The Atlantic Festival Goes Virtual
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January 27, 2021
The Atlantic Festival has become the preeminent live exploration of the ideas that shape a changing nation, featuring conversations with the people at the center of the biggest stories. This fall, The Atlantic will bring all of America to the festival as it makes the marquee event virtual and free to attend—offering four days of news-making interviews, performances, film screenings, and conversations about the seismic challenges the country is facing, and what comes next.
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Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. Exceeded All Expectations
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November 30, 2020
From a production standpoint, the whole event was surprisingly splendid. A company that has no previous history has arguably done a better job with it COVID-19 setup than any of the established networks or top promoters. It looked great and helped make amends for the lack of fans in attendance. And more than anything, the whole thing was wildly entertaining.
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Lets Talk About This Surprisingly Good Production Value
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November 30, 2020
These fights actually look great. There is a lighting grid right above the ring — which probably wouldn’t work outside of the pandemic because it would block the view of fans — that is shining directly onto the fighters. All other lights are off, giving the fights a cinematic feel, like a better version of how the Barclays Center is lit for Brooklyn Nets games.
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Emmys flashback: Jimmy Fallon remembers opening show with 'Born to Run' 10 years ago
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Maureen Lee Lenker
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January 27, 2021
That aforementioned Glee cast joined Fallon on his last chance power drive, with the late Cory Monteith, Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Amber Riley, and Jane Lynch taking part in the musical opening alongside the likes of Tina Fey, Jon Hamm, and Betty White.
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New Yorker | Emmys Good Awards Show
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Emily Nussbaum
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September 20, 2020
It was an invigorating night at the Emmys—and not because the right shows won.
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Washington Post | Hallelujah
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Geoff Edgers
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September 20, 2020
James Brown, Marian Anderson, the Duke and Lena Horne. They weren’t there physically Friday night at the Kennedy Center, but their presence was undeniable during a star-studded concert marking this weekend’s opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Breakthrough Prize | Top Achievements in Science
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Janet Wootten
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September 20, 2020
Breakthrough Prize marks the 5th anniversary celebrating top achievements in science and awards more than $25 million in prizes at gala ceremony in Silicon Valley.
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Hollywood Reporter | Madonna
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The Billboard Staff
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September 20, 2020
When the 11th annual Billboard Women In Music event hits New York City this winter, royalty will be present.
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Billboard | Maren Morris
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Denise Warner
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September 20, 2020
Billboard Women in Music, which aired tonight (Dec. 12) on Lifetime, featured several performances by the honorees and even host.
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New York Times | $25 Million in Prizes
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Dennis Overbye
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September 20, 2020
$25 million in Breakthrough prizes given in Science and Math.
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Variety | Dwayne Johnson Honors Service Men and Women
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Elizabeth Wagmeister
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September 20, 2020
The celeb-studded music and entertainment fest is hosted by Johnson, who has military and Navy SEALs in his family. The multi-hyphenate icon’s production company Seven Bucks Productions is behind the TV special with Johnson’s producing partner Dany Garcia, Casey Patterson Entertainment, Don Mischer Productions and Spike TV.
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People Magazine | Dwayne Johnson Rock the Troops
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Ben Trivett
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September 20, 2020
Behind the scenes of Rock the Troops with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: 'We wanted it to be epic'
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Variety | Dwayne Johnson Rock the Troops
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Sarah Ahern
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September 20, 2020
The ratings are in, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s “Rock The Troops” broke a four-year record for Spike TV.
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ABC's 'Taking the Stage' special marks a tribute to black art
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Jaleesa M. Jones
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September 20, 2020
A-list stars include presenters Angela Bassett, Dave Chappelle, Tom Hanks, Samuel L. Jackson, Quincy Jones (also a producer, with Don Mischer), Janelle Monáe and Will Smith.
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ABC's 'Taking the Stage' Highlights African Americans' Contribution to American Culture
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Candice Williams
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September 20, 2020
Ahead of the special that features performances from Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx and Usher, legendary music producer Quincy Jones says tonight's program will cover some of the greatest music contributions that African Americans have made throughout the years.
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Variety | Taking the Stage
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Sarah Ahern
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September 20, 2020
Usher, Stevie Wonder, and Will Smith are among the all-star cast that gathered to perform for, speak on, and celebrate the recent unveiling of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 24.
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Philadelphia Tribune | Taking the Stage
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Kimberly C. Roberts
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September 20, 2020
ABC will present a unique and truly historic production when “Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America” premieres.
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Daily Herald | Patti Austin
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Jay Bobbin
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September 20, 2020
Patti Austin among many 'taking the stage' to inaugurate a Smithsonian museum.
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Vulture | Super Bowl
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Brian Moylan
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September 20, 2020
Football fans might not realize it, but plenty of Americans only attend Super Bowl parties for seven-layer dip, liberal drinking, and the nationally televised pop concert otherwise known as the Super Bowl halftime show.
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Mercury News | Super Bowl
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Peter Larsen
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September 20, 2020
Prince closed out his set in a downpour – while playing “Purple Rain” – and what you have is a Super Bowl halftime show for the ages.
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Emmys.com | Reflections
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Don Mischer
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September 20, 2020
My assistant called me at 6:30 and said, "You better check out what's happening on Twitter." I did. Our show was trending #1.
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NEW YORK TIMES I MICKEY’s 90th Spectacular
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Brooks Barnes
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September 20, 2020
Small and subtle are not the Walt Disney Company’s style. But a new effort to focus attention on one of its oldest characters, Mickey Mouse, is truly something to behold.
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Don Mischer On Importance Of Live Events In COVID-19 Era
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Don Mischer
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September 20, 2020
I feel I’ve been fortunate to have made a living doing something I truly love: producing and directing large live events ...
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