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Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor star in the critically acclaimed film based on a true story, The Impossible arriving on Blu-ray, DVD, Video on Demand and Pay-Per-View today, April 23 (with an early Digital window beginning April 2) from Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company.

Every A-lister's got to start somewhere, even if it's as a convenience store gunman or Veronica Mars' neighbor. In no particular order, here are some of the ten most notable stars guesting on hit television shows before they were stars!

The X Factor runner-up talks about playing Billy in the iconic British play

On Wednesday, March 20, 2013, BroadwayWorld's Chicago Regional Editor, Paul W. Thompson, sat down for exclusive talks with co-star Bobby Steggert, with the writing team of Andrew Lippa (music and lyrics) and John August (book) and with co-star Kate Baldwin in the balcony lobby of Chicago's Oriental Theatre. Here is his report:

BIG FISH, a new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 Columbia Pictures film written by John August, will offer $29 tickets to college students for its first four performances, April 2-5, 2013. Students will also be invited to attend a Q&A following the show with the cast and creative team members. 200 tickets per performance will be available at this special price when students use the code UNIVERSITY. Tickets are available online at www.BroadwayInChicago.com.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present "An Academy Conversation with Danny Boyle," including a screening of the Oscar winner's feature directorial debut, "Shallow Grave," on Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theater in New York City.

South Bend Civic Theatre bets on fun with Guys and Dolls tonight, March 1-17.

CBS News takes a sharp look at the glitz and glamour, heartaches and successes of the entertainment world in the special VANITY FAIR'S HOLLYWOOD to be broadcast Feb. 23, 2013 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Ash is heading back to Austin, TX next month to mark their return to SXSW after a seven year absence coupled with several US headlining dates around the annual music festival. The band -- Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray -- is thrilled to return on the heels of their 20th anniversary together which was marked by the US release of their famous A-Z Series. Out stateside in November 2012 on Noyes Records, the series was released as a Special Edition Colored Triple-Vinyl with a card to download the digital version (plus bonus content) and the entire A-Z Series was made available via all Digital Service Providers for the first time in the US. The original three piece hit the road in the US this past fall to coincide with the A-Z release, kicking things off with Weezer in Florida before heading up the East Coast for several headlining dates.

Deadline reports that BOOK OF MORMON star Andrew Rannells has just inked a deal to be repped by UTA. The actor currently stars in the freshman NBC comedy THE NEW NORMAL from Ryan Murphy.

Despite previous reports that Hayley Atwell would not be appearing in the upcoming CAPTAIN AMERICA sequel, that's no longer the case. In an interview with Collider, Atwell's CAPTAIN AMERICA co-star Stanley Tucci confirmed she would be back for CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLIDER for a brief cameo.

New Line Cinema and Warner Brothers has released the full-length trailer for the upcoming film JACK THE GIANT SLAYER. The movie hits theaters in 3D, 2D and Imax 3D on March 1. Check it out below!

Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts wanted to be an actress since she was a child and once considered giving up, but she didn't have a fallback, she tells Lee Cowan in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD to be broadcast today, Feb. 10, 2013 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

New Line Cinema and Warner Brothers have revealed a sneak peek of the new trailer for the upcoming film JACK THE GIANT SLAYER. The movie hits theaters in 3D, 2D and Imax 3D on March 1. The newest trailer will debut this Monday, February 11. Check it out below!

Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts wanted to be an actress since she was a child and once considered giving up, but she didn't have a fallback, she tells Lee Cowan in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD to be broadcast Feb. 10, 2013 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

Actor Ewan McGregor stopped by ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE last night and was surprised to hear about the recently reported slate of 'Star Wars' spin-off films in the works, featuring such beloved characters as Han Solo and Yoda. Check out the appearance below!

Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor star in the critically acclaimed film based on a true story, The Impossible arriving on Blu-ray, DVD, Video on Demand and Pay-Per-View April 23 (with an early Digital window beginning April 2) from Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE company.

Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr. will direct The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's world premiere production of Cathy Tempelsman's A Most Dangerous Woman about the famed Victorian-era writer George Eliot. The production begins performances on September 18, 2013 at The Shakespeare Theatre's F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre in Madison New Jersey.

Can we practice goodness and create a world to sustain it? This question, posed by Shen Tei, the good-hearted, penniless and cross-dressing prostitute of Bertolt Brecht's Good Person of Szechwan, is central to the work of The Foundry Theatre. The play's concerns, and the earmarks of the Foundry's new production, make it an ideal offering from the company, which is celebrated for creating memorable theatrical events while pursuing civic inquiry and social justice. The show, starring the singular Taylor Mac as Shen Tei, is directed by Lear deBessonet and features original live music by 'indie rock vaudevillians' (SPIN) Cesar Alvarez and The Lisps.

South Bend Civic Theatre bets on fun with Guys and Dolls March 1-17.