Langella, Hunter & Rossellini Lead Key International Film Fests in '10-'11August 30, 2010Variety reports that theater vets Frank Langella, Isabella Rossellini, and Holly Hunter will play key roles in three international film festivals this year and next. Langella, a three-time Tony Award Winner will lead the Zurich Film Fest, which runs from September 23 - October 3, 2010; Holly Hunter will be a jury member on the Stockholm International Film Fest. panel from November 11 - November 21; while Isabella Rossellini will serve as the head of the Berlin International Film Fest. in 2011.
Ari Graynor & Jonah Hill Team Up for 'The Sitter' FlickAugust 30, 2010Deadline.com has revealed that Ari Graynor will team up with Jonah Hill in the David Gordon Green-directed The Sitter for Fox. Michael De Luca prodeces the film, which, according to The Hollywood Reporter 'follows a college student, suspended for the semester and living at home with his single mom, who has a night to remember when he gets talked into baby-sitting the eccentric kids next door: two boys and a wild 8-year-old girl.'
Lois Smith Joins 'Desperate Housewives' This SeasonAugust 30, 2010TVGuide.com reports that Lois Smith will be the newest member of Wasteria Lane this upcoming season, playing the role of 'Allison Scavo,' mother to 'Tom (played by Soug Savant). Smith's character will be taking up residence with 'Lynette' (Felicity Huffman) and 'Tom' in order to help him beat a case of postpartum depression.
Barnes and Noble at Lincoln Center to Close in JanuaryAugust 30, 2010The New York Times has announced that the Barnes and Noble at Lincoln Center, a longtime staple of Lincoln Triangle at 66th and Broadway, will close at the end of January, 2011 at the conclusion of its lease due to high rent.
Menzel, Diggs, Law et al. Head to 'Sesame Street' This SeasonAugust 30, 2010According to published reports, stage vets Idina Menzel and hisband Taye Diggs, Jude Law, Kyra Sedgwick, Terrence Howard, and Jennifer Garner are among the celebrities that will be stopping by Sesame Street this upcoming season. Additional guests include Jason Bateman, Amy Poehler, Colin Farrell, Ryan Reynolds, Zoe Saldana, Wanda Sykes, Anna Faris, Katy Perry, Reverend Run, Usher, will.i.am, Reggie Bush, LaDainian Tomlinson and cast members from Grey's Anatomy, Modern Family, The View, Food Network, Today, The Insider and American Idol's Kara DioGuardi.
Nottage & Eno Named Horton Foote Prize Winners for RUINED, MIDDLETOWNAugust 30, 2010Mari Marchbanks (Founder and Executive Director) announced today the inaugural recipients of the newly established Horton Foote Prizes, named in honor of the legendary writer, to award excellence in American Theater. Presented biennially, the first Horton Foote Prize is awarded to Ruined by Lynn Nottage for Outstanding New American Play and Middletown by Will Eno for Promising New American Play.
Bieber Eyes 'Grease' Remake with CyrusAugust 30, 2010Bieber_Eyes_Grease_Remake_with_Cyrus_20010101
The U.K. Sun has reported that teen pop star Justin Bieber has his sights set on the big screen and would like to make his leading man debut in a remake of the movie musical, Grease, alongside contemporary Miley Cyrus. Bieber tells The Sun: 'It would be a lot of fun. It's been talked about a lot over the years but it would be awesome to play Danny.' When asked about a potential co-star Bieber was quick to respond: 'I would go for Miley Cyrus without hesitation. She can sing, dance and act...I'd want some great people to star in it. Wouldn't Susan Boyle make an amazing Principal McGee? We'd just need to write it into the script that she broke into song.'
Al Pacino Wins 2010 Emmy for Best Lead Actor in a TV Mini-Series or MovieAugust 29, 2010Al Pacino is this year's recipient of the 2010 Primetime Emmy for Best Actor in a Mini-Series or a Movie for HBO's You Don't Know Jack. Theater vet Pacino has appeared on Broadway in Salome, American Buffalo, Hughie, and King Richard III, among others. He will next appear on Broadway in The Merchant of Venice, which opens at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall.
STAGE TUBE: GLEE Opens the 2010 Primetime Emmys!August 29, 2010The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards is airing live coast to coast tonight, on August 29 (8-11 p.m. EST) on NBC, originating from the Nokia Theatre L.A. in Los Angeles. The awards are being produced by Don Mischer and hosted by Jimmy Fallon. The cast of GLEE opening the show in a musical skit with the help of Emmy host Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey and Kate Gosselin. Click below to watch!
2009 Tony Awards Broadcast Wins Emmy Award for Best Written Variety SpecialAugust 29, 2010The June 2009 broadcast of the 63rd Annual Tony Awards was honored this evening with a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Dave Boone, Writer and Special Material Written by Paul Greenberg. As previously announced, the telecast was presented with the Emmy for Outstanding Special Class Programs - Ricky Kirshner, Executive Producer; Glenn Weiss, Executive Producer; and Neil Patrick Harris, Host; at the Creative Arts Emmys on August 21st.
Kyra Sedgwick Wins 2010 Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a DramaAugust 29, 2010Kyra Sedgwick is this year's recipient of the 2010 Primetime Emmy for Best Leading Actress in a Drama for TNT's The Closer. In 2007 and 2010, Sedgwick won Best Actress for lead role for the show at the Golden Globes. Sedgwick has appeared on Broadway in Twelfth Night and Ah, Wilderness.
John Lithgow & Ann-Margaret Win Emmys for Best Guest Actors in DramasAugust 29, 2010As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, John Lithgow and Ann-Margaret are this year's recipients of the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Guest Actor and Actress in a Drama, respectively. Lithgow won the Creative Arts Emmy for his guest stint on Showtime's Dexter, while Ann-Margaret received the honor for her appearance on NBC's Law & Order: SVU.
Edie Falco Wins 2010 Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a ComedyAugust 29, 2010Edie Falco is this year's recipient of the 2010 Primetime Emmy for Best Leading Actress in a Comedy for Showtime's Nurse Jackie. Falco last appeared onstage in New York in This Wide Night opposite Alison Pill and has starred on Broadway in 'night Mother, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, and Side Man.
Neil Patrick Harris and Betty White Win Emmys for Best Guest Actors in ComediesAugust 29, 2010As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Neil Patrick Harris (Assassins, Proof and Cabaret on Broadway) and Betty White are this year's recipients of the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Guest Actor and Actress in a Comedy, respectively. Harris won the Creative Arts Emmy for his guest stint on GLEE, while White received the honor for her Saturday Night Live hosting gig.