Jon Favreau News

Disney announced today that Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre will present "Marvel's The Avengers" from May 4 through June 21, 2012, featuring special "around the clock" screenings on Thursday, May 3.

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by American Express, announced today that Marvel's The Avengers, presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures, will close its 11th edition on Saturday, April 28. Closing night will take place at Tribeca BMCC PAC and is sponsored by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin.

As first reported on Deadline.com, Billy Burke will now star in the lead role of NBC's upcoming drama pilot from JJ Abrams and Eric Kripke. The actor was originally cast in the supporting role of 'Bass' in the project which will be directed by Jon Favreau.

According to TVGuide.com, the CBS network has just picked up a comedy pilot from comedialn Louis C.K. and Spike Feresten. The pilot, currently untitled, will be written and executive produced by the duo along with Gail Berman, Lloyd Braun and Gene Stein

COWBOYS AND ALIENS is coming to Blu-ray/DVD today, December 6th. The Sci-fi western is directed by Jon Favreau and stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Keith Carradine, Noah Ringer, David O'Hara, Paul Dano, Ana de la Reguera and Clancy Brown.

Revenge of the Electric Car, written and directed by Chris Paine (Who Killed the Electric Car?), will open for a one-week engagement at the Drexel Theatre (2254 E. Main St.) on Friday, November 18.

This holiday season, America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as a hilarious holiday musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical! features a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, Follies at The Kennedy Center, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) will helm the production. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.

A native of Chicago, IL, Sebastian Maniscalco grew up with comedy in his blood. After earning a degree in Corporate Organizational Communications from Northern Illinois University, Sebastian realized his passion for stand-up comedy and moved out to Los Angeles. While working as a waiter at a Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, Sebastian spent every free night performing at local clubs, bowling alleys and bars.

Talk show listings for Monday, August 1.

Talk show listings for Monday, August 1.

David Letterman: Louis C.K., Fountains of Wayne

David Letterman: Brian Williams, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band Jay Leno: Jessica Alba, Sue Johanson, Gomez

David Letterman: Louis C.K., Fountains of Wayne

David Letterman: Brian Williams, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band Jay Leno: Jessica Alba, Sue Johanson, Gomez

Blockbuster filmmaker Jon Favreau, director of Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures' Cowboys & Aliens, is inviting thousands of fans to Comic-Con's® world premiere of the new film that stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde, it was announced today.

Tor Books is proud to present the official novelization of one of this summer's most anticipated films: COWBOYS & ALIENS (A Tor Mass Market Paperback Movie Tie-In; $7.99; On-sale: August 2, 2011).

Spike TV will assemble together Hollywood's hottest leading ladies, premier action stars, standout comedians and most unstoppable jocks to honor the year's most man-tastic achievements.