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What did our critic think of PHILHARMONIA FANTASTIQUE at Chicago Orchestra Hall? An amazing feat

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.

George Anthony Morton is a classical painter who spent ten years in federal prison for dealing drugs. While incarcerated, he nurtured his craft and unique artistic ability. Since his release, he is doing everything he can to defy society's unlevel playing field and tackle the white-dominant art world.

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.'

The acquisition is for worldwide rights, with the film set for theatrical release as well as exclusively streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and internationally on Star and Star+.

The Saints, Chicago's Volunteers for the Performing Arts, has announced that it is awarding $121,269 in grants to 26 performing arts groups in the Chicago metropolitan area for 2017.

MTV is getting hot this summer with all-new premieres! Rob Dyrdek's “Ridiculousness” season three part two returns to the network today, July 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the premiere of “Money From Strangers” season two, hosted by comedian Jeff Dye at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

MTV is getting hot this summer with all-new premieres! Rob Dyrdek's “Ridiculousness” season three part two returns to the network on Thursday, July 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the premiere of “Money From Strangers” season two, hosted by comedian Jeff Dye at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.