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Julia Roberts accepted her Hollywood Film Award last night for 'Supporting Actress' in the big screen adaptaion of Tracy Letts AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY.

Ellis will portray Brown's 'longtime friend and musical collaborator' Bobby Byrd in the film, which also stars Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer.

Summit Entertainment's latest two TV spots for Gavin Hood's Ender's Game are now circulating screens across the country. The film, hitting theaters November 1, stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. Watch both spots below!

Summit Entertainment's latest two TV spots for Gavin Hood's Ender's Game are now circulating screens across the country. The film, hitting theaters November 1, stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. Watch both spots below!

A new TV spot for Gavin Hood's Ender's Game has been revealed. The film, hitting theaters November 1, stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. Click below!

Six events for the public are scheduled for the Ware Center this coming First Today - there's something for everyone, all ages. All but the film ARE FREE.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia (coauthor of the Beautiful Creatures series) kicks off the 'YA Legion Tour' for her new solo novel Unbreakable, which was released today. The tour will kick-off at Barnes and Noble at the Grove at 7 pm, with young adult authors Alyson Noel, Katie Alender and Marie Lu, and a live musical performance from popular alternative rock artist, Dom Liberati, whose original song, 'You Still Haunt Me' accompanies Garcia's book trailer. In honor of the launch of Unbreakable, Liberati will also be performing a free concert at the Mint after the in-store event.

According to Deadline, Taylor has selected THE HELP's leading ladies Viola Davis and Octavia Davis to star in his upcoming James Brown biopic GET ON UP for Universal Pictures.

Six events for the public are scheduled for the Ware Center this coming First Friday - there's something for everyone, all ages. All but the film ARE FREE.

The film opened in theaters on Friday, grossing an impressive $7 million with first-day sales, and closed out Sunday with $21.4 million.

Tony-winner Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal star in PRISONERS, directed by Denis Villeneuve for Warner Bros, Pictures, which opened last night, Sept 20, to $7 million at the box office. The suspense thriller is dashing toward a $21 million weekend opening, according to Deadline.

Jessica Chastain was recently on the scene at the Toronto International Film Festival for her upcoming movie, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, in which she stars with James McAvoy and Viola Davis. Below you can check out photos of the star in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

About to costar at the Fountain in The Normal Heart, opening September 21, actor Tim Cummings discusses his role in the play and his award-winning role in The New Electric Ballroom at the Rogue Machine, as well as other theatrical interests.

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers will publish Dangerous Creatures, a new young adult book series from Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, it was announced today by Megan Tingley, the division's Executive Vice President and Publisher. Dangerous Creatures returns to the world of Beautiful Creatures, Garcia and Stohl's #1 New York Times bestselling series and international sensation, which was recently made into a major motion picture.

Katie Couric tackles captivating issues, unforgettable newsmaking headlines and fascinating famous faces -- it's talk that matters when her nationally-syndicated talk show, “Katie,” premieres its second season on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013.

Jane Lynch, who just starred as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE on Broadway and is known for her portrayal of Coach Sue Sylvester in Fox's GLEE, was recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Scroll down for photos from the ceremony!

The acclaimed playwright is being celebrated in staged readings through Sept. 28 at The Greene Performance Space in Lower Manhattan.

The 61st edition of the San Sebastian Festival will present its Donostia Award to one of today's best known film stars, Hugh Jackman. The actor will receive the Award on September 27 prior to the special screening of the latest work in which he plays the lead, Prisoners.

TheWrap.com reports that Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Nelsan Ellis may join the cast of an upcoming James Brown biopic from 'The Help' director Tate Taylor. T