"Weird Al" Yankovic

WEIRDER THAN WEIRD: "WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC-THEMED BURLESQUE DOCUMENTARY IN THE WORKS

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SHOWGALS is the heartwarming, funny and weirdly sexy story of Tight & Nerdy, the world's first burlesque troupe celebrating the music and artistry of "Weird Al" Yankovic. 

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  • This feature-length documentary follows Tight & Nerdy across the U.S. on what just might be their final tour.
  • As the story unfolds, we learn that their "Al-Stravaganza" is more than just a comedy show.
  • Directed by Jeff Nucera and Jonathan Ruane, this is a film aimed squarely at those who were bullied for being different.
  • Fans of Al, burlesque and/or documentaries are invited to support the film via Kickstarter beginning at 10 a.m. EST Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023 at BareToBeStupid.com .

Nuart Film Festival to Open October 21st at West Los Angeles' Nuart Theatre

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The inaugural Nuart Fest opens October 21 - 30, 2022, to celebrate the reopening of the Nuart Theatre after its renovation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The inaugural Nuart Fest opens October 21 - 30, 2022, to celebrate the reopening of the Nuart Theatre after its renovation.
  • The 1930, single-screen, historic Nuart is the very first theatre in the Landmark Theatres chain.The 10-day long festival is an eclectic mix of sneak previews and special screenings of films that made midnight movie history at the Nuart.
  • "Landmark's inaugural Nuart Fest is a celebration of the theatre's historical significance as a rite of passage for Los Angeles moviegoers and creatives, said Landmark Theatres' President Kevin Holloway.
  • DragBingo (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm) - Introduction with John Waters' film regular Mink Stole.

Roku Introduces The Roku Channel in Mexico

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Today, Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU), the #1 TV streaming platform in the United States, Canada, and Mexico by hours streamed1, announced the arrival of The Roku Channel in Mexico.

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  • Today, Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU), the #1 TV streaming platform in the United States, Canada, and Mexico by hours streamed1, announced the arrival of The Roku Channel in Mexico.
  • The Roku Channel is available to owners of a Roku streaming player or Roku TV model without the need for a login or subscription.
  • By offering content from existing channel publishers, The Roku Channel helps them to drive additional viewers on the Roku platform.
  • Visit Roku.com for more information about The Roku Channel, Roku streaming players, and Roku TV models.

Julian Lennon Named Official Ambassador for World College Radio Day 2022, Coming October 7

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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HEWITT, N.J., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned singer and artist Julian Lennonis named as the official 2022Ambassadorfor the 12th Annual World College Radio Day , which is happening worldwide onFriday, October 7, 2022.The event is organized by the College Radio Foundation.

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  • HEWITT, N.J., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned singer and artist Julian Lennonis named as the official 2022Ambassadorfor the 12th Annual World College Radio Day , which is happening worldwide onFriday, October 7, 2022.The event is organized by the College Radio Foundation.
  • "College radio is a good way to learn about what's going on in the world, whether it's locally or worldwide," says Lennon.
  • Lennon, also a UNESCO Peace Laureate, has recorded an exclusive wide-ranging interview especially for the World College Radio Day event to be simulcast on the 700+ participating college radio stations andwas interviewed by students from the CRD USA Board.
  • About World College Radio Day:For more information about College Radio Day and the College Radio Foundation, please visit: www.collegeradio.org .For more information aboutJulian Lennon, please visit: https://www.julianlennon.com .

DON MCLEAN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF "AMERICAN PIE" WITH L'TRIC REMIX OUT NOW!

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary artist and Songwriters Hall of Fame® inductee Don McLean celebrates the 50th anniversary of his iconic staple single "American Pie" with a brand-new Remix by Australian electronic dance music phenomenon L'Tric. Listen to "American Pie (L'Tric Remix)"—HERE.

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  • Meanwhile, a brand-new documentary, THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED: THE STORY OF DON MCLEAN'S "AMERICAN PIE," debuts on Paramount+ July 19.
  • In the latter, McLean will, for the first time, powerfully reveal and share the secrets behind his iconic song.
  • A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history.
  • And when you think things are slowing down, not so for Don McLean!

AMERICAN GREETINGS LAUNCHES SMASHUP™ VIDEO CARD FEATURING "WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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CLEVELAND, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Songs like "Eat It," "Like a Surgeon" and "Amish Paradise" can make nearly anyone smile.  And now, the biggest-selling comedy recording artist of all time, "Weird Al" Yankovic, is adding his unique touch to one of the most popular ditties ever – "Happy Birthday to You."  In a new partnership with American Greetings, Yankovic is featured in a SmashUp™ video card, crooning birthday wishes like only he can. The SmashUp is available through the American Greetings and Blue Mountain websites as well as through the SmashUps app and Blue Mountain ecards app for iPhone and Android.

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  • In a new partnership with American Greetings, Yankovic is featured in a SmashUp video card, crooning birthday wishes like only he can.
  • The SmashUp is available through the American Greetings and Blue Mountain websites as well as through the SmashUps app and Blue Mountain ecards app for iPhone and Android.
  • Within seconds, Yankovic switches sets again and appears with a gospel choir with balloons, colorful confetti and a larger-than-life, personalized cake.
  • The company's brands include American Greetings, Papyrus, Recycled Paper Greetings, Paper Rebel, Carlton Cards, Today and Always, DesignWare party goods, and Plus Mark gift wrap and boxed cards.

The Roku Channel to Bring “Weird Al” Yankovic’s Story to Life in New Roku Original Comedy Starring Daniel Radcliffe

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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Produced by Funny Or Die and Tango, WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story will be available exclusively on The Roku Channel.

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  • Produced by Funny Or Die and Tango, WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story will be available exclusively on The Roku Channel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220118005204/en/
    Daniel Radcliffe to portray "Weird Al" Yankovic in Roku Original film WEIRD: The Weird Al Yankovic Story."
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    The Roku Original film will star Daniel Radcliffe in the titular role of Weird Al Yankovic.
  • WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovics life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.

IMDb Launches New Digital Series, UnMade, Enlisting Comedians to Reveal Their Passion Projects That Never Got off the Ground

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
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In each episode, celebrity comedians remember projects they wrote before they were famous and, spoiler alert Hollywood missed out on some winners.

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  • In each episode, celebrity comedians remember projects they wrote before they were famous and, spoiler alert Hollywood missed out on some winners.
  • Future guests include Nick Cannon, Bobby Moynihan, Tig Notaro, Paul Rust, Reggie Watts and Weird Al Yankovic.
  • Viewers can catch new episodes of UnMade weekly at www.imdb.com/unmade , on IMDbs iOS and Android apps, and the recently launched IMDb Freedive channel, available on IMDb desktop and Fire TV.
  • Fans will also receive regular updates and show content on the IMDb Facebook , YouTube , Twitter and Instagram channels.