MEDITATE AMERICA LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT STRESSED NATION

[September 12, 2024; New York, New York] – The David Lynch Foundation’s Institute for Mental Health and Resilience is launching MEDITATE AMERICA, a public awareness campaign to drive home the benefits of meditation techniques to help manage and reduce stress. The campaign aims to combat America’s stress epidemic – according to a 2024 study commissioned by the American Psychological Association, nearly 50% of American adults report feeling more stressed out than ever, and the numbers are soaring. 

 

MEDITATE AMERICA will launch in more than 100 cities nationwide on September 12th and run through November 12th, with the goal of encouraging more people to meditate to address the pandemic of toxic stress, especially during this volatile election season. Local Transcendental Meditation centers nationwide will offer up to 50 percent off course fees to learn Transcendental Meditation. A scholarship fund is being set up by the David Lynch Foundation in partnership with the US TM organization for people who require financial assistance to learn to Transcendental Meditation.

 

Meditate New York will help make TM available to all the people in New York City. The initiative’s goal is to raise funds to provide scholarships to bring the TM technique to New York City’s veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, and those in financial need. 

 

MEDITATE AMERICA will be inaugurated during a benefit gala on September 12 hosted by the charismatic Hugh Jackman and the David Lynch Foundation. This sold-out event will be held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, where Mr. Jackman will interview Dr. Tony Nader, neuroscientist, global Transcendental Meditation expert, and New York Times bestselling author of “Consciousness Is All There Is.” In addition, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy will receive the “Enlightened Doctor of the Year Award” and global women’s health activist and long-time TM practitioner Maria Shriver will receive the “Enlightened Woman of the Year Award.” Magician Joshua Jay will entertain. This pivotal event will be live-streamed worldwide for free, inaugurating a campaign to promote collective healing and mental well-being. 

 

Event Live Steam Link: https://live.meditateamerica.org/ on September 12 at 7:45 PM ET

 

“MEDITATE AMERICA is about waking people up to the very real hazards of stress and the very real, science-backed benefits of Transcendental Meditation (TM)—and encouraging people to take action, learn to meditate and protect themselves against the toxic onslaught of stress,” says Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundationand author of the New York Times bestseller,“Strength in Stillness.” 

 

“Americans are feeling very anxious – especially over the economy, gun violence, and the upcoming 2024 election. It’s more important than ever to find ways to mitigate the stress around these destabilizing issues.” Roth says.

 

Transcendental Meditation is a simple, easily-learned technique that allows the body to gain a profound state of relaxation while the mind, though deeply settled, functions with increased coherence. More than 10 million people have learned the technique and over 400 peer-reviewed studies have verified the physiological and psychological benefits of TM for reducing stress and stress-related disorders, including hypertension, anxiety, depression, and insomnia, while increasing creativity, energy, resilience, and focus.

Max Kicks Off Campaign For HBO Original DUNE: PROPHECY With Fan Experience And Exclusive Panel At New York Comic Con

 

Max Kicks Off Campaign For HBO Original DUNE: PROPHECY With Fan Experience And Exclusive Panel At New York Comic Con DUNE: PROPHECY Debuts On HBO And Max This November Alongside Companion Podcast

Ahead of the highly anticipated debut of the HBO® Original drama series DUNE: PROPHECY, co-produced with Legendary Television, Max is treating fans to a robust lineup of special appearances, activations, and screenings. DUNE: PROPHECY debuts on HBO and Max this November.   The first event will take place at New York Comic Con, where Max will launch Dune: Prophecy Experience,an interactive fan activation, on Thursday, October 17in partnership with Droga5. The same day, the show’s stars and creative team will hit the convention’s Empire Stage to reveal the official trailer and participate in a panel discussion. “We can’t wait for fans to dive into the world of DUNE: PROPHECY,” said Pia Barlow, Executive Vice President, Originals Marketing, HBO and Max.“By offering interactive experiences, panels, and special screenings, we’re bringing the epic story of the Sisterhood to life, allowing fans to connect with the series in a whole new way before its premiere this November.”   The fan opportunities are listed in chronological order below: Thursday, October 17-Sunday, October 20  – “Dune: Prophecy Experience” at NYCC  Max, in partnership with Droga5, will unveil “The Dune: Prophecy Experience” in the 4th floor Pavilion of the Javits Center. This beautifully rendered activation will transport participants to the mysterious world of Wallach IX, where The Voice will command them to undergo a series of trials reflecting the Sisterhood’s rigorous training methods. Those who heed the commands of the Sisterhood and successfully complete the challenges will be rewarded with exclusive NYCC swag.   Thursday, October 17 (3:00-4:00pm ET) – NYCC Cast and Creatives Panel on the Empire Stage Showrunner and executive producer Alison Schapker, executive producer Jordan Goldberg, and cast members Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea and Jessica Barden will reveal the official trailer and tease what fans can expect from the new series. Immediately following its in-room debut, the trailer will be released globally to the public.    Thursday, November 7 – National Alamo Drafthouse Fan Screenings In partnership with Alamo Drafthouse, Max will host a national pre-premiere fan screening program featuring themed menu items, pre-screening trivia, and other unique elements. Alongside the series debut in November, Max will also introduce a companion podcast that will offer insights from the creators, creatives, and cast, allowing fans to dive deeper into universe of “Dune.”

DEPRAVITY OFFICIAL TRAILER AVAILABLE NOW!

VIEW THE OFFICIAL TRAILER HERE

 BUY ON DIGITAL OCTOBER 15

 

SYNOPSIS

When three residents suspect their reclusive neighbor is a serial killer, they break into his apartment only to uncover a hidden fortune in stolen art. But their discovery turns into a nightmare as they’re ensnared in a sadistic game of survival, where every corner hides a new horror. Outsmart the killer or become his next victim. Starring Victoria Justice, Devon Ross, Taylor John Smith, and Dermot Mulroney. From the writer of THE FIGHTER and THE FINEST HOURS.

 

STARRING

Taylor John Smith, Victoria Justice, Devon Ross, Alex Roe, Adam Lazarre-White, with Sasha Luss and Dermot Mulroney

 

DIRECTED BY

Paul Tamasy

 

SCREENPLAY BY

Paul Tamasy

 

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#DepravityMovie

Rest In Peace James Earl Jones.

 

The Terrifying Found Footage Franchise V/H/S Returns

 

Premiering On Shudder October 4th

Watch The Teaser Here

Directed by 

JORDAN DOWNEY (ThanksKilling, The Head Hunter)

CHRISTIAN LONG & JUSTIN LONG(Barbarian, Tusk)

JUSTIN MARTINEZ (V/H/S, Southbound)

VIRAT PAL (Recapture)

KATE SIEGEL (Hush, "The Haunting of Hill House")

and a special presentation by

JAY CHEEL (How To Build A Time Machine)

Synopsis

V/H/S/BEYOND, the seventh installment of the V/H/S franchise will feature six new bloodcurdling tapes, placing horror at the forefront of a sci-fi-inspired hellscape.

Veep: The Complete Seriies on Blu-ray Arrives On October 22 from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 Veep: The Complete Series

 

All 65 Episodes From The 17-Time Emmy® Award Winning Series Will Be Available To Purchase On Blu-ray October 22, 2024

 BURBANK, CA (September 9, 2024) – Just in time for one of the biggest political elections of all time, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will be newly releasing Veep: The Complete Series on Blu-ray. Get ready to binge on all 65 episodes from HBO’s Emmy® award-winning original series, along with all the previously released special features. The political comedy series follows United States Vice President Salina Meyer (played by Julia Louis Dreyfus) and her incompetent team as they attempt to secure a legacy, but often instead become bogged down in day-to-day political games. Pre-order your copy today.

Veep stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Sufe Bradshaw, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, Sarah Sutherland, and Clea DuVall.

 

The series was created by Armando Iannucci; executive produced by Iannucci, Christopher Godsick and Frank Rich. Co-executive producers are Simon Blackwell, Tony Roche, with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Stephanie Laing as producers. David Mandel also executive produced and served as showrunner.

 

Veep has received critical acclaim and won several major awards, including 17 Emmy Awards, and 59 Nominations. The series lead, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, received six Outstanding Lead Actress wins, with critics and fans hailing her performance. Veep also won Outstanding Comedy Series three times, and costar Tony Hale took home two awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor.

SYNOPSIS:

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the Vice President of the United States in this hilarious HBO comedy series. Each episode follows her whirlwind day-to-day existence as she puts out political fires, juggles public and private demands and defends the interests of the chief executive--with whom she shares a uniquely dysfunctional relationship.

 

Pricing and series information:

 

Veep: The Complete Series

Includes all 65 episodes from all seven seasons

 

PRODUCT                       

Blu-ray                             

 

Audio: English SDH

Subtitles: English

Running Time: 30 hours, 59 minutes which includes hours of bonus content

Rated: TV-MA

 

About Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment (WBDHE) distributes the award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions through physical Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD retail sales and digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels.  WBDHE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming.

Rob Peace Arrives On Digital September 10th.

 Release Date:  Available to Buy on Digital September 10, 2024

 

Cast:                                     Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Gbenga Akinnagbe with Michael Kelly with Mare Winningham and Camila Cabello

 

Written for the Screen

and Directed by:                   Chiwetel Ejiofor

 

Based on the Bestselling

Book “The Short and Tragic

Life of Robert Peace” by:      Jeff Hobbs

 

Synopsis:                              Directed, adapted by, and starring Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 YEARS A SLAVE), ROB PEACE follows the true story of a brilliant young man (Jay Will) torn between his father's shadowed past and his own promising future. Raised by his devoted mother (Academy Award® nominee Mary J. Blige, MUDBOUND), Rob risks everything he has worked for to free his imprisoned father (Ejiofor). Also starring Camila Cabello and based on the New York Times bestseller by Jeff Hobbs.

Genre:                                    Drama

Run Time:                              119 minutes

Rating:                                   R for drug content and language

Distributor:                           Republic Pictures (a Paramount Pictures label)

Max Brings Gotham To Life In New York City With THE PENGUIN TAKEOVER

 Witness The Penguin’s Rise To Power As He Takes Over New York City Institutions, Festivals, Local Businesses, And More

Following the successful takeover of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, HBO®’s highly anticipated original limited series THE PENGUIN, starring Academy Award® nominated actor Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, is now setting its sights on New York City and the world. Beginning today, the global campaign continues with THE PENGUIN TAKEOVER to celebrate the upcoming series premiere on Thursday, September 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max. Oz Cobb and his crew will roll out exclusive merchandise trucks across the city, forge partnerships with local businesses, and light up iconic landmarks in the signature plum purple hue.   Fans can look forward to THE PENGUIN taking over the Feast of San Gennaro, the New York Latino Film Festival Block Party, early fan screenings at Alamo Drafthouse, and specialty menu items at participating businesses as Gotham comes to life. The takeover will extend beyond New York, with THE PENGUIN’s iconic Iceberg Lounge and other experiences in select cities worldwide.   Full details on THE PENGUIN New York City Takeover, in collaboration with MATTE Projects, can be found below:  On Monday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 10, The Penguin and his crew will station their “Gotham Goods” merchandise trucks in six locations across Manhattan. To unlock exclusive “Penguin-themed” gear, fans can follow @TheBatman on social for information on how to collect their goods. Below are the “Gotham Goods” truck locations, with limited supplies available daily from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis:   Monday, September 9: Location 1: 26th St. between Madison Ave and 5th Ave. Hours: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location 2: 11 E Houston St. between Broadway and Crosby. Hours: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Location 3: West Broadway between Leonard and Franklin St. Hours: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.   Tuesday, September 10:  Location 4: 100 Gansevoort St. Hours: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location 5: 6th Ave between Spring St and Broome St. Hours: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Location 6: Canal Street between Broadway and Mercer. Hours: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.   From Thursday, September 12 through Sunday, September 22, THE PENGUIN will have a booth at the Feast of San Gennaro (195 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013), offering exclusive “Penguin-themed” merchandise and Gotham-inspired street food. The Penguin’s signature purple Maserati will be on display next to the booth and he will also take over the San Gennaro Ferris wheel during the festival.   Max is continuing THE PENGUIN’s presence internationally following the Iceberg Lounge’s success in San Diego. The Penguin will bring the iconic Iceberg Lounge to select locations in France, Spain, The Netherlands, and Thailand, along with other local promotions in the APAC, EMEA, and LATAM regions. Fans might also spot The Penguin’s purple Maserati in the streets of São Paulo, Paris, and other major cities.   Max is partnering with Alamo Drafthouse for early screenings of the first episode at eight nationwide locations starting Thursday, September 12. Additionally, on Wednesday, September 18, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lower Manhattan (28 Liberty St, Suite SC301, New York, NY 10005) will host a special screening of the first episode and Q&A session with Craig Zobel (director of episodes 1-3 and executive producer), Lauren LeFranc (showrunner and executive producer), and Dylan Clark (executive producer).   From Friday, September 13 through Friday, September 20, Max is partnering with select local establishments to offer secret menu items, signature swag, and late-night special items available for purchase. Below are the partners, takeover dates, and their locations:    Emillio’s Ballato Location: 55 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012 Dates: Friday, September 13 – Saturday, September 14 Hours: Friday-Saturday: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. | 5:00 - 11:30 p.m.                        Scarr’s Pizza   Location: 35 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 Dates: Sunday, September 15 – Monday, September 16 Hours: 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.   The Ocky Way Bodega   Location: 603 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Dates: Tuesday, September 17 – Wednesday, September 18 Hours: Open 24 hours    Casa Magazines Location: 22 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10014 Dates: Thursday, September 19 – Friday, September 20  Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.   From Monday, September 16 through Sunday, September 22, in collaboration with MAP360 Collective, The Penguin will take over iconic Gotham-branded New York City establishments including Gotham Burger Social Club, Gotham West Market, Gotham City Barbershop, and Gotham Wine & Liquors. These storefronts will be transformed to reflect the world of Oz, offering discounted THE PENGUIN specialty menu items at Gotham Burger and Gotham Market, and more.   On Tuesday, September 17, Max, in partnership with NYC Tourism, will light up several prominent New York City landmark buildings, including the Empire State Building, Javits Center, One Bryant Park, One World Trade Center, and Pier 17 in The Penguin’s signature plum purple hue to mark the beginning of his reign.   The Penguin is proud to be a “Made in NY” production, a title given when 75% of a show’s production takes place in New York City. The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), which permits all filming on public property in New York City, processed over 115 permits for THE PENGUIN production, incorporating the city’s iconic locations into the show, and transforming its streets into a post-apocalyptic Gotham. By filming in New York City, THE PENGUIN becomes part of the city’s multi-billion dollar film/TV economic engine and job creator for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers.   Max and T Brand Studio, the content studio within New York Times Advertising, The New York Times worked to create a special print edition of “Gotham Gazette” that will be wrapped around print issues of the paper onThursday, September 19, the day of the series premiere. The New York Times print home delivery subscribers will receive the issue and hawkers can be found handing out issues at the select five locations below:   Grand Central Station Time: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   Times Square Time: 7:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.   Penn Station Time: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.   Casa Magazines Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   San Gennaro Festival Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.     On Sunday, September 22, in celebration of Latino Heritage Month, Max and Pa’lante! will take over the New York Latino Film Festival Block Party at Dyckman Plaza (238-224 Dyckman St, New York, NY 10034) from 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. to mark the grand finale. Attendees can indulge in exclusive “Penguin-themed” cocktails, specialty menu items, and other unique experiences. The event will also feature a special screening of the first episode of THE PENGUIN, live music performances, and limited-edition merchandise. This event is open to the public and an RSVP is required to enter. Interested attendees can RSVP HERE. For more information, please visit http://max.com/thepenguin, the ultimate destination for THE PENGUIN takeovers, including an interactive map outlining all the events.  To stay up to date on THE PENGUIN, follow on social at @TheBatman @DC @StreamOnMax.   ABOUT THE PENGUIN  The HBO Original series THE PENGUIN, from Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, debuts Thursday, September 19. Starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb (aka “The Penguin”), the eight-episode DC Studios limited series continues filmmaker Matt Reeves' The Batman epic crime saga that began with Warner Bros. Pictures’ global blockbuster “The Batman.” Developed by showrunner Lauren LeFranc, the series centers on the character played by Farrell in the film. Cast includes Colin Farrell (Oz Cobb), Cristin Milioti (Sofia Falcone), Rhenzy Feliz (Victor Aguilar), Michael Kelly (Johnny Viti), Shohreh Aghdashloo (Nadia Maroni), Deirdre O’Connell (Francis Cobb), Clancy Brown (Salvatore Maroni), James Madio (Milos Grapa), Scott Cohen (Luca Falcone), Michael Zegen (Alberto Falcone), Carmen Ejogo (Eve Karlo) and Theo Rossi (Dr. Julian Rush). The series is executive produced by Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Colin Farrell, Lauren LeFranc, who writes and serves as showrunner, Craig Zobel, who directs the first three episodes, and Bill Carraro. Based on characters created for DC by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, THE PENGUIN is produced by Reeves’ 6th & Idaho Productions and Dylan Clark Productions in association with Warner Bros Television, where Reeves and 6th & Idaho are under an overall deal, and DC Studios. Daniel Pipski also serves as executive producer.   ABOUT NEW YORK CITY TOURISM + CONVENTIONS: New York City Tourism + Conventions is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for the five boroughs of New York City. Our mission is to invite the world and energize the City, building equitable, sustainable economic prosperity and community through tourism for the mutual benefit of residents, businesses and visitors. For all there is to do and see in New York City, visit nyctourism.com.