In 1998, Raindance created the British Independent Film Awards to celebrate merit and achievement in independently funded British filmmaking. The awards also honor new talent and promote British films and filmmaking to a wider public.
The 2015/18th Moët British Independent Film Awards were announced in London. The winners were announced in a ceremony on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Old Billingsgate. The event was live streamed on www.bifa.film.
The 2015 Moët British Independent Film Awards winners:
Best British Independent Film sponsored by Moët & Chandon
EX MACHINA - Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, Alex Garland
Best Director
EX MACHINA - Alex Garland
Best Screenplay sponsored by BBC Films
EX MACHINA - Alex Garland
Best Actress sponsored by MAC
SAOIRSE RONAN - Brooklyn
Best Actor sponsored by Movado
TOM HARDY - Legend
Best Supporting Actress
OLIVIA COLMAN - The Lobster
Best Supporting Actor
BRENDAN GLEESON - Suffragette
Most Promising Newcomer sponsored by The London Edition
MIA GOTH - The Survivalist
The Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director) sponsored by 3 Mills Studios
THE SURVIVALIST - Stephen Fingleton
The Discovery Award sponsored by Raindance
ORION: THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING - Jeanie Finlay
Best Documentary
DARK HORSE: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF DREAM ALLIANCE - Judith Dawson, Louise Osmond
Producer of the Year
PAUL KATIS, ANDREW DE LOTBINIERE - Kajaki: The True Story
Outstanding Achievement in Craft
ANDREW WHITEHURST - Visual Effects, Ex Machina
Best British Short Film:
EDMOND - Emilie Jouffroy, Nina Gantz
Best International Independent Film:
ROOM (Canada, Ireland) - Ed Guiney, David Gross, Emma Donoghue, Lenny Abrahamson
The Variety Award:
Kate Winslet
(The Variety Award recognises a director, actor, writer or producer who has made a global impact and helped to focus the international spotlight on the UK.)
The Richard Harris Award:
Chiwetel Ejiofor
(The Richard Harris Award was introduced in 2002 in honour of Richard Harris and recognizes outstanding contribution to British film by an actor.)
Special Jury Prize:
Chris Collins
(A BFI executive who died late last year.)
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Monday, December 7, 2015
Beck's "Morning Phase" is "Album of the Year" at 57th Grammys
[The nominations for the 58th Grammys were announced this morning, Monday, December 7, 2015. It made me remember that I forgot to post the winners from the 57th Grammys. What follows is a list of winners from select categories.]
The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards were held on "GRAMMY Sunday," February 8, 2015, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
2015 / 57th Grammy Award winners:
GENERAL FIELD
Album Of The Year:
Morning Phase — Beck
Record Of The Year:
"Stay With Me" (Darkchild Version) — Sam Smith
Song Of The Year:
"Stay With Me" (Darkchild Version) — James Napier, William Phillips & Sam Smith, songwriters (Sam Smith)
Best New Artist:
Sam Smith
POP FIELD
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:
"Say Something" — A Great Big World With Christina Aguilera
DANCE/ELECTRONIC MUSIC FIELD
Best Dance Recording:
"Rather Be" — Clean Bandit Featuring Jess Glynne
ROCK FIELD
Best Rock Performance:
"Lazaretto"— Jack White
ALTERNATIVE FIELD
Best Alternative Music Album:
St. Vincent — St. Vincent
R&B FIELD
Best Urban Contemporary Album:
Girl — Pharrell Williams
RAP FIELD
Best Rap Performance:
"I" — Kendrick Lamar
Best Rap Album:
The Marshall Mathers LP2 — Eminem
COUNTRY FIELD
Best Country Duo/Group Performance:
"Gentle On My Mind" — The Band Perry
Best Country Album:
Platinum — Miranda Lambert
JAZZ FIELD
Best Improvised Jazz Solo:
"Fingerprints" — Chick Corea, soloist
GOSPEL/CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC FIELD
Best Gospel Album:
Help — Erica Campbell
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album:
Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. — For King & Country
LATIN FIELD
Best Latin Pop Album:
Tangos — Rubén Blades
AMERICAN ROOTS FIELD
Best American Roots Performance:
"A Feather's Not A Bird" — Rosanne Cash
SPOKEN WORD FIELD
Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling):
Diary Of A Mad Diva — Joan Rivers
COMEDY FIELD
Best Comedy Album:
Mandatory Fun — "Weird Al" Yankovic
Music for Visual Media
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
Frozen – various artists
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
The Grand Budapest Hotel: Original Soundtrack – Alexandre Desplat, composer
Best Song Written for Visual Media
"Let It Go" (from Frozen) – Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez, songwriters (Idina Menzel)
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical: Max Martin.
This year's GRAMMY Awards process registered more than 20,000 submissions over a 12-month eligibility period (Oct. 1, 2013 – Sept. 30, 2014). GRAMMY ballots for the final round of voting were mailed on December 17, 2014 to The Recording Academy's voting members. Ballots were due back to the accounting firm of Deloitte by January 16, 2015, when they were tabulated and the results kept secret until the 57th GRAMMY Awards telecast.
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, 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 Google+, Instagram, Tumblr and YouTube.
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The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards were held on "GRAMMY Sunday," February 8, 2015, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
2015 / 57th Grammy Award winners:
GENERAL FIELD
Album Of The Year:
Morning Phase — Beck
Record Of The Year:
"Stay With Me" (Darkchild Version) — Sam Smith
Song Of The Year:
"Stay With Me" (Darkchild Version) — James Napier, William Phillips & Sam Smith, songwriters (Sam Smith)
Best New Artist:
Sam Smith
POP FIELD
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:
"Say Something" — A Great Big World With Christina Aguilera
DANCE/ELECTRONIC MUSIC FIELD
Best Dance Recording:
"Rather Be" — Clean Bandit Featuring Jess Glynne
ROCK FIELD
Best Rock Performance:
"Lazaretto"— Jack White
ALTERNATIVE FIELD
Best Alternative Music Album:
St. Vincent — St. Vincent
R&B FIELD
Best Urban Contemporary Album:
Girl — Pharrell Williams
RAP FIELD
Best Rap Performance:
"I" — Kendrick Lamar
Best Rap Album:
The Marshall Mathers LP2 — Eminem
COUNTRY FIELD
Best Country Duo/Group Performance:
"Gentle On My Mind" — The Band Perry
Best Country Album:
Platinum — Miranda Lambert
JAZZ FIELD
Best Improvised Jazz Solo:
"Fingerprints" — Chick Corea, soloist
GOSPEL/CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC FIELD
Best Gospel Album:
Help — Erica Campbell
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album:
Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. — For King & Country
LATIN FIELD
Best Latin Pop Album:
Tangos — Rubén Blades
AMERICAN ROOTS FIELD
Best American Roots Performance:
"A Feather's Not A Bird" — Rosanne Cash
SPOKEN WORD FIELD
Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling):
Diary Of A Mad Diva — Joan Rivers
COMEDY FIELD
Best Comedy Album:
Mandatory Fun — "Weird Al" Yankovic
Music for Visual Media
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
Frozen – various artists
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
The Grand Budapest Hotel: Original Soundtrack – Alexandre Desplat, composer
Best Song Written for Visual Media
"Let It Go" (from Frozen) – Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez, songwriters (Idina Menzel)
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical: Max Martin.
This year's GRAMMY Awards process registered more than 20,000 submissions over a 12-month eligibility period (Oct. 1, 2013 – Sept. 30, 2014). GRAMMY ballots for the final round of voting were mailed on December 17, 2014 to The Recording Academy's voting members. Ballots were due back to the accounting firm of Deloitte by January 16, 2015, when they were tabulated and the results kept secret until the 57th GRAMMY Awards telecast.
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, 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 Google+, Instagram, Tumblr and YouTube.
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Sunday, December 6, 2015
VIZ Media Announces Final "Boruto: Naruto the Movie" Theatrical Release Dates
Action-Filled Anime Adventure Depicts The Rebellious Son Of The Legendary Ninja Naruto; Special Events on December 13th and 14th To Feature A Special Introduction By NARUTO Creator Masashi Kishimoto
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, along with Los Angeles-based film distribution company, ELEVEN ARTS, and event cinema distribution leader FATHOM EVENTS, give NARUTO fans a final opportunity to catch BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE in cinemas as the critically acclaimed anime action feature plays at approximately 200 theaters across the U.S. on Sunday, December 13th, 2015 at 12:55 p.m. local time and Monday, December 14th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. local time.
BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE will be presented with its original Japanese dialogue and English subtitles. For a comprehensive list of all participating theater locations and to purchase advance tickets, please visit: www.fathomevents.com or www.elevenarts.net.
To view a trailer for BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvdv2GGnn0A
The BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE event will feature a special introduction and opening remarks by Masashi Kishimoto, the film’s executive producer and the creator of the bestselling manga series (also published by VIZ Media) on which the film’s characters are based, as well as Junko Takeuchi, the famed Japanese voice actor of the Naruto character. Their remarks were taped at the premiere of BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE at the Hammerstein Ballroom during the pair’s first-ever U.S. appearance at this year’s New York Comic Con.
In BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, famed ninja, Naruto Uzumaki protects the Hidden Leaf Village as the Seventh Hokage, while Boruto, his troublesome son, resents his father's responsibilities that take his time away from him. Seeing this, Sasuke takes Boruto under his wing, while Sasuke's only daughter, Sarada, dreams of being Hokage one day.
With Naruto as the Seventh Hokage, the Hidden Leaf Village plans to host the Chunin Exams to train new shinobi from the village and from their allied villages. Among the entrants are Sasuke's daughter, Sarada, Mitsuki, an exceptionally talented yet mysterious shinobi… and Boruto, Naruto's talented but impetuous son. Meanwhile, Sasuke who’s been on a mission in another dimension appears before Naruto to warn of a strange impending danger. Shrouded with an evil aura, Momoshiki and Kinshiki appear and attempt to assassinate Naruto. Petrified, Boruto is shielded by Naruto, only to disappear in front of Boruto's own eyes!
“BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE has been widely lauded by fans and critics alike and serves as a must-see capstone to the epic anime/manga series created by Masashi Kishimoto,” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Animation Marketing Manager. “Following all of the excitement that surrounded his appearance at the 2015 New York Comic Con, we’re honored to bring BORUTO back to every state and major city in the U.S. for its most extensive theatrical run ever. Don’t miss this special opportunity to catch all of the action and drama on the big screen!”
For more information on NARUTO anime, manga and feature film titles, please visit: viz.com/naruto.
About ELEVEN ARTS:
ELEVEN ARTS is the Los Angeles based film distribution company that has brought many acclaimed Japanese films, live-action and animation, to North American audiences. ELEVEN ARTS’s major live-action titles include Japan Academy Awards winner Memories of Tomorrow (starring Ken Watanabe) and Oscar nominated director (with The Twilight Samurai in 2004) Yoji Yamada’s samurai film Love and Honor. ELEVEN ARTS is also a respected distributor of popular animation titles such as the Evangelion franchise, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 1: Beginnings/ Part 2: Eternal, Blue Exorcist: The Movie, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie- Rebellion, EXPELLED FROM PARADISE, The Last: Naruto the Movie and Boruto: Naruto the Movie. For additional information, go to www.elevenarts.net.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major sporting events, music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original programming featuring entertainment’s biggest stars, socially relevant documentaries with audience Q&A and much more. Fathom Events takes audiences behind-the-scenes and offers unique extras, creating the ultimate entertainment experience. It is owned by a consortium called AC JV, LLC., comprised of AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States. In addition, Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live events to 875 locations in 179 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
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Saturday, December 5, 2015
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from December 1st to 5th, 2015 - Update #18
Support Leroy on Patreon.
NEWS:
From Deadline: "Trainspotting" sequel lands at TriStar, with original principal cast returning.
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From TheWrap: T.I., Mekhi Phifer, and James Purefoy join A&E's "Roots" miniseries.
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From YahooMusic: Coldplay may do the Super Bowl 50 halftime show in Feb. 2016.
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From ThePlaylist: Steven Spielberg does not think that Indiana Jones will ever be recast.
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From TVLine: New episodes of "Samurai Jack" for 2016; article has a short teaser video.
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From ThePlaylist: The 15-film shortlist for the "Best Documentary" Oscar is out, and the Kurt Cobain doc, "Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck" did not make it.
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From Vulture: Reese Witherspoon is developing a biopic about Ruth Handler, the creator of the Barbie doll. Unfortunately, Witherspoon is not playing Barbie.
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From Variety: Helen Mirren in talks to join Will Smith in new drama.
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From Deadline: Fox is developing "Rambo: New Blood," a series which would focus Sylvester Stallone's "John Rambo" and his son. Stallone would at least executive produce the series.
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From YahooNews: Lupita Nyong'o recalls being Ralph Fiennes assistant on "The Constant Gardner."
HARD NEWS:
From RSN: On Dec. 4th, remember Fred Hampton of the Black Panters.
From the NYTimes: The children left behind after mass shootings.
From YahooNews: An Iraqi War veteran among those killed by the White terrorist who attacked Planned Parenthood in Colorado.
STAR WARS:
From YahooNews: Chinese poster for "The Force Awakens" has some noticeable changes from other posters.
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From YahooTV: J.J. checks people complaining about "Black stormtroopers."
COMICS - Films and Books:
From Variety: Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station, Creed) in talks to direct Marvel's "Black Panther."
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From CinemaBlend: Robert Downey, Jr. confirms Spider-Man in "Captain America: Civil War."
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From TheWrap: 5 things about Black Panther.
TRAILERS:
From DCComics: The new "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice" trailer. And it is quite good.
OBIT:
From Variety: The actor, Robert Loggia, died today (Friday, December 4, 2015) at the age of 85. He appeared in such films as "Big," "Independence Day," and "Scarface," among many. He earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination for his role in the film, "Jagged Edge."
NEWS:
From Deadline: "Trainspotting" sequel lands at TriStar, with original principal cast returning.
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From TheWrap: T.I., Mekhi Phifer, and James Purefoy join A&E's "Roots" miniseries.
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From YahooMusic: Coldplay may do the Super Bowl 50 halftime show in Feb. 2016.
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From ThePlaylist: Steven Spielberg does not think that Indiana Jones will ever be recast.
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From TVLine: New episodes of "Samurai Jack" for 2016; article has a short teaser video.
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From ThePlaylist: The 15-film shortlist for the "Best Documentary" Oscar is out, and the Kurt Cobain doc, "Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck" did not make it.
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From Vulture: Reese Witherspoon is developing a biopic about Ruth Handler, the creator of the Barbie doll. Unfortunately, Witherspoon is not playing Barbie.
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From Variety: Helen Mirren in talks to join Will Smith in new drama.
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From Deadline: Fox is developing "Rambo: New Blood," a series which would focus Sylvester Stallone's "John Rambo" and his son. Stallone would at least executive produce the series.
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From YahooNews: Lupita Nyong'o recalls being Ralph Fiennes assistant on "The Constant Gardner."
HARD NEWS:
From RSN: On Dec. 4th, remember Fred Hampton of the Black Panters.
From the NYTimes: The children left behind after mass shootings.
From YahooNews: An Iraqi War veteran among those killed by the White terrorist who attacked Planned Parenthood in Colorado.
STAR WARS:
From YahooNews: Chinese poster for "The Force Awakens" has some noticeable changes from other posters.
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From YahooTV: J.J. checks people complaining about "Black stormtroopers."
COMICS - Films and Books:
From Variety: Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station, Creed) in talks to direct Marvel's "Black Panther."
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From CinemaBlend: Robert Downey, Jr. confirms Spider-Man in "Captain America: Civil War."
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From TheWrap: 5 things about Black Panther.
TRAILERS:
From DCComics: The new "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice" trailer. And it is quite good.
OBIT:
From Variety: The actor, Robert Loggia, died today (Friday, December 4, 2015) at the age of 85. He appeared in such films as "Big," "Independence Day," and "Scarface," among many. He earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination for his role in the film, "Jagged Edge."
Seth MacFarlane Among Performers for "Sinatra 100" Grammy Concert
Juanes, Seth MacFarlane and Trisha Yearwood Added to Stellar Lineup for "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY® Concert"
Music Stars Salute Frank Sinatra With Tribute Celebration Presented At Wynn Las Vegas; Broadcast On CBS, Dec. 6, 2015
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two-time GRAMMY winner Juanes, GRAMMY nominee Seth MacFarlane and three-time GRAMMY winner Trisha Yearwood have been added to the list of performers for "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert." They join previously announced performers Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Zac Brown, Harry Connick Jr., Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Adam Levine, Carrie Underwood, and Usher. The primetime special, presented by The Recording Academy®, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS, honors the remarkable legacy of the legendary nine-time GRAMMY winner Frank Sinatra by celebrating the late icon's 100th birthday with a spectacular lineup of entertainers performing songs made famous by the Chairman of the Board. The live concert taping will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Wynn Las Vegas Encore Theater. The special will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 from 9–11 p.m. ET/PT.
“Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert”
"This show is an amazing journey through Frank Sinatra's music, cast with some of today's greatest artists," said three-time GRAMMY winner Don Was, music director for the concert. "In paying homage to Mr. Sinatra's music and treating his legacy with the utmost respect, most of the artists will sing arrangements as originally crafted for Mr. Sinatra by giants Don Costa, Gordon Jenkins, Quincy Jones, and Nelson Riddle. It's going to be an incredible show!"
Among Sinatra's nine GRAMMY wins are three for Album Of The Year for Come Dance With Me
(1959), September Of My Years
(1965) and A Man And His Music
(1966). Additional recognition from The Recording Academy includes a Lifetime Achievement Award, GRAMMY Legend Award, and 13 recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®.
"Sinatra 100
— An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" continues the tradition of previous Emmy Award®-winning TV specials presented by The Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS: "Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute" and "The Beatles: The Night That Changed America — A GRAMMY Salute."
In close partnership with the Sinatra family, "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer, Lou Horvitz is director, and David Wild and Ehrlich are writers.
In celebrating Sinatra's centennial, The Recording Academy explores his historical ties to the city of Las Vegas in this special feature (http://www.grammy.com/news/sin-atra-city-the-story-of-frank-sinatra-and-las-vegas) and offers an interactive infographic detailing his top songs covered by other artists.
For the latest news and content, follow the GRAMMY conversation on social:
Facebook: Facebook.com/theGRAMMYs
Twitter: @theGRAMMYs
Instagram: @thegrammys
Snapchat: thegrammys
Tumblr: thegrammys.tumblr.com
Vine: vine.co.theGRAMMYs
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, and recording professionals 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.
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Music Stars Salute Frank Sinatra With Tribute Celebration Presented At Wynn Las Vegas; Broadcast On CBS, Dec. 6, 2015
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two-time GRAMMY winner Juanes, GRAMMY nominee Seth MacFarlane and three-time GRAMMY winner Trisha Yearwood have been added to the list of performers for "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert." They join previously announced performers Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Zac Brown, Harry Connick Jr., Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Adam Levine, Carrie Underwood, and Usher. The primetime special, presented by The Recording Academy®, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS, honors the remarkable legacy of the legendary nine-time GRAMMY winner Frank Sinatra by celebrating the late icon's 100th birthday with a spectacular lineup of entertainers performing songs made famous by the Chairman of the Board. The live concert taping will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Wynn Las Vegas Encore Theater. The special will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 from 9–11 p.m. ET/PT.
“Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert”
"This show is an amazing journey through Frank Sinatra's music, cast with some of today's greatest artists," said three-time GRAMMY winner Don Was, music director for the concert. "In paying homage to Mr. Sinatra's music and treating his legacy with the utmost respect, most of the artists will sing arrangements as originally crafted for Mr. Sinatra by giants Don Costa, Gordon Jenkins, Quincy Jones, and Nelson Riddle. It's going to be an incredible show!"
Among Sinatra's nine GRAMMY wins are three for Album Of The Year for Come Dance With Me
(1959), September Of My Years (1965) and A Man And His Music (1966). Additional recognition from The Recording Academy includes a Lifetime Achievement Award, GRAMMY Legend Award, and 13 recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®."Sinatra 100
— An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" continues the tradition of previous Emmy Award®-winning TV specials presented by The Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS: "Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute" and "The Beatles: The Night That Changed America — A GRAMMY Salute."In close partnership with the Sinatra family, "Sinatra 100 — An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer, Lou Horvitz is director, and David Wild and Ehrlich are writers.
In celebrating Sinatra's centennial, The Recording Academy explores his historical ties to the city of Las Vegas in this special feature (http://www.grammy.com/news/sin-atra-city-the-story-of-frank-sinatra-and-las-vegas) and offers an interactive infographic detailing his top songs covered by other artists.
For the latest news and content, follow the GRAMMY conversation on social:
Facebook: Facebook.com/theGRAMMYs
Twitter: @theGRAMMYs
Instagram: @thegrammys
Snapchat: thegrammys
Tumblr: thegrammys.tumblr.com
Vine: vine.co.theGRAMMYs
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, and recording professionals 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.
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AMC Theatres' Tips for Seeing "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
AMC Theatres® Offers Movie-Goers Tips for Seeing STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Opening Weekend at AMC
Even with 1,600 auditoriums already guaranteed to be filled with fans, 3.5 million seats remain for opening weekend at AMC Theatres, including more than a half million tickets in IMAX® 3D and Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime
LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With just two-plus weeks remaining until the opening of the most anticipated movie of the millennium, AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC) is offering a few tips and information to the millions of movie-goers who are expected to see STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS opening weekend.
There are still plenty of tickets available for opening weekend
Reserve your seat now, or get there early
Fan-Filled Theatres
Marathon Mania
Wear a costume but leave your mask and blaster at home
IMAX at AMC Star Wars Sundays
AMC Sensory Friendly Films
About AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres (AMC) is the guest experience leader with 348 locations and 4,937 screens in the United States. AMC has propelled theatrical industry innovation and continues today by delivering more comfort and convenience, enhanced food & beverage, greater engagement and loyalty, premium sight & sound, and targeted programming. AMC operates the most productive theatres in the country’s top markets, including No. 1 market share in the top three markets (NY, LA, Chicago). www.amctheatres.com
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Even with 1,600 auditoriums already guaranteed to be filled with fans, 3.5 million seats remain for opening weekend at AMC Theatres, including more than a half million tickets in IMAX® 3D and Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime
LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With just two-plus weeks remaining until the opening of the most anticipated movie of the millennium, AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC) is offering a few tips and information to the millions of movie-goers who are expected to see STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS opening weekend.
There are still plenty of tickets available for opening weekend
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is setting advance ticket sales records, but there’s still time to get your opening-weekend ticket.
- There are 3.5 million tickets available on opening weekend at AMC. Tickets can be conveniently secured at AMC box offices, online and through AMC’s mobile app.
- For guests who want to see the movie in the most immersive experience possible, AMC has more than a half million opening-weekend tickets available at IMAX 3D and Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime.
- At least 36 AMC locations, more than one-tenth of the AMC circuit, will run shows around the clock opening night, helping ensure that anyone who wants to be among the first to see the movie has that opportunity.
Reserve your seat now, or get there early
- AMC offers reserved seating at 104 locations nationwide, including at least one location in nearly every major market.
- At reserved seating locations, which includes all of AMC’s recliner locations, guests can get their tickets now, and walk right to their pre-selected seat at showtime (leaving enough time before the movie starts to get their popcorn, pizza and a soda or beer to enjoy with the show).
- For guests at non-reserved seating locations, AMC will open its auditoriums at least one hour before the 7 p.m. showtime on opening night, and may open sooner at some locations.
- AMC will have holdout lines ready for guests who arrive early.
Fan-Filled Theatres
- With more than 1,600 auditoriums guaranteed to be filled with passionate fans on opening weekend, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS has already surpassed the total sellouts at AMC for opening weekend of HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2.
- The total number of sold out shows in IMAX 3D and Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS at AMC has exceeded the number of opening-weekend IMAX sell outs at AMC for AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON.
Marathon Mania
- Tickets for The Star Wars Marathon at AMC Theatres are still available at nine of the 39 AMC locations: AMC Boston Common 19 (Boston); AMC River East 21 (Chicago); AMC Raceway 10 (Westbury, NY); AMC Danbury 16 (Danbury, CT); AMC Garden State 16 (Paramus, NJ); AMC Aventura Mall 24 (Aventura, FL); AMC Tallahassee Mall 20 (Tallahassee, FL); AMC River Park Square 20 (Spokane, WA); AMC Alderwood Mall 16 (Seattle, WA).
- Marathon guests at non-reserved seating AMC locations are encouraged to arrive early on Wednesday. Auditorium doors are expected to open at least an hour before the 1 a.m. start time, and may open sooner at some locations.
Wear a costume but leave your mask and blaster at home
- AMC’s long-standing costume policy prohibits masks, face paint, weapons and items that would make other guests feel uncomfortable or detract from the movie-going experience.
- So put on your costume, bring your lightsaber, turn it off during the movie, and leave the blaster, face paint and Darth Vader mask at home.
IMAX at AMC Star Wars Sundays
- Each Sunday, from December 20 to January 10, AMC guests who purchase a ticket to see STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS in IMAX 3D will receive an AMC-exclusive Star Wars print.
- A new poster will be revealed each week.
AMC Sensory Friendly Films
- AMC partners with The Autism Society to present Sensory Friendly Films, where the lights are turned up, the sound down, and the theatre not only allows, but encourages guests to get up, dance, walk, shout or sing.
- Guests of all ages can join in the fun as AMC has expanded its Sensory Friendly Films title selection to accommodate a more mature movie-going audience and offer even more opportunities to catch a flick every month.
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is available as a Sensory Friendly Film four times in December and January:
- Tuesday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 26, 10 a.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m.
- Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m.
About AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres (AMC) is the guest experience leader with 348 locations and 4,937 screens in the United States. AMC has propelled theatrical industry innovation and continues today by delivering more comfort and convenience, enhanced food & beverage, greater engagement and loyalty, premium sight & sound, and targeted programming. AMC operates the most productive theatres in the country’s top markets, including No. 1 market share in the top three markets (NY, LA, Chicago). www.amctheatres.com
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VIZ Media Digital Anime Update for December 2015 Includes Season Finales
VIZ MEDIA CONCLUDES 2015 WITH AN ACTION AND DRAMA-FILLED DIGITAL ANIME UPDATE FOR DECEMBER
Catch HUNTER X HUNTER And Season Finales For K And ONE-PUNCH MAN, As Well As Simulcasts, Newly-Dubbed SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL, The Premiere of SAILOR STARS, And More
VIZ Media starts December with details on a brand new digital update for its anime content streaming platform.
This month audiences are invited to catch the exciting streaming premiere of the supernatural action adventure, HUNTER X HUNTER. Season 1, Episodes 1-13 are available to stream in their entirety now and feature new subtitles that are true to VIZ Media’s original translations of the manga series by Yoshihiro Togashi. In HUNTER X HUNTER, Gon is a young boy who dreams of following in his father’s footsteps to become a Hunter. But first he must pass the notoriously difficult and dangerous Hunter Qualification Exam. Throughout his journey, Gon overcomes many obstacles, while making new friends along the way!
Don’t miss hard-hitting new episodes of ONE-PUNCH MAN, simulcast every Sunday. Catch Episodes 10-12 (subtitled) in December with the not-to-be missed explosive Season 1 finale (Episode 12) scheduled to premiere on Sunday, December 20th.
The saga of seven kings and their clansmen reaches a powerful conclusion with the final episodes (Episodes 10-13) of Season 2 of the psychological anime action drama, K: RETURN OF KINGS.
SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL has captivated anime fans and the series continues this month with the English dubbed premiere of Episodes 4-7 of the Dark Kingdom Arc with one new episode added every Friday. New dubbed episodes from the classic SAILOR MOON anime series will continue to debut every Monday throughout December. The classic anime also continues with SAILOR MOON SUPER S (Season 4) Episodes 164-166 set to premiere ahead of the start of the streaming premiere of the never before seen in North America SAILOR MOON SAILOR STARS (Season 5) on Monday, December 14th with Episode 167.
The frenetic ninja action of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN also continues with weekly simulcasts every Thursday during December of streamed installments of the latest episodes straight from Japan. Don’t miss the simulcasts of Episode 439 on December 3rd, Episode 440 on December 10th, followed by Episode 441 on December 17th, Episodes 442 on December 24th and rounded out by Episode 443 on December 31st.
The December 2015 digital anime update is further highlighted by additions to several other top-rated VIZ Media series including:
BLEACH
· Continue the epic supernatural action and drama of BLEACH (dubbed) with the addition of Season 25, Episodes 343-354 (dubbed) available to steam now! BLEACH is also currently available to stream subtitled with Episodes 1-366.
K: RETURN OF KINGS
· Season 2 Episodes 10 will be available to stream (subtitled) on Friday December 4th, with a new episode each week! These episodes join the complete first season, available dubbed or subbed!
· With the balance of power between the seven kings shifting once again, Silver King Yashiro Isana finally makes his return to the world, this time to face his destiny head-on.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
· Ninja action continues with Season 2 of the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series during December with Episodes 68-72 available to stream December 27th in their entirety with dubbed English dialogue! Get your friends into Naruto Shippuden over the holidays with over 70 episodes streaming from the very start.
ONE-PUNCH MAN
· Catch the simulcast premiere of Season 1, Episodes 10 (subtitled) on Sunday December 6th, with a new episode available to stream each week!
· And don’t miss the Season 1 finale (Episode 12) on December 20th
· Saitama is a hero who only became a hero for fun. After three years of “special” training, though, he’s become so strong that he’s practically invincible. In fact, he’s too strong – even his mightiest opponents are taken out with a single punch, and it turns out that being devastatingly powerful is actually kind of a bore. With his passion for being a hero lost along with his hair, yet still faced with new enemies every day, how much longer can he keep it going?
RANMA ½
· The hilarious hijinks of the classic anime martial arts adventure, RANMA ½, continues with the addition of Season 5, Episodes 93-115 available to stream now in their entirety with dubbed English dialogue!
VIZ Media’s consolidated online destination for FREE streaming anime content in the U.S. has over 4,100 subtitled and English dubbed episodes and movies from more than 36 series! VIZ Media’s streaming content also reaches an expansive on-demand U.S.-based audience on Hulu, which enables viewers to watch shows anytime, anywhere across devices including Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and mobile devices. A full list of Hulu -enabled devices can be found at http://www.hulu.com/plus/devices.
Additional information on VIZ Media’s streaming anime is available at: http://www.viz.com/anime/streaming/.
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