Asian Horror Movie "The Tag Along 2" Opened in Theaters Sept. 22nd
Rainie Yang stars in #1 Box office Horror Sequel Film
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Taiwanese singer and actress Rainie Yang stars in "The Tag Along 2," a sequel to the 2015 hit that's based on a ghostly urban legend in Taiwan about a mysterious little girl in red who appears in the footage of a family's hiking trip. The actual footage of the "little girl in red" was broadcast on Taiwanese television in the 1990s. Many believed that she was roaming the mountains looking for her next victim.
Taiwanese singer & actress Rainie Yang stars in "The Tag Along 2"
In the sequel, Rainie Yang plays a social worker whose daughter goes missing in the mountains. She joins the search and rescue team and while looking for her lost daughter gets haunted by the little girl in red.
The first film was nominated for numerous international awards and was the highest grossing horror film in a decade for Taiwan. The sequel made box office headlines last week in Taiwan breaking over 100 million NT$.
“The Tag Along 2 is a quality film that fans of Asian Horror will respond to," said Jonathan Lim of Crimson Forest Films. "The film has strong commercial prospects as both a theatrical release as well as a collectible DVD item, and we’re very excited to bring this story to North American audiences for the first time," he concluded.
The Tag Along 2 opened in AMC and Cineplex Theatres Friday, Sept. 22nd, 2017.
Following the theatrical release, Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) will be handling the home entertainment distribution in February 2018.
Trailer:
https://youtu.be/qdNcBc74DA4
About Crimson Forest Films
Crimson Forest Films is a theatrical and home entertainment distribution label that specializes in bringing top content in film & television to around the world. Crimson Forest Film’s titles can be seen across a variety of platforms, including theatrical, digital, subscription and cable VOD, packaged media and broadcast television. Crimson Forest Film’s corporate headquarters is in Los Angeles, California with offices in Shanghai, China. For more information about Crimson Forest Films, please visit www.crimsonforestentfilms.com.
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Monday, September 25, 2017
Sunday, September 24, 2017
VIZ Media Announces Akira Himekawa for New York Comic Con 2017
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EVENTS FOR CREATOR AKIRA HIMEKAWA DURING NEW YORK COMIC CON 2017
Creators Of The Bestselling Manga Based On THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Nintendo Video Game To Appear As Guests Of Honor At New York Comic Con
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces special appearances and autograph sessions for the creative team behind THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga series, Akira Himekawa, during New York Comic Con 2017 this October.
Akira Himekawa is the collaboration of two women, A. Honda and S. Nagano. This year, the pair will make their first East Coast professional appearance at New York Comic Con. VIZ Media is the official North American publisher of the bestselling series that is based on the classic Nintendo® role playing, puzzle-solving, action video game.
New York Comic Con takes place October 5th – 8th, 2017 at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. The annual event plays host to the latest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. For more information, please visit NewYorkComicCon.com. VIZ Media will be located on the main convention floor in Booth #1336.
Akira Himekawa VIZ Media / New York Comic Con Panels & Special Events Include:
Thursday, October 5th
4:00pm – 5:00pm - VIZ Media Panel with Special Guests
Room 1A06
Join us for exciting announcements, exclusive first looks at new titles, and prizes! THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga creators, Akira Himekawa, will also make a special appearance.
Friday, October 6th
4:00pm – 5:00pm - THE LEGEND OF ZELDA, Akira Himekawa Panel
Room 1A06
Welcome the creators behind the bestselling THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga, Akira Himekawa, as they discuss the work on their hit series. Fans attending this panel will receive a special THE LEGEND OF ZELDA collectible premium.
NYCC On-Site Akira Himekawa Autograph Sessions Include:
Thursday, October 5th at 6:00pm – limited to 100 people
Friday, October 6th at 6:30pm – limited to 100 people
Signing session attendees will each receive an exclusive shikishi art board from VIZ Media for Akira Himekawa to autograph. Official signings are ticketed before the event. Please visit the NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries page for more information, at http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Content/Pre-Show-Lotteries/.
NYCC Presents - Akira Himekawa Off-Site Autograph Sessions:
Barnes & Noble Tribeca Autograph Session
Saturday, October 7th, 1:30pm
97 Warren St, New York, NY 10007
Join VIZ Media in welcoming Akira Himekawa at their first off-site appearance in New York! The event is limited to the first 100 people to purchase any THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga from the Barnes & Noble Tribeca store that day; a wristband for the autograph session will be given upon purchase to guarantee entry to the signing. Signing session attendees may choose to have either their purchased manga or the exclusive VIZ Media-supplied shikishi art board signed.
Kinokuniya Autograph Session
Saturday, October 7th, 8:30pm
1073 Avenue of the Americas, NY, NY 10018
Be among the first 100 people to purchase any THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga from the Kinokuniya store that day and receive a wristband for the autograph session! Signing session attendees may choose to have either their purchased manga or the exclusive VIZ Media-supplied shikishi board signed.
Nintendo World Store Rockefeller Center Autograph Session
Sunday, October 8th, 2:00pm
10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020
An encore appearance by THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga creators! Event details will be announced shortly by the Nintendo World Store.
VIZ Media will offer a variety of manga selections for purchase throughout New York Comic Con including:
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME - LEGENDARY EDITION - $15
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS Vols. 1-2 Bundle - $15
And more!
All THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga purchases from the VIZ Media booth will include a TWILIGHT PRINCESS poster as a special FREE gift with purchase.
Also, don’t miss in-booth giveaways every day of the show of an exclusive drawstring bag. Please check the VIZ Media in-booth schedule for details!
For more information on THE LEGEND OF ZELDA or other anime and manga titles available from VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at VIZ.com.
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Saturday, September 23, 2017
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from September 17th to 23rd, 2017 - Update #24
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MOVIES - From ThePlaylist: Bradley Cooper's remake of "A Star is Born," in which he co-stars with Lady Gaga, will arrive in theaters the summer of 2018.
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MOVIES - From THR: Margot Robbie's Tonya Harding biopic, "I, Tonya," gets a release date that will qualify it for this year's Oscar race - December 8th.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Ron Perlman talks about his early career and playing make-up heavy roles like Hellboy.
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MOVIES - From CinemaBlend: "The Purge 4" announces new cast members. A "Purge" TV series is also in the works.
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BLM - From YesMagazine: NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick may not have an NFL job, but his his national anthem protests remain strong in the NFL.
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MOVIES - From YahooEntertainment: Stephen King would like you to give the film, "Cell," a chance. It is the 2016 adaptation of his 2006 novel, Cell. The movie flopped and received scathing reviews.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: "Avatar 2" will reportedly begin filming Monday, September 25th.
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MOVIES - From YahooEntertaiment: Linda Hamilton a.k.a. "Sarah Connor" is rejoining Arnold Schwarzenegger in James Cameron's "Terminator" reboot.
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CELEBRITY - From YahooLifestyle: Halle Berry shares a photo of her new man, Alexander Grant, who is better known as "Alex Da Kid," the British songwriter and producer.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Lee Daniels is developing two new projects for Fox.
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ANIMATION - From Variety: "The Croods 2," the sequel to DreamWorks Animation's 2013, Oscar-nominated hit, is back on schedule, September 18, 2020.
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MOVIES - From DVD.com: Five films that influenced "L.A. Confidential," which is celebrating its twentieth anniversary.
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DISNEY - From Variety: Judi Dench may join Kenneth Branagh's "Artemis Fowl" adaptation for Disney.
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OSCARS - From GoldDerby: Cambodia has made Angelina Jolie's film, "First They Killed My Father," their "Foreign Language Film" entry in this year's Oscars race.
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NEWS - From YahooFinance: Toys 'R' Us could go bankrupt within weeks.
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MOVIES - From Esquire: What is known about the sequel to the current box office smash, "IT."
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MOVIES - From TheGuardian: Liam Neeson says that he is retiring from action films.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 9/15 to 9/17/2017 weekend box office is "IT" with an estimated take of $60 million.
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EMMYS - From Deadline: A list of 2017 Emmy winners - updated.
From YahooLifesytle: Jane Fonda's faux-ponytail on the Emmy red carpet is freaking people out.
From GoldDerby: The site has uncovered the complete ceremony rundown (the order in which the awards will be announced) for tonight's 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards.
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STREAMING - From Deadline: A locations manager for the Netflix show, Narcos, was shot dead while scouting locations for the show.
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COMICS-FILM - From BleedingCool: Jessica Chastain to produce and star in a movie based on the "Painkiller Jane" comic book. The film has a writer, Christine Boylan.
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TELEVISION - From SlashFilm: Fox is rebooting its 1994 film, "True Lies" (directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger) as a TV series.
OBIT:
From NewYorkDailyNews: Boxing legend Jake LaMotta, whose nickname was "The Raging Bull," has died at the age of 95, Tuesday, September 19, 2017. His life was recounted in Martin Scorsese's 1980 film, "Raging Bull," in which Robert DeNiro portrayed LaMotta in a performance that won him a best actor Oscar.
MOVIES - From ThePlaylist: Bradley Cooper's remake of "A Star is Born," in which he co-stars with Lady Gaga, will arrive in theaters the summer of 2018.
----------
MOVIES - From THR: Margot Robbie's Tonya Harding biopic, "I, Tonya," gets a release date that will qualify it for this year's Oscar race - December 8th.
----------
MOVIES - From Variety: Ron Perlman talks about his early career and playing make-up heavy roles like Hellboy.
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MOVIES - From CinemaBlend: "The Purge 4" announces new cast members. A "Purge" TV series is also in the works.
----------
BLM - From YesMagazine: NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick may not have an NFL job, but his his national anthem protests remain strong in the NFL.
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MOVIES - From YahooEntertainment: Stephen King would like you to give the film, "Cell," a chance. It is the 2016 adaptation of his 2006 novel, Cell. The movie flopped and received scathing reviews.
----------
MOVIES - From BleedingCool: "Avatar 2" will reportedly begin filming Monday, September 25th.
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MOVIES - From YahooEntertaiment: Linda Hamilton a.k.a. "Sarah Connor" is rejoining Arnold Schwarzenegger in James Cameron's "Terminator" reboot.
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CELEBRITY - From YahooLifestyle: Halle Berry shares a photo of her new man, Alexander Grant, who is better known as "Alex Da Kid," the British songwriter and producer.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Lee Daniels is developing two new projects for Fox.
----------
ANIMATION - From Variety: "The Croods 2," the sequel to DreamWorks Animation's 2013, Oscar-nominated hit, is back on schedule, September 18, 2020.
----------
MOVIES - From DVD.com: Five films that influenced "L.A. Confidential," which is celebrating its twentieth anniversary.
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DISNEY - From Variety: Judi Dench may join Kenneth Branagh's "Artemis Fowl" adaptation for Disney.
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OSCARS - From GoldDerby: Cambodia has made Angelina Jolie's film, "First They Killed My Father," their "Foreign Language Film" entry in this year's Oscars race.
----------
NEWS - From YahooFinance: Toys 'R' Us could go bankrupt within weeks.
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MOVIES - From Esquire: What is known about the sequel to the current box office smash, "IT."
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MOVIES - From TheGuardian: Liam Neeson says that he is retiring from action films.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 9/15 to 9/17/2017 weekend box office is "IT" with an estimated take of $60 million.
----------
EMMYS - From Deadline: A list of 2017 Emmy winners - updated.
From YahooLifesytle: Jane Fonda's faux-ponytail on the Emmy red carpet is freaking people out.
From GoldDerby: The site has uncovered the complete ceremony rundown (the order in which the awards will be announced) for tonight's 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards.
----------
STREAMING - From Deadline: A locations manager for the Netflix show, Narcos, was shot dead while scouting locations for the show.
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COMICS-FILM - From BleedingCool: Jessica Chastain to produce and star in a movie based on the "Painkiller Jane" comic book. The film has a writer, Christine Boylan.
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TELEVISION - From SlashFilm: Fox is rebooting its 1994 film, "True Lies" (directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger) as a TV series.
OBIT:
From NewYorkDailyNews: Boxing legend Jake LaMotta, whose nickname was "The Raging Bull," has died at the age of 95, Tuesday, September 19, 2017. His life was recounted in Martin Scorsese's 1980 film, "Raging Bull," in which Robert DeNiro portrayed LaMotta in a performance that won him a best actor Oscar.
Friday, September 22, 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson's "StarTalk" Returns for a Fourth Season With Stars
Beaming Out Across All of Space and Time, StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Returns Sunday, Oct. 1, at 11/10c
New Season Features Even Bigger Star Power, Including Stephen Hawking, Stephen Colbert, Jane Goodall, Kevin Smith and Katy Perry
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson is back with more star power than ever! The three-time Emmy-nominated talk show returns on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at 11/10c with 20 all-new episodes featuring mind-blowing conversations, scientific commentary and cosmic queries — all with a comedic punch.
This season, hear from Katy Perry, Stephen Colbert, Lance Armstrong, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jane Goodall, Stephen Hawking, Katie Couric, Kevin Smith, Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau, Adrien Grenier, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and filmmaker James Cameron and more. This season’s comedian co-hosts include Chuck Nice, Scott Adsit, Godfrey, Eugene Mirman, Sasheer Zamata and Maeve Higgins. Occasionally, Tyson calls on his friend Bill Nye the Science Guy to weigh in on the week’s theme, while other influencers across pop culture and science join via live video.
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, the first-ever science-based talk show on television, is derived from Tyson’s popular radio show and podcast of the same name. Each episode features an intimate interview between Tyson and a guest from pop culture, politics, sports or news, in which they discuss how science and technology have affected their lives and careers. In addition to the centerpiece interview, StarTalk episodes boast a panel of comedians and experts who analyze the conversation in front of a studio audience at the American Museum of Natural History’s Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City — where Tyson serves as the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium.
Premiere Episodes Include:
Lance Armstrong
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 1, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with controversial world-champion cyclist Lance Armstrong. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Scott Adsit, along with science journalist Max Glaskin and bioethics professor Arthur Caplan to discuss the science of cycling, sports ethics and performance enhancement. Adding to the discussion, Chuck Nice joins from the Sports Science Lab to test cycling training techniques.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 8, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Later, in the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu to discuss the science and history of basketball as well as Abdul-Jabbar’s legacy. NBA analyst and former 76er Jim Spanarkel joins the conversation in the studio.
Jane Goodall
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 15, at 11/10c
Legendary chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall joins host Neil deGrasse Tyson for a featured interview. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and biological anthropologist Jill Pruetz to discuss chimp behavior, animal and environmental ethics and the evolutionary differences between chimpanzees and humans. Primatologist and anthropologist Natalia Reagan joins the conversation from a chimpanzee sanctuary in Georgia.
Katie Couric
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 22, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with renowned news anchor Katie Couric. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Eugene Mirman and journalism professor Jeff Jarvis to discuss the intersection of science and journalism. Adding to the discussion, Chuck Nice chimes in with the crowds at the March for Science.
Kevin Smith
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 29, at 11/10c
Filmmaker, comic book fanatic and all around geek ambassador, Kevin Smith sits down with host Neil deGrasse Tyson. Later, in the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu as they discuss science fiction, comic books and the science of superheroes. StarTalk science correspondent and anthropologist Natalia Reagan sends a dispatch from San Diego Comic-Con, where hundreds of thousands of fans converge to share their passion for comics, science fiction, movies, TV and cosplay.
SciFi Meets National Defense
Premieres Sunday, Nov. 5, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Arati Prabhakar, former head of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and national security journalist Sharon Weinberger to discuss the intersection of science fiction, technology and national defense. Adding to the discussion, rocket scientist Natalie Panek joins via video call and Hod Lipson demonstrates his self-aware robot.
Katy Perry
Sunday, Nov. 12, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Grammy-nominated pop star Katy Perry in Los Angeles, where Tyson answers all of her cosmic queries. In the Cullman Hall of the Universe, comedian co-host Sasheer Zamata and astrophysicist Charles Liu join Tyson to discuss science in pop culture and music.
Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau & Adrian Grenier
Sunday, Nov. 19, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interviews with legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle and famed aquanaut Fabien Cousteau. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Scott Adsit and marine biologist and conservationist Laure Katz to discuss ocean exploration and conservation. Adding to the discussion, actor and activist Adrian Grenier joins via video chat, and National Geographic Explorer Erika Bergman shows off her submarine.
James Cameron
Sunday, Nov. 26, at 11/10c
As the 20th anniversary of James Cameron’s film “Titanic” approaches, host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with the legendary filmmaker and National Geographic explorer-in-residence. Cameron discusses everything from the inspiration behind his record-breaking film “Avatar” to his solo dive down to the deepest point of the Mariana Trench. Joining Tyson in the Cullman Hall of the Universe are comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu to discuss the intersection of storytelling, exploration and science.
Celestial Navigation
Sunday, Dec. 3, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with master navigator Nainoa Thompson, an ocean voyager who uses the traditional Polynesian methods of non-instrument navigating. Joining Tyson in the Cullman Hall of the Universe are comedian co-host Maeve Higgins and celestial navigation expert Frank Reed to discuss the science of non-instrument navigating.
StarTalk is produced by Curved Light Productions and National Geographic Studios for National Geographic. For Curved Light Productions, executive producers are Neil deGrasse Tyson and Helen Matsos. For National Geographic Studios, executive producers are Brian Lovett and Drew Pulley, and executive vice president of production and development is Jeff Hasler. For National Geographic, executive producer is Betsy Forhan, vice president of production is Kevin Tao Mohs and president of original programming and production is Tim Pastore.
National Geographic
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 128 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching over 730 million people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
StarTalk Radio
Science, pop culture and comedy collide on StarTalk’s podcast network! Neil deGrasse Tyson, his fellow science educators including Bill Nye, comic co-hosts and guests bring the universe down to Earth in “StarTalk Radio,” “StarTalk All-Stars” and “StarTalk Playing with Science.” Now in its eighth season, the StarTalk Radio podcast has more than 3 million downloads per month, and the three-time Emmy nominated National Geographic show based on the podcast is about to start its fourth season. StarTalk All-Stars, currently in its second season, features a revolving slate of scientist and science educator hosts. StarTalk Playing with Science, also in its second season, hosted by professional British soccer player and sports broadcaster Gary O’Reilly and fan favorite StarTalk co-host Chuck Nice, explores the science behind the most iconic moments in sports with guests including pro athletes, coaches, sports experts, and scientists. Each StarTalk network podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. StarTalk Radio and StarTalk All-Stars are also carried on SiriusXM Insight Channel 121. For more information and to listen to all of our shows, visit www.startalkradio.net. Keep looking up!
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History, founded in 1869, is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural institutions. The Museum encompasses 45 permanent exhibition halls, including those in the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium, as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions. It is home to New York State’s official memorial to Theodore Roosevelt, a tribute to Roosevelt’s enduring legacy of environmental conservation. The Museum’s approximately 200 scientists draw on a world-class research collection of more than 34 million artifacts and specimens, some of which are billions of years old, and on one of the largest natural history libraries in the world. Through its Richard Gilder Graduate School, the Museum grants the Ph.D. degree in Comparative Biology and the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree, the only such program at any museum in the United States. Annual physical attendance has grown to approximately 5 million, and the Museum’s exhibitions and Space Shows can be seen in venues on six continents. The Museum’s website, digital videos, and apps for mobile devices bring its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs to millions more around the world. Visit amnh.org for more information.
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New Season Features Even Bigger Star Power, Including Stephen Hawking, Stephen Colbert, Jane Goodall, Kevin Smith and Katy Perry
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson is back with more star power than ever! The three-time Emmy-nominated talk show returns on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at 11/10c with 20 all-new episodes featuring mind-blowing conversations, scientific commentary and cosmic queries — all with a comedic punch.
This season, hear from Katy Perry, Stephen Colbert, Lance Armstrong, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jane Goodall, Stephen Hawking, Katie Couric, Kevin Smith, Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau, Adrien Grenier, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and filmmaker James Cameron and more. This season’s comedian co-hosts include Chuck Nice, Scott Adsit, Godfrey, Eugene Mirman, Sasheer Zamata and Maeve Higgins. Occasionally, Tyson calls on his friend Bill Nye the Science Guy to weigh in on the week’s theme, while other influencers across pop culture and science join via live video.
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, the first-ever science-based talk show on television, is derived from Tyson’s popular radio show and podcast of the same name. Each episode features an intimate interview between Tyson and a guest from pop culture, politics, sports or news, in which they discuss how science and technology have affected their lives and careers. In addition to the centerpiece interview, StarTalk episodes boast a panel of comedians and experts who analyze the conversation in front of a studio audience at the American Museum of Natural History’s Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City — where Tyson serves as the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium.
Premiere Episodes Include:
Lance Armstrong
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 1, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with controversial world-champion cyclist Lance Armstrong. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Scott Adsit, along with science journalist Max Glaskin and bioethics professor Arthur Caplan to discuss the science of cycling, sports ethics and performance enhancement. Adding to the discussion, Chuck Nice joins from the Sports Science Lab to test cycling training techniques.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 8, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Later, in the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu to discuss the science and history of basketball as well as Abdul-Jabbar’s legacy. NBA analyst and former 76er Jim Spanarkel joins the conversation in the studio.
Jane Goodall
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 15, at 11/10c
Legendary chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall joins host Neil deGrasse Tyson for a featured interview. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and biological anthropologist Jill Pruetz to discuss chimp behavior, animal and environmental ethics and the evolutionary differences between chimpanzees and humans. Primatologist and anthropologist Natalia Reagan joins the conversation from a chimpanzee sanctuary in Georgia.
Katie Couric
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 22, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with renowned news anchor Katie Couric. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Eugene Mirman and journalism professor Jeff Jarvis to discuss the intersection of science and journalism. Adding to the discussion, Chuck Nice chimes in with the crowds at the March for Science.
Kevin Smith
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 29, at 11/10c
Filmmaker, comic book fanatic and all around geek ambassador, Kevin Smith sits down with host Neil deGrasse Tyson. Later, in the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu as they discuss science fiction, comic books and the science of superheroes. StarTalk science correspondent and anthropologist Natalia Reagan sends a dispatch from San Diego Comic-Con, where hundreds of thousands of fans converge to share their passion for comics, science fiction, movies, TV and cosplay.
SciFi Meets National Defense
Premieres Sunday, Nov. 5, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Arati Prabhakar, former head of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and national security journalist Sharon Weinberger to discuss the intersection of science fiction, technology and national defense. Adding to the discussion, rocket scientist Natalie Panek joins via video call and Hod Lipson demonstrates his self-aware robot.
Katy Perry
Sunday, Nov. 12, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Grammy-nominated pop star Katy Perry in Los Angeles, where Tyson answers all of her cosmic queries. In the Cullman Hall of the Universe, comedian co-host Sasheer Zamata and astrophysicist Charles Liu join Tyson to discuss science in pop culture and music.
Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau & Adrian Grenier
Sunday, Nov. 19, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interviews with legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle and famed aquanaut Fabien Cousteau. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Scott Adsit and marine biologist and conservationist Laure Katz to discuss ocean exploration and conservation. Adding to the discussion, actor and activist Adrian Grenier joins via video chat, and National Geographic Explorer Erika Bergman shows off her submarine.
James Cameron
Sunday, Nov. 26, at 11/10c
As the 20th anniversary of James Cameron’s film “Titanic” approaches, host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with the legendary filmmaker and National Geographic explorer-in-residence. Cameron discusses everything from the inspiration behind his record-breaking film “Avatar” to his solo dive down to the deepest point of the Mariana Trench. Joining Tyson in the Cullman Hall of the Universe are comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu to discuss the intersection of storytelling, exploration and science.
Celestial Navigation
Sunday, Dec. 3, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with master navigator Nainoa Thompson, an ocean voyager who uses the traditional Polynesian methods of non-instrument navigating. Joining Tyson in the Cullman Hall of the Universe are comedian co-host Maeve Higgins and celestial navigation expert Frank Reed to discuss the science of non-instrument navigating.
StarTalk is produced by Curved Light Productions and National Geographic Studios for National Geographic. For Curved Light Productions, executive producers are Neil deGrasse Tyson and Helen Matsos. For National Geographic Studios, executive producers are Brian Lovett and Drew Pulley, and executive vice president of production and development is Jeff Hasler. For National Geographic, executive producer is Betsy Forhan, vice president of production is Kevin Tao Mohs and president of original programming and production is Tim Pastore.
National Geographic
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 128 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching over 730 million people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
StarTalk Radio
Science, pop culture and comedy collide on StarTalk’s podcast network! Neil deGrasse Tyson, his fellow science educators including Bill Nye, comic co-hosts and guests bring the universe down to Earth in “StarTalk Radio,” “StarTalk All-Stars” and “StarTalk Playing with Science.” Now in its eighth season, the StarTalk Radio podcast has more than 3 million downloads per month, and the three-time Emmy nominated National Geographic show based on the podcast is about to start its fourth season. StarTalk All-Stars, currently in its second season, features a revolving slate of scientist and science educator hosts. StarTalk Playing with Science, also in its second season, hosted by professional British soccer player and sports broadcaster Gary O’Reilly and fan favorite StarTalk co-host Chuck Nice, explores the science behind the most iconic moments in sports with guests including pro athletes, coaches, sports experts, and scientists. Each StarTalk network podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. StarTalk Radio and StarTalk All-Stars are also carried on SiriusXM Insight Channel 121. For more information and to listen to all of our shows, visit www.startalkradio.net. Keep looking up!
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History, founded in 1869, is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural institutions. The Museum encompasses 45 permanent exhibition halls, including those in the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium, as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions. It is home to New York State’s official memorial to Theodore Roosevelt, a tribute to Roosevelt’s enduring legacy of environmental conservation. The Museum’s approximately 200 scientists draw on a world-class research collection of more than 34 million artifacts and specimens, some of which are billions of years old, and on one of the largest natural history libraries in the world. Through its Richard Gilder Graduate School, the Museum grants the Ph.D. degree in Comparative Biology and the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree, the only such program at any museum in the United States. Annual physical attendance has grown to approximately 5 million, and the Museum’s exhibitions and Space Shows can be seen in venues on six continents. The Museum’s website, digital videos, and apps for mobile devices bring its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs to millions more around the world. Visit amnh.org for more information.
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Thursday, September 21, 2017
"The LEGO NINJAGO Movie" Soundtrack Now Available
The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Soundtrack Available September 15, 2017
Features New Music from Composer and Devo Founding Member Mark Mothersbaugh, Blaze N Vill, Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi, The DeLuca Brothers, Oh, Hush! Feat. Jeff Lewis, Jingle Punks & More
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WaterTower Music announced the details of the soundtrack to The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie, the new big-screen animated adventure in the Warner Bros. Pictures LEGO franchise, in theaters September 22nd, 2017.
The music was composed by Devo founding member Mark Mothersbaugh (The LEGO Movie, 21 Jump Street, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore). Additionally, the soundtrack features new songs from Blaze N Vill, Jingle Punks, The DeLuca Brothers, Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi, and Oh, Hush! Feat. Jeff Lewis, who contributed the end title track “Friends Are Family” to The LEGO Batman Movie soundtrack. The album also includes fun flute interludes of classics “Welcome To The Jungle,” “It’s The Hard Knock Life,” and “The Power.”
The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Motion Picture Soundtrack is now available to purchase and to stream. The track listing is as follows:
Score by Mark Mothersbaugh unless otherwise noted.
“Heroes” - Blaze N Vill
“Operation New Me” - Jingle Punks
"It's Garmadon" - The De Luca Brothers
"Found My Place" - Oh, Hush! feat. Jeff Lewis
"Dance Of Doom" - Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi
"LEGO Ninja Shop"
"It's The Hard Knock Life" - Greg Pattillo
"Wise Master Wu"
"Garmadon Attacks"
"The Rise of Kitty Kitty"
"A Wish and A Ruined City"
"Journey To The Control Tower"
"Welcome To The Jungle" - Greg Pattillo
"The Power" - Greg Pattillo
"Sibling Rivalry"
"A Grave Amount of Generals"
"Ninjas To The Rescue"
"Arm Popping Flying Lesson"
"The Lady Iron Dragon"
"The Ultimate Ultimate Weapon"
"The Art of Spinjitsu"
"Here Kitty Kitty"
"Big Hug"
The LEGO NINJAGO Movie will screen in theaters in both 3D and 2D, beginning September 22, 2017. This latest big-screen LEGO animated adventure stars Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, Fred Armisen, Abbi Jacobson, Olivia Munn, Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Peña, Zach Woods, and Jackie Chan, as the battle for NINJAGO City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, who are all secret ninja warriors. Led by Master Wu, as wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon, The Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. Pitting mech against mech and father against son, the epic showdown will test this fierce but undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas, who must learn to check their egos and pull together to unleash their inner power.
The LEGO NINJAGO Movie is directed by Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher and Bob Logan, from a screenplay by Bob Logan & Paul Fisher & William Wheeler & Tom Wheeler and Jared Stern & John Whittington, story by Hilary Winston & Bob Logan & Paul Fisher & William Wheeler & Tom Wheeler and Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman, based on LEGO Construction Toys. It is produced by Dan Lin, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Maryann Garger, Roy Lee, and Chris McKay. Executive producers are Jill Wilfert, Keith Malone, and Seth Grahame-Smith.
From Warner Bros. Pictures and Warner Animation Group, in association with LEGO System A/S, a Lin Pictures/Lord Miller/Vertigo Entertainment Production, The LEGO NINJAGO Movie will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. Rated PG for some mild action and rude humor.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, NINJAGO, the minifigure and the brick and knob configuration are trademarks of The LEGO Group. ©2017 The LEGO Group. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
www.LEGONINJAGOMovie.com
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Features New Music from Composer and Devo Founding Member Mark Mothersbaugh, Blaze N Vill, Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi, The DeLuca Brothers, Oh, Hush! Feat. Jeff Lewis, Jingle Punks & More
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WaterTower Music announced the details of the soundtrack to The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie, the new big-screen animated adventure in the Warner Bros. Pictures LEGO franchise, in theaters September 22nd, 2017.
The music was composed by Devo founding member Mark Mothersbaugh (The LEGO Movie, 21 Jump Street, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore). Additionally, the soundtrack features new songs from Blaze N Vill, Jingle Punks, The DeLuca Brothers, Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi, and Oh, Hush! Feat. Jeff Lewis, who contributed the end title track “Friends Are Family” to The LEGO Batman Movie soundtrack. The album also includes fun flute interludes of classics “Welcome To The Jungle,” “It’s The Hard Knock Life,” and “The Power.”
The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Motion Picture Soundtrack is now available to purchase and to stream. The track listing is as follows:
Score by Mark Mothersbaugh unless otherwise noted.
“Heroes” - Blaze N Vill
“Operation New Me” - Jingle Punks
"It's Garmadon" - The De Luca Brothers
"Found My Place" - Oh, Hush! feat. Jeff Lewis
"Dance Of Doom" - Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi
"LEGO Ninja Shop"
"It's The Hard Knock Life" - Greg Pattillo
"Wise Master Wu"
"Garmadon Attacks"
"The Rise of Kitty Kitty"
"A Wish and A Ruined City"
"Journey To The Control Tower"
"Welcome To The Jungle" - Greg Pattillo
"The Power" - Greg Pattillo
"Sibling Rivalry"
"A Grave Amount of Generals"
"Ninjas To The Rescue"
"Arm Popping Flying Lesson"
"The Lady Iron Dragon"
"The Ultimate Ultimate Weapon"
"The Art of Spinjitsu"
"Here Kitty Kitty"
"Big Hug"
The LEGO NINJAGO Movie will screen in theaters in both 3D and 2D, beginning September 22, 2017. This latest big-screen LEGO animated adventure stars Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, Fred Armisen, Abbi Jacobson, Olivia Munn, Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Peña, Zach Woods, and Jackie Chan, as the battle for NINJAGO City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, who are all secret ninja warriors. Led by Master Wu, as wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon, The Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. Pitting mech against mech and father against son, the epic showdown will test this fierce but undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas, who must learn to check their egos and pull together to unleash their inner power.
The LEGO NINJAGO Movie is directed by Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher and Bob Logan, from a screenplay by Bob Logan & Paul Fisher & William Wheeler & Tom Wheeler and Jared Stern & John Whittington, story by Hilary Winston & Bob Logan & Paul Fisher & William Wheeler & Tom Wheeler and Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman, based on LEGO Construction Toys. It is produced by Dan Lin, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Maryann Garger, Roy Lee, and Chris McKay. Executive producers are Jill Wilfert, Keith Malone, and Seth Grahame-Smith.
From Warner Bros. Pictures and Warner Animation Group, in association with LEGO System A/S, a Lin Pictures/Lord Miller/Vertigo Entertainment Production, The LEGO NINJAGO Movie will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. Rated PG for some mild action and rude humor.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, NINJAGO, the minifigure and the brick and knob configuration are trademarks of The LEGO Group. ©2017 The LEGO Group. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
www.LEGONINJAGOMovie.com
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VIZ Media Launches "Tokyo Ghoul: RE" in October 2017
The Battle Between Ghouls And Humans Continues In TOKYO GHOUL: RE
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the sequel to the smash-hit horror/action manga series with the launch of TOKYO GHOUL: RE on October 17th, 2017.
The new series, by Tokyo Ghoul creator Sui Ishida, will be published in print and digital editions under the VIZ Signature imprint. TOKYO GHOUL: RE is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens; Volume 1 will carry a print MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN. The series will also be available digitally via VIZ.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play Store. Subsequent volumes will be published in English on a bi-monthly basis.
In TOKYO GHOUL: RE, the Commission of Counter Ghoul is the only organization fighting the Ghoul menace, and they will use every tool at their disposal to protect humanity from its ultimate predator. Their newest weapon in this hidden war is an experimental procedure that implants human investigators with a Ghoul’s Kagune, giving them Ghoul powers and abilities. But both the procedure and the newly formed Qs Squad are untested. Will they become heroes…or monsters?!
“Fans will not want to miss this riveting sequel, with its cast of colorful new characters and familiar favorites in a story that dives further into the lore of TOKYO GHOUL,” says Pancha Diaz, Editor. “Follow the Qs Squad this fall as they take on the lethal and often unpredictable attributes of the Ghouls they are charged with hunting!”
Manga creator Sui Ishida was born in Fukuoka, Japan. He is the author of TOKYO GHOUL and several TOKYO GHOUL one-shots, including one that won him the Young Jump 113th Grand Prix award in 2010. TOKYO GHOUL began serialization in Weekly Young Jump in 2011 and was adapted into an anime series in 2014.
For additional information on TOKYO GHOUL and other manga titles published by VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at VIZ.com.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2017
"Dunkirk" Passes Half a Billion Dollars at the Worldwide Box Office
Christopher Nolan’s Acclaimed Epic “Dunkirk” Surpasses Half a Billion Dollars Worldwide
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Pictures’ epic action thriller “Dunkirk” crosses the $500 million mark at the worldwide box office today, it was announced by Sue Kroll, President of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, “Dunkirk” shot to the top of the box office in July. It went on to be one of the biggest hits of the crowded summer season and continues to draw audiences the world over. It is also one if the year’s most critically acclaimed films, earning rapturous praise from critics around the globe.
Kroll stated, “Christopher Nolan has proven why he is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time. His ‘Dunkirk’ is an absolute tour de force—a harrowing, emotional and sweeping moviegoing experience that pushes the boundaries of mainstream studio filmmaking. Through Chris’s lens, ‘Dunkirk’ does more than capture this pivotal moment in time; it reminds us of both the heroism and the human toll of war. We are so proud of this film and congratulate Chris, Emma Thomas, the cast, and all the talented people who helped bring this monumental achievement to the screen.”
In making “Dunkirk,” Nolan utilized a mixture of IMAX® and 65mm film to capture the action from land, sea and air. Much of the film was also shot on the beaches of Dunkirk, France, where the events unfolded.
From filmmaker Christopher Nolan (“Interstellar,” “Inception,” “The Dark Knight” Trilogy) comes the epic action thriller “Dunkirk.”
The film opens as 400,000 Allied troops are trapped on the coast of Dunkirk, France, surrounded by the German army. Mostly young men, they had their whole lives ahead of them…but now their lives might only stretch as far as that strip of beach. With their backs to the sea, they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. The story unfolds on land, sea and air. RAF Spitfires engage the enemy in the skies above the Channel, trying to protect the defenseless men below. Meanwhile, hundreds of small boats manned by both military and civilians are mounting a desperate rescue effort, risking their lives in a race against time to save even a fraction of their army.
“Dunkirk” features an ensemble cast, including Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles, Aneurin Barnard, James D’Arcy and Barry Keoghan, with Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy.
The film was produced by Emma Thomas and Nolan, with Jake Myers serving as executive producer.
The behind-the-scenes creative team included director of photography Hoyte van Hoytema, production designer Nathan Crowley, editor Lee Smith, costume designer Jeffrey Kurland, visual effects supervisor Andrew Jackson and special effects supervisor Scott Fisher. The music was composed by Hans Zimmer.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Syncopy Production, a film by Christopher Nolan, “Dunkirk.” The film is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
This film has been rated PG-13 for intense war experience and some language.
Dunkirkmovie.com
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BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Pictures’ epic action thriller “Dunkirk” crosses the $500 million mark at the worldwide box office today, it was announced by Sue Kroll, President of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, “Dunkirk” shot to the top of the box office in July. It went on to be one of the biggest hits of the crowded summer season and continues to draw audiences the world over. It is also one if the year’s most critically acclaimed films, earning rapturous praise from critics around the globe.
Kroll stated, “Christopher Nolan has proven why he is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time. His ‘Dunkirk’ is an absolute tour de force—a harrowing, emotional and sweeping moviegoing experience that pushes the boundaries of mainstream studio filmmaking. Through Chris’s lens, ‘Dunkirk’ does more than capture this pivotal moment in time; it reminds us of both the heroism and the human toll of war. We are so proud of this film and congratulate Chris, Emma Thomas, the cast, and all the talented people who helped bring this monumental achievement to the screen.”
In making “Dunkirk,” Nolan utilized a mixture of IMAX® and 65mm film to capture the action from land, sea and air. Much of the film was also shot on the beaches of Dunkirk, France, where the events unfolded.
From filmmaker Christopher Nolan (“Interstellar,” “Inception,” “The Dark Knight” Trilogy) comes the epic action thriller “Dunkirk.”
The film opens as 400,000 Allied troops are trapped on the coast of Dunkirk, France, surrounded by the German army. Mostly young men, they had their whole lives ahead of them…but now their lives might only stretch as far as that strip of beach. With their backs to the sea, they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. The story unfolds on land, sea and air. RAF Spitfires engage the enemy in the skies above the Channel, trying to protect the defenseless men below. Meanwhile, hundreds of small boats manned by both military and civilians are mounting a desperate rescue effort, risking their lives in a race against time to save even a fraction of their army.
“Dunkirk” features an ensemble cast, including Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles, Aneurin Barnard, James D’Arcy and Barry Keoghan, with Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy.
The film was produced by Emma Thomas and Nolan, with Jake Myers serving as executive producer.
The behind-the-scenes creative team included director of photography Hoyte van Hoytema, production designer Nathan Crowley, editor Lee Smith, costume designer Jeffrey Kurland, visual effects supervisor Andrew Jackson and special effects supervisor Scott Fisher. The music was composed by Hans Zimmer.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Syncopy Production, a film by Christopher Nolan, “Dunkirk.” The film is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
This film has been rated PG-13 for intense war experience and some language.
Dunkirkmovie.com
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