Sales & Promotions
Caribbean Barrel features Wilfred Solomon & Magnetics Tonight - Feb 12, 2021 - 12:28:48 PM
This Friday Caribbean Barrel proudly presents Bahamas nationally known
artist, Wilfred Solomon & The Magnetics Live in concert at their
picturesque waterfront concert stage overlooking the Port Lucaya Marina.
Come and Wine & Dine to the live rhythms of The Bahamas at
Caribbean Barrel Restaurant & Sport Bar next door to Bell Channel
Inn. See you there...
Entertainment
Mortimer candidly explores life-defining experiences in new podcast Looking Deep - Jan 29, 2021 - 10:05:49 AM
Award-winning Bahamian filmmaker Kareem Mortimer announces the launch of
Looking Deep, a podcast that intimately explores life-defining
experiences from a diverse group of guests from around the world. The
first two episodes will be released February 2, 2021 on Anchor, Apple
Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Each 20-minute episode is
complemented by an aftershow where Mortimer and co-host Julia Woolley
Chatwin dissect the discussion and share their takeaways.
Through
the podcast, Mortimer delves into a range of subject matters. In each
interview, he unobtrusively navigates his guest on a path to unveil...
Entertainment
Bahamas National Youth Choir 30th Anniversary Video Project - Jan 26, 2021 - 10:08:14 PM
The Bahamas National Youth Choir is gearing up to release an official
music video paying homage to popular songs like its all-time
fan-favorite “Celebrate”, the internationally acclaimed “Funky Nassau”
and others.
On January 31st, 2021 via its social media platforms,
the choir will officially launch its highly anticipated video, honoring
the song “Celebrate” which is referred to as the choir’s National
Anthem. Music lovers and fans of the song...
Entertainment
Fernando Garcia named Academy Executive Vice President, Member Relations and Awards - Jan 19, 2021 - 4:48:27 PM
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Fernando
Garcia as its Executive Vice President, Member Relations and Awards.
Garcia
will lead engagement and outreach initiatives for the organization’s
worldwide membership of over 10,000 artists, filmmakers and executives,
and oversee Academy Awards® processes for submissions, nominations,
voting and balloting. Garcia will also work with the Academy’s Office
of Representation, Inclusion and Equity and the Branch Executive
Committees on member representation and inclusion efforts...
Entertainment
Zootopia - Movie review by Rouén Robinson - Sep 10, 2020 - 10:04:23 AM
In a modern mammal metropolis made up of habitat neighborhoods a rookie
police officer arrives and quickly discovers that being the first of her
species to work law enforcement in the city is not easy. Determined to
prove herself, she rushes headlong at the chance to crack a case and
ends up partnering with a predator con artist to do so.
Officer
Judy Hopps is a rabbit from Bunnyburrow who is the first of her kind to
be appointed to the Zootopia Police Department...
Entertainment
The Inspire International Music Festival, Workshop and Master Classes Aims to Entertain, Teach and Inspire! - Jul 19, 2020 - 8:46:01 AM
For the first time, The Inspire Foundation is having a three-day Inspire
International Music Festival which includes a Concert, Workshop and
Master Classes to soothe our souls during these shifting times of
COVID-19. This virtual event slated for July 29 – 31, 2020, is more than
music with workshops and masterclasses to help people to cope, acquire
new skills and enjoy music and entertainment of different genres from
professionals around the world.
For a top-notch experience, The Inspire International July event will be streamed from the www.theinspirefoundation.net website...
Entertainment
Academy launches Virtual ‘Gold’ Program with 19 Entertainment Industry Partners - Jun 17, 2020 - 8:15:23 PM
 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is proud to announce
commitments from 19 partner companies in its fourth year of Academy
Gold, an entertainment industry internship enhancement and mentorship
program for students and young professionals from underrepresented
communities. Participating partners include AMC Networks, Bron Studios,
Circle of Confusion, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Walt Disney
Company, Dolby Laboratories, DTS (part of Xperi Corporation)...
Entertainment
Academy announces next phase of equity and inclusion initiatives - Jun 12, 2020 - 11:15:27 AM
Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the
next phase of its equity and inclusion initiative, Academy Aperture
2025. This phased initiative will further the Academy’s ongoing efforts
to advance inclusion in the entertainment industry and increase
representation within its membership and the greater film community.
The first phase of the initiative outlines specific goals for the
Oscars® and Academy governance, membership, and workplace culture.
“While the Academy has made strides, we know there is much more work to
be done in order to ensure equitable opportunities across the board,”
said Academy CEO Dawn Hudson. “The need to address this issue is urgent...
Entertainment
Movie Masters 2020 - Feb. 24 - 27 - Feb 21, 2020 - 3:30:30 PM
Movie Masters 2020 It's about Vision FEB. 24-25 Nassau and FEB. 26-27 Grand Bahama Island
Featuring Tai Duncan film producer and talent manager
Some
of Tai Duncan clients include: Kevin Costner (Hidden Figures); Madison
Iseman (Jumanji); and Director Rob Cohen (Alex Cross, XXX)
Learn and ask questions about: Breaking into the Film Industry, How to find representation in Hollywood Building a Career and more..
Entertainment
Bahamian and Trinidadian music fuse for new single - Feb 6, 2020 - 9:47:43 AM
A new Caribbean single has hit the airwaves, merging cultures and sounds
for a tune that is already predicted to be a popular one for carnival
parades in 2020.
Bahamian artist Patrice Murell and 2019
International Groovy Soca Monarch Swappi have linked up to combine the
music of both countries – Junkanoo and Soca – for a hot track to dance
to...
Entertainment
Local label signs new artist and seeks to leave footprint in music industry - Jan 24, 2020 - 8:10:51 AM
A local music label that recently signed its newest artist is seeking to
revolutionize the music industry in The Bahamas, creating “a framework
for both local and international success.”
Brdrins Records was
established in 2015 as a “lifestyle movement,” according to founder and
CEO Terrance Colebrook. “It started as some friends just chilling and
coming together with an idea...
Community
Kairos teams up with HUGE Bahamian Artists & announces Candle Light Vigil & Paper Lantern Release Event - Dec 31, 2019 - 1:11:37 PM
Kairos announces that they have joined forces with Wendi, Dyson Knight,
Chase Fernander, Sleepy Lexx & PDillon for the release of their
debut track, entitled "This Is Love". They have also announced the
official music video shoot, on the 14th of December 2019. The event is
geared toward the remembrance of lives lost to Hurricane Dorian. It will
be a candle light vigil & paper lantern release. It is their hope
to bring a sense of closure to the family & friends left behind to
mourn these tragic losses...
Entertainment
344 Feature Films In contention For 2019 Best Picture Oscar® - Dec 17, 2019 - 6:39:12 PM
Three hundred forty-four feature films are eligible for the 2019 Academy
Awards®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced
today.
To be eligible for 92nd Academy Awards consideration,
feature films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in Los
Angeles County by December 31, and begin a minimum run of seven
consecutive days.
Under Academy rules, a feature-length motion
picture must have a running time...
|
The Latin Recording Academy® today announced that the 21st Annual Latin
GRAMMY Awards® will air on Univision on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at 8
p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT), preceded by the one-hour pre-show, "Noche de
Estrellas," starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT....
The Recording Academy® announced today the appointment of Valeisha
Butterfield Jones as its first Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer.
Butterfield Jones will report directly to Academy Chair and Interim
President/CEO Harvey Mason jr., effective May 11, 2020...
