Samuel Goldwyn News

'The Strange Love of Martha Ivers' (1946), in which Kirk Douglas made his film debut, will be screened as the next feature in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' series 'Oscar Noir: 1940s Writing Nominees from Hollywood's Dark Side' on Monday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a recently restored 70mm print of 'South Pacific' on Friday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Oscar®-nominated animator Henry Selick and director Penelope Spheeris will present at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 37th Annual Student Academy Awards ceremony on Saturday, June 12, at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Oscar®-nominated actor Jeremy Renner has been tapped to present at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 37th Annual Student Academy Awards ceremony on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

After his Buddhist mother passes away of cancer, a college circuit comedian on the road has 100 days to marry in order for his mother's spirit to transition in peace. Reluctant to fulfill this superstitious condition, the man awkwardly reunites with his estranged and married high school sweetheart.

Oscar®-nominated animator Henry Selick and director Penelope Spheeris will present at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 37th Annual Student Academy Awards ceremony on Saturday, June 12, at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Oscar®-nominated actor Jeremy Renner has been tapped to present at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 37th Annual Student Academy Awards ceremony on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

'Laura' (1944), the tale of a police detective who falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating, will be screened as the next feature in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' series 'Oscar Noir: 1940s Writing Nominees from Hollywood's Dark Side' on Monday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Who's electrifying rock opera 'Tommy' on Friday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Thirteen students from 10 U.S. colleges and universities have been named winners in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 37th Annual Student Academy Awards competition. Academy members will view these films at special screenings and vote to determine the winner's placements.

The critically acclaimed Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble continues its commitment to producing original and audacious plays with the world premiere of Trog and Clay at the Powerhouse Theatre, the second play of the season by award-winning playwright Michael Vukadinovich. This dark comedy boasts a talented creative team led by veteran director Gary Gardner. The cast of Trog and Clay includes veteran Ensemble members Isaac Wade, Paige White, Mike Kindle, Ariel Goldberg as well as a actors Travis Murray, Matt Weedman, Andrew Crabtree, and Emma Fassler. Immediately following the April 22nd performance, the audience is invited to join the company at the Opening Night Reception on the Deck at the Powerhouse.

Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino ('Ratatouille,' 'Up') will guide audience members through some of the most inspired and memorable uses of classical music in animation in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 'What's Opera, Doc? Animation and Classical Music' on Friday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. He will be joined by Academy Music Branch governor Bruce Broughton ('Silverado,' 'The Rescuers Down Under') and Oscar-winning animated feature director Pete Docter ('Monsters, Inc.,' 'Up').

Alfred Hitchcock's favorite among his dozens of films, 'Shadow of a Doubt' will be screened as the next feature in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 'Oscar Noir: 1940s Writing Nominees from Hollywood's Dark Side' on Monday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

After his Buddhist mother passes away of cancer, a college circuit comedian on the road has 100 days to marry in order for his mother's spirit to transition in peace. Reluctant to fulfill this superstitious condition, the man awkwardly reunites with his estranged and married high school sweetheart.

Sir Michael Caine, one of the world's most acclaimed screen actors, has played many legendary roles in his distinguished career. On Wednesday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m., Museum of the Moving Image will present Sir Michael Caine, Icon, an evening of conversation with Caine about his tough-guy roles, moderated by Chief Curator David Schwartz.

Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino ('Ratatouille,' 'Up') will guide audience members through some of the most inspired and memorable uses of classical music in animation in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 'What's Opera, Doc? Animation and Classical Music' on Friday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. He will be joined by Academy Music Branch governor Bruce Broughton ('Silverado,' 'The Rescuers Down Under') and Oscar-winning animated feature director Pete Docter ('Monsters, Inc.,' 'Up').

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Who's electrifying rock opera 'Tommy' on Friday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Actors Peter Badalamenti, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Andy Serkis and Wes Studi will join several crew members from the Oscar®-winning films "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (2008) and "Avatar" (2009) in exploring the revolutionary developments in digital technology and its impact on acting at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' presentation of "Acting in the Digital Age" on Thursday, April 22, at 8 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Actors Peter Badalamenti, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Andy Serkis and Wes Studi will join several crew members from the Oscar-winning films 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' (2008) and 'Avatar' (2009) in exploring the revolutionary developments in digital technology and its impact on acting at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' presentation of 'Acting in the Digital Age' on Thursday, April 22, at 8 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

The critically acclaimed Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble continues its commitment to producing original and audacious plays with the world premiere of Trog and Clay at the Powerhouse Theatre, the second play of the season by award-winning playwright Michael Vukadinovich. This dark comedy boasts a talented creative team led by veteran director Gary Gardner. The cast of Trog and Clay includes veteran Ensemble members Isaac Wade, Paige White, Mike Kindle, Ariel Goldberg as well as a actors Travis Murray, Matt Weedman, Andrew Crabtree, and Emma Fassler. Immediately following the April 22nd performance, the audience is invited to join the company at the Opening Night Reception on the Deck at the Powerhouse.