Lions finally giving fans, including Eminem, chance to cheer for a winner after decades of futility
Eminem stood alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson before the Detroit Lions hosted a playoff game for the first time in three decades, soaking up an electric atmosphere at Ford Field.
Jeff Daniels will host this yearโs Ann Arbor Folk Festival
Jeff Daniels will emcee the Ann Arbor Folk Festival for the second time. ANN ARBOR โ Actor and musician Jeff Daniels will emcee the 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival, The Ark announced on Wednesday. Lineup for the 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival. TicketsMember pricingSingle night passes: $20 livestream only; Silver Bundle $60 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $110 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $225 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $450 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. Public saleSingle night passes: $25 livestream only; Silver Bundle $75 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $125 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $250 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $500 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket.
Michiganโs Jeff Daniels backs Biden in blistering ad against Trump
Michigan native Jeff Daniels voiced a new ad backing Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, insisting that Michigan is better served with Biden. In fact, we donโt think heโs much of a man at all.โโMichigan deserves a president who believes in things like decency, honesty and respect." Daniels ends the ad by noting he has lived in Michigan for most of his life -- including right now -- and he voted for Biden. If you don't, retweet it twice. He has been attacking Trump for years, including last May, when he said a Trump 2020 win would be the โend of democracy.โRelated: Poll: Biden preserves lead over Trump in Michigan, including 32-point lead with seniors
Filmmaker Mike Young discusses his new movie โAdamโ
Adam, a new film from Mike Young, features actors Aaron Paul and Jeff Daniels, and it all takes place right here in Detroit. Young wrote the screenplay based off of Niskarโs journal entries. Young says he was drawn to the story by the notes of comedy that could be found in Niskarโs writing, even in the midst of tragedy. Young has worked in stand-up comedy for 20 years. Young hopes that the film can help bring the film incentive back to Detroit, which he says is an incredibly versatile filming location.
Jeff Daniels to perform at The Ark in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Jeff Daniels will perform a virtual concert at The Ark in Ann Arbor on July 27. The 8 p.m. concert will include original songs and personal stories from the actor, director and singer-songwriters stage and movie career. After the concert, there will be a 15 to 30 minute Q&A session where Daniels will answer audience questions. In 2019, Daniels visited Ann Arbor for the showing of his film Guest Artist, which was filmed in his hometown of Chelsea, Michigan. Related: Ann Arbor music hub hosts award-winning lineup during the Ark Family Room July concerts
Michigans Jeff Daniels to play ex-FBI director James Comey in Showtime series
Michigan native Jeff Daniels will play former FBI Director James Comey in an upcoming limited series on Showtime. Daniels will star along side Brendan Gleeson, who is playing President Donald Trump. The limited series, The Comey Rule, is slated to premiere in November, as a two-part, four-hour event. The series is based on Comeys best-selling book, A Higher Loyalty.According to Showtime, The Comey Rule is an immersive, behind-the-headlines account of the historically turbulent events surrounding the 2016 presidential election and its aftermath, which divided a nation. THE COMEY RULE is not a biopic of one man, but is instead the story of two powerful figures, Comey and Trump, whose strikingly different personalities, ethics and loyalties put them on a collision course.The cast also includes Holly Hunter as Acting AG Sally Yates, Michael Kelly (Tom Clancys Jack Ryan) as former FBI Director Andrew McCabe, Jennifer Ehle (Zero Dark Thirty) as Patrice Comey, Scoot McNairy (Halt and Catch Fire) as former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, Jonathan Banks (Better Call Saul) as former National Intelligence Director James Clapper, among others.