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Two-time Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson and fellow double Oscar-winner Tom Hanks topline Disney's "Saving Mr. Banks," inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how Disney's classic "Mary Poppins" made it to the screen. Below, check out photos from last night's special performance and sing-a-long with legendary songwriter and composer Richard Sherman in support of SAVING MR. BANKS at the Beverly Hills Hotel Polo Lounge!

On December 20, Disney's new biographical film about the making of Mary Poppins, SAVING MR. BANKS, will hit theatres. Starring Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, Bradley Whitford, Annie Rose Buckley, Ruth Wilson, B.J. Novak, Rachel Griffiths and Kathy Baker, it opens in limited theaters on December 13. In the video below, Richard Sherman, one half of the songwriting team that scored the 1964 film, chats with CBS about creating the songs and bringing them back to life now.

On last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC, the duo Tux ((Jimmy Fallon and Jason Schwartzman) reunited to perform their Halloween song, 'Mr. Scarecrow.' Check out the appearance below!

Comedy Bang! Bang! returns with an all-new episode tonight, October 18 at 10pm ET/PT featuring guest star Rainn Wilson (The Office).

A new trailer for Wes Anderson's new film, THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL has been released. The film, from Fox Searchlight Pictures, hits theaters on March 7, 2014. Get a first look below!

Scott Aukerman's Comedy Bang! Bang! is coming back with a bang to IFC. The fan favorite comedy series was renewed today for a third season with 20 half-hour episodes, scheduled to air in two ten episode installments in 2014.

Comedy Bang! Bang! returns with an all-new episode Friday, October 18 at 10pm ET/PT featuring guest star Rainn Wilson (The Office).

Scott Aukerman's Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE!, featuring special guest Paul F. Tompkins, along with opening act The Birthday Boys, are hitting the road together for a multi-city comedy tour

Comedy Central brings back the sketch-comedy duo Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele for a third season of the hit series 'Key & Peele,' which kicked off last week, September 18 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT with 13 new episodes. Check out the duo's take on the musical, pop cuture phenomenon that is LES MISERABLES in the sketch below, featuring MadTV alum and Broadway vet Nicole Parker (Wicked)!

The Hollywood Reporter writes that AUGUST OSAGE: COUNTY, SAVING MR. BANKS, NEBRASKA and MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM have all joined the lineup for the Napa Valley Film Festival's 2013 edition, beginning November 17. Also among the selections is ONE CHANCE -- starring Tony-winner James Corden.

Comedy Bang! Bang! Meets Broadway tonight, September 13 at 10pm ET/PT with featured guest star Casey Wilson (Happy Endings) and special guests Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!) and Paul F. Tomkins (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Community).

Deadline reports that award-winning actor, writer and director Danny Huston has signed on to the cast of FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN. Series showrunner Ryan Murphy broke the news on Sunday via Twitter

Scott Aukerman's Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE!, featuring special guest Paul F. Tompkins, along with opening act The Birthday Boys, are hitting the road together for a multi-city comedy tour

The live-action stage show, Point Break Live!, that thrilled audiences and critics around the US for over five years, is returning to Los Angeles for a special, limited engagement featuring the original cast beginning on Friday, July 26 at Dragonfly.

Since its release in 1964, 'Mary Poppins' has dazzled millions of moviegoers with its beautiful songs, witty banter, and heartfelt storyline. On December 20, audiences will finally get a closer look at what went into making the movie in Disney's SAVING MR. BANKS. Below, check out the first official trailer for the film!

COMEDY CENTRAL premieres the first of eight all-new episodes on Tuesday, July 9 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the second season premiere of "The Jeselnik Offensive."

The second season of Comedy Bang! Bang! kicks off on Friday, July 12 at 10PM ET/PT with 20 all new episodes and a robust line-up of famous faces. The first ten episodes will air from July 12 - September 13, followed by a short fall hiatus before picking back up on Friday, October 18 for ten more episodes. Host Scott Aukerman (co-creator/director/producer, Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis; writer/performer, Mr. Show) and musical cohort Reggie Watts (Conan, Reggie Watts: A Live At Central Park, Jash.com) both return to Comedy Bang! Bang! with their clever take on the well-known format of a late night talk show.

Golden Globe winner Charlie Sheen stars alongside Jason Schwartzman and Academy Award nominee Bill Murray in the fascinating comedy A GLIMPSE INTO THE MIND OF CHARLES SWAN III arriving on Blu-ray Disc and DVD today, May 14 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.