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WE Day California Unites 16,000 Young Change-Makers with Selena Gomez, Jackie Corin, Jennifer Anniston & More

The world's largest youth empowerment event, WE Day, is returning to southern California on April 19, 2018 at The “Fabulous” Forum. An unparalleled celebration of young people committed to making a difference, WE Day California will bring together over 16,000 students and educators from across the state for a powerful, life-changing experience featuring renowned speakers, innovative thought leaders and celebrity performers. WE Day California will be filmed for a one-hour national televised broadcast special airing on ABC on August 17, 2018 at 8P ET/7P CT.

On the heels of a sold out, twice-extended world premiere produced by Vineyard Theatre in association with Audible, Audible Inc., the world's largest producer and provider of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, is pleased to announce that Tony Award winner Billy Crudup will return to the title role in Harry Clarke, written by Obie Award winner David Cale (Lillian) and directed by Leigh Silverman (Violet).

Metallica front man James Hetfield tops off the coveted ensemble cast of the upcoming thriller EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL, AND VILE. The film follows the relationship between notorious serial killer Ted Bundy, played by Zac Efron, and his longtime girlfriend, played by Lily Collins, who at the time, had no knowledge of the crimes.

Audible Inc., the world's largest producer and provider of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, today announced the first class of theater commissions selected to receive support from its fund dedicated to the commission and development of innovative English-language works from playwrights around the globe. Announced earlier this year, the $5 million fund will enable the creation of one- and two-person audio plays driven by language and voice, in keeping with Audible's core commitment to elevating listening experiences through powerful performances of brilliantly composed words.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory) has joined the cast of EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE based on the life of serial killer Ted Bundy. Parsons joins a star studded cast which includes Zac Efron, Lily Collins, John Malkovich, and Jeffrey Donovan.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jeffrey Donovan (BURN NOTICE) is scheduled to star alongside Zac Efron in the upcoming Ted Bundy film EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL, AND VILE. Donovan joins Efron, along with John Malkovich (PLACES IN THE HEART) and Lily Collins (MIRROR MIRROR). 

News recently broke about a Les Miserables television series on the BBC. The adaptation will not be a musical, which has several theatre fans intrigued but confused. Stuart Heritage of The Guardian wrote a piece regarding the series that moved fans straight from apprehensive to infuriated. Check out how Twitter responded.

BBC News has reported that an all-star cast will be leading the BBC small screen Les Miserables series. Dominic West will be playing Jean Valjean along with Lily Collins as Fantine, David Oyelowo as Javert, and Erin Kellyman as Eponine. This adaptation will not be a musical.

Dominic West, David Oyelowo, Lily Collins Join Six Part BBC/Masterpiece LES MISERABLES

The 33rd Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations were announced live today by Tessa Thompson and Lily Collins. The ceremony will air live on IFC on March 3rd. Nick Kroll and John Mulaney will return to host the event.

Alex Sharp, Tony winner for Broadway's THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, has signed on for the upcoming DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS remake titled NASTY WOMEN, starring previously announced Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson.

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, after going through some fashion history and sense with Lily Collins and Anthony Mackie, James asked Lily if he and Mackie can see why the internet is wild about Lily's eyebrows.

Amazon today announced its new original one hour series THE LAST TYCOON, starring Golden Globe winner Matt Bomer (White Collar, The Normal Heart), multi-Golden Globe and Emmy winner Kelsey Grammer (Frasier, Boss) and Lily Collins (The Blind Side, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones), will premiere today, July 28 exclusively on Prime Video.

In an exclusive interview with BWW, Alex Sharp says of this important film, 'When you start a conversation about something that is under-discussed and you use art to convey it, I think that is incredibly powerful, but is always going to create waves.'

Amazon today announced its new original one hour series THE LAST TYCOON, starring Golden Globe winner Matt Bomer (White Collar, The Normal Heart), multi-Golden Globe and Emmy winner Kelsey Grammer (Frasier, Boss) and Lily Collins (The Blind Side, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones), will premiere on Friday, July 28 exclusively on Prime Video.