VIDEO: HBO Max Releases Trailer for WHAT HAPPENED, BRITTANY MURPHY? Documentary Series
by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2021
A captivating actress as effervescent on-screen as she was off, Murphy was a rising star whose movies helped define a generation. But in 2009, Murphy’s untimely passing ended her promising career, while the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death quickly became fodder for speculation and conspiracy theories.
Bryant Park Movie Nights to Kick Off Next Week With CLUELESS and HUSTLERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2021
The iconic Bryant Park Movie Nights series will return on Monday, August 23rd with Clueless starring Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy and Paul Rudd and on Tuesday, August 24th with Hustlers starring Jennifer Lopez and Will Ferrell. The films begin at sunset, with the lawn open at 5pm for picnicking.
CLUELESS 25th Anniversary Coming to Cinemas on Dec. 27 & 28
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 16, 2020
Get rollin’ with your homies Cher (Alicia Silverstone), Dionne (Stacey Dash), Murray (Donald Faison), Amber (Elisa Donovan), Tai (Brittany Murphy), Elton (Jeremy Sisto), Travis (Breckin Meyer) and the rest of the Bronson Alcott High School crew in select cinemas nationwide this December.
ID Zooms Network Stars to Your Living Room for IDCON: HOME TOGETHER
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 8, 2020
ID's beloved fan engagement event, IDCON, is going virtual for 2020 with IDCON: HOME TOGETHER. For the first time ever, ID fans are welcome to pour their favorite beverage, cuddle up with their cat and join ID for a network fan event that takes you behind the scenes of your favorite TV channel – right from the comfort of your own couch
Investigation Discovery Announces ID PRESENTS: NINE AT 9
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 4, 2020
Investigation Discovery, the #1 network for true-crime programming, is delivering its viewers nine back-to-back nights of riveting specials, filled with headline-making stories and iconic cases with ID PRESENTS: NINE AT 9.
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE by Arthur Miller
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Arthur Miller. Today's play, A View From the Bridge!
BWW Interview: Ephie Aardema of WAITRESS at the Fisher Theatre Says It Has A Lot of Heart... And Pie!
by Katie Laban - May 8, 2019
Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team that features original music from six-time Grammy nominee, Sara Bareilles, Waitress is playing until May 19th at the Fisher Theatre. Jenna is an expert pie maker and as the title suggests, a waitress, who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest could be chance at a new start along with possibly the town's new doctor, but Jenna has to find to find the courage and strength to try. 'We have pie! There's pie in the lobby,' answered Ephie Aardema, who plays Jenna's friend and fellow waitress in the show, when asked about why Detroit audiences should see the show. 'It also has a lot of heart - more than most musicals.' See what else Ephie had to say about Waitress, tour life, and more below:
Kumail Nanjiani, Issa Rae Join CLUELESS Live-Read at CLUSTERFEST
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 30, 2019
Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the founders of Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment, today announced the Live Read castings for cult hits Clueless and Romy & Michele's High School Reunion at Clusterfest in San Francisco June 21-23. Wildly popular, the Live Reads are dramatic staged readings of popular movie scripts, and past performances have included Spice World, Planes Trains and Automobiles and Wayne's World. This year they will reach new levels of hilarity with must-see ensemble casts putting their spin on two film favorites. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Clueless will star Issa Rae (Cher), Amanda Seales (Dionne), Ilana Glazer (Tai), Kumail Nanjiani, star of the upcoming film Stuber (Josh), Chris Redd (Murray) and others. Romy & Michele's High School Reunion will feature drag queens Trixie Mattel (Romy), Katya Zamolodchikova (Michele) and San Francisco legend Peaches Christ (Heather) with supporting roles filled by Matteo Lane, Nicole Byer and more.
CLUELESS Remake in Development
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 26, 2018
'Clueless,' the hit 1995 comedy, will be remade by Paramount Pictures, according to Variety. The studio is developing a remake of film with Tracy Oliver, the writer of “Girls Trip,” producing.
Netflix and Constantin Film Announce the Start of Production of POLAR
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 23, 2018
Netflix and Constantin Film announce the start of production of Polar, a Constantin Film/Bolt Pictures co-production, in association with Dark Horse Entertainment. Polar is based on the Dark Horse action noir graphic novel Polar: Came From the Cold by Victor Santos.
Grant Chenok to Teach at Dance Academy USA, 7/17
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 14, 2017
Dance Academy USA is pleased to announce that Grant Chenok, one of the most revered master teachers in the nation, will be teaching at Dance Academy USA on July 17-20. Mr. Chenok has appeared on Days of Our Lives, Scrubs, The Disney Channel, Zombie Prom, Days Till I'm Famous, and Mother's Be Good; his commercial credits include Burger King, Nike, Paramount, Pepsi; and, he toured/performed with the Pussycat Dolls, Busta Rhymes, Jem, Brittany Murphy, Mandi Leigh, the Paul McCartney Tour and more.
As If! CLUELESS Jukebox Musical Gets Another NYC Lab
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2017
As if... we can wait any longer! Amy Heckerling's jukebox musical adaptation of the hit '90s film CLUELESS is getting another developmental lab in New York City, according to an Actors' Equity casting notice. The workshop will run July 5 - July 27, 2017.
Warner Theatre to Present HAPPY FEET on the Big Screen
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2017
It's Not Just a Movie…It's a Movie at the Warner! The Warner Theatre will show the animated musical comedy, Happy Feet on our 50' screen Saturday, January 21 at 1:00 pm. Tickets are just $5!