Washington – Music legend Elton John, opera diva Joan Sutherland and conductor John Williams – along with actors Warren Beatty, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee – were being honored Sunday with a star-studded tribute at The Kennedy Center. The six recipients of the 27th annual Kennedy Center Honors were being saluted for their lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts. First lady Laura Bush greeted the honorees – as well as actors Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Downey Jr. and Bo Derek – at a reception at the White House Sunday afternoon. Later, President and Mrs. Bush were honored… Read more »
Pop music fans will want to pick up a copy of “Longshot,” due March 26 on DVD from Spartan Home Entertainment. The film features cameo appearances by some of the biggest names in teen pop, including Britney Spears, ‘N Sync, O-Town, and LFO, among others. The film was produced by Trans Continental Pictures, a company owned by Louis Pearlman, the man who launched the careers of the Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync, among others. He’s also the creator of the ABC/MTV series “Making the Band,” which spawned the act O-Town. Pearlman co-wrote and co-produced the feature, which was released last… Read more »
The smash-hit Star Wars TV series starring Pedro Pascal, The Mandalorian is back! The Mandalorian culture is built on tradition. Part of that tradition is their armor, especially their helmets. Even in the first episode of Season 3, we see so many Mandalorians, all with unique helmet designs.
Featured properties: Emily in Paris, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, The Witcher: Blood Origin, The Circle, Lizzo: Live in Concert, Kaleidoscope, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Ginny & Georgia, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches
Properties featured: Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, Fortune Feimster: Good Fortune, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi, Wendell & Wild, Big Mouth, Drink Masters, Central Park, Interview with the Vampire
Featured properties: Chefs vs. Wild, Reasonable Doubt, The Rookie: Feds, The D’Amelio Show, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Central Park, Hocus Pocus 2, Ramy, Entergalactic, Interview With the Vampire
On Episode #207 of Wesam’s World, we have the Revenge of the Producers! …we’re about to run out of Star Wars puns… Together the four of us watch another compilation of the internet’s craziest videos, forcing stupid nicknames upon Wesam, standing ovations being a requirement now, and what everyone’s reaction would be to turning on the T.V. and finding out Wesam has become Emperor.
You’ll be familiar with my guest from the rock band Yellowcard this week, but William Ryan Key is so much more than just one thing. He’s about to release his third EP; he is a co-host of a successful Star Wars podcast and is even in the midst of a house renovation. I was able to chat with Ryan about his new EP, Everything Except Desire, out this Friday, February 11, what he’s learned from various degrees of success over the years, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this and will check out his new EP.
Properties feeatured: 9-1-1, Ordinary Joe, New Amsterdam, Star Wars: Visions, Dear White People, The Wonder Years, Chicago Med, Fire, & P.D., A Million Little Things, Doom Patrol, Midnight Mass, The Great British Baking Show, The Rookie
Shows featured: Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Selena: The Series, The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness, Girls5eva, Jupiter’s Legacy, Mythic Quest, Shrill, The Nevers