Cate Blanchett News

The Hollywood Reporter writes that David Mamet's BLACKBIRD, starring Cate Blanchett, will begin filming in Australia in January 2014. The Solution Entertainment Group also announced today that it will promote the film to buyers at the Toronto International Film Festival this week and next.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the details for the 2013 NYFF Convergence, which will run on Saturday, September 28 through Monday, September 30. Building on the success of last year's debut, the second edition of the crowning event for the Film Society of Lincoln Center's year round programming commitment to transmedia will be presented at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center and the Walter Reade Theater with three days of panels, workshops and “immersive experiences.” This year's edition will also feature a special secret event to close out NYFF Convergence that will be announced at a later date.

Acclaimed Academy Award-winning stage and screen actress Cate Blanchett and her husband, playwright Andrew Upton, announced their departure from the Sydney Theatre Company earlier this week.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the details of the additional programming that will complement the Main Slate selections at the 2013 New York Film Festival.

The Gala Tribute to Cate Blanchett will take place on Wednesday, October 2, and the Gala Tribute to Ralph Fiennes will take place on Wednesday, October 9

With no green tights in sight, Belvoir's wild and unlikely Peter Pan lands on 42nd Street in Times Square for its U.S. premiere at The New Victory Theater from October 4 - 13, 2013. Adapted by award-winning playwright Tommy Murphy (West End's Holding the Man, Belvoir's Gwen in Purgatory) and directed by Belvoir's Artistic Director - dreamer and lost boy leader - Ralph Myers (Private Lives), Peter Pan and his strange story unfurl on a single set, a kid's bedroom in 1980s suburban Australia. This adaptation of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan launches the 2013-14 season of The New Victory Theater, New York's premier performing arts venue for families.

The always impressive Cate Blanchett looked stunning at the Australian premiere of her new film Blue Jasmine. Blanchett hit all the right notes in a peach colored maxidress by Roksanda Ilincic that struck the right balance between casual and dressy. When you find a dress like that you want to grab onto it for dear life and never let it go!

bergenPAC will present America's most controversial comedian Andrew Dice Clay on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 8PM. Tickets are $69, $59, $49, $39, and available at: www.ticketmaster.com or www.bergenpac.org or (201) 227 1030.

The workshop begins today, Saturday, August 10th and continues tomorrow, Sunday, August 11th from 10am-5pm at The Secret Theatre. Book your place in the workshop at www.secrettheatre.com or by phone at (718)392-0722.

Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill presents The Regional Premiere of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, a new version by Brian Friel. Directed by Jessica Osbourne. Opens today, August 9th - September 1st, 2013. Today & Saturday's at 8pm, Sunday's at 6pm. Advanced Purchase Tickets $18/ $16 online ($22 at door). Call (505) 254-7716. Buy your tickets today at www.auxdog.com

The first trailer has been released for THE MONUMENTS MEN, a Smokehouse production directed by and starring George Clooney. The action-thriller was written by Clooney & Grant Heslov, based on the book by Robert M. Edsel with Bret Witter.

Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill presents The Regional Premiere of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, a new version by Brian Friel. Directed by Jessica Osbourne. Opens August 9th - September 1st, 2013. Friday & Saturday's at 8pm, Sunday's at 6pm. Advanced Purchase Tickets $18/ $16 online ($22 at door). Call (505) 254-7716. Buy your tickets today at www.auxdog.com.

Cate Blanchett stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW on NBC to talk about working with famed director Woody Allen on his new film 'Blue Jasmin,' opening in theaters today.

The UK's Celebrated Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is one of the world's leading Acting conservatories. In an extra-ordinary partnership, The Queens Players and Bristol Old Vic are holding a 2-day Shakespeare Workshop. The Queens Players are thrilled to be working with this major UK conservatory of acting.

The UK's Celebrated Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is one of the world's leading Acting conservatories. In an extra-ordinary partnership,The Queens Players and Bristol Old Vic are holding a 2-day Shakespeare Workshop. The Queens Players are thrilled to be working with this major UK conservatory of acting.

Showbiz411 reports that Ali Fedotowsky, star of the ABC reality dating series THE BACHELORETTE, will make her acting debut in Woody Allen's latest film 'Blue Jasmine.'

Cate Blanchett stopped by last night's Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. Below, watch the surprise ending to the interview with the 'Blue Jasmine' star!

Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood New Jersey presents Andrew Dice Clay Monday September 16th at 8PM. Andrew Dice Clay is America's most controversial and outrageous comic of all time and will perform live at bergenPAC on Monday September 16th at 8PM, Tickets will go fast so reserve now at www.ticketmaster.com or call the Box Office at 201.227.1030.