Michael Rosenberg News

Ron Howard's REBUILDING PARADISE Will Air Nov. 8

National Geographic Documentary Films announced today the commercial-free broadcast premiere of Rebuilding Paradise.

Film Movement Partners with HeadCount on Voter Registration Campaign

It’s Britain, late-1970s. The country is deeply divided over immigration.  The National Front, a far-right and fascist political party, is gaining strength.

National Geographic, Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Imagine Documentaries Team Up For Feature Documentary on Chef and Humanitarian Jose Andres

Following the debut of Rebuilding Paradise at this year's Sundance Film Festival, National Geographic Documentary Films announced today its next feature project from acclaimed director Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer and Imagine Documentaries.

Nordic Thriller A WHITE, WHITE DAY to Get North American Premiere

Since the launch of FILM MOVEMENT's VIRTUAL CINEMA - an effort to support movie theaters and cinema aficionados during an extremely challenging time - the initiative has garnered incredible support from both North American movie houses and film lovers alike.

50+ Theatres To Virtually Screen THE ETRUSCAN SMILE

In an effort to support cinema aficionados and theaters during these difficult and unprecedented times, Lightyear Entertainment, in association with Film Movement and Arthouse Convergence, will offer consumers a virtual theatrical experience with its current film The Etruscan Smile, starring Brian Cox.

Film Movement Launches a Virtual Cinema for First-Run Releases

In an effort to support cinema aficionados and movie theaters during these difficult and unprecedented times, beginning Friday, March 20, New York-based distributor Film Movement, in collaboration Art House Convergence, will offer consumers a virtual theatrical experience with current first-run releases and newly-restored classics.  Through their signature streaming platform, FILM MOVEMENT PLUS, movie exhibitors will have the opportunity to open their virtual doors and invite their patrons to rent new theatrical release they'd otherwise be enjoying in their local art house theaters.

Photo Flash: Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Will Swenson and More Join Princeton Symphony Orchestra for THE BIG TIME

On Friday, January 31, Broadway stars and musicians of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra performed a concert reading of The Big Time, a new musical comedy from Douglas Carter Beane, author of Broadway's Sister Act, Cinderella, and Xanadu.

POV Acquires Oscar-Shortlisted ADVOCATE

As reported exclusively by Screen Daily yesterday, POV announced the acquisition of the U.S. broadcast rights for the critically-acclaimed and award-winning documentary feature Advocate from directors Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaiche.

Showtime Documentary Films Announces New Docu-Series GOSSIP Starring Cindy Adams

SHOWTIME Documentary Films today announced a new limited docu-series, GOSSIP STARRING CINDY ADAMS (w/t), profiling the longtime columnist whose work at the New York Post made her the reigning queen of gossip. Imagine's Brian Grazer and Ron Howard are executive producing, with Emmy and BAFTA® nominee Jenny Carchman (THE FOURTH ESTATE) producing and directing. Scheduled to premiere in 2021, the series will be produced by Imagine Documentaries in cooperation with the New York Post. The announcement was made by Vinnie Malhotra, Executive Vice President, Nonfiction Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. 

Hulu Announces Premiere Dates for DOLLFACE, REPRISAL, and More

Today, during the Television Critics Association's Summer Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton, Hulu's Senior Vice President of Originals, Craig Erwich, presented the company's lineup of upcoming original programming including Wu-Tang: An American Saga from Brian Grazer and The RZA, Dollface starring Kat Dennings, Looking for Alaska, based on the best-selling novel by John Green and produced by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, Reprisal from Warren Littlefield and starring Abigail Spencer and Mindy Kaling's reimagining of Four Weddings and a Funeral, all of which join the company's collection of premium original content.

VIDEO: Watch a First Look of Ron Howard's New Documentary PAVAROTTI

A first look at Academy Award®-winning director Ron Howard's new documentary about the most beloved opera singer of all time, PAVAROTTI debuted during the 61st Grammy Awards.

CBS Films to Acquire Pavarotti Documentary Directed by Ron Howard

CBS Films is in final talks to acquire North American rights to the Ron Howard- directed Pavarotti, according to Deadline. The feature documentary chronicles the life of the iconic tenor Luciano Pavarotti. 

National Geographic Presents Season Two of MARS

The prospect of Mars has never been more palpable. The idea once was considered science fiction, but in the blink of an eye, we'll be there. Season 2 of National Geographic's acclaimed series MARS - dubbed impressive, inspiring and scientifically honest by critics - returns Monday, November 12, at 9/8c, with a six-episode arc continuing with last season's unique hybrid format: alternating scripted and documentary sequences to predict what life will be like on the Red Planet forecasted by what's happening today on Earth. MARS has a special simulcast premiere on Nat Geo Mundo.

Pioneering Independent Distributor, Film Movement Launches New SVOD Service, FILM MOVEMENT PLUS

Pioneering Independent Distributor, Film Movement Launches New SVOD Service, FILM MOVEMENT PLUS

McCarter Theatre Center Names New Managing Director

McCarter Theatre Center's Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Michael S. Rosenberg as Managing Director. A nationally respected arts leader, Rosenberg will work together with McCarter's Artistic Director/Resident Playwright Emily Mann and Special Programming Director William W. Lockwood in leading Princeton's Tony Award winning arts institution. Rosenberg, currently the Managing Director at La Jolla Playhouse in California, will assume his new role of Managing Director at McCarter Theatre Center this spring.

Pop Premieres New Season of SCHITT'S CREEK & New Scripted Comedy LET'S GET PHYSICAL, Today

Starting Jan. 24, 2018, Today nights on Pop will feature back-to-back comedies, including the critically acclaimed fan favorite SCHITT'S CREEK at 8:00 and 11:00 PM, ET/PT, followed by the original series premiere of LET'S GET PHYSICAL at 8:30 and 11:30 PM, ET/PT.

PBS Airs Ron Howard's THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK - THE TOURING YEARS, Today

PBS today announced the U.S. broadcast premiere of Academy Award -winner Ron Howard's authorized and highly acclaimed Emmy Award and GRAMMY Award -winning documentary film about The Beatles' phenomenal early career. THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK - THE TOURING YEARS premieres Today, November 25, 8:00-10:30 pm ET

Pop Premieres New Season of SCHITT'S CREEK & New Scripted Comedy LET'S GET PHYSICAL, 1/24

Starting Jan. 24, 2018, Wednesday nights on Pop will feature back-to-back comedies, including the critically acclaimed fan favorite SCHITT'S CREEK at 8:00 and 11:00 PM, ET/PT, followed by the original series premiere of LET'S GET PHYSICAL at 8:30 and 11:30 PM, ET/PT.