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The Sherri Shepherd Show

The Sherri Shepherd Show, often celebrated as “the best time in daytime,” kicks off its holiday episode series on November 25th, 2024, as it nears the close of Season 3. In this festive special, Sherri shares fun and easy-to-make fall snacks, including pumpkin and candy apple recipes, complete with TikTok-style tips and tricks for the whole family to enjoy. Special guest Henry Winkler joins to present his latest children’s book, Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole, illustrated by Dan Santat. As a special treat, each audience member receives a copy, making it the perfect holiday gift for the little ones in your life.

Since its debut in 2022, the Sherri Shepherd Show has been a consistent feel-good experience, and the post-show energy continues to capture the essence of this Emmy Award-winning Debmar-Mercury production. No matter the challenges of the world, viewers leave feeling uplifted, never encountering a “What I wanted vs. What I got” moment.

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Sherri Shepherd, the Multi-Emmy Award-winning actress and host of “Sherri,” will be honored with the Vanguard Award for her outstanding contributions and impact at the 18th Annual Evening Under the Stars Gala.

Sponsored by Toyota, this year’s theme is Boots, Denim, and Diamonds, with all proceeds supporting the Culinary Arts Workforce Development Program and the Special Flavors Food Truck Enterprise, helping underserved communities thrive.

Armon Hayes attends The Sherri Shepherd Show via 360 Magazine.

Story + Images | Armon Hayes

17th Annual Bushwick Film Festival

Tickets On Sale Now 

Festival Theme Producing The Dream + Welcoming New Sponsor

Tickets for the 17th Bushwick Film Festival are now on sale, with the event running from October 16-20, 2024. This year’s theme, “Producing The Dream,” explores what it takes to bring dreams to life, celebrating the artistry and effort that filmmakers pour into their work to reflect our shared stories. To purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.bushwickfilmfestival.com/tickets 

The festival is also thrilled to announce Netflix as a sponsor for the opening night event, which will kick off an exciting week of films and events for filmmakers and audiences alike. 

“When Netflix opened studios in Bushwick, it was a huge moment for our community and filmmakers,” said festival founder Kweighbaye Kotee. “Partnering with them this year feels like a natural fit, and we’re excited to work together.”

“We are thrilled to support the community and local filmmakers at this year’s Bushwick Film Festival. We look forward to a fantastic festival that will showcase the creativity and diversity of storytelling in Brooklyn and worldwide,” added Nick Maniatis, Netflix Director of Studio and Production Policy, US and Canada.

As Bushwick continues to grow as a hub for emerging talent, the Bushwick Film Festival remains dedicated to showcasing fresh voices often overlooked by larger festivals. This year’s program features nearly 100 films selected from close to 1,000 submissions, signaling a near return to pre-pandemic levels. Audiences will be taken on a journey through stories of dreamers, creators, lovers, and everyday heroes. From comedies about breakups to heartwarming tales of resilience, explorations of technology and AI, and suspenseful thrillers, the lineup captures the ways our lives are interconnected and how we shape each other’s paths.

In addition to the opening night and film screenings, the festival will host special events such as an industry luncheon, comedy night, screenplay reading, and live performances of film scores. The awards night and reception will present categories including Best Feature, Best Short, Best Screenplay, Audience Choice, and more. The festival will close on Sunday, October 20th, with a showcase of award-winning films.

The festival would like to thank its long standing community partners Spectrum, Broadway Stages,  Brooklyn Coop, Lot 45, World Owned; hotel partner Moxy Williamsburg; and a growing list of local small businesses.

You can find a program overview and a full list of selected films below and at the LINK HERE..

Short Narrative and Series Blocks:

This film collection captures a wide range of life experiences, from family dynamics to magical moments, and features stories about resilience, second chances, and unexpected challenges.

Short Doc Blocks:

This documentary collection dives into cultural and community anchors, resilience, and the fight for justice. It also includes “The Artist’s Way,” which showcases how artists use creativity to navigate and make sense of the world around them.

Feature Docs and Narratives

From the struggles of refugees to humorous family stories and explorations of technology, this collection showcases human resilience and how people confront adversity in an ever-changing world.

Press and industry accreditations, select tickets, and passes for the 17th Annual Bushwick Film Festival are now available at www.bushwickfilmfestival.com. 

Amazon MGM Studios+ Excel Entertainment + Tiger Baby

Amazon MGM Studios, Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby’s Superboys of Malegaon Garners Acclaim at the 68th BFI London Film Festival

At the BFI London Film Festival, Superboys of Malegaon was screened on October 10 at the Vue West End theatre in London. This marks the film’s second international screening after its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. (TIFF), held on September 13

Directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, the Original Hindi movie boasts a highly talented and versatile ensemble cast, featuring Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora in lead roles

LONDON – October 10, 2024 – Amazon MGM Studios, Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Production took centre stage at the prestigious 68th BFI London Film Festival with their highly anticipated Original movie, Superboys of Malegaon. Close on the heels of the successful world premiere at TIFF, the film has now received an overwhelmingly positive response from a houseful, packed audience in London. At the BFI London Film Festival, the film was screened on October 10 at the Vue West End. 

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Reema Kagti, and written by Varun Grover, Superboys of Malegaon offers a heartwarming and light-hearted exploration of a small town’s dreamers, showcasing the unique and vibrant filmmaking culture of Malegaon, India. The story follows a group of passionate amateur filmmakers as they set out to create parody films in their humble town, capturing the essence of community, resilience, and the transformative power of cinema. The film is an inspiring ode to tenacity, self-actualization, and the sheer fun of filmmaking.

The carpet screening in London was marked by the presence of the film’s incredible team, including Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti and Adarsh Gourav, along with a host of international celebrities, critics, and film enthusiasts. At the BFI London Film Festival, Superboys of Malegaon met with praise galore for its authentic portrayal of the human spirit, striking a perfect balance between humour, poignancy and creativity. 

The BFI London Film Festival is renowned for showcasing groundbreaking and diverse cinema, offering audiences a glimpse into innovative storytelling from around the world. Superboys of Malegaon received a warm reception during its screening in London, resonating with global audiences through its inspiring and riveting depiction of filmmaking and friendship in a small town. The excitement around the film’s release is palpable following the festival’s recognition.

Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti, Superboys of Malegaon is directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover. The movie features a highly talented and versatile ensemble cast, including Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora in the lead roles. The film is slated to release in theatres in India in January 2025, followed by a theatrical release globally before its streaming debut on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide. 

Artist Greg Mike Transforms an Atlanta Church

Contemporary Artist Greg Mike Transforms an Atlanta Church into a Creative Agency, Gallery, and Event Space.

Greg Mike is no longer just an artist known for his signature characters, bold street art, mural paintings, and Loudmouf icon… he is also the successful founder of ABV Agency, a creative agency, and ABV Gallery, which showcases works from artists worldwide. And now, he is expanding his gallery space into an East Atlanta renovated church which he transformed into a contemporary art gallery, event space, and art studio. Embargo until September 16.

After three years of renovation, Greg Mike will open this new 8,500 square foot gallery/event space/art studio, which is three times bigger than ABV’s previous space. The reimagined church will be an event space for a vast array of experiences and exhibitions, featuring the work of local and international artists.

The first show in the new space, titled “Chapter New,” embodies Greg Mike’s artistic evolution, draws inspiration from 15 years of artistic exploration. The exhibition showcases a diverse array of styles and influences, with new and unreleased works, including vibrant paintings, sculptures, limited edition prints, vinyl figures, apparel, and more.

The grand opening receptions will take place on September 20 and 21 and will remain on display until October 20th. 

Artist Greg Mike in Atlanta church via 360 MAGAZINE.

U2’s 20th Anniversary

To mark the 20th anniversary of U2’s critically-acclaimed eight-time Grammy-winning album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, Interscope Records today announce the release of a shadow album titled How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb, which includes new, unreleased songs discovered in the archive of the original album recording sessions. Set for a standalone release on November 29, the first songs to be made available from How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb are ‘Country Mile’ and ‘Picture Of You (X + W)’, listen here. Watch lyric videos here.

To further celebrate the anniversary of this seminal album, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb has now been remastered for the first time, a process which saw the band go back to the vault to revisit those early ‘00s recording sessions, a period of intense creativity for U2 in the studio, as well as a time of deep personal and artistic reflection following the passing of Bono’s father Bob in 2001. This special 20th anniversary edition – out November 22 – will include the bonus track ‘Fast Cars’. See below for a complete list of formats. How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb (Re-Assemble Edition) – featuring both How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb + How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb – will be available as a dual digital availableNovember 22.

The Edge said of How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb – “The sessions for ‘How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb’ were such a creative period for the band, we were exploring so many song ideas in the studio. We were inspired to revisit our early music influences, and it was a time of deep personal introspection for Bono who was attempting to process – dismantle – the death of his father.

For this anniversary edition I went into my personal archive to see if there were any unreleased gems and I hit the jackpot. We chose ten that really spoke to us. Although at the time we left these songs to one side, with the benefit of hindsight we recognize that our initial instincts about them being contenders for the album were right, we were onto something.

What you’re getting on this shadow album is that raw energy of discovery, the visceral impact of the music, a sonic narrative, a moment in time, the exploration and interaction of four musicians playing together in a room… this is the pure U2 drop.”

How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb is a collection of ten songs taken from the original recording sessions for ‘How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb’ – U2’s critically acclaimed, eight-time Grammy winning album – recently rediscovered in the band’s archive and now released for the first time as a standalone album. This shadow album includes new, never-before-heard or previously released songs – ‘Treason’, ‘Evidence Of Life’, ‘Country Mile’ and ‘Happiness’; plus a song called ‘Luckiest Man In The World’ – familiar to fans under its working title ‘Mercy’, an early demo of which was leaked online almost 20 years ago – which now gets its official release; as well as five newly remastered songs – ‘Picture Of You (X+W)’, ‘I Don’t Wanna See You Smile’, ‘Are We Gonna Wait Forever?’, ‘Theme From The Batman’ and ‘All Because Of You 2’ – all collected together for the first time to mark the 20th anniversary of ‘How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb’.

How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb is U2’s eleventh studio album. Released by Island Records / Interscope on November 22, it went to No. 1 in 34 countries around the world, including Ireland, the UK, and the US. Described by Bono at the time as “our first rock album”, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb was recorded at the band’s studio in Hanover Quay, Dublin and the South of France, and produced by Steve Lilywhite, with additional production from Chris Thomas, Flood, Jacknife Lee, Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, Nellee Hooper and Carl Glanville. The 11 tracks included the songs ‘Vertigo’ and ‘Sometimes You Can’t Make It on Your Own’, both of which debuted at No. 1 in the UK charts, the first time a U2 album produced two charts topping singles. How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb and its singles won a total of eight Grammy Awards, sweeping all of the categories in which the band were nominated, with ‘Vertigo’ alone winning three in 2005, including Best Rock Song. The band were the night’s big winners in 2006, taking home the Grammy for Album of the Year, as well as Song of the Year for ‘Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own’ and Best Rock Song for ‘City of Blinding Lights’, with Steve Lilywhite also winning Producer of the Year. 

Click here – or visit U2.com – for a detailed list of formats and tracklistings.  

Americans for the Arts

Americans for the Arts (AFTA), the leading national advocacy organization for the arts, concludes a robust summer of successful federal advocacy, which has resulted in successfully supporting arts funding legislation, helping to defeat measures to cut federal funding for the arts while increasing federal appropriations for arts agencies, and training a dozen local arts leaders/advocates to support their states’ arts programming.

AFTA’s summer started strong in July, as the organization convened 12 national arts leaders from nine states across the nation for a highly anticipated, two-day Legislative Fly-In, the second in 2024. Hailing from Alabama, Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin, these dedicated arts advocates united in Washington, DC, to collectively advocate for Arts Education and legislation addressing predatory ticket sales.

“This year has been such a success in so many ways for AFTA already,” said Tooshar Swain, AFTA’s Director of Public Policy. “We are particularly proud of our advocacy work, because it benefits so many artists across the country. Our Fly-Ins help dedicated representatives from local arts agencies make their cases to their federal elected officials with tangible results. On a national scale, we are deeply grateful for the funding measures that have increased arts budgets for the benefit of all Americans.”

The impressive Fly-In cohort participated in a comprehensive day of training led by Americans for the Arts and its Arts Action Fundleaders, delving deep into the pertinent topics concerning their respective states. The following day, they met with their state’s Congressional representatives in both the Senate and House to discuss and advocate for:

  • Arts Education funding through increasing yearly appropriations in Titles I, II, and IV of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Assistance for Arts Education grant program
  • Arts Education legislation such as the Arts Education for All Act, Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act, and the STEAM Education Act, all endorsed by AFTA and introduced to legislation
  • The Fans First Act, legislation to address flaws in the current live event ticketing system resulting in inflated prices.
  • The Charitable Act, a bill that will reinstate the non-itemizer deduction for individual taxpayers  
  • Community Arts Engagement funding through the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs for active-duty servicemen and women as well as veterans 

AFTA successfully supported several budget measures proposed this summer that increased arts appropriations. As a result of AFTA’s and others’ advocacy efforts from across the nation, the Senate Appropriations Committee allocated an increase in funding for both the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in the FY’25 Interior Appropriations bill, representing a $2 million increase above current FY’24 funding levels for each agency.

Americans for the Arts also worked to soundly defeat two amendments in the U.S. House of Representatives which sought to cut the NEA and NEH funding by approximately 25 percent. The NEA amendment failed on a voice vote due to the lack of support by both parties while the NEH amendment failed by an impressive vote of 269-to-147.This demonstrates the bi-partisan nature of arts and culture, which transcends politics.Amendments in the House to deeply cut arts funding at the NEA and NEH were also defeated.

For more information, follow @Americans4Art.

Established in 1960, Americans for the Arts (AFTA) is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization advocating for the arts at the federal level in the United States. AFTA is committed to representing and serving local communities while fostering equitable access to and appreciation for all art forms. 

Loire Valley Guide

As the world converges on France for the excitement of the Olympic Games, the Loire Valley offers an idyllic, nearby escape from Paris. Renowned for its stunning châteaux, charming villages, scenic gardens, and extensive cycling routes, the Loire Valley offers unforgettable outdoor adventures.

Biking

One of the best ways to discover the Loire Valley is via Loire à Vélo (or “Loire by Bike”). The Blois-Tours bike route passes through charming villages and vineyards, past iconic châteaux and along the Loire River. Stops along the way include the Château Royal de Blois and the Château du Clos-Lucé in Amboise, which currently has an exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci and the Perfumes of the Renaissance, with 28 unique perfumes and over 60 reconstructed works and objects. Bikers will pass the vineyards and troglodyte caves of Montlouis and can stop by for a taste of its famous sparkling wine. Hotels along the route include the Fleur de Loire, Le Manoir Les Minimes, Les Hautes Roches, and Les Trésorières.

Hiking

The GRP® des Châteaux offers four different loops between the Loire and Cher rivers, showcasing magnificent landscapes and remarkable architecture. Travelers can wander through forests and lakes in Sologne, admire the traditional architecture in small villages, and visit the châteaux of Chambord, Cheverny, and Villesavin.

Sailing 

Travelers can sail along the historic canals of the Cher on a traditional wooden boat with Les Mariniers du Jean Bricau. Available daily through October 14, 2024, this journey offers a unique perspective on the region’s history by boat.

Kayaking

As the host site of the 2024 Olympic Shooting Events at the Châteauroux Shooting Center, the medieval city of Châteauroux is filled with opportunities for exploration. Travelers can experience Châteauroux by water with the Canoe-Kayak Club and go for a peaceful paddle around Parc de Belle-Isle and learn about the city’s history, monuments and bridges, while soaking in the surrounding fauna and flora. Visitors can also see the Loire Châteaux and more beautiful sites of the region via a canoe or kayak; find more info here.

Garden Strolling

The Loire Valley is home to some of the most exquisite gardens in the world, ideal for an afternoon stroll. Every garden offers a unique sensory experience, from the formal French gardens of Château de Villandry to hidden gems like Château de Pesselières, which features a labyrinth hornbeam plants and a walled garden. Garden experiences include the International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire and the spectacular botanical displays at the Château de Cheverny. For lesser-known spots, the Domaine de Poulaines offers atmospheric gardens and an arboretum in the heart of a 62-acre wooded park, with more than 300 different plant species. The Gardens of the Abbey of Thiron Gardais feature contemporary, medieval-inspired gardens, evoking the work of 12th-century Benedictine monks.

Loire Valley via 360 magazine.

Post Malone + Stetson

Lids to share their latest creative collaboration, the Post Malone x Stetson collection, which celebrates the launch of iconic artist Post Malone’s new album, F-1 Trillion.  

The Post Malone x Stetson collection includes two special-edition trucker hats inspired by Post Malone’s sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion available today.The trucker hats in the collection include the Studded Golfer ($44.99), a special-edition five-panel golf hat that features a custom chain stitch embroidered logo augmented with red, blue and silver-tone studs. The Camo Trucker ($39.99) is a special-edition six-panel trucker cap that features a custom F-1 Trillion pick-up woven patch, 3D, and flat embroidery along with a traditional mesh back. 

The collection will be available today, August 16, at 11 AM ET on LidsHD.com, select Lids retail store locations, Stetson.com, and Shop.PostMalone.com.

The Last Ballad of Damrod

ROADRUNNER RECORDS RELEASES “THE LAST BALLAD OF DAMROD” FROM THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER SEASON TWO SOUNDTRACK

LISTEN HERE | WATCH HERE

Composed by Emmy® Award-Winner Bear McCreary

Featuring Vocals from Meshuggah Frontman Jens Kidman

Maintaining its position at the forefront of culture and heavy music, Roadrunner Records has unveiled “The Last Ballad of Damrod,” the first original song from the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season Two: Amazon Original Soundtrack). Composed by Emmy® Award winner Bear McCreary, and featuring vocals from Jens Kidman, frontman of Grammy-nominated Swedish extreme-metal band Meshuggah, the song will appear in the highly anticipated second season of the Amazon Original series.

“The Last Ballad of Damrod” (feat. Jens Kidman) is available to stream and download beginning today via Roadrunner Records HERE. Watch a lyric video for the song HERE.

Says McCreary: “When I first glimpsed Damrod, the murderous troll in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season Two, I knew immediately I had to call Jens Kidman. The aggressive frontman of Meshuggah, Jens put a searing brand on ‘The Last Ballad of Damrod’ with his blistering vocal performance. I am exhilarated to team up with Roadrunner Records, home to some of my favorite bands of all time like Gojira and Slipknot, to bring our song to the world. My collaboration with Jens, alongside virtuoso drummer Gene Hoglan, on ‘The Last Ballad of Damrod,’ offers an introduction to my exploration of the darker recesses of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium and sets the stage for the rest of the sweeping score to come.”

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season Two: Amazon Original Series Soundtrack) will be released worldwide on August 23rd, tied to the highly-anticipated return of the series later this month. Available across all music streaming services, the full episodic score for the second season of the Amazon Original series was composed by Emmy® Award-winner Bear McCreary (Da Vinci’s Demons). Following each episode, Amazon Music will release a weekly soundtrack album containing the score for that episode, only available on Amazon Music.

​​For the epic first season of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, composer Bear McCreary wove a tapestry of symphonic orchestra, bombastic percussion, and folk instruments from across Europe and North Africa, combined with solo vocalists and choirs singing in the iconic languages of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books. For the gripping second season, McCreary has built atop that foundation with dynamic new themes and colors, including Bulgarian women’s choir and gadulka for Rhûn, children’s choir for the pastoral city of Eregion, Hardanger fiddle for new character Estrid, and deathly whispers for the terrifying Barrow-wights.

​​Season Two of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will debut on Prime Video on August 29, 2024, in more than 240 countries and territories around the world, and in multiple languages.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness.

The first season of The Rings of Power has been an unprecedented success, viewed by more than 100 million people worldwide, with more than 32 billion minutes streamed. The highly anticipated series attracted more than 25 million global viewers on its first day, marking the biggest premiere in the history of Prime Video, and also debuted as the No. 1 show on Nielsen’s overall streaming chart in its opening weekend. The show has driven more Prime sign-ups worldwide during its launch window than any other previous content to date. The season finale also created a global cultural moment, with multiple series-themed hashtags, including #TheRingsofPower and others, trending in 27 countries across Twitter for over 426 cumulative hours throughout the weekend.

The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is produced by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. They are joined by executive producers Lindsey Weber, Callum Greene, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, and Gennifer Hutchison, along with co-executive producer and director Charlotte Brändström, producers Kate Hazell and Helen Shang, and co-producers Clare Buxton, Andrew Lee, Glenise Mullins, and Matthew Penry-Davey. Additional Season Two directors include Sanaa Hamri and Louise Hooper.

ABOUT PRIME VIDEO:

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Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn

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Zeitz MOCAA presents The Other Side of Now, a solo exhibition of film and sculpture by Vietnamese American artist Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn which opens at the museum on Thursday, 22 August at 6 pm. A special members’ preview will take place at 5 pm ahead of the public opening. This exhibition explores the transnational entanglements created by colonisation and war. Attending to the erased voices of Vietnamese, Senegalese, and Moroccan history, it proposes a space for communal healing and remembrance. 

Nguyễn’s films move along spectrums of fact and fiction, past and present, memory and forgetting. He uses the power of storytelling to create speculative visions of painful histories. He opens a doorway of empathy and healing for both the subject and viewer. In letters to a lost family member, imagined conversations between generations, or reincarnation as a means of healing from physical trauma, his work looks at hard pasts to realise healed futures. Read More