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Carmen Sandiego Movie Coming, Jennifer Lopez To Produce
Well she sneaks around the world from Kiev to Carolina. She’s a sticky-fingered filcher from Berlin down to Belize. She’ll take you for a ride on a slow boat to China, tell me where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Soon she’ll be on the big screen. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe White House Celebrates Black History Month with Motown
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will be hosting a Motown musical celebration in honor of Black History Month. John Legend, Sheryl Crow and Smokey Robinson are among the artists scheduled to perform at the event on Feb. 24. The concert will be recorded and broadcast on PBS on March 1.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe National's ACL Performance to Air on PBS Jan. 15
After 10 years of slowly building a loyal following, The National has finally seen its hard work and constant grinding come to fruition of late: The band’s 2010 release High Violet received widespread acclaim from both critics and fans alike. But where the members of The National separated themselves entirely from the many other indie-rock bands was with their impeccable live show. While touring hard in support of High Violet, The National brought this brooding show to the studios of Austin City Limits in October—a show that PBS will debut on Jan. 15.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch a Clip from American Masters' LENNONYC
In conjunction with the eleventy billion other activities commemorating what would have been the legendary John Lennon’s 70th birthday, PBS will air the American Masters documentary, LENNONYC, tonight.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsMartin Scorsese Involved in Legal Dispute Over Rare Jimi Hendrix Track
Reuters reports that Martin Scorsese, Jimi Hendrix’s estate and a saxophonist named Lonnie Youngblood are involved in a legal dispute over the rights to a song called “Georgia Blues.”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsStoryCorps Heads to PBS
The Brooklyn-based oral history collectors of StoryCorps are bringing their eclectic and deeply moving tales to PBS this August through a series of animated shorts, the New York Times reports.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsFall Guide to Good TV: Austin City Limits
Check local listings for time, on PBSFor decades, Austin City Limits has been the place for live music on TV. In recent years, the show has moved beyond its classic roots and blues leanings, opting instead for an eclectic mix of artists. The show’s 35th season opens with Dave Matthews Band, and will also feature Sonic Youth, M. Ward, Willie Nelson, Pearl Jam, Okkervil River, Andrew Bird, Ben Harper and Elvis Costello. ... read more
Found in: TV, FeaturesThe American Brew Comes to DVD
In the last thirty years, microbreweries have taken off in terms of popularity, becoming real competitors to the old guard of the industry like Miller, Anheuser-Busch and Coors.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsLevon Helm's Ramble at the Ryman to Air on PBS
Levon Helm has, in recent years, found success hosting Midnight Ramble Sessions, nights of live music at his barn in Woodstock, N.Y. Last September, Helm took his jam session to the big stage at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, accompanied by noteworthy pals Buddy Miller, John Hiatt, Sheryl Crow and Sam Bush.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsCampaign underway to save Mister Rogers
In response to a recent decision by PBS to cut Mister Rogers' Neighborhood from its weekday syndication, one of Rogers' biggest fans has started a campaign to save the show. ... read more
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