Dominic Cooper News

Today the Long List for the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2010 has been released.

Nominees for the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® for outstanding performances in 2009 in five film and eight primetime television categories and for the SAG honors for film and television stunt ensembles were announced this morning in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center's Silver Screen Theater in West Hollywood.

The Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) today announced their 2009 winners, awarding Best Film to Up in the Air. Additionally, awards were given to Broadway star Carey Mulligan, most recently of The Seagull, for her work in the film 'An Education,' as well as the upcoming film of Maury Yeston's 'Nine.'

Broadway's Bradley Cooper, Julianne Moore, and Carey Mulligan are set to receive special honors from the Hollywood Film Festival at the Beverly Hilton on October 26th. Cooper will receive the Hollywood Comedy Award ("The Hangover"), Moore will receive the Hollywood Supporting Actress Award (for "A Single Man," among other films), and Mulligan will receive the Hollywood Breakthrough Actress Award for her performance in "An Education."

Dame Helen Mirren, the Best Actress Oscar winner for her portrayal of England's Queen Elizabeth in the hit film 'The Queen,' portrays the tragic Queen Phedre in the acclaimed production of the Greek tragedy PHEDRE, making its only U.S. stage appearance now through September 26, 2009 at the Shakespeare Theatre Company (610 F. St. NW) in Washington, DC.

British actress Carey Mulligan, who most recently played Nina in the recent Broadway revival of THE SEAGULL will be honored by the Hollywood Film Festival on October 26th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Variety is reporting.

The 34th Toronto International Film Festival kicked off on September 11th with the premiere of Jennifer's Body.

In response to extraordinary ticket demand and with the initial 9-week run already essentially sold out, TimeLine Theatre Company announces a 6-week extension of its critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of The History Boys by Alan Bennett, directed by Nick Bowling. The play, originally scheduled to close on June 21, will now continue through August 2, 2009, at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. announces a one-week extension -- now through July 26 -- of its critically-acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's KING LEAR, starring Stacy Keach in the title role, directed by Robert Falls.

Direct from the stage of the National Theatre in London, Academy-Award winner HELEN MIRREN in PHEDRE. Adapted by TED HUGHES from the play by JEAN RACINE

Direct from the stage of the National Theatre in London, Academy-Award winner HELEN MIRREN in PHEDRE. Adapted by TED HUGHES from the play by JEAN RACINE

There was a sense of communal bonding at Steppenwolf's Downstairs space on its usually dark Monday evening. Steppenwolf Theatre Company was lucky enough to air the recent simulcast of National Theatre's production of Racine's 'Phedre' to a sold-out crowd of Greek tragedy (and British theatre) enthusiasts.

Steppenwolf Theatre is pleased to present the exclusive Chicago screening of the National Theatre of London's performance of PHÈDRE starring Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper and Margaret Tyzack on Monday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. PHÈDRE is written by Jean Racine, adapted by Ted Hughes and directed by National Theatre Director Nicholas Hytner.

New NY venues have been announced and screens have been added for NT LIVE's broadcast of a live stage performance of PHEDRE, starring Academy Award Winner Helen Mirren.

Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. announces a one-week extension -- now through July 26 -- of its critically-acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's KING LEAR, starring Stacy Keach in the title role, directed by Robert Falls.

UK'S NATIONAL THEATRE NT LIVE To broadcast a live stage performance of PHÈDRE, Starring Academy Award Winner Helen Mirren- Beginning June 25, broadcasts of live performance to be shown on screens across New York City and throughout the U.S.

ContactMusic reports that British stage and screen actor Dominic Cooper considered turning down an audition for the film version of the stage hit Mamma Mia! - because he didn't think he would be good enough to sing Abba songs in the film. The movie has become the highest grossing picture of all time in the U.K. last year and received two Golden Globe nominations.

UK'S NATIONAL THEATRE NT LIVE To broadcast a live stage performance of PHÈDRE, Starring Academy Award Winner Helen Mirren- Beginning June 25, broadcasts of live performance to be shown on screens across New York City and throughout the U.S.