BWW Interviews: Actor Tim Cummings Opens Up About THE NORMAL HEART
by Don Grigware
- Sep 10, 2013
About to costar at the Fountain in The Normal Heart, opening September 21, actor Tim Cummings discusses his role in the play and his award-winning role in The New Electric Ballroom at the Rogue Machine, as well as other theatrical interests.
VIDEO: New Trailer for ROBOCOP Remake
by Movies News Desk
- Sep 5, 2013
Robocop gets rebooted in this big-screen MGM production from director José Padilha. The film stars Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, and Samuel L. Jackson, as well as Abbie Cornish, Jackie Earle Haley, Michael K. Williams, Jay Baruchel, Jennifer Ehle, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Click below to watch the trailer!
The Frist Center to Present 30 AMERICANS Exhibition, Oct 2013-Jan 2014
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 14, 2013
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts will present 30 Americans, an exhibition surveying works by many of the nation's leading African American artists working since the mid-1970s. Often provocative and challenging, the exhibition explores how artists relate their own sense of self to ideas within history, popular culture and contemporary mass media central to American society. 30 Americans will be on view in the Center's Ingram Gallery from Oct. 11, 2013 through Jan. 12, 2014.
Principal Production on THE GUNMAN Starring Sean Penn Begins
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 16, 2013
Silver Pictures and Studiocanal announce the start of principal photography of the international action thriller THE GUNMAN. Starring Sean Penn, the project unites the two time Academy Award winning actor with an extraordinary, unconventional ensemble cast including Javier Bardem, Idris Elba, Ray Winstone, Mark Rylance and Jasmine Trinca. Directed by acclaimed French helmer Pierre Morel, the compelling script is written by Peter Travis and is based on the novel The Prone Gunman by Jean-Patrick Manchette. Joel Silver and Andrew Rona are producing through Silver Pictures, with Sean Penn. The film is fully financed by Studiocanal who handles worldwide sales and will distribute it in its four territories. It is the second collaboration this year between Silver Pictures and Studiocanal after NON-STOP. THE GUNMAN will shoot mainly in Barcelona, Spain and London.
Westport Country Playhouse to Host Film Screening on Life of LOOT Playwright Joe Orton Today
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 14, 2013
To kick off its third production of the season, 'Loot' by Joe Orton, Westport Country Playhouse will host a free film screening of 'Prick Up Your Ears,' the 1987 film adaptation of Orton's biography, starring Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, and Vanessa Redgrave, and directed by Stephen Frears, today, July 14, 4 p.m., in The Playhouse's Sheffer Studio.
Executive Producer Franco Sama Joins Wingspan Pictures as Executive in Charge of Motion Pictures and Television
by Robert Diamond
- Jul 4, 2013
Wingspan Pictures' President Rachel Diana and CEO K. Rocco Shields announced today the appointment of Executive Producer Franco Sama of Samaco Films as Executive in Charge of Motion Pictures and Television. Sama is the latest addition to Wingspan's successful production team.
Sama is a seasoned producer whose recent films include 'Guns, Girls & Gambling' starring Gary Oldman and Christian Salter, and 'Petunia' starring Thora Birch, Christine Lahti and Brittany Snow.
'We are embarking on a new venture by opening the Entertainment Division and are thrilled that Franco has come on board bringing his extensive knowledge, passion and expertise,' said Diana.
Among the first projects Sama will executive produce for Wingspan is 'Love Is All You Need.' 'Love' is based on a short film of the same name that went viral on the internet, garnering more than three million hits. Attached to star are teen heartthrob Kellan Lutz (Twilight Series) and four time 'Young Artist Award' nominee Camilla Belle. Currently in pre-production, 'Love' is scheduled to begin shooting this fall.
Sama said today 'It is appropriate that this partnership is being launched during the 4th of July week because I think that, together, we are going to set off fireworks throughout the industry.'
DARK KNIGHT Trilogy Ultimate Collector's Edition Gets 9/24 Release
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 2, 2013
Now on September 24, Nolan's three Batman films - Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises - will be released by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment as The Dark Knight Trilogy: Ultimate Collector's Edition. The six-disc set will feature all three films with their existing extra content, two new featurettes and exclusive new collectible memorabilia. This must-own collection for fans of DC Comics' Caped Crusader is available in premium packaging and will sell for $99.97 SRP.
Westport Country Playhouse to Host Film Screening on Life of LOOT Playwright Joe Orton, 7/14
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 27, 2013
To kick off its third production of the season, 'Loot' by Joe Orton, Westport Country Playhouse will host a free film screening of 'Prick Up Your Ears,' the 1987 film adaptation of Orton's biography, starring Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, and Vanessa Redgrave, and directed by Stephen Frears, on Sunday, July 14, 4 p.m., in the Playhouse's Sheffer Studio. The screening is free-of-charge by reservation through the Playhouse box office at 203-227-4177. Free popcorn and beverages will be available.
Philip Seymour Hoffman to Join CHILD 44?
by Movies News Desk
- Jun 25, 2013
According to Deadline.com, Philip Seymour Hoffman is in negotiations for CHILD 44, directed by Daniel Espinosa for Summit Entertainment. He would join Tom Hardy, Roomi Rapace, Gary Oldman and Joel Kinnaman.
STARZ Announces New Original Drama Series MONSTERS OF GODS
by Caryn Robbins
- Jun 12, 2013
Starz announced today that it will develop a post civil-war drama series from award winning writer, director and producer Rod Lurie (The Contender, The Last Castle, Straw Dogs) in conjunction with Plan B Entertainment.
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