IFC Acquires 'Freaks and Geeks,' 'Undeclared'; 'Geeks' Premieres 7/2
by BWW
News Desk
- Jul 2, 2010
Continuing to build on its strategy of showcasing 'slightly off' comedies that appeal to its young male audience, IFC announced today it has acquired the complete series of Judd Apatow's Emmy(R)-winning high school comedy 'Freaks and Geeks' (18 episodes) and college spinoff 'Undeclared' (17 episodes) from Paramount Pictures Corporation. These two cult TV hits helped launch the careers of Jay Baruchel, Jenna Fischer, James Franco, Seth Rogen and Jason Segel, among other young stars. 'Freaks and Geeks' will premiere on IFC on Friday, July 2 at 11 pm, et/pt, and encore on Mondays at 11 pm and Sundays at 10 pm. 'Undeclared' will debut on IFC this fall. A previously unaired episode of 'Undeclared' will make its U.S. television debut on IFC.
IFC Acquires Freaks and Geeks And Undeclared
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 30, 2010
Continuing to build on its strategy of showcasing 'slightly off' comedies that appeal to its young male audience, IFC announced today it has acquired the complete series of Judd Apatow's Emmy(R)-winning high school comedy 'Freaks and Geeks' (18 episodes) and college spinoff 'Undeclared' (17 episodes) from Paramount Pictures Corporation.
IFC Acquires 'Freaks and Geeks,' 'Undeclared'; 'Geeks' Premieres 7/2
by Nicolas Coburn
- Jun 30, 2010
Continuing to build on its strategy of showcasing 'slightly off' comedies that appeal to its young male audience, IFC announced today it has acquired the complete series of Judd Apatow's Emmy(R)-winning high school comedy 'Freaks and Geeks' (18 episodes) and college spinoff 'Undeclared' (17 episodes) from Paramount Pictures Corporation. These two cult TV hits helped launch the careers of Jay Baruchel, Jenna Fischer, James Franco, Seth Rogen and Jason Segel, among other young stars. 'Freaks and Geeks' will premiere on IFC on Friday, July 2 at 11 pm, et/pt, and encore on Mondays at 11 pm and Sundays at 10 pm. 'Undeclared' will debut on IFC this fall. A previously unaired episode of 'Undeclared' will make its U.S. television debut on IFC.
Palm Springs ShortFest Closes 6/28
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 28, 2010
The 2010 Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its roster of 314 films, selected from more than 3,000 worldwide entries. Now in its 16th year, ShortFest will showcase star-studded casts and award-winning films from 43 countries around the world. The films will screen June 22-28 at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs, CA.
Lithgow and Pinto Join Franco in 'Rise of the Apes' Film
by Jessica Lewis
- Jun 23, 2010
The Hollywood Reporter reveals today that John Lithgow and Freida Pinto will join the previously announced James Franco in the Fox prequel to Planet of the Apes, Rise of the Apes, for the big screen. The film is being directed by Rupert Wyatt and centers on a scientist (Franco) who is using apes to test a cure for Alzheimer's Disease. Things go sour when the scientist brings the main subject, an ape named Caesar, home with him to keep him out of reach of other researchers who plan to harm him. In the film, Lithgow is set to portray Franco's father, stricken with Alzheimer's disease. Pinto will play a primatologist.
Streep, McKellan, et al. To Appear in Palm Springs ShortFest 6/22-6/28
by BWW
News Desk
- Jun 22, 2010
The 2010 Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its roster of 314 films, selected from more than 3,000 worldwide entries. Now in its 16th year, ShortFest will showcase star-studded casts and award-winning films from 43 countries around the world. The films will screen June 22-28 at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs, CA.
Streep, McKellan, et al. To Appear in Palm Springs ShortFest 6/22-6/28
by Abigail Arnold
- Jun 15, 2010
The 2010 Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its roster of 314 films, selected from more than 3,000 worldwide entries. Now in its 16th year, ShortFest will showcase star-studded casts and award-winning films from 43 countries around the world. The films will screen June 22-28 at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs, CA.
OUTFEST Announces 2010 Fest Lineup, Includes HOWL, SPORK, Runs 7/8-18
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 2, 2010
Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing, showcasing and protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) images, has announced an original and diverse programming lineup for Outfest 2010: The 28th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. The nation's leading LGBT festival and the oldest film festival in the city will be held July 8 to 18.
Quotables From SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's 'Weekend Update' 5/15 Edition
by Charlie Piane
- May 18, 2010
'WEEKEND UPDATE' ANCHOR SETH MEYERS - 'A Congressional Committee on Tuesday heard testimony regarding the Gulf of Mexico oil spill from executives representing BP, Transocean and Halliburton. Or as they're also known, hear no evil, see no evil, and evil.'
HOWL Selected As Opening Night Of OutFest 2010, Screens 7/8
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 3, 2010
Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing, showcasing and protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media, announced today that 'HOWL' has been selected as the Opening Night gala of the 28th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.
Alec Baldwin Says He Will Host SNL Season Finale
by Jeff Dennhardt
- May 2, 2010
During an interview on the red carpet of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Alec Baldwin, star of the hit television show '30 Rock' and 12-time SNL host, said he will host the season finale of Saturday Night Live on May 15th.
Nicholson and Waterston Star In PARENTS' EVENING, Opens 4/17
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 29, 2010
The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of PARENTS' EVENING, a two-hander by Bathsheba Doran. Directed by Flea Artistic Director Jim Simpson, the production stars Julianne Nicholson (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) and James Waterston (A.R. Gurney's Buffalo Gal).
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