Interview: Playwright Samuel Baum Wholeheartedly invites You to His ENGAGEMENT PARTY
by Gil Kaan - Oct 11, 2023
Up next at The Geffen Playhouse, Samuel Baum’s The Engagement Party West Coast premieres October 12, 2023 (with previews already in progress). Darko Tresnjak directs the cast of: Richard Bekins, Bella Heathcote, Brian Lee Huynh, Mark Jacobson, Wendie Malick, Brian Patrick Murphy, Jonah Platt and Lauren Worsham. Samuel squeezed out some time from rehearsals and previews to answer a few of my queries.
AMERICAN DAD! Returns For Season 18 in September
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2023
New episodes of the 18th season feature the voices of Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane, Jeff Fischer, Dee Bradley Baker, and Patrick Stewart, along with special guests Shaggy, Eliza Coupe, Mark McKinney, Debra Wilson, John Cho, Jane Lynch, Breckin Meyer and many more. Watch a video preview!
Video: Apple Debuts THE AFTERPARTY Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2023
Stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao reprise their roles for season two, which will introduce a new case and an expanded cast of characters played by John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall, Zach Woods and Vivian Wu. Watch the video trailer now!
THE AFTERPARTY to Return to Apple TV+ in July
by Michael Major - Apr 11, 2023
Stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao return for season two, which will introduce a new case, new film genres and an expanded cast of characters played by Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho and Ken Jeong.
Photos: Stephanie Hsu, Ariana DeBose & More Walk the Oscars Red Carpet
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2023
Check out photos of Ariana DeBose, Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jessica Chastain, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Angela Bassett, Janelle Monáe, Samuel L. Jackson, and more on the 2023 Oscars red carpet now!
John Travolta, Kate Hudson & More Join Oscars Presenters Slate
by Michael Major - Mar 9, 2023
Previously announced Oscars presenters include Riz Ahmed, Halle Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Elizabeth Banks, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, John Cho, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Andrew Garfield, Hugh Grant, Danai Gurira, Salma Hayek Pinault, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Nicole Kidman, and more.
Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield & More to Present at the Oscars
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2023
Halle Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, Nicole Kidman, Elizabeth Banks, John Cho, Hugh Grant, Danai Gurira, Salma Hayek Pinault, Florence Pugh and Sigourney Weaver have joined the roster of presenters at the 95th Oscars.
Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Julia Roberts & More Attend Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala
by Michael Major - Oct 17, 2022
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which held its second annual gala tonight, raised $10 million to support the museum’s access, education, and programming initiatives. Check out photos of Rebel Wilson, Glenn Close, Tilda Swinton, Colman Domingo, Joe Jonas, Selena Gomez, Julia Roberts, Diana Ross, and more at the event!
More Cast Announced for Showtime Drama Series KING SHAKA
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2022
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost, Oz), Mustafa Shakir (Luke Cage) will star and Terry Pheto (Tsotsi, The Bold & the Beautiful) and Lerato Mvelase (Justice Served) will guest star in the highly anticipated new series KING SHAKA, an epic drama centered around one man’s personal journey from stigmatized childhood to legendary king.
Mustafa Shakir, Terry Pheto & More Join Showtime's KING SHAKA
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2022
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost, Oz), Mustafa Shakir (Luke Cage) will star and Terry Pheto (Tsotsi, The Bold & the Beautiful) and Lerato Mvelase (Justice Served) will guest star in the highly anticipated new series KING SHAKA, an epic drama centered around one man’s personal journey from stigmatized childhood to legendary king.
BWW Review: IN THE HEIGHTS, Raleigh Little Theatre
by Nicole Ackman - Jun 18, 2022
Raleigh Little Theatre’s production of IN THE HEIGHTS was initially announced in February 2020, just before the Coronavirus pandemic shut down theaters across the country. So it’s a joy to finally see it make its way to the stage in June 2022. Directed by Patrick Torres, the story of Washington Heights is brought to life by talented local Latinx community members.
DON'T MAKE ME GO to Debut Globally on Prime Video
by Marissa Tomeo - May 3, 2022
Don’t Make Me Go, starring John Cho and Mia Isaac, will release globally on Prime Video July 15, 2022. The film made its world premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. It is directed by Hannah Marks, written by Vera Herbert, and produced by Donald De Line, Leah Holzer, and Peter Saraf. Don't Make Me Go stars John Cho, Mia Isaac, Mitchell Hope, Jemaine Clement, Stefania LaVie Owen, and Kaya Scodelario
2022 National Evening of Science on Screen Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2022
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the Coolidge Corner Theatre have announced the 2022 National Evening of Science on Screen®, coming to cinemas across the nation on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. That evening, participating organizations will use one of the nation’s favorite pastimes—going to the movies—to promote public understanding of science.