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LIPS LIKE SUGAR Rounds Out Cast With Juliette Lewis, Sasha Calle & More
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2024

LIPS LIKE SUGAR is starring Oscar-nominated actors Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson and directed by Grammy-winner Brantley Gutierrez. Oscar-nominee Juliette Lewis (Yellowjackets), Sasha Calle (The Flash), Kathryn Newton (Big Little Lies, Lisa Frankenstein) and Erin Moriarty (The Boys) and have joined the star-studded cast.

WHAT YOU WISH FOR to Hold U.K. Premiere at FrightFest & U.S. at Fantastic Fest
by Michael Major - Aug 22, 2023

Starring Nick Stahl, Tamsin Topolski, Randy Vasquez, Penelope Mitchell, Juan Carlos Messier, and Brian Groh, WHAT YOU WISH FOR is a picturesque nightmare of the one-percenters' world. WHAT YOU WISH FOR is written and directed by Nicholas Tomnay. The film is produced by Nicholas Tomnay, Francesca Silvestri & Kevin Chinoy.

Woody Harrelson & Owen Wilson Set to Star in Crime Thriller LIPS LIKE SUGAR
by Michael Major - Jul 10, 2023

Harrelson produces the film as well, along with Post Film’s Russ Posternak, Freestyle Picture Company’s Kevin Chinoy and Francesca Silvestri, 7 Deuce’s Jeremy Plager, Greg Lauritano, Subtractive’s Kyle Schember, and Zac Adams. Academy-Award nominee Will Butler (Arcade Fire) is set to compose the score.

35th Miami Film Festival Announces Full Lineup, Jason Reitman's TULLY Opening Night
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 5, 2018

35th Miami Film Festival Announces Full Lineup, Jason Reitman's TULLY Opening Night

YoungArts Champions Emerging Artists at Miami Art Week 2018
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2017

During Miami Art Week 2018, the National YoungArts Foundation brought emerging artists to the fore by announcing a major new granting program for early career visual artists and partnering with major fairs to exhibit the work of YoungArts alumni.

Kat Candler Signs Joins Josh Hutcherson for Ron Howard's PROJECT IMAGINATION: THE TRAILER
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 22, 2015

Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, announced today that Kat Candler, a decorated filmmaker best known for “Hellion” and “Black Metal”, has signed on to Canon's Project Imagination: The Trailer

Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 2/27
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 27, 2015

With over 100 U.S. cities and 30 international regions featured on our site, we have so many exciting theatre happenings around our Broadway World! Below, we've highlighted our top 10 stories from this week. Check out the roundup below!

CHRISTMAS BELLS ARE RINGING! I consigli di BWW per Natale
by Valeria Venturelli - Dec 24, 2014

Manca solo un giorno a Natale! Riportiamo di seguito gli spettacoli che si stanno svolgendo in questi giorni, per chi volesse vivere la magia del Natale in teatro. Per chi non potesse andare a teatro in questi giorni e volesse comunque vivere il periodo natalizio in stile musical, abbiamo qualche suggerimento in pellicola. Non si tratta di recensioni ma di consigli per passare un buon Natale in famiglia e condividere una piacevole serata tutti assieme.

Zachary Levi, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julia Stiles & More Set for 24 HOUR PLAYS Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2013

Montblanc announced today the 13th annual performance of The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway will be held in New York City onToday, November 18, 2013. An annual benefit event produced by the 24 Hour Company and Freestyle Picture Company for Urban Arts Partnership, The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway attracts some of entertainment's biggest names as they join forces to participate in an extreme rite of theater: writing, directing, and performing 6 original short plays, all in just 24 hours. Proceeds from the evening's performance will support Urban Arts Partnership, NYC's largest arts educational organization, in their efforts to close the achievement gap in our city's underserved public schools. Tickets can be purchased through http://www.smarttix.com with special access packages available through www.citiprivatepass.com.

Canon and Ron Howard Launch 'Project Imaginat10n' Showcasing Films Inspired by User Submitted Photographs
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 24, 2013

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, and two-time Academy Award winner Ron Howard, are officially launching the 'Project Imaginat10n' Film Festival, which will kick off with the global premiere of ten short films at Lincoln Center in New York City today. Following the premiere, screenings will be held in Los Angeles, CA hosted by Bryce Dallas Howard, the first graduating director of Canon's Project Imagin8ion as well as in Brooklyn, NY hosted by James Murphy, a celebrity director for Project Imaginat10n. Yahoo Screen will continue celebrating the Film Festival from October 25, 2013 through the end of the year where consumers can view each of the 10 films.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Zachary Levi, Julia Stiles & More Set for 24 HOUR PLAYS on 11/18
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2013

Montblanc announced today the 13th annual performance of The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway will be held in New York City onMonday, November 18, 2013. An annual benefit event produced by the 24 Hour Company and Freestyle Picture Company for Urban Arts Partnership, The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway attracts some of entertainment's biggest names as they join forces to participate in an extreme rite of theater: writing, directing, and performing 6 original short plays, all in just 24 hours. Proceeds from the evening's performance will support Urban Arts Partnership, NYC's largest arts educational organization, in their efforts to close the achievement gap in our city's underserved public schools. Tickets can be purchased through http://www.smarttix.com with special access packages available through www.citiprivatepass.com.

24 HOUR PLAYS Features Sasha Alexander, Samantha Barks, Melanie Griffith & More
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 25, 2013

Montblanc and Urban Arts Partnership presented the highly anticipated return of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS, now in its third year in Los Angeles, on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Broad Stage Theater in Santa Monica.

Tracie Thoms, Skylar Astin, Justin Long and More Set for 24 Hour Plays in Los Angeles
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2013

Last night at the Montblanc Rodeo Drive Boutique in Los Angeles, Montblanc and Urban Arts Partnership announced the cast of the third annual and highly anticipated return of The 24 Hour Plays in Los Angeles, taking place on June 22nd at the Broad Stage. President and CEO of Montblanc North America, Jan Patrick Schmitz, and Urban Arts Partnership Artistic Board Chair Rosie Perez, announced the lineup of highly esteemed actors including Lizzy Caplan, Brooklyn Decker, Seth Green, Melanie Griffith, Gillian Jacobs and Justin Long.

Jennifer Hudson Stars in Lifetime's Original Movie 'CALL ME CRAZY', Premiering Today
by TV News Desk - Apr 20, 2013

The Lifetime Original Movie event CALL ME CRAZY: A FIVE FILM, which brings together an all-star ensemble cast with five interwoven stories about how everlasting bonds of love and family can overcome life's most challenging hurdles, will make its world premiere tonight, April 20, at 8:00pm ET/PT.

Jennifer Hudson to Star in Lifetime's Original Movie 'CALL ME CRAZY', Premiering 4/20
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 19, 2013

The Lifetime Original Movie event CALL ME CRAZY: A FIVE FILM, which brings together an all-star ensemble cast with five interwoven stories about how everlasting bonds of love and family can overcome life's most challenging hurdles, will make its world premiere on Saturday, April 20, at 8:00pm ET/PT.

Spirit Awards Announce This Year's Nominations
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 27, 2012

The Independent Spirit Awards have announced the nominations for the upcoming 28th annual awards ceremony, set for Feb. 23. Check out the full list of nominations below:

Jennifer Hudson & Sarah Hyland to Star in FIVE Sequel on Lifetime
by Claire Hannum - Nov 7, 2012

Lifetime is moving forward with a sequel to breast cancer anthology FIVE, signing on Jennifer Hudson and Sarah Hyland.

TV: Behind the Scenes of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS- Red Carpet Interviews!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2012

Montblanc and Urban Arts Partnership presented the highly anticipated return of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS BENEFIT, now in its second year in Los Angeles. Hollywood actors joined forces to participate in this one-night-only live performance, produced by Kevin Chinoy and Francesca Silvestri of the Freestyle Picture Company and the 24 Hour Company. The entire creative process, from writing to directing and finally performance, took place in under 24 hours! BroadwayWorld takes you behind the scenes of the event below!

Photo Flash: Jason Biggs, Tracie Thoms, Rosie Perez, et al. Take Part in 24 HOUR PLAYS!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2012

Montblanc and Urban Arts Partnership presented the highly anticipated return of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS BENEFIT, now in its second year in Los Angeles. Hollywood actors joined forces to participate in this one-night-only live performance, produced by Kevin Chinoy and Francesca Silvestri of the Freestyle Picture Company and the 24 Hour Company. The entire creative process, from writing to directing and finally performance, took place in under 24 hours! Check out photos from the event below!

Photo Flash: Hollywood Actors at the Montblanc and Urban Arts Partnership's 24 HOUR PLAYS in LA
by James T Harding - Jun 18, 2012

Check out these arrivals photographs of Diane Neal, Gabriel Mann, Alexander Ludwig, Wilmer Valderrama, Rosie Perez, Jason Biggs, David Krumholtz, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Joshua Jackson, Tracie Thoms and Jessica Szohr from THE 24 HOUR PLAYS BENEFIT at The Shore Hotel in Santa Monica, Los Angeles on June 16, 2012.

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