Friday, March 21, 2014

Around the Tubes: 3/21/14



I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases have been flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post will include blurbs on The Safecrackers, Pioneers of Television, Ray Donovan, Master of Sex, Lindsey Stirling, The Bright Smoke, Lorde, and Conan.

- When truTV debuts its brand new series The Safecrackers, the fascinating pair of Alabama locksmiths at the center of the show won't be the only ones on the hunt for hidden treasures. truTV is inviting viewers to put their own safe-opening skills to the test for the chance to win cash and prizes through the The Safecrackers Sweepstakes. During each of the first three episodes of The Safecrackers, which premieres on truTV Monday, March 24, at 10:00, truTV will reveal a four-digit combination. Viewers will then have until 4:59 a.m. (ET) the following morning to tweet that week's combination with the hashtag #ImASafecracker in order to be entered for the chance to win one of 30 weekly prize packs (10 each week) filled with cool truTV swag. Viewers who enter the correct codes for all three episodes will be entered for the chance to win the Grand Prize of $5,000. Complete rules and promo for The Safecrackers Sweepstakes are available here.

- Explore trailblazing moments of television history when Pioneers of Television returns to PBS, Tuesday, April 15, 2014, featuring standup comedians who landed sitcoms, TV doctors and nurses, standout comedic actors and those who broke the color barrier on television. Offering inside stories from some of America’s most beloved television stars, the fourth season of the Emmy-nominated series reveals intriguing behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating facts about television’s best-known and influential celebrities. The fourth season combines new interviews with legendary stars, such as Ray Romano, Bob Newhart, Robin Williams, Jimmie Walker, Leslie Uggams, Roseanne Barr and Dick Van Dyke, with never-before-seen images and timeless footage that continues to entertain TV viewers’ decades later.PIONEERS OF TELEVISION’s first-hand look at the medium is guided by the stories of television icons and their reminiscences about the iconic genres they helped popularize.

- Mark your calendars, Showtime announced its premiere date of its two sophomore programs. Ray Donovan will premiere Sunday July 13 at 9:00 followed by Masters of Sex at 10:00.

- For her upcoming album, Lindsey Stirling, a classically trained violinist who blends electronic beats, dance, animation, theatrics and visuals, chose PledgeMusic's direct-to-fan platform to take her fans on an incredible journey as she completes her highly anticipated collection of songs. Fans can pledge support to receive exclusive items such as signed posters and t-shirts and unique experiences such as a Google hangout on the set of her new music video, a personalized video and a Skype chat with Lindsey.

- Hailing from NYC, Mia Wilson and Quincy Ledbetter of The Bright Smoke create unique noir-blues inspired tunes, that combine influences ranging from Patti Smith, to Leonard Cohen, to Cat Power. God Willin’ is a powerful and emotional track, complete with a heart-pounding beat and an escalating intensity, is the first track off of the band's recently released EP, Virginia Et Al., the follow up release to their first full-length album Late For War. Take a listen below:



- The innovated hybrid publisher Riverdale Avenue Books is proud to publish the first book on Grammy winning artist Lorde. Lorde: Your Heroine: How This Young Feminist Broke All the Rules and Succeeded by New York Times bestselling author, Marc Shapiro examines the career of this 17 year-old New Zealand musician who just won her first two Grammys for her hit song Royals.

- Conan has announces Guest Line-up for Week of Shows from Dallas March 31-April 3. Check them our below:

Monday, March 31 – Adam Sandler and comedian Tig Notaro
Tuesday, April 1 - Seth Rogen and musical guest Phillip Phillips
Wednesday, April 2 - Simon Helberg and musical guest Eli Young Band
Thursday April 3 – Charles Barkley

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