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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Cartoon Network Presents "Adventure Time" from the Very Beginning
Ultraviolet is closing it's virtual doors.
The following is a general email I imagine everyone got and it says everything one needs to know clearly so check it out and if you did not get one, check your spam or junk mail boxes.
We are writing to inform you that the UltraViolet service is planning to shut down on July 31, 2019. You are receiving this message because you signed up for an UltraViolet Library or for a service that created an UltraViolet Library for you.
What does this mean for you?
- Between January 31 and July 31, 2019
- You can continue to access your UltraViolet movies and TV shows through the retailer(s) linked to your UltraViolet Library.
- You can also continue to purchase new movies and TV shows and redeem digital codes by following the redemption instructions. Depending on the retailer, these new purchases and redemptions may or may not be added to your UltraViolet Library.
- Linking your UltraViolet Library to additional retailers can maximize your access to your Library and help avoid potential disruption.
- After the shutdown date
- Your UltraViolet Library will automatically close and, in the majority of cases, your movies and TV shows will remain accessible at previously-linked retailers.
- You can continue to make online purchases and redeem codes, but these may only be available through that retailer, and will not be added to your UltraViolet Library.
What should you do now?
- As soon as possible, login at myuv.com and choose Retailer Services to verify the retailers linked to your UltraViolet Library. If your Library is not currently linked to a retailer or if you would like to link to additional participating retailers, select one or more retailers to link to your UltraViolet Library.
- Don't unlink or close your UltraViolet Library, as UltraViolet and retailers will be working together to maximize your continued access to movies and TV shows.
Look for further communications from UltraViolet and your retailers over the coming months, as some retailers may disconnect from UltraViolet before July 31.
Some details may be updated, so visit myuv.com/faq often for the most current information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Thank you for making UltraViolet part of how you enjoy digital entertainment. Please do not hesitate to contact customer support at customercare@uvvu.com if you have additional questions.
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The UltraViolet Team
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Heartland Film Signs Gender Parity Pledge and First Top-Level Partnership with Alliance of Women Directors
Heartland Film Signs Gender Parity Pledge and First Top-Level Partnership with Alliance of Women Directors
Nonprofit commits to gender parity in programming for both the Heartland International Film Festival and Academy Award®-qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival
INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Heartland Film Inc., the nonprofit organizer of the 28th Annual Heartland International Film Festival (October 10-20, 2019) and Academy Award®-qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival (July 25-28, 2019) has officially signed on to the 5050x2020 parity pledge. Both festivals will reach gender parity in both film lineups by 2020 but intends to beat that goal with parity across 2019 selections. Additionally, Heartland Film will make available statistics regarding the gender parity of its selection committees, submitting filmmakers, and selected filmmakers.
“Gender disparity in the film industry continues to be an important yet dismissed epidemic; it is easy to say the problem is bigger than one organization or person’s decision, but that is simply not true,” explained Heartland Film Director of Film Programming, Greg Sorvig. “Film festivals need to consider gender parity as a standard right alongside technical quality, story, and genre when rounding out its program. By committing to the 5050x2020 pledge and partnering with Alliance of Women Directors, Heartland Film is taking a stand for what is right. My hope is that our colleagues in the industry will join us and other top-tier film festivals around the world in making this change.”
In its 2018 programming, 4 out of 5 top Grand Prize winners--accounting for more than $70,000 in cash prizes and an Academy Award®-qualifying shorts category--were directed by women and more than 50 percent of jury members and screening committee members were female. In total, female-led productions accounted for 38 percent of the overall programming for both festivals and additional panel discussions were offered to draw attention to the cause.
“A common myth is that women aren’t making films or they’re not submitting to festivals,” said Heartland Film Film Programming Coordinator Julia Ricci. “That is far from the truth. The talent is out there and they have something to say; it is important for film festivals to amplify these voices and provide equal opportunity across the board. Heartland’s track record of recognizing and honoring female filmmakers is growing stronger each year, and I’m thrilled that we are officially committing to this initiative."
Beyond the 5050x2020 pledge, Heartland Film has formed an official partnership with the Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) based in Los Angeles. Heartland Film is the first organization to commit to the Dorothy Arzner Partnership, AWD’s top partner level which guarantees a programmed block of AWD films and complimentary submission waivers for all AWD members. Indy Shorts will feature a block of AWD member-directed short films this July.
"Alliance of Women Director's partnership with Heartland Film exemplifies the synergistic efforts between filmmakers and festivals that can lead to real change in the industry,” said AWD Founder and Chairperson Jennifer Warren. “We are thrilled that our members will have the opportunity to work with this outstanding organization which supports women filmmakers and understands that representation matters."
As a founding member of the Film Festival Alliance, a nonprofit networking organization that develops and fosters collaboration among mission-driven film festivals across North America, Heartland Film shares a growing commitment to gender parity:
“Film Festival Alliance represents more than 160 mission-driven festivals, who as a collective, are dedicated to equal representation within our organizations and the film festival industry as a whole,” said Executive Director Lela Meadow-Conner. "Throughout 2019 and beyond, we will be introducing additional resources for our membership, that advocate for greater accessibility to inclusive programming for both festivals and filmmakers; as well as addressing intersectionality initiatives as they obtain to organizational leadership. We are proud of our founding member Heartland Film for taking the important steps to prioritize parity within their film festival programming.”
Call for entries for the 28th Annual Heartland International Film Festival (feature films 41 minutes plus) and 2nd Annual Indy Shorts International Film Festival (short films 40 minutes or less) are now open. More information can be found at http://heartlandfilm.org/festival/submit/.
Monday, January 28, 2019
TBS PROGRAMMING ALERT WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17
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Two men from different worlds form an unexpected friendship in the incredibly moving film Green Book, coming to Digital February 19, 2019 and Blu-ray™ March 12, 2019.
WINNER OF THREE GOLDEN GLOBES® INCLUDING BEST PICTURE
AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL FEBRUARY 19, 2019
AND ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™AND DVD MARCH 12, 2019
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
“WONDERFULLY CHARMING” – JEFF SNEIDER, COLLIDER
Universal City, California, January 8, 2019 – Two men from different worlds form an unexpected friendship in the incredibly moving film Green Book, coming to Digital February 19, 2019 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand March 12, 2019 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. With exceptional filmmaker lineage, Participant Media and DreamWorks Pictures’ Green Book is directed by Peter Farrelly (There’s Something About Mary, Shallow Hal), and stars 2019 Golden Globe® nominee Viggo Mortensen (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Eastern Promises) and 2019 Golden Globe® winner Mahershala Ali (Moonlight, Hidden Figures) alongside Linda Cardellini (Brokeback Mountain, The Founder). The critically acclaimed and “hugely entertaining” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) Green Book is the winner of three 2019 Golden Globe® awards including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Mahersala Ali and Best Screenplay.
Academy Award® nominee for his roles in Captain Fantastic and Eastern Promises, Viggo Mortensen, and Academy Award® winner for Moonlight, Mahershala Ali, star in Green Book, a film inspired by a true friendship that transcended race, class, and the 1962 Mason-Dixon line. When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on The Green Book to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger as well as unexpected humanity and humor—they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime.
Filled with acclaimed performers, Green Book on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD includes three featurettes that will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the actors and filmmakers brought the characters to film and the true story that inspired it.
4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM, DVD & DIGITAL BONUS FEATURES:
- Virtuoso Performances – Go behind the scenes with Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali as they discuss their characters and the lengths they went to accurately portray them.
- An Unforgettable Friendship – Cast and filmmakers discuss the friendship between Don Shirley and Tony Lip.
- Going Beyond the Green Book – Filmmakers and cast discuss the significance of The Green Book.
Green Book will be available on 4K Ultra HD in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayTM, Blu-rayTM and Digital. The 4K Ultra HD disc will include the same bonus features as the Blu-rayTMversion, all in stunning 4K resolution.
- 4K Ultra HD is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HD features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience.
- Blu-rayTM 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.
- Digital lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.
- MOVIES ANYWHERE is the digital app that simplifies and enhances the digital movie collection and viewing experience by allowing consumers to access their favorite digital movies in one place when purchased or redeemed through participating digital retailers. Consumers can also redeem digital copy codes found in eligible Blu-rayTM and DVD disc packages from participating studios and stream or download them through Movies Anywhere. MOVIES ANYWHERE is only available in the United States. For more information, visit https://moviesanywhere.com.
Friday, January 25, 2019
TNT Programming on Monday, February 18th.
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MEDIA ALERT: The Who Launch Pop Up Magic Buses in NYC for 'Moving On!' Tour
In celebration of their recently announced 2019 North American MOVING ON! Tour,The Who have launched a series of pop up Magic Buses straight from the 60s in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York City.The buses are inspired by The Who’s iconic song “Magic Bus” and compilation album, Magic Bus – The Who On Tour from 1968.
Fans in New York City can see the double decker buses now through February 10thas they hit the streets all over Manhattan from Harlem to Midtown, down to Chelsea and Greenwich Village. A full map of the buses’ routes can be viewed HERE. Fans who spot the bus can also enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win two premium tickets to The Who’s tour stop nearest to them. To enter, fans can post a picture of the bus on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #MagicBusEntry and follow + tag @LiveNation in the image. See rules for alternate method of entry. Sweepstakes ends Feb 10, 2019 at 11:59pm PST. See rules here: http://bit.ly/MagicBusRules.
Produced by Live Nation, The Who’s North American MOVING ON! TOUR will bring their indelible brand of powerhouse rock to 29 cities beginning in May (see tour itinerary below). The kickoff date is May 7 in Grand Rapids, MI with the band wrapping up the first leg of the tour June 1 in Toronto, ON. A much-anticipated series of fall dates will launch on September 6 in St. Paul, MN and conclude on October 23 in Edmonton, AB.
Tickets are on sale to the general public NOW at LiveNation.com.
The Who will also be releasing their first album of new songs in thirteen years later this year. On stage, the line-up will be rounded out by familiar Who players featuring guitarist/backup singer Simon Townshend, keyboardist Loren Gold, bassist Jon Button and drummer Zak Starkey, and complemented by some of the best orchestras in the U.S. and Canada.
The tour is their first return to the states since their 2017 Las Vegas residency. That same year they did a limited run of shows following 2016’s rescheduled leg of their acclaimed 50th anniversary celebration. The band also drew praise for their extended 2012-2013 North American run, a 36 city Quadrophenia tour with the band performing their 1973 rock opera in its entirety.
2019 North American Tour Dates
Summer Dates
May 7 / Van Andel Arena / Grand Rapids, MI
May 9 / KeyBank Center / Buffalo, NY
May 11 / Jiffy Lube Live / Bristow, VA
May 13 / Madison Square Garden / New York, NY
May 16 / Bridgestone Arena / Nashville, TN
May 18 / Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center / Noblesville, IN
May 21 / Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre / Chicago, IL
May 23 / Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre St. Louis / Maryland Heights, MO
May 25 / Citizens Bank Park / Philadelphia, PA
May 28 / Little Caesars Arena / Detroit, MI
May 30 / PPG Paints Arena / Pittsburgh, PA
June 1 / Scotiabank Arena / Toronto, ON
Fall Dates
Sept 6 / Xcel Energy Center / St. Paul, MN
Sept 8 / Alpine Valley Music Theatre / Alpine Valley, WI
Sept 10 / Blossom Music Center / Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Sept 13 / Fenway Park / Boston, MA
Sept 15 / Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater / Wantagh, NY
Sept 18 / State Farm Arena / Atlanta, GA
Sept 20 / BB&T Center / Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sept 22 / Amalie Arena / Tampa, FL
Sept 25 / Toyota Center / Houston, TX
Sept 27 / American Airlines Center / Dallas, TX
Sept 29 / Pepsi Center / Denver, CO
Oct 11 / Hollywood Bowl / Los Angeles, CA
Oct 13 / Hollywood Bowl / Los Angeles, CA
Oct 16 / Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University / San Diego, CA
Oct 19 / T-Mobile Park / Home of the Seattle Mariners / Seattle, WA
Oct 21 / Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena / Vancouver, BC
Oct 23 / Rogers Place / Edmonton, AB
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Next Week On Syfy.
THE MAGICIANS “LOST, FOUND, ....ED” – 9/8c
Dean Fogg gets a new suit.
DEADLY CLASS “SNAKE PIT” – 10/9c
Marcus navigates a prank war between the Rats and Legacies, as everyone prepares for the big dance.
LIFE OF PI –Friday, February 1 at 10p/9pc
Next Week On USA.
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW (LIVE) – 8/7c
Emanating live for three hours from the Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, MONDAY NIGHT RAW® features WWE Superstars John Cena, Seth Rollins, Ronda Rousey, Finn Balor, Dolph Ziggler and more.
TEMPTATION ISLAND “THE EPIPHANY” –10/9c
As connections are being formed, some couples are starting to question their relationships.
WWE SMACKDOWN (LIVE) – 8/7c
Live for two hours at 8/7c from Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, SMACKDOWN LIVE® features WWE Superstars AJ Styles, Daniel Bryan, Rey Mysterio, The Miz, Asuka, Randy Orton and more.
SUITS “WHALE HUNT”– 10/9c
Louis learns the finer points of managing Harvey. Alex is caught between Samantha and his wife.
Discover More Gem Secrets with Steven Universe: Season 2 Arriving on Blu-Ray & DVD April 16
Discover More Gem Secrets With
STEVEN UNIVERSE: SEASON 2 ARRIVING ON BLU-RAY & DVD APRIL 16
And... Dropping APRIL 12
STEVEN UNIVERSE SOUNDTRACK: VOLUME 2
Rediscover the sophomore season of Cartoon Network's award-winning series, Steven Universe when it arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on April 16.
Featuring all 22 episodes, the release also includes exclusive animatics from select episodes like “The Answer,” “Sword to the Sword,” “We Need To Talk” and “Love Letters,” among others. Plus, an exclusive Garnet fusion keychain is enclosed in every DVD disc package! Adventures Abound!
Season Two introduces Garnet for the first time and takes Steven Universe and the Crystal Gems on new adventures that explore love, friendship, Yellow Diamond’s plan for Earth, Peridot’s change of heart and more!
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Christopher Meloni and Elizabeth Reaser will guest star as Commander Winslow and Mrs. Winslow in season three of The Handmaid’s Tale.
Christopher Meloni and Elizabeth Reaser will guest star as Commander Winslow and Mrs. Winslow in season three of The Handmaid’s Tale.
- Christopher Meloni (Happy!, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) and Elizabeth Reaser (The Haunting of Hill House) have been cast as Commander Winslow and Mrs. Winslow in The Handmaid’s Tale, which airs on Hulu and is currently in production on its third season.
- Commander Winslow (Meloni) is a powerful and magnetic Commander who hosts the Waterfords on an important trip.
- Mrs. Winslow (Reaser) is Commander Winslow's wife, who becomes a friend and inspiration to Serena Joy.
- Reaser is repped by UTA and Stone, Genow, Smelkinson, Binder & Christopher. Meloni is repped by Industry Entertainment and Gersh.
- Reaser’s headshot can be found here. Photo credit: Kevin Scanlon
- The series stars Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Alexis Bledel, Madeline Brewer, Ann Dowd, O-T Fagbenle, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, and Bradley Whitford.
- The series is created for television by Bruce Miller, who serves as the series’ showrunner and an executive producer. The series is also executive produced by Warren Littlefield, Elisabeth Moss, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Ilene Chaiken, Eric Tuchman, Mike Barker.
- Season Three of The Handmaid’s Tale is driven by June’s resistance to the dystopian regime of Gilead and her struggle to strike back against overwhelming odds. Startling reunions, betrayals, and a journey to the terrifying heart of Gilead force all characters to take a stand, guided by one defiant prayer: “Blessed be the fight.”
- The Handmaid’s Tale is an eleven-time Emmy Award-winning drama series and has garnered numerous prestigious awards to date, including a 2018 Peabody Award and a BAFTA Award.
- The Handmaid’s Tale is produced by MGM Television and internationally distributed by MGM.
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Next Week On SYFY
“MONSTER MASH MARATHON” – 8:30am-8:00pm
THE MAGICIANS “A FLOCK OF LOST BIRDS” SEASON PREMIERE – 9/8c
Brian takes a friend out for ice cream. Sam is one week away from retirement.
DEADLY CLASS “NOISE, NOISE, NOISE” – 10/9c
The men and women go on their first dates with the singles.
EVERLY –Friday, January 25 at 10p/9pc
OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN –Saturday, January 26 at 9p/8pc
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
MARK WAHLBERG AND ROSE BYRNE DIVE HEADFIRST INTO PARENTING IN THE HILARIOUS FAMILY COMEDY INSTANT FAMILY Bring It Home on Digital February 19, 2019 Blu-ray™ Combo Pack Debuts March 5.
MARK WAHLBERG AND ROSE BYRNE DIVE HEADFIRST
INTO PARENTING IN THE HILARIOUS FAMILY COMEDY
INSTANT FAMILY
Bring It Home on Digital February 19, 2019
Blu-ray™ Combo Pack Debuts March 5 with Over an Hour of Bonus Content,
Including a Look at the Film’s Inspiration, Deleted and Extended Scenes, Gag Reel, and More!
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – “Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne make a wonderful comedy tag-team” (Mara Reinstein, US Weekly) in the “hilarious and heartwarming” (Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times) INSTANT FAMILY, arriving on Digital February 19, 2019 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD March 5 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.
"The perfect movie to watch with your family” (Erik Davis, Fandango), INSTANT FAMILYon Digital* and Blu-ray Combo Pack comes loaded with more than an hour of laugh-out-loud and uplifting bonus material. Go behind the scenes and see how the cast and crew brought the story to life, and meet writer/director Sean Anders’ real-life family, who served as the inspiration for the film. Plus, watch hysterical deleted and extended scenes and an uproarious gag reel; enjoy commentary with Anders and writer John Morris; and so much more!
When Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) choose to start a family, they stumble headfirst into the world of foster care adoption. After they learn their perfect foster child comes with two other siblings, Pete and Ellie find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight and must hilariously learn the ropes of instant parenthood if they hope to become a real family. Inspired by a true story, INSTANT FAMILY also stars Isabela Moner, Margo Martindale, Julie Hagerty, and Octavia Spencer.
The INSTANT FAMILY Blu-ray Combo pack includes access to a Digital copy of the film as well as the following:
Blu-ray
· Feature film in high definition
· Bonus Content:
o Deleted & Extended Scenes
§ Introduction by Sean Anders and John Morris
o Gag Reel
o Commentary by director/writer Sean Anders and writer John Morris
o Mr. and Mrs. Fix-It—Behind the scenes with Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne
o Kid Power—Meet the talented young cast
o I Need Some Support—Octavia Spencer and Tig Notaro guide a group of parents through the laughter and tears of foster care
o Order in the Court—Inside one of the film’s most heartfelt moments
o The Families Behind the Fair—Hear from real foster families
o Crew Inspiration—Crew members share their own foster care stories
o The Anders Family—The real-life inspiration for the film
o Isabela Moner “I’ll Stay” – Promotional Music Video
o On Set Proposal—A surprising wedding proposal from one crew member to another
DVD
· Feature film in standard definition
The INSTANT FAMILY single-disc DVD includes the feature film in standard definition.