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STAGE TUBE: Sacha Baron Cohen Responds to 'Oscar Banning' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2012 Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen phoned in to the TODAY show this morning, disguised as Admiral General Aladeen, the character of his upcoming film, 'The Dictator', and responded to the Academy Awards' threat to keep him from attending Sunday night's event if he showed up on the red carpet in character....
James Franco to Play Famed Photographer in Tribeca-Funded Project
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2012 As reported in The Hollywood Reporter, James Franco is set to play controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in an upoming project that has acquired backing from the Tribeca All Access program....
Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer to Produce 83rd Academy Awards Telecast
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2011 Academy Award®-winning producer Bruce Cohen and acclaimed television producer/director Don Mischer will produce the 83rd Academy Awards telecast, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announced this evening. Mischer will also serve as the telecast's director....
STAGE TUBE: Sacha Baron Cohen Responds to 'Oscar Banning' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2012 Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen phoned in to the TODAY show this morning, disguised as Admiral General Aladeen, the character of his upcoming film, 'The Dictator', and responded to the Academy Awards' threat to keep him from attending Sunday night's event if he showed up on the red carpet in character....
Disney Media & Academy Extend Oscar Telecast Agreement Thru 2012
by Caryn Robbins - July 02, 2012 Disney Media Distribution and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have extended their agreement for DMD to distribute the annual Academy Awards(R) telecast internationally through 2020, Tom Sherak, Academy president and Anne Sweeney, president of the Disney/ABC Television Group, announce...
Billy Eichner, Cole Escola, et al. Set for YOU LIKE ME at Laurie Beechman, 6/9
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2011 After premiering in February on the eve of the Academy Awards, the show that BroadwayRadio described as 'BEYOND HILARIOUS' and 'ABSOLUTELY HYSTERICAL' returns just in time for Tony weekend....
ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Draws 2nd-Most-Watched Post-Oscar Telecast in 4 Years
by Kelsey Denette - February 28, 2011 On its sixth post-Oscar telecast, ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards' delivered 4.48 million Total Viewers and 1.75 million Adults 18-49, marking 'JKL's' 2nd most-watched post-Oscar telecast since 2007. Host Jimmy Kimmel welcomed two-time Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks and GRA...
Ricky Gervais Offers to Replace Eddie Murphy as Oscar Host
by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2011 According to the Hollywood Reporter, comedian Ricky Gervais has offered to take over the job of hosting the 2012 Academy Awards. As recently reported, Gervais is currently in talks with NBC to return as host of the 2012 Golden Globe Awards. ...
IN DARKNESS Among Semifinalists for Academy Award's 'Best Foreign Language Film'
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2012 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has announced the nine films that will compete for nominations in the Best Foreign Language Film category....
PILOBOLUS DANCE THEATRE - Two Dazzling Performances At The Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins - March 02, 2012 The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents a special two-night-only engagement showcasing the critically-acclaimed dance troupe, PILOBOLUS dance theatre. World-renowned for their innovative mix of the human imagination and corporeal dexterity, and memorable perfo...
Scott Nevins to Appear at Spotlighters Theatre 9/9-10
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 01, 2011 The Spotlighters Theatre will present Award Winning TV Personality and Comedian (known as the 'Hilarious Hottie' from TruTV's hit show 'The Smoking Gun Presents'), INSTINCT Magazine Cover guy and critically acclaimed live performer Scott Nevins as he returns to Baltimore to deliver his latest scanda...
STAGE TUBE: Billy Crystal Hosts the 84th Academy Awards - Trailer!
by Kelsey Denette - January 05, 2012 Crystal will host for the ninth time this year. The 84th Academy Awards will be broadcast live by ABC on Feb. 26 from the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood. Brett Ratner and Don Mischer will produce the show. See a trailer below!...
New 'Oscar Backstage Pass' App for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch Offers Insider's View
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2011 iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users can get the ultimate insider's view of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards(R) with the new Oscar Backstage Pass App, now available on the App Store. The Oscar Backstage Pass app, a collaborative effort between the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Disney/AB...
Full Calendar Revealed for 85th Academy Awards; Set for February 24, 2013 - Longer Nomination Season Planned
by Robert Diamond - September 18, 2012 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced key dates for the 85th Academy Awards season:...
NBC to Air Betty White 90th Birthday Celebration in January
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2011 TVGuide.com reports that NBC will be airing a special 90th birthday celebration for iconic actress and comedian, Betty White....
Chance to Win Tickets to The Oscar® Fan Experience Begins Today
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2012 Movie fans can soon vie for seats at the most glamorous spot on Hollywood Boulevard, Oscar's Red Carpet. Beginning on Monday, September 24, at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT fans from around the world may enter online for a random drawing for bleacher seats along the 85th Academy Awards red carpet....
SCOTT NEVINS - One Night Stand Benefit Held For Spotlights Theater 9/9-10
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 12, 2011 The Spotlighters Theatre will present Award Winning TV Personality and Comedian (known as the 'Hilarious Hottie' from TruTV's hit show 'The Smoking Gun Presents'), INSTINCT Magazine Cover guy and critically acclaimed live performer Scott Nevins as he returns to Baltimore to deliver his latest scanda...
ABC's AMAs is Up in Viewers and Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2011 Opposite fierce competition on the evening, including a high rated down-to-the-wire 'Sunday Night Football' contest (NY Giants-Philadelphia Eagles) and an NFL primetime overrun-boosted CBS, the '2011 American Music Awards' made ABC the dominant No. 1 non-sports network from 8:00-11:00 p.m. among Adu...
SCOTT NEVINS - One Night Stand Benefit Held For Spotlights Theater 9/9-10
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2011 The Spotlighters Theatre will present Award Winning TV Personality and Comedian (known as the 'Hilarious Hottie' from TruTV's hit show 'The Smoking Gun Presents'), INSTINCT Magazine Cover guy and critically acclaimed live performer Scott Nevins as he returns to Baltimore to deliver his latest scanda...
ABC to Present 'Oscar Sunday' Celebration of ACADEMY AWARDS, 2/26
by Caryn Robbins - February 10, 2012 ABC is the home for OSCAR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26. Celebrate Oscar Sunday with exclusive coverage of the 84th Academy Awards and a day-long celebration of the movies on Hollywood's biggest night, beginning with 'Good Morning America' and ending with Oscar host Billy Crystal on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After ...
ABC's ACADEMY AWARDS Draws 2nd Biggest Audience Since 2007
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2012 ABC's broadcast of the '84th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS attracted an average audience of 39.3 million Total Viewers and posted an 11.7 rating among Adults 18-49, based on Nielsen's 'Fast National' ratings. The 2012 'Oscars' stand as ABC's most-watched telecast in 2 years - since 3/7/10....
STAGE TUBE: Billy Crystal Opens Oscars With Marc Shaiman Number!
by Jennie Mamary - February 26, 2012 Billy Crystal kicked off The Academy Awards with an opening number written by Tony award-winner Marc Shaiman and Billy Crystal. The song paid a tribute to the nominees for Best Picture. Watch the performance below! ...
Sacha Baron Cohen Banned From Attending Oscars
by Caryn Robbins - February 23, 2012 According to the NY Post, representatives from the Academy Awards have warned comedian Sacha Baron Cohen that if he shows up for this Sunday's Oscars dressed as General Aladeen, the character from his upcoming comedy THE DICTATOR, he will be banned from the show. ...
The Coterie at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel Announces Upcoming Shows
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2012 ...
Billy Crystal Signs $4 M Deal for Humor Book on Aging
by Caryn Robbins - August 09, 2012 According to The Hollywood Reporter, comedian and Broadway vet Billy Crystal has inked a deal with Henry Holt and Company publishers for $4 million to write a humor book on aging. The book's release will coincide with Crystal's 65th birthday in March of 2013.... |
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