New VR Comedy Short SHADY FRIEND Stars Minka Kelly, 'Weird Al' YankovicAugust 20, 2018Principal photography has wrapped on the VR comedy short SHADY FRIEND starring Nick Kocher (former writer, “Saturday Night Live”), Nick Rutherford (Brigsby Bear, former writer, “Saturday Night Live”) Minka Kelly (The Roommate, “Friday Night Lights”) and 'Weird Al' Yankovic. The film, which is produced by Positron and Ralph Smyth Entertainment, is the first multisensory VR experience incorporating immersive and interactive VR, scents, motion, and haptics created from the ground-up for the Positron Voyager®. SHADY FRIEND was shot on the Z CAM V1 Pro and K1 Pro with 360 and volumetric filming taking place in Los Angeles, CA.
VIDEO: Watch the New Music Video for Cardi B's 'Ring' Featuring KehlaniAugust 20, 2018This morning Cardi B surprised fans with the release of her new video for gold certified track “Ring,” featuring Kehlani, off her platinum selling debut album, “Invasion Of Privacy.” This release comes just hours before Cardi is set to make her return to the award show stage with an appearance at the 2018 VMAs, where she is also nominated for 10 awards – making her the most nominated artist.
AMC Announces October 9th Premiere Date for Season Two of SNATCH for BT CustomersAugust 20, 2018AMC announced today that season two of the original drama “Snatch” will premiere on Tuesday 9th October at 9:00pm, exclusive to BT customers. Starring Rupert Grint (the Harry Potter films) who also serves as an executive producer, the new ten-episode series takes viewers to Spain's Costa del Sol and follows the Hill Gang on the run in another thrill-a-minute fight to save their fortune, and their lives.
FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA Names Mike Tirico as New Studio HostAugust 20, 2018Mike Tirico has been named the new studio host for Football Night in America, the most-watched studio show in sports since its debut in 2006. He will work alongside FNIA analysts Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison, and NFL Insider Mike Florio, from Studio 1 at NBC Sports' International Broadcast Center in Stamford, Conn. Dan Patrick previously served as Football Night's studio host from 2008-2017.
Ivan Reitman, Producer and Director of GHOSTBUSTERS, To Appear at Wizard World Comic Con ChicagoAugust 20, 2018Ivan Reitman, who directed and produced some of the most iconic films of the past four decades, including the mega-hits Ghostbusters, Animal House, Stripes, and Dave, will make his first Wizard World appearance in special sessions on Saturday, August 25 at Wizard World Comic Con Chicago at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Reitman, whose dozens of blockbuster credits also include National Lampoon's Animal House, Stripes, Kindergarten Cop, Space Jam, Heavy Metal, Old School, Road Trip, Disturbia, Up in the Air and many others, will sign free autographs for fans during his Wizard World Comic Con Chicago visit, pose for photo ops and conduct an interactive Q&A with Ghostbusters star Ernie Hudson.
VIDEO: Watch John Oliver Discuss Trade on LAST WEEK TONIGHTAugust 20, 2018Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season SUNDAY, AUG. 19 (11:00–11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Topics include Rudy Giuliani, Australian politician Bob Katter and Trump's trade war.
Channel 4 and Hulu Partner for Jack Thorne's New 4-Part Series THE LIGHTAugust 20, 2018BAFTA-winning writer Jack Thorne (National Treasure, Kiri, Cast Offs) will return with the third in his trilogy of compelling, penetrating and timely 4-part dramas for Channel 4. The Light (w/t) will look at disability and focus on the repercussions of a catastrophic disaster that befalls a community in a small Welsh town which has seen more prosperous times.
Meghan Trainor, Bebe Rexha and Why Don't We to Perform at PANDORA PRESENTS: POP COAST HITSAugust 20, 2018On September 13, Pandora (NYSE:P), the largest streaming music provider in the U.S., will host a live celebration with top Pop music talent in the heart of Los Angeles. Pandora Presents: Pop Coast Hits will feature performances by GRAMMY award winner Meghan Trainor, record-breaking singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha, breakout group Why Don't We, and a special performance by Madison Beer. Fans can RSVP now for free event admission at City Market Social House.
Noticias Telemundo Appoints Mexican Journalist Javier Vega as Correspondent in Washington, D.C.August 20, 2018Noticias Telemundo announced the appointment of Mexican journalist Javier Vega as correspondent in Washington, D.C., as part of an initiative to strengthen its operations in the U.S. capital. Vega will report to Victoria Rivas-Vázquez, Noticias Telemundo's Washington, D.C. bureau chief, and will work alongside the bureau team, including renowned Noticias Telemundo's correspondent Lori Montenegro. Prior to joining the Washington, D.C. team, Vega was a Noticias Telemundo correspondent in Mexico.
Fox 21 Television Studios and The Littlefield Company Option Beth Macy's DOPESICK for TelevisionAugust 20, 2018After a highly competitive bidding, Fox 21 Television Studios (Homeland, The Americans) and The Littlefield Company (The Handmaid's Tale, Fargo) have optioned best selling author Beth Macy's latest work which chronicles America's opioid crisis. Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America will be developed for television it was announced today by Bert Salke, President, Fox 21 Television Studios and Warren Littlefield, Principal, The Littlefield Company. Littlefield and Macy will serve as executive producers. Peter McGuigan and Richie Kern will be producers.
Disney Announces Immersive Pop Up, MICKEY: THE TRUE ORIGINAL, for Mickey's 90th BirthdayAugust 20, 2018Disney today announced that 'Mickey: The True Original Exhibition,' an interactive art exhibit, will open in New York in honor of the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse. To begin the 90-day countdown, new brand and product collaborations spanning fashion, food, consumer electronics, toys, accessories and more are now available worldwide.