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FOX Sports Films Acquires THEY FIGHT Boxing Documentary from Argent Pictures and Common's Freedom Road Productions

Erin Andrews and Kristina Pink Added to the Coverage for FOX Sports' Thursday Night Football Games

Sony Crackle Makes a Splash with 'SuperMansion: Summer Vacation Special,' Premiering 8/16

The number one new hit of last Fall's television season,THE GOOD DOCTOR is coming to DVD August 7 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Averaging 15.4 million viewers* during its first season, THE GOOD DOCTOR stars Freddie Highmore (TV's “Bates Motel”) as Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, who relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital's surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.

AMC's original series “Fear the Walking Dead” will return for the second half of season four, consisting of eight episodes, on Sunday, August 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, as announced during last night's “Talking Dead.” Critics have said “Fear's” fourth season has “completely changed the game,” “…is deserving to be praised as one of the best shows on television, (Comicbook.com.), “feels like it's been given a second life” (Hypable.com), and “has knocked me off the couch” (TV Line.com), among other critical acclaim.

In anticipation of Ghostbusters Day tomorrow, the anniversary of the classic comedy which released 34 years ago on June 8, 1984, Wizard World, Sony Pictures and Ghost Corps have teamed up to announce an extraordinary live event, the Ghostbusters Fan Fest presented by Wizard World, to be held June 8-9, 2019 at Ghost Corps headquarters on the famed Sony Pictures Studio Lot in Culver City, Calif. Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD), which produces the largest touring pop culture convention series, will produce the Ghostbusters Fan Fest. Ghostbusters Fan Fest presented by Wizard World will be the ultimate celebration of the film, which starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, and Ernie Hudson and was directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. For the 35th anniversary, fans will participate in exclusive panels, meet the Ghostbusters creators, talent and crew and experience Ghostbusters augmented reality and virtual reality games. The celebration is officially on at Wizard World Comic Con Columbus (http://wizd.me/ColumbusPR) this weekend, with any fan cosplaying in Ghostbusters attire receiving a single-day admission to the event, by visiting the Special Guest Registration booth and showing off his/her Ghostbusters attire. Attendees can also take part in themed events such as a 'Slimer' demonstration, trivia and more at Wizard World's eighth annual trip to Columbus. 'Wizard World is proud to team with Sony Pictures and Ghost Corps to celebrate the anniversary of a film which has been the source of enjoyment for so many of our fans over the years,' said John D. Maatta, Wizard World CEO. 'We are honored that these keepers of the Ghostbusters legacy have entrusted us with producing the high-quality events that we are known for, and are pleased to continue our IP collaboration with Sony Pictures in such a significant way. Sony Pictures continues to be creative and innovative in all of our dealing with them.' 'Ghostbusters continues to have a strong fanbase across the world and we are pleased to celebrate the 35th anniversary with a collaboration with Wizard World,' added Jeffrey Godsick, Executive Vice President, Brand Strategy and Global Partnerships for Sony Pictures. 'We know they will create great experiences at all of their conventions, and they are pulling out all the stops in creating the ultimate fan experience for the Ghostbusters Fan Fest next year.' Over the next year, Wizard World will present a touring experience at Wizard World Comic Con events throughout the country featuring a pop-up shop with exclusive Ghostbusters merchandise. Next year, following the Ghostbusters Fan Fest Event, Wizard World will continue to tour the additional elements debuted for the 35th anniversary celebration. Details will be linked at www.wizardword.com. Fans can learn more about the Ghostbusters Fan Fest presented by Wizard World starting tomorrow at www.ghostbusters.com. About Sony Pictures Entertainment Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., which is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE's Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html. About Ghost Corps Ghost Corps, Inc., a subsidiary of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., is focused on expanding the Ghostbusters brand with live-action feature films, animated motion pictures, television, merchandise, and other new entertainment products. Ghost Corps is headquartered on the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, Calif. About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services. The 2018 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

A Conversation with John Cusack Following a Screening of "Say Anything" is coming to Hershey Theatre on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 7:30 PM.

MASTERS OF ILLUSION, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, will return for a fifth anniversary season on The CW with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 8:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Central.

SAG-AFTRA today announced a tentative agreement has been reached with the four major television broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox) and other producers on terms for a successor agreement to the National Code of Fair Practice for Network Television Broadcasting.

Ambassador Theatre Group and NETworks Presentations LLC announce that the national tour of the Lincoln Center Theater Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE KING AND I will make its Albuquerque premiere at Popejoy Hall for 6 performances June 20 - 24, 2018 as part of the Popejoy Presents and Haverland Carter Broadway in New Mexico series. To purchase tickets, visitunmtickets.com, popejoypresents.com, call 505-925-5858, or visit the UNM Ticket Offices at the UNM Bookstore and Dreamstyle Arena (The Pit). Ticket prices start at $45.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Universal Pictures today announced that next week will be the inaugural Jurassic World: 'Fallon' Kingdom on The Tonight Show. With a weeklong series of events to celebrate all things Jurassic, Jimmy welcomes to the show guests including the film's stars, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom arrives in theaters on June 22.

Locked out of the house by a group of ruthless intruders, one mother must summon every bit of her strength and smarts to save her children who are trapped inside in the edge-of-your-seat action thriller, BREAKING IN, arriving as an Unrated Director's Cut on Digital and the all-new digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on July 24, 2018 and on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on August 7, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Producers Will Packer (No Good Deed, Obsessed) and Gabrielle Union (Almost Christmas, Being Mary Jane) reunite for this original action thriller that follows a mother who encounters every parent's worst nightmare. Bring home the film's Unrated Director's Cut on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital and discover gripping never-before-seen content, including an alternate opening, deleted scenes and exclusive featurettes.

With continuing coverage of the 2018 NBA Finals (Cleveland-Golden State GM3), ABC took full control of prime time, topping the other networks combined on Wednesday for the 3rd consecutive telecast by 4% in Total Viewers (13.0 million vs. 12.5 million – CBS, NBC, Fox and CW combined) and nearly doubling the other nets combined on Wednesday in Adults 18-49 (+84% – 4.6/20 vs. 2.5/11).

Hailing from Philadelphia, and from the Bay Area, and Massachusetts, and New Jersey, and also kind of New York and LA, Julian McCullough delivers a hilarious and surprisingly personal hour of coming-of-age comedy in Julian McCullough: Maybe I'm a Man, premiering Today, June 8 at Midnight ET/PT on Comedy Central.

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are on the brink of winning their first-ever Stanley Cup in franchise history, while Marc-Andre Fleury and the expansion Vegas Golden Knights look to stave off elimination to extend the series, as NBC Sports' exclusive coverage of the Stanley Cup Final continues with Game 5 tonight at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN with a two-hour edition of NHL Live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

In anticipation of Ghostbusters Day tomorrow, the anniversary of the classic comedy which released 34 years ago on June 8, 1984, Wizard World, Sony Pictures and Ghost Corps have teamed up to announce an extraordinary live event, the Ghostbusters Fan Fest presented by Wizard World, to be held June 8-9, 2019 at Ghost Corps headquarters on the famed Sony Pictures Studio Lot in Culver City, Calif. Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD), which produces the largest touring pop culture convention series, will produce the Ghostbusters Fan Fest.

The Public Theater will present the Annual Gala performance of the groundbreaking and thought-provoking musical RUNAWAYS by Elizabeth Swados on Monday, June 11 at the Delacorte Theater. There will also be a free added public performance of the musical on Tuesday, June 12, open to all.

University Women In the Arts, the mentoring scheme to help improve the transition for women from studying the arts to working in the arts, has announced a major new project for 2018 - 2019.

Ambassador Theatre Group and NETworks Presentations LLC announce that the national tour of the Lincoln Center Theater Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE KING AND I will make its Kansas City premiere at Starlight Theatre for one week, June 12-17, as part of the 2018 Shawnee Mission Health Broadway Series. To purchase tickets visit kcstarlight.com, call 816.363.7827 or visit 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, Mo., 64132. Ticket prices start at $14.

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals can win the first Stanley Cup in team history with a Game 5 victory on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, as Marc-Andre Fleury and the Vegas Golden Knights look to stave off elimination in front of their home crowd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN with a two-hour edition of NHL Live.