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Michelle Obama Joins James Corden for an International Dodgeball Game
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 10, 2019


Former First Lady Michelle Obama joins James Corden for an epic international dodgeball game that will kick off the week of London broadcasts of THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN. The Emmy Award-winning series returns to Corden's native U.K. to broadcast four special episodes from the historic Central Hall Westminster, Monday, June 17 – Thursday, June 20 (12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of DARK PHOENIX?
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 5, 2019


Dark Phoenix is the story of one of the X-Men's most beloved characters, Jean Grey, as she evolves into the iconic titular character. During a life-threatening rescue mission in space, Jean is hit by a cosmic force that transforms her into one of the most powerful mutants of all. Wrestling with this increasingly unstable power as well as her own personal demons, Jean spirals out of control, tearing the X-Men family apart and threatening to destroy the very fabric of our planet. The film is the most intense and emotional X-Men movie ever made. It is the culmination of 20 years of X-Men movies, as the family of mutants that we've come to know and love must face their most devastating enemy yet -- one of their own.

THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN Announces Its Return to London
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019


CBS' Emmy Award-winning THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN is returning to London, England to broadcast four special episodes from the historic Central Hall Westminster, Monday, June 17 – Thursday, June 20(12:37 AM-1:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The London broadcasts will feature Gillian Anderson, Millie Bobby Brown, Jessica Chastain, Michael Fassbender, Paul Giamatti, Tom Hanks, Chris Hemsworth, Lily James, James McAvoy, Ian McKellen, Simon Pegg, Sophie Turner, plus magic from David Blaine and music from Little Mix and Mumford & Sons. Additional guests will be announced closer to air.

VIDEO: See Lin-Manuel Miranda in the Trailer for HIS DARK MATERIALS
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 17, 2019


HBO has released a new teaser for season one of 'His Dark Materials.' The series stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy, and Dafne Keen.

THE 24 PLAYS Celebrates 24 Years When THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS Returns on June 17
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2019


In 1995, a group of writers, directors and actors gathered on Manhattan's Lower East Side for what was supposed to be a one-time only event: write, direct, produce and perform new plays within the span of 24 hours. Twenty-four years later, The 24 Hour Plays and The 24 Hour Musicals are regularly performed around the world, touching everyone from celebrities to student artists and raising millions of dollars for charities. Today, The 24 Hour Plays announced that they'll mark their anniversary with an intimate production of The 24 Hour Musicals on Monday, June 17th at 8 PM on the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center.  

VIDEO: The Losers' Club Returns in the IT: CHAPTER 2 Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 9, 2019


Evil resurfaces in Derry as director Andy Muschietti reunites the Losers Club—young and adult—in a return to where it all began with “It Chapter Two.”

FIDDLER Doc Coming This Summer with Sheldon Harnick, Hal Prince, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Original Cast Members
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 20, 2019


Roadside Attractions and Samuel Goldwyn Films have co-acquired worldwide rights to Max Lewkowicz's FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES. The documentary tells the story behind one of Broadway's most beloved musicals, Fiddler on The Roof and its creative roots in early 1960s New York. The film includes interviews with the show's Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick, legendary producer Hal Prince, original cast members, such as Austin Pendleton, as well as rare archival footage of renowned choreographer Jerome Robbins. Further insights into the play's legacy and enduring influence come from new interviews with Broadway luminaries and cultural influencers including Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chaim Topol, Harvey Fierstein as well as famed authors Fran Lebowitz, Calvin Trillin and Nathan Englander. Roadside and Goldwyn will release FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES in theatres this summer.

James Mcavoy Gives Fans The Chance To Win His Oscars Shirt Signed By Dozens Of A-listers
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2019


James McAvoy announced today that fans have the chance to take home the white Prada shirt he wore to the 91st Academy Awards, which James had signed by dozens of celebrities during the event: Prizeo.com/JamesMcAvoy.

M. Night Shyamalan's GLASS Available on Digital 4/2 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand 4/16
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 26, 2019


Writer-Director M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense,Signs) completes a mind-bending trilogy created nearly twenty years ago with GLASS, a comic book thriller available on Digital via the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on April 2, 2019 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM, DVD and On Demand on April 16, 2019, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. GLASS is a grounded-in-reality, comic-book thriller where the heroes and villains are people first. The thrilling culmination to the trilogy that started with Unbreakable and Split, stars James McAvoy (Split, Atonement), Samuel L. Jackson (Hitman's Bodyguard, Avengers Franchise), Bruce Willis (Unbreakable, Die Hard), Sarah Paulson (Ocean's Eight, “American Horror Story”) and Anya-Taylor Joy (Split, The Witch). Go inside the mind of master of suspense M. Night Shyamalan to uncover the connections and references that bring the three films together in one universe. Experience more than sixty minutes of never-before-seen features elaborating on his process and artistic vision including an in-depth look at the making of the film, deep insights on the characters, a never-before-seen alternate opening, and deleted scenes.

VIDEO: First Look at Lin-Manuel Miranda in the Teaser Trailer For 'His Dark Materials'
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2019


The first trailer has arrived for His Dark Materials, a new television series from BBC, featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Barbra Streisand, Queen Latifah to Introduce Best Picture Nominees at the OSCARS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 20, 2019


Highly recognized talent from various walks of life will introduce the eight Best Picture nominees on Oscar Sunday, Feb. 24, announced show producer Donna Gigliotti and co-producer and director Glenn Weiss.

Elsie Fisher, Danai Gurira, Brian Tyree Henry Among Newly Announced OSCARS Presenters
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 19, 2019


Stars continue to line up to present on the Oscars – the year's most-watched, live entertainment event – on Sunday, Feb. 24, announced show producer Donna Gigliotti and co-producer and director Glenn Weiss. “The Oscars” airs live on The ABC Television Network and is broadcast in more than 225 countries and territories.

James McAvoy To Host SNL With Musical Guest Meek Mill
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 14, 2019


James McAvoy will host “Saturday Night Live” for the first time on Jan. 26. He stars in the upcoming M. Night Shyamalan-directed thriller “Glass,” which arrives in theaters Jan. 18.

James McAvoy to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with Musical Guest Meek Mill
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 14, 2019


James McAvoy will host “Saturday Night Live” for the first time on Jan. 26. He stars in the upcoming M. Night Shyamalan-directed thriller “Glass,” which arrives in theaters Jan. 18.

Review Roundup: Find Out What the Critics Are Saying About M. Night Shyamalan's GLASS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 10, 2019


M. Night Shyamalan's 2016 film “Split” was revealed to be in the same universe as his 2000 thriller “Unbreakable,” and now Shyamalan has brought the characters together in the third film in the trilogy, “Glass.” What do critics think about, 'Glass,' does it hold up to the previous two films? Let's find out!

Alamo Drafthouse & Universal Pictures Announce the M. NIGHT SHYAMALANTHON
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 4, 2019


Alamo Drafthouse and Universal Pictures today announced The M. Night Shyamalanathon, the first-ever marathon screening of all three films in the filmmaker's trilogy: 2000's Unbreakable, 2016's Split, and the first American public screening of the third chapter, the explosive comic-book thriller, Glass.

Sam Smith Records Original Song for WATERSHIP DOWN, Peter Capaldi Joins the Cast
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2018


The forthcoming adaptation of Watership Down will feature an original song by Sam Smith, it was announced today. The Grammy, Brit and Academy award-winning artist was inspired by Richard Adams' classic novel to write and record Fire On Fire, an original song that will serve as the theme to the forthcoming animated mini-series. Fire On Fire was co-written with Steve Mac and was recorded by Sam Smith with the BBC Concert Orchestra at London's Abbey Road Studios in September 2018.

Andy Muschietti to Direct ATTACK ON TITAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 30, 2018


VIDEO: The X-Men Have to Save Jean's Soul and the Planet in the DARK PHOENIX Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 27, 2018


20th Century Fox has released the trailer for the upcoming X-Men film, DARK PHOENIX. The film, which hits theaters on February 14, 2019 is written and directed by Simon Kinberg. Watch the trailer below!

True or False? Meet the Cast of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2018


The Lifespan of a Fact begins performances tonight, September 20, 2018. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

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