April Neale

Boise

Entertainment Producer, Idaho Today at KTVB-TV (Boise, ID)

Entertainment contributor and featured writer for Idaho Today on KTVB Channel 7 | Member: CCA, TCA, AWFJ, GALECA Nahant, MA. ☛ Boise, ID.

Articles

Josh Gates on the new "Expedition Unknown" that covers man-eating lions to a little-known WWII story

1 week ago | ktvb.com | April Neale

Globetrotting explorer Josh Gates embarks on his boldest and most daring adventures when an all-new "Expedition Unknown" season returns on Wednesday, June 18. Events from the past fuel Gates' intrepid curiosity, as his passion for exploration and telling a great story led him on a truth-seeking quest spanning five continents, promising a global adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Gates spoke with Idaho Today and teased us about what is to come.
ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS

2 weeks ago | awfj.org | April Neale

0 Flares 0 Flares × Equal parts moving and informative, the documentary Sally takes us inside the very private life of the late Sally Ride, our fearless Norwegian-American trailblazer who eschewed attention and fanfare. She died far too young, at age 61, from pancreatic cancer.
Exclusive: Idahoan Nathan Olsen faces the driest location yet in HISTORY Channel's "Alone"

2 weeks ago | ktvb.com | April Neale

The HISTORY Channel series Alone is the OG of survival competitions that put a solo human in a spot with zero creature comforts. The show's format involves the contestants enduring the elements in a remote location, with the last person standing winning a cash prize. In the first few episodes, we meet the ten contestants, learn their backstories, and scrutinize the ten pieces of wilderness gear they bring into the backcountry.
"Star Trek: Lower Decks" is now available on Blu-ray

3 weeks ago | ktvb.com | April Neale

Entertainment "Star Trek: Lower Decks" is now available on Blu-ray And it's in our Summer Viewing Party giveaway, courtesy of Paramount+ Author: April Neale Published: 4:42 PM MDT June 5, 2025 Updated: 4:42 PM MDT June 5, 2025 "Star Trek: Lower Decks" is a refreshing and delightful addition to the Star Trek universe.
Exclusive: Nat Geo directors on "Ocean With David Attenborough" documentary

3 weeks ago | ktvb.com | April Neale

Idaho Today spoke to directors Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey, and Colin Butfield ahead of the premiere of National Geographic Channel's "Ocean with David Attenborough." This film and the companion book (Hachette Books) come on Sir David's 99th birthday and are a phenomenal send-up of his remarkable career. Sir David's passion for the planet and his experience and authority are well served within this emotional, educational, and visually stunning film.
Barry Manilow to honor outstanding local Boise area music teacher

3 weeks ago | ktvb.com | April Neale

Fanilows of Boise take note: Barry Manilow announced today he will honor an outstanding music teacher in Boise on July 15 at the Boise ExtraMile Arena during his highly anticipated Last Arena Tour. Manilow’s foundation partnered with the arena to identify deserving high school music teachers to nominate for a contest to select Boise’s favorite music teacher. The winning teacher receives $5,000 in new instruments for their high school band.
Barry Manilow is back in Boise for "The Last Concerts"

3 weeks ago | ktvb.com | April Neale

Idaho Today heard from Barry Manilow about his farewell tour covering North America. It's been several decades since Barry graced a stage in Boise, and we wondered, does it look like we made it, after all? And for all the Idaho Fanilows out there (fans are known as "Fanilows," a nickname derived from the "Fanilow" episode of Will & Grace), you better secure your tickets fast! At a youthful 81 years of age, iconic singer Barry Manilow is calling the touring games quits.
HBO's The Gilded Age: New Money versus Old Money comes with a price

3 weeks ago | ktvb.com | April Neale

It's New money versus Old Money in New York City - as The White Lotus star Carrie Coon resumes her role as the very wealthy Mrs. Russell, and Chrstine Baranski resumes her place as the old money queen of NYC, as Agnes van Rhijn. Following the high drama that the Opera War brought to New York society in the Season 2 finale, the old guard of old-money New Yorkers like Christine Baranski’s Agnes Van Rhijn and Donna Murphy’s Mrs.
Nat Geo commemorates the 50th anniversary of JAWS with "Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story"

3 weeks ago | ktvb.com | April Neale

Idaho Today is celebrating National Geographic Channel's annual Sharkfest with a special viewing of the documentary event for the whole family! It's been 50 years since Steven Spielberg's iconic "Jaws" made us aware that we sometimes step onto an apex predator's dinner plate when we venture into the ocean. Sharks have gotten a bad rap and are certainly endangered, but summertime means more human coastal recreation when shark attacks are likely to happen.
ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS

3 weeks ago | awfj.org | April Neale

0 Flares 0 Flares × Light spoilersWomen worldwide put up with a lot of fucking bullshit thanks to the Orthodox interpretations of the male-enforced Abrahamic-based religions. But I digress. The riveting first feature film, Tatami, co-directed by Iranian and Israeli filmmakers Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir Ebrahimi, is based on actual events and is the story of Leila (Arienne Mandi), an Iranian judo athlete.