Where Darkness Meets Light: SCATHED Is Redefining Fashion in Las Vegas
Profile · Fashion ·
From the Nevada desert to the runways of New York and Los Angeles, designer Aza Lethe is proving that Las Vegas has a place in the world of high fashion.
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Independent entertainment news covering the people behind Las Vegas film, television, music, theatre and live production — interviews, premieres, festivals and industry features.
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Las Vegas Is Making Movies. But Who Is Building the Industry?
Industry · Opinion ·
From Hollywood productions and high-profile premieres to an independent filmmaking community finding its own momentum, Las Vegas is approaching a critical moment in its entertainment history.
Asif Akbar’s Redemption Celebrates Its World Premiere at SAHARA Las Vegas
Premieres · Film ·
The 1980s crime thriller, shot largely in Las Vegas, debuted Oct. 1 at The Pool at SAHARA with its cast, filmmakers and a packed local crowd.
BATHORY: Julian Barris Brings One of History’s Darkest Legends to Life
Screen · Independent Film ·
Las Vegas filmmaker Julian Barris takes audiences into the blood-soaked world of one of history’s most notorious figures with BATHORY, a chilling reimagining of the infamous legend of Elizabeth Báthory.
Beyond the Entertainment Capital: The 48 Hour Film Project and Las Vegas’s Creative Future
Industry · Community ·
Inside AREA15’s 360-degree Portal, the Las Vegas 48 Hour Film Project celebrated its filmmakers — and a city building a creative ecosystem of its own.
Double Trouble: Hollywood Heist Comedy Filmed in Las Vegas Heads Home for Premiere
Premieres · Film ·
A Hollywood production featuring the McGraw sisters, Andrew Koji and Las Vegas headliner Shin Lim is returning to the city where cameras first rolled.
From Rap to Rock to Film: Ryo Wattson Keeps Evolving
Profile · Music ·
The Las Vegas artist known as urbloodybunny moves between hip-hop, rock and acting — and his next chapter is a heavier one.
Ethereal Metal: Inside Voice of Glass’ First Show as a Six
Music · Live ·
Six players, one stage, zero prior shows together — and a cohesion most bands spend years chasing. A night with Voice of Glass, and an afternoon inside the studio they call home.
Las Vegas Filmmaker Mary Patel-Gallagher Turns Fear, Trauma and a Demonic Cat Into Mouser
Screen · Independent Film ·
A locally produced psychological horror feature that won the Audience Award at Indie Vegas, picked up a screenwriting prize in Marina del Rey, and has now reached the hardest stage of all — distribution.
From Las Vegas Boulevard to the VMAs: Sam King Is Building a Career on Both Sides of the Camera
Profile · Music ·
The Las Vegas native has spent the past several years working both as a recording artist and as a producer for Chris Brown, Kehlani and Key Glock — and his biggest credit yet was shot on the Strip.
Apple TV’s Lucky Brings Hollywood to the Heart of Las Vegas
Premieres · Apple TV ·
Anya Taylor-Joy’s limited series premieres July 15 — shot in part inside Caesars Palace, and BTSLV was in the room for the exclusive first look.
Joe Lujan and the Ravage Reign Universe: Building Las Vegas’ Biggest Independent Cinematic Franchise
Profile · Independent Film ·
Outside the Hollywood studio system, filmmaker Joe Lujan has quietly built the Ravage Reign Universe — proof that original cinematic IP can be imagined, written and produced right here in Southern Nevada.
Yellowstone’s Cole Hauser to Bring Las Vegas Legend Benny Binion to Life in Blood Aces
Screen · In Development ·
The downtown Las Vegas legend who launched the World Series of Poker is heading to television — with Cole Hauser starring and Sylvester Stallone’s Balboa Productions and MGM Television behind it.
The Shot Series Gives Gun Violence Survivors a Voice on Tubi
Screen · Streaming ·
Inspired by true events and filmed in part in Las Vegas, the anthology drama trades detective work for the real stories of people who survived being shot — and the aftermath that followed.
From Addiction to Action: How Patrick Riglesberger Turned Friendship, Recovery, and a Love of Cinema into Meat Wagon
Profile · Local Filmmaker ·
Eight years sober and a decade deep in Nevada’s film scene, Patrick Riglesberger wrote his sci-fi satire in a single Saturday — a movie made to hang out with friends that became the last film ever shot at VU Studios Las Vegas.