Kathleen Kennedy News

Geffen Playhouse Raises Funds at Backstage Annual Gala

by Stephi Wild — October 19, 2026

The Geffen Playhouse annual fundraiser honored Bebe Neuwirth, Chris Paul, and Harold A.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Open in Los Angeles

by Rachel Stone — September 20, 2026

Co-founders George Lucas and Mellody Hobson hosted the opening night gala for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a new cultural institution dedicated to visual storytelling from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary screen art.

HOOK to Mark 35th Anniversary With 4K Ultra HD Steelbook Release

by Rachel Stone — August 31, 2026

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release a limited edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook of HOOK, featuring a new hour-long behind-the-scenes documentary and archival footage from the Steven Spielberg film.

Geffen Playhouse to Honor Bebe Neuwirth, Chris Paul, Harold A. Brown

by Rachel Stone — August 26, 2026

Geffen Playhouse will present its annual Backstage at the Geffen fundraiser, honoring Bebe Neuwirth, Chris Paul and Harold A.

Details Revealed for THE NONSENSE LAB at Target Margin Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 18, 2026

Target Margin Theater will kick off The Nonsense Lab, a three-week performance festival of new work that explores the theme of Nonsense.

Photos: Disney Kicks Off D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event With Entertainment Showcase

by Rachel Stone — August 15, 2026

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro opened the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, offering fans first looks at upcoming film, television, and stage projects at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center.

Target Margin Theater Unveils 2026-27 Season Featuring PROJECT 251 and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 21, 2026

Target Margin Theater revealed its 2026-2027 'Nonsense' season, anchored by PROJECT 251, a new play directed by David Herskovits, alongside a burlesque gala at The Doxsee in Brooklyn, plus more.

SINNERS, ÉTOILE, & More Win 2026 MPSE Golden Reel Awards

by Josh Sharpe — March 9, 2026

Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) has unveiled the winners of the 73rd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, including Sinners, Frankenstein, the dance series Étoile, and more.

Laufey, Lady Gaga, & More Win 2026 GRAMMY Awards - Full List of Winners

by Josh Sharpe — February 1, 2026

It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs.

Ang Lee to Receive the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award

by Josh Sharpe — January 21, 2026

Two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Ang Lee will be receiving the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year award at the 76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, taking place Friday, February 27, 2026 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

WICKED: FOR GOOD, KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, & More Nominated for MPSE Golden Reel Awards

by Josh Sharpe — January 12, 2026

Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) have unveiled the nominations for the 73rd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, with Wicked: For Good, KPop Demon Hunters, Étoile, and more nominated for awards.

LA Phil Dedicates the Hollywood Bowl's Stage to John Williams

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 11, 2025

The LA Phil will dedicate the Hollywood Bowl’s iconic stage to John Williams.

Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations

by Josh Sharpe — November 7, 2025

Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS.

Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer for EPIC RIDE: THE STORY OF UNIVERSAL THEME PARKS

by Josh Sharpe — September 3, 2025

Peacock has released the official trailer for Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks, a new 3-part docuseries premiering Monday, September 29.

West End HAMILTON Star Jamael Westman Joins Cast of STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER

by Josh Sharpe — August 28, 2025

Jamael Westman, who originated the title role in the West End production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, has been cast in Star Wars: Starfighter.

Viola Davis and Walter Murch to Receive Honorary Degrees From the AFI Conservatory

by Josh Sharpe — June 18, 2025

The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that it will confer a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon trailblazing actress and producer Viola Davis and legendary film editor and sound designer Walter Murch.