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Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, ODESZA and more! Headline Austin City Limits Music Festival 2023
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Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, ODESZA and more! Headline Austin City Limits Music Festival 2023

The legendary Austin City Limits Music Festival returns in 2023 with an incredible lineup featuring headliners

Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Shania Twain (Weekend One only)

The Lumineers, ODESZA, Alanis Morissette and The 1975 (Weekend Two only)

along with Hozier, Kali Uchis, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Maggie Rogers, Labrinth, Cigarettes After Sex, Niall Horan, Tove Lo, Thirty Seconds to Mars and many more.

The nine-stage, two-weekend extravaganza will take place October 6-8 and October 13-15, 2023, at Zilker Park.

3-Day Tickets for both weekends will go on sale today at 12pm CT at www.aclfestival.com.

New in 2023: No surprises at checkout – all fees and shipping costs are included upfront. Layaway Plans are available starting at only $25 down.

 

Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, ODESZA and more! Headline Austin City Limits Music Festival 2023

Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, ODESZA and more! Headline Austin City Limits Music Festival 2023

 

nine-stage, two-weekend extravaganza

 

Austin City Limits Music Festival’s stages are where the next generation of headliners are born, and where music fans can experience an abundance of artist discovery across the diverse and inclusive bill.  2023’s roster features 45% female performers, LGBTQ+ artists, allies and icons, multiple Latin stars including Ivan Cornejo, Kevin Kaarl, Eddie Zuko, and much more.

 

At the heart of Austin City Limits Fest is its Texas pride

 

At the heart of ACL Fest is its Texas pride, and this year the festival is proud to showcase a long list of amazing homegrown artists including Cigarettes After Sex, The Mars Volta, Tanya Tucker, Ben Kweller, d4dv, Jimmy Vaughn, Asleep At The Wheel, Penny & Sparrow, Randall King, Abraham Alexander, Angel White, BigXThaPlug, Katy Kirby and Goodnight, Texas, Calder Allen, Kathryn Legendre, Arya, Grace Sorenson, Sunrose, Blackchyl, We Don’t Ride Llamas, Jane Leo, Ellis Bullard, Rattlesnake Milk, Shooks, QUIN NFN, Caramelo Haze, Die Spitz, Nemegata, Huston-Tillotson Jazz Collective, The Moriah Sisters and The Disciples of Joy.

 

 

While taking in all that ACL Fest has to offer, be sure to slip into the shady grove and enter the world of Bonus Tracks, the biggest party on the smallest stage at Zilker Park.  Programming at Bonus Tracks creates a hub of culture, connection, and positive vibes between music performances.  Past appearances include beloved local Austin favorites Kate Waitzkin, dance parties with Outdoor Voices and DJ Mel, drag shows curated by Extragrams!, and a hilarious and lively swearing session with legends Brett Goldstein and Brené Brown. Stay tuned for the 2023 programming announcing later this summer.

3-Day General Admission Tickets, 3-Day GA+ Tickets, 3-Day VIP and Platinum Tickets and Hotel Packages will go on sale today at 12pm CT at www.aclfestival.com, with all fees and shipping costs included upfront.  Layaway Plans are available starting at only $25 down.  1-Day General Admission Tickets, 1-Day GA+ Tickets, 1-Day Tickets will be available at a later date.  Music fans ages 8 and under will be admitted free of charge. Austin Kiddie Limits programming information will be announced soon.

GA Ticket Holders will experience a new amenity this year!  For the first time, premium cocktails will be available on bar menus throughout ACL Festival, not just in select areas.  GA+ will include a full-service bar with preferred pricing for all beer, seltzers, wine and cocktails. VIP guests will enjoy complimentary beer, seltzers, wine and cocktails in two private lounges, which also feature viewing decks offering elevated sightlines of the two main stages.  Platinum guests will receive complimentary beer, seltzers, wine and cocktails, as well as the best seats in the house with exclusive viewing at six stages.  A full list of GA, GA+, VIP and Platinum amenities can be found at www.aclfestival.com/tickets.

Hulu returns as the Official Streaming Destination of ACL Festival! Catch three days of select live performances, interviews and much more during Weekend One, October 6-8! Full broadcast lineup and schedule to be announced later this summer.

Austin City Limits Music Festival is proud to call Zilker Park home.

Since 2006, ACL Festival, in partnership with Austin Parks Foundation, has generated nearly $55 million towards improvements to Zilker Park and parks across Austin. In 2022, through a percentage of ticket sales, fans of ACL Fest contributed $7.2 million to improving Austin’s public parks, trails, and green spaces.

In the coming year, APF will utilize ACL Fest funds to help design and complete park improvement projects across Austin including projects at Earl J. Pomerleau Pocket Park, Rosewood Neighborhood Park, Onion Creek Metropolitan Park, and McBeth Recreation Center. For more information about Austin Parks Foundation’s work in the Austin community and how fans have contributed to Austin’s parks, please visit https://austinparks.org/acl-music-festival/.

Fans can sign up for the ACL Fest SMS and Email Lists to be the first to get new information at www.aclfestival.com and follow social media to stay in the loop on all festival announcements.  Instagram || Facebook || Twitter.

Austin City Limits Music Festival 2023 thanks American Express, Honda, T-Mobile, Miller Lite, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, BMI, Karbach Brewing Co., and Hulu for their generous support.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! lineup announced for 2023 summer concerts
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By Suki Jefferson — 2 years ago

BRIC Celebrates Brooklyn! lineup announced for 2023 summer concerts

This summer BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! returns to the Prospect Park Bandshell for its 45th year with a star-studded lineup of artists all summer long. 

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! is New York’s longest-running free musical series showcasing an array of talents, from global music legends to best-selling indie bands.

This year’s lineup promises to be the best year yet.

 

June 7th Kick off features Taj Mahal, Corrine Bailey Rae and more!

 

Taj Mahal, the Harlem-born blues artists, and Corrine Bailey Rae, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter, kicks off the music festival alongside The Harlem Gospel Travelers and DJ Tara on June 7 at the Lena Horne Bandshell, just steps from the 9th Street entrance to Brooklyn’s Backyard.

 

The concerts, hosted by BRIC, Brooklyn’s leading art and media organization, plays throughout August 24 and the audience of music lovers can expect to see talents from various and diverse genres. This year’s show celebrate the creatives that shape the creativity and diversity of the city.

 

“BRIC is about community, art and culture and there is no greater example of that than BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!,”

Wes Jackson

BRIC President, said in statement

 

“For 45 years our team has brought free and affordable programming to Prospect Park, and low-cost media education to the people of Brooklyn. We’re honored to serve our neighborhoods in this way every summer, and we look forward to 45 more years at the Bandshell and beyond.” 

 

The summer series will also feature:

June 10:  Soul Science Lab and Olivia K and The Parkers

June 15: Jake Wesley Rogers, Kara Jackson and Bright Light Bright Light

June 17: JOE and Stokely will perform at the Juneteenth UNITYFEST 2023 co-presented with the Robert Randolph Foundation 

June 23: Antonio Sánchez “Birdman Live” and a *”Birdman” film screening with live drum score by Takuya Kuroda

June 24: A benefit concert with BlueNote Jazz Festival performers NxWorries, a collaboration of Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge, Robert Glasper with Lalah Hathaway & Bilal and  BJ the Chicago Kid 

July 1: NPR Tiny Desk Contest Winner, Ibrahim Maalouf Hermanos Gutiérrez, 

July 8: Kelela and Liv.e

July 13: Rennie Harris Puremovement Street Dance Theater and Decora

July 14: Oumou Sangaré and Vox Sambou

July 15: Marcia Griffiths, Brown Rice Family and Dj Miss Hap Selam

July 21: The Chelsea Symphony feat. Lady Jess and Lucrecia Dalt

July 22: Ali Sethi, Raja Kumari and Roshni Samlal 

July 27: The Wallflowers and treya lam

July 29: Rickie Lee Jones, Thornetta Davis and Chris Pierce

August 3: Jorge Drexler, Cimafunk and Julieta Rada

August 4: Indigo De Souza and Vundabar

August 10: A Benefit Concert with The Revivalists and Band of Horses with Bowery Presents

August 11-12: BRIC’s Hip Hop 50th Anniversary Weekend; artists TBD

August 18: iLe, Divino Niño and Sara Curruchich

August 19: John Cale and Tomberlin

August 22-23: A Benefit Concert with Alex G + Alvvays with Bowery Presents

August 24: The Head And The Heart and Izzy Heltai

For the full schedule, artists lineups, tickets and more visit the BRIC website. 

 

SNL star James Austin Johnson, Grammy winners, Broadway favorites stop by Little Island for free Summer Series 2023
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SNL star James Austin Johnson, Grammy winners, Broadway favorites stop by Little Island for free Summer Series 2023

By Contributor — 2 years ago

SNL stars, Grammy winners, Broadway favorites Stop By Little Island for free this summer.

NYC offers free concerts all summer-long throughout the city.  Little Island’s 2023 schedule is bringing in big names.

The public park, which “floats” at Pier 55 off the west side’s Hudson River Park, announces their free summer shows, including DJ sets, drag bingo, dance parties and a wide variety of intimate performances—stand-up comedy, spoken word, live jazz—held in the park’s scenic stage, The Glade.

 

SNL star James Austin Johnson, Grammy winners, Broadway favorites stop by Little Island for free Summer Series 2023

SNL star James Austin Johnson, Grammy winners, Broadway favorites stop by Little Island for free Summer Series 2023

 

Summer Series features:

Saturday Night Live’s James Austin Johnson, Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins, Grammy winners Joshua Henry and J Hoard.

 

Just some of Little Island’s summer event calendar, which runs June 7 to September 3, are Saturday Night Live cast member James Austin Johnson, Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins (Sweet Anita in Jelly’s Last Jam), Grammy winners Joshua Henry and J Hoard, Emmy nominee and Joe’s Pub favorite Shaina Taub, and many more.

Little Island will also host Creative Breaks, free all-ages art-making activities held every Wednesday through Saturday beginning June 7 and culminating on September 2, presented in collaboration with guest partners such as The Free Black Women’s Library, the Greenwich House Music School, The Center For Fiction and the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art (MoCADA).

If your kids are a little too old for arts and crafts, the island’s Teen Nights will also return, with social mixers and workshops going from June 16 through August 25.

Union Square Events will also be back as the island’s food and beverage partner, with sandwiches, salads, snacks and sips (yes, including beer and wine) to fuel your al fresco fun. (Vegan Italian hoagie, anyone?)

Little Island opened on May 21, 2021, and in the nearly two years since has become a popular attraction for both locals and tourists alike, welcoming more than three million visitors and hosting more than 572 free performances.

See the full lineup for summer 2023’s programming at the official Little Island website.

 

'Harmony' Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman musical Sets Broadway Fall Opening
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‘Harmony’ Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman musical Sets Broadway Fall Opening

By Katie Macken — 2 years ago

Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman Musical ‘Harmony’ Sets Broadway Fall Opening

Harmony, the musical that played a sold-out run at New York’s National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene last spring, will move to Broadway this fall.

Previews will begin at Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre on Wednesday, October 18, with Monday, November 13 as the official opening night.

Harmony chronicles the real-life story of The Comedian Harmonists, who sold millions of records in the 1920s and ’30s, made dozens of films, and sold out major venues around the world. The official synopsis “Their heavenly harmonies and musical comedy antics catapulted these six talented young men from singing in the subway tunnels of Berlin to international superstardom. What happened next is the story of Harmony.”

The musical features an original new score by Manilow with lyrics and book by Sussman. Warren Carlyle (The Music Man, Hello, Dolly!) is the director and choreographer, with Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran and Garry Kief producing.

 

“Broadway is where we always dreamed we would be,”

said Manilow and Sussman in a joint statement.

 

“Dreams really do come true.” Said Carlyle, “I’m so thrilled that we are bringing the amazing, true story of Harmony to Broadway. It’s a great honor and privilege to both direct and choreograph such an important story.”

Joining the producing team are Hunter Arnold, Marco Santarelli, Jonathan and Rae Corr, Adam Riemer, Scott Abrams, Amuse, Inc., Patty Baker, Tom and Michael D’Angora, Susan DuBow, Michelle Kaplan, Steve Kyriakis & Matt Donaldson, Harold Matzner, and Neil Gooding Productions. Harmony is produced in association with Wilfried Rimensberger and Stiletto Entertainment.

Regina Spektor, Buddy Guy, Noel Gallagher, more set Central Park SummerStage 2023: Lineup Announced
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Regina Spektor, Buddy Guy, Noel Gallagher, more set Central Park SummerStage 2023: Lineup Announced

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Regina Spektor, Buddy Guy, Noel Gallagher, more set Central Park SummerStage 2023: Lineup Announced

SummerStage returns for another season of live music from around the world. 

 

St. Paul and the Broken Bones

 

Opening the pre-season festivities on June 10 at Central Park‘s Rumsey Playfield with a free show is St. Paul and the Broken Bones, an eight-piece soul band from Alabama. Joining them for this free, first-come first-serve event are Brooklyn-based Say She She, Mwenso & The Shakes and DJ Alisa Ali.

 

Indigo Girls and Larkin Poe

 

The official kick off at Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield is American folk phenoms Indigo Girls and Larkin Poe on June 4. 

 

Buddy Guy on his ‘Damn Right Farewell Tour’

 

Buddy Guy on his ‘Damn Right Farewell Tour’ on June 18. This could be your last chance to see the 86-year-old blues behemoth. 

 

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

 

SummerStage will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop this season. On Juneteenth (June 19), hip-hop royalty lands in Central Park with one of the greatest hip-hop producers ever, DJ Premier, along with Grandmaster Flash – whose rap group, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five – were the first to ever be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. Also, a free event.

 

Michel Franti & Spearhead

 

One ticketed event includes Michel Franti & Spearhead bringing their unique blend of hip-hop, reggae and funk to SummerStage on June 28. 

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying

 

Noel Gallagher (formerly of Oasis), comes with his Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds outfit on July 10. Joining them are 90s rock mainstays Garbage. Metric, the rock-duo from Canada, is the opening act.

 

Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra

 

Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra will co-headline SummerStage on August 23.

 

Regina Spektor

 

Then Regina Spektor (who was honored with her own Regina Spektor Day in New York City on June 11, 2019, from Bill de Blasio) – comes aboard on August 24. 

 

British house and techno legend Carl Cox

 

British house and techno icon Carl Cox will close SummerStage with the final ticketed event (as it stands now) on September 30. 

To view the full schedule, click here.

NYC, Bungalow 8 is back! (for one night) Gucci Hosts Pop-Up of Iconic New York Nightclub Ahead of Met Gala
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NYC, Bungalow 8 is back! (for one night Apr 29) Gucci Hosts Pop-Up of Iconic New York Nightclub Ahead of Met Gala

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NYC: Bungalow 8 is back for one night: Gucci Hosts Pop-Up of Iconic New York Nightclub Ahead of The Met Gala.

Bungalow 8 is back – for one night only.

Gucci will host a Bungalow pop-up in New York City on April 29, just two nights before the Met Gala.

The official invite reads: “Amy Sacco & Gucci invite you to Bungalow Gucci.” Idris Elba will DJ the late-night event.

Amy Sacco opened the original Bungalow 8 in Chelsea in 2001. The small venue located at 515 W. 27th St. became the hottest nightclub in the early and mid 2000s, attracting nightly A-Listers, such as: George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Colin Farrell, Naomi Campbell and every other supermodel, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Justin Timberlake, John Mayer, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Heidi Klum.

NYC: Bungalow 8 is back for one night: Gucci Hosts Pop-Up of Iconic New York Nightclub Ahead of Met Gala

Even former President Bill Clinton hosted a fundraiser for his presidential library at the club in 2003.

The venue closed in 2009. 

VIP guests were given keys to gain entrance along with the invite.

Although tiny in size, compared to the city’s other large dance clubs, Bungalow 8 was the Studio 54 of its time. Since closing, Sacco has hosted pop-ups during the Venice Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival.

NYC: Bungalow 8 is back for one night: Gucci Hosts Pop-Up of Iconic New York Nightclub Ahead of Met Gala

The Gucci party is taking place several blocks south of the club’s original location.

The Met Gala is on May 1 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with co-chairs Michaela Coel, Penélope Cruz, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa and Anna Wintour.

The theme is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.”

 

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Global Movie Lover Chris Gore Chooses Best Destination in the world, Attack of the Doc Available April 24 

By Joe Winger — 2 years ago

Global Movie Lover Chris Gore Chooses Best Spot in the world, Attack of the Doc Available April 24 

Attack of the Show! was unique, way ahead of its time and was a milestone that had a huge impact on geek culture.  Available for streaming and more as of April 24, 2023.

This deep dive documentary features pop icons including Wil Wheaton, John Cena, Joel McHale, Peter Jackson, Kumail Nanjiani, Whitney Cummings, Danny Pudi, and many more! 

“Attack of the Doc!” is written, directed & produced by Chris Gore.  

Today I sat down with Chris Gore, the writer / director / producer of  “Attack of the Doc!”  to talk about the huge effort of editing a generation of content down to a tight 90 minutes.

You’ve traveled the world, from Comic-Con cities to film festivals and gaming projects. Do you have a favorite destination?

 

When I was doing G4 TV, I went to Paris; I went to London. When I was doing Video Game Magazine in the 1990s, I traveled to Germany, France, all over. 

 

I will say one of my favorites is Austin, Texas where I went during South by Southwest for a number of reasons. One, the people. The people are very authentic and real in Austin, Texas. The food is incredible. The bar scenes.

 

I have a lot of love for San Diego, California, where I go at least once a year when I go to San Diego Comic-Con..

 

Even though I’ve been to Paris and [around the world]. Places like Birmingham, Alabama; I like a small town that has a walkable downtown where there are real people that I can connect with. I live in Pasadena, California that is sort of a mini version of San Diego’s Gaslamp. It’s beautiful. The people are real. There’s every kind of bar; there’s your college bar, there’s a dive bar, there’s your hipster bourbon bar.

 

Pasadena is this mix of everything. You’ve got rich, poor, blue collar, all the colors of Benetton. You’ve got families, you’ve also got young and old. You don’t see a lot of that in other parts of LA. LA is a very young city, Pasadena’s old and young; and I like that. I just like different types of people. That’s an attraction to me. So I live in one of my favorite places. That’s perfect. 

 

Food is a big deal, like barbecue in Austin, Texas. 

 

 

“Attack of the Doc!” is written, directed & produced by Chris Gore, produced & edited by Bobby Schwartz, co-produced by Walter Areas, with additional co-editing by Anthony Ray Bench and Phillip H. Eubanks, and with an original score composed by Austin Smith. This deep dive documentary features pop icons including Wil Wheaton, John Cena, Joel McHale, Peter Jackson, Kumail Nanjiani, Whitney Cummings, Danny Pudi, Eric Andre, Jerry Stiller, Joe Rogan, Jimmy Fallen, Kel Mitchell, Anne Meara, Stan Lee, Sara Jean Underwood, Carrie Keagan, Riley Steele, Tom Green, Anthony Daniels, Michael Winslow, Joey Kern, Joan Rivers, Chris Hardwick, Robert Kirkman, Greg Nicotero, Jessica Chobot, Tony Hawk, and Alison Haislip, among others as we search for the truth.

 

“Attack of the Show! was unique, way ahead of its time and was a milestone that had a huge impact on geek culture. Its core audience is one of the most coveted around the globe. I think viewers of the original show will be down for learning the history of the network and the show which helped usher in the age of nerd culture. Frankly, G4TV and Attack of the Show! are responsible for making it cool to be a nerd,” states Gore. “And at the end of the day, I hope the documentary entertains fans and reminds them of a time when a TV show could be dangerous and provide some laughs without fear of being canceled. Everyone who worked on the documentary is a super fan, so this movie was made by fans for fans.”

 

Attack of the Doc! Synopsis


Before the rise of big tech, social media and Marvel movies, Attack of the Show! chronicled nerd culture’s unlikely acceptance as mainstream. G4TV’s flagship show launched the careers of hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira and was beloved by fans – a unique celebration of geek culture before it was cool. Diving into colossal cream pies, wearing fat suits for comedy and putting internet servers where the sun don’t shine – anything could happen on an episode of Attack of the Show! It’s been years since the show went off the air and one question has lingered: what really happened to G4TV and Attack of the Show? Enter Attack Of The Doc! — the new film written and directed by Chris Gore, promises to answer one of pop culture’s longest running mysteries.

Available as of April 24 and watch the trailer here.

Follow the documentary and its journey available on Video on Demand and TVOD/Digital platforms on April 24th, 2023, which is the 21st Anniversary of the launch of G4TV.

 

NYC Geek Culture is Begging to see Chris Gore’s “Attack Of the Doc!” available April 21
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NYC Geek Culture is Begging to see Chris Gore’s “Attack Of the Doc!” available April 24

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Chris Gore’s “Attack Of the Doc!” Comes To Audiences Across North America Timed to G4TV’s 21st Anniversary

Prolific author, film critic, founder of Film Threat, regular on-air personality for G4TV’s “Attack of the Show,” and beloved comic con staple, Chris Gore makes his directorial debut with “Attack of the Doc!” “Attack of the Doc!” addresses all the questions left unanswered by the cancellation of G4TV and Attack of the Show!

 

 

 

The show’s hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira

 

Host Olivia Munn

Host Olivia Munn

 

Perfectly timed to the 21st anniversary of G4TV this year. G4TV’s Attack of the Show! was a birthplace for nerd culture on broadcast TV and where audiences watched the careers of the show’s hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira begin their ascent.

 

Host Kevin Pereira

Host Kevin Pereira

 

 “Attack of the Doc!” world premières April 21st

 

Oscar winner and filmmaking legend James Cameron appeared on the show

Oscar winner and filmmaking legend James Cameron appeared on the show

 “Attack of the Doc!” will world première on April 21st offering Q&A’s with Goreat the Frida Cinema in Southern California, and will be available through Indie Rights for audiences across all TVOD/Digital platforms and Video On Demand throughout North America on April 24th, 2023, which is the 21st Anniversary of the launch of G4TV.

“Attack of the Doc!” writer, director, producer, and geek culture legend Chris Gore

“Attack of the Doc!” writer, director, producer, and geek culture legend Chris Gore

“Attack of the Doc!” is written, directed & produced by Chris Gore, produced & edited by Bobby Schwartz, co-produced by Walter Areas, with additional co-editing by Anthony Ray Bench and Phillip H. Eubanks, and with an original score composed by Austin Smith.

This deep dive documentary features pop icons including Wil Wheaton, John Cena, Joel McHale, Peter Jackson, Kumail Nanjiani, Whitney Cummings, Danny Pudi, Eric Andre, Jerry Stiller, Joe Rogan, Jimmy Fallen, Kel Mitchell, Anne Meara, Stan Lee, Sara Jean Underwood, Carrie Keagan, Riley Steele, Tom Green, Anthony Daniels, Michael Winslow, Joey Kern, Joan Rivers, Chris Hardwick, Robert Kirkman, Greg Nicotero, Jessica Chobot, Tony Hawk, and Alison Haislip, among others as we search for the truth.

“Attack of the Show! was unique, way ahead of its time and was a milestone that had a huge impact on geek culture. Its core audience is one of the most coveted around the globe. I think viewers of the original show will be down for learning the history of the network and the show which helped usher in the age of nerd culture. Frankly, G4TV and Attack of the Show! are responsible for making it cool to be a nerd,” states Gore. “And at the end of the day, I hope the documentary entertains fans and reminds them of a time when a TV show could be dangerous and provide some laughs without fear of being canceled. Everyone who worked on the documentary is a super fan, so this movie was made by fans for fans.”

Attack of the Doc! Synopsis


Before the rise of big tech, social media and Marvel movies, Attack of the Show! chronicled nerd culture’s unlikely acceptance as mainstream. G4TV’s flagship show launched the careers of hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira and was beloved by fans – a unique celebration of geek culture before it was cool. Diving into colossal cream pies, wearing fat suits for comedy and putting internet servers where the sun don’t shine – anything could happen on an episode of Attack of the Show! It’s been years since the show went off the air and one question has lingered: what really happened to G4TV and Attack of the Show? Enter Attack Of The Doc! — the new film written and directed by Chris Gore, promises to answer one of pop culture’s longest running mysteries.

Tickets available here for the April 21st premiere, and watch the trailer here.

Follow the documentary and its journey available on Video on Demand and TVOD/Digital platforms on April 24th, 2023, which is the 21st Anniversary of the launch of G4TV.

President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton in Conversation with David Rubenstein at NYC's 92Y May 4
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President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton in Conversation with David Rubenstein at NYC’s 92Y May 4

By Joe Winger — 2 years ago

President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton in Conversation with David Rubenstein at NYC’s 92Y May 4

Join President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton — two of the most consequential world leaders of our time — in a major conversation on their pathbreaking lives in politics and the power of transformative leadership with David Rubenstein.

For in-person tickets

For on-line tickets

During his time as president, Bill Clinton led longest economic expansion in US history, including the creation of 22 million jobs. In her decades of public service, Hillary Clinton has broken barrier after barrier, working tirelessly to improve the lives of all Americans through health care legislation, economic policy, and diplomacy — and in so doing became an icon for women and girls the world over.

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, the Clintons come together on our stage for the first time ever in a candid discussion on their remarkable lives — what they’ve learned from one another, how they have influenced each other’s leadership styles and politics, their hopes for the future of America, and much more.

People Who Inspire Us: A 150th Anniversary Series

This series is made possible through the support of David Rubenstein

For 150 years, The 92nd Street Y, New York has been a vital center for culture, connection, and enrichment. And for the last 40 of these years, the 92NY Recanati-Kaplan Talks series – the premier forum for conversation in the nation – is where thought leaders and culture shapers have come to engage in the kind of unparalleled talks that leave the rest of us talking, and that open hearts and minds.

To mark our 150th anniversary, 92NY Recanati-Kaplan Talks presents a series of select events, People Who Inspire Us. This special series is conceived to feature exceptionally distinguished figures in American cultural life who have used their prominence in a meaningful way to better the world.

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Just Outside NY: Poconos Park goes ‘Full Throttle’ with LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert May 19-21

By Rocco Delfino — 2 years ago

POCONOS PARK™ goes “full-throttle” as it makes final preparations for the upcoming LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert slated for May 19-21, 2023.

Best described as:

“an extraordinary mashup of motorcycles and music”

the Pocono’s inaugural LOST HIGHWAY Show & Concert will be a weekend chock-full of beautiful bikes, great live music, multiple charity rides and poker runs, and a headline concert on Friday night featuring LYNYRD SKYNYRD, with The Marshall Tucker Band (both bands now celebrating their 50th Anniversary of Southern Rockdom).

Today through Sunday, April 23, EARLY-BIRD Saturday General Admission passes are available for only $19.99 (plus fees), with Friday General Admission passes available for $29.99 (plus fees) respectively.

 

Prices will increase on Monday, April 24, so fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets now!

Fans can also opt for the Saturday American Metal Whiskey VIP experience, which will be on sale on April 24th starting at $59.99.

For purchase options or a complete schedule, please visit LOSTHIGHWAYSHOW.COM.

 

In addition to daily activities that include bike games, a cornhole tournament, multiple poker runs, Copper Mike Custom Bike Show on Friday, the Deadbeat Custom Clash Ride-In Bike Show on Saturday, the Speed-Kings Cycle Showcase all weekend, and a motorcycle art gallery (curated by Strati Hovartos), LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert’s schedule now includes performances by Struggle Jennings (“Fall In The Fall,” “God We Need You Now”), Bones Owens (“Good Day,” “Lightning Strike”), Redlight King (“Bullet In My Hand,” “Born To Rise”), and Rick Monroe & The Hitmen (“Crazy Not To,” “Fires Out”) to round out Saturday’s music.

The LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert will also include two charity rides. Friday’s LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert First Responders Ride in support of all first responders will raise funds for the Bushkill Volunteer Fire Company. Saturday’s LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert Warrior Built Ride will raise funds for the Warrior Built Foundation, an organization that supports combat veterans and wounded service members by providing vocational and recreational opportunities within the motorsports industry.

Both charity rides are LIMITED to the first 125 registrants and will gather for coffee and donuts at Pocono Mountain Harley Davidson (110 Hill Motor Lodge Rd. in Tannersville) beginning at 10 a.m. Following a brief demonstration by Ride Like a Pro, both rides will depart at approximately 11 a.m. for LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert at POCONOS PARK and be guided by Poconos Mountain HOG Chapter along a scenic route showcasing the beauty of the region.

EARLY-BIRD Ride Bundles for Friday’s First Responders’ Charity Ride or Saturday’s Warrior Built Charity Ride are now available starting at $24.99(which includes a corresponding LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert General Admission ticket). Ride Charity Ride prices will go up on Monday, April 24, so go to LOSTHIGHWAYSHOW.COM and reserve your spot today!!

A smashing success on the West Coast and named “Best Event” by Hot Bikemagazine, LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert was founded in 2015 by bike & music enthusiast John M. Oakes (CEO-From The Roots–the venue management/real estate company that owns and operates POCONOS PARK.

“We are thrilled for the LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert to launch on the East Coast! We will be showcasing the finest bikes and some of the best riding the East Coast has to offer,” states Oakes, “…with great music all weekend long!” he adds. “However, the window is closing to take advantage of early pricing discounts, enter the LOST HIGHWAY sweepstakes, and enter our Battle of the Bands competition to be part of the musical lineup that includes Lynyrd Skynyrd.” He suggests, “so, maybe put that tax refund to good use and let the good times roll in the Poconos!”

LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert’s Sweepstakes tickets are still available through Sunday evening. Fans can win a VIP trip for two to see Lynyrd Skynyrd at LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert (including flights, hotel, a backstage tour, and more), PLUS a 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special from Poconos Mountain Harley-Davidson customized by Steve Edgar from Speed Kings Cycle Supply (or $20,000 in cash–your choice)! Proceeds go to The Warrior Built Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides vocational and recreational therapy to combat veterans and wounded warriors. A $50 donation is suggested to greatly increase your chance of winning.

Go to www.LostHighwayShow.com* to enter!

Friday, May 19**
10:00 AM – First Responders Ride (Registration) at Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson
11:00 AM – First Responders Charity Ride from Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson
1:00 PM – Gates Open with DJ Party
1:00 PM –“Copper” Mike Custom Bike Show (Registration)
All day – Poker Chip Ride
1-7 PM – Motorcycle Mall & Vendor Village
2:15 PM – Battle of the Bands Winner Performance
2:55 PM – Rick Monroe & The Hitmen
5:05 PM – Seth Enslow
6:15 PM – The Jess Zimmerman Band
7:30 PM – The Marshall Tucker Band
9:00 PM – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Saturday, May 20**
10:00 AM – Warrior Built Ride (Registration) at Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson
11:00 AM – Warrior Built Charity Ride from Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson
1:00 PM – Gates Open with DJ Party
1:00 PM – Deadbeat Customs Clash Bike Show (Registration)
All Day – Poker Chip Ride
1-9 PM – Motorcycle Mall & Vendor Village
2:15 PM – Battle of the Bands Winner Performance
2:55 PM – Rick Monroe & The Hitmen
4:00 PM – Redlight King
5:15 PM – Bones Owens
6:35 PM – Struggle Jennings

Finally, there is still time for talented bands to enter POCONOS PARK Battle of the Bands to perform at the LOST HIGHWAY™  Motorcycle Show & Concert. Fans are also encouraged to visit the site and vote for their favorite bands to kick off Friday evening’s lineup featuring the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd! Visit BattleOfTheBands.com for more information.

ABOUT POCONOS PARK™

POCONOS PARK™, located only 18 miles north of Stroudsburg in the Bushkill Falls region near Delaware Water Gap National Park, will operate as a boutique festival site and play host to world-class tours and productions, as well as special events. The complex includes two sizable venues: the Amphitheater at Poconos Park, a 10,000+-capacity, open-air, amphitheater with thousands of seats near the stage, and a beautiful grass lawn for thousands more to enjoy entertainment in the great outdoors. (The amphitheater can also be converted to a 3,000-capacity, fully-enclosed venue for year-round performances); and the Lake House at Poconos Park, a 14,000-square-foot banquet hall is located on a scenic 90-acre lake. (The theater can seat up to 400 people for private events such as banquets, corporate retreats, weddings, etc., and serve as a facility for first-class VIP experiences for concerts, festivals, and other large events.) For more information, please visit PoconosPark.com.

 

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