After taking the entertainment world by storm in his breakout role as "Fonzie" in the popular sitcom "Happy Days" (1975-85), Henry Winkler established himself as an award-winning producer and director, mixing in a few well-placed acting roles like Scream and Waterboy along the way. Winkler now joins a standout roster of celebrities set to attend next month's Wizard World Comic Con Portland, April 13-15 at the Oregon Convention Center, where he will greet fans, pose for photo ops, sign autographs and conduct an entertaining fan Q&A session.
Today, Movies Anywhere welcomes its newest digital retailer, FandangoNOW, Fandango's video on-demand service available on more than 200 million connected devices. Now, movie lovers can easily centralize and access their favorite digital movies purchased and redeemed through FandangoNOW alongside their titles from other participating digital retailers. Through Movies Anywhere, consumers have one home for their digital movie collection with a seamless, cross-platform digital entertainment experience and access to a library of nearly 7,500 digital movies—including 2017's No. 1 film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which arrives digitally today.
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists announced the winners of its 55 th Annual ICG Publicists Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, March 2, 2018. GET OUT (Universal Pictures) won the top honors for Best Publicity Campaign for Motion Pictures and STRANGER THINGS 2 (Netflix/Wonder View)won the Best Publicity Campaign in Television, both presented by KELLY MARIE TRAN (Star Wars: The Last Jedi). This year's luncheon, which traditionally occurs the week leading up to the Academy Awards, was chaired by HENRI BOLLINGER and co-chaired by TIM MENKE. More than 900 industry leaders attended including guild members, Hollywood public relations and marketing executives, producers, studio and network executives, celebrities and press.
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The Internationalnternational Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists today announced winners of its 55th Annual ICG Publicists Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. GET OUT(Universal Pictures) won the top honors for Best Publicity Campaign for Motion Pictures and STRANGER THINGS 2(Netflix/Wonder View) won the Best Publicity Campaign in Television, both presented by KELLY MARIE TRAN (Star Wars: The Last Jedi). This year's luncheon, which traditionally occurs the week leading up to the Academy Awards®, was chaired byHENRI BOLLINGER and co-chaired by TIM MENKE. More than 900 industry leaders attended including guild members, Hollywood public relations and marketing executives, producers, studio and network executives, celebrities and press.
Who are classical music fans gonna call beginning this fall? There's only one answer as festivals, symphony orchestras and performing arts centers around the world presentGhostbusters Live in Concert a screening of the 1984 classic with live orchestral accompaniment featuring Elmer Bernstein's Grammy-nominated score and Ray Parker, Jr.'s #1 hit 'Ghostbusters.'At each presentation, Peter Bernstein, orchestrator of the original film and son of the Academy Award-winning composer, will join the local orchestra as guest conductor. GhostbustersLive in Concert will be presented in cities around the globe commencing inFall 2018.
Casting is set for the Playwrights' Arena production of "Bloodletting," which Center Theatre Group" is remounting at the Kirk Douglas Theatre as part of the second annual Block Party: Celebrating Los Angeles Theatre. Written by Boni B. Alvarez and directed by Playwrights' Arena Artistic Director Jon Lawrence Rivera, "Bloodletting" will begin previews March 29, open March 31 and close April 8.
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCQB: WIZD), a leading producer of live event pop culture expositions, and Associated Television International (ATI), an Emmy-winning, worldwide full-service production and distribution company, will distribute a daily, four-hour wheel of programming under the 'WizPop' brand, to be streamed live in the People's Republic of China via the CNLive platform. The announcement follows a prior announcement of Wizard World's partnership with CNLive, which is one of only seven entities licensed to distribute content over the internet in China.
Ben Caldwell ('Prez,' 'A Force'), Kurt Lehner ('Gargoyles,' 'Marvel Action Hour'), Shawn Coss ('Cyanide and Happiness'), Steve Geiger ('Punisher,' 'Spider-Man'), Joe Rubinstein ('Wolverine,' 'Warlock'), James O'Barr ('The Crow'), Phil Ortiz ('The Simpsons,' 'Muppet Babies') and Tom Cook ('Masters of the Universe,' 'Smurfs') are among the leading comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland, March 2-4 at Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
The weekend will feature many demonstrations and discussions at the Creative Stage. The event also marks the first since Wizard World's recent partnership with Sony Pictures to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives.
Artist Alley in Cleveland will also feature such notables as Clinton Hobart (Disney licensed fine artist), Martin Egeland ('Aquaman,' 'Alpha Flight,'), Carl Potts ('Alien Legion,' 'Venom'), Todd Johnson ('Tribe'), Larry Stroman ('The Uncanny X-Men,' 'Tribe'), Thom Zahler ('My Little Pony,' 'Ultimate Spider-Man'), Brian Shearer ('IDW,' 'GI Joe'), John Sloboda ('Star Wars,' 'The Walking Dead'), Victor Dandridge ('The Samaritan,' 'The Trouble w/Love') and many others.
Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, a dedicated kids zone and more.
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The third event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Cleveland show hours are Friday, March 2, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, March 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.
Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character - and some never before dreamed - will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening.
For more on the 2018 Wizard World Cleveland, visit http://wizd.me/ClevelandPR.
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.
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule with its sixth trip to Oregon Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Portland, April 13-15. Sebastian Stan (Captain America franchise), the Justice League trio of Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller and Ray Fisher, Ian Somerhalder ('The Vampire Diaries,' 'Lost'), Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Bonnie Wright (Harry Potter franchise), headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the comic con and pop culture extravaganza.
Stan, Miller, Somerhalder and Bautista will appear on Saturday only; Momoa and Fisher will attend on Saturday and Sunday.
Other notables scheduled to appear to date include Billy Boyd (The Lord of the Rings), Joe Flanigan ('Stargate: Atlantis'), Nichelle Nichols ('Star Trek'), Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, 'Stranger Things') and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie). A full list of guests to date is available at http://wizd.me/PortlandPR.
Wizard World Comic Con Portland will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon.
Wizard World is the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Portland will feature Chad Hardin ('Harley Quinn,' 'Justice League'), Tyler Kirkham ('Green Lantern,' 'Deathstroke'), Gene Ha ('Mae,' 'Top 10'), Marat Michaels ('Deadpool Corps,' 'Brigade'), Ben Templesmith ('30 Days of Night'), Scott Koblish ('Deadpool'), Paul Gulacy ('Master of Kung-Fu,' 'Sabre'), Tony Fleecs ('My Little Pony,' 'Jeff Steinberg: Champion of Earth') and many others.
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The fourth event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Portland show hours are Friday, April 13, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, April 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.
Wizard World Comic Con Portland is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character - and some never before dreamed - will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening.
For more on the 2018 Wizard World Portland, visit http://wizd.me/PortlandPR.
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.
Separated by continents and centuries, Claire and Jamie's epic time-traveling love story continues when OUTLANDER: SEASON THREE debuts April 10 on Blu-ray, DVD and digital, as well as on a Limited Collector's Edition, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Based upon Voyager, the third of eight books in Diana Gabaldon's international best-selling OUTLANDER series about a British WWII nurse who is mysteriously swept back in time to Scotland in 1743, OUTLANDER: SEASON THREE sees Claire (Caitriona Balfe in her Golden Globe® nominated role) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) attempting to make a life apart from one another but the fates have other plans as they find their way back to each other and set sail for new lands.
Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA will officially close on January 28, 2018, after the presentation throughout Southern California of hundreds of concurrent exhibitions, programs, and events about Latin American and Latino art. With the support of $16.3 million in grants from the Getty Foundation, and five years of research and planning, more than 70 cultural institutions ranging from small community-based centers to the region's largest museums participated in this unprecedented, four-month-long exploration of the rich past and vital present of Latin American and Latino art.
In advance of today's first-ever Freeform Summit event in Los Angeles, Disney's young adult television network, today announced a put pilot commitment for a reboot of the fan-favorite PARTY OF FIVE series with original creators Chris Keyser and Amy Lippman.
The Pacific Standard Time Festival: Live Art LA/LA, a celebration of performance art presented as part of the Getty-led initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, will run from January 11 through 21, 2018. Organized by REDCAT, CalArts' Center for Contemporary Arts, in collaboration with partner organizations throughout the city, the 11-day festival will feature more than 75 works by Latin American and Latino artists, performed at more than 20 indoor and outdoor spaces throughout greater Los Angeles. Supported by a major grant from the Getty Foundation, events will range from large-scale, site-specific performances to multi-artist evenings and will be presented in parks, plazas, galleries, theaters, and busy urban settings.
Game Show Network, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, announced today the premiere of its new documentary special, COVER STORY: The Press Your Luck Scandal, premiering Sunday, January 14 at 7 pm ET. Additionally, the original scandalous Press Your Luck episodes featured in the special will air following the show at 8 and 8:30 pm ET.
Paramount Network has joined forces with Sony Pictures Television to develop an original scripted series, ACCUSED with acclaimed producer David Shore ('The Good Doctor,' 'House'). Production partners to include Shore Z Productions and All3Media America
