Dusty Film and Animation Festival to Feature Several Free Events 5/4 -5/10
by Eddie Varley
- Apr 6, 2009
The 20th annual Dusty Film and Animation Festival and Awards will highlight over 100 films by students graduating from the BFA Film, Video and Animation Department at the School of Visual Arts (SVA). The program includes screenings of short films, videos and animations; and an awards ceremony and gala with notable presenters from the film industry.
Many of the screenings are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, including 'Screenwriters Night,' a collaboration with The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, in which SVA graduating screenwriters will have selected scenes performed live by alumni from The Neighborhood Playhouse.
20th Annual Dusty Film And Animation Festival Begins 5/4
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Feb 24, 2009
The 20th annual Dusty Film and Animation Festival and Awards will highlight over 100 films by students graduating from the BFA Film, Video and Animation Department at the School of Visual Arts (SVA). The program includes screenings of short films, videos and animations; and an awards ceremony and gala with notable presenters from the film industry. This year's Screenwriters Night is a collaboration with the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in which SVA graduating screenwriters will have selected scenes performed live by alumni from the Neighborhood Playhouse.
Hugh Jackman Hosts 81st Academy Awards Tonight 2/22
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 22, 2009
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that Hugh Jackman will host the 81st annual Academy Awards.The Academy said Friday that the 40-year-old Australian actor, recently named People magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive,' will host the Oscars.
TV STAGE TUBE: OSCAR 2009 - Hugh Jackman in Song and Dance Rehearsal for Tonight!
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 21, 2009
YouTube presented a very interesting 'home made' video of Hugh Jackman rehearsing a song-and-dance number for this Sunday's Academy Awards telecast. While it is unknown if the video is official or not, it is entertaining and gives you a glimpse at the work that goes on behind the scenes to create an event such as the Oscars. We thought Stage Tube was the perfect venue to bring it to you right here on BWW, Enjoy!
Jackman Looks to 'Humor' and 'Nudity' for Oscar Hosting Success
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 20, 2009
Hugh Jackman tell the Associated Press he'll be bringing plenty of nudity to this years Oscar telecast. Jackman discussed his upcoming Academy Award hosting duties saying, 'I haven't told anyone this, but we are going to do most of it naked and we're going to sing through the whole show,' the affable actor joked during an interview backstage at the Kodak Theatre. 'In fact, all the acceptance speeches are going to be sung. There will be some interpretive dance behind them, and I really think it will be beautiful and touching.'
Walters Reveals Oscar Host Jackman is 'Nervous' About Big Night
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 18, 2009
ABC's Barbara Walters, who interviewed Hugh Jackman for her annual Oscar-night special, says the actor's role as host of Sunday's Oscar broadcast has given him a trace of pre-show jitters. Walters revealed, 'He's nervous about it. He's never done it before!' She added, 'I said, 'What would REALLY make you nervous?' And he said, 'Looking in the front row and seeing Jack Nicholson.'
Jackman Promises A 'Good Time' At Oscar Telecast
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 14, 2009
Hugh Jackman tell the Associated Press he knows the Oscars ceremony isn't about him, but he's looking forward to enjoying it all the same. The screen and stage superstar chatted with the AP in a phone interview yesterday, Friday, February 13th, less than two weeks before the Feb. 22 ceremony which will be airing on ABC.
Ashford Joins Jackman and Luhrmann for OSCARS Staging
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 2, 2009
The New York Times has reported that Tony winner Rob Ashford will lend his talents to director Baz Luhrmann's staging for Hugh Jackman's opening number for the 81st Annual Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on December 12th, 2008, that Hugh Jackman will host this year's Oscar telecast. Previous hosts have usually been TV or film comedians including Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, John Stewart, Chris Rock, Ellen DeGeneres and others
Jackman Gives EW A Hint About His Oscar Hosting Plan: 'Nudity'
by Eddie Varley
- Jan 28, 2009
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on December 12th, 2008, that Hugh Jackman will host the 81st annual Academy Awards. The film and stage superstar spoke to Entertainment Weekly about hosting the legendary telecast, including his sure-fire secret to television success, 'nudity'.
DANCING with the STARS Dreams of 'Jackman'
by Eddie Varley
- Jan 5, 2009
Dancing with the Stars host Samantha Harris told People when that her ideal Dancing with the Stars contestant would be the one and only Hugh Jackman. 'He's a song and dance man. He's a Broadway guy. He's got charisma and you know he can move' she told the entertainment magazine.
Hugh Jackman Won't Sing For Soderbergh's 'CLEO'
by Eddie Varley
- Jan 2, 2009
Variety is reporting that Hugh Jackman has removed himself from discussions to star with Catherine Zeta-Jones in 'CLEO,' a 3-D live action musical which Steven Soderbergh will direct as his next project. There had been buzz for the last number of weeks regarding Jackman joining the film.
Hugh Jackman Will Host 81st Academy Awards
by Robert Diamond
- Dec 12, 2008
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that Hugh Jackman will host the 81st annual Academy Awards.The Academy said Friday that the 40-year-old Australian actor, recently named People magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive,' will host the Oscars.
Hugh Jackman to Appear on Jimmy Kimmel 12/4, The View 12/5
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 1, 2008
Hugh Jackman is scheduled to appear on Jimmy Kimmel December 4th and The View December 5th in promotion of his new film 'AUSTRALIA.'
The film takes place in northern Australia prior to World War II. An English aristocrat inherits a cattle station the size of Maryland. When English cattle barons plot to take her land, she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn stock-man to drive 2,000 head of cattle across hundreds of miles of the country's most unforgiving land, only to still face the bombing of Darwin, Australia, by the Japanese forces that had attacked Pearl Harbor only months earlier.
Downstage Center to Feature Frank Langella, May 18
by BWW News Desk
- May 16, 2007
The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with Tony Award-winning actor Frank Langella on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway
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