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For ten days in May 2012, director James Toback and actor Alec Baldwin worked their way through the Cannes Film Festival in an attempt to secure financing for a proposed film project, a political-erotic Middle Eastern adventure inspired by Bernardo Bertolucci's classic 'Last Tango in Paris.' As they dashed around - hopeful against all odds - Toback filmed the hilarious and revealing proceedings, from pitches to billionaires, studio moguls, producers and international sales financiers, to intimate encounters with major movie stars and iconic directors whose passion for movies proves it's still possible to transcend the madness.

According to Deadline, Grace is currently in negotiations for a supporting role. Should the deal go through, he would join previously announced Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine, Casey Affleck, John Lithgow, Bill Irwin and Mackenzie Foy.

Hangar Theatre continues its 39th season with the regional premiere of Bruce Norris' award-winning play, Clybourne Park, running from August 8th through 17th.

John Wells' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, the film adaptation of Tracy Lett's Tony Award-winning play, will make its world premiere at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF organizers announced this morning.

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola has announced that Fetch Clay, Make Man, written by Will Power and directed by Des McAnuff, will begin performances Friday, August 23 at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Opening night is set for Thursday, September 12 at 7pm. Fetch Clay, Make Man is scheduled to run through Sunday, October 13; tickets are on sale now.

According to The Wrap, John Lithgow has completed the cast of Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller INTERSTELLAR. Lithgow joins previously announced stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Mackenzie Foy, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine, Casey Affleck and Bill Irwin.

Variety reports that Jessica Chastain is currently in negotiations to star in J.C. Chandor's upcoming film A MOST VIOLENT YEAR.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mackenzie Foy (Twilight, The Conjuring) is in final talks to join the cast of Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller INTERSTELLAR. Foy will act alongside previously announced stars Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Maven Pictures has announced that Ned Benson will adapt Steve Martin's OBJECT OF BEAUTY for the big screen.

The Hangar Theatre continues its 39th season with one of the greatest American musicals of all time, Gypsy, which runs from tonight, July 4-20. Distinguished by more than 45 awards and nominations - including the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World awards - Gypsy has been revived on Broadway four times. Gypsy was inspired by the memoirs of the legendary burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee. This gripping story follows the ultimate stage mother, determined to catapult her daughters to stardom in the waning 1920s vaudeville circuit. It's filled with Styne and Sondheim's popular standards, including 'Everything's Coming up Roses,' 'Small World,' 'Let Me Entertain You,' 'All I Need Is the Girl,' and 'Rose's Turn.'

Stage regular and screen superstar Liev Schreiber announced plans to return to the stage in one of Shakespeare's most timely and violent tragedies, CORIOLANUS, while appearing to promote his new Showtime series RAY DONOVAN on CBS THIS MORNING earlier today.

The Hangar Theatre continues its 39th season with one of the greatest American musicals of all time, Gypsy, which runs from July 4-20. Distinguished by more than 45 awards and nominations - including the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World awards - Gypsy has been revived on Broadway four times. Gypsy was inspired by the memoirs of the legendary burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee. This gripping story follows the ultimate stage mother, determined to catapult her daughters to stardom in the waning 1920s vaudeville circuit. It's filled with Styne and Sondheim's popular standards, including 'Everything's Coming up Roses,' 'Small World,' 'Let Me Entertain You,' 'All I Need Is the Girl,' and 'Rose's Turn.'

Benaroya Pictures has announced today that international production veteran Prashant Shah has joined the company as Vice President and Head of Physical Production.

Hot on the heels of AIDS research foundation amfAR's recent Cinema against AIDS party, the Inspiration Gala New York 2013 was held on the evening of Thursday, June 13th at the landmark luxury Plaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue. Alan Cumming hosted the event which was produced by Josh Wood Productions. The evening was presented by M.A.C Viva Glam, which also acted as sponsor, along with Microsoft, Ketel One Vodka and Plaza Hotels.

According to Variety, Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens has joined the indie film The Guest, directed by Adam Wingard with script by Simon Barrett.

'Downton Abbey' actor Dan Stevens has shed 30 pounds over the last five months in preparation for an upcoming movie role.

Miranda Kerr is the latest to rock the yellow lace trend. If you recall there has been an influx of yellow all over the red carpet and also into daytime dresses. Kim Kardashian was spotted wearing the same yellow lace peplum dress by Stella McCarteny as Charlize Theron. And another yellow lace, this one by Michael Kors, popped up on Olivia Munn at Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World Gala. Other celebs bringing the sunny hue to events recently include Kerry Washington, Jessica Chastain and Lauren Conrad.

Cornelia Street Cafe proudly presents Happy Birthday W.B. Yeats, an evening of poetry by the famous Irish poet as part of its ongoing poetry series. The Yeats tribute will take place tonight, June 10th at 6 and features Bernadette Quigley, Dee Nelson, Jarlath Conroy and Paul Hecht with original music by composer/pianist Ellen Mandel and tenor Michael Slattery.

Comingsoon.net reports that legendary stage clown Bill Irwin has joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's upcoming sci-fi thriller INTERSTELLAR. The actor joins previously announced cast members Anne Hathaway, Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Chastain and Michael Caine.

Broadway/Hollywood superstars showed up in droves earlier this week at the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards Ceremony, showing off the latest couture and looking their very best despite the heat in the city.