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Next Installment of MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Gets July IMAX Release
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2015

Paramount Pictures, Skydance Productions, Bad Robot, and IMAX Corporation today announced that the fifth installment in the blockbuster Mission: Impossible franchise, directed by Christopher McQuarrie and starring Tom Cruise, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX format

Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong'o to Star in Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED at The Public This Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 30, 2015

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o will make her New York stage debut this fall in the NYC premiere of Danai Gurira's new drama ECLIPSED, just added to The Public Theater's fall season.

Pacific Symphony's 2015 Summer Festival's Presents STAR TREK, 8/22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2015

Pacific Symphony's 2015 Summer Festival propels its audience across the universe, when it embarks on a thrilling and music-fueled adventure aboard the USS Enterprise for “Star Trek.” On the big screen—boldly going where “no man has gone before”—is J.J. Abrams' 2009 blockbuster film starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto as a young Captain Kirk and Spock in an alternate reality many years before the original television series. On stage, the Symphony performs Academy Award-winner Michael Giacchino's epic score live, beneath the stars, providing the ideal backdrop for the intergalactic film. It's an immersive concert experience and the perfect evening for music lovers, film-goers, science-fiction fans and anyone who loves the cult films and television series—or wants to introduce them to someone new.

Trekkies Unite for Cincinnati Pops' Live Accompaniment to STAR TREK Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2015

The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra will perform Michael Giacchino's breathtaking orchestral score of Star Trek in synch with 2009 blockbuster film Star Trek (PG-13) at the Taft Theatre tonight, July 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Trekkies Unite for Cincinnati Pops' Live Accompaniment to STAR TREK, 7/18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2015

The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra will perform Michael Giacchino's breathtaking orchestral score of Star Trek in synch with 2009 blockbuster film Star Trek (PG-13) at the Taft Theatre on Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m.

VIDEO: Comic-Con's Behind-the-Scenes Look at STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
by Movies News Desk - Jul 11, 2015

Fans at San Diego Comic-Con's Hall H were treated to a special look behind the scenes of Star Wars: The Force Awakens by director J.J. Abrams, producer and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and writer Lawrence Kasdan. Watch it below!

Disney Sets Han Solo Spin-Off Film, to be Directed by Christopher Miller & Phil Lord
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 7, 2015

Disney and LucasFilm have announced the next film in the upcoming STAR WARS Anthology, to be direced by THE LEGO MOVIE's Christopher Miller and Phil Lord.

VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION
by Tess Reynolds - Jun 12, 2015

The newest MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE installment, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION will get a July 31, 2015 release.

VIDEO: First Look - Tom Cruise Returns as Ethan Hunt in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 4, 2015

Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in the new action adventure MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION, hitting theaters July 31st. Check out the all-new trailer below!

Hulu Orders Season Three of Original Series DEADBEAT
by Caryn Robbins - May 26, 2015

Hulu announced today that it has renewed its original series DEADBEAT for a third season with a 13-episode order.

Review Roundup: George Clooney Stars in TOMORROWLAND
by Tess Reynolds - May 22, 2015

George Clooney, Britt Robertson, and Hugh Laurie star in Disney's new action-adventure movie, TOMORROWLAND.

The Unusual Suspects Theatre Co. to Hold Annual Gala
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 17, 2015

The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company will hold its seventh annual gala on Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 pm at the Skirball Cultural Center with an evening of musical performances of original works, created entirely by the company's student participants from San Fernando High School as part of Unusual Suspects' flagship theater-arts education and mentorship program.

Confirmed! THE MINDY PROJECT to Head to Hulu with 26 New Episodes
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2015

Hulu announced today that it has ordered season four - 26 new episodes - of the critically acclaimed series The Mindy Project. The series will join Hulu's Original Programming slate in a new agreement with Universal Television.

VIDEO: GMA Gets Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at STAR WARS Set
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2015

ABC News' Nick Watt got an exclusive first look when he toured the set of the highly anticipated next chapter of the famed space saga STAR WARS. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: May the Fourth Be with You- STAR WARS Meets Broadway and Bea Arthur!
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2015

May the Fourth be with you. That's right, it's a special day in the Star Wars fandom. Below, we celebrate May 4th with a Broadway-style flashback to Bea Arthur's big number in the 1978 Star Wars Christmas special. Check it out below!

Photo Flash: STAR WARS' Harrison Ford Poses With Chewbacca and More on Vanity Fair Cover
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 3, 2015

Vanity Fair just released a first look at their June issue, featuring cast members from the upcoming STAR WARS sequel. Below, check out the cover photo of Harrison Ford as Han Solo, with Chewbacca, as well as new characters, Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), and a new droid named BB-8.

Hulu Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to All Episodes of SEINFELD!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 29, 2015

Hulu CEO Mike Hopkins, Head of Advertising Sales, Peter Naylor, and SVP, Head of Content, Craig Erwich, announced that Hulu has acquired the exclusive subscription video on-demand (SVOD) rights to all episodes of iconic sitcom Seinfeld

VIDEO: Watch Matthew McConaughey's 'Interstellar' Character React to New STAR WARS Trailer!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2015

Following the release of the very first official trailer for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, a clever fan edited a scene from 'Interstellar, to make it appear as if Matthew McConaughey's character got all choked up over viewing the footage for the first time.

The Pacific Symphony Announces Its 2015 Summer Festival Featuring Beethoven's EMPEROR, Ravel's BOLERO and More
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2015

As the temperature rises and the summer season grows closer each day, it's almost time to pack those picnic baskets and head to Irvine for five music-infused evenings under the stars with Pacific Symphony. Taking place at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, the 2015 Summer Festival begins with the annual “July 4 Spectacular,” featuring Faithfully, a symphonic tribute to the music of Journey, and an explosive fireworks finale. The quintessential Southern California summer experience continues as Assistant Conductor Alejandro Gutiérrez leads pianist Rueibin Chen in Beethoven's “Emperor” Concerto and conducts Rimsky-Korsakov's “Scheherazade.” Kicking up the tempo, Music Director Carl St.Clair leads “Hot Latino Nights” featuring Ravel's “Bolero,” salsa dancing and special guests J.T. and Friends. The Symphony performs Academy-Award winner Michael Giacchino's score for “Star Trek” live as J.J. Abrams' 2009 blockbuster plays on the big screen, led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman. Finally, the Symphony delivers the annual OC favorite: “Tchaikovsky Spectacular,” featuring guest pianist Olga Kern and bombastic fireworks and cannons during the “1812” Overture.

VIDEO: Full Trailer for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION is Here!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 23, 2015

The newest MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE installment, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION will get a July 31, 2015 release. Below, watch the full trailer for the highly anticipated action adventure!

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