Andy Serkis

Matthew Broderick to Star in the American Premiere of ULSTER AMERICAN at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre will present the American Premiere of Ulster American by David Ireland, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly, and starring Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick.

Video: Andy Serkis' Animated ANIMAL FARM Sets 2026 Release
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 15, 2025

Andy Serkis’s animated adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, which features a voice cast including Seth Rogen, Gaten Matarazzo, and Glenn Close, will be released on May 1, 2026, by Angel Studios. Check out the trailer now.

April De Angelis To Adapt THE TURN OF THE SCREW for UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

Laurence Olivier award-nominated playwright, April De Angelis, is to adapt the classic Henry James novella, The Turn of the Screw, for a major UK tour opening in September 2026. Learn more!

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS in Concert Comes to The Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2025

The Royal Albert Hall will be giving the Films in Concert treatment to one of the Star Wars sequels for the first time, with a screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert.

Huey Lewis Adds 'Power' To Fan Expo New Orleans Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024

FAN EXPO New Orleans fans are ready to go 'Back in Time' with the largest gathering ever of Back to the Future stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

LORD OF THE RINGS Standout Serkis, DOCTOR WHO & SMALLVILLE Stars Added To Fan Expo NOLA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024

As if the biggest reunion of the Back to the Future trilogy stars plus 'Firefly,' and more guests weren't enough, FAN EXPO New Orleans revealed the latest additions to the pop culture extravaganza. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Trailer for Animated Feature HITPIG! Featuring Jason Sudeikis and RuPaul
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 15, 2024

The all-new animated feature film HITPIG! will be released only in theaters nationwide in the U.S. on November 1, 2024. The voice cast includes Jason Sudeikis, Lilly Singh, Rainn Wilson, RPaul, Hannah Gadsby, and more. Watch the new trailer!

GLADIATOR Comes to Royal Albert Hall as the First Films in Concert Show of 2025
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024

Russell Crowe will once more have his vengeance – in this life or the next – as Gladiator returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a 25th anniversary screening, as part of the venue's Films in Concert series.

National Theatre of Scotland to Present FIFTH STEP, DEAR BILLY, and More at Edinburgh Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

The National Theatre of Scotland is set to make its presence known at the Edinburgh Festivals this August, with three productions being performed on the world stage.

Mandy Patinkin and Andre De Shields Join BRILLIANT MINDS at NBC
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024

Mandy Patinkin has joined Brilliant Minds in a recurring role. Steve Howey and André De Shields will also join as guest stars.

NBC Unveils Fall Premiere Dates 2024/25 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

NBC sets Premiere Week to begin on Monday, Sept. 23, kicking off the 2024-25 season which includes a strong lineup of returning favorites as well as the debut of new medical drama “Brilliant Minds” starring Zachary Quinto and a pair of freshmen comedies – “Happy’s Place,” starring Reba McEntire, and “St. Denis Medical,” from the team behind 'Superstore' and 'American Auto.' 

Ian McKellen Says He Would Reprise Gandalf Role in GOLLUM Movie If He's 'Alive'
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024

In an interview with the Times of London, Ian McKellan was asked if he'd reprise his role as Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

Review: COMIC CON LIVERPOOL, Exhibition Centre Liverpool
by Sarah OHara - May 15, 2024

Since hosting their first event at Exhibition Centre Liverpool in 2018, Comic Con Liverpool have delighted fans with one of Europe’s largest pop culture conventions - and this year’s was one of their biggest, best and most brilliant yet.

Andy Serkis to Direct/Star in New LORD OF THE RINGS Film From Producer Peter Jackson
by Josh Sharpe - May 9, 2024

The first film has a tentative title of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum and will be directed by the Gollum actor, who will also reprise his iconic role from the earlier installments. The film is planned for a 2026 release, with the team already in the early stages of development on the screenplay. Peter Jackson will also return to the franchise as producer alongside Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens.

Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy Cast in THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024

tick, tick... BOOM! star Andrew Garfield and The Crown star Claire Foy will reunite in a new adaptation of the classic children's novels by Enid Blyton. In The Magic Faraway Tree, Garfield and Foy will play a couple, Tim and Polly respectively, who move their family to the remote English countryside. After their relocation, the children discover the magical 'Faraway Tree' that houses residents who live within its branches.

Tribeca Festival Unveils Lineup With Guests Including Andy Cohen, Steven Spielberg, and More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2024

The 2024 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its lineup of talks with iconic artists, critically acclaimed directors, and multi-hyphenate entertainers, as well as reunions and retrospectives of venerable and lauded films and TV series. See the full lineup here!

Review: THE RETURN OF THE KING IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 18, 2024

With a live rendition of the Oscar-winning score by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the Philharmonia Chorus, the latest in the Royal Albert Hall’s “films in concert” series brings the The Lord of the Rings epic fantasy saga to a majestic conclusion.

The Museum of Discovery and Science's to Host Ocean Themed January Events
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024

Dive into the new year with the Museum of Discovery and Science's ocean-themed January events. Swim alongside majestic giant blue whales, 'shell'-ebrate marine life, and voyage to the deep in a new traveling exhibit debuting on Jan. 26.

New Documentary Film BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS To Premiere Autonation At The Museum Of Discovery And Science In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023

The AUTONATION IMAX Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science will premiere the new documentary film Blue Whales: Return of the Giants starting on January 26, 2024.

Review Roundup: Did Woody Harrelson Hit the Mark in ULSTER AMERICAN?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 14, 2023

An Oscar-winning American actor, an English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play — one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they’re not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control. The eight week run starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland has now opened; so what did the critics think?