Miss Shirley and PBS

November 30, 2017

By Josh Albarran

L.M. Montgomery's Anne of The Green Gables The Good Stars.
(PBS)

If you had watched the latest instrument in the Anne of Green Gables series L.M. Montgomery's Anne of The Green Gables The Good Stars last Thanksgiving weekend on PBS, well this is an must-seen holiday tradition between these two storytellers.

Anne of Green Gables started an children's book from Canadian Lucy Maud (L.M.) Montgomery published in 1908 about an orphan girl named Anne Shirley. Living with their siblings at the Green Gables in Avonlea, goes to school with her best friend Diana Barry and haves an love relationship with Gilbert Blythe. The Anne of Green Gables book series was sold more than 50 million copies to kids and all-ages worldwide.

PBS is an non-profit broadcasting organization first went on the air back in 1970 with more than 350 member stations across the United States offering educational primetime and children's programming to viewers, well known for presenting the Anne of Green Gables series. PBS aired all four Anne films from Kevin Sullivan between 1986 and 2010 as well the animated series for PBS Kids in the early 2000s and recently the L.M. Montgomery's Anne of The Green Gables series last year.

In L.M. Montgomery's Anne of The Green Gables The Good Stars, Anne Shirley is turing thirteen years old and is facing her friends, adults and Gilbert. According to the PBS website, "Her free-spirited nature is challenged by her perceived need to be sensible, a journey fraught with confusion and some unfortunate, albeit amusing, mishaps."

Ella Ballentine is played once again as Miss Shirley alongside the returning cast from the 2016 telefilm including Martin Sheen as Matthew Cuthbert, Sara Botsford as Marilla Cuthbert, Juila Lalonde as Diana Barry and Drew Haytaoglu as Gilbert Blyhte. They all expected to return in 2018 on PBS with their third telefilm Fire and Dew.

In case you missed L.M. Montgomery's Anne of The Green Gables The Good Stars, it may reair throughout this holiday season on your PBS stations or stream the full movie at PBS.org (and on the PBS app) and make sure to order the DVD of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of The Green Gables The Good Stars available now from PBS Distribution.
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NYC Gets Animated Invaded By Warner Bros.

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

By Josh Albarran

NEW YORK -- If you had went to see the annual New York Comic Con convention this past weekend at the Javits Center, then fans of longtime Warner Bros. cartoon fans would get an bonus gift by visiting their "Get Animated Invasion" event over in Lower Manhattan just several blocks from the NYCC.

The living room of Tom & Jerry.
(Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.)

Hop on in the Mystery Machine with Scooby-Doo!
(Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.)

"It's Rabbit Season!" with Bugs Bunny.
(Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.)

The Warner Bros. "Get Animated Invasion" experience held on October's 6 to 8 at the BoxLunch Shop at West 107 Grand St. through an special partnership in the studio's participate in the NYCC as well as the Warner's streaming subscription service Boomerang with Turner's Cartoon Network. Warner Bros. is home to animated legends like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Scooby-Doo!, Tom & Jerry and other Hanna-Barbera & M-G-M cartoons.

Martin the Martian as Wonder Woman
(Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc./DC Comics)

Astro of The Jetsons wants an bite of an Flintstone Ice Cream.
(Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc./Post Holdings, Inc.)

We went there on Saturday on its second day of the experience to review it and it feels like I'm in an Warner Bros. cartoon as an Looney Tune character for an day (and forever). "Get Animated Invasion" head it all including several apps featuring animated programs streaming on Boomerang; taking pictures of scenes like "Duck Season! Rabbit Season!" from Looney Tunes, the living room from Tom & Jerry and hop on in the Mystery Machine from Scooby-Doo!. There's also an exhibit on CalArts students show best color designs for their Martin the Martain's and for an treat to enjoy the party at the lot with an free Flintstones Ice Cream plus feel free to purchased an Warner Bros. item at the gift shop.

Enjoy the party at the Get Animated Invasion experience.
(Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.)

Toons On Toons!
(Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc./Cartoon Network)

Bugs and Lola of The Looney Tunes Show.
(Warner Bros. Entertainment/Cartoon Network)

The "Get Animated Invasion" experience here in New York City was an huge success for Warner Bros. Animation for its Looney friends, something to enjoy while spending the weekend at the Comic Con is an recipe to Acme's success. We may see another one real soon, until then as the sign says as I leave the event.

(Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.)

Harvey Relief

By Josh Albarran

(American Red Cross)

NEW YORK - On Friday, August 25th, Hurricane Harvey hit the Southeast coast of Texas and making it the most devastating landfall on the U.S. homeland since Hurricane Wilma back in 2005. That strongest storm left some represents dead, most injured and in damaged many homes & businesses destroyed. With an help they need to survive, it was responded by all Americans across the county to get what they deserved.

(American Res Cross)

The American Red Cross is receiving millions of dollars in donations from the American people including communities, schools, celebrities, athletes and the commercial television networks from the entertainment industry to help the victims of Harvey. The Red Cross is one of the oldest non-profit humanitarian organizations in the United States, has been offering services and programs in relates to national disasters since its formation in 1881.

(Disney/ABC)

As an reporter through an request from my workers at my local art studio in 18th street at downtown, we announced an $10 donation Thursday morning to the Red Cross to the help the Texans from this catastrophic storm that had been on an multi-day basis in the past few days. You can donate too, just visit the American Red Cross website at RedCross.org, call the toll-free phone number at 1-800-999-GIVE or text HARVEY on your cellphone to 90999.

Our prayers are with everyone at Southeast Texas.

The Best of The Met Gala 2017

By AOTW Staff - May 3, 2017

The entrance to the Met Gala.
(Vogue Magazine)

This past Monday, New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art held its annual fundraiser event Met Gala, it's called "the party of the year" there along with the Met Ball that has been an tradition at The Met since 1946. The most important thing from this event is the red carpet where the big stars from news, music, sports and entertainment show up at the entrance area with their best created suits and dresses representing the world of art for many years.

Here's a look at some of the moments from this year's Met Gala:

Met Gala co-chairs; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Giselle Bundchen.
(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Tennis star Serena Williams with her upcoming baby.
(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Television personality Kylin Jenner.
(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Met Gala co-chair and singer Katy Perry.
(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Singer Nick Jonas.
(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Singer Jennifer Lopez and baseball legend Alex Rodriguez.
(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

DJ Diplo.
(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

CBS News correspondents Jamie Yuccas and Dana Jacobson.
(CBS Broadcasting Inc.) 

Actress Reese Whiperspoon.
(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Remembering Don Rickles

Don Rickles, the voice of Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story films in Hollywood, California in 2010.
(Disney Enterprises Inc.)

By Josh Albarran
April 8, 2017

NEW YORK - The entertainment world has lost an comedic legend, Don Rickles passed away on Thursday at the age of 90 well know for his joy of laughter to everyone on and off the screen.

Born on May 8, 1936 in Queens, New York, Tickles loved to laugh and took his talents to Hollywood. Rickles started in many films and television series but the most important doing was doing the voice of the Hasbro product Mr. Potato Head in the Disney-Pixar Toy Story films.

We take this time to send our thoughts and prayers to Rickles' family, friends and of all his fans.

The Arts Of The World Is On Twitter

By The AOTW Staff - February 27, 2017

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At The Academy Awards

By Josh Albarran - February 26, 2016

Walt Disney with his four Academy Awards he won in the 1954 Oscars.
(American Broadcasting Companies Inc.)

On the final Sunday of every February, all the stars of Hollywood and television viewers united to watch the Academy Awards. The 89th edition of the Oscars will take place Sunday, February 26th at 8pm ET/5pm PT from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California and on ABC hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios presidnt John Lasstler with Woody and Buzz after winning an Academy Awards for his work on Toy Story at the 1996 Oscars.
(American Broadcasting Companies Inc.)

Since the first Academy Award took place in 1928, it has expanded from an 15-minute non-broadcast event to an three-and-half television broadcast and to celebrate the past year of arts and entertainment in the movie industry, representing from one film to the next. This year's nominates will includes the musical "La Land Land" with Emma Stone for Best Feature and the animated feature "Moana" with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson for Best Animated Feature.

Actress Ingrid Bergman after winning an Oscar at the 1945 Academy Awards, in this photo she delivered her speech that was broadcast on The Blue Network (now the American Broadcasting Company).
(American Broadcasting Companies Inc.)

Past winners in the Academy Awards were led by great talent and leaders dedicated to everyone who love their features and cemented legacies like actors Clark Gable, Tom Hanks and last year's winner Leonardo DiCaprio; actress Ingrid Bergman, Judy Garland and Meryl Streep. They brought in good stories, good performance and good movie every step in the way.

Leonardo DiCaprio after winning an Academy Award for Best Actor at last year's Oscars.
(American Broadcasting Companies Inc.)

What's good in this year's Oscars? Tune in February 26th and find out.

The Art of the Super Bowl

By Josh Albarran - February 2, 2017

The scenes from Super Bowl XLII featuring the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots painted by an local football fan.
(NFL Enterprises, LLC.)

NEW YORK - On the first Sunday in 2017, the 51st edition of the National Football League's championship game, the Super Bowl. Super Bowl LI will take place inside NRG Stadium in Houston, TX and will be televise on the FOX Broadcast Network. It will feature two of the league's top contenders, the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Since the Super Bowl first played back in 1967, it has become an un-official holiday when it comes to the big game including snacks, long commercials and lots of entertainment. Each play from every Super Bowl are made with an work of art.

An painting from Leroy Neiman on Super Bowl XXVIII featuring the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills.
(NFL Enterprises, LLC.)

When the game is being broadcast on television, there are cameras from high-def to digital for games including the Super Bowl to national audiences, while others including the National Football League (through its NFL Films division) uses film cameras to every image one frame at a time and those like that would be aired days later on network's sports news programs, the NFL cable network and on their flagship program Inside the NFL on Showtime.

Local resident Malcolm Farley made this painting of Pittsburgh Steelers player Santonio Holmes' last-minute touchdown catch from Super Bowl XLIII.
(NFL Enterprises, LLC.)

Whatever it's either the helicopter dive from Super Bowl XXXII or the "Blackout Bowl" in Super Bowl XLVII or even "18-1" in Super Bowl XLII, oh yes we remember that moment. If you recreate those moments on an painting as they would do to be on display in museums as sports memorabilia or innovations like virtual reality or video games that can be share to remember for years ahead. This coming Super Bowl will bring new memories and new stars to football fans all around the world.

Tribute To Mary Taylor Moore

By Josh Albarran - January 26, 2017

Mary Tyler Moore started in the sitcom "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" on the CBS Television Network from 1970 to 1977. (MTM Productions/CBS)

NEW YORK -- Americans lost an icon in women's television. Mary Tyler Moore (80) passed away Wednesday following an falling health, she was the star (and I mean the star, an first for women on broadcast television) of her CBS sitcom "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" aired from 1970 to 1977, produced by her production company MTM Productions at the CBS Studio Center in California.

Moore started in that show as an single woman and an local TV executive in Minneapolis WJM-TV (likely an CBS station, but unrelated to the existing current CBS station there WCCO-TV), severing as an producer for the 6 o'clock news and living an normal life even thought her funny moments entertain millions of viewers throughout the show's run. Her career on television began in an series of Hotpoint commercials in the 1950s before becoming an co-star with the legendary Dick Van Dyke on The Dick Van Dyke Show on the CBS Television Network in the 1960s.

Actor Dick Van Dyke react to the passing of Mary Taylor Moore on CBS This Morning, January 26, 2017.

The Mary Tyler Moore Show spun off to several television spin-off series that continue the legacy of the most-watched successful sitcom, all of them produced by MTM Productions until Moore sold the company to TVS Entertainment in 1988 and then to Pat Robertson's International Family Entertainment (an separate profit company from his non-profit organization the Christian Broadcasting Network) before Fox brought MTM in 1997 (its library including all rights to the Mary Tyler Moore Show is one of the few proprieties Fox maintain to this day following the sale of Fox Family Worldwide to The Walt Disney Company in 2001).

Mary Tyler Moore with late CBS Evening News anchor Walter Cronkite on the March 1978 issue of TV Guide promoting CBS's 50th Anniversary. (TV Guide)

Moore has been an long-time member of the CBS family, Les Moonves, Chairman and CEO of the CBS Corporation was one of the many who send condolences that MTM "was a once-in-a-generation talent" and 'CBS has lost one of the very best to ever grace our airwaves and our industry has lost a true legend and friend."

Mary Tyler Moore will be remembered by both CBS viewers and her fans past, present and future for all generations to come. Hats off to MTM or should we say in just one word, Mary.

Thank You Mary Tyler Moore.
(MTM Productions/20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)