‘The Lord of the Rings’ cast will reunite in lockdown this weekend
It’s true: Josh Gad is bringing together the Fellowship from Middle-earth.
Frank Marshall has hope for the future of filmmaking: ‘It’s just gonna look different’
LOS ANGELES — The last time director-producer Frank Marshall remembers one of his movie projects being shut down for this long was in 1983, when Harrison Ford suffered a spinal disc herniation while filming “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.” Ford was knocked out of commission for nearly six weeks while he recovered from the painful, stunt-related injury.
Led Zeppelin fans can finally relive the band’s 2007 reunion concert
One of Led Zeppelin’s acclaimed concert films is coming to a personal screen near you.
HPR announces Blue Note: Virtually Live
Hawaii Public Radio and Blue Note Hawaii recently announced a new radio series to showcase local music talent on HPR-1.
In brief: May 29, 2020
‘Loving Kai’ book release celebrates World Oceans Day
The Show Must Go On(line)!: Prince Dance Institute creates live stream performance
Prince Dance Institute has achieved the impossible by mounting a live performance with over 50 students ages 9 to 45, streaming individually from their own homes using the web conferencing application Zoom.
Ohrlando’s Chamber Ensemble to live stream performance
Ohrlando’s Chamber Ensemble will livestream its next performance on Sunday.
Donkey Mill Art Center testing the waters
Donkey Mill Art Center will reopen on a limited basis starting June 4.
Gabbard announces Congressional Art Competition finalists
U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard this week announced 20 finalists in the 2020 Kaha Kii Congressional Art Competition and launched a People’s Choice contest on her official Facebook page, where the public can select their favorite pieces.
‘The New Mutants’ finally gets a new 2020 theatrical release date
“The New Mutants” finally has a new release date. Again.
Bill Murray reflects on ‘The Last Dance’ and making ‘Space Jam’ with Michael Jordan
CHICAGO — Like virtually everyone else who spent time around Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls during their glory years, actor Bill Murray is watching ESPN’s “The Last Dance” closely.
A&E Wrap-Up: May 15, 2020
Performance benefits The Food Basket
Digital theater is all the rage, but could it destroy the live stage?
No one at this point can answer when live performance will come back. Not the medical experts. Not theater owners and producers. And not the unions that represent the creative professionals whose livelihoods are in a state of suspended animation.
Musical ‘Sing Street’ goes virtual with Broadway darkened
British actor Brenock O’Connor was in the departure lounge at Kennedy Airport in Queens a month ago, waiting to fly back to London, when he got the call.
PBS Memorial Day concert shifts to TV event because of virus
NEW YORK — The coronavirus has wiped out plans to bring tens of thousand of people to the U.S. Capitol for the annual Memorial Day weekend concert shown on PBS, but organizers are pressing ahead went a revamped event.
Ohrlando’s Chamber Ensemble to live stream performance
Ohrlando’s Chamber Ensemble will livestream its next performance on Sunday.
Hilo singer-songwriter turns to social media amid pandemic lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has led to cancellations of concerts and the shuttering of music venues large and small — but it can’t stop the music.
Kahilu Theatre to remain closed through August
Kahilu Theatre announced Thursday it will remain closed to the public through August.
Lightning Larry Dupio to perform via livestream
Lightning Larry Dupio will be live streaming from Sage Sounds Musicians Lounge Saturday, playing songs from his new release “Love and Lightning.”
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards finalists announced
The votes are in! The finalists for this year’s 43rd annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards include names from among Hawaii’s most talented musicians, songwriters and producers. On this year’s final ballot are the top five artists, singles or albums in 36 different categories selected by more than 500 members of the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (HARA).