VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the 4K Restoration of John Carpenter's THE FOGAugust 9, 2018New York based Rialto Pictures will release John Carpenter's landmark horror movie THE FOG on October 26, in its first-ever major restoration. The horror classic, in a full 4K restoration from Studiocanal, opens October 26 for limited runs at the Metrograph, in New York, Landmark's Nuart in Los Angeles, and The Music Box Theatre in Chicago.
PBS's POV Series Presents 93QUEENAugust 9, 2018When Rachel “Ruchie” Freier introduces us to Borough Park, Brooklyn, one of the world's largest enclaves of Hasidic Jews, she acknowledges the community's prevailing view of a woman's role: “The focus of a woman is being a mother. Any profession, or extra schooling, is discouraged.” In Paula Eiselt's debut feature documentary, 93Queen, America's first all-female EMT corps is born against this unlikely backdrop.
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition Announces Contest to Win Trip to DOWNTON ABBEY Film SetAugust 9, 2018Downton Abbey: The Exhibition and Viking, the leader in river and small ship ocean cruising, have partnered to present fans of the award-winning global television phenomenon a chance to visit the Downton Abbey movie set in London. The contest begins August 9th, 2018 and ends Sept 4th, 2018. Exhibition visitors can enter by posting a photo of themselves on Instagram or twitter, while at or outside Downton Abbey: The Exhibition in New York City, with the hashtag #DowntonVikingSweepstakes. Fans can also sign up via Facebook by replying to a special sweepstake post with their photo. The winning contestant will enjoy a prize trip to include two business class tickets to London, four star hotel accommodation for four nights and a behind-the-scenes visit to the film set this fall.
Sydney Underground Film Festival Announces 2018 ProgramAugust 9, 2018Sydney's leading festival for cult and underground film, the Sydney Underground Film Festival (SUFF) is back for another year! From 13th to 16th September SUFF will once again blow Sydney's mind with its most diverse and whacked out line-up to date. The festival will be packed with wild, head-spinning feature films, killer music documentaries, tributes to unsung cinematic heroes and a tonne of unforgettable shorts. Plus, a brand new program of dedicated filmmaking workshops and the inaugural Inhuman Screens conference.
Cher to Pay Tribute to Abba With New Album DANCING QUEENAugust 9, 2018The one and only Cher will be releasing Dancing Queen, a new album of all Abba hits on September 28, officially announced today by Warner Bros. Records. Those who pre-order the new album will immediately receive Cher's rendition of the song “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight).”
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE Planning #MeToo EpisodeAugust 8, 2018At the Television Critics Association summer press tour, Brooklyn Nine-Nine showrunner Goor said he and the show's writing staff are talking about doing a #MeToo episode, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Goor stated that the key to taking on any sort of topical issue is making sure the story still captures the tone of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Jacob Burns Film Center to Host Special Screening of KING KONG Before It Comes to Broadway This FallAugust 8, 2018This August 21, the Jacob Burns Film Center (Pleasantville, NY) will be screening the original 1933 classic King Kong before it comes alive on Broadway this fall. Following the screening will be a Q&A with the Musical Creative Team, including Olivier Award-winning director & choreographer Drew McOnie, Helpmann Award-winning set & projection designer Peter England, Helpmann Award-winning creature designer Sonny Tilders and lead producer & Global Creatures CEO Carmen Pavlovic, the discussion will be moderated by four-time Tony-winning Broadway producer Dori Berinstein.