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Art Marcum and Matt Holloway are set to write the script for the reboot of 'Master of Universe' from Sony Pictures and Mattel Films, according to Variety. The brothers Adam and Aaron Nee are still on board to direct the film.

Rupert Grint has joined Apple's upcoming psychological thriller series from M. Night Shyamalan and British TV writer Tony Basgallop, according to Deadline.

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent feature films selected across all categories for the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from January 24 - February 3, 2019.

Premium television network EPIX® announced today that production has commenced on its original modern noir drama series Our Lady, LTD, with Damon Herriman (100 Bloody Acres), Chris Conrad (Patriot), Terry O'Quinn (Patriot, Castle Rock) and Hana Mae Lee (Pitch Perfect).  The newly announced cast joins previously announced Academy Award® winner Sir Ben Kingsley, two-time Academy Award nominee Jacki Weaver, Jimmi Simpson, Luis Guzman, and Kurtwood Smith. Steve Conrad (Wonder, Patriot) and Bruce Terris (Patriot) serve as executive producers and showrunners, with Conrad directing six episodes. The series, slated for a 2019 premiere on EPIX, is produced by MGM Television and internationally distributed by MGM.

The first trailer for The Upside, starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston, has been released. Watch the trailer below!

The comedy-drama, The Upside, staring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, and Nicole Kidman will get a January 11th release date, according to Variety. 

EPIX® has greenlit Our Lady, LTD, a 10-episode modern noir drama from MGM Television starring Academy Award® winner Sir Ben Kingsley.  The series follows James, a young grifter, as he attempts to prey upon Pastor Byron Brown (Kingsley), who turns out to be far more dangerous than he suspects. 

The Huntington Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Fall, which tells the true story of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller's secret son Daniel, his child with third wife, Inge Morath. Born with Down syndrome, Daniel was institutionalized, and his existence was never acknowledged by his parents. Written by playwright and renowned journalist Bernard Weinraub (The Accomplices, Above the Fold), and directed by Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois, Fall runs May 18 - June 16, 2018 at the Huntington's Stanford Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts.

The Huntington Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Fall, which tells the true story of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller's secret son Daniel, his child with third wife Inge Morath. Born with Down syndrome, Daniel was institutionalized and his existence was never acknowledged by his parents. Written by playwright and renowned journalist Bernard Weinraub (The Accomplices, Above the Fold), and directed by Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois, Fall runs May 18 - June 16, 2018 at the Huntington's Stanford Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts.

Equinox Theatre Company is thrilled to present the highly anticipated return of Reefer Madness: The Musical. Performances will be April 6 through April 28 with shows Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM.

Equinox Theatre Company is thrilled to present the highly anticipated return of Reefer Madness: The Musical. Performances will be April 6 through April 28 with shows Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM. There will also be a pay-what-you-can industry night on Thursday, April 26. Tickets are $20 in advance/$25 at the door/$17 for groups of 6 or more in advance only. All performances will be at The Bug Theatre at 3654 Navajo Street in Denver. Tickets and more information available online at www.EquinoxTheatreDenver.com

The Bug Theatre and Paper Cat Films have reunited once again for the biggest and best annual Halloween treat in Colorado. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Live! On Stage! will be October 6 through 28, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m.

The Bug Theatre and Paper Cat Films have reunited once again for the biggest and best annual Halloween treat in Colorado. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Live! On Stage! will be October 6 through 28, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and for students, seniors and military. Tickets at the door will be $18 general admission/$15 for anyone dressed like a zombie. A special group rate is also available for groups of 6 or more (in advance only) for just $14. Tickets are available online at www.BugTheatre.org. There will also be an industry night, Thursday, October 26, and tickets will be $10.

The Bug Theatre and Paper Cat Films have reunited once again for the biggest and best annual Halloween treat in Colorado. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Live! On Stage! will be October 6 through 28, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and for students, seniors and military. Tickets at the door will be $18 general admission/$15 for anyone dressed like a zombie. A special group rate is also available for groups of 6 or more (in advance only) for just $14. Tickets are available online at www.BugTheatre.org. There will also be an industry night, Thursday, October 26, and tickets will be $10.

The Toronto International Film Festival® proudly announces the World Premiere of Academy Award® nominee Dan Gilroy's ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ., completing the 2017 Official Programme Selection.

The Bug Theatre and Paper Cat Films have reunited once again for the biggest and best annual Halloween treat in Colorado. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD…Live! On Stage! will be October 6 through 28, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and for students, seniors and military. Tickets at the door will be $18 general admission/$15 for anyone dressed like a zombie. A special group rate is also available for groups of 6 or more (in advance only) for just $14. Tickets are available online at www.BugTheatre.org. There will also be an industry night, Thursday, October 26, and tickets will be $10.

Academy Award® winner* Denzel Washington directs and stars in the powerful and moving drama FENCES, arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand March 14, 2017 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.

Last night, Viola Davis picked up the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for FENCES. Watch her moving acceptance speech below!

Last night two-time Tony Award-winner Viola Davis made history as the first African-American to win an Emmy in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category. She was recognized for her role as the brilliant attorney and professor Annalise Keating on the Shonda Rhimes drama HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER. In addition to her Emmy and Tonys, Davis has won three Drama Desks and three SAG Awards. During her acceptance speech, Davis quoted Harriet Tubman and talked about breaking boundaries and redefining what Hollywood thinks of as beautiful.

Viola Davis has won the Academy Award for Best supporting Actress for FENCES. The actress reprised her Tony Award winning performance as Rose in the big-screen adaptation of August Wilson's drama.