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Today we are talking to a multi-talented creative force who has had a hand in crafting a wide range of memorable and vivid characters over the course of his career as both a screenwriter and a director - the earnest and energetic Richard LaGravenese. Detailing the finer points of his forthcoming stage-to-screen iteration of Jason Robert Brown's beloved cult musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan, LaGravenese traces the development of the project from his earliest inspiration through to the final finished film, now awaiting distribution. Additionally, LaGravenese opens up about the casting process and reformatting of the piece for the cinematic medium, as well as previews some of the standout moments we can anticipate when the film is finally released - musical, dramatic, stylistic and otherwise. Besides all about THE LAST FIVE YEARS, LaGravenese also discusses his screenplay for the recent rapturously-received HBO Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra and reacts to its international success, as well as shares thoughts on the cast and the script as it was realized on film by director Steven Soderbergh. Plus, LaGravenese offers us the exclusive 411 on his upcoming currently untitled CW TV series, directed by Taylor Hackford, and sheds some light on his contributions to Angelina Jole's new film UNBROKEN, as well as previews his forthcoming WE TV project coming up later this year, too. All of that, a look back at P.S. I LOVE YOU and more in this expansive conversation with a noted modern entertainment master.

The Pixies have announced a new 33-city North American tour, which includes a visit to Albuquerque. AMP, Heath Concerts & Joe Anderson Werks present The Pixies with Best Coast tonight, February 25 at the Kiva Auditorium (Albuquerque Convention Center) at 7:30 pm.

Deadline reports that Nia Long has signed on for WEtv's first original scripted series legal drama THE DIVIDE.

The Pixies have announced a new 33-city North American tour, which includes a visit to Albuquerque. AMP, Heath Concerts & Joe Anderson Werks present The Pixies with Best Coast on Tuesday, February 25 at the Kiva Auditorium (Albuquerque Convention Center) at 7:30 pm.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, WE tv has ordered a new scripted drama from Tony Goldwyn and Richard LaGravenese. Titled THE DIVIDE, the series has been given a 10-episode order from the cable network.

It's difficult to know where to start with my praise for this outrageously spectacular production. Starting with a remarkable cast able to transform themselves into what seemed to be hundreds of characters in a matter of seconds, every single element combined brilliantly to make the production shine from start to finish.

The redevelopment of Liverpool's Everyman Theatre on Hope Street has reached a pivotal milestone as Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson joined theatre chiefs, funders, builders Gilbert Ash and architects Haworth Tompkins today to celebrate the Topping Out of the new building. This major capital project remains on schedule and on budget with the main structure of the building now completed. Scroll down for phtoos!

Summit Entertainment has released a new TV spot for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - Part 2, opening in theaters at 10 p.m. on November 15. Check it out below!

The Walt Disney Company today announced that THE RIVER, the much-anticipated supernatural TV thriller from executive producer Steven Spielberg and the director of 'Paranormal Activity' Oren Peli, is set to premiere in eight other countries within hours of its U.S. debut on the ABC Television Network on Tuesday, February 7 at 9:00 p.m., ET.

The highly anticipated two-hour series premiere of THE RIVER airs TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), which only leaves a couple of days for audiences to explore the set of THE RIVER through the new interactive and innovative experience on Xbox LIVE.

THE GREY is coming to theaters on January 27, 2012. The action drama is directed by Joe Carnahan and stars Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, James Badge Dale, Joe Anderson, Frank Grillo, Dallas Roberts and Nonso Anozie.

Shadowbox Live, America's largest resident theatre company, is gearing up to host some of the best sketch comedy troupes in the country. Next week, five troupes go head to head in competition at the 3rd annual Shadowbox Live Sketch Comedy Festival, showing at The Easton Town Center on July 19th and 20th!

ABC kicked off its 2011-12 season pickups with five comedies - 'Apartment 23,' 'Last Man Standing' (formerly 'Tim'), 'Man Up,' 'Suburgatory,' 'Work It' - and seven dramas - 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Good Christian Belles,' 'Pan Am,' 'Revenge,' 'Once Upon a Time,' 'The River,' 'Scandal' - receiving series commitments.

The Apollo Theater Studio closes the world premiere of SHOOT FASTER, DEAR BROTHER, I'M DYING! (A Civil War Comedy) from award-winning filmmakers, Joe Anderson and Demian Krentz on July 31st. Show schedule is Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults and $11 for students & seniors, and are available at 773.935.6100 or ApolloChicago.com.

The Apollo Theater Studio closes the world premiere of SHOOT FASTER, DEAR BROTHER, I'M DYING! (A Civil War Comedy) from award-winning filmmakers, Joe Anderson and Demian Krentz on July 31st. Show schedule is Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults and $11 for students & seniors, and are available at 773.935.6100 or ApolloChicago.com.

Joe Anderson and Demian Krentz, a comedic duo of award-winning filmmakers, present the world premiere of their new original play, SHOOT FASTER, DEAR BROTHER, I'M DYING! (A Civil War Comedy), at the Apollo Theater Studio (2540 N Lincoln Ave, 2 blocks north of Fullerton) until July 31st. Showtimes are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8PM. Tickets are $15 for adults and $11 for students & seniors, and are available at 773.935.6100 or ApolloChicago.com.

Julie Taymor's up-coming film Across the Universe premiered during the Toronto Film Festival 2007 at Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, Canada. September 10.