Jon Favreau News

On the October 8th episode of the new NBC drama series REVOLUTION, titled 'THE PLAGUE DOGS,' after Charlie (Tracy Spiridakos) and Nora (Daniella Alonso) rescue Miles (Billy Burke) from Militia, they set off to meet Aaron (Zak Orth) and Maggie (Anna Lise Phillips). Tracking Miles and Charlie at every turn is Nate (JD Pardo). Get a sneak peek below!

MNA Productions, Inc. announces that Tony Lo Bianco will reprise his award-winning role as Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in THE LITTLE FLOWER, which begins performances Off-Broadway on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 (Opening Night) at the Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76th Street between Lexington and 3rd Ave). Written and directed by Mr. Lo Bianco, adapted from the play Hizzoner! by Paul Shyre, THE LITTLE FLOWER will play a special limited-run through Friday, November 2, 2012.

On tonight's September 29th episode of NBC's new drama series REVOLUTION titled 'Chained Heat', in order to rescue Danny (Graham Rogers), Miles (Billy Burke) knows he and the gang will need help. Thus, the search begins for Nora (Daniella Alonso), a rebel fighter battling against the Militia. Meanwhile, Aaron (Zak Orth) confides in Maggie (Anna Lise Phillips) and Danny lays witness to what Captain Neville (Giancarlo Esposito) is capable of. Get a sneak peek below!

Universal's IDENTITY THIEF will hit theaters on February 8, 2013. The comedy is dircted by Seth Gordon and stars Melissa McCarthy, Jason Bateman, Eric Stonestreet, Amanda Peet, John Cho, Jon Favreau and Genesis Rodriguez. Check out the first official trailer below!

'Horrible Bosses' Jason Bateman and 'Bridesmaids' Melissa McCarthy lead the cast of 'Identity Thief,' an all-star comedy in which a regular guy is forced to extreme measures to clear his name. With everything to lose after his identity is stolen, he'll find out how crazed you can get trying to settle a bad credit score. The movie is set for release by Universal Pictures on February 8, 2013. Watch the trailer below!

On the September 29th episode of NBC's new drama series REVOLUTION titled 'Chained Heat', in order to rescue Danny (Graham Rogers), Miles (Billy Burke) knows he and the gang will need help. Thus, the search begins for Nora (Daniella Alonso), a rebel fighter battling against the Militia. Meanwhile, Aaron (Zak Orth) confides in Maggie (Anna Lise Phillips) and Danny lays witness to what Captain Neville (Giancarlo Esposito) is capable of. Get a sneak peek below!

NBC has released the pilot episode of its upcoming drama series REVOLUTION. The series is from director Jon Favreau ('Iron Man,' 'Iron Man 2') and the imaginations of J.J. Abrams ('Lost,' 'Person of Interest') and Eric Kripke ('Supernatural'), and is a surprising 'what if' action-adventure series, where an unlikely hero will lead the world out of the dark. Watch the entire pilot episode below!

Deadline reports that Director Jon Favreau's film adaptation of JERSEY BOYS is moving to Warner Bros. as a result of a first look deal with the film's producer Graham King. The project was originally setup through Sony Pictures.

NBC has released the pilot episode of its upcoming drama series REVOLUTION. The series is from director Jon Favreau ('Iron Man,' 'Iron Man 2') and the imaginations of J.J. Abrams ('Lost,' 'Person of Interest') and Eric Kripke ('Supernatural'), and is a surprising 'what if' action-adventure series, where an unlikely hero will lead the world out of the dark. Watch the entire pilot episode below!

NBC celebrates the debut of its new action drama REVOLUTION with a free advance screening -- hosted by TV host Cat Greenleaf -- in New York and in partnership with New York's leading transportation advocacy organization, Transportation Alternatives (TA), to shine a light on alternative energy and create an event that is truly 'Powered by the People.'

NBC celebrates the debut of its new action drama REVOLUTION with a free advance screening -- hosted by TV host Cat Greenleaf -- in New York and in partnership with New York's leading transportation advocacy organization, Transportation Alternatives (TA), to shine a light on alternative energy and create an event that is truly 'Powered by the People.'

MNA Productions, Inc. has announced that Tony Lo Bianco will reprise his award-winning role as Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in THE LITTLE FLOWER, which begins performances Off-Broadway on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 (Opening Night) at the Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76th Street between Lexington and 3rd Ave). Written and directed by Mr. Lo Bianco, adapted from the play Hizzoner! by Paul Shyre, THE LITTLE FLOWER will play a special limited-run through Friday, November 2, 2012. Tickets for THE LITTLE FLOWER are $40 - $50 and are on sale now via SmartTix.com (212-868-4444).

Disney studios has announced today that actor Robert Downey Jr. has suffered an injury while filming IRON MAN 3. Production on the highly-anticipated sequel will be delayed due to the incident.

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, JERSEY BOYS film director Jon Favreau revealed via Twitter that there would be open casting calls for the adaptation.

Actor/director Jon Favreau is officially set to direct the JERSEY BOYS film, which is being adapted by RED playwright John Logan. Yesterday, Favreau wrote on his Twitter page: 'Yes, I'm directing Jersey Boys, and there's an open call for the lead roles.'

The JERSEY BOYS film, adapted by John Logan, is moving forward full speed ahead. Movie Hole today revealed the casting notice, which confirms that IRON MAN director Jon Favreau will helm the adaptation.

Robert Downey Jr., star of the upcoming IRON MAN 3, surprised fans at this year's Comic-Con in San Diego. The star of the Marvel comic book franchise made a grand entrance in Hall H of this year's event. Check out his entrance below!

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, director Jon Favreau is among the top contenders to direct the JERSEY BOYS film, which is being adapted by RED playwright John Logan. Today, Deadline.com reports that Favreau has begun negotiations to close the deal.

Comic-Con just got even cooler. This year, fans at Comic-Con International: San Diego - and even fans who are enjoying the action from afar - can check-in on entertainment social network GetGlue to unlock one-of-a-kind stickers for Warner Bros. Television series at their Comic-Con panel sessions.And if you forget to check-in at a panel because you got caught up in the excitement of seeing The Big Bang Theory cast in person or realized after seeing Nikita's Maggie Q that looks really can kill, make like MAD's Alfred E. Neuman and say, 'What, me worry?' ... because the special Comic-Con stickers will be available each day - for the duration of the day - during the Con on GetGlue, not simply for each individual event.

On the same night that Jon Favreau came to see NEWSIES on Broadway, Joe Torre took his family to the Tony Award-winning production. Jeremy Jordan, a huge fan of Torre's and of baseball in general, was honored to try on Torre's World Series ring. Check out a photo of Jordan and Torre below!