Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) announces titles for its Winter/Spring 2021 Virtual Cinema slate. FLC’s Virtual Cinema was introduced in March of 2020 in response to the coronavirus crisis and showcases a wide-ranging mix of new releases, recent festival favorites, and repertory titles that movie lovers can enjoy from the safety and comfort of their homes. Upcoming releases … [Read more...] about Film at Lincoln Center Announces Winter/Spring 2021 Virtual Cinema Lineup
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hoopla Offers a Digital Content Trick-or-Treat for At-Home Halloween Celebrations
As families reimagine Halloween traditions this year, hoopla digital, the category-creating digital service for public libraries, has curated a collection of spooky and fun content of all ages for at-home celebrations. hoopla digital's Halloween-themed movies, music, comics, eBooks, audiobooks, lesson plans and children's videos, along with hoopla's puzzles, read-a-longs, word … [Read more...] about hoopla Offers a Digital Content Trick-or-Treat for At-Home Halloween Celebrations
Producer/Director Terri Thrush Discusses Challenges for Film & Television Production in the Time of the Pandemic
Terri Thrush, a seasoned producer and director is the owner of Terri Thrush Productions, an Independent film and TV creative company with locations in the United States and Panama. “Great challenges await film production with the current pandemic panorama,” explains Terri Thrush, a Panamanian film producer who has dedicated 25 years of her life to the seventh art. … [Read more...] about Producer/Director Terri Thrush Discusses Challenges for Film & Television Production in the Time of the Pandemic
Insomniac Launches Weekly Drive-in Park ‘N Rave Concert Series in Southern California
Insomniac Events has announced the launch of its weekly drive-in Park ‘N Rave Concert Series at NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA. The first shows will be Oct. 9 & 10 with Factory 93 presents Maceo Plex. The Park ‘N Rave Concert Series will continue on a weekly basis with new artists performing every weekend. Tickets for the 18+ Maceo Plex shows are on sale now … [Read more...] about Insomniac Launches Weekly Drive-in Park ‘N Rave Concert Series in Southern California
Cast of “Cats” Reunites Nearly 35 Years Later for “With Love, Now and Forever! cats4covidrelief” Benefit for Broadway Cares COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund
Nearly 35 years after their first performance, the touring cast of CATS (National 3) has reunited for a very special virtual theatrical event, WITH LOVE, NOW AND FOREVER! CATS4COVIDRELIEF, a fundraiser for the Broadway Cares Covid-19 Emergency Assistance Fund, which supports The Actors Fund. This special event will premiere Friday, October 23 at 8 PM ET / … [Read more...] about Cast of “Cats” Reunites Nearly 35 Years Later for “With Love, Now and Forever! cats4covidrelief” Benefit for Broadway Cares COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund
Cheerios Donates $1.3 Million to No Kid Hungry; Partners With Jerry Harris to Rally America’s Support to End Childhood Hunger
One in four kids in the U.S. could face hunger this year because of the coronavirus. To provide immediate support to these children, Cheerios donated $1.3 million to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign focused on ending childhood hunger in America, and is now continuing its mission to inspire acts of good with the help of motivational personality and cheer all-star, Jerry … [Read more...] about Cheerios Donates $1.3 Million to No Kid Hungry; Partners With Jerry Harris to Rally America’s Support to End Childhood Hunger
Ireland’s The Coronas Hit the Road…Sort of… in Support of New Album, “True Love Waits,” and Celebrate National Ice Cream Month
Their sixth album, TRUE LOVE WAITS, has been released and, eager to engage their army of loyal fans in some direct way, The Coronas celebrated the album’s release by commandeering an ice cream freezer van and driving around Ireland dispensing ice cream while blasting their new album. And with their first U.S. single from the album called “Cold,” and this being … [Read more...] about Ireland’s The Coronas Hit the Road…Sort of… in Support of New Album, “True Love Waits,” and Celebrate National Ice Cream Month
Olivia Rox Treats Fans to New Acoustic Album for Free Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Olivia Rox's new acoustic, introspective album aptly titled, “Just a Girl & Her Guitar” is free for a limited time thru July 30 for digital download, then drops globally across all platforms for sale & streaming July 31st, 2020. You can also pre-order the CD now on oliviarox.com. “Since many fans have been financially impacted by COVID, … [Read more...] about Olivia Rox Treats Fans to New Acoustic Album for Free Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Announces Reopening Date July 17
Rivers Casino Philadelphia has announced that it will reopen on Friday, July 17, at 9 a.m., following a four-month shutdown to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The reopening of Rivers Casino Philadelphia has been planned in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). On reopening, the casino will have new hours of … [Read more...] about Rivers Casino Philadelphia Announces Reopening Date July 17
With Its Film Fest Postponed by the Pandemic, Rare-Disease Group Starts Its Own Streaming Channel
Rare Outreach Coalition was forced to postpone its May 18th event in New York City (Disorder: The Rare Disease Film Festival) due to COVID-19. ROC has now launched The Disorder Channel as a new platform to provide another showcase for rare disease films. The channel is available for free on the Roku platform and Amazon Fire TV. It features many previously unseen rare films and … [Read more...] about With Its Film Fest Postponed by the Pandemic, Rare-Disease Group Starts Its Own Streaming Channel