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B Street Theatre Presents BLOOMSDAY
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2017

Bloomsday was commissioned by the ACT theatre in Seattle, Washington and premiered there in September of 2015, where it received rave reviews. The play has received further productions throughout the country: the Ensemble Theatre in Cincinnati, Ohio, Austin Playhouse in Austin, Texas, and the Next ACT Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Cory Hardrict Joins Cast of Crackle's New Original Drama THE OATH
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2017

Crackle, Sony Pictures Television Network's free, ad-supported streaming network, announced today that Cory Hardrict (American Sniper, Gran Torino) has joined the cast of its new original one-hour drama series THE OATH, which is set to debut in 2018.

VIDEO: Teaser Trailer for Marvel Studios' BLACK PANTHER Arrives!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 10, 2017

The brand-new teaser trailer for Marvel Studios' BLACK PANTHER is here! The film hits U.S. theaters onFebruary 16, 2018. Get a first look below!

Photo Flash: Marvel Studios Release Teaser Poster for BLACK PANTHER
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2017

The teaser poster for Marvel Studios' BLACK PANTHER is now available to view below! The film hits U.S. theaters on February 16, 2018. Tune in tonight to Game 4 to see the exclusive World Premiere of the brand new teaser trailer!

B Street Theatre's Mainstage Presents HAND TO GOD
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2017

Hand to God premiered at the Ensemble Studio Theatre in New York City in October 2011 and returned in February 2012. It opened Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on March 14, 2014 and made its Broadway debut at the Boothe Theatre on April 7, 2015.

Wesley Snipes' Thriller THE RECALL Set for Limited Theatrical Release This June
by Caryn Robbins - May 4, 2017

Bridgegate Pictures (OTC PINK: BBGP), in association with Minds Eye Entertainment, announces the limited theatrical release on June 2nd of THE RECALL, an Action/Horror thriller, starring Hollywood legend Wesley Snipes.

Annie Parisse to Lead Reading of New Play DO THIS at The Davenport
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2017

Do This, a new play by Karen Siff Exkorn (bestselling author of The Autism Sourcebook) and starring Annie Parisse (Clybourne Park, The Layover, 'Law and Order') will be performed at an invitation only developmental reading on Thursday, April 27th at 3pm at The Loft at the Davenport Theatre (354 W. 45th Street).

Nissan Brings STARS WARS Excitement to 2017 New York International Auto Show
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2017

As a continuation of an extensive collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd. in support of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,' Nissan is bringing an immersive 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'-inspired experience to consumers visiting the Nissan booth at the 2017 New York International Auto Show.

USA Network Pilot UNSOLVED: THE MURDERS OF BIGGIE AND TUPAC Announces Additional Casting
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2017

The new pilot from Universal Cable Productions has filled the roles of Sean “Puffy” Combs, Biggie Smalls' mother Voletta Wallace, and wife of Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight, Sharitha Golden. LUKE JAMES is set to play Sean “Puffy” Combs, the young and wildly successful founder of Bad Boy Records, the label of Christopher Wallace, aka Biggie Smalls.

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY on Digital HD March 24th and Blu-ray April 4th
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2017

Announced today on The Star Wars Show and StarWars.com, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” will be coming home on Digital HD on March 24th and Blu-ray on April 4th.  This news comes on the heels of the start of production announcement of the untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story.  “Rogue One” has established its place within the Star Wars universe and the hearts of moviegoers, becoming the seventh highest-grossing film of all time in the U.S. 

Bridgegate & Minds Eye Set Deals for Nicolas Cage Dystopian Thriller THE HUMAN BUREAU
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 17, 2017

Bridgegate Pictures (OTC PINK: BBGP) and Minds Eye Entertainment Distribution Partner VMI Worldwide announced today that they have secured deals during European Film Market in Berlin, Germany in multiple territories for their action dystopian thriller THE HUMANITY BUREAU

Justin Timberlake, Kevin Hart Top KIDS' CHOICE AWARD Nominees; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 2, 2017

WWE Superstar, actor and television host John Cena is set to host Nickelodeon's NICKELODEON'S 2017 KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS, airing live on Saturday, March 11, 2017, from 8-9:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

Academy Award-Nominated ARRIVAL to Be Re-Released in Theaters Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2017

On the heels of receiving 8 Oscar® nominations for the acclaimed film ARRIVAL, Paramount Pictures is re-releasing the critically-acclaimed and award-winning film in theatres across the country this Today, January 27.

Marvel Studios Begins Production on BLACK PANTHER, Starring Chadwick Boseman
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2017

Marvel Studios announced today that production has begun on BLACK PANTHER, starring Chadwick Boseman (“Captain America: Civil War,” “Get on Up”), Michael B. Jordan (“Creed,” “Fruitvale Station”), Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong'o

Samuel Goldwyn Films & AMBI Group Team on Release of Thriller LAVENDER
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2017

Samuel Goldwyn Films and AMBI Group will partner on the domestic release for the anticipated thriller, LAVENDER.

Academy Award-Nominated ARRIVAL to Be Re-Released in Theaters 1/27
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 25, 2017

On the heels of receiving 8 Oscar® nominations for the acclaimed film ARRIVAL, Paramount Pictures is re-releasing the critically-acclaimed and award-winning film in theatres across the country this Friday, January 27.

Acclaimed Film ARRIVAL Coming to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Digital HD
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2017

Hailed by critics as “mesmerizing” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone), “amazing” (Brian Truitt, USA Today) and “the best film of the year” (Christopher Orr, The Atlantic), director Denis Villeneuve's (Sicario) phenomenal tour de force ARRIVAL makes its home entertainment debut

Dwight Yoakam Returns to Indian Ranch 8/13
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2017

Indian Ranch announced that Dwight Yoakam will return to Webster, MA on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Tickets go on-sale Friday, January 13, 2017 at 10 AM at www.indianranch.com.

Forest Whitaker to Appear in Season 3 of STAR WARS REBELS
by - Dec 20, 2016

Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker, who stars as Rebel freedom fighter Saw Gerrera in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," will join the cast of the hit animated series STAR WARS REBELS, which is set in a time period just prior to the events of "Rogue One."

VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes Look at ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY's K-2SO
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 20, 2016

Below, check out an all-new behind-the-scenes look at K-2SO from ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY. The film is in U.S. theaters now in 3D, RealD 3D and IMAX 3D!

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