held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

Feinstein's at Loews Regency Presents TAMM E. HUNT 8/25

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will continue its Spring/Summer 2010 season with the debut of acclaimed jazz and blues vocalist, TAMM E. HUNT on Wednesday, August 25.

Feinstein's at Loews Regency Presents TAMM E. HUNT 8/25

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will continue its Spring/Summer 2010 season with the debut of acclaimed jazz and blues vocalist, TAMM E. HUNT on Wednesday, August 25.

Industry Presentation Of New Musical 'An Officer And A Gentleman' To Be Held 5/13-14

John Frost, Managing Director of The Gordon Frost Organisation, has announced an invitation-only presentation of the musical An Officer and a Gentleman in New York on May 13 and 14 at the 42nd Street Studios. An Officer and a Gentleman, a musical based on the original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, is planned to have its World Premiere in Australian in 2011.

Industry Presentation Of New Musical 'An Officer And A Gentleman' To Be Held 5/13-14

John Frost, Managing Director of The Gordon Frost Organisation, has announced an invitation-only presentation of the musical An Officer and a Gentleman in New York on May 13 and 14 at the 42nd Street Studios. An Officer and a Gentleman, a musical based on the original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, is planned to have its World Premiere in Australian in 2011.

Negro Ensemble Company Presents 'Webeime'

The Tony Award-winning Negro Ensemble Company -- celebrating its historic 40th anniversary season as a national showcase and home for black actors, writers and directors -- opens its present season with the NEC premiere of award-winning playwright Layon Gray's WEBEIME, with previews to begin March 28 prior to its official opening April 5 at The Harlem School of The Arts (645 St. Nicholas Avenue) in Manhattan.

'A Raisin in the Sun' DVD Released May 6

The critically acclaimed, Sony Pictures Television movie adaptation of the Tony award-winning Broadway revival, A Raisin in the Sun will debut on DVD May 6

'A Raisin in the Sun' on ABC Attracts 12.7 Million Viewers

According to Nielsen, the premiere of 'A Raisin in the Sun' which aired 8-11PM on ABC-TV on Monday, February 25 succeeded in drawing-in viewers and adults 18-49, beating NBC in their 6-week winning streak, with 12.7 million viewers.

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