GIVEAWAY: WIN a SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY DVD or Blu-ray Out October 5th

 Warner Bros. is excited to announce that SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY will arrive on 4k, Blu-ray and DVD October 5th!

ChiIL Mama's happy to partner up with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) on a giveaway to celebrate the release of “Space Jam: A New Legacy” on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. “Space Jam: A New Legacy” will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers. Got littles who are big fans? Enter below for your chance to win. Open to anyone in the continental US.

Space Jam: A New Legacy

COMES HOME FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

“A Looney Tunes adventure that will delight generations of fans.”

-Julian Roman, MovieWeb

Premium Digital Ownership debut early on Sept 3

4K, Blu-ray and DVD arrive on Oct 5

Witness the epic adventure of NBA champion and global icon LeBron James alongside timeless Tune Bugs Bunny when “Space Jam: A New Legacy” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on Sept 3. The film is directed by Malcolm D. Lee and (“Girls Trip,” “Night School”) from a screenplay by Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier & Keenan Coogler & Terence Nance and stars LeBron James and Oscar nominee Don Cheadle (the “Avengers” films, “Hotel Rwanda”). The film will also be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD beginning on Oct 5.

The film was produced by Ryan Coogler, LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Duncan Henderson, with Sev Ohanian, Zinzi Coogler, Allison Abbate, Jesse Ehrman, Jamal Henderson, Spencer Beighley, Justin Lin, Terence Nance and Ivan Reitman executive producing. The film also stars Khris Davis (“Judas and the Black Messiah,” TV’s “Atlanta”), Sonequa Martin-Green (TV’s “The Walking Dead,” “Star Trek: Discovery”), newcomer Cedric Joe, Jeff Bergman (“Looney Tunes Cartoons”) and Eric Bauza (“Looney Tunes Cartoons”).

On Sept 3, “Space Jam: A New Legacy” will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $29.99 and for 48-hour rental via PVOD for $24.99 SRP on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies.

On Oct 5, “Space Jam: A New Legacy” will be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. “Space Jam: A New Legacy” will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.

Additionally, Warner Bros. will continue its partnership with Nifty’s, the social NFT platform, to introduce a second collection of limited-edition NFTs inspired by the film.

“Space Jam: A New Legacy” will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.

SYNOPSIS

This transformational journey is a manic mashup of two worlds that reveals just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids. When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.’s digitized champions on the court: a powered-up roster of professional basketball stars as you’ve never seen them before. It’s Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life, that will redefine LeBron’s bond with his son and shine a light on the power of being yourself. The ready-for-action Tunes destroy convention, supercharge their unique talents and surprise even “King” James by playing the game their own way.

4K, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS

“Space Jam: A New Legacy” 4K UHD combo pack and Blu-ray contain the following special features: 

First Quarter: Game On

Second Quarter: Teamwork

Third Quarter: Out of This World

Fourth Quarter: The Looniest

Deleted Scenes

“Space Jam: A New Legacy” DVD contains the following special features: 

Deleted Scenes

ABOUT MOVIES ANYWHERE

Movies Anywhere is a digital movie platform that enables movie fans to discover, access, and watch their favorite digital movies in one place. Movies Anywhere brings together a library of nearly 7,500 digital movies from Sony Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Film, The Walt Disney Studios (including Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm), Universal Pictures (including DreamWorks and Illumination Entertainment) and Warner Bros., and will continue to expand the consumer experience as more content providers, digital retailers and platforms are added. By connecting participating digital retailers that include Amazon Prime Video, FandangoNOW, Google Play, iTunes and Vudu, movie fans can now bring together their digital movie collections (whether purchased or redeemed) in one place and enjoy them from the comfort of their living rooms, and across multiple devices and platforms, including Amazon Fire devices; Android devices and Android TV; Apple TV; Chromecast; iPhone, iPad and iPod touch; Roku® devices and popular browsers. Movie fans can also redeem digital codes found in eligible Blu-ray and DVD disc packages from participating studios and enjoy them through Movies Anywhere. Movies Anywhere – your movies, together at last.

ABOUT DIGITAL 

*Digital movies or TV episodes allow fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere, on their favorite devices. Digital movies or TV episodes are included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. With digital, consumers are able to instantly stream and download movies and TV shows to TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones through retail services. For more information on compatible devices and services go to wb.com/digitalmoviefaq. Consult a digital retailer for details and requirements and for a list of digital-compatible devices.

BASICS

PRODUCT SRP

4K UHD Combo Pack $49.98

Blu-ray $39.98

DVD $34.98

Digital Ownership: Sept 3, 2021

PVOD: Sept 3, 2021

4K, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: Oct 5, 2021 

DVD Languages: English, English-ADS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese

BD Languages: English, English-ADS, English ATMOS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese

4K Languages: English, English-ADS, English ATMOS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French,  German, German-ADS, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, Romanian, Hungarian, Hindi

DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Parisian French, Brazilian Portuguese

BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Parisian French, Brazilian Portuguese

4K Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Parisian French, German, German SDH, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Romanian, Greek, Hungarian, Hindi 

Running Time: 115 minutes

Rating: Rated PG for some cartoon violence and some language

DVD: DLBY/DGTL

Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD, DLBY/DGTL

4K: ATMOS TrueHD, DLBY/DGTL

The Credits

About “Space Jam: A New Legacy”

The film is directed by Malcolm D. Lee and (“Girls Trip,” “Night School”) from a screenplay by Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier & Keenan Coogler & Terence Nance and produced by Ryan Coogler, LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Duncan Henderson, with Sev Ohanian, Zinzi Coogler, Allison Abbate, Jesse Ehrman, Jamal Henderson, Spencer Beighley, Justin Lin, Terence Nance and Ivan Reitman executive producing

The ensemble stars NBA champion and global icon LeBron James alongside Oscar nominee Don Cheadle (the “Avengers” films, “Hotel Rwanda”), Khris Davis (“Judas and the Black Messiah,” TV’s “Atlanta”), Sonequa Martin-Green (TV’s “The Walking Dead,” “Star Trek: Discovery”), newcomer Cedric Joe, Jeff Bergman (“Looney Tunes Cartoons”) and Eric Bauza (“Looney Tunes Cartoons”).

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Proximity/The SpringHill Company Production, a Malcolm D. Lee Film, “Space Jam: A New Legacy.”

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video and digital distribution businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees. 

For more information check out: https://www.facebook.com/SpaceJamMovie and look for the hashtag #SpaceJamMovie across social media platforms.

Enter HERE for your chance to WIN!

Winner's choice of one “Space Jam: A New Legacy” Blu-ray $39.98 or DVD $34.98.  Open to anyone in the continental US. Winner will be drawn October 6th and notified via e-mail and also posted publicly at ChiILMama.com and on our social media platforms. 

Thanks to Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) for partnering up with ChiIL Mama on this sponsored post and providing us with our giveaway prize. 

REVIEW: THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND at The Marriott Theatre Now Playing Through November 7th, 2021

ChiIL Live Shows On Our Radar 

Terry James, Executive Producer 

Aaron Thielen, Artistic Director 

presents 

The Songs of Kander and Ebb 

Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, one of the most subscribed theaters in the nation, is re-opening with THE WORLD GOES ROUND, a musical revue featuring the songs of Kander and Ebb, the legendary musical duo. The cast includes several Broadway veterans as well as a host of talented Chicago favorites, so don’t miss this!

 All Production Photos by Liz Lauren unless otherwise noted

REVIEW:

By Bonnie Kenaz-Mara

Photo by B Kenaz-Mara

As the masked Marriot Theatre audience tentatively ventures out for an experiment in non social distancing, a lone steamer trunk and a ghost light grace a barren stage, an apt visual as Chicago area stages have been dark for over two years now. Audiences and actors alike have a lot to unpack, emotionally and physically, as we negotiate the new reality of theatre openings in the waning days of covid and this was a lovely way to begin again. The energy and happiness was palpable as the stage lights came to life and colorful costumes, props, and actors again populated the stage. 

Meghan Murphy

Things feel a bit daring with a packed house and no possibility of six feet of space between neighbors. Yet some experiences are worth a risk, and with vaccines and mask mandatory, a good portion of the theatre loving populace is tired of staring at their own walls and ready for some soul filling song and dance numbers. Marriot Theatre delivers. The World Goes Round is just the tonic for a pandemic weary populace. 

Even in a COVID-abridged version with no intermission, to reduce movement in and out of the theatre, this show packs an impressive score of toe tapping favorites as the audience is taken on a journey through Kander and Ebb’s virtual hit parade of songs including showstoppers “Cabaret,” “New York, New York,” “All That Jazz,” and “Maybe This Time.” The revue also covers numbers from Chicago, Funny Lady, Kiss of The Spider Woman, Woman of The Year and more. 

Photo by B Kenaz-Mara

Meghan Murphy, AKA: Big Red, has long been a favorite of ours here at ChiIL Mama and ChiIL Live Shows. It's such a joy to see her in a role where she's free to belt out the powerhouse vocals she does so well, and showcase both her range, and her iconic, retro style. The entire cast is top notch and a joy to see in action. 

Meghan Murphy

Break out your theatre garb and head on out for The Happy Time and All That Jazz. 

Isn't This Better than sitting around the house? Highly recommended. 

Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets, please call The Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or go to www.ticketmaster.com. Visit www.MarriottTheatre.com for more information. 

Bonnie is a Chicago based writer, theater critic, photographer, videographer, actress, artist and Mama. She owns two websites where she publishes frequently: ChiILLiveShows.com (adult) & ChiILMama.com (family friendly). 

Check Out The World Goes 'Round Promotional Video Here

Tony & Drama Desk Award-nominated Director and Choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge (Ragtime 2009 revival) will direct and choreograph the Marriott Theatre production.  Milgrom Dodge recently appeared on 2 episodes of Disney+ ENCORE!. She says, “In our newly reimagined production, five friends meet in an abandoned theatre after almost two years of not being able to do what they love most – Perform! The company reflects on what they’ve lost, re-visits meaningful relationships, re-creates their favorite numbers--with choreography that tips its bowler-hat to the great Bob Fosse--and sings their hearts out, as souls are restored with renewed hope for the future.” Associate Director/Choreographer is Josh Walden, who also served with Milgrom Dodge as Associate Director and Associate Choreographer for the Tony nominated Broadway revival of Ragtime and has choreographed many productions at the Kennedy Center, The Muny and more. 

The Artistic Associate for the production is Jonathan Butler-Duplessis. Musical Direction is by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson. The production will feature Set Design by Christopher Rhoton, Costume Design by Sully Ratke, Lighting Design by Jesse Klug, Sound Design by Michael Daly, Wig Design by Miguel Armstrong, and Properties Design by Sally Zack. Intimacy Consultant is Charlie Baker, Stage Manager is Michael Hendricks, Assistant Stage Manager is Richard Strimer and Musical Supervisor is Patti Garwood. 

Allison E. Blackwell & Joseph Anthony Byrd

Allison E. Blackwell

Allison E. Blackwell, a Marriott Theatre newcomer, returns to the Chicago area after playing Violetta in the World Premiere production of Pretty Woman: The Musical at the Nederlander Theatre. Allison has appeared in numerous Broadway productions including A Night with Janis Joplin (Aretha Franklin), Pretty Woman: The Musical (Violetta), The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess and Disney’s The Lion King. 

Joseph Anthony Byrd

Joseph Anthony Byrd is thrilled to be back at the Marriott Theatre where he was last seen as Jacob in La Cage Aux Folles. Joseph also appeared as Lola in Kinky Boots on Broadway and in the Broadway tours of The Lion King and Mamma Mia! 

Kevin Earley

Chicago native and Broadway veteran Kevin Earley has also appeared at the Marriott Theatre in productions including City of Angels, Pirates of Penzance (Jeff Nomination), La Cage Aux Folles, and many more. Kevin earned a Joseph Jefferson Award for The Balladeer in Assassins and played Tommy in Goodman Theatre’s production of Brigadoon. 

Meghan Murphy

Meghan Murphy has lit up the Marriott Theatre stage many times, most recently in Mamma Mia! (Tanya, Jeff Nomination), City of Angels (Oolie/Donna, Jeff Nomination), Sleeping Beauty (Magenta), & Footloose (Betty Blast). 

Amanda Rose

Amanda Rose & Joseph Anthony Byrd

Amanda Rose, also a Marriott Theatre newcomer, appeared in the Broadway and National Tour productions of Holiday Inn (Linda u/s), Wicked (Nessarose), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mrs. Bucket), Dr. Dolittle starring Tommy Tune, and Oklahoma! (Laurey).  

The performance schedule is as follows: Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.,with select Thursday 1:00 p.m. shows. Ticket prices range from $50 to $60, excluding tax and handling fees. Call for student, senior, and military discounts. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings there are a limited number of dinner-theatre packages available for purchase through the Marriott Theatre Box Office. To make a restaurant reservation, please call 847.634.0100. Reservations strongly recommended. Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets, please call The Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or go to www.ticketmaster.com. Visit www.MarriottTheatre.com for more information. The Songs of Kander and Ebb 

 

The cast includes Allison E. Blackwell, Joseph Anthony Byrd, Kevin Earley, Meghan Murphy, and Amanda Rose; with understudies Christian Denzel Bufford, Alanna Lovely Alexandra Palkovic, Allison Sill, and Trevor Vanderzee. 

Along with a growing coalition of leading Chicagoland performing arts venues, for the health and safety of our audiences, artists and staff, face masks and proof of COVID-19 vaccine or appropriate negative test are required for all patrons during the run of THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND. Additionally, to reduce movement in and out of the theatre, THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND will be presented by special permission in a COVID-abridged version with no intermission. Protocol details are available at MarriottTheatre.com. 

The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr. in Lincolnshire, presents THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND, the delightful musical revue featuring the works of John Kander and Fred Ebb, considered one of the most prolific and acclaimed Broadway musical creative teams of all time. The production will preview Wednesday, September 15th, open September 22nd, and close Sunday, November 7th. 

 All Production Photos by Liz Lauren unless otherwise noted 

Lifeline Theatre Kicks Off its 39th Season with Carmilla Episodic Audio Drama Through November 30, 2021

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Lifeline Theatre Kicks Off its 39th Season with 

Carmilla Episodic Audio Drama

Lifeline Theatre presents a three-part audio drama adaptation of J. Sheridan Le Fanu’s gothic  novella Carmilla, adapted by ensemble member Aly Renee Amidei, directed by Scott Cummins. Young  Laura is sequestered in a remote castle in Eastern Europe when a fortuitous carriage accident delivers a  mysterious house guest, the bewitching Carmilla. While the young women begin to find themselves  entangled in forbidden desire, a series of unexplained, grisly murders befalls the neighboring village and  woods. Could the legends be true…or is it merely superstition? A visceral feast for the ears, experience J.  Sheridan Le Fanu’s entrancing story that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. 

Carmilla, an audio drama, will run Saturday, Oct. 30 – Tuesday, Nov. 30 online. Beginning October 30, the  episodes will air week by week until the final episode at which point all will be available for listening until  November 30. Ticket holders will receive a password to a private webpage where the episodes will be  available for listening. The ticket price is Name Your Price (suggested donation of $20) for full access until  November 30. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 17 and can be purchased by visiting www.lifelinetheatre.com or by calling our box office at 773.761.4477. 

The complete cast and production team for Carmilla includes: 

CAST: Lifeline Theatre ensemble members Patrick Blashill (Father), Bilal Dardai (Henri/Andrej), & Jenifer  Tyler (Madam Perrodon/Mother); with guest artists David Adams (Martin/Peasant), Gabriela Diaz (Bertha/Janna/Peasant), LaQuin Groves (General Speilsdorf/Baron Vordeenburg), Destini Huston (Laura/Young Laura), Michaela Petro (Carmilla), & Joshua J. Razavi (Doctor Hesselius/Matska). 

PRODUCTION TEAM: Lifeline Theatre ensemble members Aly Amidei (Adaptor), Bilal Dardai (Audio  Drama Consultant), & Elise Kauzlaric (Dialect Coach); with Amelia Ablan (Production Manager), Keith  Conrad (Sound Designer/Engineer), Scott Cummins (Director), & Kate Reed (Stage Manager). 

ABOUT ALY RENEE AMIDEI (ADAPTOR)  

Aly Renee Amidei has been a member of Lifeline’s artistic ensemble since 2012 and originally adapted  Carmilla for Wildclaw Theatre in 2011. Most recently for the Lifeline stage, she adapted and costume  designed Bunny’s Book Club for the KidSeries. Other Lifeline credits include: adapting and designing Lester’s  Dreadful Sweaters and doing costumes for Fabel-ous! She is also a proud ensemble member at Strawdog  Theatre Company and Buffalo Theatre Ensemble. Her costume and makeup designs have been seen at  Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre, Irish Theater of Chicago, Magick Theatre in  San Antonio, Buffalo Theater Ensemble, Stage Left, Artistic Home, House Theater, Piven Workshop, and  Vitalist Theater. She is the assistant professor of costume design at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte  and her research focuses on designing for new works and re-envisioned classics. 

ABOUT SCOTT CUMMINS (DIRECTOR)  

Scott Cummins has been involved in over 90 productions throughout the United States either as an actor,  director and/or fight choreographer. He is an Artistic Associate for both WildClaw Theatre Company and  Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre, and a company member of Vs. Theatre Company. He directed the World  Premiere of Carmilla for WildClaw Theatre Company in 2011. Other Chicago productions include: the Midwest  premiere of Scenes From The Big Picture for Seanachai Theatre and I’m Spritual Dammitby Jennifer Weigel  for Route 66 Theatre. Most recently, he directed Pool Boy by Wendy Hopkins for Lost Angels Theatre in Los  Angeles, as well as True West at Vs. Theatre Company. 

Beginning Saturday, Oct. 30, the episodes will air week by week until the final episode at which point all will  be available for listening until November 30. Ticket holders will receive a password to a private webpage  where the episodes will be available for listening. The ticket price is Name Your Price (suggested donation of  $20) for full access until November 30. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 17 and can be purchased by visiting www.lifelinetheatre.com or by calling our box office at 773.761.4477. 

Now in its 39th season, Lifeline Theatre continues to explore, interpret, and reimagine books and other literary  works to create stories that move us beyond the margins of our own lives. Lifeline Theatre – Big Stories, Up Close. 

Lifeline Theatre’s programs are partially supported by A.R.T League Inc.; The Bayless Family Foundation;  Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation; Chicago CityArts, a grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs  and Special Events; The Common Cup; Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation; FGMK LLC; Flex Print,  Inc.; Lloyd A. Fry Foundation; Illinois Arts Council Agency; MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince;  The Polk Bros. Foundation; Rogers Park Social; S&C Electric Company Fund; Shaw Chicago; The Shubert  Foundation; and the annual support of businesses and individuals.