Fisher Stevens News

At a very poignant moment when the future of environmental policy hangs in the balance, National Geographic is pleased to announce that its climate change documentary BEFORE THE FLOOD has reached more than 60 million people worldwide

'The 20th Annual Hollywood Film Awards' Presented by Virginia Black brought together Hollywood's elite to honor and preview the year's most talked about and highly anticipated actors, actresses, films and those who help bring them to life.

dick clark productions announced today the parade of stars slated to attend and present this year's honors at the 20th Annual 'Hollywood Film Awards Presented by Virginia Black

The film received an unprecedented rollout, first with a limited theatrical release in New York, Los Angeles and London, then making its global television debut this past Sunday, Oct. 30, on National Geographic Channel in 171 countries and 45 languages.

The Special Screenings section of AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi includes three World Premieres and four additional highly anticipated films.

John Leguizamo presents The Q Brothers' Othello: The Remix, written, directed and composed by GQ and JQ, which will make its New York debut at the Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd), beginning previews tonight, October 25th, and officially opening on Thursday, November 17th.

National Geographic Global Networks, today announced unprecedented plans to premiere BEFORE THE FLOOD commercial free across digital and streaming platforms around the world as part of the network's continued commitment to covering climate change.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces the lineup for the fifth edition of free talk series NYFF Live during the 54th New York Film Festival (September 30 – October 16). HBO® is the presenting sponsor of NYFF Live, which features actors, directors, writers, critics, and other industry insiders participating in daily evening discussions from October 1 – 14 in the Amphitheater at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center.

The trailer for SKY LADDER: THE ART OF CAI GUO-QIANG, directed by Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland, Touching the Void, Academy Award®-winner One Day in September), was released this morning by Netflix.

The National Geographic Channel (@NatGeoChannel) announced today the launch of a nationwide college campus tour for its new film BEFORE THE FLOOD to raise vital awareness during this election year about the urgent need to address climate change.

The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at a ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox over the weekend, hosted by Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival. To watch the presentation, visit tiff.net/ceremony.

Fisher Stevens' latest documentary (formerly titled The Turning Point) chronicles Leonardo DiCaprio's campaign to raise global awareness about the dangers of climate change in his role as a UN Ambassador of Peace.

The new documentary BRIGHT LIGHTS, starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, chronicles two golden ages of American cinema through the life and intimate relationship of Carrie Fisher and her mother, Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces the complete lineup for the Spotlight on Documentary section of the 54th New York Film Festival (September 30-October 16).

John Leguizamo is proud to present The Q Brothers' Othello: The Remix, written, directed and composed by GQ and JQ, which will make its New York debut at the Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd), beginning previews on Tuesday, October 25th and officially opening on Thursday, November 17th.

National Geographic Channel announced today that it has acquired the worldwide rights the to the untitled climate change feature documentary produced by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Fisher Stevens alongside Academy Award-winning actor, environmental activist and U.N. Messenger of Peace, Leonardo DiCaprio.

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young will host its 14th Annual Benefit Gala, on Monday, May 2, 2016, to celebrate the courage and achievements of more than 70 million people who stutter, including 5% of all children. SAY Founder Taro Alexander said 'Our Annual Benefit Gala reminds us all that every voice matters. Not some. Not most. But every voice.'

Discovery Channel announced today they will broadcast Academy Award®-winning director Louie Psihoyos's documentary RACING EXTINCTION tonight, December 2.

John Leguizamo talks about "Ghetto Clown," the new graphic novel adaptation of one of his acclaimed one-man stage shows.

New York Stage and Film has announced that its annual Winter Gala will honor star of stage and screen Bill Pullman, whose decades-long career includes starring roles in the blockbuster film Independence Day, While You Were Sleeping and Broadway's The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?;  as well as 2-time Tony Award-winner and 11-time nominee Donald Holder, lighting designer of Broadway's The Lion King, The King & I, and the upcoming Fiddler on the Roof revival, among countless others.  The Winter Gala will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at The Plaza Hotel (770 Fifth Avenue, New York City).  For more information on New York Stage and Film, please visit http://www.newyorkstageandfilm.org/.