Today we are talking to an actor who has appeared in over fifty feature films and starred in plays on Broadway and in the West End all about his career thus far, looking ahead to his new role as John Sculley in the forthcoming jOBS, co-starring Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs and Josh Gad as Steve Wozniak, directed by Joshua Michael Stewart - the one and only Matthew Modine. In this all-encompassing chat tracing the past to the present, Modine also manages to give us the scoop on his featured role in the final part of Christopher Nolan's BATMAN trilogy, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, and shares his candid impressions of working with Anne Hathaway, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the rest of the starry cast of the sure-to-be blockbuster of the summer. Additionally, Modine illustrates his experiences working with director Robert Altman on screen and stage projects as diverse as SHORT CUTS and STREAMERS on film, Arthur Miller's FINISHING THE PICTURE in Chicago and RESURRECTION BLUES at the Old Vic in the West End and Modine expresses his overall general enthusiasm for acting and reveals deeply probing insight into many of his most memorable and famous roles to date - ranging from roles in Stanley Kubrick's FULL METAL JACKET to Alan Parker's BIRDY to his work with Oliver Stone, Tony Richardson, Jonathan Demme, John Sayles, Mike Figgis, John Schlesinger and others. All of that, a thorough discussion of his recent roles in the theatrical productions of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and THE MIRACLE WORKER, as well as recollections of working on many of his most beloved projects to date, such as AND THE BAND PLAYED ON, THE REAL BLONDE, ORPHANS, CUTTHROAT ISLAND, BYE BYE LOVE, THE HOTEL NEW HAMPSHIRE, WEEDS - and much, much more!
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American Blues Theater (ABT), Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, kicks off the Ensemble's 27th season with the world premiere of Illegal Use of Hands by Emmy Award-winner, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and ABT Artistic Affiliate James Still, directed by Sandy Shinner, August 31 - September 30 at Victory Gardens' Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. Press opening for Illegal Use of Hands is Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $10 - $39. Complete ticket information including ticket on-sale date and performance schedule will be announced at a later date.
Coming off a successful Cannes Film Market, Hyde Park International has announced a new executive structure with the hiring of Eric Christenson as President, overseeing the international division for Chairman and CEO Ashok Amritraj's Los Angeles-based operation.
Academy Award and GRAMMY(R) Award-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson will perform on the BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, an entertainment special to be broadcast live from the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, Wednesday, July 4 (10:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The CBS network has just released an exclusive preview of its upcoming new drama series VEGAS starring Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis. BWW brings you a first look below!
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre is getting ready to cut loose this summer with the dance musical Footloose. The stage production, based on the Paramount Pictures film, will open at the Frederick theatre on Friday, June 15th and run through August 25th.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING heads to theaters today, May 18th from Lionsgate. The romantic comedy was directed by Kirk Jones and stars Elizabeth Banks, Cameron Diaz, Anna Kendrick, Jennifer Lopez, Joe Manganiello, Brooklyn Decker, Dennis Quaid, Rodrigo Santoro, Chace Crawford, Chris Rock and Matthew Morrison.
CBS has released a behind-the-scenes look at its upcoming new drama series VEGAS, starring Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis. Check it out below!
CBS announced today its new 2012-2013 primetime schedule, ordering four new series and making four key time period moves to further enhance television's top-rated schedule.
HAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING stars Cameron Diaz and GLEE's Matthew Morrison. The actors were already good friends prior to filming the movie and told THR how much they enjoyed working together. Watch the interview in full below!
Exclusive Media has acquired international rights in all media to the feature film AT ANY PRICE, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ramin Bahrani (GOODBYE SOLO, CHOP SHOP) and starring Dennis Quaid (WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING), Zac Efron (THE LUCKY ONE), Kim Dickens (FOOTLOOSE) and Heather Graham (THE HANGOVER).
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING heads to theaters this Friday, May 18th from Lionsgate. The romantic comedy was directed by Kirk Jones and stars Elizabeth Banks, Cameron Diaz, Anna Kendrick, Jennifer Lopez, Joe Manganiello, Brooklyn Decker, Dennis Quaid, Rodrigo Santoro, Chace Crawford, Chris Rock and Matthew Morrison.
Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies opens tonight, April 29 with additional performances on May 6 and 13, 2012. All performances are Sunday evenings at 7:30. This popular Bay Street Players' Second Stage series brings newer works and alternative theatre to its audience.
Emmy Award Winners Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, also known as Claire and Phil Dunphy on the ABC comedy 'Modern Family,' have been announced as hosts of THE 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies opens April 29 with additional performances on May 6 and 13, 2012. All performances are Sunday evenings at 7:30. This popular Bay Street Players' Second Stage series brings newer works and alternative theatre to its audience.
Cherry Lane Theatre's award-winning MENTOR PROJECT will continue its 13th season with a production of EVOLUTION, written and performed by Patricia Buckley, directed Michele Chivu and mentored Jean-Claude van Itallie with performances scheduled March 13 through March 24 at Cherry Lane Studio Theatre (38 Commerce Street in Manhattan), where the 2012 MENTOR PROJECT is in residence through April 14.
Actors Dennis Quaid, Brett Cullen, Cindy Pickett and Robert Wuhl learned their craft under the tutelage of University of Houston professor Cecil J. Pickett. Soon, these star alums will return to the university to celebrate his legacy and talk theater.
A new play about the late Italian actress Anna Magnani, MAMMA ROMA -- written and performed by Anne DeSalvo, winner of the Obie Award for her performance in GEMINI -- will be presented by Cherry Lane Theatre's MENTOR PROJECT from April 3 to 14 at Cherry Lane Studio Theatre (38 Commerce St.) in Manhattan. MAMMA ROMA is directed by Rob Urbinati. David Rambo (THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS) has been Ms. DeSalvo's mentor for the play.
As first reported on Deadline.com, Jason O'Mara has been cast in a currently untitled CBS drama pilot from Ralph Lamb. The actor joins previously announced cast members Dennis Quaid, Michael Chiklis and Carrie-Anne Moss.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the CBS network will not move forward with Ilene Chaiken's 'Quean' pilot. The project, which followed the story of a female computer hacker who assisted the Oakland police in solving crimes, has now been shut down.
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