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The Los Angeles Philharmonic to Present REEL CHANGE: THE NEW ERA OF FILM MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2021


The Los Angeles Philharmonic will present Reel Change: The New Era of Film Music, a series of three concerts curated by Kris Bowers (Green Book, Bridgerton), Nicholas Britell (Moonlight, Succession) and Hildur Guðnadóttir (Joker, Chernobyl, Battlefield 2042.

VIDEO: Watch Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, & Jennifer Lawrence in a New DON'T LOOK UP Clip
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2021


The film tells the story of two low-level astronomers, who must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet earth. The cast includes Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Rob Morgan, Mark Rylance, Ariana Grande, and more.

HBO'S SUCCESSION Season 3 Sets Premiere Date
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2021


Ambushed by his rebellious son Kendall at the end of Season two, Logan Roy begins Season three in a perilous position, scrambling to secure familial, political, and financial alliances. Tensions rise as a bitter corporate battle threatens to turn into a family civil war.

VIDEO: Watch the Star-Studded Trailer for Netflix's DON'T LOOK UP
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2021


The stacked cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Ron Perlman, and more.

New York City Ballet Announces Fall 2021 Premiere Composers and Programming Additions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2021


New York City Ballet will open its 2021-22 season on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 with a four-week Fall Season, presenting its first full-company, live performance in more than 19 months. 

Jez Butterworth's JERUSALEM Will Return to the West End in 2022, Starring Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2021


Previewing at the Apollo Theatre from 16 April 2022 with the opening night on 28 April 2022, Jerusalem will run until 6 August 2022.  There will be over 800 seats at £15 or under each week across the house throughout the run with additional education rates of £25 per student ticket. 

Patti LuPone and Carrie Fisher to Receive Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2021


The 2022 inductees for Hollywood's iconic Walk of Fame have been announced and among this year's star recipients are two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone and late pop culture icon and Broadway playwright, Carrie Fisher. 

Florence & The Machine Will Perform Original Song in CRUELLA
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 10, 2021


Both albums, from Walt Disney Records, will be available on May 21. Experience the film in theaters or order it on Disney+ with Premier Access for a one-time additional fee on May 28. 

Sacha Baron Cohen to Receive Comedic Genius Award at 2021 MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 6, 2021


Baron Cohen will become only the fourth recipient of the highly-coveted award, which honors an actor who has made incomparable contributions to the world of comedy, providing a major influence through their work and transforming the genre at-large.

Tracy Letts & More Join Adam McKay's Lakers Series on HBO
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2021


Broadway veteran Tracy Letts, along with Julianne Nicholson, Jimel Atkins, LisaGay Hamilton and Andy Hirsch have joined the cast of Adam McKay's Lakers drama for HBO.

Lily Rabe to Join Upcoming REMARKABULL PODVERSATION Presented by Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2021


RED BULL THEATER today announced that its offerings will continue on Monday May 3rd at 7:30 PM with a RemarkaBULL Podversation, Exploring CYMBELINE with Lily Rabe. She will join host Nathan Winkelstein, Red Bull’s Associate Artistic Director, for a conversation focused on an essential passage from Shakespeare's Cymbeline.

Shonda Rhimes & Betsy Beers to Receive Distinguished Collaborator Award at 23rd CDGAs
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 12, 2021


Executive Produced by JumpLine, and sponsored by Campari®, the annual CDGA gala celebrates excellence in film, television, and short form costume design as voted on by the Guild’s membership.

HBO Series PAINTING WITH JOHN Debuts January 22
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 10, 2020


HBO presents PAINTING WITH JOHN, an all-new unscripted series written, directed by and starring cult favorite musician, actor, director and painter, John Lurie.

Josh Gad, Kerry Washington and More Take Part in 'Telethon For America'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 30, 2020


On Election Eve, Nov. 2nd, many of America's biggest stars will join together for the second-ever Telethon for America.

CBS All Access Renews NO ACTIVITY for a Fourth Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 30, 2020


CBS All Access, ViacomCBS' digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced the fourth season renewal for its original, half-hour comedy series NO ACTIVITY.

Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, Leonardo DiCaprio & More Will Star in DON'T LOOK UP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 14, 2020


Adam McKay's upcoming film 'Don't Look Up' has assembled an all-star cast.

HBO's 537 VOTES Debuts October 21
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 1, 2020


537 VOTES, a high-octane feature documentary chronicling the political machinations that led to the unprecedented, contested outcome of the 2000 presidential election, debuts WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO.

HBO Documentary Films' 537 VOTES Debuts October 21
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 18, 2020


HBO Documentary Films will present 537 VOTES from director Billy Corben and his producing partner Alfred Spellman with Adam McKay (“The Big Short,” HBO’s “Succession”).

Amy Adams and Adam McKay to Re-Team for KINGS OF AMERICA on Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 5, 2020


Netflix announces limited series 'Kings of America.' Amy Adams and Adam McKay will re-team for the powerful new drama.

truTV's I'M SORRY Announces Remote Table Read for Charity
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 9, 2020


truTV's scripted comedy I'm Sorry is offering fans a chance to step into the world created by series star Andrea Savage. Partnering with Prizeo for a sweepstakes to benefit Communities in Schools of Los Angeles, entrants can donate as little as $10 for a chance to win a role at a virtual table read of the series pilot with Savage.*

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