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Alfonso Cuaron to Open 13th Annual Film Independent Directors Close-Up
by Caryn Robbins - January 14, 2014

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced the guest speakers and program for the 13 th annual Film Independent Directors...


HBO Renews THE NEWSROOM for Final Season
by Tyler Peterson - January 13, 2014

The pick-up comes over four months since the second season wrapped, with the highly-acclaimed drama's future uncertain....


HBO's DOLL & EM to Debut in March
by Tyler Peterson - January 09, 2014

DOLL & EM, a six-episode comedy series starring Emily Mortimer (HBO's 'The Newsroom') and Dolly Wells ('Bridget Jones's Diary'), will debut WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, presenting two half-hour episodes back-to-back, followed by two episodes on both of the subsequent Wednesdays, March 26 and April 2....


OLIVE KITTERIDGE Miniseries, Starring Frances McDormand and Richard Jenkins, to Debut on HBO in 2014
by TV News Desk - January 09, 2014

Academy Award winner Frances McDormand ('Fargo,' 'North Country') and Academy Award nominee Richard Jenkins ('The Visitor,' HBO's 'Six Feet Under') star in the HBO Miniseries drama OLIVE KITTERIDGE, a film by Academy Award-nominated director Lisa Cholodenko ('The Kids Are All Right,' 'Laurel Canyon'...


GREAT GATSBY Among Costume Designer Guild's Nominations; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - January 08, 2014

Nominees for the 16th Costume Designers Guild Awards, which celebrate excellence in film, television and commercial costume design, were announced today....


GAME OF THRONES Among Costume Designer Guild's 2014 Nominations; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - January 08, 2014

The Costume Designers Guild announced the nominees for its 16th annual awards today, January 8 2014. Nominations were unveiled for film, TV and commercial categories....


TV: Jeff Daniels Previews and Talks 54 Below Show; See it Tonight!
by Robert Diamond - January 04, 2014

Actor and singer Jeff Daniels will perform his final concert tonight, Saturday at 54 below at 8PM and 11PM. Earlier this week, he chatted with BWW TV's Richie Ridge about the show and gave us a preview of the night....


VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Talks DUMB AND DUMBER TO on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - January 02, 2014

Below, watch Daniels appearance on this morning's TODAY in which he talks about the upcoming comedy....


Jeff Daniels Comes to 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2014

Actor and singer Jeff Daniels will perform in concert at 54 below beginning tonight, January 2 at 7PM and 9:30PM, and continuing January 3 and 4 at 8PM and 11PM....


Jeff Daniels' ONSTAGE & UNPLUGGED Returns to The Purple Rose Theatre, Now thru 12/31
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2013

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present Jeff Daniels' Onstage & Unplugged for a limited seven-show engagement from today, December 26 through Tuesday, December 31, 2013. (Editors' Note: Please find a full performance / pricing schedule on page 2). All performances will be at The Purple Rose The...


VIDEO: Carson Daly Talks Soccer, NBC's TODAY on JAY LENO
by TV News Desk - December 14, 2013

NBC's “The Voice” host Carson Daly stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO on NBC and talked about letting his emotions get the best of him and being “that dad” at his son's soccer game. Later, Daly explained what it's like working in the newsroom for NBC's “Today”. Watch clip...


Neil LaBute, Jenna Fischer, Thomas Sadowski and More Return for LATW's REASONS TO BE HAPPY, Now thru 12/15
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2013

L.A. Theatre Works follows up its September recording of Neil LaBute's Reasons to Be Pretty with the West Coast premiere of his fresh, quirky sequel -- REASONS TO BE HAPPY -- featuring the same characters 3 years later....


John Walcutt Named New Producing Artistic Direcotr of Shakespeare Orange County
by Tyler Peterson - November 27, 2013

John Walcutt takes over as the new Producing Artistic Director of Shakespeare Orange County (formerly The Grove Shakespeare Festival), succeeding his Thomas F. Bradac, who has led it for 34 years. The festival, now called simply SOC, performs summers in the beautiful outdoor 540 seat Garden Grove Am...


JEFF DANIELS' ONSTAGE & UNPLUGGED Adds Performances at the Purple Rose, 12/20-21
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2013

The Purple Rose Theatre Company is adding three performances to the sold out run of Jeff Daniels' Onstage & Unplugged (originally scheduled for December 26 - 31). Added performances will be held Friday, December 20 at 8:00 PM and Saturday, December 21 at 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM....


Neil LaBute, Jenna Fischer, Thomas Sadowski and More to Return for LATW's REASONS TO BE HAPPY, 12/12-15
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013

L.A. Theatre Works follows up its September recording of Neil LaBute's Reasons to Be Pretty with the West Coast premiere of his fresh, quirky sequel -- REASONS TO BE HAPPY -- featuring the same characters 3 years later....


ANCHORMAN: The Exhibit Opens At the Newseum
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2013

On Thursday, Nov. 14, the Newseum will open its highly anticipated 'Anchorman: The Exhibit,' featuring props, costumes and footage from the comedy classic 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.'...


Justin Kirk & Hope Davis Set for Recurring Roles on Fox's Event Series WAYWARD PINES
by Tyler Peterson - November 06, 2013

According to The Hollywood Reproter, the pair of booked recurring roles on Fox's upcoming event series slated for a premiere in 2014, joining Matt Dillon, Carla Gugino, Juliette Lewis, an Melisa Leo. Based on the best-selling novel 'Pines' by Blake Crouch and brought to life by suspenseful storytell...


Scott Rudin, Seth Rogen Team with WORKAHOLICS Cast for New Project
by Movies News Desk - November 02, 2013

BWW reported yesterday that Broadway and film producer Scott Rudin is developing a feature film version of Comedy Central's sitcom WORKAHOLICS. Now, Variety writes that Rudin and actor/producer Seth Rogen are teaming up with the actors from WORKAHOLICS for an untitled new project not affiliated with...


Scott Rudin Developing Movie Version of WORKAHOLICS?
by Movies News Desk - November 01, 2013

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Broadway and film producer Scott Rudin is developing a feature film version of Comedy Central's sitcom WORKAHOLICS....


Jeff Daniels' ONSTAGE & UNPLUGGED Returns to The Purple Rose Theatre, 12/26-31
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2013

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present Jeff Daniels' Onstage & Unplugged for a limited seven-show engagement from Thursday, December 26 through Tuesday, December 31, 2013. (Editors' Note: Please find a full performance / pricing schedule on page 2). All performances will be at The Purple Rose ...


Matt Damon & More to Explore Climate Change in Epic Showtime Docu-Series YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2013

Today, SHOWTIME announced the star-studded roster of major film, television and news figures who will trek across the globe reporting on first-person accounts of those affected by – and seeking solutions to – climate change in the epic docu-series YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY....


Scott Rudin Snags Rights to Garth Risk Hallberg's Unpublished CITY ON FIRE Novel
by Movies News Desk - October 28, 2013

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Scott Rudin -- producer of films such as Captain Phillips and The Social Network and many Broadway productions, including this season's Betrayal and A Raisin in the Sun -- has nabbed the rights to Garth Rick Hallberg's new novel CITY ON FIRE. In a rare move, the 90...


TMZ LIVE Renewed Through 2017 on Fox Television Stations
by Tyler Peterson - October 23, 2013

“TMZ Live,” TMZ's one-hour live daily series that has redefined daytime talk by introducing a completely unique format, feel and tone, has been renewed through the 2016-2017 season on the Fox Television Stations, it was announced today by Ken Werner, President, Warner Bros. Domestic Television D...


Josh Radnor, Grace Gummer, Stacy Keach & More Record David Mamet's Adaptation of UNCLE VANYA for L.A. Theatre Works, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2013

Stacy Keach, Grace Gummer, Josh Radnor and more will record David Mamet's adaptation of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya' for L.A. Theatre Works tonight, Oct. 17-20 at James Bridges Theater....


VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Reveals Message as DUMB AND DUMBER TO's Harry Dunne
by Movies News Desk - October 01, 2013

Peter and Bobby Farrelly return to helm the DUMB AND DUMBER sequel, as well as rewrite the original script written by Sean Anders and John Morris. Warner Bros was originally behind the project, but dropped the film earlier this summer. The Farrelly Brothers ?revealed a sneak peek at Emmy-winner Jeff...





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