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Rose Bruford College Reveals and Celebrates This Year's Fellows and Honorary Fellows
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023

Rose Bruford College has announced this year’s Fellows and Honorary Fellows including renowned actors Toby Jones and Sam Palladio, all of whom were celebrated at the 2023 graduation ceremonies. Learn more about the fellows here!

Peacock Renews BEL-AIR For Third Season
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2023

Peacock’s record-breaking drama series BEL-AIR has been renewed for a third season. Inspired by Morgan Cooper’s lauded short film, BEL-AIR is a modern-day reimagining of the iconic culture-defining ‘90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. 

Mammoth Film Festival To Open With North American Premiere Of Abel Ferrara's PADRE PIO, Starring Shia LeBeouf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2023

The Mammoth Film Festival has announced its opening night film, Padre Pio, starring Shia LeBeouf, a film by Abel Ferrara, marking its North American festival premiere debut.

MAMMOTH FILM FESTIVAL Set For Takeoff March 2-6, 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2023

Mammoth Film Festival  has emerged as one of the fastest growing festivals in the world. This year's edition takes place March 2-6, 2023 and is one of the most highly anticipated destination festivals on the calendar for filmmakers and film lovers globally. 

Mammoth Film Festival Unveils First Round Of 2023 Program Featuring Over 80 Films
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023

The highly anticipated Mammoth Film Festival, taking place from March 2 to 6, 2023, has announced the first round of this year's robust program.

VIDEO: Peacock Drops BEL-AIR Season Two Trailer; FRESH PRINCE Star Tatyana Ali Joins The Cast as a Recurring Guest
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2023

Tatyana Ali, who played Ashley Banks in the original The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air will make a recurring guest star appearance. The series stars Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, and Jordan L. Jones and Simone Joy Jones. Watch the new video trailer now!

VIDEO: Peacock Shares BEL-AIR Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 26, 2022

Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air is a serialized one-hour dramatic analogue of the 90's sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' that leans into the original premise: Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. Watch the new teaser now!

VIDEO: Peacock Shares BEL-AIR Official Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2022

Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air is a serialized one-hour dramatic analogue of the 90's sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air that leans into the original premise: Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. The series dives deeper into the conflicts that were impossible to explore in a sitcom.

Peacock Announces BEL-AIR Official Premiere Date
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2021

Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air is a serialized one-hour dramatic analogue of the 90's sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' that leans into the original premise: Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. With a reimagined vision, Bel-Air will dive deeper into the inherent conflicts.

VIDEO: Peacock Shares BEL-AIR Early Teaser
by Michael Major - Nov 23, 2021

Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air is a one-hour dramatic analogue of the 90’s sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” that leans into the original premise: Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. Bel-Air will dive deeper into the inherent conflicts, emotions and biases in the series.

Peacock Announces Full Cast For BEL-AIR Reboot
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2021

Peacock’s highly anticipated drama series Bel-Air, a contemporary reimagining of the beloved and culture defining 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has announced the full main cast.

Jimmy Akingbola, Sarah Gadon & Zach Cherry Join Quibi Action Thriller
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2019

Deadline reports that Jimmy Akingbola, Sarah Gadon and Zach Cherry will play recurring roles in Liam Hemsworth's upcoming Quibi action thriller.

Frantic Assembly Celebrates It's First Ever Performance 25 Years Ago
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2019

On 21 October 1994, Frantic Assembly performed their first ever work a?" a production of John Osborne's Look Back in Anger performed by Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett at the Taliesin Arts Centre in Swansea. To mark the anniversary of their first performance, the company today announced a new fundraising initiative and revealed further details of projects forming a year of activity to celebrate 25 years of Frantic Assembly.

ITV's KATE AND KOLO Adds Brenda Blethyn
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 22, 2019

Variety reports that Brenda Blethyn will star in 'Kate and Kolo,' ITV's newest sitcom. The news was announced at the Edinburgh TV Fringe Festival.

Red Dwarf XI Star / Comedian Lucie Pohl Announced to Host The 2018 TOSCARS
by Macon Prickett - Feb 21, 2018

Brits in LA are excited to announce that comedian and actress Lucie Pohl will host this years Toscars. Lucie is known for her outstanding work in Red Dwarf XI, Showtime's Homeland, Mercy on Blizzards Overwatch and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. With 5 stars reviews for her sold out comedy shows Lucie is bound to create some belly laughs at the Awards.

Yellow Earth Theatre Company presents YELLOW EARTH ACADEMY 2017 This July
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2017

Yellow Earth Theatre Company's ACADEMY is now in its 8th year and will run from July 17th to July 28th at ALRA in a bid to inspire the next generation of British East Asian* actors. This intensive, two week, fully funded course led by professionals working in the industry will give students a taste of drama school training, some vital skills and a host of insiders' tips on how to become a professional actor in theatre, TV, film or radio.

Stars Unite for Refugees in Urgent Hollywood Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2017

On March 16th at the Masonic Lodge in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, a host of British stars will gather to read extracts from Shakespeare's plays in response to real life refugee video stories. All profits go to the United Nations Refugee Agency, UNHCR.

BWW Review: FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS, Royal Court, 22 September 2016
by Marianka Swain - Sep 23, 2016

The current racial crisis in America might seem too urgent, too horrific, for us to be constantly seeking historical stories, but Suzan-Lori Parks's play cycle makes a vividly articulate case for the long thread running from 19th-century slavery to 2016 debate over entrenched ethnic hierarchies and the nature of freedom. Originally staged at New York's Public Theater in 2014, Jo Bonney's acclaimed production now makes a welcome visit to the Court, where this intimate epic unspools unhurriedly and mesmerisingly.

NO MAN'S LAND Leads September's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Aug 30, 2016

The capital is never short of theatre temptations, whether big West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From two theatrical titans taking on Pinter to the RSC in London and an unusual dining experience, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews...

Cast Announced For TORN And FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3) At The Royal Court
by Edward Baker - Aug 5, 2016

TORN and FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3) will play at the Royal Court Theatre in September 2016. Torn explores a family broken by secrets and the scars left of things left unsaid. Father Comes Home From The Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3)tackles the legacy of slavery in the US and its influence on the African-American experience.

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