Selena Day | Cultural Events | Apr 16
On April 12, 1995, two weeks after Tejano singer Selena’s tragic death, George W. Bush, who was then governor of Texas, declared her birthday, April 16, as Selena Day in the state. Bush said that Selena represented “the essence of south Texas culture.”
Pirate TV Station Lucky 7 Hijacks Syracuse Airwaves with Screenings of Deep Throat, Rocky and Annie Hall | Apr 14 - Apr 16, 1978
The first known pirate TV station in America was Lanesville TV. Active between 1972 and 1977, Lanesville TV was operated by the counter-cultural video collective Videofreex from Lanesville, New York. However, the content aired during the Lanesville TV run were tame by comparison to a two-day VHF Channel 7 hijacking in the Syracuse, New York ….
Theatrical Screenings, Live Panels with Actors and Boxed Set Release Schedule for Documentary Enter the Clones of Bruce | Apr 10 - May 21, 2024
Severin Films and Alamo Drafthouse host a 21-market theatrical engagement of the documentary Enter the Clones of Bruce starting April 12, 2024 at Alamo Drafthouse in Los Angeles, California. Hong Kong actor Bruce Le, who appeared as one of the “clones” of Bruce Lee, is scheduled to make rare personal appearances at screenings in Los ….
Empire State Building Star Wars Takeover with Dynamic Light Show, Interactive Fan Experiences, Celebrities and Film Screenings | Mar 22 - Apr 30, 2024
The Empire State Building partnered with Disney Consumer Products and Lucasfilm for a Star Wars-themed, villains-inspired takeover in New York City that featured a dynamic light show, immersive experiences for visitors, character appearances, and participation from actor Hayden Christensen. Fans who visited the iconic building have the opportunity to immerse themselves into Star Wars galaxy ….
Original Japanese Theatrical Release of Anime Film My Neighbor Totoro | Apr 16, 1988
On August 8, 1988, Studio Ghibli and Toho, the Japanese distributor most famous for its Godzilla franchise, released the animated film My Neighbor Totoro, written and directed by legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki. My Neighbor Totoro becomes the fourth feature film to be based on his writing, after Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (1979), ….
Kill Bill: Volume 2 | U.S. Theatrical Releases | Apr 16, 2004
Cinefantastique is First Released a Fanzine by its 19-Year-Old Founder | Apr 16, 1967
Cinefantastique Magazine began as a mimeographed fanzine in 1967, then relaunched as a glossy, offset printed quarterly in 1970 by editor and publisher Frederick S. Clarke, who began producing the original fanzine at the age of 19. Intended as a serious critical review journal of fantasy, horror and sci-fi genre movies, the magazine immediately set ….
Clive "DJ Kool Herc" Campbell | Birthdays | Apr 16, 1955
Jamaican American deejay Clive “DJ Kool Herc” Campbell was the first of six children born to Keith and Nettie Campbell in Kingston, Jamaica. While growing up, Campbell witnessed the sound systems of neighborhood Jamaican parties called dance halls, and the accompanying dialogue of their DJs, known as toasting. He emigrated with his family at the ….
