Dustin Lance Black News

In an unprecedented move, the producers of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical have announced they are canceling the show's Sunday, October 11th performance so that the entire cast can join the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. The announcement was made this evening by the cast of HAIR at a spirited rally in Los Angeles (the entire company of HAIR has traveled from New York to California to appear on tonight's broadcast of 'The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien').

The finalists for 2009 HUMANITAS Prize were announced August 17 by John Wells, HUMANITAS Prize President. A total of $95,000 in prize money will be handed out at the annual luncheon on September 17th in the Crystal Ballroom at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Ed Harris is confirmed to star in the new movie directed and written by Milk's Dustin Lance Black, 'What's Wrong With Virginia,' also featuring his wife Amy Madigan, Jennifer Connelly and Emma Roberts. Harris is replacing Liam Neeson, who was originally cast in the role of a sheriff whose state senate bid is threatened when his daughter starts dating the son of a disturbed woman (Connelly) with whom he has been having a two-decade affair.

The finalists for 2009 HUMANITAS Prize were announced August 17 by John Wells, HUMANITAS Prize President. A total of $95,000 in prize money will be handed out at the annual luncheon on September 17th in the Crystal Ballroom at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced today that the 2010 Spirit Awards will be held on Friday, March 5, 2010, and will air live and uncut at 8:00 p.m. PST/11:00 p.m. EST on IFC (Independent Film Channel). The nominations press conference will take place on Tuesday, December 1.

In an unprecedented move, the producers of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical have announced they are canceling the show's Sunday, October 11th performance so that the entire cast can join the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. The announcement was made this evening by the cast of HAIR at a spirited rally in Los Angeles (the entire company of HAIR has traveled from New York to California to appear on tonight's broadcast of 'The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien').

The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, raised approximately $210,000 at its ninth annual East Coast fundraising gala, Trevor New York, last Monday, June 29. Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black was honored with the Trevor Hero Award and CNN was named as the Trevor Commitment Award recipient, both for serving as inspirations to LGBTQ youth. Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel presented to Black and Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of HLN's (sister network of CNN) 'Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell,' accepted the award from broadcaster Keith Boykin, on behalf of CNN.

Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and leading news network CNN were honored at the ninth annual Trevor New York gala on June 29 at Capitale in New York City. The event proceeds will benefit The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 134 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2009 to the Academy's roster of voting members.

The evening will be hosted by Caroline Rhea. Celebrity guests include Dustin Lance Black, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Lance Bass, Sarah Paulson, Mark Consuelos, Carson Kressley, Judy Gold, Meghan McCain and more. Special performances by Jewel and two-time Tony Award® nominee Gavin Creel, currently starring as Claude in the Tony-winning Broadway revival of HAIR.

The evening will be hosted by Caroline Rhea. Celebrity guests include Dustin Lance Black, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Lance Bass, Sarah Paulson, Mark Consuelos, Carson Kressley, Judy Gold, Meghan McCain and more. Special performances by Jewel and two-time Tony Award® nominee Gavin Creel, currently starring as Claude in the Tony-winning Broadway revival of HAIR.

Academy AwardR-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and leading news network CNN are set to be honored at the ninth annual Trevor New York gala on June 29 at Capitale in New York City. Event proceeds benefit The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.

Tarell Alvin McCraney and Will Power, two award-winning playwrights with longstanding relationships with McCarter Theatre Center, have both received national attention for their contributions to the American theatrical culture. The Advocate has selected McCraney for its special 'Forty Under 40' issue, while Power is featured in American Theatre magazine's 25th Anniversary issue.

With a winning bid by activist Tom Gregory of $12,500, one of the shirt/suit/tie ensembles worn by Sean Penn in his Academy Award-winning portrayal of real-life hero Harvey Milk in Focus Features' Milk was successfully auctioned off over the weekend to benefit both Variety - The Children's Charity of Southern California and the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk High School, in New York City. The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation hosted the online auction of Academy Award-nominated costume designer Danny Glicker's specially created ensemble as seen in Milk. Focus CEO James Schamus made the announcement today.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 were presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation was televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 were presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center and televised live by the ABC Television Network. Sean Penn won Best Actor for his performance in the film MILK, here is his acceptance speech.

Academy Award Winner for Best Original Screenplay Dustin Lance Black was interviewed backstage at the Oscars, here is his full Q&A to share with you here on BWW.

Academy Award Winner for Best Original Screenplay Dustin Lance Black was interviewed backstage at the Oscars, here is a brief snippet that we wanted to share with you here on BWW.

Dustin Lance Black's emotional Oscar Acceptance Speech for Original Screenplay for MILK.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 are being presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center?, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide. Winners are updated below as they're announced in bold red.