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Maggie Gyllenhaal to Make Broadway Debut Opposite Ewan McGregor in Roundabout's THE REAL THING
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) just announced that Maggie Gyllenhaal will make her Broadway debut starring as "Annie" opposite Ewan McGregor as "Henry" in Tom Stoppard's Tony® Award-winning play The Real Thing, directed by Sam Gold.

BWW Reviews: AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, Cinema Release
by Kate Finburg - Jan 25, 2014


Meryl Streep leads an all-star ensemble in this black comedy about a dysfunctional family based on Tracy Lett's Pulitzer & Tony award winning play.

2014 Governor's Arts Awards Attract 84 Nominations; Honorees to Be Announced 3/25
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2014


Eighty-four nominations from 27 Arizona communities were submitted in six categories for the 33rd annual Governor's Arts Awards for individuals and businesses who have made substantial and outstanding contributions to arts and culture statewide.

Spanish-Language Version of Hit Series ER to Be Produced in Colombia
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2014


The award-winning, mega-hit series ER, which dominated the television landscape for 15 seasons, is returning to TV screens…this time as a Spanish-language version that RCN, Fox International Channels and TC have commissioned in Colombia from Warner Bros. International Television Production.

Writer, Director John Wells to Receive Cinematographers' Board Of Governors Award
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 21, 2014


Award-winning writer-director-producer John Wells will receive the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) 2014 Board of Governors Award.

VIDEO: New York Yankees Reenact Scene from AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY on 'Fallon'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 16, 2014


Below, watch what happens when New York Yankee stars CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira re-enact a scene from Tracy Letts August: Osage County!

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out Today
by Movies News Desk - Jan 7, 2014


Sony Music has announced the release of the original motion picture soundtrack of August: Osage County, featuring songs specially written for the film by Kings of Leon and by JD and The Straight Shot, as well as celebrated songs by Bon Iver, Eric Clapton and Billy Squier. These tracks are backed up by new music composed by Gustavo Santaolalla and others. The original motion picture soundtrack of August: Osage Countyis available today, January 7, 2014.

VIDEO: Meryl Streep Talks AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2014


Academy Award winning actress Meryl Streep stopped by ABC's THE VIEW to talk about fighting with Julia Roberts in her gritty new film, August: Osage County.

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Be Released Today
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2014


Sony Music is proud to announce the release of the original motion picture soundtrack of August: Osage County, featuring songs specially written for the film by Kings of Leon and by JD and The Straight Shot, as well as celebrated songs by Bon Iver, Eric Clapton and Billy Squier.

Julia Roberts Receives Palm Springs Festival's Spotlight Award for AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Today
by Movies News Desk - Jan 4, 2014


Julia Roberts will be honored for her performance in AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY with the Spotlight Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival today, January 4, 2014. The festival runs now through January 13, 2013.

Showtime to Marathon Full Seasons of SHAMELESS, HOUSE OF LIES, EPISODES, 1/12
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 3, 2014


In advance of the highly-anticipated season premieres of the hit series SHAMELESS, HOUSE OF LIES and EPISODES, SHOWTIME will be offering full-season catch-up marathons of all three series

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Tops Winners of Capri, Hollywood Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 2, 2014


The big screen adaptation of Tracy Letts' August: Osage County took home four awards at this year's Capri, Hollywood Film Festival

VIDEO: Meryl Streep, Margo Martindale & Abigail Breslin on Bringing AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY to the Big Screen
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 20, 2013


Three of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY's leading ladies, Meryl Streep, Margo Martindale, and Abigail Breslin, recently sat down with Deadline's Pete Hammond following a screening of the film. Below, check out the interview and what they had to say about making the film!

Harvey Weinstein Confident in AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY's Oscar Chances, Release Shift Due to Crowded Christmas Day
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 19, 2013


The go-ahead to bump the film adaptation of Tracy Letts' Tony winning play came down to the crowded Christmas Day release schedule and making the most out of awards season, Weinstead told Deadline.

Juliette Lewis Shares New 'OSAGE COUNTY' Clip on Jimmy Fallon
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 16, 2013


Juliette Lewis stopped by LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC and shared a new clip from her upcoming film August: Osage County, hitting theaters on Christmas Day

Steppenwolf Honors Juliette Lewis, Margo Martindale and Julianne Nicholson at 2013 'Women in the Arts' Luncheon Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2013


Steppenwolf Theatre Company and ensemble member Tracy Letts, Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning playwright of August: Osage County, hosts Juliette Lewis, Margo Martindale and Julianne Nicholson as the guests of honor at the fifth annual Steppenwolf Salutes Women in the Arts fundraising luncheon today, December 9, 2013 at 12 noon at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (120 E Delaware Pl).

VIDEO: Tracy Letts, Meryl Streep & More at AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Press Conference
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2013


Below, watch clips from the recent press conference with the cast, director and writer of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, including Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, and Tracy Letts.

DGA to Honor Shonda Rhimes & Betsy Beers with 2014 Diversity Award
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 3, 2013


The Directors Guild of America today announced that it will honor Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers of Shondaland with the Guild's 2014 Diversity Award.

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY to Submit in Musical/Comedy Category for Golden Globes?
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 29, 2013


According to Variety, studios from a large selection of 2013 'comedy-tinged dramas' may be submitting their films, lead actors and lead actresses to the Musical/Comedy categories for the upcoming Golden Globe Awards.

Meryl Streep & Cast Talk Letts' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 26, 2013


The cast of the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of Tracy Letts' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY came together at the AMC Loews Theater Lincoln Square last night for a screening and Q&A session.

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