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Alex Breaux and Madeline Weinstein Join Roundabout's THE REAL THING
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced additional casting for The Real Thing, starring Ewan McGregor as 'Henry,' Maggie Gyllenhaal as 'Annie,' Cynthia Nixon as 'Charlotte' and Josh Hamilton as 'Max.' Tom Stoppard's Tony Award-winning play The Real Thing, directed by Sam Gold begins preview performances on Thursday, October 2, 2014 and opens officially on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42ndStreet). This is a limited engagement. The cast also includes Alex Breaux as 'Brodie' and Madeline Weinstein as 'Debbie.' Final casting to be announced.

A Noise Within to Offer Free Staged Reading of COPENHAGEN, 9/29
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 26, 2014


A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre, presents a free staged reading of Michael Frayn's Tony Award-winning play Copenhagen, which "soars at the intersection of art and science." The reading is presented as part of the AxS Festival 2014, whose theme is Curiosity, and which takes place this fall in Pasadena. Please RSVP via phone to 626-356-3100 x1 to reserve your seat.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE: Complete '80's Series Heads to DVD Today
by Movies News Desk - Aug 26, 2014


Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the release of The Twilight Zone: The Complete '80s Series, available on DVD today, August 26, 2014, at an SRP of $59.98.

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson Coming to Merriam Theater in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 22, 2014


Celebrated astrophysicist, author and science communicator Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson brings his space-centered and family-friendly U.S. speaking tour to Philadelphia on February 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Merriam Theater. The Emmy Award winning Tyson is host of FOX's 2014 Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey series and radio show StarTalk. Tyson will share his passion for astrophysics, astronomy, and cosmology in an evening of engaging conversation on science, exploration, and the world as we know it.

Stephen King's BIG DRIVER to Premiere in October on Lifetime
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 21, 2014


The Lifetime Original Movie, Big Driver, premiering on Saturday, October 18 at 8pm ET/PT, is based on a short story written by best-selling author Stephen King and marks the first collaboration between Lifetime and King. This dark story of a young novelist hell-bent on revenge after falling victim to a brutal crime stars Golden Globe nominee Maria Bello (A History of Violence, McFarland), Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis (Sex & Violence, Steel Magnolias), Grammy nominee Joan Jett, film and television veteran Ann Dowd (The Leftovers, Masters of Sex) and Will Harris (NCIS, Sky High).

Steven Strait, Shohreh Aghdashloo to Star in New Syfy Space Opera THE EXPANSE, Coming in 2015
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 21, 2014


Syfy and Alcon TV today announced that Steven Strait (Magic City) and Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Saddam, House of Sand and Fog) will star in The Expanse, the new 10-episode space opera based on the international best-selling book series, premiering on Syfy in 2015.

2014 Creative Arts Emmy Winners - Complete List!
by Robert Diamond - Aug 17, 2014


This year's Creative Arts telecast partner is FXM; a two-hour edited version of the ceremony will air Sunday, August 24 at 8:00 PM ET/PT with an encore at 10:00 PM ET/PT on FXM. The program will be streamed in its entirety as part of the Backstage LIVE! show on Emmys.com at 12:00 PM PT/3:00 PM ET on Monday, August 25.

Cinedigm Inks Deal for Simon Wiesenthal Center's Documentary Film Collection
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 14, 2014


Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM) and Cinema Management Group (CMG) announced today they have entered into a multi-year home entertainment distribution deal for the award-winning Moriah Films' documentary film collection

Science Channel Premieres 3-Part Series MAN VS THE UNIVERSE Tonight
by TV News Desk - Aug 13, 2014


Mankind has long been at the mercy of the cosmos - subject to the often violent happenings of the boundless universe that exists beyond the confines of Earth's atmosphere.

Comedian Frank Caliendo Coming to Fox Cities P.A.C in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2014


The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced comedian, actor and impressionist Frank Caliendo, will perform Thursday, Jan. 16, 2015 at 8 p.m.

Universal Pictures Releases Scarlett Johansson's LUCY in International IMAX Theaters Today
by Movies News Desk - Aug 8, 2014


IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX; TSX: IMX), Universal Pictures, a division of Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) and EuropaCorp announced that Lucy, the new thriller from acclaimed filmmaker Luc Besson that stars Scarlett Johansson and Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive Imax format and released into Imax theatres in select international territories starting today, August 8.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE: Complete '80's Series Heads to DVD 8/26
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 6, 2014


Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the release of The Twilight Zone: The Complete '80s Series, available on DVD August 26, 2014, at an SRP of $59.98.

BWW Interviews: BCT Series - Colton Berry Talks Conceptualized Pool Noodles, Skittle Psyche Associations and TRIASSIC PARQ
by Katricia Lang - Aug 5, 2014


In the second installment of the series, I continue my conversation with Artistic Director Colton Berry. This interview is a deep cut in the metaphorical album of this series. Berry provides me with more insight into BCT's artistic goals in this discussion about the theatre's currently running production TRIASSIC PARQ. I also ask Berry the tough questions. Just what is his favorite color and flavor of Skittle? To find out, read below.

Photo Flash: First Look at Bayou City Theatrics' TRIASSIC PARQ
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2014


TRIASSIC PARQ THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2010 New York Fringe Festival, is a raunchy ride through the Triassic period! Utilizing the basic plot of iconic dinosaur film, Jurassic Park, TRIASSIC PARQ reveals 'the true story,' from the perspective of the dinosaurs. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Science Channel to Premiere 3-Part Series MAN VS THE UNIVERSE, 8/13
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2014


Mankind has long been at the mercy of the cosmos - subject to the often violent happenings of the boundless universe that exists beyond the confines of Earth's atmosphere.

TRIASSIC PARQ THE MUSICAL Plays Bayou City Theatrics, Now thru 8/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2014


TRIASSIC PARQ THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2010 New York Fringe Festival, is a raunchy ride through the Triassic period!

VIDEO: Morgan Freeman Chats with Jimmy Fallon While Sucking Helium!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 25, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, Jimmy talked to guest Morgan Freeman about his Science show, while they sucked the helium out of balloons.

Denzel Washington to Receive Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award; EQUALIZER to Open San Sebastian Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 23, 2014


During the opening gala the star of the film, Denzel Washington, will be presented with the Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award.

TRIASSIC PARQ THE MUSICAL to Play Bayou City Theatrics, 7/31-8/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2014


TRIASSIC PARQ THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2010 New York Fringe Festival, is a raunchy ride through the Triassic period!

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