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Warner Bros. and Appian Way's Leonardo DiCaprio have signed Lee Shipman and Brian McGreevy to write a modern adaptation of H.G. Wells' 1896 novel THE ISLAND OF DR MOREAU for the big screen.

The Theatre School at DePaul University has announced the 2013-2014 season. Founded as the Goodman School of Drama in 1925, The Theatre School presents public programming as a professional extension of the classroom. Under the leadership of an award-winning faculty and staff, theatre artists from all disciplines collaborate during their final years of training to create a full and diverse season of programming.

NiCori Studios and Productions in association with Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center announces a new installment of the monthly concert series, 'Music at the Mansion', today, August 25, at 3pm. Performers include Bloomfield native Mark Szep, members of 4th Wall Theatre Company, and Marissa Mulder. The featured performer in the 'Young Musician Moment' will be Jarred Lee.

NiCori Studios and Productions in association with Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center announces a new installment of the monthly concert series, 'Music at the Mansion', on Sunday, August 25, at 3pm. Performers include Bloomfield native Mark Szep, members of 4th Wall Theatre Company, and Marissa Mulder. The featured performer in the 'Young Musician Moment' will be Jarred Lee.

Goodman Theatre presents four free staged readings of new plays developed in the Playwrights Unit, a season-long residency program for local writers who meet twice monthly with members of the theater's artistic staff to discuss their plays in progress. Out of this process emerges four brand new plays, which appear in FREE staged readings: Sleeping with the Prince of Darkness: The Imagined Pillow Talk of FBI Agent John O'Neill by Greg Allen (July 20 at 7:30pm); F(law)less by christopher oscar peña (July 21 at 2:30pm); Prowess by Ike Holter (July 21 at 7:30pm); and Ninth Man Out by Alice Austen (August 16 at 7:30pm).

Goodman Theatre presents four free staged readings of new plays developed in the Playwrights Unit, a season-long residency program for local writers who meet twice monthly with members of the theater's artistic staff to discuss their plays in progress. Out of this process emerges four brand new plays, which appear in FREE staged readings: Sleeping with the Prince of Darkness: The Imagined Pillow Talk of FBI Agent John O'Neill by Greg Allen (July 20 at 7:30pm); F(law)less by christopher oscar peña (July 21 at 2:30pm); Prowess by Ike Holter (July 21 at 7:30pm); and Ninth Man Out by Alice Austen (August 16 at 7:30pm).

Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Patrick Willingham, and Chairman of the Board Warren Spector have announced the addition of seven new members to The Public's Board of Trustees. Candia Fisher, Anne Hathaway, Debby Landesman, Barbara Manocherian, and Audrey Wilf were appointed to the 40-person board in April for three-year terms, and Charlotte Relyea and Anne Clarke Wolff were appointed in June for three-year terms. A recent loss to the Board is the passing of long time Board member Nora Ephron who was honored for her service to the organization and the field at The Public's 2013 Gala this past June.

Jeff Thompson, Jordan Mann and Balagan Theatre should be ashamed of themselves as last night they opened Balagan's New Works Summer Series with Thompson and Mann's musical horror spoof "Thankskilling" based on the indie horror film of the same name. It was crude, lowbrow, crass, offensive … and one of the funniest things I've seen in awhile.

Goodman Theatre presents four free staged readings of new plays developed in the Playwrights Unit, a season-long residency program for local writers who meet twice monthly with members of the theater's artistic staff to discuss their plays in progress. Out of this process emerges four brand new plays, which appear in FREE staged readings: Prowess by Ike Holter (July 20 at 2pm); Sleeping with the Prince of Darkness: The Imagined Pillow Talk of FBI Agent John O'Neill by Greg Allen (July 20 at 7:30pm); F(law)less by christopher oscar peña (July 21 at 2:30pm); and Ninth Man Outby Alice Austen (August 16 at 7:30pm).

Following previous reports that Jessica Chastain, Scarlett Johansson, Amanda Seyfried and Reese Witherspoon were among the actresses being considered for the part of Hilary Clinton in the upcoming biopic RODHAM, Carey Mulligan has been announced as the frontrunner for the role. Sources tell THR she is scheduled for a sit-down with director James Ponsoldt to discuss the possibility.

Katie Couric announced today that 'Katie' will travel to Los Angeles to tape five shows originating from Disney's El Capitan Theater, home to 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' in the heart of Los Angeles' star-studded Walk of Fame. Couric will broadcast her syndicated daytime talk show in front of a studio audience, and has planned a full week of back-to-back stars including:

Deadline reports that Harry Reems, best known for his starring role in the 1972 pornographic film DEEP THROAT, has died at age 65 in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, March 19.

Oprah Winfrey and don Miguel Ruiz, New York Times bestselling author of 'The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom,' discuss the profound power of the book in an all-new episode of 'Super Soul Sunday,' the Emmy(R) award-winning series designed to help viewers awaken to their best selves and discover a deeper connection to the world around them. The episode airs this Sunday, March 3 at 11 a.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Anne Hathaway is the recipient of this year's Academy Award for 'Actress in a Supporting Roles' for her performance as 'Fantine' in Tom Hooper's adaptation of LES MISERABLES.

Jessica Chastain is giving us glamour with a capitol 'G' as she leaves the Walter Kerr Theatre in NYC. To many, the Hollywood star seems to have come out of nowhere and in a short time has made a splash both on the big screen and in the fashion world. What most don't know is that Chastain has been here all along, working and honing both her craft and her eye for fashion.

The post TomKat Katie Holmes is a return to the early, relaxed 'girl next door' look America first fell in love with. Gone are her high couture ensembles and coiffed hair. What remains is a more confident, relaxed and natural beauty.

This photo makes me so mad! Dianna Agron - you are a very young and very pretty young woman! Why are you dressed 40 years older than you are?!?!

It can be hard to look fashionable when it's chilly out. But Carly Rae Jepsen looked both cozy and on trend at the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.

Cameron Diaz looked simple and stunning in a Lanvin LBD last evening at the launch of her limited edition signed TAG Heuer watch.