Lifetime to Develop CLEOPATRA Miniseries
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 16, 2013
Because Lindsay Lohan's reenactment of Liz Taylor's performance wasn't enough in LIZ & DICK, Lifetime is set to develop a four-part miniseries based upon the infamous Egyptian queen, Cleopatra.
Producer's Guild Expands 4th Annual Showcase Competition
by Caryn Robbins
- Feb 15, 2013
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the launch of the fourth annual PGA Producers Showcase (ProShow) competition, taking place in conjunction with the Produced By Conference (PBC) to be held June 8-9, 2013 and hosted by 20th Century Fox.
PGA Expands 4th Annual Competition to Include Reality, Online TV
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 14, 2013
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the launch of the fourth annual PGA Producers Showcase (ProShow) competition, taking place in conjunction with the Produced By Conference (PBC) to be held June 8-9, 2013 and hosted by 20th Century Fox.
Way Off Broadway is Workin 9 TO 5, 3/22-6/1
by Samantha Vega
- Feb 13, 2013
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 2013 Season is the year Broadway and Hollywood meet with all of the productions at the theatre being hits both on the silver screen and New York stage. Following its 2013 Season-opener, Steel Magnolias, Way Off Broadway will produce the regional theatre premiere of the musical comedy 9 to 5 beginning March 22nd.
Make, Market, Launch It Book Hits #1 on Amazon.com
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 12, 2013
Pam Hendrickson and Mike Koenigs are honored to have their first co-authored book - Make, Market, Launch It: The Ultimate Production Creation System for Turning Your Ideas into Income - hit #1 on Amazon in not just one, but two separate Kindle Business & Investing categories: 'New Business Enterprises' and 'Product Management.'
NBC Pulls 1600 PENN from Next Week's Schedule
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 9, 2013
Another freshman NBC series may be facing the axe. After today's announcement that they had officially cancelled DO NO HARM after two episodes, the network also confirmed that the low-rating 1600 PENN will not be airing next week. NBC has replaced the February 14 episode of the political comedy, starring Bill Pullman and Jenna Elfman, with a new installment of its departing series THE OFFICE.
Smart Post Sound LA Launches Smart Post Sound NYC
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 5, 2013
Smart Post Sound, the award-winning audio post-production facility headquartered in Hollywood, has announced the launch of Smart Post Sound NYC. Conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan, Smart Post Sound continues to serve both coasts, providing outstanding, cost-effective, sound packages that have always been their trademark. No stranger to NYC, Smart Post Sound supplies the complete post sound package for the NBC-TV New York based hit show SMASH, while steadily working in the city to accommodate the ADR needs for their LA based clients.
20th Century Fox Celebrates 25 Years of DIE HARD
by Caryn Robbins
- Feb 1, 2013
Twentieth Century Fox marked the silver anniversary of its blockbuster DIE HARD movie franchise with a ceremony on the historic studio backlot, during which a massive mural depicting the film's iconic hero John McClane was unveiled in front of Stage 8.
GOOD PEOPLE Receives Philadelphia Premiere at Walnut Street Theatre
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 31, 2013
Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 204th season with the Philadelphia premiere of Broadway's sensational new play GOOD PEOPLE. Directed by Walnut's Artistic Producing Director Bernard Havard, this smart, funny production begins previews on March 12th, opens on March 20th and runs through April 28th on the Walnut's Mainstage.
Tony Kushner to Receive WGAW's 2013 Paul Selvin Award for LINCOLN Screenplay
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 28, 2013
Writers Guild and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Tony Kushner has been chosen to receive the WGAW's 2013 Paul Selvin Award for his adapted screenplay for Lincoln. Named after the late Selvin, who served as counsel to the Guild, the award is given to the WGA member whose script best embodies the spirit of the constitutional and civil rights and liberties, which are indispensable to the survival of free writers everywhere. Kushner will be recognized, along with other honorees, at the Writers Guild Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 17, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.
LUCKY GUY Box Office Opens Tomorrow, Jan 25
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 24, 2013
The Broadhurst Theatre box office opens tomorrow, Friday, January 25 at 10:00 AM for LUCKY GUY, starring two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks, in the final work by three-time Academy Award-nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award-winner George C. Wolfe. The Broadhurst Theatre is located at 235 West 44th Street. The production will play a strictly limited engagement. Opening night is Monday, April 1. Previews begin Friday, March 1.
ZM Capital Acquires Cast & Crew Entertainment Services
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 17, 2013
Cast & Crew Entertainment Services today announced that it has been acquired by an investor group led by ZM Capital, ZelnickMedia's private equity fund. The Company was previously owned by ABRY Partners. Terms of the transaction, which closed on December 24, 2012, were not disclosed.
Carol Burnett Returns to DPAC, 5/12
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 14, 2013
Come spend Mother's Day with comedic legend, Carol Burnett when she returns to DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center on May 12, 2013. "Laughter and Reflection with Carol Burnett: A Conversation with Carol where the Audience Asks the Questions" is Burnett's off-the-cuff conversation with the audience, a format that grew out of the question-and-answer sessions she shared with her studio audience on each episode of The Carol Burnett Show.
VIDEO: Josh Gad, Bill Pullman in All-New 1600 PENN Promo
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 10, 2013
NBC has released an all-new promo for its new comedy series 1600 PENN, premiering tonight at 8:30/7:30 pm/ET. The preview features series stars Bill Pullman and Josh Gad who portray the President and First Son respectively. Check it out below!
85th ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS By Picture
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 10, 2013
Nominations for the 85th Academy Awards were announced this morning by the show's host, Seth MacFarlane, and actress Emma Stone. Lincoln and Life of Pi led the pack of this year's contenders. Below is a list of ACADEMY AWARD nominations by picture
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