Octavia Spencer News

Nominations for THE CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS were announced today. Fox Searchlight's THE SHAPE OF WATER leads the pack with a whopping 14 nominations. Best Picture and Director contenders included DUNKIRK, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, LADY BIRD and THE POST, each with eight nominations.

MCC Theater today announced that Tony Award winner and MCC alum Jayne Houdyshell (The Humans; A Doll's House, Part 2; Coraline at MCC Theater) will star in the World Premiere production of Relevance, written by JC Lee ('How to Get Away With Murder,' 'Looking') with direction by Tony Award nominee Liesl Tommy (Eclipsed).

Nominations for THE GOLDEN GLOBES were announced today, Monday, Dec. 11. Winners in 25 categories - 14 in film and 11 in television - are voted on by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California, has announced complete casting for their production of the original 1947 radio play of Miracle on 34th Street, which is being presented in honor of its 70th anniversary for a limited engagement of 14 performances from December 14 to 23 (press opening is December 15).

AT&T* Hello Lab, a slate of original entertainment created by, for and with Millennial and Gen Z audiences, will debut five short films as part of its Mentorship Program on DIRECTV NOW on December 1, 2017. The Program is a new initiative that brings together entertainment industry leaders with aspiring filmmakers from diverse backgrounds as they create a piece of work that supports their creative vision.

AT&T* Hello Lab, a slate of original entertainment created by, for and with Millennial and Gen Z audiences, will debut five short films as part of its Mentorship Program on DIRECTV NOW on December 1, 2017.

Sundance Institute showcases bold, independent storytelling at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, beginning with today's announcement of feature films selected across all categories. The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from January 18 28.

Director and producer Ava DuVernay is a fearless director and storyteller, who has continued to create awareness and opportunities through her art and ABFF Honors is proud to present her with the 2018 ABFF Honors Industry Visionary Award.

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the new Broadway production of J. B. Priestley's Time and the Conways, directed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman (Indecent). The play returns to Broadway for the first time since its premiere in 1938 and opens officially tonight, October 10, 2017. This is a limited engagement through November 26, 2017 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). Scroll down to learn more about the full company, plus check out the cast in rehearsal below!

Below, check out photos from the Toronto Film Festival premiere of THE SHAPE OF WATER, officially hitting theaters on December 8th. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film stars Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sally Hawkins and Doug Jones.

TV Land's lineup is getting even funnier as the network adds MOM, the hilarious CBS sitcom that tugs at viewers' heartstrings, on Monday, September 18th, kicking off with a two week launch event.

TV Land's lineup is getting even funnier as the network adds MOM, the hilarious CBS sitcom that tugs at viewers' heartstrings, on Monday, September 18th, kicking off with a two week launch event.

Below, check out the trailer for THE SHAPE OF WATER, hitting theaters on December 8th. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film stars Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sally Hawkins and Doug Jones.

The Toronto International Film Festival® today revealed the hundreds of special guests and talent that will attend the Festival this September.

Free Movie Summer is back at The Lyric Theatre in Stuart, proudly sponsored by Humana and MetCare. Tickets are limited to 4 per person and subject to availability.  Tickets are ONLY available at the Box Office. Scroll down for a look at the lineup!

Guillermo del Toro's THE SHAPE OF WATER hits theaters on December 8th. The cast includes Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon and Richard Jenkins. Watch the official trailer below!

Free Movie Summer is back at The Lyric Theatre in Stuart, proudly sponsored by Humana and MetCare. Tickets are limited to 4 per person and subject to availability.  Tickets are ONLY available at the Box Office. Scroll down for a look at the lineup!

GIFTED, starring Chris Evans and Octavia Spener arrives on Digital HD July 11 and Blu-rayTM & DVD July 25th.

Laguna Playhouse has announced that acclaimed actor Hal Linden (replacing the previously announced Bruce Davison) has been added to its very special theatrical event also starring Gregory Harrison, Dan Lauria, Charles Shaughnessy, French Stewart & Vanessa Stewart in TESLA: A RADIO PLAY FOR THE STAGE, written by Dan Duling and directed by Michael Arabian.

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, 'Podcast Verite,' is unfiltered, raw, honest and uniquely funny.