Heart of Stone (2023) | Streaming/VOD Premiere | Aug 11, 2023
Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan, Alia Bhatt and Matthias Schweighöfer star in the action thriller Heart of Stone. Gal Gadot plays Agent Rachel Stone, the only intelligence operative who stands between her global, peace-keeping organization and the loss of its most valuable and dangerous asset, codenamed – The Heart.
The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody (2023) | Burlesque Shows | Jun 15 - Aug 13, 2023
After a sold-out, critically acclaimed U.S. tour, The Empire Strips Back makes its way to Chicago. This unique experience drops classic Star Wars sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Enjoy a hilarious and alluring Star Wars burlesque parody show featuring Stormtroopers, Twi’leks, Boba Fett, and more classic Star Wars characters. The show includes stunning ….
The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody (2023) | Burlesque Shows | Jun 14 - Aug 20, 2023
After a sold-out, critically acclaimed U.S. tour, The Empire Strips Back announces additional shows in New York and Chicago. This unique experience drops classic Star Wars sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Enjoy a hilarious and alluring Star Wars burlesque parody show featuring Stormtroopers, Twi’leks, Boba Fett, and more classic Star Wars characters. The ….
First Totally Horror-Themed Issue of Fangoria Hits Newsstands, Saving the Magazine From Ending (1980) | Magazine and Newspaper Publication Dates, Milestones | Aug 1 - Aug 31, 1980
Issue number 7 of Fangoria Magazine was the first issue to exclusively feature horror content. The first 6 issues of the magazine were designed around a “fantasy film” concept and proved to be publishing failures. As described in one history of horror magazines, “The first issue of Fangoria, published in 1979, was an abysmal failure, ….
First Issue of Horror Publication Fangoria Magazine is Published (1979) | First Issues, Magazine and Newspaper Publication Dates | Aug 1 - Aug 31, 1979
Fangoria is an American magazine centered on the horror film genre, originally launched in August of 1979. Originally a monthly, as of 2023 it is published quarterly and edited by Phil Nobile Jr. after decades of being under the direction of Anthony Timpone. The first issue of Fangoria, originally published by the Starlog Group, was ….
First Issue of Sci-Fi Publication Starlog Hits Newsstands (1976) | First Issues, Magazine and Newspaper Publication Dates | Aug 1 - Aug 31, 1976
August 1976 saw the first issue release of Starlog, the monthly science fiction magazine founded by Kerry O’Quinn and Norman Jacobs in 1976, that focused primarily on Star Trek at its inception, then general science fiction movies and media. Starlog was one of the first publications to report on the development of the first Star ….
APA World Pool Championships (2023) | Sports Contests | Aug 3 - Aug 12, 2023
The culmination of weekly APA League play is the 8-Ball World Championship and 9-Ball World Championship, which make up the APA World Pool Championships, held at the Westgate Las Vegas.
Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience Hartford (2023) | Art Exhibitions, Experiences, Tours | Aug 11 - Oct 15, 2023
Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience Jacksonville (2023) | Art Exhibitions, Experiences, Tours | Jun 9 - Sep 3, 2023
Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, a new exhibition created in partnership with the National Geographic Society and produced by Paquin Entertainment Group, invites visitors to leave the modern world behind and experience an ancient time like never before. By harnessing projection mapping and new technologies to create stunning visual environments, the magic and mystery ….
Aporia (2023) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | Aug 11, 2023
Since losing her husband Mal (Edi Gathegi) in a drunk-driving incident, Sophie (Judy Greer) has struggled to manage crippling grief, a full-time job, and the demands of parenting her devastated teenage daughter (Faithe Herman). When her husband’s best friend Jabir (Payman Maadi), a former physicist, reveals that he has been building a time-bending machine that ….
Celebrating Elvis Week | Experiences | Aug 9 - Aug 17
Elvis Week has become a pop-culture phenomenon and an annual pilgrimage for music lovers from around the world. Make your plans to join Elvis Presley fans in Memphis for an unforgettable week filled with live music, panels, contests, screenings and more.
Elvis Week (2023) | Concerts, Experiences, Parties, Tours | Aug 9 - Aug 17, 2023
Elvis Week 2023 will mark the 46th anniversary of Elvis’ passing, with nine days of events, August 9-17, celebrating Elvis’ life and legacy. Elvis Week has become a pop-culture phenomenon and an annual pilgrimage for music lovers from around the world. Make your plans to join us in Memphis for an unforgettable week filled with ….
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 ….
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 ….
Tidal Wave Music Festival (2023) | Concerts, Music Festivals | Aug 11 - Aug 13, 2023
The 2023 TidalWave Music Festival takes place on the Atlantic City Beach. The 3 day event features top Country Music artists performing fan favorite hits. This year’s TidalWave Music Festival lineup includes Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Cole Swindell, Jelly Roll, Dustin Lynch and many more.