 | Angelina Jolie to Present at 84th Academy Awards® on Oscar® Sunday, February 26 |
February 8, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Beverly Hills, CA – Academy Award®-winning actress Angelina Jolie will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today.
In 1999 Jolie took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in “Girl, Interrupted,” and she received a nomination in 2008 for her lead performance in “Changeling.” Jolie recently made her writing and directing debut with the film “In the Land of Blood and Honey.” She will be seen next in “Maleficent.” Jolie’s other film credits include “Kung Fu Panda 2,” “The Tourist,” “Salt,” “Wanted,” “A Mighty Heart,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “Taking Lives” and “The Bone Collector.”
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.
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February 8, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
THE CIVIL WARS, DIANA KRALL, MACEO PARKER AND
JOE WALSH ADDED TO THE PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Common, Taraji P. Henson, Reba McEntire and Diana Ross
Set to Present at the Music Industry’s Premier Event
CHEAT TWEET: #TheBeachBoys 2 reunite on the #Grammy stage + join #Grammy noms @fosterthepeople + @maroon5 4 a performance this Sun #GRAMMYs 8pm http://bit.ly/zKDgCe
The Beach Boys — Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks, who have not performed together live in more than two decades — will reunite on the GRAMMY® stage and join with current GRAMMY Award nominees Foster The People and Maroon 5 for a special performance, while current nominees The Civil Wars, two-time GRAMMY winner Diana Krall, funk artist Maceo Parker and six-time GRAMMY winner Joe Walsh have been added to the stellar lineup of performers for THE 54th ANNUAL GRAMMY® AWARDS.
Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Common, Academy Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson (PERSON OF INTEREST), two-time GRAMMY Award winner Reba McEntire, and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Diana Ross will appear as presenters. Music’s Biggest Night®, hosted by two-time GRAMMY® Award winner and NCIS: LOS ANGELES star LL COOL J, takes place live from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Three-time GRAMMY Award winners Maroon 5 are nominated in Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Moves Like Jagger” (with Christina Aguilera).
The Civil Wars and Foster The People each have two nominations. The Civil Wars is up for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Barton Hollow” and Best Folk Album for Barton Hollow. Foster The People have nods in Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Pumped Up Kicks” and Best Alternative Music Album for Torches.
Previously announced performers for THE 54th ANNUAL GRAMMY® AWARDS include Adele (in her first live performance since undergoing vocal cord surgery last fall), Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood, Chris Brown, Glen Campbell with The Band Perry and Blake Shelton, Coldplay and Rihanna, deadmau5, Foo Fighters, David Guetta, Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt, Lil Wayne, Bruno Mars, Paul McCartney, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band, and Taylor Swift. Aldean, The Band Perry, Civil Wars, deadmau5, Foster The People, Guetta, Minaj, Parker and Shelton will perform on the GRAMMY broadcast for the first time. Previously announced presenters are Marc Anthony, Dierks Bentley, Jack Black, Drake, Fergie, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ryan Seacrest, Ringo Starr and Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson. LL COOL J has hosted THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE! — COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT® since its inception in December 2008. This is his first time hosting the annual GRAMMY Awards broadcast. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
THE 54th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS are produced by John Cossette Productions and AEG Ehrlich Ventures for The Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich is executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz is director, and David Wild and Ken Ehrlich are the writers.
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like “The GRAMMYs” on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs’ social communities on YouTube, Tumblr, Foursquare, GetGlue and Instagram.
On the Web: http://www.cbs.com/shows/grammys/
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| 200TH EPISODE OF “NCIS” DELIVERS 20.82 MILLION VIEWERS; TUESDAY’S #1 PROGRAM IN VIEWERS AND DEMOS |
February 8, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
“NCIS: Los Angeles” Wins Time Period in Viewers and Demos
Time Period-Winning “Unforgettable” Posts Gains From Last First-Run Episode
CBS Wins Night in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
The 200th episode of NCIS delivered 20.82 million viewers and ranked as Tuesday’s #1 program in both viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Feb. 7.
NCIS’s 200th episode was first in households (12.7/19), viewers (20.82m), adults 25-54 (6.1/14) and adults 18-49 (4.1/11). Compared to the last first-run episode (on Jan. 10, 2012), NCIS was up +1% in households (from 12.6/19), +2% in adults 25-54 (from 6.0/14) and even in adults 18-49. NCIS was the night’s #1 program in these measures.
NCIS: LOS ANGELES was first in households (9.9/15), viewers (16.12m), adults 25-54 (4.6/10) and adults 18-49 (3.1/08) at 9:00 PM.
UNFORGETTABLE was first in households (7.6/13), viewers (11.70m), adults 25-54 (3.3/08) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (2.2/06, with ABC). Compared to the last first-run episode (on Jan. 10, 2012), UNFORGETTABLE was up +6% in households (from 7.2/12), +10% in adults 25-54 (from 3.0/07), even in adults 18-49 and added +450,000 viewers (from 11.25m, +4%).
For the night, CBS was first in households (10.1/16), viewers (16.21m), adults 25-54 (4.7/11) and adults 18-49 (3.1/08).
February 7, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Current GRAMMY® Award nominees Chris Brown, deadmau5, Foo Fighters, David Guetta and Lil Wayne will join for a special performance highlighting dance/electronica music for the first time ever on THE 54th ANNUAL GRAMMY® AWARDS. Music’s Biggest Night®, hosted by two-time GRAMMY® Award winner and NCIS: LOS ANGELES star LL COOL J, takes place live from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Four-time GRAMMY winner Lil Wayne has five nominations: Best Rap Performance for “Look At Me Now” (with Chris Brown and Busta Rhymes); two nods in Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “I’m On One” (with DJ Khaled, Drake and Rick Ross) and “Motivation” (with Kelly Rowland); Best Rap Song for “Look At Me Now”; and Best Rap Album for Tha Carter IV.
deadmau5 has three nominations: Best Dance Recording “Raise Your Weapon” (with Greta Svabo Bech), Best Dance/Electronica Album for 4X4=12 and Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for Foo Fighters’ “Rope” (deadmau5 Mix).
Two-time GRAMMY winner Guetta is up for two awards: Best Dance Recording for “Sunshine” (with Avicii) and Best Dance/Electronica Album for Nothing But The Beat.
Previously announced performers for THE 54th ANNUAL GRAMMY® AWARDS include Adele (in her first live performance since undergoing vocal cord surgery last fall), Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood, Chris Brown, Glen Campbell with The Band Perry and Blake Shelton, Coldplay and Rihanna, Foo Fighters, Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt, Bruno Mars, Paul McCartney, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, and Taylor Swift. Aldean, The Band Perry, deadmau5, Guetta, Minaj and Shelton will perform on the GRAMMY broadcast for the first time.
Previously announced presenters are Marc Anthony, Dierks Bentley, Jack Black, Drake, Fergie, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ryan Seacrest, Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson and Ringo Starr. LL COOL J has hosted THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE! — COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT® since its inception in December 2008. This is his first time hosting the annual GRAMMY Awards broadcast. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
THE 54th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS are produced by John Cossette Productions and AEG Ehrlich Ventures for The Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich is executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz is director, and David Wild and Ken Ehrlich are the writers.
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like “The GRAMMYs” on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs’ social communities on YouTube, Tumblr, Foursquare, GetGlue and Instagram.
On the Web: http://www.cbs.com/shows/grammys/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GRAMMYsCBS
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/TheGRAMMYs
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| ‘I LOVE JENNI’ – #1 HISPANIC CELEB REALITY SERIES ON CABLE TELEVISION – RETURNS FOR SEASON TWO ON mun2 PREMIERE SET FOR MARCH 4 AT 9 PM |
February 7, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – February 7, 2011 – Jenni Rivera, the iconic Latin music superstar, returns for season two of her mun2 original reality series I Love Jenni on March 4 at 9pm/8c. The series was the #1 reality series on Hispanic Cable, beating Galavision, Discovery en Español, MTV Tr3s, Gol TV, ESPN Deportes, during its 2011 season run, according to Nielsen. I Love Jenni is the mun2’s most watched original program to date. Compared to programs on general market cable networks, I Love Jenni tied with USA network, beating ABC Family, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central, TNT and Spike among Hispanics 18-34 during its 2011 run. For a sneak peek, visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Love-Jenni/175816579181516
I Love Jenni series episodes and conversations-too-frank-for-cable will be available on mun2.tv/jenni. The series will be the first non-linear launch for the channel, appearing on video on demand (VOD) on Comcast and Time-Warner cable operating systems on February 22. mun2 is running a “Mujeres Mandan” sweepstakes to win a trip for two to Los Angeles; as well as the “Who Loves Jenni” watch-and-win super fans contest to win a trip to Los Angeles and a chance to meet the Rivera family. For more information visit mun2.tv/diva and mun2.tv/jenni.
To locate a mun2 channel go to mun2.tv/get.
mun2 is the #1 bicultural, entertainment and lifestyle cable network amongst Gen YLA (Hispanic,18-34). The network recently finished its best ratings year in its history, according to Nielsen, with double-digit, year-over-year growth in all key demos, compared to 2010.
I Love Jenni season 2
In the series’ premiere episode we see Jenni’s stratospheric career aspirations soaring. In season one viewers visited the set with Jenni for her feature film debut, Filly Brown. In season two, Jenni and her family travel to the prestigious Sundance Film Festival for the feature’s debut, as the independent project – with Gina Rodriguez, Lou Diamond Phillips and the film’s co-producer, Edward James Olmos – screens for influential tastemakers from around the world as Jenni conquers yet another medium.
Season two will also reveal Jenni in Mexico as she comes to grips with a devastating health scare and meets with a medical specialist. It is a gripping episode – just as some of her biggest dreams are being realized she has to deal with a potentially overwhelming health scare and the subsequent treatment that forces her to do something Jenni has a hard time doing…slowing down!
Rivera’s family will once again be featured prominently: it mirrors the powerful emotional spectrum that features the matriarch, who is also a co-Executive producer of the show, and the family dramas of her five children, her first grandchild, and her new husband, former major league baseball player Esteban Loaiza. Rivera is also developing an as yet un-named, mun2 original series spotlighting the adventures of her daughter Chiquis, who assists Jenni in maintaining her media empire. Audiences met Chiquis in the 2010 series Jenni Rivera Presents: Chiquis and Raq-C.
The 20 episode series is being Executive Produced by Rivera in association with her Jenni Rivera Enterprises, Pete Salgado for Jenni Rivera Enterprises, Shari Scorca for mun2, and Edward Paige and Liane Su for Blank Paige Productions. The series has returning sales commitments from top network sponsors Target, Toyota and T-Mobile, previous partners in mun2’s Rivera projects.
One of the premier properties for mun2, I Love Jenni was the top rated series for mun2 in 2011, and had an unduplicated audience of nearly 3.5 million total persons in its entire 2011 run, according to Nielsen. Jenni Rivera properties – including Jenni Rivera Presents: Chiquis and Raq-C – continues to be the highest-rated, original reality series on the network. The series garnered over 660k streams on mun2.tv, with the most impressions for an original series in the sites history. The series was also the highest video on demand (VOD) offering by the network, with close to half a million views to date.
Rivera has built one of the largest and rapidly increasing cross-platform, brand empires. A dominant force in the U.S. and Mexico, she has sold over 22 million records worldwide, with 5 Double Platinum, 15 Platinum and 15 Gold RIAA records in U.S. Her live concert tours are sold-out events, and she is an active personality in the social media community and launches her fashion and cosmetic lines this fall. She is one of the most awarded Regional Mexican artists, having been a multiple Grammy nominee, and multiple winner of Premios de la Musica and Billboard Music awards. She was recently awarded the “El Premio de la Estrella” award at the 2011 Billboard Mexican Music awards.
Source: The Nielsen Company. ILJ: NPM Hispanic P18-34 L+SD IMP, (3/5/11-6/12/11) Sun 2pm, cable network ranker. YOY: NPM Live+SD, A18-34 & A18-49 IMP 2011 Year Avg. (12/27/10-12/25/11 ) vs. 2010 Year Avg. (12/28/09-12/26/10). Unduplicated Audience: 2+ cume 6+ min qualifier, ILJ 3/5/11-6/12/11. mun2.tv: Omniture.
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www.mun2.tv, @mun2, @jennirivera
About mun2:
mun2 (mun-dos) is the lifestyle Hispanic cable network for today’s generation YLA (Young Latino Americans,18-34). As the leading bicultural network that amplifies the Latino experience, mun2 is culturally relevant and uniquely American. From reality to music, on-air to its digital mun2.tv, mun2 creates original content across a multi-screen platform. As the only nationally measured bicultural cable network by Nielsen, mun2 has an increased distribution to over 36 million households, and is a part of Telemundo Media, a division of NBCUniversal.
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| SYFY WILL AIR ALL-DAY THEATRICAL HORROR MOVIE MARATHONS DURING THE GRAMMY AWARDS (FEBRUARY 12) AND ACADEMY AWARDS (FEBRUARY 26) |
February 7, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
NEW YORK – February 7, 2012 – For viewers looking for an even more terrifying alternative to who wears what on the red carpet, Syfy will present all-day, theatrical horror movie marathons during the Grammy and Academy Awards.
On Sunday, February 12, the Syfy Grammy programming stunt runs from 10AM-5:30AM (ET/PT), highlighted by the Arnold Schwarzenegger thriller End of Days at 9PM.
The Sunday, February 26 Oscars marathon airs 10:30AM-5AM, featuring zombies galore with Milla Jovovich starring in Resident Evil at 7PM and Resident Evil: Apocalypse at 9PM.
Syfy is a media destination for imagination-based entertainment. With year round acclaimed original series, events, blockbuster movies, classic science fiction and fantasy programming, a dynamic Web site (www.Syfy.com), and a portfolio of adjacent business (Syfy Ventures), Syfy is a passport to limitless possibilities. Originally launched in 1992 as SCI FI Channel, and currently in more than 98 million homes, Syfy is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. (Syfy. Imagine greater.)
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| UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE “LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN” ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK, 2/7-2/22 |
February 7, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Monday through Friday, 11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT
(*Denotes changes and/or additions to previous schedule
(n) Denotes new broadcast)
Tuesday, Feb. 7 Actor Denzel Washington; musical guests The Fray (n)
Wednesday, Feb. 8 Actor Ryan Reynolds; actress Ellie Kemper; musical guest Dierks Bentley (n)
Thursday, Feb. 9 Actor Nicolas Cage; musical guests The Kills (n)
Friday, Feb. 10 Actor David Spade from the CBS comedy series “Rules of Engagement”; musical guest Betty Wright (n)
Monday, Feb. 13 Actress Reese Witherspoon; musical guests Kasabian (n)
Tuesday, Feb. 14 Actress Viola Davis; musical guests Mark Ronson, Erykah Badu, Zigaboo Modeliste and members of the Dap Kings (n)
Wednesday, Feb. 15 Comedian/talk show host Jon Stewart; musical guest Yelawolf with Kid Rock (n)
Thursday, Feb. 16 Comedian Joan Rivers; actor Andrew Lincoln (n)
*Friday, Feb. 17 Actress Kristen Wiig; musical guest Butch Walker (n)
Monday, Feb. 20 Animal expert Jack Hanna; actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson (n)
*Tuesday, Feb. 21 Actor Alec Baldwin (n)
*Wednesday, Feb. 22 Actor Paul Rudd; musical guests Heartless Bastards (n)
RATING: TV-PG (Rating may change on day of broadcast due to specific subject matter.)
Official CBS Website: http://www.cbs.com/late_night/late_show/
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| CLASSIC SURVIVAL HORROR RETURNS WITH RESIDENT EVIL® REVELATIONS |
February 7, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Claustrophobic Setting, Awe-Inspiring 3D and a New Horror Set the Stage for the Most Fear-Inducing Experience on Nintendo 3DSTM
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Feb. 7, 2012 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Resident Evil® Revelations is now available for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system in North America. Featuring tension building gameplay and limited ammunition supplies, the terror is intense as a menacing new horror takes the fight above and below water on the supposedly abandoned Queen Zenobia cruise ship. Episodic gameplay moves between the hallways of the Queen Zenobia, snow-covered mountaintops, and the floating city of Terragrigia in a story seen through the perspective of four playable characters. Built from the ground up specifically for Nintendo 3DS, Resident Evil Revelations brings the fear to life using the MT Framework® Mobile engine to deliver astounding visuals rendered in three dimensions.
In an all-new storyline that takes place between the events of Resident Evil®4 and Resident Evil®5, Resident Evil Revelations follows branching stories of franchise favorite characters Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield. Chris has disappeared and it’s up to Jill, along with her new partner Parker Luciani, to track down his whereabouts. Their only clue leads them to an abandoned cruise ship in the Mediterranean. Far from being empty, the vessel hides danger around every corner as Jill and Parker explore the confined spaces of the ship, facing frightening horrors that emerge from the darkness. For the first time in the franchise, players will venture underwater in an effort to escape the terrifying creatures roaming the ship. Full of conspiracies and plot twists, Resident Evil Revelations is told in the style of a TV drama as players work to discover the location of Chris Redfield, the source of the T-Virus, and the intentions of a mysterious terrorist organization, Veltro.
Along with the new characters and setting, Resident Evil Revelations debuts a new piece of equipment, the Genesis Scanner. This innovative device allows players to scan the environments and enemy remains to find hidden objects, uncover secrets, and earn additional health benefits. Found objects include customizable weapon parts which tailor weapons to the taste of the player via the in-game workbenches. Customizations range from simple increases in ammunition capacity to affecting the strength of a player’s weapon relative to their health.
Players needn’t face the terrifying T-Abyss virus alone. Raid Mode, new to the Resident Evil® series, offers a different kind of experience separate from the main campaign. Players compete in a variety of time-based missions either solo or cooperatively via online or local play. Players earn points by attacking enemies and select from a range of upgrades to improve their weapon’s performance. New missions, additional ammunition, and custom parts can be earned via the StreetPass™ feature on the Nintendo 3DS system.
Resident Evil Revelations also supports the Circle Pad Pro peripheral from Nintendo. Adding an additional directional pad and two shoulder buttons, the Circle Pad Pro takes the Resident Evil Revelations experience to the next level.
Resident Evil Revelations is available for Nintendo 3DS at an MSRP of $39.99 with a rating of “M for Mature” by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).
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| Magnolia Takes US Rights to Kevin Macdonald’s MARLEY |
February 6, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
First-ever family authorized documentary on the life of Bob Marley –
VH1 to partner on TV and promotion through VH1 Rock Doc franchise
New York – February 6, 2012 – The Wagner/Cuban Company’s Magnolia Pictures announced today they have acquired US rights to MARLEY, the definitive documentary about legendary musician Bob Marley, directed by Academy Award-winner Kevin Macdonald (One Day in September, The Last King of Scotland). Produced by Steve Bing (Shangri-La Entertainment) and Charles Steel, and executive produced by Bob’s son Ziggy Marley and Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, MARLEY will have its world premiere at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in February, and its North American premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX in March.
The film will open in theaters on Friday, April 20th, launching day and date with all VOD and digital platforms.
VH1 has come onboard to license the first TV Window of the film as part of their Emmy-Award winning VH1 Rock Doc franchise and will work with Magnolia and the filmmakers to promote the film across their music lover channel.
Made with the unprecedented support of the Marley family, MARLEY is the first film to tell the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his earliest days to his rise to international superstardom. Along with an incredible soundtrack, the film features rare footage, archival photos, and incredible performances and interviews with his family, friends, and bandmates – the people that knew him best. The film is sure to be a revelation to Bob Marley fans, of which there are many (the triple-platinum artist has nearly 35 million fans on his Facebook page alone), and newcomers alike.
“Bob Marley is a fascinating, towering figure in musical history, and MARLEY is the biography that he deserves,” said Magnolia President Eamonn Bowles. “Kevin Macdonald has once again shown himself to be a master documentarian with this eye-opening, entertaining, beautifully crafted film.”
“This documentary is the ultimate revelation of my father’s life,” said Executive Producer Ziggy Marley. “The family is proud to be able to have the world finally experience this emotional journey.”
The deal was negotiated for Magnolia by SVP of Acquisitions Dori Begley and Head of Business Affairs Chris Matson and for VH1 by Ben Zurier and Brad Abramson with Liesl Copland of WME Global on behalf of the filmmakers.
About Magnolia Pictures Magnolia Pictures (www.magpictures.com <http://www.magpictures.com/> ) is the theatrical and home entertainment distribution arm of the Wagner/Cuban Companies, a vertically-integrated group of media properties co-owned by Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban. Recent releases include Lars Von Trier’s Melancholia, Page One: Inside the New York Times, French thriller Point Blank, Blackthorn, starring Sam Shepard as Butch Cassidy, Andrew Jarecki’s All Good Things, and Luca Guadagnino’s I Am Love. Magnolia’s upcoming releases include Tim & Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie, Lauren Greenfield’s The Queen of Versailles, Sarah Polley’s Take This Waltz, Fernando Meirelles’360, The Hunter, starring Willem Dafoe, David Gelb’s Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Jo Nesbo’s Headhunters, Bradley Rust Gray’s Jack & Diane, and many more.
About Shangri-La Entertainment Shangri-La Entertainment has produced films including THE POLAR EXPRESS, SHINE A LIGHT, BEOWULF, LOOKING FOR COMEDY IN THE MUSLIM WORLD, FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION, HEART OF GOLD and CSNY:DÉJÀ VU and has also co-produced the Jerry lee Lewis CDs, “Mean Old Man (2010) and “Last Man Standing” (2006.) In addition to Shangri-La Entertainment, Shangri-La Industries includes a sister company Shangri-La Construction which is a sustainable green construction business focused on LEED-Certified commercial properties.
About Tuff Gong Pictures Tuff Gong Pictures first gained fame for producing reggae videos for artists such as Damian Marley, Bounty Killer, Sugar Minott, and Everton Blender. In 2001, Tuff Gong Pictures released the Stephanie Black-helmed LIFE AND DEBT, a documentary which addressed the impact of international monetary policies on developing countries such as Jamaica. In 2005, Tuff Gong Pictures released their second thought provoking documentary also directed by Stephanie Black, AFRICA UNITE, which is described as a concert tribute, Marley Family travelogue and humanitarian documentary all in one.
Cowboy Films produced Kevin MacDonald’s THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, which won an Oscar for Best Actor and a BAFTA for Best British Film. Other feature films include Beeban Kidron’s AMY FOSTER (aka Swept From the Sea) and Nick Love’s debut GOODBYE CHARLIE BRIGHT. TV productions include POPPY SHAKESPEARE which won the BAFTA for Best Actress and TOP BOY, a four-part thriller written by Ronan Bennett currently in production. Cowboy also produces short films including the Oscar winning WASP (Andrea Arnold) and the BAFTA winning I-DO-AIR (Martina Amati).To be released in May 2011 is Cowboy’s first feature documentary FIRE IN BABYLON, which premiered at the London Film Festival.
About VH1 VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 99 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, and extensive video on VH1.com. Connect with VH1 at VH1.com.
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| VIZ MEDIA EXPANDS DIGITAL MANGA TITLES AVAILABLE FOR BARNES & NOBLE’S NOOK TABLET™ AND NOOK COLOR™ |
February 6, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
15 New Shonen Jump Series Now Available For Barnes & Noble’s 7-Inch NOOK© Devices, Including BAKUMAN｡, BLEACH, DEATH NOTE, NARUTO, ONE PIECE And More!
The digital manga convergence continues across North America as VIZ Media, LLC, largest distributor and publisher of anime and manga in North America, announces the launch of 15 additional manga (graphic novel) series for the Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color. Beginning today, the company expands its library of digital manga titles offered in the NOOK Store™ to include a variety of popular manga series published under the Shonen Jump and Shonen Jump Advanced imprints.
Volumes are presented in their original Japanese Right-to-Left reading format and are available for purchase and fast download in the U.S. and Canada for $4.99 -$9.99 (U.S. / CAN) each. Over 35 series and 400+ volumes are now available, and new digital manga volumes, including previews, are added weekly.
Viewing manga on NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color is authentic thanks to Barnes & Noble’s newly implemented technology that formats manga in its original right-to-left reading order. Fans can read favorite graphic novels on the award-winning NOOK 7-inch devices, which feature a full-color VividView™ touchscreen. NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color also give users access to the world’s largest digital bookstore, popular movies, TV shows, music and more through the top entertainment services, as well as a collection of high-quality apps, fast Web browsing and email.
The following VIZ Media manga titles are now available, with more to be announced soon:
BAKUMAN｡ Vols. 1-8 · Rated “T” for Teens
BLEACH Vols. 1-37; Vols. 49-50 · Rated “T” for Teens
BLUE EXORCIST Vols. 1-6 · Rated “T+” for Older Teens
CLAYMORE Vols. 1-19 · Rated “T+” for Older Teens
D.GRAY-MAN Vols. 1-21 · Rated “T+” for Older Teens
DEATH NOTE Vols. 1-12 (Full Series!) · Rated “T+” for Older Teens
DRAGON BALL Vols. 1-16 (Full Series!) · Rated “A” for All Ages
DRAGON BALL Z Vols. 1-26 (Full Series!) · Rated “T” for Teens
NARUTO Vols. 1-57 · Rated “T” for Teens
NURA: RISE OF THE YOKAI CLAN Vols. 1-6 · Rated “T” for Teens
ONE PIECE Vols. 1-58 · Rated “T” for Teens
ROSARIO + VAMIPRE Vols. 1-10 (Full Series!) · Rated “T+” for Older Teens
ROSARIO + VAMPIRE SEASON 2 Vols. 1-6 · Rated “T+” for Older Teens
RUROUNI KENSHIN Vols. 1-28 (Full Series!) · Rated “T+” for Older Teens
TORIKO Vols. 1-7 · Rated “T” for Teens
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