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Actor Troy Kotsur to Keynote Commencement Address at UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television

Brian Kite, interim dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, announced today that Academy Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur (CODA, Spring Awakening) will deliver the keynote address at the school’s 75th annual commencement ceremony. Writer-director-producer Amy Aniobi will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award. Dean Kite will preside over the event to be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at UCLA’s Royce Hall. 

FOX Announces 2022-23 Program Slate

Returning FOX series include 9-1-1: LONE STAR (Season Four) and THE CLEANING LADY (Season Two); comedies CALL ME KAT (Season Three) and WELCOME TO FLATCH (Season Two); THE SIMPSONS (Season 34), FAMILY GUY (Season 20), BOB’S BURGERS (Season 13), THE GREAT NORTH (Season Three) and HOUSEBROKEN (Season Two); and THE MASKED SINGER (Season Eight).

Deaf West Theatre to Adapt Best Picture Oscar Nominee CODA Into a Stage Musical

Vendôme Pictures and Pathé Films has announced they are partnering with Tony Award-winning Deaf West Theatre (DJ Kurs, Artistic Director) to develop the stage musical adaptation of the Academy Award-nominated, smash hit film CODA. The film also made history being the first predominantly deaf cast to win the coveted ensemble prize at the SAG Awards.

ENCANTO, SUCCESSION, and More Win at 33rd Annual Producers Guild of America Awards

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) hosted the 33rd Annual Producers Guild Awards on the evening of Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza. A full list of winners is below. 

American Film Institute Awards Honors WEST SIDE STORY, tick, tick...BOOM!, and More

Yesterday, March 11th, the American Film Institute (AFI) celebrated the 2021 AFI AWARDS honorees with a star-studded invite-only luncheon in Beverly Hills. AFI also revealed its official rationales (below) for all 23 honorees, providing the cultural and artistic context to mark these outstanding creative endeavors as the year’s notable milestones.

Wake Up With BWW 3/2: SOME LIKE IT HOT Announces Broadway Run, and More!

Today's top stories include an announced Broadway run for Some Like It Hot! The production held a workshop recently starring Christian Borle, Adrianna Hicks, and J. Harrison Ghee. Plus, Six has announced a second National Tour, Ryan McCartan will join the Frozen tour, and more!

Andrew Garfield, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose & More Win Hollywood Critics Association Awards; Full List of Winners!

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Andrew Garfield, and Stephanie Beatriz were awarded at last night's Hollywood Critics Association Awards. Presenters included Robin de Jesús, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Brian d'Arcy James, Alexandra Shipp, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Marlee Matlin, Kaitlyn Dever, and more.

Javier Bardem Receives the Inaugural International Icon Award at the 5th Annual HCA Film Awards

Presenters at the 5th Annual HCA Film Awards included Robin de Jesús, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Brian d'Arcy James, Ron Perlman, Tia Carrere, Sandra Mae Frank, Alexandra Shipp, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Marlee Matlin, Doug Jones, Reinaldo Marcus Green, Kaitlyn Dever, and more.

Apple Re-Releases Oscar Picture Nominee CODA for Free in Theaters

Apple Original Films today announced that audience favorite “CODA” will be re-released in theaters for a limited theatrical run following its history-making Academy Award nominations, including a nomination for Best Picture. The film's star, Troy Kotsur, is the first Deaf male actor to ever be nominated for an Oscar.

The Academy Announces Lineup for Third Annual Global Movie Day

Featured across the Academy’s social channels will be exclusive content from Zazie Beetz, Halle Berry, Cher, Jon M. Chu, Ariana DeBose, Ali Fazal, Danny Glover, Eiza González, Tom Hanks, Aldis Hodge, Scarlett Johansson, Marlee Matlin, Matthew McConaughey, Michelle Rodriguez, J.K. Simmons, Amandla Stenberg, Diane Warren, nd Reese Witherspoon. 

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for CODA, Premiering August 13

Written and directed by Siân Heder, “CODA” was presented in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and became the first film to be honored with an unprecedented four awards at the festival.

VIDEO: Marlee Matlin is Helping 40 Million Deaf People Vote

Marlee Matlin is on a mission to assist the deaf and hard-of-hearing community vote in this election. Signvote is a resource for ASL content related to the election.

VIDEO: Trailer for LIMETOWN Starring Jessica Biel and Stanley Tucci

Last night during the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast, Facebook Watch released a brand new trailer for Limetown, the upcoming Original series starring Jessica Biel and Stanley Tucci. The series had its world premiere earlier this month as part of the Toronto International Film Festival and debuts with two episodes on Wednesday, October 16 at 12pmPT/3pmET on Facebook Watch.

VIDEO: Facebook Watch Releases Trailer for LIMETOWN Starring Jessica Biel

Today Facebook Watch released the first official trailer and key art for Limetown, a brand-new series starring Jessica Biel and Stanley Tucci, in advance of its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Limetown will premiere with two episodes on Wednesday, October 16 at 12pmPT/3pmET on Facebook Watch. 

VIDEO: SundanceTV Releases New Teaser for THIS CLOSE Season Two

SundanceTV released the official key art and a new teaser for season two of the critically acclaimed original dramedy This Close, premiering on Thursday, September 12 at 9:00p.m. PT/midnight ET. The expanded second season, featuring eight, half-hour episodes, will air with two back-to-back episodes on Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13, and the following week on Thursday, September 19 and Friday, September 20. This season will also stream on AMCPremiere where you can currently catch up on season one.

On the next episode of SWITCHED AT BIRTH on Freeform titled “This Has to Do With Me”, after a photo of Daphne and Mingo dressed up as their favorite singers at a college costume party goes viral, the pair find themselves caught up in a controversy that escalates into a discussion of race relations and free speech.

Check out the closing number below as well as a tribute to the beloved Broadway staple CHICAGO, now celebrating its 20th anniversary!

Below, watch acceptance speeches from HAMILTON's Alex Lacamoire for Best Orchestrations, Andy Blankenbuehler - Best Choreography and Lin-Manuel Miranda - Best Book of a Musical and more!

During commercial breaks at last night's TONY AWARDS, host James Corden started up a Broadway-themed 'commercial karaoke', asking for volunteers from the audience to sing some of the most memorable tunes from the Great White Way.

Below, check out the street performance of the ANNIE classic 'Tomorrow' featuring the Tony nominees for Best Score - Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Steve Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Edie Brickell, Sara Bareilles and Glenn Slater!