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Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly to Star in Theater Drama THE PLAYERS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2024

Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are reuniting! Following their turns as Laurel and Hardy in 2018's Stan & Ollie, the pair will star in a new comedy about the infamous rivalry between stage actors Edwin Forrest (Reilly) and William Macready (Coogan).

Steve Coogan Will Lead DR. STRANGELOVE in the West End in Autumn 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2023

Steve Coogan will lead the first ever adaption of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic work, as the world premiere stage production of Kubrick’s timeless classic Dr. Strangelove prepares to open in the West End in Autumn 2024. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

VIDEO: Hulu Debuts DEEP RIVER Film Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2022

Hulu has released the trailer for the psychological thriller “Deep Water,” starring Ben Affleck (“Gone Girl”) and Ana de Armas (“Knives Out”), directed by expert thrill master Adrian Lyne (“Fatal Attraction,” “Indecent Proposal”). The film is based on the celebrated novel by famed mystery writer Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley).

VIDEO: Ben Affleck & Ana de Armas in Hulu's DEEP WATER Teaser
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2022

Based on the celebrated novel by famed mystery writer Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley), “Deep Water” stars Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas, Tracy Letts, Lil Rel Howery, Dash Mihok, Finn Wittrock, Kristen Connolly, Jacob Elordi, Rachel Blanchard, Michael Braun, Jade Fernandez, Grace Jenkins, Brendan C. Miller, Devyn Tyler and Jeff Pope.

SWAN SONG Transfers To London's Turbine Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2021

Following its critically acclaimed sell-out at Liverpool Theatre Festival and Northern tour, Swan Song, a revised comedy by acclaimed playwright Jonathan Harvey, is heading to London this month for one week only.  

Acclaimed One-Man Comedy By Jonathan Harvey Heads To Cumbria Prior To London Run
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2021

Following its critically acclaimed sell-out at Liverpool Theatre Festival and Northern tour, Swan Song, a revised comedy by acclaimed playwright Jonathan Harvey, is heading to The Coro in Ulverston prior to a London run.  

SWAN SONG Starring Andrew Lancel to Transfer to London's Turbine Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2021

Following its sell-out at Liverpool Theatre Festival and Northern tour, Swan Song, a revised comedy by acclaimed playwright Jonathan Harvey, is heading to London for one week only. Swan Song, a one-man play starring acclaimed stage and screen star Andrew Lancel, directed by BAFTA award-winning director Noreen Kershaw and produced by Bill Elms.

SWAN SONG Will Embark on Northern Tour in July
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2021

Following its critically acclaimed sell-out premiere at Liverpool Theatre Festival in September, Swan Song, a revised comedy by acclaimed playwright Jonathan Harvey, is heading out on a northern tour in July following its rescheduled February dates due to lockdown.

Andrew Lancel Leads One Man Comedy SWAN SONG Touring England In February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2020

Following its critically acclaimed sell-out premiere at Liverpool Theatre Festival in September, Swan Song, a revised comedy by acclaimed playwright Jonathan Harvey, is heading out on tour in February to coincide with LGBT History Month.

One-Man Comedy SWAN SONG To Tour UK Starring Andrew Lancel
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2020

Following its critically acclaimed sell-out premiere at Liverpool Theatre Festival in September, Swan Song, a revised comedy by acclaimed playwright Jonathan Harvey, will commence a short tour this year playing at venues opening to socially distanced audiences.

Daveed Diggs Reimagines the Test Drive with INFINITI Motors
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 9, 2020

INFINITI is teaming up with Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor, artist, activist, writer and producer Daveed Diggs to offer consumers and car enthusiasts a new way to test drive a car from the comfort of their couch with the Luxury Live Test Drive.

Andrew Lancel To Open Liverpool Theatre Festival With One Man Play SWAN SONG
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2020

Swan Song, a comedy by Liverpool playwright Jonathan Harvey, will open a brand-new theatre festival in the city next week marking the return of live outdoor performance.

THE CROWN, CHERNOBYL Lead 2020 BAFTA Television Awards Nominations - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 4, 2020

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has today announced the nominations for the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards and British Academy Television Craft Awards.

Sheridan Smith to Revisit Her Role as Cilla Black in CILLA THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2020

After much speculation, producers have confirmed that Sheridan Smith will revisit her award-wining portrayal of the late Cilla Black to star in Bill Kenwright's stage production, Cilla The Musical, written by BAFTA award-winning writer Jeff Pope.

Writers' Guild Of Great Britain Awards Shortlist Announced
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 4, 2019

The Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) is delighted to announce the shortlist for its annual awards, to be presented by writer, comedian and actor Katy Brand (pictured) on Monday 13 January 2020 at the Royal College of Physicians in central London.

Further Casting Announced for BBC's BARKING MURDERS Starring Sheridan Smith
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 12, 2019

The BBC has today announced that Rufus Jones (Stan & Ollie), Stephanie Hyam (Bodyguard), Leanne Best (Line Of Duty), Samuel Barnett (Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency) and Robert Emms (Cleaning Up) are joining the cast of The Barking Murders (w/t).

Sheridan Smith Joins Stephen Merchant And More In THE BARKING MURDERS On BBC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2019

Funny Girl star Sheridan Smith has signed on to portray Sarah Sak in The Barking Murders, a forthcoming miniseries from BBC.

THE FAVOURITE Leads BAFTA Awards Nominations - See the Full List of Nominees!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 9, 2019

BAFTA has announced the nominations for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2019.

ITV Commissions A CONFESSION, Starring Martin Freeman and Imelda Staunton
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 15, 2018

ITV's Head of Drama, Polly Hill, has announced commission of six-part drama, A Confession, from acclaimed screenwriter, Jeff Pope, starring Martin Freeman and Imelda Staunton to be co-produced by ITV Studios and Urban Myth Films.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for STAN & OLLIE Starring John C. Reilly
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 18, 2018

Sony Pictures Classics has released the first trailer for Stan & Ollie, starring John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan as legendary comic duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.