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FX Announces Its First Documentary Film AKA JANE ROE

FX has acquired its first ever documentary feature film, AKA Jane Roe, the revealing story of Norma McCorvey who was 'Jane Roe' in the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling on abortion rights. AKA Jane Roe will premiere Friday, May 22 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FX and be available the next day on FX on Hulu.

The Academy Invites 842 To Membership; 50% Are Women

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 842 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. The 2019 class is 50% women, 29% people of color, and represents 59 countries. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy's membership in 2019.

Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Announces Feature Film Lineup

The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today unveiled its feature film lineup. Continuing its tradition of elevating exceptional storytelling rooted in today's global film communities, the 18th annual Festival will showcase debut works from emerging talent and new works from notable filmmakers. The program includes discoveries, comedies, music-centered, political and social films. The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 24 - May 5.  

Neon Buys Aretha Franklin Documentary 'Amazing Grace'

According to Variety, Neon has bought the North American rights to Aretha Franklin's documentary Amazing Grace.

Tribeca Film Festival Shares 2018 Feature Film Program

The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, revealed its feature film lineup championing the discovery of emerging voices and celebrating new work from established filmmaking talent. To close the Festival, Tribeca will World Premiere The Fourth Estate, from Oscar®-nominated director Liz Garbus, which follows The New York Times' coverage of the Trump administration's first year. The Centerpiece Gala will be the World Premiere of Drake Doremus' sci-fi romance Zoe starring Ewan McGregor, Lea Seydoux, Rashida Jones, and Theo James. The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 18-29.

The 17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Reveals Feature Film Lineup

The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, revealed its feature film lineup championing the discovery of emerging voices and celebrating new work from established filmmaking talent. To close the Festival, Tribeca will World Premiere The Fourth Estate, from Oscar®-nominated director Liz Garbus, which follows The New York Times' coverage of the Trump administration's first year. The Centerpiece Gala will be the World Premiere of Drake Doremus' sci-fi romance Zoe starring Ewan McGregor, Lea Seydoux, Rashida Jones, and Theo James. The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 18-29.

MEET THE MIDTOWN MEN Documentary Premieres in NYC Area

Stars of the award-winning Original Cast of Broadway's Jersey Boys take fans along as they prepare for and perform  their fifth North American tour in their new public television special, MEET THE MIDTOWN MEN.  Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard, and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer -- The Midtown Men -- share personal stories of their rise to fame and perform some of the biggest songs of the 1960s.

2015 FTP Film Festival Comes to Segal Center This Weekend

The FTP (Film Theatre Performance) Festival will be an annual US event for films that deal directly with the themes of theatre and performance. The mission is to present experimental, emerging, and established theatre artists and filmmakers to audiences and industry professionals from around the world. The festival program includes feature films, short films, documentaries, advance screenings, meet-the-filmmaker Q&A sessions, and panels with leading artists in the field.

2015 FTP Film Festival Announces Updated Lineup, Jan 29-30

The FTP (Film Theatre Performance) Festival will be an annual US event for films that deal directly with the themes of theatre and performance. The mission is to present experimental, emerging, and established theatre artists and filmmakers to audiences and industry professionals from around the world. The festival program includes feature films, short films, documentaries, advance screenings, meet-the-filmmaker Q&A sessions, and panels with leading artists in the field.

ELAINE STRITCH: SHOOT ME Nominated for 2015 Cinema Eye Audience Choice Prize; Voting Now Open!

The documentary ELAINE STRICTCH: SHOOT ME, following the late showbiz legend, has been nominated for Cinema Eye's 2015 Audience Choice Prize, it was recently announced. As of today, voting is officially open!

SOUND OFF: 2014 Holiday Round-Up! 25+ Must-Own Theatre Items

Today we are revisiting the very best theatre-related items released in 2014 in honor of the holiday shopping season being upon us.

ELAINE STRITCH: SHOOT ME Will Not Advance in Oscars Documentary Feature Category

The documentary ELAINE STRICTCH: SHOOT ME did not make the short list of nominees in the Documentary Feature category for this year's ACADEMY AWARDS.

Peters, Lane, Hall, Prince, Buckley, Ebersole, Benanti and More Set for Today's 'EVERYBODY, RISE!' Elaine Stritch Tribute

The Elaine Stritch Memorial Tribute 'Everybody, Rise! A Celebration of Elaine Stritch' will be held tonight, November 17, at 4 p.m. at The Al Hirschfeld Theatre, featuring Bernadette Peters, Nathan Lane, Lena Hall, Hal Prince, Betty Buckley, Christine Ebersole, Laura Benanti, Michael Feinstein and more, all on on hand to share songs and stories of the theatre legend's life.

Tony-Winner Laura Benanti Added to Elaine Stritch Tribute

Tony-winner Laura Benanti was just added to the Elaine Stritch Memorial Tribute 'Everybody, Rise! A Celebration of Elaine Stritch.' Benanti will be accompanied by Michael Feinstein on the Irving Berlin song 'You're Just in Love,' from the Broadway musical, CALL ME MADAM.

ELAINE STRITCH SHOOT ME Director Talks Theater Legend's Final Days

In a new feature appearing in today's Variety, Chiemi Karasawa, director of the documentary ELAINE STRITCH: SHOOT ME speaks about the final days of the stage and screen legend.

Nathan Lane, Lena Hall, Holland Taylor Join Line-Up for ELAINE STRITCH Tribute

Nathan Lane, Holland Taylor and Lena Hall will join some of the biggest names on Broadway in an upcoming tribute to theater legend Elaine Stritch.

InDepth InterView Special Flashback: Elaine Stritch

AUTHOR'S NOTE: One of the most iconic Broadway leading ladies in theatrical history, in honor of her passing earlier today at the age of 89, let us revisit this career-spanning InDepth InterView with the one and only Elaine Stritch. As a personal aside, following the conclusion of the interview proper the conversation between Ms. Stritch and I continued for several more minutes and she emphatically relayed to me that this had been her favorite interview to date and that she was incredibly appreciative and pleased with being questioned about the topics chosen herein. The following is reprinted exactly as it originally appeared here on BroadwayWorld on February 17. Hats off to a dynamite dame.

Elaine Stritch Documentary SHOOT ME Comes to Netflix Today

The new documentary on stage and screen legend Elaine Stritch, 'SHOOT ME,' will be available for streaming on Netflix, beginning today, June 24.

Northwestern Theatre Schedule for Summer 2014

A hilarious musical adaptation of a Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, a return engagement of a popular Imagine U family production and a National Theatre Live broadcast of a classic Shakespeare tragedy are highlights of Northwestern University's SummerStage 2014 season.

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