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Without My Father's Testimony, No One Would Know What Was Really Happening To The Men In This Photo
I first saw this photo on the walls of Yad Vashem, Israel's official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, in June of 2022. The image, which shows the round-up of Jewish men by Nazis in my father's town on September 12, 1939, is the most consequential photo in my book. Photo taken by unnamed Wehrmacht soldier on September 12, 1939 in Wieliczka, Poland; courtesy of Tomasz Wisniewski, Ph.D., Wisniewski Coll.
The silence of a Holocaust photograph is shattered by the eyewitness - Joel S. Poremba
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The Great Escape - Impressive PR & Planetary Group Presents
For the first time Impressive PR joins forces with US based promotions team The Planetary Group for an Alternative Great Escape Day Stage that brings together some incredible acts from all over the world.
Atmosphere drop their new single 'Holding My Breath'
“Holding My Breath” was preceded by singles “Bigger Pictures” and lead single “Okay,” which was praised by Stereogum, Consequence, Brooklyn Vegan, 2DopeBoyz, and FLOOD Magazine who wrote that "Atmosphere balance optimism, pessimism, realism, and all other -isms on their latest single.” The duo recently announced Summertime 2023, a North American tour with Slightly Stoopid, Sublime with Rome, and The Movement, which comes on the heels of their European tour, The ConTour.
US: Lainey Wilson leads the BMG 2023 ACM Awards nomination field
Award-winning BMG recording artist Lainey Wilson leads BMG 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) nominee field scoring major nominations in categories including Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year, and Song of the Year. Wilson, the most ACM Awards nominated female artist, received six total nominations.
Channel 4 gains rare access to care system with KIDS
Channel 4 has commissioned KIDS, 3x60’ documentary series, featuring unprecedented access to teenagers and their families in the care system. With the number of young people in care set to reaching a record 100 000 in the next decade, and increased pressure on the system and staff, there’s never been a more important moment to tell these stories. Until now, legal restrictions and risks, mean young people in care are rarely seen or heard.
Phil Spencer embarks on Great British Dog Walks
Property guru Phil Spencer is escaping to the country to enjoy a rural idyll with his four-legged friends, and some celebrity pals. In a new three-part series made by Raise the Roof Productions for More4, Phil is taking to the great outdoors with the newest addition to his family, German short-haired pointer puppy, Luna.
ITV - Big Brother confirms new hosts for ITVX and ITV2 2023 return - how to apply
ITV and Initial (part of Banijay UK) today confirm the new hosts for the forthcoming series of Big Brother and its companion show - AJ Odudu and Will Best - ahead of the show’s hotly anticipated return to ITVX and ITV2 later this year. The pair will share the iconic hosting role on the main show, presiding over the weekly evictions and quizzing housemates on all of the goings on in the world’s most famous house.
A song for a cause, clothing with a mission
Dark Pop musician Cory Cory signs with indie label Sky Titan Media and releases new song about battling a deep depression. Portion of proceeds to benefit and raise awareness for The SIMS Foundation. Sky Titan Medias’ Music Infused Clothing store will be featuring the brand new “Forever Falling” design and the special edition "Fractured" design based on the song "Throw" by Cory Cory starting May 9th, 2023.
Interview with Emun Elliott (Kenny) on the last series of Guilt
Is it nice to be back playing Kenny again? If it was up to me, I would play Kenny for the rest of my days. I was so lucky to be invited into the world of Guilt initially in the first series. Kenny really wasn't the type of character that I'd ever played before. Before, I was always like a goody baddy or a baddy goody character, who was right on the line of morality. But with Kenny, he's a follower, a real innocent and he's vulnerable. And I have such an affinity for him.
INTL: Statement on withdrawal of Gap Band Litigation
BMG STATEMENT ON THE DECISION OF THE HEIRS OF RONNIE J. WILSON AND ROBERT LYNN WILSON OF THE GAP BAND TO DROP THEIR LAWSUIT AGAINST BMG: On January 12, 2023 the heirs of Ronnie J. Wilson and Robert Lynn Wilson of The Gap Band announced - before serving any papers on this company - that they were suing BMG.
YNG Zuck To Dazzle At NFTYS With Exclusive Music NFT Drop and Immersive Live Performances
The NFTYS, an awards gala that celebrating the most innovative and creative minds in the NFT and Web3 space, has announced its partnership with breakout urban pop sensation YNG Zuck for an exclusive music NFT drop, immersive live performance, and more. The event, which will make its global debut on June 14, 2023, at 8 pm EST, is poised to be a major highlight of the year for those immersed in the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technology.
Meet the MasterChef 2023 Contestant Mirel - Week 3
Mirel, 34 is a hairdresser. Originally from Romania he now lives in North West London with his dog Pixie. How would you describe your style of cooking? “I would describe my cooking style as ‘Modern Vegan’ I’ve been a Vegan for over 12 years now so been exploring cooking vegan food for over a decade. My moto is “cook smart not hard” and my food is always inspired by the produce it is centred around.
Meet the MasterChef 2023 Contestant Michelle - Week 3
36 year old Michelle works as a special education needs assistant within a primary school. Born in Northern Ireland, she lives in Dundonald, Belfast with her husband and three daughters. How would you describe your style of cooking? “Home style cooking with an Irish twist using seasonal local produce. I really enjoy finding ingredients that I haven’t used before and creating new dishes and recipes.
Interview with Mark Bonnar (Max) on the last series of Guilt
What has Max been through, and more to the point, done, to get to this point? Max has spent the last year sleeping above the pub in Chicago, with the resident mice, wishing for better things. For him, it's a pauper’s existence and that's not something he’s used to. So of course, there's always something on the back burner with Max. And it proves so - as we find out very quickly. How has it been playing Max over three series? It's been an absolute joy, a total gift to play.
Guilt series 3 cast & Neil Forsyth tease revenge, redemption, shocks and surprises in final series
The third and final instalment of Guilt - the award-winning comedy drama written by Neil Forsyth (The Gold) returns to BBC Scotland, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Starring Mark Bonnar (Catastrophe, Line of Duty, The Rig and Unforgotten) and Jamie Sives (Chernobyl, Frontier, Game Of Thrones), the final part of the trilogy sees the brothers back together but enemies old, and new, cause them to seek ever more desperate solutions to their problems.
Interview with Phyllis Logan (Maggie) on the last series of Guilt
Are you happy to be back as Maggie in this series? Yes, absolutely! Because I was a fan of the show from watching the first series. I wasn’t in it but I just loved it. It was so exciting to be asked to then come and play Maggie. And then for it to go to a third series and to be reprising the role was just a joy. Do you like playing a criminal mastermind? What makes Maggie such an appealing character to play? It's quite out of my usual playing range. So yes, it's always nice to do something different.
Interview with Jamie Sives (Jake) on the last series of Guilt
Can you explain a little bit about what kind of guy Jake is and where we left him? Jake’s gone to America. Basically all that Jake needs in life is just to be able to pay for things. That's as far as his aspiration goes. He’s in love with Angie. He’s out of Edinburgh. He's on a new quest. So I think he's much happier than Angie and Max are at the lack of finance. He's okay with that. What is about his brother that you think Jake can’t let go of, despite being repeatedly conned by him?
"McGregor Forever" - First Look - Netflix
As UFC champion Conor McGregor embarks on the most important point of his career, McGregor Forever charts his epic journey back to the top of the UFC ladder. This documentary series is an all-access look at this controversial superstar, along with the deeper history of what brought him to this point. MCGREGOR FOREVER Launch Date: May 17, 2023 Synopsis: In 2021, Conor McGregor faced one of the most demanding years of his career. Three fights in twelve months with the eyes of the world watching.
"Ultraman" - Final Season Official Trailer - Netflix
The final season of the Netflix Series "Ultraman" starts streaming worldwide from May 11, 2023, only on Netflix! The tale of the Warriors of Light heads toward a climax riddled with mysteries! The "Ultraman" anime has garnered huge popularity both in Japan and around the globe since Netflix began streaming Season 1 in 2019 and Season 2 in 2022.
Netflix Offers First Look at 2023-2024 Animated Films Slate
Following its Academy Award win for GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO, and acquisition of Animal Logic, Netflix reveals details for nine must-watch animated films to be released over the next 18 months. Highlights include two new feature films coming in 2024: SAVING BIKINI BOTTOM: THE SANDY CHEEKS MOVIE and IN YOUR DREAMS, as well as an ensemble voice cast announcement for the summer 2023 release, NIMONA.
Kadrolsha Ona to Appear at Chiller Theatre April 28-30th
Kadrolsha Ona Carole (KO) Host of Hollywood Entertainment News & Queen of the Paranormal (R) will be appearing at Chiller Theatre on October 28th. - 30th at the Hilton in Parsippany, NJ. Chiller Theatre is one of the oldest pop-culture conventions with it being in its 30th year. Stars of yesteryear along with current movie stars & TV series stars all gather to greet and celebrate their fans. Check the convention's website for tickets, times, and schedules.
"The Witcher" Season 3 - Official Teaser - Netflix
This summer, everything changes. The Witcher Season 3 begins on June 29th. Official Teaser Trailer, First Look + Date Announcement The Witcher S3 Netflix today released a brand new teaser trailer, key art and first look images of The Witcher Season 3 which will launch this Summer. Volume 1 will include episodes 1-5 and will be released globally on June 29 and Volume 2 will include episodes 6-8, released July 27.
"XO, Kitty" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A new To All The Boys I've Loved Before story begins in the official trailer for XO, KITTY. Back for another adventure, this time her own, Kitty Song Covey thinks she knows everything there is to know about love. She'll soon realize that relationships are a lot more complicated when it's your own heart on the line. Watch XO, Kitty only on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/xokitty OFFICIAL TRAILER DEBUT Kitty is back for another ✨adventure✨ and this time it's her own.
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SYNOPSIS: Seventeen-year-old Aurora has been murdered at the high school during Cárdena's local festivities. Two investigations are opened in parallel: an official one by Civil Guard lieutenant Miguel Ángel and an informal one by his daughter Julia, the victim's classmate. Father and daughter will start to put the puzzle together and embark on a journey full of enigmas, clues and traps. CAST: Daniel Grao, Zoe Stein, Rebeca Matellan, Pablo Gómez-Pando, Javier Córdoba, Marta Vallés, Hugo Weizel.
Beacon Audiobooks Releases “My Name is Staszek Surdel
The improbable true story of a nine-year-old Polish boy’s Holocaust survival. This biography traces the Holocaust through the eyes of young Nathan Poremba and examines the difficult emotional and physical choices he had to make to survive. His father was murdered by the Nazis before his hometown went under deportation orders, so he made the heart-wrenching decision to flee his home in Southern Poland (Wieliczka) and leave his mother and sisters behind. Nathan’s story is one of resistance.
"Barbecue Showdown" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Barbecue Showdown is back, and the competition is bigger, and blazing hot! Eight of the best barbecuers from across the country will have to master the flame in an open fire playground, and create mouth-watering, boundary-pushing barbecue, for a $50,000 prize. Actress and comedian Michelle Buteau serves as host, and joins world-class BBQ judges Melissa Cookston and Kevin Bludso to crown the next great pitmaster. Barbecue Showdown Season 2 premieres May 26th, only on Netflix.
The silence of a Holocaust photograph is shattered by the eye Witness
The importance of telling each Holocaust story fully and truthfully cannot be understated. When it comes to the Shoah quite often what the eyes see in a photograph is but a small part of a much larger, different and darker story. On September 12, 1939 the German army, with the SS and Polish citizens engaged in a round-up of thirty-two Jewish men in Wieliczka, Poland. The below photograph shows the start of the round-up.
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