Brian Cox News

This year WNYC and WQXR continue a beloved holiday tradition with the help of an Emmy Award winner.

The Lyceum Theatre Company announced today that internationally renowned Scottish actor Brian Cox, CBE has agreed to become its Honorary Patron in support of its future development and cementing his long history with the company.

Helen Arney, comedian, songwriter and notable nerd songstress brings her brand new hit 2012 Edinburgh Fringe show VOICE OF AN ANGLE to the Soho Theatre. Performance dates are tonight, September 26th and September 27th at 21.00. Helen's unique ability to turn complex ideas into beautiful, comedy songs has lead to her performing sell out shows in the hugely successful "Uncaged Monkeys" tour alongside some of the nation's favourite geeks.

Helen Arney, comedian, songwriter and notable nerd songstress brings her brand new hit 2012 Edinburgh Fringe show VOICE OF AN ANGLE to the Soho Theatre. Performance dates are on September 26th and 27th at 21.00. Helen's unique ability to turn complex ideas into beautiful, comedy songs has lead to her performing sell out shows in the hugely successful "Uncaged Monkeys" tour alongside some of the nation's favourite geeks.

Jim Gaffigan is on top of the world with the release of his new CD, 'Mr. Universe,' released by COMEDY CENTRAL Records today, August 28.

HE CAMPAIGN is coming to theaters on August 10, 2012 from Warner Bros. Pictures. The comedy is directed by Jay Roach and stars Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis, John Lithgow, Dan Aykroyd and Brian Cox. Get a first look at the just-released poster art for the upcoming film below!

Jim Gaffigan is on top of the world with the release of his new CD, Mr. Universe, to be distributed by Comedy Central Records on August 28th. The Mr. Universe CD is classic Gaffigan-from in-depth discussions of fast food and having four kids to lengthy insights about whales, his hilarious takes on the mundane never disappoint. Fans can now visit www.getmruniverse.com where they will be treated to an exclusive download of 10 minutes of material from the special.

Jim Gaffigan is on top of the world with the release of his new CD, 'Mr. Universe,' released by COMEDY CENTRAL Records on August 28.

HBO/Cinemax has released the 2012-13 programming overview.

Leading British specialist Acorn Media announces upcoming DVDs/Blu-rays including several must-see, brand new series as well as the first complete collection of Masterpiece Theatre favorite and addictive costume drama THE FORSYTE SAGA starring Damian Lewis (Homeland).

REELZCHANNEL-TV About Movies® today announced its Fourth of July Week Marathons, highlighted by the return of the Emmy Award®-winning mini-series that started it all-THE KENNEDYS . All eight episodes of The Kennedys will air back-to-back two times on Thursday, July 5th.

Jermyn Street Theatre presents MOTHER ADAM by Charles Dyer, directed by Gene David Kirk and featuring designer Cherry Truluck, lighting and sound design by Phil Hewitt. The show runs tonight, May 8th to June 2nd at the Jermyn Street Theatre.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced Tuesday, April 24 the nominations for its 2012 television awards. British miniseries 'Appropriate Adult,' which chronicles the real-life serial killer Fred West, leads the way with four nominations.

Jermyn Street Theatre presents MOTHER ADAM by Charles Dyer, directed by Gene David Kirk and featuring designer Cherry Truluck, lighting and sound design by Phil Hewitt. The show runs May 8th to June 2nd at the Jermyn Street Theatre.

ABC details its 12 drama pilots under consideration for next season.

"The Masters Series" at Pace is dedicated to providing the new generation of students/artists with the opportunity of interacting with well-established, outstanding professionals that have developed new voices and ideas. The goal is to reinvigorate the theater's ancient role as a public forum by focusing on the social and cultural context for the works of the American Theatre of today and tomorrow. The evening's guests engage in discussions of their unique practices and bodies of work, followed by a Q&A session with Pace BFA and BA Performing Arts students.

The StAnza poetry festival will feature two poetry plays, KIND OF LARKIN starring David Hayman and A DRUNK WOMAN LOOKS AT A THISTLE starring Karen Dunbar. Both have been praised by critics after runs at the Edinburgh Fringe. The festival takes place at St Andrews from 14-18 March.