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Kate Winslet to Receive Festival Tribute Award From Toronto International Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 16, 2020


 Joana Vicente and Cameron Bailey, Co-Heads of TIFF, today unveiled Academy Award–winning actress Kate Winslet as the recipient of this year's TIFF Tribute Actor Award,

VIDEO: Charlize Theron & KiKi Layne Star in THE OLD GUARD Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 2, 2020


Netflix has shared the trailer for its upcoming film The Old Guard, starring Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne.

Casting Directors' Guild Calls on UK TV and Film Industry to Support the Theatre Industry During the Health Crisis
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2020


The Casting Directors' Guild has released a statement, calling on the UK's television and film industry to support the theatre industry.

Havana Film Festival New York Opens With EL CUENTO DE LAS COMADREJAS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2020


The 21st Havana Film Festival New York (www.HFFNY.com) rolls out the red carpet with the NY Premiere of Argentina's biggest box-office hit this year, El cuento de las comadrejas (The Weasels' Tale), winner of the Audience Award at the 41st Habana Film Festival.

Lizzo Wins Entertainer of the Year at the NAACP Image Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2020


Last night the NAACP Image Awards were held. Taking home the top prize of Entertainer of the Year was Lizzo.

Thandie Newton to Star in Neo-Western Thriller GOD'S COUNTRY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 20, 2020


Emmy® winning actress Thandie Newton, soon to be seen in the third season of HBO's 'Westworld,' will star in director Julian Higgins' debut feature God's Country, Cold Iron Pictures and The Film Arcade announced today.

VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Talks Upcoming OBI-WAN KENOBI Series, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2020


Ewan McGregor is starring in the new Disney+ series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Recently, he appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about the show. He revealed that he watches The Mandalorian to prepare for his role.

Jodie Foster Will Direct Film About the Theft of the Mona Lisa
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 29, 2020


According to Deadline, Jodie Foster will direct a film based on a 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa.

OBI-WAN KENOBI Series Put on Hold at Disney Plus
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 23, 2020


According to The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' series from Disney Plus has been put on hold.

National Youth Theatre Awarded Multi-million-pound Funding To Undergo Major Transformation Of Its Holloway Road Headquarters
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2020


The National Youth Theatre (NYT) has been awarded £2,000,000 from the Mayor of London's Good Growth Fund to undergo a major renovation to its Holloway Road building in North London. The radical development will enable NYT to double the number of young people they engage in the building through their annual programme which provides, free and affordable drama opportunities that champion diversity, creativity and routes into the creative industries.

Amazon Studios Announces Cast for New LORD OF THE RINGS Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 14, 2020


Amazon Studios today announced the first group of series regulars set to star in the new Amazon Original series based on stories from the iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. Newly revealed cast members including Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Tom Budge, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Charlie Vickers, and Daniel Weyman. Production will begin in February.

VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Talks About Being Mistaken for Jesus on CONAN
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 8, 2020


After a fan gave his religious mother a picture of Ewan in his Jedi robes, she displayed it in their home thinking it was a picture of Jesus.

Get to Know the Golden Globe Nominees for Best Original Song!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 3, 2020


On Sunday, January 5, 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards will air live on NBC coast to coast at 8:00 p.m. EST, hosted by Ricky Gervais. The Best Original Song - Motion Picture category highlights some of Broadway's best and we are here to help you get to know each song nominated!

Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Sting, & More Perform On NBC's GLOBAL CITIZEN PRIZE Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 10, 2019


Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Raphael Saadiq, Sting, Stormzy, Chris Martin and H.E.R. are all joining forces and will perform at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall for NBC's a?oeGlobal Citizen Prizea?? special airing Friday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

FLY THE FLAG Celebrates the 71st Anniversary Of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2019


Nearly 500 arts organisations, human rights charities, schools, colleges and universities came together in June to present events and activities across the UK; whilst international partners and individuals also flew Ai Weiwei's flag to mark the 70th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights.

See a List of Upcoming Guests on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 5, 2019


Here is the list of upcoming guests on 'The Late Late Show With James Corden.'

VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Talks About Hiding His Obi Wan Return on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 30, 2019


Ewan talks about his beard, dressing up for Halloween, trick-or-treating in Scotland, his favorite candy, keeping his return as Obi-Wan Kenobi a secret, reading William Shatner's book on the set of Star Wars with Jar-Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best, his new sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep, and his terrifying experience seeing Halloween as a 12-year-old in Holland.

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD Leads 2019 BIFA Nominations - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 30, 2019


The Personal History of David Copperfield leads the list of nominations for the 2019 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs), announced this morning by British actors Naomi Ackie and Joe Cole at the Regent Street Cinema. Armando Iannucci's fresh take on Dickens' novel about the ups and downs in the life of its eponymous character is recognised for Best British Independent Film and Best Screenplay sponsored by BBC Films, amongst nine other awards. Dev Patel is nominated for Best Actor, with co-stars Tilda Swinton and Hugh Laurie competing in the respective Supporting categories. The film also features heavily in the technical categories with nominations for Best Casting sponsored by Casting Society of America & Spotlight, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Editing sponsored by Intermission Film, Best Make Up & Hair Design sponsored by MAC Cosmetics and Best Production Design sponsored by Studio Juice.

VIDEO: Watch Chiwetel Ejiofor Talk About Prosthetic Cheekbones on GOOD MORNING AMERICA!
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 7, 2019


From “Love Actually” to acting alongside Beyoncé in “The Lion King,” multifaceted actor Chiwetel Ejiofor talks to 'GMA' about his new movie, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.'

BWW Interview: Scott Miller talks WAR HORSE as it extends its journey to Australia in 2020.
by David Pearson - Oct 6, 2019


Following 8 record-record breaking years in London's West End and having played in 11 countries around the world to over 7 million people, the National Theatre's acclaimed play War Horse will return to Australia in 2020 playing in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.

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