‘Alexander’: Revisiting Oliver Stone’s Ambitious Epic
Released on November 24, 2004, Alexander marked director Oliver Stone’s grand attempt to chronicle the life of one of history’s most legendary figures: Alexander the Great. As the film reaches its 20th anniversary in 2024, it stands as a bold, if divisive, historical epic that sought to bring the enigmatic ruler’s story to life on a scale rarely seen in modern cinema.
Review – ‘Sam Pocker’s Magic Banana: The Animated Series’ Directed by Sam Pocker
Created, written and directed by Sam Pocker, Magic Banana is an animated series. While the first two episodes of this series were released about a year ago, Pocker waited to raise money to make more. 16 more episodes are thus in production and they will start rolling out January 18, 2025.
Twin Cities PBS Premieres ‘Broadcast Wars’
Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is thrilled to announce the premiere of "Broadcast Wars," a captivating documentary that explores the heyday of local broadcast news, when the ratings battles were fierce, the rivalries between stations were legendary and a news revolution forever changed television. "Broadcast Wars" will debut on November 26 at 7 p.m. as a two-hour film on TPT 2 and as a 3-part streaming limited series available on the PBS App.
‘Charge Around the Globe’ Journeys to Prime Video
Earlier this year Lexie Alford, known to millions as @LexieLimitless, set out to prove just what is possible in an electric vehicle by aiming to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe in one. Her epic adventure in the electric Ford Explorer had the ambitious target of covering over 29,000 kilometres in 90 days. She ended up covering six continents, 27 countries and more than 30,000 kilometres over 200 days in her attempt at the record. Now, on 18th November, a new three-part documentary series detailing the highs and lows of her incredible journey is coming to Prime Video.
TICKETS FOR THE 52nd ANNIE AWARDS ON SALE NOW
Tickets for the 52nd Annie Awards™ celebration on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at UCLA's Royce Hall are on sale now at https://members.asifa-hollywood.org/tickets.
Tickets are $300 each and include the pre- and post- receptions and ceremony. For complete ticket and event information, please visit the Annie Awards™ website at www.annieawards.org.
Card Game: Where Heroes Put Their Cards on the Table
In the heart-pumping world of superheroes, it's not often you get a glimpse behind the mask. Enter "Card Game," a short film that dares to ask: what happens when three heroes swap spandex for a friendly game of cards?
LISA NICHOLS LIVE ON BROADWAY: A One-Night-Only Event
Prepare to be captivated and transformed as one of the world's most celebrated motivational speakers, breakout coach from The Secret, and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Nichols, brings her electrifying energy to the legendary Broadway stage. For one night only, on Monday, December 9, 2024, Nichols will debut her one-woman show, When My Soul Speaks, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater in New York City.
KINGDOM STORY COMPANY RENEWS 3-YEAR 1ST-LOOK DEAL WITH LIONSGATE
Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company announced today that the companies have agreed to renew their three-year first-look deal, extending the studios' total collaboration to ten years. The announcement was made by Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, and Kevin Downes, CEO, Kingdom Story Company.
MARCUS THEATRES ROLLS OUT THE MARCUS MOVIE CLUB
Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), is premiering its movie membership service. For only $9.99 per month, moviegoers who join Marcus Movie Club receive a credit to see any 2D movie each month, get 20% off food and beverages, have unlimited access to additional tickets for just $9.99 for friends, family, and themselves, and won't pay any digital convenience fees. Unused monthly ticket credits roll over for members, and both credits and unlimited $9.99 ticket pricing can be used for early access and opening night screenings.
Review – ‘The Food that fuels’ A Film By Ed Porter
Ed Porter partnered with Life's Interpretation to direct 'The Food That Fuels', a 2024 documentary short that showcases the importance of California’s San Joaquin Valley in food sustainability and agricultural innovation.