Dreamworks News

Paramount Home Media Distribution (PHMD) announced today that four beloved films starring the incomparable Danny Kaye are available on iTunes for the first time ever in celebration of The Danny Kaye Centennial.

Deadline reports that Melissa McCarthy will lend her voice to DreamWorks Animation's 'B.O.O. (Bureau Of Otherworldly Operations)'. The actress will join Seth Rogan on the film scheduled to be released June 5, 2015.

Kelrik Productions is pleased to announce the Central Coast Premier of SHREK THE MUSICAL to stage at the Spanos Theater, Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo. From July 12 - 21, 2013 audiences can fall in love with Shrek and his wise-ass sidekick, Donkey all over again.

Legendary music producer, Milt Okun along with composer Lee Holdridge are bringing some of the most famous names in opera to John Denver's famous hit songs on the new album 'Great Voices Sing John Denver'.

TNT's epic drama Falling Skies, which ranked as basic cable's #1 summer drama with adults 25-54 last year, launched its third season Sunday night with more than 4.2 million viewers and growth among young adults.

DreamWorks Studios today announced an exclusive partnership for the feature film NEED FOR SPEED

Mahoobla Prods. in association with Jack Zullo presents COCKTALES, a Fringe Fest comedy improv longform show directed by Miles Stroth. A dream team of LA's top hilarious improvisers take you back in time to 1978 and into Hollywood's hottest disco. Audience suggestions turn one night at the disco, into the party of the decade. And Yes - there will be Dancing! Nine shows. June 8 - June 28.

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre announces its 28th season filled with classics such as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, The Music Man andCrazy for You. This season also includes the family fun filled show based on the DreamWorks film with everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek!

AwesomenessTV, one of the most subscribed to video destinations for teens on YouTube crosses the one billion view milestone with the addition of some of YouTube's hottest stars.

Award-winning composer, comedian, actor and writer Tim Minchin is joining Dreamworks Animation, lending his signature creative energy to a new musical project set in the Australian outback. Currently titled Larrikins, which is Australian slang for mischievous youth, this all-animal comedy is an original idea written by Harry Cripps (Supernova) and produced by Christina Steinberg (Rise of the Guardians, National Treasure).

Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it, the first national tour of the high-flying Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can will land in Kansas City at Starlight Theatre June 11-16.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today the acting company and creative team for Shrek The Musical, the Theater's annual summer family musical, directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell with music direction by Michael Mahler, July 13-September 1, 2013 in CST's Courtyard Theater. Based on the Academy Award-winning DreamWorks film and the book by William Steig, CST's 75-minute production ofShrek The Musical will take audiences on an unconventional fairy-tale adventure with everyone's favorite ogre. The production features two Jeff Award-winning actors: Michael Aaron Lindner as the lovable ogre Shrek and Summer Naomi Smart in her CST debut as the spunky Princess Fiona. In support of Mayor Emanuel's Summer of Learning Program, special activities will be offered in conjunction with Shrek The Musical for students to earn a "Bard Badge."

Wagon Wheel Theatre Presents -Shrek, The Musical Regional Premiere-He's big, he's green, he's ogrely, and you don't want to stand too close too close to him while his dinner settles. Kicking the 58th season off with a bang, The Wagon Wheel Theatre presents the Tony Award winning musical based on the Dreamworks film which made 'Shrek' a household name. Ending its national tour in April of this year, Shrek, The Musical makes it regional debut only at the Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw tonight, June 5-15.

The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts stage will feature a variety of events in June 2013, giving members of the community many opportunities to participate in performances and enjoy cultural offerings. Highlights include a free performance by violinist Tricia Park and pianist Conor Hanick on June 4; a production of Shrek: The Musical featuring more than 60 local teens; and Steinway artist Dan Knight's Iowa Farewell Concert.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Emma Stone was rumored to be in talks to make her Broadway debut in the upcoming revival of CABARET in the role of Sally Bowles. Now according to the New York Times, Stone has pulled out of the upcoming show. Stone's publicist told NYT that she 'has scheduling conflicts with a feature film that prevent her from joining the musical.'

Wagon Wheel Theatre Presents -Shrek, The Musical Regional Premiere-He's big, he's green, he's ogrely, and you don't want to stand too close too close to him while his dinner settles. Kicking the 58th season off with a bang, The Wagon Wheel Theatre presents the Tony Award winning musical based on the Dreamworks film which made "Shrek" a household name. Ending its national tour in April of this year, Shrek, The Musical makes it regional debut only at the Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw June 5-15.

The St. Louis County Library Foundation's Reading Garden Event Series presents a special event with children's book writer John Rocco today, May 28, 7:00 p.m. at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd in Ladue. Rocco will read and sign his latest book, "Super Hair-o and the Barber of Doom."

Nickelodeon, R&R Productions and MarVista Entertainment have united a star-studded cast including Noah Munck (iCarly's Gibby) and The Sopranos' Steve Schirripa, for the original kids TV movie NICKEY DEUCE, premiering tonight, May 27, at 8:00 p.m (ET/PT) on Nick at Nite.

A new trailer for Dreamworks Animation upcoming animated comedy TURBO, from Twentieth Century Fox has just been released. The film, featruing the voices of Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Ken Jeong, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz, Snoop Lion and Samuel L. Jackson is heading to theaters in 3D, 2D and Imax 3D on July 17. Get a first look below!

Stage and screen superstar Benedict Cumberbatch essays the role of a lifetime in portraying controversial modern-day figure Julian Assange in the new Bill Condon-directed biopic THE FIFTH ESTATE and the release date for the highly anticipated film has just been moved up more than a month by distributor Disney, signaling the studio's faith in the currently in-production project. Read more about Condon & Cumberbatch's FIFTH ESTATE Relase Date Moved Up by broadwayworld.com