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VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for James Gunn's THE SUICIDE SQUAD
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 26, 2021


Warner Bros. Pictures Presents An Atlas Entertainment/Peter Safran Production, A James Gunn Film, “The Suicide Squad.” The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Golden Globe Winner Idris Elba Signs Multi-Book Deal With HarperCollins Children's Books
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 16, 2021


In a major UK/US co-publication deal, world rights were acquired by Ann-Janine Murtagh, Executive Publisher, HCCB UK, and Suzanne Murphy, President and Publisher, HCCB US, from Crystal Mahey-Morgan at OWN IT! Entertainment Ltd.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for CONCRETE COWBOY on Netflix
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 16, 2021


When fifteen year-old Cole (Caleb McLaughlin) is expelled from school in Detroit, he is sent to North Philadelphia to live with Harp (Idris Elba), his estranged father.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Releases New Report on Diversity in UK Drama Schools
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2021


Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation today releases a new  report examining diversity within UK drama schools. As a follow-up to the Foundation’s 2016 Centre  Stage report, Centre Stage 2021 examines, through surveys and interviews, how 15 leading UK  drama schools have addressed challenges highlighted in 2016 to build a more diverse and inclusive  intake.

'McCartney III Reimagined' Will Be Released April 16
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 11, 2021


Further III-imaginations will be forthcoming from Damon Albarn, Beck, Blood Orange, Phoebe Bridgers, Josh Homme, Khraungbin, 3D RDN of Massive Attack, Ed O’Brien (EOB), Anderson .Paak, St. Vincent and more. 

Proshot vs Film Adaptation - What's the Difference?
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 6, 2021


What's the difference between a proshot and a film adaptation? What proshots are coming up? Where can I stream Broadway proshots? What Broadway shows have upcoming film adaptations? Where can I stream Broadway film adaptations? We're answering all of these questions and more!

HAMILTON, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Debbie Allen, Viola Davis and More Nominated for 52nd NAACP Image Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2021


The full-list of nominees for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards were announced today in a special virtual event on NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram channel hosted by Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose, actress and singer Chloe Bailey, actress Erika Alexander, actor, dancer, and choreographer Nicco Annan, and actor and singer TC Carson.

Satchel and Jackson Lee Announced as 2021 Golden Globe Ambassadors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2021


The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has named Satchel and Jackson Lee, children of legendary filmmaker and three-time Golden Globe nominee Spike Lee with producer Tonya Lewis Lee, as the 2021 Golden Globe Ambassadors.

Roku Acquires Quibi's Global Content Distribution Rights
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 8, 2021


Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) announced today that The Roku Channel will become the exclusive place to stream more than 75 premium shows and documentaries that Quibi created in conjunction with Hollywood's leading studios and production companies.

Manchester International Festival Returns For 18 Days in 2021
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2020


Manchester International Festival returns with 18 days of original, new work and special events from across the spectrum of performing arts, visual arts and popular culture.

Idris Elba Will Interview Paul McCartney in New Special For BBC One
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2020


BBC One and BBC Music have announced Idris Elba meets Paul McCartney, a world exclusive show featuring music legend Paul McCartney in conversation with one of the most popular British actors of his generation, Idris Elba, to be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in December, and on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.

129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020


BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,

SPITTING IMAGE U.S. Election Special Will Be Exclusively Available on YouTube
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 28, 2020


It was announced today that the Spitting Image: US Election Special, also starring Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, will be made available on the show’s official YouTube channel to US audiences.

Fane Announces Live Stream Programme With Matthew McConaughey, Idris Elba, Michael J. Fox, and Many More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2020


Leading production company Fane are delighted to add to their digital programme of live streamed events featuring an eclectic array of high-profile figures including Matthew McConaughey being interviewed by Idris Elba, Arsène Wenger, Nigella Lawson, Jodi Picoult, Fatima Bhutto, Philip Pullman, Michael J.Fox, Layla Saad plus many more!

VIDEO: Cecily Strong Talks About Her Idris Elba Impression on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 2, 2020


Cecily Strong talks about her iconic Jeanine Pirro impersonation on Weekend Update, shares which impersonation never made it to Saturday Night Live and discusses her upcoming musical comedy series.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Max Original A WORLD OF CALM
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 25, 2020


Sit back and relax with A World of Calm, a totally new type of television experience that combines mesmeric imagery with narration by A-list stars including Mahershala Ali, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Idris Elba, Oscar Isaac, Nicole Kidman, Zoë Kravitz, Lucy Liu, Cillian Murphy, Keanu Reeves and Kate Winslet. 

See October Highlights from HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 24, 2020


Start sweater weather season off right with exciting new original series and A-list blockbuster movies coming this October to HBO Max.

ViacomCBS Entertainment & Youth Group Announces First Time Directors Program
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 23, 2020


ViacomCBS Entertainment & Youth (E&Y) Group today announced the First Time Directors program with a slew of high-profile executive producer deals with Angela Bassett, Idris Elba, Salma Hayek, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, John Leguizamo, Eva Longoria and Courtney B. Vance and their respective production companies.

Kate Winslet and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas Join Max Original A WORLD OF CALM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 21, 2020


Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas have joined Max Original A World of Calm, launching on Thursday, October 1.

Jonathan Majors is Ready For What's Next
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 21, 2020


“We’ve hit a point where we’re all kind of hungry,” Jonathan Majors says. “We want the narrative to be told. We want it to be truthful. The age of authenticity is upon us now.”

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