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On Wednesday, March 20th, Rolling Stone hosted an exclusive brunch, presented by the Amazon Prime Original HANNA, and in partnership with LDV Hospitality's Scarpetta Restaurant, at the Altman Building in New York City, NY to celebrate their 'Women Shaping the Future' issue.

After sending shockwaves across contemporary culture and setting a new standard for provocative, socially-conscious horror films with his directorial debut, Get Out, Academy Award®-winning visionary Jordan Peele returns with another original nightmare that he has written, directed and produced.

SXSW presented the world premiere of Jordan Peele's Us as the Opening Night film for the 26th edition of the SXSW Film Festival on Friday March 8, 2019. After sending shockwaves across contemporary culture and setting a new standard for provocative, socially-conscious horror films with his directorial debut, Get Out, Academy Award®-winning visionary Jordan Peele returns with another original nightmare.

SXSW has announces the world premiere of Jordan Peele's Us as the Opening Night film for the 26th edition of the SXSW Film Festival on Today March 8, 2019. After sending shockwaves across contemporary culture and setting a new standard for provocative, socially-conscious horror films with his directorial debut, Get Out, Academy Award®-winning visionary Jordan Peele returns with another original nightmare.

One of the most highly anticipated films of 2019 is Disney's live action adaptation of their hit film turned musical, 'The Lion King.' Jon Favreau is directing a new take on Disney's 1994 classic animated film, featuring pioneering filmmaking techniques.

Universal Pictures has released the newest trailer for US, a new nightmare from the mind of Academy Award Winner Jordan Peele, Writer & Director of Get Out.

SXSW has announces the world premiere of Jordan Peele's Us as the Opening Night film for the 26th edition of the SXSW Film Festival on Friday March 8, 2019. After sending shockwaves across contemporary culture and setting a new standard for provocative, socially-conscious horror films with his directorial debut, Get Out, Academy Award®-winning visionary Jordan Peele returns with another original nightmare.

Sean Bailey, Disney's live-action studio chief, Sean Bailey sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to talk all things coming up in the live-action film world of  Disney.

After sending shockwaves across contemporary culture and setting a new standard for provocative, socially-conscious horror films with his directorial debut, Get Out, Academy Award®-winning visionary Jordan Peele returns with another original nightmare that he has written, directed and produced.

Disney has done it again! According to The Hollywood Reporter, the trailer for The Lion King, which debuted on Thanksgiving day, is Disney's second most-viewed trailer debut from any studio in 24 hours.

Ya estan disponibles las primeras imagenes de EL REY LEÓN, la pelicula dirigida por Jon Favreau que da nueva vida al clasico de animacion de 1994 y que se estrenara en verano de 2019.

First look! The first teaser was just release for the live action adaption of Disney's THE LION KING featuring an all-star cast from stage, screen and the music world. Check it out below!

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.

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.

Broadway Kids Jam has released their latest jam, 'Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now' from the hit Broadway musical, Movie, and live TV broadcast, Hairspray. This jam features Molly Richardson (Matilda), Mckayla Twiggs (Anastasia, Les Miserables, Once), Joshua Turchin (The Pill, TrevorLIVE LA, A Christmas Story the Musical) and Shaina Turchin.

The BSP is inviting young aspiring artists -ages 9-18- and families to come and learn about its one-of-a-kind workshops and Summer programs.

The live-action Lion King is set to feature four of the film's original songs by John and Tim Rice. Elton John told The Sun, 'They need to have a new end credits song. There's going to be four of our songs in the film, from the original: 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight?', 'Hakuna Matata', 'I Just Can't Wait To Be King' and 'Circle of Life'. And then there will be an end, closing song, and we've been speaking to Beyonce's people and hopefully Tim and I and her can cook up something.' But will Scar's 'Be Prepared' make the cut for live-action THE LION KING?

According to The Sun, Elton John is working with Beyonce to write new music for the upcoming live-action remake of The Lion King, in which Beyonce will play Nala.

New Date Announced For Third Annual Young Entertainer Awards At Universal Studios Hollywood

Third Annual Young Entertainer Awards Spectacular at Universal Studios Hollywood Set for 4/14