Elizabeth Banks News

On last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN on CBS, David Letterman welcomed actress Jennifer Lawrence, star of the soon-to-be blockbuster movie franchise, THE HUNGER GAMES.

IFC announced today at its first ever Upfront the slate of guest stars that will be sitting down to chat with host Scott Aukerman (co-creator/director/producer, Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis; writer/performer, Mr. Show) on his new comedy series, COMEDY BANG! BANG!, which cleverly riffs on the well-known format of the late night talk show.

At the network's first-ever Upfront event, IFC unveiled its 2012/2013 original programming line-up which includes the return for a third season of its breakout hit series, PORTLANDIA and a second season of WHISKER WARS.

IFC announced today at its first ever Upfront the slate of guest stars that will be sitting down to chat with host Scott Aukerman (co-creator/director/producer, Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis; writer/performer, Mr. Show) on his new comedy series, Comedy Bang! Bang!, which riffs on the well-known format of the late night talk show.

The complete list for the soundtrack to Lionsgate's upcoming film adaptation of THE HUNGER GAMES has just been released. Taylor Swift, Arcade Fire, Miranda Lambert and Kid Cudi are among the artists featured on the album.

Two songs from the soundtrack of the highly anticipated upcoming film THE HUNGER GAMES have been released, Taylor Swift's 'Eyes Open' and Kid Cudi's 'The Ruler & The Killer.' The album will become available on March 20th only a few days before the film's March 23rd release in US theaters.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and Gala Chair Patti Rueff just announced Expect the Unexpected!, A.C.T.'s 2012 Season Gala, starring A.C.T. Young Conservatory alumnus Darren Criss (TV's Glee, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Broadway), two-time Tony Award winner Bill Irwin (Scapin at A.C.T., Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? on Broadway), A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program graduate Patrick Lane (Brian Hawkins in A.C.T.'s world premiere production of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City), and Betsy Wolfe (Mary Ann Singleton in A.C.T.'s world premiere production of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City, 110 in the Shade and Everyday Rapture on Broadway). Proceeds from the Gala support A.C.T.'s acclaimed actor training and arts education programs. The Gala will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the historic Regency Center (1300 Van Ness Avenue) in San Francisco. Individual tickets range in price from $1,000 to $2,500, with patron levels ranging from $10,000 to $25,000. An extremely limited number of $500 tickets are available online only. For more information or to purchase tables or tickets, please visit www.act-sf.org/gala or contact Luz Perez, A.C.T. Special Events Manager, at 415.439.2470 or lperez@act-sf.org.

A new clip has just been released for the highly antincipated film THE HUNGER GAMES. The scene features heroine Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) showing off her archery skills in the pre-Hunger Games chaos.

Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, held its annual honors yesterday, February 25, in Santa Monica. Hosted by Seth Rogan, the awards ceremony premiered later that night at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on IFC. Winners included Christopher Plummer, Michelle Williams, the company of The Artist and more! CLICK HERE for a full winners list. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you onto the starry red carpet.

Today we are talking to a stand-up comedienne celebrated for her caustic wit, erudite political humor and illuminating social observations who has also made a name for herself over the last two decades as an actress by appearing in over 100 feature films and television shows, including recurring roles on the TV series SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, THE BEN STILLER SHOW, THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW and 24, as well as her film resume, ranging from roles in ROMY & MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION to WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER to REALITY BITES, COP LAND, THE CABLE GUY, NOW AND THEN and many more - the one and only Janeane Garofalo. In addition to a twenty-year career retrospective, touching upon many of her most notable big screen and small screen appearances - sharing comments on many of her favorite colleagues and co-stars along the way - Garofalo also opens up about the theatrically attuned work she has previously done - such as HBO's THE LARAMIE PROJECT - and, most importantly, fills us in on the new play she is starring in for The New Group, RUSSIAN TRANSPORT, directed by Scott Elliott. Besides all about RUSSIAN TRANSPORT, her character in it and the political and social issues the new original play bravely tackles, Garofalo shares her enthusiasm for her newfound experiences in the theatre world and her intention of pursuing a theatre career further. Also, she clues us in on her upcoming film projects, BAD PARENTS and GENERAL EDUCATION, and offers her classic views on current politics as only she can, in her own delightfully droll and ingratiatingly idiosyncratic fashion - plus, much, much more!

The complete list for the soundtrack to Lionsgate's upcoming film adaptation of THE HUNGER GAMES has just been released. Taylor Swift, Arcade Fire, Miranda Lambert and Kid Cudi are among the artists featured on the album.

Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars have just released their new cut, ‘Safe and Sound', from the upcoming HUNGER GAMES soundtrack.

The American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program, which has trained such celebrated actors as Elizabeth Banks, Annette Bening, Anna Deavere Smith, and Denzel Washington, presents the sharp-witted, raunchy satire The Mandrake by Niccolò Machiavelli.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced its inaugural Conservatory Awards, which will annually recognize and honor A.C.T.'s award-winning actor training program's outstanding alumni and pay tribute to donors who have provided significant support to the M.F.A. Scholarship Fund.

MAN ON A LEDGE is coming to theaters nationwide on January 27, 2012 from Summit Entertainment. The suspense thriller is directed by Asger Leth and stars Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, Anthony Mackie, Ed Harris, Edward Burns, Titus Welliver, Genesis Rodriguez and Kyra Sedgwick.

The American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program, which has trained such celebrated actors as Elizabeth Banks, Annette Bening, Anna Deavere Smith, and Denzel Washington, presents the sharp-witted, raunchy satire The Mandrake by Niccolò Machiavelli.

Actors of all ages and experience levels are welcome at the award-winning American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Conservatory for world-class training, and the New Year brings many opportunities to take part.

Two comedians best known for Late-Night will join the morning shift, and an entertainment host will showcase his talk show savvy the week of January 16-20, 2012, all part of the latest guest co-host line-up for 'LIVE! with Kelly.'

According to the Hollywoodreporter.com, the upcoming release of THE HUNGER GAMES album will include recordings by country star Taylor Swift, The Decembrists and Arcade Fire. The album will be produced by T. Bone Burnett.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING is coming to theaters on May 11, 2012 from Lionsgate Films. The comedy is directed by Kirk Jones and stars Anna Kendrick, Elizabeth Banks, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Brooklyn Decker, Chace Crawford, Dennis Quaid, Rodrigo Santoro and Chris Rock.