Entertainment
Smirnoff Making It The Best Summer EVER
This is going to be the BEST. SUMMER. EVER. After the year we’ve had, we deserve it! That’s why Smirnoff Red, White & Berry is teaming up with actor, comedian, and game show host, Anthony Anderson, and some other special guests, to give away 2,021 of the best summers ever with epic trips and dream experiences as part of the brand’s new summer-long “Smirnoff Summer of 2,021 Dreams” Promotion.
Kicking off today through August 5, 2021, anyone 21+ across the continental 48 states can go to www.Smirnoff.com/2021Dreams and tell us how you want to live your best life this summer for a chance to win one of 2,021 dreams. Prizes will be awarded throughout the summer months via both a contest and a sweepstakes, starting with Smirnoff giving three lucky winners their very own custom designed campers in time for Memorial Day Weekend. At each location, our lucky winner may receive the keys to their new mobile digs in a special prize award ceremony and you never know who will show up.
Details to be confirmed but Smirnoff will work with a variety of its famous friends to enhance the following contest prizes:
● An epic private flying and sightseeing experience for one lucky consumer and some of their closest friends.
● The ultimate summer yacht experience.
● A one-of-a-kind backyard BBQ and concert with a performance by a notable music artist.
● Various outdoor activities and experiences – from Paddleboarding lessons to curated bike trips.
● A custom Smirnoff Red, White & Berry home bar - the very same one that Anthony Anderson will be receiving!
● A weekend getaway with travel credits for flights and hotels (up to $5,000 each).
● Coolers, mini fridges and so much more!
Apr 5th
Bulleit Partners To Create Eco-Friendly Cocktail Kit
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, American Forests and Cocktail Courier have teamed up to create a limited-edition eco-friendly Earth Day Cocktail Kit in celebration of Earth Month and Earth Day 2021. Available now on Cocktail Courier, Bulleit will be donating 22% of sales of kits during the month of April (projected to be $10,000) to American Forests in honor of Earth Day on April 22. This donation comes on the heels of the brand’s commitment to plant one million trees over the next five years in partnership with American Forests.
About the Kit: Made with sustainably sourced ingredients and compostable materials, the Bulleit x American Forests Earth Day Cocktail Kit is available in both classic and mini sizes, and contains everything whiskey lovers 21 and older need to craft a delicious and eco-friendly “Sip of Paradise” cocktail at-home, created by bartender Carley Gaskin, including award-winning Bulleit Bourbon, pineapple cordial and citrus stock garnished with a dehydrated lemon wheel. Each kit also contains sustainable at-home bartending tips printed on seed paper, so cocktail and environmental enthusiasts can begin to plant and grow their own garnish gardens at-home, just in time for the warmer months, as well as two upcycled Bulleit-branded rocks glasses in the classic kit size only.
Apr 5th
Turn Up The Tempo With Some Sweet Merch
Tempo Storm is a global professional esports franchise at the forefront of the industry, leading strategic minds across the vast field of gaming. They are now looking to share with you some sweet merch this holiday season. One lucky winner can win a few shirts. All you need to do is follow me HERE on Twitter for a chance to win some sweet shirts. Good luck
Founded by Andrey Yanyuk (“reynad”) out of his own pocket, the roster now stands among the most decorated of teams in esports and features some of the best competitors and broadcast personalities in PUBG MOBILE, Hearthstone, Magic: The Gathering, Shadowverse, Rainbow Six Siege, Super Smash Bros., PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, Brawl Stars, Summoners War, and FIFA.
Despite its various championship titles, the franchise operates as much more than just a competitive team—Tempo is one of the largest esports media companies in the world. Its Hollywood studio is home to innovative, bleeding-edge productions including events, tournaments, and gaming content for one of the highest-trafficked websites in the space. Tempo also continues to deliver best-in-class live content with its proprietary mobile production abilities.
Tempo Storm, the esports franchise and gaming entertainment organization led by CEO Andrey “reynad” Yanyuk, announced today the expansion of its merchandise line with a new collection that includes various graphic t-shirts. Created in collaboration with several talented international artists, the line will explore streaming, gaming, and internet culture with artists that have inspired the Tempo team. Fans can purchase items from Tempo’s new merch line HERE!
The first collaboration will kick off with designs from Andre Rojas, (a.k.a. SrGrafo), one of the most popular artists on Reddit. Rojas gained a significant following on the online global community platform beginning in January 2019 after his series of webcomics reflecting various internet trends went viral. Alongside posting his popular artwork daily, Rojas also hosts weekly meme contests based on his comics on his Reddit page.
All net profits from sales will be donated to The Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships. The new line, printed on 100% recycled cotton, is proudly made in Los Angeles, CA.
“Working with Tempo to design this new line for their latest collection has been quite fun,” said Rojas. “I’m looking forward to seeing people wearing my designs.”
“Since we’ve been expanding and evolving our brand, we wanted to release an apparel collection that our fans haven’t experienced before,” said Ryan Wagner, Tempo’s Brand Manager. “And with all of the current events happening in our socio-political environment, it was important for us to support an organization like the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to help advocate for our vulnerable communities and end systemic racism.”
In addition to the new lineup, Tempo’s first-ever face mask is also available now as part of the #GamersMasks4Masks campaign to help fight the spread of COVID-19. For every mask purchased, all profits will be used to fund the production of two additional masks that will be donated to hospitals, medical facilities, and frontline workers in the Los Angeles area.
Nov 29th
Kevin Garnett Wants You To Stay Hydrated And Royal
Sports are back and so is Crown Royal, doubling down on its responsible drinking commitment and bringing the Crown Royal Water Break beyond football and to all sports with the help of sports royalty and 15-time All-Star, MVP and NBA champion Kevin Garnett. Crown Royal believes being a royal fan this season means staying safe, generously supporting your community and drinking responsibly while rooting on your team. That’s how to Crown Your Game Day.
Even at home, you still get to enjoy your favorite game day cocktails. Just remember: to take a Water Break in between to stay hydrated. Don’t be that guy or girl that ruins game day for your friends and family - Stay Hydrated, Stay Royal. As fans host Game Day from home, Crown Royal will continue to encourage fans to elevate their game day spreads and cocktails to take Game Day to a new level. Thanks to “Crown Your Game Day Spreads,” fans will never miss an opportunity to pair their favorite local game day eats with Crown Royal, team-inspired signature cocktails. Visit crownroyal.com/game-day for inspiration. Also, see below for cocktail assets.
Sep 10th
Own The Action Packed Film 1917 On March 24th
1917, the critically acclaimed, multi-award winning action spectacle including Academy Award® winner for Best Cinematography arrives on Digital March 10, 2020 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM and DVD March 24, 2020 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Hailed as “One of the most extraordinary cinematic achievements of the year” (JoBlo), the universally acclaimed film combines groundbreaking film making, memorable performances, and an unforgettable insight into the human experience against the shattering background of war. Additionally an Oscar® winner for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound Mixing, 1917 is “a new war movie classic” (NY Post).
In 1917 at the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (MacKay) and Blake (Chapman) are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers—Blake’s own brother among them. 1917 comes to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM and DVD with bonus content showcasing the incredible craft and artistry behind the immersive feature, including a detailed look into the production design, how the film engineered a one shot, 360-degree format and interviews with the cast and crew.
In 1917, Academy Award®-winning director Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Spectre, Skyfall) brings his Golden Globe® and BAFTA award-winning directorial performance to a script co-written alongside Krysty Wilson-Cairns (“Penny Dreadful”). The film stars breakout actors George Mackay (Captain Fantastic, Pride, Sunshine on Leith) and Dean-Charles Chapman (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”). Accompanying Mackay and Chapman are standout performances by Mark Strong (Tinker Tailor, Kingsman, The Imitation Game), Andrew Scott (“Fleabag”, Sherlock, Spectre), Richard Madden (Netflix’s “The Bodyguard”, Rocketman, HBO’s “Game of Thrones”), Colin Firth (The King’s Speech, Kingsman, Bridget Jones) and Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, Dr. Strange, The Imitation Game). The film was produced by Mendes, Pippa Harris (“Penny Dreadful”, “Call the Midwife”), Jayne-Ann Tenggren (Spectre, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close), Callum McDougall (Spectre, Skyfall, Casino Royale) and Brian Oliver (Rocketman, Black Swan).
Mar 13th
New Stranger Things Trailer For Season 4
“We’re excited to officially confirm that production on Stranger Things 4 is now underway — and even more excited to announce the return of Hopper! Although it’s not all good news for our “American”; he is imprisoned far from home in the snowy
wasteland of Kamchatka, where he will face dangers both human…and other. Meanwhile, back in the states, a new horror is beginning to surface, something long buried, something that connects everything….
Season 4 is shaping up to be the biggest and most frightening season yet, and we cannot wait for everyone to see more. In the meantime — pray for the American.”
From Russia with love,
The Duffer Brothers
Feb 14th
Bring Home All The Fast Paced Action With FORD V FERRARI
Matt Damon and Golden Globe Nominee Christian Bale star in this “thunderously exciting” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) film based on the remarkable true story about Ford Motor Company’s attempt to create the world’s fastest car. American car designer Carroll Shelby (Damon) and the fearless British-born driver Ken Miles (Bale), together battled corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car and take on Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.
Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes critics and fans alike have raved about this epic underdog tale that will keep your heart pounding from start to finish. Add FORD V FERRARI to your digital collection on Movies Anywhere and buy it on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD to add a piece of history to your film collection.
FORD V FERRARI Digital Bonus Features:
- “The 24 Hour Le Mans: Recreating the Course” Featurette – Discover how the climactic race of the film was achieved, from recreating the track to capturing and editing all the action.
- Pre-Vis: Daytona & Le Mans Races – These animated pre-visualization sequences worked as a roadmap for filmmakers throughout production.
- “Bringing The Rivalry to Life” * – Go behind the scenes of the film with this 8-part, 60-minute documentary.
- Matt and Christian: The Conversation (iTunes Extras exclusive) – Sit down with Christian Bale and Matt Damon for an intimate reflection on the making of the film.
Feb 12th
Bulleit Brings Out All The Stars
As the latest stop on its nationwide-tour of the Bulleit 3D Printed Frontier Experience, Bulleit brought its 3D Printed Bar, some of the world’s first 3D printed cocktails and a Bulleit NEON in A Bottle, film-inspired art installation by the ‘Neon Queen’ Lisa Schulte to the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica today Saturday, February 8th.
Now in its 35th year, the Film Independent Spirit Awards is an acclaimed award show that brought together the most boundary-pushing talent from this past year’s independent films across the globe including Hustlers, Parasite, Uncut Gems, Marriage Story, Waves, Honey Boy, Luce and more.
Those who attended were Jennifer Lopez, Laura Dern, Greta Gerwig, Rachel Brosnahan, Adam Sandler and more.
Feb 10th
DC Universe Launches The DC Daily Podcast
DC UNIVERSE has launched an extension to its ongoing free-to-view web series, The DC Daily Podcast. Debuting new episodes twice a week and featuring celebrity guests and creators geeking out about all things DC, fans will get behind-the-scenes access to DC’s most talked-about comics, TV series, films, collectibles, games and more.
Every Tuesday morning, the “DC Daily Interviews” edition of The DC Daily Podcast includes expansive, long-form interviews, straight from the set of DC Daily. Including in-depth discussions with legacy creators, classic voice actors, on-screen stars, and more, “DC Daily Interviews” will be a must-listen for inside stories and never-before-revealed details that fans will love to hear. Upcoming guests include JOKER Academy Award-Nominated Cinematographer Lawrence Sher, ARROW’S Katie Cassidy and Juliana Harkavy, and comic book legend Brian Michael Bendis.
On Fridays, The DC Daily Podcast releases “DC Daily Weekly” episode, featuring DC Daily regulars Amy Dallen, Samm Levine, Clarke Wolfe, Hector Navarro, Whitney Moore, Sam Humphries, and more, giving their hot takes on the biggest headlines from DC, plus diving deep on favorite stories and characters from throughout the DC Universe.
Fans do not need to be members of the DC UNIVERSE digital subscription service to have access to DC Daily or The DC Daily Podcast.
Feb 4th
DC UNIVERSE Members To Receive Early Access To Birds Of Prey
Leading to the big screen release Birds of Prey (and the Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), DC UNIVERSE members will have early access to the film before its official release on February 7.
Members of the digital subscription service will be some of the first to witness the latest adventures of Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) via limited special advanced screenings taking place Tuesday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 5 in over 30 cities across the country.
The series of fan screenings specifically created to provide early access to DC UNIVERSE subscribers will begin in Los Angeles, San Francisco and in New York’s Times Square on February 4. All other DC UNIVERSE screenings will take place on February 5 in cities including Chicago, Washington D.C, Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Houston, and Boston.
Starting on January 31, DC UNIVERSE members will be personally provided with a link to RSVP to the limited event. Those who are not yet subscribed to DC UNIVERSE still have the opportunity to sign-up to take advantage of this exclusive offer by visiting https://www.dcuniverse.com/.
Jan 29th