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Netflix Gives 10-Episode Season Two Order for Hit Series ATYPICAL
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 14, 2017


ATYPICAL has been renewed by Netflix with an increased 10-episode second season. Atypical was created, written and executive produced by Robia Rashid (How I Met Your Mother, Will & Grace).

VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes of New Netflix Comedy Series ATYPCIAL
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 31, 2017


In the behind-the-scenes featurette below, the cast and creative team of Netflix's series ATYPICAL share personal insight and discuss the universal themes of this new comedy series with heart. Atypical launches on Netflix Friday, August 11.

Wendy Braun to Recur in New Netflix Original Comedy Series ATYPICAL
by TV News Desk - Jul 25, 2017


Actress Wendy Braun lends her support to Jennifer Jason Leigh and Michael Rapaport recurring as 'Kathy' in the new Netflix original heartfelt comedy series Atypical, releasing on the streaming service on August 11th.

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts Trailer and Key Art For New Series ATYPICAL
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 18, 2017


Sam -- an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum – upends his family when he begins his journey of self-discovery for independence, love and acceptance in the new Netflix comedy series with heart, ATYPICAL.

Jennifer Jason Leigh & Hugo Weaving Join Cast of Showtime Limited Series PATRICK MELROSE
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2017


Academy Award nominee Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight) and Hugo Weaving (The Matrix trilogy) have joined the cast of PATRICK MELROSE, a new SHOWTIME and Sky Atlantic limited series starring and executive produced by Oscar nominee and Emmy(R) winner Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game, Sherlock).

VIDEO: First Look - Robert Pattinson Stars in Upcoming Thriller GOOD TIME
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 27, 2017


From directors Josh and Benny Safdie and starring Robert Pattinson, the new thriller GOOD TIME hits theaters on August 11.

Photo Flash: New Comedy Series ATYPICAL Arrives On Netflix This August
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 19, 2017


Jennifer Jason Leigh and Keir Gilchrist are mother and son in Netflix's new heartfelt comedy series, ATYPICAL, a coming-of-age story from the point-of-view of Sam (played by Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum

Kathryn Posin To Create World Premiere For Milwaukee Ballet II
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2017


KATHRYN POSIN will create a world premiere for Milwaukee Ballet II Program during the 2017-18 season. The ballet will receive its premiere as part of the MOMENTUM Series on February 10, 2018 at the historic Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Jennifer Morrison Announces Exit from ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME
by Caryn Robbins - May 8, 2017


Actress Jennifer Morrison, who portrays Emma Swan on the popular ABC drama series ONCE UPON A TIME, turned to Facebook today to announce her departure from the show.

Electric Entertainment Acquires Rob Reiner's LBJ for North America
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2017


Dean Devlin's Electric Entertainment announced today that it has acquired all rights for the U.S. and Canada for director Rob Reiner's LBJ starring Woody Harrelson in the role of the bombastic 36th President.

Ballet Hispanico to Honor Rita Moreno with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2017 Carnaval Gala
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2017


Ballet Hispanico will honor Puerto Rican legendary actress and EGOT winner Rita Moreno with the Toda Una Vida Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by actress Gina Rodriguez, and Ecuadorian-American Pinnacle Group Chairman and CEO Nina Vaca with the Nuestra Inspiracion Award, presented by Ralph de la Vega, the former Vice Chairman of AT&T Inc. and CEO of Business Solutions & International, at its annual Carnaval Gala in The Plaza Hotel's Grand Ballroom, 768 Fifth Avenue, NYC on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 6:30pm.

Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn Presents Jennifer Jason Leigh Screening Series
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2017


Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn announced today the launch of a screening series dedicated to the films and career of Academy Award-nominated actress Jennifer Jason Leigh.

WHITE BOY RICK Starring Matthew McConaughey Begins Production
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 24, 2017


Principal photography has begun on the Studio 8 drama, WHITE BOY RICK, which is being produced by LBI Entertainment and Protozoa Pictures.

Breaking News: BEAUTY & THE BEAST's Bill Condon Will Direct Stage Adaptation of A STAR IS BORN
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 9, 2017


Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures has just announced that Academy Award winner Bill Condon (Disney's Beauty & the Beast, Gods and Monsters, Chicago and Dreamgirls) will direct the first stage adaptation of A STAR IS BORN, based on the 1954 Warner Bros. motion picture. The new musical is in early development and Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures will announce a production timeline in the near future.

Harry Belafonte's 90th Birthday to Be Celebrated with A Day of Screenings and Live Event
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2017


Actor, musician, activist, and humanitarian Harry Belafonte will turn 90-years-old on March 1, 2017. On this occasion, Museum of the Moving Image will celebrate his legendary career as an artist and activist-a little early-on Saturday, February 4, with a three-film retrospective and conversation with Belafonte's friend, the best-selling author Walter Mosley. The Harry Belafonte Pre-Birthday Celebration will feature screenings of The Strolling '20s, a television special produced by and starring Belafonte and featuring Sidney Poitier, Diahann Carroll, Sammy Davis, Jr. and more, that has hardly been seen in 50 years; Robert Altman's Kansas City, which features Belafonte's favorite of his own performances; and Otto Preminger's classic Carmen Jones, in which he stars opposite Dorothy Dandridge. 

Harry Belafonte's 90th Birthday to Be Celebrated with A Day of Screenings and Live Event
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2017


Actor, musician, activist, and humanitarian Harry Belafonte will turn 90-years-old on March 1, 2017. On this occasion, Museum of the Moving Image will celebrate his legendary career as an artist and activist-a little early-on Saturday, February 4, with a three-film retrospective and conversation with Belafonte's friend, the best-selling author Walter Mosley. The Harry Belafonte Pre-Birthday Celebration will feature screenings of The Strolling '20s, a television special produced by and starring Belafonte and featuring Sidney Poitier, Diahann Carroll, Sammy Davis, Jr. and more, that has hardly been seen in 50 years; Robert Altman's Kansas City, which features Belafonte's favorite of his own performances; and Otto Preminger's classic Carmen Jones, in which he stars opposite Dorothy Dandridge. 

Wagner College Theatre Presents David Auburn's PROOF, October 4-9
by Liz Cearns - Oct 3, 2016


Wagner College Theatre Stage One kicks off the 2016-17 Season with the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-Winning play, Proof by David Auburn, with performances October 4 through 9.   Proof is a remarkable and engaging play about fathers and daughters, genius and insanity, legacy and truth. Everyone has parents and everyone aspires to be like them in some way. But what happens when there's a distinct possibility that we may inherit their talent...and their madness. Auburn's play is at turns a comedy, a mystery, a family drama and a romance, and audiences have cheered the production around the world for its craft and intelligence.

THE HATEFUL EIGHT, HAMLET and More Set for 2016 SEE IT BIG! at Moving Image
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2016


In what has now become an annual summer tradition, Museum of the Moving Image will present See It Big! The 70mm Show, a screening series featuring eight classic and contemporary films photographed in 70mm that will be projected in 70mm in the Museum's majestic Sumner M. Redstone Theater.

RLJ Entertainment Acquires Pierce Brosnan Thriller 'I.T.'
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 27, 2016


RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) has acquired all North American rights to the highly anticipated thriller I.T., directed by John Moore

THE HATEFUL EIGHT, HAMLET and More Set for 2016 SEE IT BIG! at Moving Image
by TV News Desk - Jul 22, 2016


In what has now become an annual summer tradition, Museum of the Moving Image will present See It Big! The 70mm Show, a screening series featuring eight classic and contemporary films photographed in 70mm that will be projected in 70mm in the Museum's majestic Sumner M. Redstone Theater.

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