John Waters: Pope of Trash (2024) | Memorabilia Exhibition | Jan 1 - Aug 4, 2024
John Waters: Pope of Trash is the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the artist’s contributions to cinema. The exhibition delves into his filmmaking process, key themes, and unmatched style. Works on view include costumes, set decoration, props, handwritten scripts, posters, concept designs, correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, film clips, and more. Click Here for the 2023 exhibition ….
Adam Carolla (1964) | Birthdays | May 27, 1964
Justine Triet Becomes 3rd Female Director to Win Cannes Film Festival's Palme d’Or (2023) | Award Shows and Ceremonies | May 27, 2023
On Saturday, May 27, 2023, Justine Triet wins the Cannes Film Festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, becoming the third female director to take home the prestigious honor. Triet won the award for her film Anatomy of a Fall, a courtroom thriller set in a remote town in the French Alps.
Haunted Mansion at Long Branch - World's Largest Haunted Attraction - Opens to the Public (1978) | Launches and Openings | May 26 - May 29, 1978
The Haunted Mansion was located on the Long Branch Pier at 65 Ocean Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey. The concept of the mansion began with entrepreneur Pat Cicalese, who owned a water slide and beach club across from the Pier. A friend of Cicalese named Carmen Ricci was developing Brigantine Castle in nearby Brigantine, ….
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Roller Coaster Opens at Epcot (2022) | Launches and Openings | May 27, 2022
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is an enclosed roller coaster located at Walt Disney World’s Epcot, manufactured by the Dutch company Vekoma. The attraction was built on land previously occupied by the Universe of Energy pavilion. Based on the Marvel Cinematic Universe Guardians of the Galaxy movies, the attraction is the first at Walt ….
The Making of Elvis Movie Exhibition (2023) | Art Exhibitions, Experiences, Tours | May 25 - Sep 4, 2023
If you’ve seen Baz Luhrmann’s ELVIS, we know you’re going to be all shook up about Elvis – and there is no better place to live the legacy of the king than at Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis. In partnership with Warner Bros., National Film and Sound Archives of Australia, and filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, Graceland ….
De La Soul and Digital Underground Producer Dante Ross Hosting Book Signing and Live Podcast at DC's Hip Hop Shop (2023) | Free Events, Podcast Premieres, Signings | May 27, 2023
Meet and greet one of Hip Hop’s legendary A&R Producers, Dante Ross, on Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at The Hip Hop Shop in Washington D.C. The free event also includes a live podcast. Music executive Dante Ross is an American music industry executive and record producer. He has been named one of the top-25 greatest ….
Cannes International Film Festival (2023) | Film Festivals | May 16 - May 27, 2023
Cult Classic Horror Mother's Day Theatrical Screening with Exclusive Director's Video Introduction (2023) | Film Screenings, Panel Discussions | May 27, 2023
Charles Kaufman’s cult horror Mothers Day screens at Film Noir Cinema in Brooklyn, featuring an exclusive video introduction from the film’s director Charles Kaufman. There will also be a Q&A with producer and brother of the director, Troma Films co-founder Lloyd Kaufman. Additionally, Martin M. Murry will moderate a panel discussion on the film with ….
Zombie-Fest: Mahoning Drive-In (2023) | Experiences, Film Screening Series, Signings | May 25 - May 28, 2023
IT’S BACK! The living dead return from their graves and they’re ready to party – again! Exhumed Films and the Mahoning Drive-In Theater present ZombieFest IX on Memorial Day Weekend, including four ferociously fun — and gory — nights of undead fright on 35mm! This year kicks off with a special Thursday night pre-show screening ….
IC Collectors Convention (ICCC) (2023) | Comic Cons, Toy Shows | May 26 - May 28, 2023
The ICCC is a sci fi fan and collecting convention for everyone that collects vintage and modern toys and collectibles, loves meeting stars from our generation’s greatest film and TV franchises, and enjoys gathering together with a global community to celebrate the stories we all love and cherish. ICCC features hundreds of vendors from across ….
First-ever Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival (2023) | Art Exhibitions, Experiences, Film Festivals, Inaugurals, Pop Culture Conventions | May 20 - Dec 31, 2023
Hong Kong has one of the most influential pop cultures among Asian cities, especially its iconic Cantopop and movies from the 1980s to the 1990s. The timeless influence of those masterpieces can still be found in the pop culture of Hong Kong and even the rest of Asia. The first-ever Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival ….
Disney and Pixar's Elemental Experience (2023) | Experiences, Free Events | May 26 - May 28, 2023
This is Chicago’s Yorktown Center stop of Disney and Pixar’s Elemental Experience, which offers an immersive thematic environment for visitors of all ages. The experience features film-themed activities including photo and video opportunities, a chance to draw with Pixar artists, a movie-ticket grab in a wind tunnel, giveaways and exclusive content from the movie.
TMNT’s Ninjitsu Jam Weekend at Nickelodeon Universe (2023) | Cosplay Contests, Experiences, Pop Culture Conventions, Television Screening Marathons | May 26 - May 29, 2023
Dance and jam out on this special 4-day Memorial Day weekend with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as they throw their Ninjitsu Jam. Watch a few episodes as you create your own TMNT masks all while keeping your eyes open for your favorite Ninja turtle and for members of the Footclan.
Bay Area Theatre Week (2023) | Art Festivals, Plays and Musicals | May 15 - Jun 4, 2023
Bay Area Theatre Week is the best time of the year to see the hottest San Francisco Bay Area theatre. Get ready for tons of deals on shows all across San Francisco and more, so it’s the best time to get tickets for yourself, family and friends. From just $20, you can see hit musicals ….