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LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is thrilled to announce that due to overwhelming demand, the fifth show in its 97th season, Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner MELANIE GRIFFITH starring as Mrs. Robinson in THE GRADUATE, adapted by Terry Johnson, based on the novel by Charles Webb and the screenplay by Buck Henry and Calder Willingham, directed by Ovation Award-winner Michael Matthews (Twelve Angry Men, Billy & Ray) is EXTENDING through SUNDAY, MARCH 25 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Drive in Laguna Beach. THE GRADUATE will begin previews on Wednesday, February 21 and will open on Sunday, March 4 at 5:30pm.

Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), the premier film festival that champions the writers' contribution to film, television, and new media, is thrilled to announce Roger Corman as the recipient of the “Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking” Award at the 25th annual Austin Film Festival, this October 25-November 1.

A Bigger, Badder Beast Returns on Netflix for Season 3 Of ULTIMATE BEASTMASTER

The third season of Ultimate Beastmaster Season is a nine-episode event series that features over 100 competitors from nine countries. Those countries include: U.S., U.K., Australia, Germany, Brazil, Italy, France, South Korea and Mexico.

Award-winning songwriter and sought-after film and television producer, Tammy Hyler, has announced the formation of Smashville Entertainment. Hyler opens the doors to her Nashville-based music management and publishing company (located in The Gulch) as official with the ambition to lend assistance and directive to young songwriter and artist hopefuls to nurture, grow and develop long-lasting, sustainable careers. 

According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor Jason Statham is currently in talks to star in the new action film THE KILLER'S GAME, directed by D.J. Caruso. The film is based on the Jay Bonansinga novel of the same name, released in 1997.

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is thrilled to announce that due to overwhelming demand, the fifth show in its 97th season, Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner MELANIE GRIFFITH starring as Mrs. Robinson in THE GRADUATE, adapted by Terry Johnson, based on the novel by Charles Webb and the screenplay by Buck Henry and Calder Willingham, directed by Ovation Award-winner Michael Matthews (Twelve Angry Men, Billy & Ray) is EXTENDING through SUNDAY, MARCH 25 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Drive in Laguna Beach. THE GRADUATE will begin previews on Wednesday, February 21 and will open on Sunday, March 4 at 5:30pm.

The Garry Marshall Theatre presents the second installment in their Modern Masters Series - six one-night only exclusive evenings with some of the most iconic interdisciplinary figures in the arts. Following a sold-out evening with television legend Norman Lear, the second Modern Masters evening will be part exhibit and part discussion with Academy Award & 9-time Emmy Award-winning makeup artist of Star Trek, Rocky, and countless iconic television series and films, Michael Westmore on Wednesday, February 21 at 7:30pm.

El Rey Network's original series THE DIRECTOR'S CHAIR, hosted by Robert Rodriguez, and Man at Arms: Art of War, hosted by Danny Trejo, are now available on VRV, a leading audience-focused aggregation platform featuring premium SVOD channels alongside a curated house channel, VRV Select.

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE just announced the fifth show in its 97th season, Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner MELANIE GRIFFITH starring as Mrs. Robinson in THE GRADUATE, adapted by Terry Johnson, based on the novel by Charles Webb and the screenplay by Buck Henry and Calder Willingham and directed by Ovation Award-winner Michael Matthews (Twelve Angry Men, Billy & Ray). Executive Director Ellen Richard comments, We are just thrilled to welcome Melanie Griffith to the Laguna Playhouse in one of the most iconic roles of all time Mrs. Robinson. Adds Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham. We have been trying to seduce Melanie to perform on our stage for quite some time. We are overjoyed that she has said yes and know our subscribers and audiences will be utterly mesmerized by her return to the stage under the inspired direction of Michael Matthews! THE GRADUATE will begin previews on Wednesday, February 21; will open on Sunday, March 4 at 5:30pm and perform through Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Drive in Laguna Beach.

Lakeshore Records will release MIDNIGHT SUN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and on CD March 23rd with a vinyl version forthcoming.

It was announced today that Romanian boxer Florian Munteanu has been cast in the upcoming film Creed II in the role of Ivan Drago's son.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today that Saoirse Ronan will receive their prestigious Santa Barbara Award, presented by UGG, for her critically acclaimed role in Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird, an A24 release. Given to a person in the entertainment industry who has made a great contribution to film, the award will be presented to her at a ceremony on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the historic Arlington Theatre.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today that Saoirse Ronan will receive their prestigious Santa Barbara Award, presented by UGG , for her critically acclaimed role in Greta Gerwig's LADY BIRD, an A24 release.

Nominees have been announced for 2018 The EE Rising Star Award, which honors a young actor or actress who has demonstrated exceptional talent and ambition and has begun to capture the imagination of the British public.

For one night only -- Dec. 29 at 7:30pm -- travel through some of the greatest music hot off the Las Vegas Strip with Jimmy Mazz' smooth vocals, unique song selection and candid humor. Mazz has the incredible ability to capture the essence of these legendary performers. You don't want to miss his mastery as The Players Centre for Performing Arts once again hosts his talents in Legends & Laughter.

Before watching Golden Globes, you might want to catch up on a few of the nominations to be more informed when filling out your prediction sheet.

For one night only -- Dec. 29 at 7:30pm -- travel through some of the greatest music hot off the Las Vegas Strip with Jimmy Mazz' smooth vocals, unique song selection and candid humor. Mazz has the incredible ability to capture the essence of these legendary performers. You don't want to miss his mastery as The Players Centre for Performing Arts once again hosts his talents in Legends & Laughter.

Sylvester Stallone took to Instagram this week to announce that he will not be directing the upcoming CREED 2. Instead, the sequel will be helmed by newcomer Steven Caple, Jr.

Ronny Pascale (Unauthorized! The Musicals) is pleased to announce the next Silly Karaoke Showdown! at NerdMelt Showroom in LA.