Aubrey Plaza News

MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS and McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to present the hilarious PAUL REISER, making his La Mirada Theatre debut, with opening musical performance by Maggie McClure, one night only, Saturday, March 16 at 8pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada. Cue the laughter! Paul Reiser, known for co-creating and starring in the hit sitcom Mad About You, is ready to bring his irresistible wit to La Mirada Theatre, bringing a comic view to his tales of love, life and the funny things about relationships.

The Paley Center for Media today announced the initial group of talent who will be participating in PaleyFest LA 2019, which takes place March 15-24, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. PaleyFest LA gives fans access to special screenings, exclusive conversations, and behind-the-scenes scoops and breaking news from the stars and creative minds behind their favorite shows.

FX's John Landgraf announced that the third season of Legion will be its last, according to Deadline. Landgraf also said that's how the show's creator Noah Hawley envisioned it ending.

ASHLEY CONNOR is a New York based director of photography. She has recently been nominated for an Independent Spirit Award 2019 for Best Cinematography for her work on Josephine Decker's MADELINE'S MADELINE. Her breadth of style can be seen in work as diverse as Desiree Akhavan's THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST (Sundance Grand Jury Prize 2018) and Adam Leon's TRAMPS (TIFF 2017), as well as in popular music videos for artists including Jenny Lewis, Angel Olsen and Beach House. She was featured as one of 23 cinematographers highlighted in Film Society of Lincoln Center's Female Gaze series along with Rachel Morrison, Agnès Godard and Reed Morano. Her newest film, THE DEATH OF DICK LONG, directed by Daniel Scheinert and produced by A24, will premiere at Sundance 2019. Most recently she shot the final season of the TV show BROAD CITY.

Comedy Central announced today it has acquired all seven seasons of the Peabody Award-winning and Emmy-nominated Universal Television series Parks and Recreation, which will make its Comedy Central debut with an all-day marathon on January 21 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). Select episodes will be available to stream on cc.com and the CC App.

This morning, Film Independent announced that Aubrey Plaza (Ingrid Goes West, Legion, Parks & Recreation) will host the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Spirit Awards are the primary fundraiser for Film Independent's year-round programs, which cultivate the careers of emerging filmmakers and promote diversity in the industry. Nominees were announced by Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians, Captain Marvel, Mary Queen of Scots) and Molly Shannon (Divorce, Private Life, Other People) at a press conference on November 16. Best Feature nominees include Eighth Grade, First Reformed, If Beale Street Could Talk, Leave No Trace and You Were Never Really Here. The show will broadcast live exclusively on IFC at 2:00 pm PT/ 5:00 pm ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

The Moore Theatre in Seattle, WA presents the legendary Paul Reiser today, November 17th. Comedian, actor, television writer, author, and musician Paul Reiser has spent the last 30+ years acting in Oscar and Emmy award-winning movies and TV shows. He was voted one of Comedy Central's "Top 100 Comedians of All Time."

Variety reports that Aubrey Plaza will star in a new miniseries for H&M, related to the retailer's 2018 holiday collection. The “Parks and Recreation” actress will lead models and musicians in six 30-second vignettes that follow guests staying at the cozy, mysterious Hotel Mauritz.

The Moore Theatre in Seattle, WA presents the legendary Paul Reiser on Saturday, November 17th. Comedian, actor, television writer, author, and musician Paul Reiser has spent the last 30+ years acting in Oscar and Emmy award-winning movies and TV shows. He was voted one of Comedy Central's "Top 100 Comedians of All Time."

Gabriel Bateman will star in Child's Play opposite Aubrey Plaza and Brian Tyree Henry, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  

Beyond Fest, the highest-attended genre film festival in the US, is excited to announce its complete slate of 2018 programming featuring 46 features and 24 West Coast premieres of cinematic excess. Co-presented by Hulu and Shudder, Beyond Fest returns to Hollywood's famed Egyptian Theatre for 14 days of cinematic splendor spanning Wednesday, September 26th – Tuesday, October 9th to generate funds for the nonprofit 501c3 American Cinematheque.

AN EVENING WITH BEVERLY LUFF LINN is a new film from Jim Hosking that stars Aubrey Plaza, Emile Hirsch, Jemaine Clement, and Craig Robinson. The film releases in Theaters, On Demand and Digital HD on October 19.

TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is proud to present a pre-release screening of the eagerly awaited romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians,” based on the best-selling novel by Kevin Kwan. Following the screening, co-stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh and author Kevin Kwan will join veteran New York Times contributor Logan Hill for an entertaining conversation about this Hollywood movie that puts an Asian storyline front and center, and about how audiences around the world can relate. This TimesTalks will take place on August 14 at The Times Center.

TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is proud to present a pre-release screening of the eagerly awaited romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians,” based on the best-selling novel by Kevin Kwan. Following the screening, co-stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh and author Kevin Kwan will join veteran New York Times contributor Logan Hill for an entertaining conversation about this Hollywood movie that puts an Asian storyline front and center, and about how audiences around the world can relate. This TimesTalks will take place on August 14 at The Times Center.

Sydney's leading festival for cult and underground film, the Sydney Underground Film Festival (SUFF) is back for another year! From 13th to 16th  September SUFF will once again blow Sydney's mind with its most diverse and whacked out line-up to date. The festival will be packed with wild, head-spinning feature films, killer music documentaries, tributes to unsung cinematic heroes and a tonne of unforgettable shorts. Plus, a brand new program of dedicated filmmaking workshops and the inaugural Inhuman Screens conference.

 Last night, TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, hosted a pre-release screening of the feature-length film "Sorry to Bother You," followed by an intimate Q&A between director Boots Riley and star Lakeith Stanfield in conversation with New York Times contributor Logan Hill.

Last Night at the 2018 'MTV Movie & TV Awards' hosted by Tiffany Haddish from the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles, blockbuster films and fan favorite TV shows such as Black Panther, Stranger Things, Riverdale, Wonder Woman and more took home the coveted Golden Popcorn. Check out the full list of winners below!

Nick Offerman dishes on the upcoming movie Hearts Beat Loud and his thoughts about a 'Parks and Recreation' reunion on Good Morning America! 

TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is pleased to announce HBO as presenting sponsor of the ScreenTimes series. Over the course of the year-long sponsorship, ScreenTimes will showcase 12 high profile pre-release screenings, coinciding with key studio release dates in late spring, summer, fall, and the year-end holiday awards season. Each screening will be followed by a conversation with the top creative talent from that film, moderated by veteran New York Times contributor Logan Hill.