Judi Dench News

Deadline.com reports that Sony Pictures, MGM, and Eon Productions have officially announced that the 23rd James Bond picture, SKYFALL, is the biggest grossing film in the history of the franchise. A source with Sony Pictures told Deadline, “We are off to an amazing start.'

The latest installment in the James Bond franchise, SKYFALL, and the third in Daniel Craig's repetoire, brought in $87.7 million in its first three days - the biggest opening for a James Bond film ever- plus $2.2 million during Thursday night previews alone. Craig's previous Bond outing, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, broke the Bond record in 2008, earning $67.5 million during its opening weekend.

Broadway stars Emily Padgett and Matthew Hydzik will star as "Alex" and "Nick" in the world premiere of FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation. Padgett and Hydzik will be joined on stage by the legendary Rachelle Rak in the role of "Tess." Sergio Trujillo, director and choreographer for the production returned to the home of FLASHDANCE and launch of the world premiere, Pittsburgh's Heinz Hall, to announce the lead casting from a press conference. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Kevin McMahon, CEO of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, were also on hand to welcome the cast and creative team to Pittsburgh and to make a proclamation, naming January 1, 2013 as FLASHDANCE DAY. Celebrating its 30th Anniversary,FLASHDANCE kicks off a national tour January 1-6 at Heinz Hall and continues on to more than 20 cities with additional bookings to be announced:

The nominations for the 15th annual Moët British Independent Film Awards were announced today, at St Martins Lane, London by actor and BIFA Patron, Adrian Les

Sony and MGM's SKYFALL, the latest installment in the James Bond franchise, brought in a whopping $156 million this weekend in the international market. Since its release on Oct. 26, the film has netted over $287 million.

Deadline reports that the latest film in the James Bond franchise, SKYFALL, has now surpassed Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 as the biggest 7-day gross of all time in the UK, with box office takes totaling $59.86M.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" will move its popular Halloween-themed show to MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012. In addition, the top morning talk show is returning to its normal live production schedule beginning on Wednesday, October 31.

John Logan - the writer of James Bond's upcoming SKYFALL - has officially pitched and sold Bond 24 and 25 to Bond bosses Barbara Broccoli Michael Wilson. The next two films will tell a two-part story with Daniel Craig reprising his role of 007. It's tentatively set for a 2014 release.

Matthew Dunster will direct Rodney Ackland's Before The Party at the Almeida from 21 March - 11 May 2013, with press night on 28 March. Based on a short story by Somerset Maugham, Before The Party has designs by Anna Fleischle with lighting by Philip Gladwell and sound by Ian Dickinson. Casting will be announced shortly.

The Daily Mail reports that the currently untitled next JAMES BOND movie is set to start shooting next fall at Pinewood Studios with a target release date of fall 2014.

Join in the 2013 celebrations as Adelaide Festival Centre celebrates its 40th ruby anniversary and 100th anniversary for the grand old dame Her Majesty's Theatre with a year-long season of theatre, dance, music, festivals and party celebrations. The 2013 program boasts 240 performances and 71 individual shows with a number of panel discussions, exhibitions and of course some special anniversary events around these extraordinary milestones.

The latest James Bond film, SKYFALL, starring Daniel Craig will be directed by Sam Mendes. SKYFALL opens internationally on October 26 and will debut in IMAX theaters in North America on November 8 and conventional theaters on November 9. Check out a clip from the film below! Check out a clip from the latest Bond film, SKYFALL, below!

Past and present Bond actresses Dame Judi Dench, Helen McCrory and Minnie Driver lit up the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall, wearing jewels from iconic London jeweller, David Morris at the Royal World Premiere of the latest James Bond installment - Skyfall.

'Niemand will ein Musical über Katzen sehen.' Diesen Satz mussten sich Komponist Andrew Lloyd Webber und Produzent Cameron Mackintosh von vielen, möglichen Finanzgebern gefallen lassen. Nun ist CATS wieder zurück auf Tournee durch Deutschland.

Columbia Pictures and MGM have released a new clip from the highly anticipated film SKYFALL. In the video, James Bond (Daniel Craig) meets 'Q' played by actor Ben Whishaw. Check it out below!

SKYFALL premieres in the UK in just one week and unfortunately we have to wait another two weeks in the US. Luckily we've got a new trailer for the film to hold you over until then. You can check it out here!

Masterworks Broadway continues to release cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era. Seventeen (1951 Original Broadway Cast) and Cabaret (1968 Original London Cast) will be available as downloads through all major digital service providers and as disc-on-demand with the original cover art, via Arkivmusic.com and Amazon.com. All releases will be accompanied by new album pages and photos on MasterworksBroadway.com.