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The Hollywood Reporter writes that AUGUST OSAGE: COUNTY, SAVING MR. BANKS, NEBRASKA and MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM have all joined the lineup for the Napa Valley Film Festival's 2013 edition, beginning November 17. Also among the selections is ONE CHANCE -- starring Tony-winner James Corden.

The biggest day of the year for Broadway fans is only four days away as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS sets the stage for the 27th AnnualBroadway Flea Market & Grand Auction (#bwayflea). The all-day, outdoor market features one-of-a-kind theatre treasures, once-in-a-lifetime onstage and backstage experiences and your favorite stars from Broadway's biggest shows.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University welcomes three-time Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston to play the lead role of Lyndon Baines Johnson in Robert Schenkkan's new play All The Way opening the A.R.T.'s 2013-14 Season at the Loeb Drama Center. The production, directed by Bill Rauch, will begin performances tonight, September 13, 2013.

BBC AMERICA announces Fall Preview

Academy Award-winning Hollywood hairstylist Paul LeBlanc publishes his second book, titled 'Moving On.' Here, LeBlanc once again shares about his experiences and all the films he worked on since the day he won an Oscar. This book, which continues to speak about movie stars, the film industry, and the part the author played in, is LeBlanc's closure to his debut book, titled 'You can get There from Here.'

Broadcasting from iconic, fun and glamorous locations in and around Hollywood, the weekly entertainment news program “On The Red Carpet” will premiere nationwide in national syndication the weekend of September 14, 2013.

In an effort to bring even more laughter to the men and women serving in the Armed Forces around the world, Armed Forces Entertainment has launched a new Celebrity Comedy Series produced by Don Barnhart Entertainment.

Theater Works at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts will offer a special benefit performance of BIG, the Musical to benefit the Yarnell Hill Recovery Group. This event will take place tonight, September 7, 2013 at 7:30 pm.

Kennedy assassination authority, Hugh Aynesworth, a respected journalist, historian, and four-time Pulitzer Prize finalist offers readers an investigative reporter's unique insight in his new book 'November 22, 1963: Witness to History' (Brown Books Publishing Group).

The biggest day of the year for Broadway fans will include one-of-a-kind opportunities to own a part of theatre history or to step into the footlights as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents the 27th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction (#bwayflea).

Disney announced today that 'Saving Mr. Banks' has been chosen to open AFI FEST 2013, presented by Audi, on Thursday, November 7.

Producers Michael Alden, Stefany Bergson and Rodger Hess have announced the New York premiere of Becoming Dr. Ruth, a warmhearted, candid and inspiring comedy starring Debra Jo Rupp, ('That 70's Show') written by Mark St. Germain and directed by Julianne Boyd.

The North American Premiere Gala of Disney's SAVING MR. BANKS will open the festival on Thursday, November 7.

The 57th BFI London Film Festival has announced theie full line-up for this year's event which runs from October 9 - 20. The Festival will include 234 features, including 22 films making their world premieres.

Hugh Aynesworth, the most revered authority on the Kennedy assassination, as well as a renowned journalist, historian, and four-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, provides readers with his unique insights in his new book 'November 22, 1963: Witness to History' (Brown Books Publishing Group).

West Side Story, one of the greatest love stories of all time, opens on the Ogunquit Playhouse stage September 4 through September 28. This all new production of the timeless classic, helmed by Broadway veteran director BT McNicholl, mesmerizes audiences of all ages from the first note to the final breath. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features beloved American musical theatre classics including "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere." With a set designed exclusively for the Ogunquit Playhouse by Michael Schweikardt, an extraordinary cast and an iconic score soaring throughout, theatre goers will fall in love with West Side Story all over again.

An all-new international trailer for CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, based on the true story of the 2009 hijacking of the MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates, has just been released. The film hits theaters on October 11th. Get a first look below!

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola has announced that Fetch Clay, Make Man, written by Will Power and directed by Des McAnuff, will begin performances tonight, August 23 at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Opening night is set for Thursday, September 12 at 7pm. Fetch Clay, Make Man is scheduled to run through Sunday, October 13; tickets are on sale now.