Paul Giamatti News

HBO Documentary Films heats up the summer with compelling new films on Monday nights, kicking off a new ten-week anthology series Monday, June 10, exclusively on HBO.

FX has cast House of Cards star Corey Stoll in the lead role in its drama pilot The Strain, based on the best-selling vampire novel trilogy from Academy Award(R)-Winning Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and Author Chuck Hogan.

The first official trailer for the new Julian Fellowes-penned adaptation of William Shakespeare's peerless tragic romance Romeo & Juliet has at long last been released - and, what light!

The first trailer for the new Julian Fellowes-penned adaptation of William Shakespeare's peerless tragic romance ROMEO & JULIET has at long last been released - and, what light!

If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of March 25

FX has gotten decidedly more biased, taking its late night comedy series Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell from weekly to a five-night a week late night strip this Fall with the launch of FXX. It was announced today by Nick Grad, Executive Vice President, Original Programming & Development, FX Networks.

FX has ordered its first limited series, Fargo, from MGM Television. The series is adapted by novelist/writer Noah Hawley from the award-winning film of the same title.

Hard on the heels of announcing its first-ever limited series pickup with Fargo, FX Networks has unveiled an ambitious slate of limited run series from some of Hollywood's biggest names.

Giamatti, a little older and less handsome-of-face than most Hamlets these days, brings out the tortured Dane prince's humorous side and in doing so, engages a younger generation that might not normally think several hours in a theater listening to Shakespeare could be a fun way to spend an evening. It sure is, however, thanks to Bundy's skill in allowing his actors to find fresh new interpretations while keeping them true to the classic.

Yale Repertory Theatre presents Paul Giamatti in HAMLET by William Shakespeare, directed by James Bundy, at the University Theatre (222 York Street), now running through April 13. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the productions shots below!

A new trailer for DreamWorks Animation has released a new trailer for their upcoming animated comedy TURBO, from Twentieth Century Fox. The film, featruing the voices of Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Ken Jeong, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz, Snoop Lion and Samuel L. Jackson is heading to theaters in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D on July 17. Get a first look below!

BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present its latest feature series: The Performer of the Week! Get to know these amazing talents as they share a bit about themselves, their work and life. This week's featured performer is Michael Manuel soon to be on stage in HAMLET at Yale Rep!

Yale Repertory Theatre presents Paul Giamatti in HAMLET by William Shakespeare, directed by James Bundy, at the University Theatre (222 York Street), tonight, March 15-April 13. Opening Night is Thursday, March 21, at 7:30PM.

Coming off of his Academy Award(R) win for Life of Pi, celebrated director Ang Lee will make his television directorial debut with FX, directing the Pilot episode for the highly anticipated drama Tyrant, from Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) Award-winning producers Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff (Homeland), and Emmy-nominated writer/producer Craig Wright (Six Feet Under, Lost). The announcement was made today by John Landgraf, President and General Manager, FX Networks.

Four renowned achievers will be honored for their lifetime accomplishments with the 34th Annual Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service. The awards recognize individuals who have enriched modern society in a range of human endeavors. The 2013 Common Wealth Award winners are: Alan Alda, celebrated actor, director and screenwriter, for Dramatic Arts; David McCullough, preeminent author and historian, for Literature; Jane Pauley, leading broadcast journalist, Today Show contributor and author, for Mass Communications; Martin Sheen, film legend, social activist and humanitarian, for Public Service.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chris Cooper has signed on to play Nonam Osborn, aka 'The Green Goblin' in the newest AMAZING SPIDER-MAN franchise.

Deadline reports that BOOK OF MORMON star Andrew Rannells has just inked a deal to be repped by UTA. The actor currently stars in the freshman NBC comedy THE NEW NORMAL from Ryan Murphy.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (DWA) today announced they will create the first ever Netflix Original Series for kids. Based on the highly-anticipated DreamWorks Animation movie TURBO, premiering in theaters this summer, the Netflix series Turbo: F.A.S.T.

Columbia Pictures announced today that filming has begun on THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 in New York. The film is the first in the history of the franchise that will be filmed entirely in New York City and New York State.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Zac Efron is set to star in a new supernatural drama THE FALLING from director Akiva Goldsman. The actor will also produce the project via his Ninjas Runnin' Wild Production company, along with Tory Tunnell and Joby Harold of Safehouse Pictures.