Martel News

Playwright Sarah Ruhl will visit Vassar College on April 10 to read her recent work; a series of micro-essays about theater making, being a mother, Eurydice, poetry followed by a Q&A where she will discuss and answer questions about Dear Elizabeth.

J.D. Robb's latest murder-mystery, titled CALCULATED IN DEATH, topped the NY Times' best fiction best seller list for the week ending March 17. Ben C. Carson and Candy Carson's AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL topped the nonfiction list, while LEAN IN: WOMEN, WORK, AND THE WILL TO LEAD by Sheryl Sandberg, took the top spot on Amazon's list. The top 10 for fiction, nonfiction, and more are below!

In honor of National Pi Day today, March 14, with the brand new edition of the Life of Pi Journey web site! The site has more to explore and interact with, perfect to celebrate Pi Day and Life of Pi now on Blu-ray and DVD!

Believe the unbelievable. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents a groundbreaking cinematic experience you will have to see to believe when Life of Pi debuts on stunning Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD today, March 12 in North America.

Yoshi's SF has announced newly-added shows now on sale for Spring 2013.

George Turnbull will present a workshop presentation of a new musical adaptation of Stephen Leacock's anthology Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town 4 PM today, February 24th at Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Boulevard, Toronto.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment today announced the availability of Oscar Winning Director Ang Lee's cinematic masterpiece LIFE OF PI on DIGITAL HD five days before the 85th Academy Awards.

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) last night announced the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards.

Yann Martel, author of the award-winning 'Life of Pi,' which was made into a highly acclaimed motion picture, will speak at Montana State University's 2013 Freshman Convocation on Sept. 5, and kick off the university's Year of Engaged Leadership.

George Turnbull will present a workshop presentation of a new musical adaptation of Stephen Leacock's anthology Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town 4 PM February 24th at Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Boulevard, Toronto.

Believe the unbelievable. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents a groundbreaking cinematic experience you will have to see to believe when LIFE OF PI debuts globally on stunning Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD from March 8 internationally and on March 12 in North America.

The authors and screenwriters of 'Argo,' 'Beasts of the Southern Wild,' 'Life of Pi,' 'Lincoln,' 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' and 'Silver Linings Playbook' have been nominated for the 25th annual USC Libraries Scripter Award.

The Writer's Guild of America announced its nominations for theatrical motion pictures this morning in three categories: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay and Documentary Screenplay.

After making their television debut in front of 20 million viewers on American Idol earlier this year and wrapping up an incredibly successful coast to coast U.S. and Canadian tour last summer, the Queen Extravaganza have announced the first leg of their 2013 tour at Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood New Jersey on Tuesday January 15, 2013 at 8PM, reserve tickets now at Ticketmaster.com or by calling the box office at 201 227 - 1030 or visit the Box Office at 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, New Jersey.

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2012 season. The winners will be honored at the 2013 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Dance Films Association today announced the lineup for the 41st edition of Dance on Camera. Taking place February 1-5, the dance-centric film festival returns to the Film Society for the 17th consecutive year with an exciting and diverse array of dance films, including several premieres.

The many faces of COMEDY CENTRAL's sketch comedy stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele will continue to make a mark in today's cultural zeitgeist as the all-comedy channel has ordered a third season of the hit sketch show KEY & PEELE. Get a sneak peek at the show's upcoming season finale below!

The Vassar Drama department will present three performances of Aristophanes' comedic satire about war and sex, Lysistrata, directed by guest artist Ianthe Demos, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December 6, 7, and 8, at 8:00pm, in the Martel Theater of the Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film. Demos, a 2000 Vassar graduate, co-founded the critically acclaimed One Year Lease theater company (OYL) in 2001 and their work has been widely praised by the New York Times and New York magazine among other outlets. Reservations are required for these free public performances, and can be made by calling the Drama department box office at (845) 437-5599 or emailing boxoffice@vassar.edu. A seating chart for the Martel Theater can be viewed online at http://www.tix.com/Images/MARTEL1.gif.

Twentieth Century Fox Film has released a featurette of Ang Lee's LIFE OF PI, opening in 3D and 2D theaters today, November 21. Check it out!

Readers who found Yann Martel's mix of fantasy, spirituality and darkness so compelling in Life of Pi can enjoy the same blend in Laine Cunningham's latest novel HE DRINKS POISON.