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TRUE BLOOD's Nelsan Ellis to Play 'Bobby Byrd' in James Brown Biopic GET ON UP
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 21, 2013

Ellis will portray Brown's 'longtime friend and musical collaborator' Bobby Byrd in the film, which also stars Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Oscar-Winner Octavia Spencer Guests on Tonight's MOM
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 21, 2013

On tonight's episode of CBS's MOM titled 'Six Thousand Bootleg T-Shirts and a Prada Handbag", Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer guest stars as Regina.

Academy Award Winner Octavia Spencer Guests on CBS's MOM Today
by TV News Desk - Oct 21, 2013

Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer will guest star on the next episode of CBS's MOM.

Ridgefield Playhouse to Screen HIDDEN HILLS & CASTING BY in November
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 17, 2013

Two one-of-a-kind film events are coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse beginning Friday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. with Hidden Hills?starring Ted Trent and Tim O'Leary, in a Northeast Film Premiere. This is a comedy that turns social conventions on their heads, i.e. being overweight is ideal and being gay is the norm. A post-screening Q&A with actor Tim O'Leary and his sister comedienne Christine O'Leary will allow audience members to learn more about how the film came to be. Then on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m., Casting By, a Ridgefield Playhouse Documentary Film Series event, will shine the spotlight on the casting director and profile the last 50 years of Hollywood history where the old studio system was forsaken and the New Hollywood ushered in movies like Midnight Cowboy, The Graduate and Bonnie and Clyde. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with?Director Tom Donahue, Executive Producer?John Balis, Producer?Ilan Arboleda, Casting DirectorGretchen Rennell and Film Editor Jill Schweitzer.

Bill Paxton Stars in THE COLONY, Coming to Blu-ray/DVD Today
by Movies News Desk - Oct 15, 2013

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, has officially announced the release of THE COLONY on DVD, Blu-rayTM and Digital Download today, Oct. 15, 2013

THE COLONY Set for 10/15 DVD, Blu-ray Release
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 9, 2013

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment brand, has officially announced the release of THE COLONY on DVD, Blu-rayTM and Digital Download on Oct. 15, 2013 from Director Jeff Renfroe (One Point O). Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix), Bill Paxton (Aliens) and Kevin Zegers (Dawn of the Dead) headline an all-star cast in this savage and unrelenting thriller about mankind's greatest enemy: himself. Written by Patrick Tarr (American Psycho), Pascal Trottier (Blind Fear) and Svet Rouskov (Silent Cargo), THE COLONY will be available on DVD for an SRP of $27.97 and Blu-rayTM for $29.97.

Orchid Show and More Set for The Ware Center's First Friday Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2013

Six events for the public are scheduled for the Ware Center this coming First Today - there's something for everyone, all ages. All but the film ARE FREE.

Bill Paxton Stars in THE COLONY, Coming to Blu-ray/DVD 10/15
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 1, 2013

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, has officially announced the release of THE COLONY on DVD, Blu-rayTM and Digital Download on Oct. 15, 2013

THE HELP's Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer to Reteam with Director Tate Taylor for James Brown Biopic GET ON UP
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 30, 2013

According to Deadline, Taylor has selected THE HELP's leading ladies Viola Davis and Octavia Davis to star in his upcoming James Brown biopic GET ON UP for Universal Pictures.

Award-Winning Actress Octavia Spencer to Narrate Her Children's Audiobook
by Robert Diamond - Sep 27, 2013

Simon & Schuster Audio has just announced that Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer will narrate the audiobook edition of her children's book RANDI RHODES, NINJA DETECTIVE: THE CASE OF THE TIME-CAPSULE BANDIT. The audiobook will be available on CD and for download on October 15, 2013.

Bryce Dallas Howard in Talks to Lead JURASSIC WORLD
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 26, 2013

SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED's Colin Trevorrow will direct the film, featuring a script by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. The film is currently slated for a June 12, 2015 release.

Orchid Show and More Set for The Ware Center's First Friday, 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2013

Six events for the public are scheduled for the Ware Center this coming First Friday - there's something for everyone, all ages. All but the film ARE FREE.

Image Entertainment Acquires Dean Koontz's ODD THOMAS
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 24, 2013

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, has acquired all U.S. rights to the thriller Odd Thomas, based on the original, critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling book by Dean Koontz under the same name.

Julianne Hough to Guest Judge on ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 24, 2013

Julianne Hough returns to “Dancing with the Stars,” to guest judge for the first time alongside Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba, MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on ABC.

VIDEO: Chris Evans in New SNOWPIERCER International Trailer
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 19, 2013

A new international trailer been revealed for writer/director Bong Joon-ho's upcoming film SNOWPIERCER. The sci-fi thriller stars Chris Evans, Song Kang-ho, John Hurt, Ed Harris, Tilda Swinton, Jamie Bell, Octavia Spencer, Ewen Bremner and Alison Pill. Get a first look below!

Emerging Pictures Screens LETTERS TO JACKIE Nationwide Today
by Movies News Desk - Sep 17, 2013

Emerging Pictures, North America's premier independent supplier of alternative content for movie theatres, today announced it will host a national screening event in theatres across the U.S. to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Bryce Dallas Howard Takes Family Legacy at Hollywood Networking Breakfast Today
by Movies News Desk - Sep 14, 2013

Sandra Lord, founder of The Hollywood Networking Breakfast (HNB), has announced that BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD will take the hot seat for the Hollywood Networking Breakfast at Raleigh Studios, today, Sept 14th.

Emerging Pictures to Screen LETTERS TO JACKIE Nationwide, 9/17
by Movies News Desk - Sep 12, 2013

Emerging Pictures, North America's premier independent supplier of alternative content for movie theatres, today announced it will host a national screening event in theatres across the U.S. to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Bryce Dallas Howard to Talk Family Legacy at Hollywood Networking Breakfast, 9/14
by Movies News Desk - Aug 31, 2013

Sandra Lord, founder of The Hollywood Networking Breakfast (HNB), has announced that BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD will take the hot seat for the Hollywood Networking Breakfast at Raleigh Studios, on Sept 14th.

Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer to Star in James Brown Biopic?
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 27, 2013

TheWrap.com reports that Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Nelsan Ellis may join the cast of an upcoming James Brown biopic from 'The Help' director Tate Taylor. T

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