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In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, and another in its acclaimed series introducing Canada's finest playwrights to the UK, the European premiere of Daniel Macdonald's Velocity opens at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of nine Sunday and Monday evening and Tuesday matinee performances from Sunday, 27 April 2014.

Frozen star and Broadway vet Josh Gad serves as a special contributor to USA Today. In his column posted today, the funnyman attempts to solve the great mystery of Oscar night, who is Adele Dazeem?

Josh Gad and Kevin James are currently in discussions to star in Sony Pictures PIXELS from director Chris Columbus.

Gad tweeted today that they have welcomed a new daughter, saying: 'Well, it's official. I am a daddy again. And my wife deserves an award for her incredible strength and amazing demeanor. #luckiest-man.' The pair previously had their first daughter, Ava, after marrying in 2008.

LIFT celebrates its 20th Festival in 2014 connecting the World to London - the most culturally diverse city on the planet - and London to the World.

Josh Gad is rumored to be up for a role in Fox's upcoming reboot of THE FANTASTIC FOUR, set to begin production this March in Baton Rouge.

Could Book of Mormon's Bobby Lopez be next in line to join the elite circle of entertainers?

It's Frozen-mania! In recent weeks, many YouTubers have posted their own cover of Let It Go, the most successful song of the brand new Disney movie FROZEN. The song, written by Robert Lopez (Avenue Q, The Book Of Mormon) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, has caught the attention of performers all over the world and - thanks to the web, which allows us to find these hidden gems - today we put you before this 'Pop Male Version' made by Daniele Carta Mantiglia, a promising young Italian performer.

Milwaukee's First Stage Artistic Director Jeff Frank finally returns to the city for his own holiday celebrations. After spending weeks in Chicago this fall to consult and ready the production Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical for the November 16 opening at the Windy City's Broadway Playhouse, Frank can appreciate the restaging of It's The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Milwaukee audiences await the opening in the Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Center on Thanksgiving weekend.

At Animal Planet, the holidays are a 'claus' for celebration! The network is on track to top its record-breaking 2012. To thank its loyal fans and avid viewers, Animal Planet gives the greatest gift of all: a jolly, two-week-long HOLIDAY BEST FEST filled to the brim with all the holiday trimmings.

American Modern Recordings, American Modern Ensemble (AME)'s lively outpost for superbly produced studio albums, issues Robert Paterson's finely crafted and expertly performed Winter Songs and other vocal works on Tuesday, December 3. To fete the occasion, AME presents an evening of selected winter songs from Paterson and others at the Dimenna Center's Cary Hall (450 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018) on December 3 at 8PM.

The trip-planning specialists at Adventures by Disney, masters of creating family adventures, have teamed up with the pioneers of storytelling on the silver screen Walt Disney Animation Studios to offer a new, epic adventure to the land that inspired the look of the upcoming animated feature film Frozen. This tour of Norway allows adventure-seeking families to immerse themselves in the activities that inspired the comedic adventure of Anna, the film's fearless and optimistic protagonist who sets off on a heroic journey to find her sister Elsa and save her kingdom from eternal winter.

Brand new British musical THE GOOD ENOUGH MUMS CLUB will have its World Premiere at Waterloo East Theatre from Wednesday 29 May - Sunday 9 June 2013 prior to a UK Tour.

GET INTO LONDON THEATRE 2013, the annual ticket scheme that allows the public to see some of the best shows in London for a fraction of the normal cost, runs from today, 1 January to 15 February 2013. Over 50 participating productions ranging from plays to musicals and opera to ballet will offer tickets from as little as £10 so everyone has the chance to experience the magic of London theatre.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents the world premiere of Murray the Elf and the Case of the Missing Mistletoe, a new comedy for kids and their families, from today, Dec. 14-23, 2012.

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced that Michael Francis has been named to the newly created position of Chief Global Brand Officer.

Gandalf/Magneto himself is set to lend his voice to the upcoming DOCTOR WHO Christmas special, entitled THE SNOWMEN. Den of Geek confirmed the rumors this weekend. Sir Ian McKellan will not appear in the series, but will provide the voice for The Snowman.

Syfy will kick off the New Year with a robust winter programming slate of hit series and new programs led by the series premieres of unscripted shows Ghost Mine (January 16), Robot Combat League (February 26) and Stranded (February 27), and the time-traveling police drama Continuum (January 14).

Disney XD announces December 2012 Programming Highlights

During the week of November 19, 2012, ABC ran in a virtual tie for No. 2 in Adults 18-49 with Fox (pacing within 1-tenth of a rating point and tied in audience share - 2.1/6 vs. 2.2/6), while beating CBS by 17% (1.8/5). In addition, the Net took second place ahead of CBS and Fox with Adults 25-54 and key Women (W18-49/W25-54).

CBS's holiday programming, which kicks off with THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE, will also include the premiere of the all-new animated special IT'S A SPONGEBOB CHRISTMAS, music specials and perennial holiday favorites.

Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents the world premiere of Murray the Elf and the Case of the Missing Mistletoe, a new comedy for kids and their families, from Dec. 14-23, 2012.

Broadway Series South in collaboration with Casa Mañana of Fort Worth, TX announced today an exciting new theatre series, Storybook Theater. The four shows feature a professional cast of Equity actors in shows staged specifically for children and families. Proceeds from Storybook Theater benefit Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The 2013 inaugural season showcases four popular children's tales; beginning in March with Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale; and continuing throughout the year with Disney's Winnie the Pooh, Kids; Dora the Explorer, Live! Dora's Pirate Adventure; and Frosty the Snowman.

With CHRISTMAS IN TINSELTOWN (HCI $14.95)- the follow-up to his international sensation The Dead Celebrity Cookbook - Frank DeCaro shows how to put the kitsch into your holiday kitchen as he salutes a quirky collection of celebrities who are gone, but fondly remembered every year at Christmastime.

For the third and final wave of the 2012 One Act Play Festival, Artists' Exchange presents six unique stories in the intimate Black Box Theatre. The characters and settings are as diverse as can be, but each play reflects similar subjects and themes: love and fear, life and death.