Today, Fox Television Group will unveil the FOX primetime slate for the 2016-2017 television season to the national advertising community during its annual Programming Presentation at the Beacon Theatre.
The 88th Annual Academy Awards will take place on Feb. 28, with comedian and actor, Chris Rock as the host. It’s definitely going to be a good show. The nominations were announced early Thursday morning by directors Guillermo del Toro and Ang Lee; along with Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs and actor John Krasinski.
You can watch the live-stream of the nominations right here and check back for the full list. Our fingers are crossed for Leo!
Director: Ryan Coogler
Writer: Aaron Covington
Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad
Pras Michel, best known from the hit group The Fugees, is more than just a recording artist; he’s is also an amazing storyteller. His remarkable storytelling is profiled in “Sweet Mickey For President.” A documentary that tells the story of Pras, as he returns to Haiti after a devastating and deadly earthquake. We get to see Pras’ hard at work as he is determined to rebuild Haiti and its corrupt government by seeking the presidential nomination for the unlikeliest and controversial candidate, Michel Martelly or “Sweet Micky.” The road to victory is not easy for Pras and company as he hit many bumps in the road, included with former Fugees bandmate, Wyclef Jean. They share some intense moments in the film. We also get to see a few more familiar faces, like Sean Penn, Ben Stiller, and former president Bill Clinton as they help change the course of Haiti’s future, for the better.
Director: John Erick Dowdle
Writer: John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle
Cast: Owen Wilson, Lake Bell, Pierce Brosnan
Jack Dwyer a devote husband and father uproot his wife and two daughters to Asia for a better life. On the eve of their arrival, the assassination of a high ranking government official causes a major coup. In a matter of hours, the country is embroiled in a civil war with citizens attacking the nation’s army. The marauding rebels prove a bigger foe than anticipated and before long gain control of the country. Armed militias roam the streets on a murderous rampage killing, visitors in an effort to rid their country of all foreigners. The violent revolt forces Jack and his family to fight for their lives as the country explodes in turmoil and innocent blood is shed on the streets.
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Writer: Christopher McQuarrie
Cast: Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Jeremy Renner, Ving Rhames, Alec Baldwin
Just as Ethan Hunt (Cruise) gets close to eradicating an infamous terrorist unit, The CIA has the IMF disbanded and Hunt is labeled a fugitive. On the run and in hot pursuit of the dastardly “Syndicate” Hunt finds himself drawn to a beautiful but mysterious assassin who gets him into as much danger as she gets him out of. At his wit’s end, he calls out to the former members of the IMF to carry out one last mission and save the world.
The CBS Television Studios Summer Press Day took place on Monday at the London Hotel in West Hollywood. The day consisted of four panels that highlighted a few of shows that will be part of the 2015 CBS summer line-up.
The first panel of the day was for “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” James Corden (Host), Ben Winston (Executive Producer), and Rob Crabbe (Executive Producer) fielded questions from the media and spoke about the recent success of the show that just wrapped its 30th episode. When asked if David Letterman had an influence on him, James responded by sharing that he first became familiar with the Late Show with David Letterman after moving to New York City. He was extremely homesick and the show helped provide him with some late night companionship. James said this of Letterman “I think I found a connection with him in the way that so many others have. And in a much deeper sense, over the last 30 years, it suddenly became clear to me the power that late night hosts have. It’s like you’re checking in with a friend.”
As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM premiered at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. The documentary film screened to packed houses of fans, DJ culture aficionados and documentary enthusiasts. If you only know of DJ AM from his famous dating life or his MTV shows or video games this film illuminates his talents and his impact on superstar DJ Culture.