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EAST IS EAST Traf Extra Events Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 5, 2014

To coincide with Ayub Khan Din's critically acclaimed hit play East is East, directed by Sam Yates, and starring Jane Horrocks and Ayub Khan Din himself, there will be a range of Traf Extra events including a panel discussion on Diversity And The Arts and Stories Unplugged: An Open Mic Night, with further events announced in due course.

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Tops DVD & Blu-ray Sales, Week Ending 10/26
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 3, 2014

Rentrak Corporation (RENT) today announced the Top-10 DVD & Blu-ray Disc sales and rentals according to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services whichare based on estimated consumer spending per data collected for the week ending Oct. 26, 2014.

Channing Tatum Will Officially Play 'Gambit' in X-MEN Spinoff
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 31, 2014

Channing Tatum's X-MEN spinoff is officially moving forward.

Official: James McAvoy Will Lead THE RULING CLASS at Trafalgar; Jamie Lloyd to Direct
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 24, 2014

BAFTA winning and Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy (Filth, The Last King of Scotland, Atonement, X-Men) returns to Trafalgar Transformed, following his performance in Jamie Lloyd's Macbeth, which launched the first Trafalgar Transformed season and earned him an Olivier award nomination for Best Actor, and for the production a nomination for Best Revival. McAvoy will play Jack, the 14th Earl of Gurney, in the first revival of Peter Barnes' satirical comedy, The Ruling Class, directed by Artistic Director, Jamie Lloyd. The production runs from 16 January to 11 April 2015, with press night on 27 January. Design is by Soutra Gilmour, with lighting by Jon Clark and sound by Ben and Max Ringham.

WAKE UP with BWW 10/24/14 - WIESENTHAL, PHANTOM Pop-Up, THE LAST SHIP and More!
by Jessica Showers - Oct 24, 2014

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: WIESENTHAL begins tonight at Theatre Row, PHANTOM opens its new pop-up shop today, and THE LAST SHIP sails to Broadway this Sunday!

James McAvoy to Star in THE RULING CLASS at Trafalgar This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2014

The Daily Mail writes that X-MEN star James McAvoy has lined up his next stage project -- Peter Barnes's THE RULING CLASS, which will be directed by Jamie Lloyd in January as part of Trafalgar Transformed's second season. Performances begin January 16, 2015; the play runs through April 11.

LEVIATHAN Among Winners of 58th BFI London Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 20, 2014

Russian drama Leviathan wins big at the LFF festival awards, netting the prize for best film. The Tribe takes First Feature award, while Silvered Water is named best documentary.

ABC Family's 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Kicks Off 12/1
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 13, 2014

ABC Family's “25 Days of Christmas,” cable's biggest programming event of the year, returns with 25-continuous days of holiday-themed entertainment for the whole family. From December 1 – 25, viewers can ring in the holidays with new holiday episodes of original series, holiday specials and returning favorites.

Bryan Singer on Board to Direct X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 22, 2014

According to Deadline, Bryan Singer has finalized a deal to direct X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, the fourth installment in Fox's franchise. Simon Kinberg is finishining the script.

STAGE TUBE: Watch X-MEN Cast Make Funny Faces, Crack Up, and More!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 21, 2014

The X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST cast seem to have been doing more than just working on set. In the video below, watch stars Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, and more completely lose their composure on camera- sometimes intentionally, others accidentally- during filming for the summer flick.

Review Roundup: Jessica Chastain Stars in Heart-Wrenching Drama THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY
by Danielle DeSisto - Sep 12, 2014

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY, which opens today, September 12th, is not your average film- in fact, it's three. Writer/director Ned Benson has created a new kind of trilogy, one that is sure to be interesting for film buffs and romance junkies alike.

Little Film Company Acquires Chapman's THE BARBER
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 5, 2014

The Little Film Company has acquired worldwide sales rights to Chapman Filmed Entertainment's thriller “The Barber” (formerly known as “Trigger”)

ATG Revamps Front-of-House Areas with New Bars and Lounges
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2014

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) is currently transforming its Front of House areas by installing a number of stylish lounges and concept bars. Having invested more than £3 million in the roll out of 22 Ambassador Lounges and 10 premium bars so far, ATG has planned a further investment of £600,000 by the end of 2014.

VIDEO: New International Trailer for THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY with Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 14, 2014

Filmmaker Ned Benson wrote and directed THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY: Them, starringJessica Chastain and James McAvoy. Check out a new international trailer for the film below!

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Extended Cut to be Released in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 9, 2014

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fox has confirmed it will release an extended edition of Bryan Singer's X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, that will 'restor some of the scenes-and subplots-cut out of the original edition.'

RUPERT Heads to Sydney's Theatre Royal from November; Show Transfers to the West End in 2015
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2014

On Thursday 29 August 2013 the Melbourne Theatre Company presented the World Premiere of Rupert, David Williamson's take on the greatest media mogul of all time, which enjoyed a sell-out season and critical acclaim. The production then had its USA premiere at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, where it received standing ovations.

Tickets to David Williamson's RUPERT at Sydney's Theatre Royal On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2014

On Thursday 29 August 2013 the Melbourne Theatre Company presented the World Premiere of Rupert, David Williamson's take on the greatest media mogul of all time, which enjoyed a sell-out season and critical acclaim. The production then had its USA premiere at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, where it received standing ovations.

Tickets to David Williamson's RUPERT at Sydney's Theatre Royal On Sale 25 July
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 22, 2014

On Thursday 29 August 2013 the Melbourne Theatre Company presented the World Premiere of Rupert, David Williamson's take on the greatest media mogul of all time, which enjoyed a sell-out season and critical acclaim. The production then had its USA premiere at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, where it received standing ovations.

VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe Shares His Biggest Fear for Final 'INISHMAAN' Performances
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2014

Radcliffe sat down with MTV News and revealed his biggest fear regarding what may happen during the final performances of the show!

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Enters Final Week on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2014

The Michael Grandage Company production of The Cripple of Inishmaan, the Broadway premiere of a comedy by Martin McDonagh, starring Daniel Radcliffe and the critically acclaimed West End cast, directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Grandage, is now in its final week at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). The limited engagement, which opened on Sunday, April 20, must end on July 20.

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