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Deadline.com reports that Lionsgate has acquired U.S. distribution rights for A MOST WANTED MAN, directed by Anton Cobjin. The adaptation of John le Carre's novel stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel McAdams, Robin Wright and Willem Dafoe.
According to Variety, the acclaimed actor will executive produce and star in the premium cable network's upcoming pilot TRENDING DOWNWARDS, described as 'a blistering attack on our youth-obsessed culture.' The official announcement is expected next week.
The UK's Celebrated Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is one of the world's leading Acting conservatories. In an extra-ordinary partnership, The Queens Players and Bristol Old Vic are holding a 2-day Shakespeare Workshop. The Queens Players are thrilled to be working with this major UK conservatory of acting.
The UK's Celebrated Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is one of the world's leading Acting conservatories. In an extra-ordinary partnership,The Queens Players and Bristol Old Vic are holding a 2-day Shakespeare Workshop. The Queens Players are thrilled to be working with this major UK conservatory of acting.
Mile Square Theatre (MST), Hudson County's premiere professional theatre company, presents a one-of-a-kind production of Yasmina Reza`s Tony-winning comedy 'Art.'
Comic-Con in San Diego keeps churning out exciting glimpses at upcoming projects, including Lionsgate's THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE. Click below to watch a new trailer for the highly anticipated sequel!
Craig Brewer will host 'Beyond the Screen with Indie Memphis' before the Orpheum showing of THE BIG LEBOWSKI on Friday, August 2nd at 6:30 PM. One of Memphis' most accomplished filmmakers, Brewer is best known for his second feature film, HUSTLE & FLOW, which won the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award for Best Feature and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. His acclaimed filmography includes THE POOR AND HUNGRY, BLACK SNAKE MOAN, $5 COVER, and the recent remake of FOOTLOOSE. For this special edition of 'Beyond the Screen,' Brewer will talk about his own experience with THE BIG LEBOWSKI and how the movie has influenced him as a filmmaker.
Lionsgate has released all-new 'Quarter Quell' character posters for THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE. The highly anticipated sequel arrives in theaters and Imax on November 22. Scroll down!
One of the side effects of writing a book about the economics of Broadway is that friends are always asking how to find cheaper tickets. The prices can be shocking and everyone would like a bargain.
TriArts Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Alice Bemand Executive Director and John Simpkins Artistic Director, is proud to announce the opening of the theater's new 99-seat Stage 2 performance space in the Bok Gallery, with the inaugural production of John Patrick Shanley's Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt, A Parable from today, July 11 through 14.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Maven Pictures has announced that Ned Benson will adapt Steve Martin's OBJECT OF BEAUTY for the big screen.
TriArts Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Alice Bemand Executive Director and John Simpkins Artistic Director, is proud to announce the opening of the theater's new 99-seat Stage 2 performance space in the Bok Gallery, with the inaugural production of John Patrick Shanley's Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt, A Parable from July 11 through 14.
Mile Square Theatre (MST), Hudson County's premiere professional theatre company, presents a one-of-a-kind production of Yasmina Reza`s Tony-winning comedy 'Art.'
The National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA) is pleased to announce that 62 finalists selected from tens of thousands of students will compete for the coveted Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress, scholarships and other honors at an event on Broadway to be hosted by the Tony Award-nominated stars of Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, Laura Osnes (Cinderella) and Santino Fontana (the Prince). The fifth annual performance showcase featuring dynamic ensemble and solo performances exclusively from the musical theater cannon will take place on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 7:30pm at the Minskoff Theatre (200 W. 45th St).
The National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA) previously announced that 62 finalists selected from tens of thousands of students will compete for the coveted Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress, scholarships and other honors at an event on Broadway to be hosted by the Tony Award-nominated stars of Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, Laura Osnes (Cinderella) and Santino Fontana (the Prince). The fifth annual performance showcase featuring dynamic ensemble and solo performances exclusively from the musical theater cannon will take place tonight, July 1, 2013 at 7:30pm at the Minskoff Theatre (200 W. 45th St).
Deadline reports exclusively that Julianne Moore may be cast in the role of President Alma Coin in Lionsgate upcoming Hunger Games sequel MOCKINGJAY. The film, to be helmed by Francis Lawrence, is based on Suzanne Collins popular book series.
Deadline reports that Philip Seymour Hoffman is in talks to join Daniel Espinosa's CHILD 44 from Summit Entertainment.
According to Deadline.com, Philip Seymour Hoffman is in negotiations for CHILD 44, directed by Daniel Espinosa for Summit Entertainment. He would join Tom Hardy, Roomi Rapace, Gary Oldman and Joel Kinnaman.
On Today, June 24th at 1:00pm acclaimed Irish Playwright, Ed Malone, will direct a Special Industry (by invitation only) Pre-Broadway Reading of his new revolutionary play THE BALLAD of CHARLIE and CATE.
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, earlier this year, Aaron Sorkin withdrew as librettist of the upcoming Broadway production Houdini, starring Hugh Jackman. Now in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, he revealed that he's deveoping another musical for Broadway. When jokingly asked if he'd ever write dance sequences into his television scripts, Sorkin resopnded: ' Well, I'm going to be doing a Broadway musical, and there will be plenty of extended dance sequences.'
