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Review Roundup: RICHARD III at Trafalgar Transformed
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 10, 2014

Gina McKee (Di & Viv & Rose, King Lear, Ivanov, Our Friends In The North, Notting Hill) plays Queen Elizabeth, alongside the previously announced Martin Freeman (Clybourne Park, The Hobbit, Sherlock, Fargo) as Richard III in Jamie Lloyd's first production of his second season at Trafalgar Transformed, Richard III, which had a press night on 8 July. The production runs through 27 September.

BWW Reviews: RICHARD III, Trafalgar Studios, July 2014
by Carrie Dunn - Jul 9, 2014

All the talk about this Richard III will be about Martin Freeman. It's unavoidable really. Well-known television star takes on one of the big Shakespearean roles and a role outside what might be seen as his comfort zone. Any review therefore will need to confront this head on.

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 7, 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, begins its final two weeks at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). The limited engagement, which opened to rave reviews on Sunday, April 20, must end on July 20.

VIDEO: New Trailer for THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY - Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy in Love
by Movies News Desk - Jun 27, 2014

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

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN's Daniel Radcliffe to Appear Tomorrow on THE VIEW
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2014

Daniel Radcliffe, star of the Michael Grandage Company production of The Cripple of Inishmaan, will be interviewed tomorrow, Wednesday, June 11 on 'The View.' Locally, the program airs at 11:00AM on ABC7. Check your local listings.

Sony Music Releaes Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Today
by Movies News Desk - Jun 3, 2014

Sony Music announces the release of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of X-Men: Days of Future Past, featuring music composed by BAFTA Award winner John Ottman. The soundtrack will be available digitally and on CD today, June 3.

VIDEO: James McAvoy Does Patrick Stewart Impression Done in Front of Patrick Stewart!
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2014

In the new film X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, James McAvoy portrays a younger version of Patrick Stewart and has become well-known for doing a dead-on impression of the iconic British actor.

mun2's MOVIE CRASHERS Kicks Off Sumer Movie Season with Hugh Jackman & More
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2014

mun2, the Hispanic cable network, will air the season premiere episode of its movie review series “Movie Crashers” on Saturday, May 24th at 3 p.m. EST/ 2 p.m. CST

FX Airs X-MEN Takeover Today
by TV News Desk - May 22, 2014

In anticipation of the upcoming release of X-Men: Days Of Future Past, FX will air 'X-Men Takeover Thursday,' a celebration of X-Men films today, May 22 from 4:30pm through 1:00am, only on FX. Fans will have an opportunity to 'sharpen' their knowledge of mutant history re-watching these X-Men favorites.

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Talks Tony Prep & More on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2014

Hugh Jackman stopped by this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA and discussed his seventh time playing the iconic role of 'Wolverine' in the upcoming 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' and answers social media questions.

DVR Alert: THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN's Daniel Radcliffe Appears Tonight on CHARLIE ROSE
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2014

Daniel Radcliffe, star of the Michael Grandage Company production of THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, will be interviewed tonight on "Charlie Rose". Locally, the program airs at 11:00PM on PBS/WNET. Check your local listings.

VIDEO: Watch Two New TV Spots for X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
by - May 20, 2014

20th Century Fox has debuted two new TV spots for Bryan Singer's X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The film hits theaters on May 23rd. Get a first look below!

Hugh Jackman Wants 'Wolverine' to Join THE AVENGERS
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2014

Actor Hugh Jackman recently revealed that he would love to see the character join the world's greatest superhero team in a new installment of The Avengers.

FX Announces X-MEN Takeover Thursday, 5/22
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2014

In anticipation of the upcoming release of X-Men: Days Of Future Past, FX will air 'X-Men Takeover Thursday,' a celebration of X-Men films on Thursday, May 22

VIDEO: James McAvoy, Patrick Stewart Talk 'X-MEN' on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2014

James McAvoy and Patrick Stewart will play the younger and older versions of Professor Xavier in the highly anticipated film X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST.

Sony Music to Release Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2014

Sony Music announces the release of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of X-Men: Days of Future Past, featuring music composed by BAFTA Award winner John Ottman. The soundtrack will be available digitally on May 19 and on CD June 3.

VIDEO: Amy Schumer, James McAvoy & The Roots Play Double Dutch on FALLON
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2014

Jimmy and Amy sit down for a game of Truth or Truth that includes questions about who Amy would make out with, Jimmy's first words and what Amy thinks of teeth.

Photo Coverage: X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Splashy World Premiere!
by Robert Diamond - May 11, 2014

Check out photos of the ALL STAR cast for the new X-MEN film, celebrating the world premiere at Jacob Javits Center on May 10, 2014 in New York City. X-Men: Days of Future Past stars Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Halley Berry, Nicholas Hoult, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Peter Dinklage, Omar Sy, Daniel Cudmore, Fan Bingbing, Boo Boo Stewart, Adan Canto, Evan Peters, Josh Helman, Lucas Till and Evan Jonigkeit. The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-Men: Days of Future Past. The beloved characters from the original X-Men film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from X-Men: First Class, in an epic battle that must change The Past - to save our future. X-Men: Days of Future Past is set to hit theaters May 23, 2014. Click here to visit the official website.

Official: Jane Horrocks & Khan Din to Lead EAST IS EAST at Trafalgar Transformed, Begin. 4 October
by Tyler Peterson - May 9, 2014

Award-winning playwright Ayub Khan Din's first play, East is East, which premiered at the Royal Court and was later turned into a much-loved feature film, returns to the London stage after 17 years. This hilarious and ever-pertinent modern classic about growing up in multiracial England will star the multi award-winning stage and screen actress Jane Horrocks (Young Vic's Annie Get Your Gun,Sunshine on Leith, The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice, Absolutely Fabulous) as Ella Khan, one of the greatest female roles written for modern theatre.

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