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Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca, & Gaia Wise Join Emma Thompson-Led THE FISHERWOMAN
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2024


Judy Greer (White House Plumbers, The First Lady), Marc Menchaca (The Creator, Ozark), and Gaia Wise will join previously announced Emma Thompson (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, Sense and Sensibility) in action-thriller The Fisherwoman. Brian Kirk (21 Bridges, JACKAL) is directing from a screenplay by Nicholas Jacobson-Larson and Dalton Leeb.

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - Feb 20, 2022


When the audience starts singing along, one can't help but have a good time! Mamma Mia is always a crowd favorite and Belmont Theatre's production was no exception. With catchy ABBA tunes, fun dance numbers, and some slapstick comedy, this local community theater tackled a challenging show.

Bebe Rexha Unveils Single for Disney's MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 20, 2019


Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha unveils new single, “You Can't Stop The Girl' (Warner Records) which is the featured song for Disney's “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.” The accompanying video was helmed by award-winning director Sophie Muller and will be released in the weeks ahead. The highly anticipated Disney sequel hits theaters on October 18th.

RADIOACTIVE Starring Rosamund Pike to be TIFF Closing Night Gala Presentation
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 23, 2019


TIFF Co-Heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente announced today that Radioactive, the Marie and Pierre Curie biopic directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Marjane Satrapi (Persepolis), will be the Closing Night Gala Presentation of the 44th Toronto International Film Festival® . The film will make its World Premiere at Roy Thomson Hall on September 14.

Keeley Hawes, Ann Dowd Join Cast of Netflix's REBECCA
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 31, 2019


BAFTA nominee Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard, Misbehaviour), Emmy Award Winner Ann Dowd (The Handmaid's Tale, Hereditary), Sam Riley (Free Fire, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies) and Ben Crompton (Game of Thrones, Strike) join the previously announced Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James and Armie Hammer

VIDEO: Angelina Jolie Returns in the Trailer for MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2019


The new teaser trailer for “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” a sequel to the global box-office hit “Maleficent,” has arrived.

Lily James and Armie Hammer to Star in Ben Wheatley's REBECCA
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 15, 2018


Acclaimed British director Ben Wheatley (Kill List, High Rise) has signed on to direct a new adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's classic, romantic, gothic thriller penned by screenwriter Jane Goldman (Kingsman series, X-Men: First Class). It tells the story of a newly-married young woman who, on arriving at her husband's imposing family estate on a bleak English coast, finds herself battling the shadow of his dead first wife, the mysterious Rebecca, whose legacy continues to haunt the house.

The London Film Festival Announces Full Lineup, Opening with European Premiere of Steve McQueen's WIDOWS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 30, 2018


The 62nd BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express® today announces its full programme, featuring a diverse selection of 225 feature films from both established and emerging talent. This 12-day celebration of cinema illustrates the richness of international filmmaking, with films to delight and entertain audiences, and also films that probe and interrogate issues of significance.

Production Begins on MALEFICENT II + Michelle Pfeiffer Joins Returning Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning
by Macon Prickett - May 29, 2018


Production has begun on “Maleficent II,” a sequel to the 2014 global box office hit “Maleficent,” at Pinewood Studios and on locations throughout the U.K.. Oscar® and three-time Golden Globe® winner Angelina Jolie (“Girl, Interrupted,” “Wanted”) and Elle Fanning (“The Beguiled,” “Super 8”) reprise their roles as the dark fairy Maleficent and Princess Aurora, respectively, two characters from the studio's animated classic “Sleeping Beauty,” whose untold story was brought to life on screen in “Maleficent.”

Photo Flash: First Look at Pilot Theatre and York Theatre Royal's BRIGHTON ROCK
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2018


Here's a first look at the production images for the Pilot Theatre and York Theatre Royal production of Bryony Lavery's exciting new adaptation of Graham Greene's iconic 1938 novel of sin and redemption Brighton Rock.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Company of BRIGHTON ROCK
by Julie Musbach - Feb 7, 2018


Rehearsals are well under way for the premiere of the Pilot Theatre and York Theatre Royal premiere of Tony-Award Nominee Bryony Lavery's(Frozen and Beautiful Burnout) new adaptation of Graham Greene's iconic 1938 novel of sin and redemption Brighton Rock.

BRIGHTON ROCK Will Play York Theatre Royal Feb 2018; Tour to Follow
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2017


Following the critical success of their co-production of E.M.Forster's The Machine Stops, Pilot Theatre will once again join forces with York Theatre Royal to premiere Tony-Award Nominee Bryony Lavery's (Frozen, Stockholm and Beautiful Burnout) new adaptation of Graham Greene's iconic 1938 novel of sin and redemption Brighton Rock.

Filming Begins Across Europe on BBC America's New Thriller KILLING EVE
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 23, 2017


Filming has commenced on BBC AMERICA's all-new eight-part thriller, KILLING EVE, penned by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and produced by Sid Gentle Films Ltd.

Jason Ritter, Kate Bosworth Among All-Star Cast of Nat Geo's Event Series THE LONG ROAD HOME
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 24, 2017


National Geographic today announced the cast for the global scripted event series based on Martha Raddatz's New York Times best-seller THE LONG ROAD HOME.

BWW Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES Falls Flat
by Natalie de la Garza - Feb 5, 2016


Its separate, incongruous elements should make a mash-up like Austen and zombies fun. Unfortunately, the keyword there is should. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES is decidedly lacking in the fun department.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES Movie, Starring Lily James, Sets Feb 2016 Release
by Movies News Desk - Mar 30, 2015


Variety writes that PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, starring CINDERELLA's Lily James and Sam Riley, will hit theaters on February 19, 2016, via Screen Gems.

Cate Blanchett to Star in MARY POPPINS Reboot from Tim Burton?
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 13, 2014


Tim Burton may be in the process of creating a reboot of the Walt Disney classic MARY POPPINS. The film is rumored to star Academy Award winning actress Cate Blanchett as the beloved nanny and Sam Riley as Bert, the chimney sweep.

GAME OF THRONES' Stars Join PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES Movie; Screen Gems Nabs Rights
by Movies News Desk - Sep 23, 2014


Deadline writes that Screen Gems has grabbed the U.S. distribution rights to Burr Steers' film adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith's book PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, a spin on Jane Austen's classic romance novel. Not only that, but GAME OF THRONES' stars Charles Dance and Lena Headey have also signed on for the project.

Matt Smith Joins Film Adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 17, 2014


According to The Hollywood Reporter, former DOCTOR WHO star Matt Smith has signed on for the film adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, a spin on Jane Austen's classic romance novel. Burr Steers will direct.

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