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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mackenzie Foy (Twilight, The Conjuring) is in final talks to join the cast of Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller INTERSTELLAR. Foy will act alongside previously announced stars Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Maven Pictures has announced that Ned Benson will adapt Steve Martin's OBJECT OF BEAUTY for the big screen.

The Hangar Theatre continues its 39th season with one of the greatest American musicals of all time, Gypsy, which runs from tonight, July 4-20. Distinguished by more than 45 awards and nominations - including the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World awards - Gypsy has been revived on Broadway four times. Gypsy was inspired by the memoirs of the legendary burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee. This gripping story follows the ultimate stage mother, determined to catapult her daughters to stardom in the waning 1920s vaudeville circuit. It's filled with Styne and Sondheim's popular standards, including 'Everything's Coming up Roses,' 'Small World,' 'Let Me Entertain You,' 'All I Need Is the Girl,' and 'Rose's Turn.'

Stage regular and screen superstar Liev Schreiber announced plans to return to the stage in one of Shakespeare's most timely and violent tragedies, CORIOLANUS, while appearing to promote his new Showtime series RAY DONOVAN on CBS THIS MORNING earlier today.

The Hangar Theatre continues its 39th season with one of the greatest American musicals of all time, Gypsy, which runs from July 4-20. Distinguished by more than 45 awards and nominations - including the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World awards - Gypsy has been revived on Broadway four times. Gypsy was inspired by the memoirs of the legendary burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee. This gripping story follows the ultimate stage mother, determined to catapult her daughters to stardom in the waning 1920s vaudeville circuit. It's filled with Styne and Sondheim's popular standards, including 'Everything's Coming up Roses,' 'Small World,' 'Let Me Entertain You,' 'All I Need Is the Girl,' and 'Rose's Turn.'

Benaroya Pictures has announced today that international production veteran Prashant Shah has joined the company as Vice President and Head of Physical Production.

Hot on the heels of AIDS research foundation amfAR's recent Cinema against AIDS party, the Inspiration Gala New York 2013 was held on the evening of Thursday, June 13th at the landmark luxury Plaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue. Alan Cumming hosted the event which was produced by Josh Wood Productions. The evening was presented by M.A.C Viva Glam, which also acted as sponsor, along with Microsoft, Ketel One Vodka and Plaza Hotels.

According to Variety, Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens has joined the indie film The Guest, directed by Adam Wingard with script by Simon Barrett.

'Downton Abbey' actor Dan Stevens has shed 30 pounds over the last five months in preparation for an upcoming movie role.

Cornelia Street Cafe proudly presents Happy Birthday W.B. Yeats, an evening of poetry by the famous Irish poet as part of its ongoing poetry series. The Yeats tribute will take place tonight, June 10th at 6 and features Bernadette Quigley, Dee Nelson, Jarlath Conroy and Paul Hecht with original music by composer/pianist Ellen Mandel and tenor Michael Slattery.

Miranda Kerr is the latest to rock the yellow lace trend. If you recall there has been an influx of yellow all over the red carpet and also into daytime dresses. Kim Kardashian was spotted wearing the same yellow lace peplum dress by Stella McCarteny as Charlize Theron. And another yellow lace, this one by Michael Kors, popped up on Olivia Munn at Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World Gala. Other celebs bringing the sunny hue to events recently include Kerry Washington, Jessica Chastain and Lauren Conrad.

Comingsoon.net reports that legendary stage clown Bill Irwin has joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's upcoming sci-fi thriller INTERSTELLAR. The actor joins previously announced cast members Anne Hathaway, Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Chastain and Michael Caine.

Broadway/Hollywood superstars showed up in droves earlier this week at the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards Ceremony, showing off the latest couture and looking their very best despite the heat in the city.

In a recent interview with Radio Magazine, Dan Stevens apologized to fans of the hit drama series DOWNTON ABBEY for his hasty and shocking demise at the end of the show's past season.

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.

Last night, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) paid tribute to the winners and honorees of the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards and commemorated the organization's 50th anniversary at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. TV personality and Bravo executive Andy Cohen was the host for the evening. For the twelfth year in a row, the evening was generously underwritten by Swarovski.

Last night, NBC aired 'The Women's Concert for Change: Live from London,' a live concert event from Twickenham Stadium in London. Check out photos from the event below!

Cornelia Street Cafe proudly presents Happy Birthday W.B. Yeats, an evening of poetry by the famous Irish poet as part of its ongoing poetry series. The Yeats tribute will take place on Monday, June 10th at 6 and features Bernadette Quigley, Dee Nelson, Jarlath Conroy and Paul Hecht with original music by composer/pianist Ellen Mandel and tenor Michael Slattery.