OVATION TV LEAPS INTO ITS THIRD ANNUAL “BATTLE OF THE NUTCRACKERS” HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING EVENT WITH FIVE INTERNATIONAL NUTCRACKER PRODUCTIONS
For the third year running, Ovation TV will ring in the holiday season with its annual “Battle of the Nutcrackers” programming event. Beginning Monday, December 7, Ovation TV, the only multi-platform network dedicated to art and contemporary culture, will showcase five vastly different productions from around the globe with the debut of “Battle of the Nutcrackers – World Games.” This year’s battle will be hosted by the talented Susan Jaffe, former prima ballerina at the American Ballet Theater.
“Battle of the Nutcrackers – World Games” includes the following titles:
Mark Morris’s Hard Nut – Monday, December 7, 8 p.m. ET/PT
Royal Ballet – Tuesday, December 8, 8 p.m. ET/PT
Casse Noisette Circus – Wednesday, December 9, 8 p.m. ET/PT
Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker – Thursday, December 10, 8 p.m. ET/PT
Béjart’s Nutcracker – Friday, December 11, 8 p.m. ET/PT.
FRAMED "PICTURE THIS"
(NOVEMBER 23 AT 8:00 P.M. ET/PT) The Three-Part Photography Competition Series will be Featured as Part of Ovation TV’s “FRAMED” Programming Event
Santa Monica, CA -- October 28, 2009 As the kick off to its popular “FRAMED” programming event, which includes documentaries on photographers and the art of photography, Ovation TV, the only TV network dedicated to art and contemporary culture, will premiere the three-part series Picture This beginning Monday, November 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. An innovative take on a reality/competition format, this series follows six talented photographers’ battle for the chance to have their photography exhibited at a major gallery along with a book publishing deal.
EVERYTHING IS ART: "Designer People: Chris Lee"
This episode offers an inside look at Singapore brand design company Asylum, founded by communication designer Chris Lee. Their portfolio of clients includes Levi’s, Motorola, The Marmalade Group, Sony and Microsoft among others.
LATER… WITH JOOLS HOLLAND, EP. 33/8
Appearing tonight on musician and host Jools Holland’s stage: The Killers This rock band from Vegas infuses slick hooks into an alternative rock sound. The Killers have dominated the rock and pop charts on both sides of the Atlantic with hits like “Mr. Brightside”, “Human”, and “Somebody Told Me”. Al Green The legendary R&B singer who created such classics as “Let’s Stay Together” and “I’m Still in Love With You” in the flesh. With a slew of hits under his belt and a place in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, Al Green radiates classic cool. Fleet Foxes This five-piece Seattle based band made a huge dent on the indie scene with their critically praised eponymous debut. Little Boots Brand new to the scene is Electro artist Little Boots, singer, musician and composer. This 25 year old spitfire commands the stage with confidence, and her hooks will have you humming along.
EVERYTHING IS ART "Better By Design: A Better Razor"
BETTER BY DESIGN: A BETTER RAZOR - In this episode, Dick Powell and Richard Seymour seek to design a razor that will appeal to both men and women, trying to combine the smooth shave of a wet razor with the go-anywhere convenience of an electric while keeping style, shape and functionality in mind.
