Fans of the Disney+ original series “The Mandalorian” just received a new reason to look forward to Mondays. Disney and Lucasfilm today announced Mando Mondays, an all-new global consumer products, games and publishing program, kicking off on October 26, that will debut goods inspired by the series. After premiering last fall and quickly taking the world by storm, “The … [Read more...] about Disney and Lucasfilm Announce “Mando Mondays” – A New Global Product Reveal Program in Celebration of “The Mandalorian”
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Yakuza: Like a Dragon Reveals “Heroes of Tomorrow” Trailer, Announces PlayStation 5 Version as Well as Casting of Legendary Actor George Takei
Kicking off Comic Con @ Home, Sega of America launched pre-orders for Yakuza: Like a Dragon alongside the debut of the game’s new “Heroes of Tomorrow” Trailer, which showcases explosive, dynamic RPG gameplay of protagonist Ichiban Kasuga and his ragtag party. Ever want to see a group of middle-aged “heroes” battle massive construction vehicles, take down thugs with an uppercut … [Read more...] about Yakuza: Like a Dragon Reveals “Heroes of Tomorrow” Trailer, Announces PlayStation 5 Version as Well as Casting of Legendary Actor George Takei
Evolve Studios Creates Timely, Hope-Filled Motion Picture Short Aimed at Helping Anyone Feeling Devastating Emotions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
When Evolve Studio co-founder Jesse Edwards saw firsthand how the COVID-19 pandemic was having a very negative effect on those close to him, he did what any filmmaker would do. He turned his desire to help into a short film. The result, Distance, was released to YouTube on April 10 and is already garnering publicity and attention for its message of hope in a time when everyone … [Read more...] about Evolve Studios Creates Timely, Hope-Filled Motion Picture Short Aimed at Helping Anyone Feeling Devastating Emotions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The Redford Center to Distribute Funds to Environmental Filmmakers
The Redford Center, a non-profit environmental media organization that accelerates environmental and climate justice, solutions and repair, announced today it will run its environmental Grants program as planned and open the call for proposals today. “Independent artists and filmmakers, particularly those working in documentary, are facing dramatic shifts to the industry and … [Read more...] about The Redford Center to Distribute Funds to Environmental Filmmakers
NASA, Houston Cinema Arts Society Announce New Special Category for 2020 CineSpace Competition
NASA and the Houston Cinema Arts Society are updating the CineSpace 2020 competition to feature a new special category: best film using exclusively NASA archival footage. The CineSpace Short Film Competition opened submissions March 2, beginning the sixth year of the competition. The addition acknowledges that, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be many … [Read more...] about NASA, Houston Cinema Arts Society Announce New Special Category for 2020 CineSpace Competition
‘Chasing Whiskey’ Documentary Brings the Untold Story of Jack Daniel’s to Cinema Audiences Nationwide – May 11 Only
The new documentary “Chasing Whiskey – The Untold Story of Jack Daniel’s” premieres in movie theaters across the country as a one-night event on May 11. More than a simple narrative of the origins and impact of Jack Daniel’s, the documentary joins Tim Matheson, Shooter Jennings, Eric Church, John Grisham, Tina Sinatra and more, on a 57,000 mile journey … [Read more...] about ‘Chasing Whiskey’ Documentary Brings the Untold Story of Jack Daniel’s to Cinema Audiences Nationwide – May 11 Only
New Music: D Smoke – "No Commas" (Single & Video)
Focused and fearless, D Smoke unleashes "No Commas," the second track from his forthcoming album. Tapping into his linguistic arsenal on the J.LBS' produced track, Smoke delivers a message that unpacks the value of reclaiming a stolen legacy. Interlacing his bars in English and Spanish — oftentimes in the same line — Smoke continues to breathe life into the stories that … [Read more...] about New Music: D Smoke – "No Commas" (Single & Video)
“Still Here,” by Emmy-nominated Studio Al Jazeera Contrast, to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
Storytelling and innovation studio Al Jazeera Contrast, part of the digital division of Al Jazeera Media Network, announced today that Still Here will premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival in the New Frontier program. The visceral experiences of over twelve formerly incarcerated women who have re-entered society are at the core of Still Here, which … [Read more...] about “Still Here,” by Emmy-nominated Studio Al Jazeera Contrast, to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
VRstudios Announces the Immediate Availability of “Terminator: Guardian of Fate”
VRstudios, creator of turn-key multiplayer Virtual Reality (VR) attractions for Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) businesses has announced the latest exclusive experience for Dave & Buster's proprietary multiplayer virtual reality simulator – Terminator: Guardian of Fate. The intense, action-packed interactive experience featuring the incredible talents … [Read more...] about VRstudios Announces the Immediate Availability of “Terminator: Guardian of Fate”
Portland Film Festival Announces 2019 Award Winners; ‘Princess of the Row,’ ‘Fire on the Hill’ and ‘Last Call’ Top List of Seven Winners
The 8th Annual Portland Film Festival, presented by Comcast NBCUniversal, announced awards from its 2019 program, which wrapped on Sunday, October 20. Princess of the Rowwas named Best Narrative Feature. It is director Max Carlson’s inspiring tale of a runaway foster child who will stop at nothing to get back to the only family she knows: her homeless, mentally … [Read more...] about Portland Film Festival Announces 2019 Award Winners; ‘Princess of the Row,’ ‘Fire on the Hill’ and ‘Last Call’ Top List of Seven Winners