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ALEC HARDISON IS MAKING THE UNDERGROUND HOT- FOR THE MASSES!
Executive-produced by Misha Green, Joe Pokaski, John Legend, Akiva Goldsman, Tory Tunnell, Joby Harold, Mike Jackson, Ty Stiklorius and Anthony Hemingway, and produced by Sony Pictures Television and Tribune Studios, "Underground" follows a courageous group of American heroes who attempt a daring flight to freedom in the greatest escape in history. "Underground" was recently renewed for a second season that is set to begin production this summer for a 2017 debut.
The For Your Consideration Emmy campaign for WGN America's "Underground" is underway across print, online, social media, out-of-home and on-air ads for the standout series that has been praised as one of the best dramas of the year. The entire 18,000+ Academy of Television Arts and Sciences membership body recently received DVD screeners of "Underground," along with online access to view the series' full first season across multiple devices.
The celebrated cast of "Underground" includes Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Rosalee, Leverage's Aldis Hodge as Noah, Christopher Meloni as August Pullman, Alano Miller as Cato, Jessica de Gouw as Elizabeth Hawkes, Marc Blucas as John Hawkes, Adina Porter as Pearly Mae, Mykelti Williamson as Moses, Amirah Vann as Ernestine, Johnny Ray Gill as Sam, Chris Chalk as William Still, Reed Diamond as Tom Macon, Theodus Crane as Zeke, James Lafferty as U.S. Marshall Kyle Risdin, Renwick Scott as Henry and Jussie Smollett as Josey.
"Underground" is created by Misha Green and Joe Pokaski who executive produce alongside Academy Award-winner Akiva Goldsman of Weed Road Pictures; and Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell of Safehouse Pictures. Visionary artist and producer John Legend, an Academy Award, Golden Globe® and multi-Grammy Award winner, and his Get Lifted partners Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius executive produce. Additionally, Get Lifted oversees all elements of the show's music. Anthony Hemingway directs and serves as executive producer for the first four episodes.
[Source: Nielsen Media Research -- Live + 7, Live + 3]
Monday, May 16, 2016
Thursday, May 12, 2016
SMASH MOUTH,JOAN JETT AND MELISSA ETHERIDGE TO HEADLINE IN LAS VEGAS.
Fremont Street Experience Rock of Vegas concert series announces its lineup for the summer that will transform the legendary downtown venue into summer's hottest music destination. Celebrating its eighth anniversary, the free concerts have become one of the most popular summertime events in Las Vegas. The free concert series in Downtown Las Vegas will kick off Memorial DayWeekend with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, and runs through Labor Day Weekend with a performance by Smash Mouth.
Rock of Vegas Summer Concert Series at Fremont Street Experience headliner concerts:
May 28 – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – 3rd Street Stage
June 11 – 3 Doors Down – 3rd Street Stage
July 2 – Cherry Poppin' Daddies – 1st Street Stage
July 23 – Robby Krieger of The Doors – 1st Street Stage
Aug. 6 – Vertical Horizon – 1st Street Stage
Aug. 20 – Melissa Etheridge – 1st Street Stage
Sept. 3 – Smash Mouth – 3rd Street Stage
June 11 – 3 Doors Down – 3rd Street Stage
July 2 – Cherry Poppin' Daddies – 1st Street Stage
July 23 – Robby Krieger of The Doors – 1st Street Stage
Aug. 6 – Vertical Horizon – 1st Street Stage
Aug. 20 – Melissa Etheridge – 1st Street Stage
Sept. 3 – Smash Mouth – 3rd Street Stage
(All concerts start at 9 p.m.)
"We are excited to announce the return of Fremont Street Experience's free summer concert series, Rock of Vegas," said Thomas Bruny, Director of Marketing of Fremont Street Experience. "We have an amazing lineup of nationally-recognized bands this year. There is something for everyone and you can't beat the price – free – the best deal in Las Vegas this summer. In addition to the headliner concerts, we have nightly entertainment on three stages. We invite visitors and local residents to come to Downtown Las Vegas for a great summer of entertainment, plus the hotel-casinos offer amazing values on room rates, gambling, and food and drink specials."
For complete information on the headliner concerts and nightly entertainment, visit www.vegasexperience.com.
About Fremont Street ExperienceFremont Street Experience, a five-block entertainment district located in historic downtown Las Vegas features Viva Vision, the world's largest video screen - 1,500 feet long, 90 feet wide and suspended 90 feet above the urban pedestrian mall. Viva Vision features nightly spectacular light and sounds shows with 12.5 million LED lights and a 550,000-watt sound system. Fremont Street Experience is a one-of-a-kind venue that includes free nightly concerts and entertainment on three stages. SlotZilla, the world's most unique zipline attraction, features the 850-foot Zipline and the 1,750-foot Zoomline as people launch from a 12-story slot-machine-themed takeoff platform.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
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Thursday, May 05, 2016
GET YOUR JINGOISTIC NEO-CON MUSIC-DIRECTLY FROM CAPTIAN AMERICA.
Jackman recorded the score at London's Air Lyndhurst Studio and also serves as Soundtrack Producer. The Executive Soundtrack Producers include Anthony & Joe Russo, Kevin Feige, Nate Moore and Dave Jordan.
Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark's surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.
Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Emily VanCamp, Marisa Tomei, Tom Holland, Frank Grillo and Martin Freeman, with William Hurt and Daniel Brühl.
Anthony & Joe Russo are directing with Kevin Feige, p.g.a. producing. Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Patricia Whitcher, Nate Moore and Stan Lee are the executive producers. The screenplay is by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely.
Captain America: Civil War track list follows:
1. Siberian Overture
2. Lagos
3. Consequences
4. Ancestral Call
5. Zemo
6. The Tunnel
7. Celestial Bodies
8. Boot Up
9. A New Recruit
10. Stepping Up
11. Standoff
12. Civil War
13. Larger Than Life
14. Catastrophe
15. Revealed
16. Making Amends
17. Fracture
18. Clash
19. Closure
20. Cap's Promise
Bonus Track:21. Adagio
Marvel Music's Captain America: Civil War original motion picture soundtrack will be available globally at all music stores http://smarturl.it/cacwsa1 and streaming partners http://smarturl.it/cacwstsa1
Wednesday, May 04, 2016
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Thursday, April 28, 2016
DR. OZ RETURNS "TO TELL THE TRUTH."
The three-time Emmy® award-winning, The Dr. Oz Show roars into May with brand new shows, loaded with exclusive information, where he exposes the truth from America's most popular foods to shocking & surprising behind-closed-door investigations.
Every Monday in May, Dr. Oz continues his Food Truth series uncovering the truth behind the foods you love from coffee to guacamole. Also, Dr. Oz introduces diet layering, which is a strategy for anyone looking to maximize their dieting efforts. We introduce key techniques, oils, foods, teas, and exercises that you can layer on top of your diet to achieve your best results.
Plus, Dr. Oz goes behind closed doors to investigate range of topics from safe snacking at the movie theater to snapchatting plastic surgeons that you need to know. Be prepared to have your mind blown, as Dr. Oz unveils the most provocative and alluring stories that you have ever seen.
This May, if your jaw doesn't drop, you weren't watching The Dr. Oz Show.
Dr. Oz's Food Truth Series Every Monday Uncovers The Truth Behind America's Biggest Foods
- The Real Story Behind Diet Ice Cream And What's Really In Your Fro-Yo
- What's Really In Your Guacamole
- Are There Chemicals In Your Coffee
- Are High Protein Boosted Foods A Scam
- Where Is The Shrimp I'm Buying Coming From?
- Is Your Calamari Really Squid Or Could It Be Pork Intestine
- The Secret Ingredients Hiding In Your Beer
- Are The Health Foods You Are Eating High in Arsenic
- What's Really In Your Pancake Syrup
- The Truth Behind Vegetable Oil
Dr. Oz Explosive & Exclusive Interviews
- Queen Latifah Sets The Record Straight About Becoming A Mother And Her New Passion
- Alison Sweeney On Her Fight Against An Online Diet Pill Scam
- Dr. Ben Carson Speaks Out On Health In America, Why He Wanted To Be President And Supporting Trump
- Everything You Need To Know About Alzheimer's Right Now With Maria Shriver
- The Property Brothers Investigate The Secret Toxins In Your Home
Dr. Oz Shocking & Surprising In-Depth Behind-Closed-Door Investigations
- Inside The Places You Go Most: Movie Theater Concession Stands; Plus, How Safe Is It to Grab And Go At Gas Station Convenience Stores
- Back From The Dead Stories To Make You Question Everything
- The 28 Day Shrink Your Stomach Challenge
- What You Need To Know About Flush Drinks To Eliminate Toxins And Fats From Your Body
- Waist Trainer Disasters You Have To See To Believe
- How To Trick Your Body Into Burning Stored Fat And Why You Need To Know About The Ketogenic Diet
- The Snapchatting Plastic Surgeon Known As Dr. Miami
- When A Tummy Tuck And Liposuction Blunder Goes Terribly Wrong – The Woman With A Hole In Her Belly
- Why The Creator Of The Fast Diet Says Everything You've Been Told about Weight Loss Is Wrong
May Sweeps Kick Off Week Shows:Thursday, April 28th - Dr. Oz Investigates Diet Ice Cream: Are The Ingredients Making You Fat?You think diet ice cream and frozen yogurt are healthy, but are they making you fat? We investigate the ingredients that may cause you to pack on the pounds. Then, the 28-day challenge to shrink your stomach. See the meals you should be eating to be beach-ready in less than a month.
Friday April 29th - Marie Osmond: How She Moved Past The Biggest Tragedy Of Her LifeA double daytime exclusive! First, the legendary Marie Osmond opens up about how she found the courage and strength to carry on from the biggest crisis of her life, her battle with bulimia and the day she nearly drove off a cliff. Then, the Cleveland kidnapping survivors Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus speak out on the child born in captivity and how The Dr. Oz Show helped them get through that terrible and frightening time in their lives.
Monday, May 2nd - Dr. Oz Investigation: Inside The Places You Go Most: Movie Theater Concession StandsCould your movie theater have some disturbing health violations? See what's lurking at the concession stand, on the armrests, cup holder and more. Then, "The Real" host Loni Love tries the latest health food products you want to know about and, she shares her guilt-free bacon makeovers for bacon lovers. Plus, the spoon hacks to up the game on your diet.
Tuesday, May 3rd - Waist Trainer Disasters You Have To See To BelieveExtreme waist training. It's one of the most controversial diet trends we've ever covered and celebrity Instagrams like Kim Kardashian's are fueling the fire. Meet women who are sabotaging their health, even removing ribs, to achieve an hourglass figure, but at what cost? And, the new green detox soup for weight loss.
Wednesday, May 4th - Back From The Dead Stories: The Man Who Said He Went To HellNever in the history of this show has anyone seen hell and come back to talk about it - until now. You'll hear from a man who says his experience in hell was so bone chilling – it changed his life forever. This show will make you question everything you know about life and death. Then, psychic mediums Char Margolis and John Edward come together to share exactly how their powers work and how you can tap into your intuition.
Thursday, May 5th - Food Truth: What's Really In Your Guacamole?We investigate store-bought guacamole: some may not even have avocados, so what's really in there? Our Food Truth Series breaks it all down. Then, a great compliment to guac is a margarita. We have a recipe for the lowest calorie margarita ever. And, find out why the month of May is the best time to start a diet and stick to it.
Friday, May 6th - Everything You Need To Know About Alzheimer's Right Now: The Alzheimer's PillWe have your Alzheimer's wakeup call! More of what you can do to prevent Alzheimer's from the biggest experts and leaders on the forefront of Alzheimer's research. Then, the newest at-home test to assess your risk and new details on the Alzheimer's pill. Plus, if you're dealing with Alzheimer's in your family, we have advice from Maria Shriver, who lost her father to the disease.
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LONDON HAS FALLEN, ONTO BLU-RAY DVD.
In London Has Fallen, the stellar cast of Gerard Butler (300), Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight), Angela Bassett (American Horror Story), Robert Forster (Jackie Brown), Melissa Leo (The Fighter), Radha Mitchell (Pitch Black), Sean O'Bryan (Vantage Point), and Morgan Freeman (Lucy) reprises their original roles from Olympus Has Fallen, joined by Alon Moni Aboutboul (The Dark Knight Rises), Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen), Charlotte Riley (Edge of Tomorrow), and Waleed F. Zuaiter (Homeland). Babak Najafi directs London Has Fallen.
When the British Prime Minster dies unexpectedly, Secret Service Agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) knows it is his duty to prep with Secret Service Director Lynne Jacobs (Angela Bassett) for them to accompany U.S. President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) to the state funeral at St Paul's Cathedral in London. With every powerful world leader set to attend, the funeral should be the most protected event on Earth. Yet within moments of arriving, heads of government are assassinated and London landmarks are attacked. Asher, Banning, and Jacobs are ambushed and retreat amidst a hail of gunfire and explosives. The devastated British capital goes into lockdown. Banning will stop at nothing to secure Asher's safe return home. Back at the White House, Vice President Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman) races against time brainstorming with top advisors in the Situation Room to get those trapped in London a lifeline of support and a way out. Outnumbered and outgunned, Banning reaches out for help to an English MI6 agent (Charlotte Riley) who rightly trusts no one. Failure is not an option as they attempt to stop the criminals from carrying out the final phase of their revenge plan.
BLU-RAYTM and DVD BONUS FEATURES:
- The Making of London Has Fallen – An inside look at the massive undertaking of shooting such a large-scale film in London. Featuring interviews with cast and crew, this piece shows the unique challenges encountered on-set, director Babak Najafi's process, and the cast's inspiration for their characterizations.
- Guns, Knives & Explosives – Delve deeper into Gerard Butler's iconic character of Mike Banning, and the extensive training and preparation the actor needed to play a Secret Service agent.
- Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
- DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
- DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™ lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.
Friday, April 08, 2016
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016
EXPOSE: WHAT DO YOU DO, WITH ONLY AN HOUR TO EXPLORE WONDERCON? NOT MUCH.
First, I go upstairs and realized all the live chat rooms have finished. I made my way, to the South hall of the LA Convention Center. I get a free comic book, with four mini stories that go nowhere. I walk through "Artists' Alley" to the only exciting place on the whole floor-the video game arcade area.
I stopped and played Resident Evil X (I can't remember which number.) I pick a cop role and shoot zombies in the head, in a stage called "Urban Chaos." My avatar doesn't die, but I don't complete the area for not killing enough zombies. I quit and then played Mega Man 6.
It thought this would be nostalgic, but it made me remember all the things I hated- about this series. Like, why are there No mega woman villains? Hello, schlocky controls of Mega Man. I get to the villain of stage and step too far over and I'm back five screens where I was. I then ask a lady worker, about an Umbrella Corps-another Zombie survival game made as Unreal- Tournament.
I then hit the Nintendo area, where the lines for the new Star Fox was endless, including cockpit versions. I then decided to play the new DS Metroid game: Federation Force. Its look and controls are similar to Metroid: Prime.
Sadly, I was stuck at a snow-base, trying repeatedly -to pass a huge grey door, which when you finally figure out how to open it, you have to hurry before it closes. When you find the door, it's closed again, and you get attacked a small squad of aliens, which are easy to take out at a distance.
After this, I go to the Capcom area- which has a entire wall of the hit game, Street Fighter 5, complete with arcade style controls. With time running out, this white guy and I stepped up, to one of the machines in the middle. We decide to the control women, and have Chun Li and Cammy partake- in a karate cat fight.
Except, after choosing the arena, the game won't start. We both tried our controls several times to start it up...Nothing. We even ask the one of the workers, dressed as a Lynda Carter era Wonder Woman. After ogling her, she realized she couldn't help. I thank her, and she acknowledges it.
After that, a lady announcer tells everybody to leave. I check my watch and realize- I have five minutes left.
I find a chat room (near the snack bar) about Star Trek V. Star Wars: led by a Kevin Smith look-a-like, doing a talk show with a hand-held mike. He discussed with a bunch of experts about why "the USS Defiant led by Admiral Akbar" would "kick the ass of a star destroyer" led by Han Solo or something. It was a weirdly intriguing and creative debate. The panel was both- witty and surprisingly knowledgeable, about their subject matter. Donald Trump could learn a thing or three here.
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A MUSICIAN JOINS- TV'S JOHN OLIVER IN TELLING JUSTIN BIEBER, SOMETHING.
Wednesday, March 09, 2016
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Monday, March 07, 2016
CELEBRITY Q AND A: NICOLLETTE SHERIDIAN AND TERI HATCHER! EXCLUSIVE!!
Around Winter 2006, I was doing security work at Universal Studios, Hollywood. I was on traffic duty ,on the Wisteria Lane town set. I was positioned at the mouth of the famous cut-de-sac of houses, just above the Jaws exhibit. It was sunset, it was near lunch time (Hollywood time,) when Desperate Housewives Executive Producer- Marc Cheery (the living definition of a pig) drove up in golf cart,with fighting beauties Teri Hatcher and Nicolette Sheridan.Hatcher was lovely in a black cocktail dress and Nicolette was a form-fitting white dress. Cherry was slovenly dressed, in a dress shirt and slacks.
Cherry looked right me and said "Look, I have to get up to Wisteria Lane for a function." There was a network thrown party on the street, to reflect the suburban atmosphere of the hit soap, in between filming.
I told him, "Sorry, they are in the middle of a take." In fact, only now did Cherry- see all the cars held back in both directions. Then, he told me he's "a busy man" and "he needed to get up the set." I told 'em "when they release the traffic, sir." Normally, this would take a minute or two. The ladies looked bored, and Nicolette started to say something snide, when Cherry shot her a glaze- that quickly silenced her.
About five minutes later, Cherry started in again on "how important I am to this network,THIS studio and could I...just go" (and ruin a take on his own show.) I told him "NO, sir" again, with quiet forcefulness. Cheery looked agitated.
Then, the best Lois Lane ever, eased toward me -with her fine bosoms- barely encased, in her lovely dress. She stated coolly, "Please, we're already late and I'd really appreciate it, if you helped us." I stare into the trusting face and boobs of Susan Meyer. I then, grab my walkie-talkie and told my boss, "I have the Producer of Desperate Housewives here..."
"Executive Producer!," said Cherry.
I restart my message for Teri, "I have the Executive Producer of Desperate Housewives (Cheery nods approvingly) and Teri Hatcher here. They need to need to get up to Wisteria Lane, for a Network party. I need permission- to release their cart, right now."
About a whole minute passed, when I hear, "OK, let em through." Teri smiles and mouths me, a near silent "Thank You." Cheery without another word, powers up the golf cart and zooms away. At the back of the cart, Sheridan and I share a glance. She has an almost look of "Save Me", with worry and doubt etched on her pretty face. The cart turns onto Wisteria Lane and quickly out of my sight.
About a month later, I just happening to be watching Desperate Housewives at home- when a strange scene started on the show. Teri Hatcher in a similar dress, tried to charm a black security guard (dress in a decent suit, instead the fake police outfit I wore) into letting her into a outdoor party.
The main differences here: the guard is quite gruff to her, which I guess is what Cheery though I was to him. When Hatcher tried to get pass the guard by touching his chest, the TV guard drops her... onto the hood of a car (breasts first)- in zip-tie hand cuffs and reports her to the police, for trespassing.
Cherry again pissed- at the celebrity Chopped Champion- for succeeding with a black man, where a corpulent, loudmouth failed. Remember, it took President Obama and Former Majority whip Nancy Pelosi, to approve Obama Care...together- in a harsh, lying world.
Thursday, March 03, 2016
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Monday, February 29, 2016
POWER/RANGERS STARTS FILMING NOW.
Saban's Power Rangers follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover that they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as the Power Rangers before it is too late.
The film stars Dacre Montgomery (A Few Less Men) as Jason the Red Ranger, RJ Cyler (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) as Billy the Blue Ranger, Naomi Scott (The 33) as Kimberly the Pink Ranger, Becky G (Empire) as Trini the Yellow Ranger, Ludi Lin (Monster Hunt) as Zack the Black Ranger, and Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect, The Hunger Games franchise) as Rita Repulsa.
Directed by Dean Israelite (Project Almanac),Saban's Power Rangers is written by John Gatins (Kong: Skull Island, Real Steel), Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama (Dracula Untold), Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller (X-Men: First Class, Thor), and Max Landis (Chronicle). Producers are Power Rangers creator Haim Saban, Brian Casentini (Power Rangers TVseries), Wyck Godfrey, and Marty Bowen (The Twilight Saga, The Fault in Our Stars, The Maze Runner franchise).
Allison Shearmur (The Hunger Games franchise; Rogue One: A Star Wars Story)and Brent O'Connor (Warcraft) serve as executive producers. Brian Tyler (Avengers: Age of Ultron; Now You See Me)is the composer and Kelli Jones (Straight Outta Compton, Sons of Anarchy)is the costume designer. Set decorator is Oscar-nominated Hamish Purdy (The Revenant) and stunt coordinator is Paul Jennings (Game of Thrones, San Andreas, The Dark Knight). Weta Workshop (The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, District 9) is in charge of suit design and visual effects. Andrew Menzies (Fury, X-Men)is the production designer and Director of Photography is Matt Lloyd (Daredevil, Cop Car).
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
WHITE HOUSE: UNDERGROUND.
Executive Producer John Legend, Creators Misha Green and Joe Pokaski and Stars including Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge and Christopher Meloni Participated in a Panel Discussion Highly Anticipated Original Series "Underground."
Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Tribune Studios, Premieres Wednesday, March 9 (10 p.m. ET/PT) on WGN America
Actors Alano Miller, Amirah Vann, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Leverage's Aldis Hodge, Jessica de Gouw and Christopher Meloni.
Jamie Erlicht (President, U.S. Programming and Production, Sony Pictures Television), Matt Cherniss (President and General Manager, WGN America), executive producer John Legend and Zack Van Amburg (President, U.S. Programming and Production.
WGN America screened its highly anticipated original series "Underground" Monday evening at the White House, as part of the White House Office of Public Engagement's Black History Month event, "These Hallowed Grounds and 'Underground' Screening," highlighting landmarks and monuments around the country significant to the African American community, including stops on the Underground Railroad.
The gripping premiere episode was lauded by attendees at the event held in the White House's South Court Auditorium. In addition to the cast and creative team, the White House event was attended by Senior Administration Officials and led by Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor and Assistant to President Barack Obama.
Deputy Secretary O'Dell, Deputy Director, National Park Services, provided additional remarks before the panels and screening commenced. Other notables in attendance also included: Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, Professor, Harvard University and President of The Association for the Study of African American Life & History; Dr. Cheryl LaRoche, Professor, University of Maryland College Park; Dr. Leslie Harris, Professor, Emory University; Dr. Clarence G. Newsome, President of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Richard Dana, Attorney and Professor Adjunct at Kent State University; Dr. Salamishah Tillet, Professor at the University of Pennsylvania; Jeff Johnson, Moderator, Principal JLJ Communications; Director and Executive Producer of "Underground"; Akiva Goldsman, with Tory Tunnell, Joby Harold and Mike Jackson, Executive Producers of "Underground."
Prior to the screening, the "Underground" cast and creative team, including executive producer John Legend, creators and executive producers Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, executive producer Akiva Goldsman, director and executive producer Anthony Hemingway, along with President and General Manager of WGN America, Matt Cherniss, and stars Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, Christopher Meloni, Alano Miller, Jessica de Gouw and Amirah Vann, participated in panel discussions in which they elaborated on the inspiration behind the escape thriller, premiering Wednesday, March 9 (10 p.m. ET/PT) on WGN America, and produced by Sony Pictures Television and Tribune Studios.
Set in a desperate and dangerous time, WGN America's original series "Underground" follows a group of courageous men and women who use their ingenuity, power and perseverance to attempt the greatest escape in history and break free, despite the dire consequences that awaited them on the other side.
The 10-episode, hour-long program follows a courageous blacksmith who covertly organizes a small group of his fellow slaves and pieces together a daring plan of escape across hundreds of miles to freedom. The odds of success are razor-thin for those who make it off the plantation, while the risks, dangers and obstacles multiply each step of the way. The "Underground" full-length trailer can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nOEUogI7pQ. Follow the series @UndergroundWGN -- #BreakFree
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SNOOP DOWN FOR CALI-BASH CONCERT.
With more than 135,000 tickets sold since its inception, Calibash has become the leading Latin urban music concert in Los Angeles and will feature in its 2016 edition a performance by world renowned music icon Snoop Dogg. Hailing from Los Angeles, just like Calibash, Snoop Dogg conquered the music world and transformed rap and hip-hop music with his signature sounds and stage presence.
Nicknamed Snoop by his mother because of his appearance, Calvin Broadus (born October 20, 1972) was raised in Long Beach, California. Snoop began recording homemade tapes with his friend Warren G, who happened to be the stepbrother of N.W.A.'s Dr. Dre. Warren G gave a tape to Dre, who was considerably impressed with Snoop's style and began collaborating with the rapper. When Dre decided to make his tentative first stab at a solo career in 1992 with the theme song for the film Deep Cover, he had Snoop rap with him. "Deep Cover" started a buzz about Snoop that escalated into full-fledged mania when Dre released his own debut album, The Chronic, on Death Row Records late in 1992. Snoop rapped on The Chronic as much as Dre, and his drawled vocals were as important to the record's success as its P-Funk bassgrooves. Dre's singles "Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang" and "Dre Day," which prominently featured Snoop, became Top Ten pop crossover hits in the spring of 1993, setting the stage for Snoop's much-anticipated debut album, Doggystyle. In 2016, the intentionally leaked "My Peoples" freestyle appeared. The track paid tribute to many involved in Cali'sLatin rap community, so it was no big surprise when "Vato" with Cypress Hill's B Real became his next album's leadoff single. The hard and very G-funk Tha Blue Carpet Treatment triumphantly capped off a year of heavy West Coast activity. In late 2007, he recruited two hip-hop veterans -- new jack swing legend Teddy Riley and West Coast hero DJ Quik -- and formed the production team QDT Muzic. The team oversaw Snoop's 2008 album, Ego Trippin', which included the single "Sensual Seduction." In 2009, he issued Malice N Wonderland, the maiden release of a new alliance with the reactivated Priority label, which also signed him on as its creative chairman. He promoted the album a couple months prior to its street date when he hosted the live wrestling television broadcast WWE Raw. A year later the CD/DVD set More Malice rounded up some odds and ends from the album and packaged them with a DVD featuring the Malice N Wonderland short film. In 2011, he released Doggumentary, an album he considered the sequel to his classic debut. The album featured production from the likes of Swizz Beats, DJ Khalil, and Scott Storch, while guest artists included Kanye West, John Legend, Wiz Khalifa, and Willie Nelson. Also arriving that same year was a feature film with Khalifa, Mac and Devin Go to High School, along with its accompanying soundtrack. After a 2012 trip to Jamaica, Snoop Dogg returned as Snoop Lion, and with the help of producer Diplo, he released his first all-reggae album, Reincarnated, on RCA in 2013. Another name change came later in the year when he became Snoopzilla and joined modern funkster Dâm-Funk for the project/album 7 Days of Funk. A return to Snoop Dogg came in 2015 when he partnered with Pharrell Williams for the hip-hop effort Bush. The album was introduced by the single "Peaches N Cream" and featured guest appearances from Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, and Charlie Wilson (Source Billboard.com).
Colombian singer J Balvin is one of the hottest Reggaeton artists today. Multi-award winning Prince Royce is one of the leading Bachata singers that is enjoying crossover success with his latest English language production. Nicky Jam is one of the most beloved Reggaeton artists with an impressive stage presence, he conquered the world with "El Perdon;" topping the charts all over Latin America. Reggaeton's leading duo Plan B that has taken the genre to the most important venues in Latin America with sold-out concerts. Puertorican Reggaeton musician, songwriter and record producer Yandel continued strong success after emerging from the iconic duo Wisin y Yandel. Farruko continues to redefine the genre with his lyrics, productions and collaborations. Becky G is LA's own hottest new artists that is taking the music world by a storm. J Alvarez is one of the iconic names of Reggaeton with dozens of musical hits. American hip hop recording artist, record producer, entrepreneur, DJ and actor Lil Jon jon will perform at Calibash for the first time. J Quiles is one of Reggaeton's hottest newcomers. Zion & Lennox are one of the genre's most successful duos. Alex Sensationis the most influential radio DJ turned performer in the US today.
Tickets for Calibash 2016 are available at www.axs.com. Join the conversation on social media using#Calibash2016. Follow Calibash 2016 online and on social media for up to the minute announcements about this year's concert, artist line-up and other exclusive news and fan opportunities:
Thursday, January 14, 2016
IMAX'S REDEMPTION FOR THE REVENANT.
"The Revenant is a visually stunning, emotionally charged film that looks magnificent in IMAX," said Greg Foster, Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. and CEO of IMAX Entertainment. "We are excited to partner with our friends at Twentieth Century Fox and New Regency, as well as the visionary filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and his two-time Academy Award®-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki in offering fans the opportunity to see this epic film in select IMAX theaters."
The IMAX® release of The Revenant is shown in its digitally re-mastered format, which includes the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
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Monday, December 21, 2015
EXPOSE: WHERE THE HELL- ARE MY PARTING GIFTS,PAT !?
The great thing about losing on TV game shows-unlike Vegas-is that you still had something to show for it. Not just some cheap trinkets either, back in the day were talking about $500-$1,500 for failure. In America, "A nation of B and C students" according to Chris Rock, That's awesome!All of the shows, big and small rewarded people with everything to Turtle Wax to A year's supply of Sunny D. Back then, you got almost too many gifts. The average show would give three to six prizes, depending on its budget. Of course, don't forget taking home- the home board or video game of the show. Back then, parting gifts were the biggest cliché in TV history.
Now, the great trope of TV game shows, "You leave with nothing!," as Weakest Link Anne Robinson would sadistically bellow. When modern games moved to prime time with $1 million+ grand prizes, the bottom fell out with shows beating their chests- about sending players home broke. It's like the minimum wage, was just ignored in order to create the living wage- which on a game show is ,the ability to quit with any money earned at that point or reach a guaranteed cash-in milestone level, a la Millionaire.
All facets of TV productions get paid, even the audience most times. Sometimes, they have to sit there and be enthused up to 12 hrs. at times. The players can't be given a T-shirt or a case of Pepsi. This is yet another reason- Reality shows, are the sweatshop industry of TV.
This started back in "the dark days" of cable TV, back in the nineties. When a lot of Fly-by-night games came on and went off the air, after a season. Most could barely afford their grand prize (usually a vacation), let alone gave consolation gifts.
That forced a cheapness, that affected hit shows, at the time. Wheel, Hollywood Squares and Jeopardy converted- to a still cool $1,000 parting prize. The Price Is Right cut gifts from six to three, then to two (after Drew Carey became host.) After its 40th anniversary, they were gone- though many players claimed, the show still gave away a few prize and a gift basket, from a allegedly huge prize warehouse.
Things are better now- Fortune and Jeopardy still give $1000,Millionaire used to (under the Super Mix format.) These days, its easy to get to the first cash lock-in level, unless you're a moron.
Family Feud used to give away, six to seven losing prizes- under the Richard Dawson and Ray Combs eras. Then, nothing....until the final J. Peterman season- when families got a Feud: Decades Wii home game. Recently, Family Feud started giving away a $500 prepaid credit card, after giving away oxygen for years, under the highly profitable Steve Harvey. However, nearly all GSN shows, newcomer Celebrity Name Game don't do this and Hollywood Game Night, sometimes? Even then, its a gag gift- like a $400 BMW steering wheel ONLY. Funny, but meanly cheap.
"It's time to start....RUNNING!," back to a great, liberal TV tradition. As the great social comic- George Carlin stated, "People just want a trophy or trinket" while "competing on TV" to feel they accomplished something with their lives.
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Tuesday, December 01, 2015
KEVIN CONNOLLY: A TRUE AMERICAN SCUMBAG.
The brief story is in response ,to a Celebrity 
Homophobia report. A seemingly Never Ending Story for a minor actor,
Homophobia report. A seemingly Never Ending Story for a minor actor,
who lost a Basketball game, playing a Buffy knock-off on Unhappily Ever After.
The little minded actor, stalked the source over- to a West SIDE bookstore. He was just looking at their nook tablet and checking his e-mail awkwardly. Evil E was with some woman, when he screamed at him, "I'm going to continue to laugh at you. But, I'm not going to make any gay jokes at you anymore, because your ruining my got damn career!"
The source ran outside and told him "Fuck off, you lying asshole!" Only then, did the bleached, blond bastard, turned pleasantly (?) shocked and walked off into the parking lot with his submissive whore.
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