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Cellist John-Henry Crawford to Release New Album Of Dvořák & Tchaikovsky With San Francisco Ballet Orchestra

Cellist John-Henry Crawford has released a new album featuring works by Dvořák and Tchaikovsky, performed with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra under the direction of Martin West.

Review: INDIANA JONES & RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall

In 1973 George Lucas wrote a story titled “The Adventures of Indiana Smith”, inspired by the adventure films of the 1930s and 1940s. While on holiday with Steven Spielberg, Lucas pitched his story, and convinced him to direct a trilogy of films. Spielberg suggested that the surname was changed to Jones and the rest is history. Simply known as Raiders of the Lost Ark when it was originally released, the film features an incredible score by the great John Williams.

THE ABNORMAL HEART Comes to Hollywood Fringe in June

The Abnormal Heart, a new solo comedy show, has been announced as part of the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Video: Disney+ Releases New Trailer & Poster For Upcoming STAR WARS Series THE ACOLYTE

Get a sneak peek at the new Star Wars series, THE ACOLYTE the video here!

Meryl Streep to Receive Honorary Palme d'Or At Cannes Film Festival

According to reports, actress Meryl Streep will be receiving the Honorary Palme d’Or award at the opening ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Streep has starred in numerous films throughout her career and has the distinction of being the most nominated person in the acting categories at the Academy Awards. Some of her musical roles include Mamma Mia! and its sequel, Into the Woods, and Mary Poppins Returns.

Francis Ford Coppola's Film MEGALOPOLIS to Debut at Cannes Film Festival

Megalopolis, Francis Coppola's lofty upcoming film, will indeed see the light of day. It has been reported that the film will receive its gala premiere on the evening of May 17 at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The plot centers on a group of people attempting to rebuild a metropolis after a disaster, with varying approaches that lead to more conflict.

George Lucas to Be Given Honorary Palme D'Or At Cannes Film Festival

At the closing ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, George Lucas will receive the Honorary Palme d’Or award, following Harrison Ford in 2023. In addition to the Star Wars franchise, Lucas directed American Graffiti and co-created the Indiana Jones films alongside friend and collaborator Steven Spielberg.

STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH - THE FINAL SEASON: VOL. 1 Releases Original Soundtrack

Star Wars: The Bad Batch - The Final Season: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-8) is available now from Walt Disney Records. “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” season 3 debuted on February 21, with new episodes releasing each week, streaming exclusively on Disney+.

Matthew Jordan Smith Honors The Late Aretha Franklin With New Coffee Table Book

Celebrity photographer Matthew Jordan Smith releases ARETHA COOL: THE INTIMATE PORTRAITS, a coffee table book honoring Aretha Franklin. The 256-page book showcases her musical genius and cultural influence from 2005 to 2018. The photographs illustrate the musical genius of The Queen of Soul.

Alamo Drafthouse To Host 20+ Hour STAR WARS Marathon

Join the Alamo Drafthouse for a Star Wars marathon celebrating the 25th anniversary of THE PHANTOM MENACE.

Full Cast and Creative Team Revealed For GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the full cast and creative team for the new musical Gun & Powder. Learn more about the team here!

Review: Carnegie Hall Brings Audience to Its Feet with AN EVENING WITH JOHN WILLIAMS AND YO-YO MA

This reviewer was overwhelmed by the memories from and enjoyment of these renowned works of the genius that is John Williams.

MAGIC HOUR IN LOS ANGELES Comes to The Mark Taper Forum in March

 MUSE/IQUE's 2024 season, themed Make Some Noise: Music and Stories of American Defiance and Hope, opens on March 15 at 7:30 pm, March 16 at 2:30 pm and March 17 at 7:30 pm, 2024.

STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT Comes to Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Next Week

Join the FILMharmonic Orchestra for a live-to-film performance of Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert! Performances are on February 15th and 16th, 2024, at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Carnegie Hall to Present An Evening With John Williams And Yo-Yo Ma in February

Carnegie Hall presents an evening with John Williams and Yo-Yo Ma on February 22. John Williams conducts The Philadelphia Orchestra in this one-night-only benefit concert featuring Yo-Yo Ma.

John Waters To Be Honored by American Cinema Editors

Past recipients of the Golden Eddie include Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, Kathleen Kennedy, Christopher Nolan, Lauren Shuler Donner, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Guillermo del Toro, Vince Gilligan, J.J. Abrams, Nancy Meyers, Martin Scorsese, Norman Jewison, Robert Zemeckis, George Lucas, and the Sundance Institute, among others.

Photos: First Look at ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE

ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE a one-man show presented by Alan Cumming, is now playing in various venues across the UK. Check out all new photos here!

SF SKETCHFEST Kicks Off Next Week With Eric Idle, 200+ Shows January 18 - February 4

SF Sketchfest kicks off its 21st comedy festival with legend Eric Idle at the Castro Theatre on Thursday, January 18 followed by over 200 shows taking place through February 4 in venues across San Francisco.

Walter Murch, Kate Amend, Stephen Lovejoy To Be Honored By American Cinema Editors

Kate Amend, ACE, and Walter Murch, ACE will receive Career Achievement Awards for their outstanding contributions to film editing. Stephen Lovejoy, ACE will receive the ACE Heritage Award, in recognition of his unwavering commitment to advancing the image of the film editor, cultivating respect for the editing profession, and dedication to ACE.

Japan House Los Angeles Presents 'Unlock Cinema | Short Films, Infinite Possibilities' With Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia

Japan House Los Angeles presents 'Unlock Cinema | Short Films, Infinite Possibilities' with Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia. A one-day film festival in Hollywood celebrating film and culture. Screening diverse short films by Japanese and international filmmakers, from up-and-comers to an Academy Award-winning filmmaker.