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Michael J. Fox To Receive Inaugural Visionary Award At DaVinci International Film Festival's Sixth Edition

Beloved actor Michael J. Fox to receive inaugural Visionary Award at DaVinci International Film Festival. Fox's extraordinary work in film, television, and advocacy for Parkinson's disease research will be honored.

Disney Original Movie THE NAUGHTY NINE To Premiere In November On Disney Channel & Disney+

Disney Original Movie ‘The Naughty Nine’ premieres on Disney Channel on Nov. 22 and on Disney+ on Thanksgiving Day. Dreamgirls alum Danny Glover will play Santa. Get ready for a fun-filled holiday adventure! Watch a video teaser now.

Marvin Hamlisch & Rupert Holmes' THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Musical to Get Cast Album

The musical was composed by the late Marvin Hamlisch (A Chorus Line) with lyrics by Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood). It is based on the iconic 1963 film by the late Jerry Lewis. This album signifies the last musical written by Hamlisch before his untimely passing.

GUNFIGHT AT THE NOT-SO-OK SALOON Returns to the Hollywood Fringe

The hit show, Gunfight at the Not-So-OK Saloon, is returning to the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Gunfight at the Not-So-OK Saloon is a Gilbert and Sullivan-styled musical comedy set in the Old Wild West with a modern spin.

Actor and Singer Harry Belafonte Dies at 96

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and singer Harry Belafonte has died at age 96. Belafonte was an American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor. He is one of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars in history.

Geena Davis to Come to The VETS Following BEETLEJUICE Screening

On October 15, 2023 The VETS in Providence will welcome Geena Davis, Academy Award-winning actress and star of the iconic film, Beetlejuice.

MUSE/IQUE Presents 'Quincy At 90' at the Biltmore Bowl at the Biltmore Hotel

MUSE/IQUE honors Quincy Jones in performances entitled Quincy at 90: The Power to Produce Change, conducted by Artistic Director Rachael Worby, Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3 at the historic Biltmore Bowl at The Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Avenue, in downtown Los Angeles.  

Paul Newman's Recently Published Memoir Will Be Discussed at Westport Country Playhouse

“The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man,” a newly published memoir by Paul Newman, will be the topic of a book discussion, “An Afternoon with Melissa Newman,” at Westport Country Playhouse, on Sunday, November 20, at 3 p.m., presented by Darien's Barrett Bookstore.

Jennifer Fox Returns to Produce 13th Governors Awards

Oscar®-nominated producer Jennifer Fox will return to produce the 13th Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy President Janet Yang announced. It is her fourth time producing the event. Honorary Awards will be presented to Euzhan Palcy, Diane Warren and Peter Weir.

The Entertainment Community Fund Announces Five New Members To Board Of Trustees

At an annual meeting held on July 26, the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, welcomed five new members to its Board of Trustees and reelected Tony Award-winning actor Brian Stokes Mitchell as Chair, his nineteenth term of serving in this role.

T4YP Presents THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES OR HOW THE PROCESSION HAS GOT TO GO ON This Week

Directed by Tung Jit Yang, The Actors Studio’s Director in-Residence, the piece tells the story of six young members of Keluarga Malaysia as they attempt to stage Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes” for you.

The Academy Postpones Governors Awards Due to COVID-19 Surge

Samuel L. Jackson, Elaine May and Liv Ullmann were slated to receive honorary Oscars at the gala, with Danny Glover receiving the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. The event is one of the Academy's annual pre-Oscar events. The 94th Oscars® will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC.

Photos: The Hollywood Museum Pays Homage To Bob Hope And The US Veterans Unable to be Saluted During The 75th Anniversary of WWII

Bob Hope was quoted as saying that the greatest honor he ever received was to be made an honorary veteran. It was that unique relationship between Bob Hope and “The Greatest Generation,” by way of the USO, that the Hollywood Museum is currently highlighting in their Lobby.

Jennifer Fox to Produce 2022 Governors Awards

Oscar-nominated producer Jennifer Fox will return to produce the 12th Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Honorary Awards will be presented to Samuel L. Jackson, Elaine May and Liv Ullmann, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Danny Glover.

Quincy Jones to Receive Museum of Pop Culture's 2021 Founders Award

The Museum of Pop Culture today announced its annual Founders Award — the nonprofit organization’s signature benefit gala — this year will honor Quincy Jones, an impresario in the broadest and most creative sense of the word.

Danny Glover, Samuel L. Jackson & More to be Honored at 2022 Governors Awards

The four Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 12th Governors Awards on Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Los Angeles.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: nacía Audrey Hepburn en 1929

La actriz y bailarina belga fue considerada como la tercera mayor leyenda femenina del cine estadounidense por el American Film Institute

OSCARS 2021: Palmarés completo de la 93 Edición de los Premios de la Academia

La 93a edición de los premios Oscar ha tenido lugar la pasada madrugada y ha supuesto la primera Ceremonia de la Academia post-Covid.

Photo Flash: Wayne Brady Hosts Special Edition Of MPTF's 'Night Before' Event

Last night, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted the 19th annual “Night Before” party, reimagined as a special virtual edition.  Hosted by Wayne Brady, the evening raised nearly $2 million, which will be used to support those in the industry who benefit from MPTF’s charitable programs and services, especially during this unprecedented time. 

Wayne Brady to Host and Perform at Virtual Edition of MPTF's Iconic 'Night Before' Event

Funds raised during the iconic evening will be used to support those in the industry who benefit from MPTF’s charitable programs and services, especially during this unprecedented time. Additional performers and special guests will be announced in the coming weeks. 

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