Melissa Leo News

Audax Theatre Group presents Haunted House, a new play by Daniel Roberts, directed by Brian Ziv. Performances begin July 9th at the Irish Arts Center (553 West 51st Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues) for a limited engagement though August 8th only. Haunted House features Jordan Charney, Jason Blaine, Meghan Miller, Jason Altman, and Diana Cherkas.

Audax Theatre Group today announced that Jordan Charney, Jason Blaine, Meghan Miller, Jason Altman, and Diana Cherkas would comprise the cast of their new production, Haunted House, a new play by Daniel Roberts, directed by Brian Ziv. Performances will begin July 9th at the Irish Arts Center (553 West 51st Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues), for a limited engagement though August 8th only.

Audax Theatre Group presents Haunted House, a new play by Daniel Roberts, directed by Brian Ziv. Performances begin July 9th at the Irish Arts Center (553 West 51st Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues) for a limited engagement though August 8th only. Haunted House features Jordan Charney, Jason Blaine, Meghan Miller, Jason Altman, and Diana Cherkas.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 134 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2009 to the Academy's roster of voting members.

Audax Theatre Group today announced that Jordan Charney, Jason Blaine, Meghan Miller, Jason Altman, and Diana Cherkas would comprise the cast of their new production, Haunted House, a new play by Daniel Roberts, directed by Brian Ziv. Performances will begin July 9th at the Irish Arts Center (553 West 51st Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues), for a limited engagement though August 8th only.

Fern Kershon and Orange Thought Productions today announced that 2009 Academy Award nominee Melissa Leo would head the cast of their new production, Heart of the City, a new play by Eric Lane, directed by Martha Banta. Performances will begin June 11th at the Theatre at 30th Street, for a limited engagement. Additional casting will be announced shortly.

Fern Kershon and Orange Thought Productions will present Heart of the City, a new play by Eric Lane, directed by Martha Banta, featuring Eliza Foss, Scott Kerns, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Martin LaPlatney, Melissa Miller and Mark Setlock. Performances will begin Thursday June 11th at the Theatre at 30th Street, for a limited engagement.

Fern Kershon and Orange Thought Productions today announced that Eliza Foss, Scott Kerns, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Martin LaPlatney, Melissa Miller and Mark Setlock would comprise the cast of their new production, Heart of the City, a new play by Eric Lane, directed by Martha Banta.

Fern Kershon and Orange Thought Productions today announced that 2009 Academy Award nominee Melissa Leo would head the cast of their new production, Heart of the City, a new play by Eric Lane, directed by Martha Banta. Performances will begin June 11th at the Theatre at 30th Street, for a limited engagement. Additional casting will be announced shortly.

The Tribeca Film Festival heralded Woody Allen's return to making his films in New York City by debuting his new movie, 'Whatever Works' on the festival's opening night April 22nd, 2009.

The Independent Film 2009 Spirit Awards were given out last night Saturday, February 21 in Los Angeles and The Wrestler was a big winner, nabbing Best Film and Best Actor for star Mickey Rourke. Other acting awards went to Melissa Leo for Best Actress for Frozen River, James Franco won best supporting actor for Milk, while Penelope Cruz snagged a best supporting win for Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Woody Allen earned a Best Screenplay award for the film as well.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 are being presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center?, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide. Winners are updated below as they're announced in bold red.

The Independent Film 2009 Spirit Awards were given out last night Saturday, February 21 in Los Angeles and The Wrestler was a big winner, nabbing Best Film and Best Actor for star Mickey Rourke.

The New York Post's gossip legend Cindy Adams talks Oscar in her current column in advance of this Sunday's Academy Awards telecast. She chats with a few Oscar contenders including, director Stephen Daldry, who is nominated for the The Reader, Frozen River Best Actress nominee Melissa Leo and WALL-E producer Jim Morris.

Fifteen of the 20 nominees in the acting categories were among the almost 120 Academy Award nominees who gathered at noon on Monday, February 2nd at the Beverly Hilton Hotel when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored this year's Oscar contenders at its annual Nominees Luncheon.

Fifteen of the 20 nominees in the acting categories will be among the almost 120 Academy Award nominees who will gather at noon on Monday (February 2) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors this year's Oscar contenders at its annual Nominees Luncheon. Additional confirmations are expected to come in over the weekend.

Fifteen of the 20 nominees in the acting categories will be among the almost 120 Academy Award nominees who will gather at noon on Monday (February 2) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors this year's Oscar contenders at its annual Nominees Luncheon. Additional confirmations are expected to come in over the weekend.

The 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were simulcast live nationally on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT, and 6 p.m. MT from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center.