As the first event to honor independent film exclusively, the Film Independent Spirit Awards has made a name for itself as the premier awards event for the independent film community. It's a celebration of the spirited pioneers who bring a unique vision to filmmaking. Currently in its 26th year, the show is as original as the films and filmmakers it honors.
The Spirit Awards will air on IFC on Saturday, February 23rd at 10/9c.
The Spirit Awards will air on IFC on Saturday, February 23rd at 10/9c.
Sarah Paulson to be Honored at Women In The Arts; Tracy Letts Joins Conversation
by Julie Musbach - January 09, 2018
On Monday, January 22, 2018, Steppenwolf Theatre Company proudly hosts Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Sarah Paulson as the 2018 Honoree at the annual Steppenwolf Women in the Arts fundraising luncheon....
2018 Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab Fellows Announced: Diverse Group of Writers, Advisors Convene to Develop Timely Projects
by Tori Hartshorn - December 13, 2017
Sixteen emerging screenwriters will come together at Sundance Institute's 2018 Screenwriters Lab, an immersive five-day writers' workshop announced today and taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah, January 12-17, 2018. The Lab brings independent screenwriters together with accomplished writers,...
Sundance Now's New Original THIS CLOSE Set To Premiere On Valentine's Day On Premium Streaming Service
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2017
Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service announced today that its new original relationship dramedy, This Close will premiere on Valentine's Day Wednesday, February 14. The news comes on the heels of the series' acceptance into the 2018 Sundance Film Festival as part of the Fe...
YoungArts to Honor MOONLIGHT's Tarell Alvin McCraney with 2018 Alumni Award
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017
On Saturday, January 13, 2018, the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) will honor Tarell Alvin McCraney - Academy Award-winning playwright, 1999 YoungArts Winner in Theater and YoungArts master teacher - with the 2018 Arison Alumni Award at the organization's annual Backyard Ball on the YoungA...
Comedy Central Announces Talent Line-Up for Upcoming Stand-Up Specials
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2017
Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents is returning to New Orleans to tape an all-new slate of half-hour specials featuring nine of the most exciting and dynamic comedians performing today....
Steppenwolf to Honor Sarah Paulson at 2018 Women in the Arts Luncheon
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2017
Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Sarah Paulson as the 2018 honoree at the annual Steppenwolf Women in the Arts fundraising luncheon on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 12noon at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel (221 N Columbus Dr)....
BLADE RUNNER 2049 to Be Honored at 21st Annual HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2017
dick clark productions announced today that Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin will receive the Hollywood Producer Award for their stunning film BLADE RUNNER 2049...
Wyatt Cenac to Star in New HBO Comedic Docu-Series from John Oliver
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2017
Emmy- and WGA Award-winning comedian and writer Wyatt Cenac will star in a topical ten-episode series slated to debut on HBO next spring, it was announced today by Nina Rosenstein, executive vice president, HBO Programming....
Allison Janney, Sam Rockwell to Be Honored at HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - October 12, 2017
dick clark productions announced today that previous Hollywood Film Awards recipient, Sam Rockwell, will receive the Hollywood Supporting Actor Award for his role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and Emmy Award-winning actress, Allison Janney, will receive the Hollywood Supporting ...
Giggles N Hugs' Recruits Renowned Gourmet Chef Greg Schroeppel to Master Chef Position
by Marina Kennedy - October 11, 2017
Giggles N' Hugs Inc. (OTCQB:GIGL) (the 'Company') is pleased to announce Spago restaurant alum, and renowned gourmet chef, Greg Schroeppel has joined the Company as its Master Chef. In this new executive chef role, Schroeppel will work with Giggles N' Hugs management to further optimize the Company...
Robert Duvall to Bring Evening of Storytelling to Barter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
He's been in wars, he's survived the apocalypse, he's driven cattle across the country, but he's never been to Barter Theatre. Until now....
Neil LaBute's THE WAY WE GET BY Makes Atlanta Premiere
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017
Neil LaBute's THE WAY WE GET BY makes its Atlanta premiere at Pinch 'N' Ouch Theatre....
Jordan Peele To Give Filmmaker Keynote At 13th Annual Film Independent Forum
by Caryn Robbins - September 13, 2017
Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards and the LA Film Festival, announced today that Filmmaker Jordan Peele (Get Out, Key & Peele)will deliver the Filmmaker Keynote address at the 13th annual Film Independent Forum....
Tony Nominee Andrew Rannells to Star in Showtime Comedy Pilot BALL STREET
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2017
Today, SHOWTIME announced the pilot order for the new half-hour comedy series BALL STREET, starring Emmy® nominated and Golden Globe winning actor Don Cheadle (HOUSE OF LIES) and two-time Tony® Award nominee and Grammy winner Andrew Rannells (Girls, The Intern)....
Robert Duvall to Bring Evening of Storytelling to Barter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2017
He's been in wars, he's survived the apocalypse, he's driven cattle across the country, but he's never been to Barter Theatre. Until now....
Patty Jenkins and Antoine Fuqua Join Lexus Short Films Season 4 Selection Committee
by A.A. Cristi - August 14, 2017
After an exciting launch in June at Tokyo Short Shorts for Season 4 of Lexus Short Films, Lexus International and The Weinstein Company have now announced Patty Jenkins, best known for directing Warner Bros. and DC Comics Wonder Woman and her debut feature Monster, and Antoine Fuqua, best known for ...
SPETTACOLO to Screen in New York Opening September
by Julie Musbach - August 03, 2017
Once upon a time, villagers in a tiny hill town in Tuscany came up with a remarkable way to confront their issues: they turned their lives into a play. Every summer, their piazza became their stage and residents of all ages played a part – the role of themselves. Monticchiello's annual tradition h...
Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound Announce Composers, Directors for 2017 Music and Sound Design Labs
by A.A. Cristi - July 05, 2017
Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound today announced the composers and directors selected for the Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Labs, which return to the legendary Skywalker Sound Facilities for the fifth year....
by A.A. Cristi - July 05, 2017
Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound today announced the composers and directors selected for the Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Labs, which return to the legendary Skywalker Sound Facilities for the fifth year....
Sheryl Lee Ralph Performs At The Metropolitan Room In Aid of The Diva Foundation
by Marianka Swain - July 04, 2017
On Sunday, July 30 at 7:00pm, the Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street - between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) will present what is building to be THE EVENT of the Summer - SHERYL LEE RALPH, A Diva Simply Singing!...
by Marianka Swain - July 04, 2017
On Sunday, July 30 at 7:00pm, the Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street - between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) will present what is building to be THE EVENT of the Summer - SHERYL LEE RALPH, A Diva Simply Singing!...
Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Groff and Brian d'Arcy James Wear GLAAD Pins at 2017 Tony Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
GLAAD, the world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today applauded celebrities for standing with LGBTQ and other marginalized communities at the 71st Annual Tony Awards. Tina Fey, Jonathan Groff, Cynthia Erivo, and Brian d'Arcy James were among celebrities wearing GLAAD's '&' pins at the ...
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
GLAAD, the world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today applauded celebrities for standing with LGBTQ and other marginalized communities at the 71st Annual Tony Awards. Tina Fey, Jonathan Groff, Cynthia Erivo, and Brian d'Arcy James were among celebrities wearing GLAAD's '&' pins at the ...
SHOWTIME Orders New Limited Series Escape at Dannemora
by Caryn Robbins - June 02, 2017
SHOWTIME has given a production order to ESCAPE AT Dannemora, a new eight-hour limited series starring Academy Award® winners Benicio del Toro (Traffic) and Patricia Arquette (Boyhood), and Golden Globe nominee Paul Dano (Love & Mercy, There Will Be Blood)....
by Caryn Robbins - June 02, 2017
SHOWTIME has given a production order to ESCAPE AT Dannemora, a new eight-hour limited series starring Academy Award® winners Benicio del Toro (Traffic) and Patricia Arquette (Boyhood), and Golden Globe nominee Paul Dano (Love & Mercy, There Will Be Blood)....
National Theatre Unveils Queer Theatre Event Series
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017
The National Theatre will mark the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales by staging its first Queer Theatre event series from 6th - 10th July 2017....
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017
The National Theatre will mark the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales by staging its first Queer Theatre event series from 6th - 10th July 2017....
Steven Shainberg's RUPTURE Opens Theatrically Nationwide & On VOD Today
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2017
Award-winning, iconoclastic writer/director Steven Shainberg builds upon the S&M roots of his indie film sensation, 2002's extraordinary kink masterpiece SECRETARY with the disturbing sci-fi and horror storytelling of his new film, RUPTURE....
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2017
Award-winning, iconoclastic writer/director Steven Shainberg builds upon the S&M roots of his indie film sensation, 2002's extraordinary kink masterpiece SECRETARY with the disturbing sci-fi and horror storytelling of his new film, RUPTURE....
Steven Shainberg's RUPTURE Opens Theatrically Nationwide & On VOD 4/28
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2017
Award-winning, iconoclastic writer/director Steven Shainberg builds upon the S&M roots of his indie film sensation, 2002's extraordinary kink masterpiece SECRETARY with the disturbing sci-fi and horror storytelling of his new film, RUPTURE....
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2017
Award-winning, iconoclastic writer/director Steven Shainberg builds upon the S&M roots of his indie film sensation, 2002's extraordinary kink masterpiece SECRETARY with the disturbing sci-fi and horror storytelling of his new film, RUPTURE....
INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH Extends to 6/17 at 16th Street Theater
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2017
16th Street Theater's 10th Anniversary Season continues with the National New Play Network rolling world premiere of INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH by KAREN ZACARÍAS adapted from the novel by LUIS ALBERTO URREA and co-directed by ANN FILMER and MIGUEL NUÑEZ, April 13 - June 17, 2017 at North Berwyn Park...
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2017
16th Street Theater's 10th Anniversary Season continues with the National New Play Network rolling world premiere of INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH by KAREN ZACARÍAS adapted from the novel by LUIS ALBERTO URREA and co-directed by ANN FILMER and MIGUEL NUÑEZ, April 13 - June 17, 2017 at North Berwyn Park...
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