Benedict talks about spending time in the U.S. as a kid, vacationing on Fire Island, his rabid fan base across the world, playing Thomas Edison in the movie The Current War, and he reads a Yelp Pizza review with a Brooklyn accent.
Critically-acclaimed Hollywood theatre company The New American Theatre (NAT) will present Anton Chekhov's masterpiece Uncle Vanya, directed by Artistic Director Jack Stehlin, who recently was honored along with managing director/producer Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin with a career achievement award from Stage Raw. Subtitled 'Scenes from a Country Life in Four Acts,' Uncle Vanya is adapted by the company from a translation by Constance Garnett. Opening weekend begins Friday November 1 at 8pm.
For many years, Jimmy has been appearing in the back of most New York City Taxi Cabs. You get in the cab, a video from our show pops up, and you're forced to watch it. Recently, it has come to Jimmy's attention that when Jour videos come on, most people immediately hit the mute button. So, we put hidden cameras in a cab and Jimmy and Guillermo followed along in a bus to surprise those who dared to try silence them.
Alicia talks about her new autobiography 'More Myself,' being terrified to hear her own music, the first time she heard a song of hers on the radio, and she invites the whole audience to her Tidal X concert at the Barclays Center to benefit Rock the Vote.
Bruce talks about the exhibit on his life in New Jersey, his new movie Western Stars, going through old home videos, what his kids think of his career, people yelling BRUCE at him, his first gig opening for Cheech & Chong, and Jimmy reveals why he's such a big fan.
Variety reports that Ridley Scott's period drama 'The Last Duel' may be adding some serious star power. Alongside the already-announced Matt Damon, Adam Driver is in talks to join the cast.
For more than twenty years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on a?oePolitically Incorrecta?? (Comedy Central, ABC, 1993-2002), and for the last thirteen years on HBO's a?oeReal Time,a?? Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 34 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for HBO series, a?oeVICE.a?? In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, a?oeReligulous,a?? directed by Larry Charles (a?oeBorata??). The documentary has gone on to become the 8th Highest Grossing Documentary ever.
Lizzy talks about getting married, living in Los Angeles and London, her husband's hilarious mishap at a urinal, and playing Annie Wilkes in the new Hulu show 'Castle Rock' based on Kathy Bates' legendary role from Misery.
Paul talks about living in New York, being Ant-Man, the upcoming Ghostbusters movie, playing a clone in the new Netflix show “Living with Yourself,” and being buried in a shallow grave while wearing a diaper.
Dave talks about being friends with Jennifer Aniston, vacationing with her, being nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and illustrating two new board games.
Jennifer Aniston talks about joining Instagram, breaking the Guinness World Record for the insane amount of followers she got so quickly, having a finstagram, the first time she saw herself on a billboard, her new Apple TV + show with Reese Witherspoon called “The Morning Show,” shadowing at “Good Morning America” and having dinner with Diane Sawyer to research for her role, and Jimmy tests her emoji knowledge with a game called Emojeopardy.
Elton John talks about writing his great new memoir a?oeMe,a?? touring since he was 17, wanting to be home with his kids, letting Stevie Wonder drive his snowmobile, playing charades at Neil Diamond's house with Bob Dylan, being a technophobe, not owning a cell phone, his love of paper shredding, and he weighs in on the shoe color debate.
Taika talks about writing, directing and starring in Jojo Rabbit, playing Adolf Hitler, being from New Zealand, being caught sleeping on the job, directing What We Do in the Shadows and Thor: Ragnarok, and the new Thor movie with Natalie Portman.
SAG-AFTRA Foundation and BroadwayWorld have partnered for a filmed Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City. Join us on Friday, October 18 (1PM) at the Robin Williams Center (247 West 54th Street) for a career reflection with Tracy Letts. Moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge of 'Backstage with Richard Ridge!'
Jeff talks about meeting Snoop Dogg backstage, his upcoming milestone birthday, taking pictures on movie sets, his new photography book, and he takes a portrait of Jimmy with his cool Japanese panning camera.