Jesse Eisenberg News

The New York Film Festival has announced that this year's festival will open with 'The Social Network,' written by Aaron Sorkin (THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION, A FEW GOOD MEN) and directed by David Fincher. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, and Justin Timberlake. 'The Social Network' focuses on Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced that Zach Braff, Bobby Cannavale, Sutton Foster, and Ari Graynor will co-star in the world premiere comedy TRUST, written by Paul Weitz, directed by Peter DuBois. Mr. Weitz returns to Second Stage Theatre, where his plays Privilege and Show People premiered in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Directed by Peter DuBois, who staged Second Stage's acclaimed production of Becky Shaw, TRUST will begin previews on Friday, July 23 at Second Stage Theatre (305 West 43rd street) and officially open on Thursday, August 12. The production runs through September 5.

Radio Happy Hour is back on Saturdays on July 17. This episode will feature David Dondero as a struggling restaurateur and William Ocean as the celebrity chef who will save the restaurant, until his rival chef turns up dead in the kitchen. The episode will also feature an appearance from comedians John & Molly Knefel, who will be hosting the audience quiz. Other comedians and musicians are lined up to make some surprise appearances throughout the show and in the radioplay and will be announced throughout the next couple weeks.

Radio Happy Hour is back on Saturdays on July 17. This episode will feature David Dondero as a struggling restaurateur and William Ocean as the celebrity chef who will save the restaurant, until his rival chef turns up dead in the kitchen. The episode will also feature an appearance from comedians John & Molly Knefel, who will be hosting the audience quiz. Other comedians and musicians are lined up to make some surprise appearances throughout the show and in the radioplay and will be announced throughout the next couple weeks.

The next wave of nominees has been announced for Teen Choice 2010 airing Monday, Aug. 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. New categories include Choice Movie Scene Stealer, Choice Celebrity Fashion Line, Choice Web Star, Choice Smile, Choice American Idol Alum, Choice Country Song, and Choice Country Album. 'Glee' and 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' lead the second wave of Teen Choice 2010 nominees with 9 nominations each.

'Radio Happy Hour' moves to a new taping time at night on Tuesday June 15th. The new episode will feature Nick Thorburn (aka Nick Diamonds) from Islands (Islands will also be performing a few songs) as well as actor Eddie Kaye Thomas (from HBO's 'How To Make It In America'). The episode will be performed live at (le) Poisson Rouge, June 15th at 7:30pm. Doors will open at 7pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day-of.

The 2010 MTV Movie Awards were held at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Studios on June 6, 2010 in Universal City, California.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced that Zach Braff, Bobby Cannavale, Sutton Foster, and Ari Graynor will co-star in the world premiere comedy TRUST, written by Paul Weitz, directed by Peter DuBois. Mr. Weitz returns to Second Stage Theatre, where his plays Privilege and Show People premiered in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Directed by Peter DuBois, who staged Second Stage's acclaimed production of Becky Shaw, TRUST will begin previews on Friday, July 23 at Second Stage Theatre (305 West 43rd street) and officially open on Thursday, August 12. The production runs through September 5.

'LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY' Announces Guests 5/13-31

According to Variety, Jesse Eisenberg has signed on to the film '30 Minutes or Less' alongside Aziz Ansari. Directing the film will be Ruben Fieischer. '30 Minutes or Less' is written by Matthew Sullivan and Michael Diliberti.

Emmy, Golden Globe and two time Academy Award winner Michael Douglas will be celebrated at the Film Society's 37th Annual Chaplin Award Gala on the evening of Monday May 24th at Alice Tully Hall. The limited ticket event will be attended by many of Douglas's most celebrated collaborators and friends, such as Danny Devito, Erika Christiansen, Milos Forman, Curtis Hanson, Tobey Maguire, Barbara Walters, as well as Douglas's wife Catherine Zeta-Jones and his father, the legendary Kirk Douglas, with a special performance by Michael's longtime-friend singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, plus film clips commemorating Douglas's lauded career.

'Radio Happy Hour' moves to a new taping time at night on Tuesday June 15th. The new episode will feature Nick Thorburn (aka Nick Diamonds) from Islands (Islands will also be performing a few songs) as well as actor Eddie Kaye Thomas (from HBO's 'How To Make It In America'). The episode will be performed live at (le) Poisson Rouge, June 15th at 7:30pm. Doors will open at 7pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day-of.

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'LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY' Announces Guests 5/17-31

The following titles have just been added to the Spring schedule for Reel Talk with Stephen Farber, the film series at the Wadsworth Theatre. Reel Talk with Stephen Farber is presented in partnership with RICHMARK Entertainment and Landmark Theatres.