The Shocking Truth digs deep into notorious real-life murders and crimes and explores how Hollywood turned them into its most memorable thrillers. The behind-the-scenes stories of how these gruesome events became unforgettable movies is as fascinating as the true crimes themselves. Through cinematic re-enactments and exclusive interviews with the writers, directors and cast members, as well as the detectives, attorneys, and criminologists who investigated the actual crimes, we lay out a compelling story line
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023
New York Theatre Workshop has announced its 2023/24 Season, the first programmed by Artistic Director Patricia McGregor. See full programming and see how to purchase tickets!...
Interview: Prince Gomolvilas Brings His BROTHERS PARANORMAL Back To His Artistic Home
by Gil Kaan - November 09, 2022
East West Players conclude their 56th season with Prince Gomolvilas’ The Brothers Paranormal opening November 20, 2022 (with previews beginning November 17th). Jeff Lui directs the cast of David Huynh, Roy Vongtama, Tamika Simpkins, Jasper Louis, Emily Kuroda and Pearrie Hammie. Prince found ...
Interview: Writer/ Producer/ Director Bradley Bredeweg's INVINCIBLE In His Many Endeavors
by Gil Kaan - October 25, 2022
Invincible – the Musical world premieres November 30, 2022, at The Wallis (with previews beginning November 22nd). Tiffany Nichole Greene directs this reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet weaving in the catalogue of hit songs of Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo. I managed to catch Bradley Brede...
The Gamm Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 23, 2022
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm), under the leadership of Artistic Director Tony Estrella and Managing Director Amy Gravell, announces its 2022-23 season of bold and compellingly human plays. ...
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For WARHUNT Starring Robert Knepper
by Michael Major - December 08, 2021
The film stars Robert Knepper, Jackson Rathbone and Mickey Rourke. The film takes place in 1945 as a US military cargo plane loses control and violently crashes behind enemy lines in the middle of the German black forest. Watch the new trailer now!...
VIDEO: Netflix Announces TIGER KING: THE DOC ANTLE STORY
by Michael Major - December 03, 2021
Netflix has announced Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story. Showman or con man? The shocking truth behind Doc Antle’s eccentric, animal-loving facade finally emerges in these three episodes chronicling his lifelong abuses of power. Watch the new trailer now!...
East West Players to Launch 56th Anniversary Season, 'Here. Us. Now!'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 06, 2021
Shows presented throughout 2022 feature the long awaited EWP premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s darkly comic Tony-Award winning musical Assassins, Interstate, Melissa Li and Kit Yan’s Asian-American pop-rock poetry musical, the world premiere of Inda Craig-Galván’s The Great Jheri Curl Debate,...
Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Rights to THE PHANTOM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 06, 2021
A case in which - for the first time - it can be conclusively proven that the US courts executed a blameless man. This film uncovers the shocking truth behind a tale of murder, corruption, and lies that unfolded in the dusty, desperate streets of a Texas oil town nearly thirty years ago....
MY FAIR LADY, STAND BY ME, and More Return to the Big Screen at The Ridgefield Playhouse in May and June
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2021
Bring the family to see these classics the way they were meant to be seen – on the big screen! In addition, these classics will each be accompanied by exclusive commentary from TCM hosts who will provide insight, background and more, making these events that movie lovers won't want to miss....
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Newly Remastered Collector's Edition Blu-ray Arrives On May 18
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2021
Relive every pulse-pounding moment of the original big-screen blockbuster MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE as it celebrates its 25th anniversary with a newly remastered Collector's Edition Blu-ray on May 18, 2021 from Paramount Home Entertainment. ...
Discovery Announces the Global Launch of discovery+
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 02, 2020
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Tensions Rise And A Shocking Revalation On Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - November 05, 2020
This week on 'Kansas City: 1924 - The Way Forward,' tensions continue to rise between the mob and the cattlemen as the songstress Rose learns the shocking truth about her brother's rush to leave town. Meanwhile, Vincent's role becomes clearer... in a way....
CBS Announces Sunday Night At The Movies
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 24, 2020
CBS today announced plans to launch a Sunday movie night in May, featuring five iconic and acclaimed feature films from the Paramount Pictures library....
CBS Announces 'Sunday Night At The Movies'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 07, 2020
CBS today announced plans to launch a Sunday movie night in May, featuring five iconic and acclaimed feature films from the Paramount Pictures library....
Rich Little Offers Vegas NIXON Preview Before Runs in New York & D.C.
by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2020
'Trial on the Potomac- The Impeachment of Richard Nixon' with Rich Little as President Nixon will present a staged reading to be held in Las Vegas....
HBO to Debut FINDING THE WAY HOME on December 18
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 21, 2019
Approximately eight-million children are currently growing up in orphanages and institutions around the world. Inspired by the work of J.K. Rowling's Lumos Foundation, whose mission is to end the institutionalization of children worldwide by 2050, FINDING THE WAY HOME, debuts on HBO on WEDNESDAY, DE...
CoHo Productions Presents THE BROTHERS PARANORMAL
by A.A. Cristi - September 26, 2019
CoHo Productions, the region's leader in theatrical co-production, announces a milestone collaboration with MediaRites' Theatre Diaspora. The Brothers Paranormal by Prince Gomolvilas, presented as part of CoHo Season 24, marks the first co-production from Theatre Diaspora, a grassroots project start...
Jonathan Rhys Meyers' AWAKE Comes to Blu-ray and DVD September 24
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 18, 2019
On a quiet evening, a shabby beige sedan speeds down a country highway. Dust and gravel fly through the air when suddenly the car slides out of control into a ravine. Later a man wakes up in a hospital bed with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. His nurse Diana (Francesca Eastwood) is...
FreeFall Opens 2019/2020 Season With Jeffrey Hatcher's Adaptation Of THE TURN OF THE SCREW
by A.A. Cristi - September 11, 2019
freeFall Theatre will present Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of the Henry James classic, The Turn of the Screw, running September 28 through October 27, 2019. Two previews will take place on Friday, September 27 at 8pm and Saturday, September 28 at 2pm....
Oil Lamp Theater Presents MURDER ON THE NILE
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2019
Executive and Artistic Director, Keith Gerth and Associate Artistic Director, Stephen Smith of the Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview announce their next production, the gripping thriller Murder on the Nile by Agatha Christie. This tale of mystery and suspense is directed by Oil Lamp's Executive and Artis...
Reelz Announces New Programming for July 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 17, 2019
REELZ today announced new original programming for July 2019 including six returning series, five new specials and the U.S. premiere of Air Crash Confidential about harrowing real life disasters that were made into movies. Air Crash Confidential leads the July premieres followed by returning series ...
Scoop: Coming Up on Sundance Now This May and June
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 29, 2019
Below please find the full list of titles that will be begin streaming on Sundance Now starting in May and June. Should you need more information, or screeners to review, please let us know....
MediaRites and CoHo Productions Present THE BROTHERS PARANORMAL
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2019
MediaRites, a nonprofit organization that provides innovative, award-winning documentary, theatre and outreach programs today announced a major milestone with CoHo Productions on its first co-produced play, The Brothers Paranormal by award-winning LA playwright Prince Gomolvilas. Theatre Diaspora,...
The New Wolsey Theatre Announce Autumn 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - March 20, 2019
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BWW Review: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Florida Studio Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - February 05, 2019
Brilliant Performance by Alexander Stuart Illuminates Curious Dog...
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