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At his young age, Ty Simpkins has proudly accomplished more than most in the world of entertainment - he has starred in two of the biggest blockbusters of all time. Simpkins can be seen opposite Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt in Universal's dinosaur box office monster hit Jurassic World. Prior, he starred opposite Robert Downey Jr. in Disney/Marvel's Iron Man 3, which holds the record as the second highest grossing superhero film. Simpkins stars in the upcoming psychological drama Meadowland opposite Olivia Wilde, Elizabeth Moss and Luke Wilson, which premiered at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. Simpkins plays the role of 'Adam' a special needs child who often gets in trouble at school. He also stars in the thriller Hangman alongside his sister Ryan Simpkins, which premiered at SXSW 2015. Simpkins has been acting since he was born, first appearing as an infant on the iconic soap opera series "One Life to Live." Ty made his feature debut in Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds starring alongside Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning. Simpkins starred in the psychological horror flick Insidious, which grossed close to $100 million worldwide, and also starred in its sequel. Previously, Ty was featured in films such as the award-winning Revolutionary, New Line's Pride and Glory, opposite Colin Farrell and Edward Norton, and Little Children starring Kate Winslet.

Ty lives in California with his family. He is the youngest of 3 children; Ty loves participating in sports, he has 2 dogs, and 3 cats which he shares with his sister, Ryan Simpkins.

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Photos: Go Inside the BAFTA Tea Party with Brendan Fraser, Cate Blanchett, and More


The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) hosted the BAFTA Tea Party for the first time in two years on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles. The event was presented by first-time partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Check out photos from the event here!

James Corden Almost Starred In THE WHALE Film Adaptation


Corden was originally involved to play the role of Charlie when Tom Ford was going to direct the film. However, the version of the film ended up not happening due to Ford wanting more creative control of the project. He also details that George Clooney was involved with the film at one point.

Review Roundup: Brendan Fraser Stars In THE WHALE Film Adaptation


THE WHALE has been stunning audiences since its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. It stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. Check out what critics thought of The Whale now!

VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer For Darren Aronofsky's THE WHALE Film Adaption


A new trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s film adaptation of The Whale has been released. The film is an adaptation of Samuel D. Hunter's acclaimed stage play and stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. Watch the new video trailer now!

Interview: Playwright Samuel D. Hunter Discusses Adapting THE WHALE Into a Film


BroadwayWorld caught up with playwright Samuel D. Hunter after The Whale's highly-anticipated premiere to discuss how he adapted the play into a film, how it was rehearsed like a theatrical production, Brendan Fraser's acclaimed performance, and more.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For THE WHALE Film Adaption Starring Brendan Fraser & Sadie Sink


From Darren Aronofsky comes The Whale, the story of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. The film stars Brendan Fraser and Sadie Sink and is based on the acclaimed play by Samuel D. Hunter. Watch the new video trailer now!

Brendan Fraser Honored With the TIFF Tribute Award for Performance at the 2022 TIFF Tribute Awards


Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, has shared that Brendan Fraser will receive the TIFF Tribute Award for Performance for his outstanding performance in The Whale. The TIFF Tribute Awards presented by BVLGARI will return to an in-person gala fundraiser during the 47th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of ANASTASIA at the Pantages


Hollywood Pantages Theatre presents the Los Angeles premiere of ANASTASIA from October 8 to October 27. The tour of the critically acclaimed Broadway production began performances in October 2018 at Proctors in Schenectady, NY before journeying to over 30 cities in its first year.

Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards!


It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW Los Angeles Awards!


There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Los Angeles Awards!


There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

Vote For The 2018 BWW Los Angeles Awards; WAITRESS Leads Best Musical Tour!


There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Award; WAITRESS Leads Best Musical Tour!


There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

Marvel Studios Kicks Off The Marvel Cinematic Universe 10 Year Anniversary


Today Marvel Studios kicks off the year-long Marvel Cinematic Universe 10-Year anniversary celebration with an iconic class photo featuring talent and filmmakers from over the last ten years.

BWW Review: THE NICE GUYS Is A Lively, Boisterous Romp


The truth is I didn't quite know what to expect from THE NICE GUYS but luckily for me, and the movie-viewing audience, it was a funny, really funny, action movie.

George Cukor Classics Starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn Lead REEL 13 May Lineup


Director George Cukor's romantic comedies The Philadelphia Story and Holiday, both based on hit Broadway plays by Philip Barry,open the May lineup on Reel 13

Photo Flash: CARRIE THE KILLER MUSICAL EXPERIENCE Celebrates Opening Night - Stephen Schwartz, Cathy Rigby and More!


CARRIE The Killer Musical Experience is now performing at the historic Los Angeles Theatre, the first theatrical musical at that venue. Opening Night was last night, October 8, and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the opening night bash, plus photos from the starry arrivals, below!

JURASSIC WORLD Returns to AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater Today


In response to enormous popular demand, IMAX Corporation and Universal Pictures announced that Universal and Amblin Entertainment's global-record-breaking film, Jurassic World 3D, returns for a special week-long engagement at domestic IMAX theaters  including the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater beginning today, August 28, 2015.  For one week only, audiences will again have the opportunity to enjoy this blockbuster film on the BIGGEST screen in South Florida surrounded by 32,000 watts of digital sound.

JURASSIC WORLD Returning to AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater, 8/28


In response to enormous popular demand, IMAX Corporation and Universal Pictures announced that Universal and Amblin Entertainment's global-record-breaking film, Jurassic World 3D, returns for a special week-long engagement at domestic IMAX theaters  including the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater beginning Friday, August 28, 2015.  For one week only, audiences will again have the opportunity to enjoy this blockbuster film on the BIGGEST screen in South Florida surrounded by 32,000 watts of digital sound.

Chris Pratt & Bryce Dallas Howard Returning for JURASSIC WORLD Sequel; Release Date Set


According to Deadline, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are both set to return for Universal's upcoming JURASSIC WORLD sequel, hitting theaters on June 22, 2016.

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