# Press Coverage Cya connects audiences through shared live experiences. Browse press coverage of virtual film premieres, watch parties, comedy, ballet and filmmaker interviews. [Explore Cya](/) [Canonical HTML](https://cya.live/info/press-coverage) Published: 2023-11-01T17:29:20+00:00 Updated: 2026-09-10 ## [JERSEY Short Film to Compete at 16th Annual LA Femme International Film Festival](https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/JERSEY-Short-Film-to-Compete-at-16th-Annual-LA-Femme-International-Film-Festival-20201007) Broadway World Tv, 2020-10-08 The comedic short "Jersey," written by Margaret M. Spirito and directed by and starring Lisa Ann Walter will screen at the 16th Annual LA Femme International Film Festival on Saturday, October 17th, 6PM on the CYA Live… ## [Gerald Carpenter: State Street Ballet Streams Kipling](https://www.noozhawk.com/article/gerald_carpenter_state_street_ballet_streams_kipling) Noozhawk, 2020-07-21 The next live stream from the State Street Ballet will be an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic "The Jungle Book," choreographed by artistic director Rodney Gustafson, with an original score by Czech… ## [Jamie Kennedy to release "Stoopid Smart" comedy special on May 25th!](https://www.iconvsicon.com/2020/05/22/jamie-kennedy-to-release-stoopid-smart-comedy-special-on-may-25th/) Icon Vs. Icon, 2020-05-22 To coincide with the release and his 50th birthday on May 25, Kennedy will participate in a CYA livestream. ## [Dark Star Pictures' Documentary SCREENED OUT Partners With Gabb Wireless On Virtual Premiere Event](https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Dark-Star-Pictures-Documentary-SCREENED-OUT-Partners-With-Gabb-Wireless-On-Virtual-Premiere-Event-20200519) Broadway World TV, 2020-05-22 Dark Star Pictures' new documentary SCREENED OUT will have its world-wide premiere on Wednesday, May 20th at 4:30 pm PST/ 7:30 pm EST on the platform cya live. ## [Love Is Quarantine: Greek Style Finale Watch Party Event Live Online May 14](https://www.thenationalherald.com/usa_nextgen/arthro/love_is_quarantine_greek_style_finale_watch_party_event_live_online_may_14-306222/) The National Herald, 2020-05-14 COLUMBUS, OH – The finale of Love Is Quarantine: Greek Style will be live streaming on the CYA Live platform on Thursday, May 14, 8 PM EST, and will also debut on Instagram TV on Friday morning. ## [Filmmaker Nicole Conn On Promoting Her New Film And Caring For A Child With Special Needs During COVID-19](https://www.forbes.com/sites/mollysprayregen/2020/05/05/filmmaker-nicole-conn-on-promoting-her-new-film-and-caring-for-a-child-with-special-needs-during-covid-19/#2cdf891831d3) Forbes, 2020-05-06 Conn is grateful that the film made its way through the festival circuit before lockdowns began, but now, she is also thankful to have time to connect with fans. ## [CYA LIVE OFFERS TREKKIES A TRULY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE WITH AN ONLINE VIEWING OF STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN.](https://flickdirect.com/news/6242/cya-live-offers-trekkies-a-truly-unique-experience-with-an-online-viewing-of-star-trek-ii-the-wrath-of-khan/article.ashx) FlickDirect, 2020-04-29 In a time of social distancing, Cyalive.com has become one of the many social outlets that still allows us to connect with others while enjoying some of our favorite films. On Saturday, April 18, 2020, they had director… ## [Interview With Filmmaker Nicole Conn](https://www.curvemag.com/us-home/interview-with-filmmaker-nicole-conn/) Curve Magazine, 2020-04-29 Nicole Conn has been a die-hard romantic, classical pianist and black and white film fan from the age of nine and an avid reader and writer since the age of six. Her latest and seventh film as a writer/director, “More… ## [Interview: Trekspert Mark Altman Talks ‘Wrath Of Khan’ Screening, ‘Free Enterprise II’, And Future Of Star Trek](https://trekmovie.com/2020/04/23/interview-trekspert-mark-altman-talks-wrath-of-khan-screening-free-enterprise-ii-and-future-of-star-trek/) TrekMovie.com, 2020-04-24 Mark A. Altman is hosting a virtual screening this Saturday at 5 PM of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan with his Inglorious Treksperts cohost Daren Dochterman, on CYA.Live (in association with Paramount Pictures). Altman… ## [Paramount Opens The Vault For New Line Of Classic Blu-rays, Theatrical Re-Releases And Weekend Virtual Screenings In The Age Of Coronavirus](https://deadline.com/2020/04/paramount-fatal-attraction-elvis-presley-rerelease-1202916614/) Deadline, 2020-04-24 More directly tied to the new age of quarantining, Paramount is also getting into the virtual screening business — for the bargain-basement price of $1.99 to access CYA.LIVE, where fans can watch and participate via text… ## [AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER, WATCHING TOMMY BOY WITH DIRECTOR PETER SEGAL AND FANS](https://flickdirect.com/news/6233/an-experience-to-remember-watching-tommy-boy-with-director-peter-segal-and-fans/article.ashx) FlickDirect, 2020-04-20 I'm sure I'm not the only one who misses going to a movie theater during this time of quarantine. Yes, there is something to be said for seeing a film how the director intended - full screen with the scent of popcorn in… ## [This Weekend’s Live-Streaming Events: Lady Gaga’s Star-Studded Special and More](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/17/arts/live-streaming-events-concerts-coronavirus.html) The New York Times, 2020-04-17 For the 25th anniversary of the Chris Farley, David Spade comedy “Tommy Boy,” Paramount Pictures will be offering a virtual screening event hosted the film’s director, Peter Segal. (Segal will likely reflect on his… ## [Paramount Hosting Live Virtual Screening Of Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan](https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/paramount-running-live-star-trek-ii-wrath-khan-event-month/#vuukle-emote) We Got This Covered, 2020-04-17 Often considered to be the best entry in the Star Trek movie series, 1982’s Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan stands up to multiple viewings. From the stripped down plot, a departure from the more philosophy-heavy Star… ## [When and where to watch Lady Gaga’s ‘One World’ concert — plus must-see TV, movies, and streaming events this weekend](https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/when-is-lady-gaga-one-world-concert-mrs-america-babyface-teddy-riley-versuz-20200416.html) The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2020-04-17 Paramount Pictures launches a series of virtual screenings with this 1995 Chris Farley-David Spade comedy, streaming online 8 p.m. Saturday at CYA.LIVE. It’s free, and viewers can interact via text and video with the… ## [WIRE BUZZ: NANCY DREW S1 FINALE SLEUTHS EARLY; DISNEY+ TEASES PROP CULTURE; MORE](https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/nancy-drew-finale-prop-culture-wrath-of-khan) SYFY WIRE, 2020-04-16 For Star Trek fans who could use some more excitement in their life, at least since Picard wrapped up its first season, look no further than a special encore of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. ## [Paramount Presenting Online Screenings of Classic Catalog With Guest Hosts](https://www.mediaplaynews.com/paramount-presenting-online-screenings-of-classic-catalog-with-guest-hosts/) Media Play News, 2020-04-16 Paramount is presenting a series of virtual screenings that will be streamed online at CYA.LIVE, allowing viewers to watch and interact via text and video with other fans, as well as special guest hosts, for $1.99 per… ## [Watch ‘John Wick’ with Jamie Lee Curtis—and other free live-streaming events during quarantine](https://www.fastcompany.com/90491054/watch-john-wick-with-jamie-lee-curtis-and-other-free-live-streaming-events-during-quarantine) Fast Company, 2020-04-16 Watch ‘John Wick’ with Jamie Lee Curtis—and other free live-streaming events during quarantine. Some studios are hosting free live-streaming events to recreate the communal viewing experience and raise money for COVID-19… ## [Paramount Virtual Screening Events Include 25th Anniversary of Tommy Boy](https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1131498-paramount-virtual-screening-events-include-25th-anniversary-of-tommy-boy) ComingSoon.net, 2020-04-16 Paramount is planning to present a series of virtual screenings that will be streamed online via CYA.LIVE, allowing viewers to watch and interact via text and video with other fans, as well as special guest hosts. ## [Paramount Holding Live Virtual Screening Of ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan’ On April 25th](https://trekmovie.com/2020/04/15/paramount-holding-live-virtual-screening-of-star-trek-ii-the-wrath-of-khan-on-april-25th/) TrekMovie.com, 2020-04-15 Paramount Holding Live Virtual Screening Of ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan’ On April 25th ## [Book chats, karaoke, long-distance seders: 10 ways to connect virtually with family and friends](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-03-19/coronavirus-tips-virtual-bookclub-game-night-dinner-party) Los Angeles Times, 2020-03-19 "The loss of sports is huge," Janet Tscha says, adding that "The Skating Lesson" has upped its watch parties from one to three a week to fill the gaping void left by canceled games and competitions. ## [Iconic Club Graced by Rolling Stones Is Rewired for the 21st Century](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-03-12/wekerle-re-opens-el-mocambo-toronto-for-age-of-live-streaming) Bloomberg, 2020-03-12 Iconic Club Graced by Rolling Stones Is Rewired for the 21st Century Flashy ex-trader Michael Wekerle revives Toronto’s legendary live music venue El Mocambo for the age of livestreaming. ## [An inside look at the brand-new El Mocambo in photos](https://nowtoronto.com/music/features/el-mocambo-toronto/) Now Magazine, 2020-03-04 In partnership with a new company called CYA Live, the entire venue has been wired, from the stages to the green room, for high-quality recording and live streaming. The whole venue is "4K audio ready" and can handle 900… ## [Old club, new tech: Financier Michael Wekerle tries a different spin on music at Toronto’s El Mocambo](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-torontos-el-mocambo-and-cya-team-up-for-the-clubs-much-anticipated/) The Globe and Mail, 2020-01-02 Sami Siddique, founder and CEO of cya.live, is photographed outside the El Mocambo Tavern on Dec. 31, 2019. The venerable Toronto club will be reopening in 2020, and CYA will be streaming events from the El Mocambo. ## [Medium.com - Cya Live launches Movie Night Live](https://medium.com/@marknwoo/cya-live-launches-virtual-movie-theatre-featuring-movie-night-live-with-paramount-pictures-1765a273f9d5) Medium, 2019-09-25 ## [YouTube preview of Grease online movie party with Frenchy (Didi Conn)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fevFUzLtZy8) 2019-09-25 ## Your questions, answered. **What kind of press coverage is collected here?** This Cya page gathers coverage of film, comedy, ballet and other online entertainment experiences. Stories include virtual premieres, watch parties and filmmaker interviews. **Does the page include coverage of film festivals?** Yes, the Cya press collection includes a story about JERSEY at the LA Femme International Film Festival. 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