LAIKA, the award-winning animation studio nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, celebrates 15 years of bold, memorable and award-winning filmmaking this month. With its world-class filmmaking team and a commitment to make “movies that matter,” LAIKA pushes the boundaries of family entertainment and animated movies, redefining what stories can and should be told through … [Read more...] about LAIKA Celebrates 15 Years of Award-Winning Filmmaking
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Walmart Brings the Big Screen to Its Parking Lots Starting August 14
Grab your popcorn! Walmart is lifting the curtain on plans for the Walmart Drive-in, a drive-in movie theater experience, which is rolling into 160 Walmart stores across the country beginning this month, created in partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival. Available for free to Walmart customers, the Walmart Drive-in will transform Walmart parking lots into outdoor cinemas … [Read more...] about Walmart Brings the Big Screen to Its Parking Lots Starting August 14
Orlando’s Florida Man Radio Invites Actress Jessica Ross For Live Interview August 14th
Jessica Ross is going to appear live on Orlando’s Florida Man Radio with hosts Kelly Wilkerson and Glenda Chauncy next Friday, August 14th at 7:30pm EST / 4:30pm PST. Airing in Orlando at 105.5 and Gainesville at 104.9, the personality-driven radio station launched in September 2019. During the live interview, they plan to talk about Jessica’s upcoming projects as well as … [Read more...] about Orlando’s Florida Man Radio Invites Actress Jessica Ross For Live Interview August 14th
National Geographic Taps Multi-Award-Winning Sigourney Weaver as Narrator for “Secrets of the Whales,” an Awe-Inspiring Look at the Mysterious and Beautiful World of Whales
National Geographic announced today that Golden Globe and BAFTA Award-winning actress Sigourney Weaver (“Alien,” “Avatar,” “Gorillas in the Mist”) will narrate its global television event, SECRETS OF THE WHALES, which chronicles the whale way of life and their challenges and triumphs in an ever-changing ocean. Additionally, the network announced that renowned … [Read more...] about National Geographic Taps Multi-Award-Winning Sigourney Weaver as Narrator for “Secrets of the Whales,” an Awe-Inspiring Look at the Mysterious and Beautiful World of Whales
The Film Detective Celebrates ‘Short and Sweet’ Classic Movies Under 90 Minutes and Honors the Anniversary of Lucille Ball’s Birthday
The Film Detective (TFD), a classic media streaming network and film archive that restores and distributes classic films for today's cord-cutters, is celebrating all things “Short and Sweet” in August. For the entire month, The Film Detective will feature classic films that delighted audiences in 90 minutes or less. “Short and Sweet” titles will run the gamut from … [Read more...] about The Film Detective Celebrates ‘Short and Sweet’ Classic Movies Under 90 Minutes and Honors the Anniversary of Lucille Ball’s Birthday
Kids Quarantine Film Festival–Deadline for Submissions is September 1st
Creative Technologies for Kids, a local Denver-based 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to offering STEAM opportunities for youth, announced that they will be holding a Kids Quarantine Film Festival this summer. The Kids Quarantine Film Fest is an opportunity for students ages 7-17 to submit stop motion animations to be showcased in a professional digital … [Read more...] about Kids Quarantine Film Festival–Deadline for Submissions is September 1st
Oscar-Winning Director Spike Lee to Receive Trailblazer Award at the 2020 LMGI Awards
Oscar-winning director Spike Lee, whose films have reflected significant cultural and historical content with the highest quality, will receive the esteemed Trailblazer Award from the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) at the 7th Annual LMGI Awards celebrating the theme "2020 Vision: We See It First." The 2020 Awards, hosted by Isaiah Mustafa, will honor the … [Read more...] about Oscar-Winning Director Spike Lee to Receive Trailblazer Award at the 2020 LMGI Awards
TV One’s Hit Series UNCENSORED Returns With All New Episodes Exploring The Personal Lives Of Celebrities On September 6
TV One’s original auto-biographical series UNCENSORED resumes for its third season with premiere episodes debuting on Sunday, September 6 at 10 P.M. ET/9C. The edgy docu-series explores the private lives of some of today's most notable personalities including actor Larenz Tate, singer/actor Tyrese, rapper/TV personality Eve, producer/TV personality Yandy Smith-Harris, actor … [Read more...] about TV One’s Hit Series UNCENSORED Returns With All New Episodes Exploring The Personal Lives Of Celebrities On September 6
Cast of Hollywood Changemakers Fight Stigmas During Americans With Disabilities Act Celebration
As the entertainment industry seeks to be more inclusive of talent with disabilities, RespectAbility, the nonprofit that produced The Hollywood Disability Inclusion Toolkit, highlights examples of best practice among studio executives, producers, writers and actors in both the television and film industry during a virtual event. Part of a larger week-long … [Read more...] about Cast of Hollywood Changemakers Fight Stigmas During Americans With Disabilities Act Celebration
Graceland Announces 10 New Interactive Experiences at Elvis Presley’s Memphis Complex; Virtual Elvis Week August 8
Graceland has announced it will be adding ten new immersive experiences to the Elvis Presley’s Memphis Complex as of August 8, 2020. These state-of-the-art activities invite guests to become the King or Queen of their social media with dozens of interactive, shareable moments that allow them to get closer to Elvis than ever before via virtual and augmented reality technology. … [Read more...] about Graceland Announces 10 New Interactive Experiences at Elvis Presley’s Memphis Complex; Virtual Elvis Week August 8