The Rogers Revue

Dr. Jennifer Stern explains that Mars is the next planet for human exploration, but why we need to live on the moon first.

Madame Tussauds DC Hosts Q&A With Special NASA Guest To Celebrate The 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing

July 25, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, Museums

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing, Madame Tussauds DC hosted a Q&A with NASA guest, Dr. Jennifer Stern. This month, as our nation celebrates the monumental feat by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins in 1969, Madame Tussauds DC took a different approach to connect the past with the future of space exploration. Dr. Stern, who specializes in the study of the atmospheric chemistry and surface of Mars, lent her expertise to explain how close we are to going back to the moon, and next stop Mars.

Premieres Friday, October 18

OFFICIAL FIRST LOOK: Hulu’s “Looking for Alaska”

July 23, 2019 TRR News Television, Television News

Looking For Alaska is an 8-episode limited series based on the John Green novel of the same name. It centers teenager Miles “Pudge” Halter (Charlie Plummer), as he enrolls in boarding school to try to gain a deeper perspective on life. He falls in love with Alaska Young (Kristine Froseth), and finds a group of loyal friends. But after an unexpected tragedy, Miles and his close friends attempt to make sense of what they’ve been through.

Universal Studios Hollywood Marks the Grand Opening of “Jurassic World—The Ride” with a Star-Studded Celebration

July 23, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment

Universal Studios Hollywood ushered in its new mega attraction, “Jurassic World—The Ride” with a grand opening celebration attended by stars of the JURASSIC WORLD films and of the new thrill ride, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard along with the film’s Director/Screenwriter Colin Trevorrow and Producer Frank Marshall. They were joined by Ron Meyer, Vice Chairman, NBCUniversal; Tom Williams, Chairman, Universal Parks & Resort; Karen Irwin, President & COO of Universal Studios Hollywood, and Mark Woodbury Vice Chairman, Universal Parks and Resort & President.

The Shore Leave 41 Interviews: John Glover

July 23, 2019 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Conventions, Interviews

For the third and final interview from Shore Leave 41, its time to bring it on home – seriously! Our final actor was raised on Eastern Shore – Salisbury, MD. He has an extensive career that has lasted more than four decades. From playing Bryce Harper is the Christmas cult classic Scrooged to playing an NYC Billionaire with creatures on the loose in his self-named building in Gremlins 2: The New Batch, this actor has carved out a name for himself in comic book world playing Lionel Luthor in Smallville and playing The Riddler in Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series & The New Batman Adventures. Ladies and Gents, I present to you – Towson Tiger alum John Glover!

The Shore Leave 41 Interviews: Aaron Ashmore

July 20, 2019 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment, Conventions, Interviews

In our second of three interviews at Shore Leave 41 in Hunt Valley, MD, I got the chance to talk with actor Aaron Ashmore. You have seen him at Jimmy Olsen in the WB series Smallville, Steve Jenks on Syfy’s Warehouse 13 and most recently in Killjoys. He’s also the brother of Shawn Ashmore, whom I have the honor of interviewing at Shore Leave 40 last year. For the first time visiting the DMV, we welcome Aaron with open arms!

Movie Revue: "The Lion King

Same Ole Song in The Lion King

July 19, 2019 Derrick Dunn Movie Reviews, Movies

Walt Disney Pictures gives one of its most beloved animated features a modern-day spin in The Lion King, from director Jon Favreau. The voice cast includes Donald Glover (Simba), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Scar), Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Nala) and, reprising his role from the original version, James Earl Jones as Mufasa. As with the original film, I wasn’t too fond of the remake.

Movie Review: The Farewell

Awkwafina Finds Her Breakout in the Magnificent “The Farewell”

July 19, 2019 Cortland Jacoby Movie Reviews, Movies

There seems to be one independent film a year that captivates critical attention, creating Oscar buzz a full nine months before the Oscar nominations even come out. This year that film seems to be The Farewell. It has everything critics and the Academy loves; representation, brilliant directing, sophisticated but not pretentious feel, based on a true story. However, it’s the film’s bittersweet nature and human story that could propel this film far.

Dean interviews JD McCrary and Shahadi Wright Joseph of The Lion King

McCrary and Wright Joseph Grace Their Presence in DC

July 19, 2019 Dean Rogers Interviews, Movie News

On today’s INTERVUE, it was the year 1994 that the epic Disney movie The Lion King roared its way into our lives. The story, the songs, the magic still resonates with us today. This weekend, we get to experience the magnificent adventure of Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa and the mighty Mufasa all over again with an updated version of the movie. I recently sat down with the youngest stars of the movie, JD McCrary and Shahadi Wright Joseph play the young Simba and Nala. We talked about Read more

Concert Revue: Nick Murphy (aka Chet Faker) At the 9:30 Club

Nick Murphy, Run Fast Sleep Naked

July 18, 2019 Alan Duckworth Music Reviews

The artist formerly known as Chet Faker, aka Nick Murphy, paired with the opening act Beacon at the 9:30 Club Wednesday evening. Nick Murphy is touring his new album Run Fast Sleep Naked. This is his first album since changing his moniker to his real name.

Liv Symone Talks About Aladdin

July 18, 2019 Lauren Beverly Interviews, Theatre

Disney’s “Aladdin” has been a fan favorite since it first appeared in movie theaters in 1992. Now, we get to see it onstage at The Kennedy Center, from now until September 7^th. I recently had a chance to speak with one of the stars of the show, Liv Symone about her role in “Aladdin,” her first national tour and her theater background.

Can you tell us how it feels to go on your first national tour?

It’s been an amazing experience. I’m not going to lie, at first I was very Read more