Celebrate Father's Day With New Content on HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 15, 2021
HBO Max will also feature “Watch With Dad” trays across its Series and Movies Page, the HBO Hub and its Kids and Family Genre Page, including favored flicks and beloved series like “Daddy Day Care,” “Tenet,” the “Pink Panther” collection, “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Speed,” “Ford v. Ferrari,” “Tiger,” and “Happy Gilmore.”
Renee Zellweger, Al Pacino, Antonio Banderas, & Laura Dern To Be Honored At HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 22, 2019
The Hollywood Film Awards announced today that highly-acclaimed artists Antonio Banderas, Renée Zellweger, Al Pacino and Laura Dern will be honored at the 23rd Annual “Hollywood Film Awards.” Banderas will receive the “Hollywood Actor Award” for his poignant turn in Pedro Almodóvar's 21st film, “Pain and Glory” and Zellweger will receive the “Hollywood Actress Award” for her powerful portrayal of the iconic Judy Garland in Rupert Goold's “Judy.” Pacino will receive the “Hollywood Supporting Actor Award” for his brilliant depiction of the infamous Jimmy Hoffa in Martin Scorsese's mob masterpiece “The Irishman,” and Dern will receive the “Hollywood Supporting Actress Award” for her commanding performance as a hard-hitting divorce attorney in Noah Baumbach's “Marriage Story.” Actor and comedian Rob Riggle will host the ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA.
Bette Midler, James Earl Jones Among the 2019 Disney Legends Award Recipients
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019
Today, D23, the official Disney fan club, has announced the eleven recipients for the 2019 Disney Legends Award. This year's recipients are Bette Midler, Wing Chao, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, James Earl Jones, Kenny Ortega, Barnette Ricci, Robin Roberts, Diane Sawyer, Ming-Na Wen, and Hans Zimmer.
YouTube Orders New Series on Artificial Intelligence from Robert Downey, Jr.
by Tori Hartshorn - May 15, 2018
YouTube announced its order for an expansive new series on artificial intelligence that will be executive produced by Team Downey partners Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey, Network Entertainment's Derik Murray and Paul Gertz, and Sonar Entertainment's Jenna Santoianni and Tom Lesinski. The series will feature some of the brightest minds in science, philosophy, technology, engineering, medicine, futurism, entertainment and the arts to tell the dynamic story of A.I. The 8-episode hour-long series will debut exclusively on YouTube Red in 2019.
YouTube Orders New Series on Artificial Intelligence from Robert Downey Jr.
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018
YouTube announced its order for an expansive new series on artificial intelligence that will be executive produced by Team Downey partners Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey, Network Entertainment's Derik Murray and Paul Gertz, and Sonar Entertainment's Jenna Santoianni and Tom Lesinski. The series will feature some of the brightest minds in science, philosophy, technology, engineering, medicine, futurism, entertainment and the arts to tell the dynamic story of A.I. The 8-episode hour-long series will debut exclusively on YouTube Red in 2019.
Leslie Bricusse Set for 50th Anniversary DOCTOR DOLITTLE Event Tonight in London
by Movies News Desk - Nov 29, 2017
Songwriter/Lyricist Leslie Bricusse (Stop the World - I Want to Get Off, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Victor/Victoria) made his first big splash in Hollywood with the 1967 Twentieth Century FOX production of Doctor Dolittle, a roadshow musical starring Rex Harrison as Hugh Lofting's English country doctor that could talk to the animals. A variety of activities and releases have been mounted to celebrate the 50th Anniversary.
Leslie Bricusse Set for 50th Anniversary DOCTOR DOLITTLE Event in London
by Movies News Desk - Nov 21, 2017
Songwriter/Lyricist Leslie Bricusse (Stop the World - I Want to Get Off, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Victor/Victoria) made his first big splash in Hollywood with the 1967 Twentieth Century FOX production of Doctor Dolittle, a roadshow musical starring Rex Harrison as Hugh Lofting's English country doctor that could talk to the animals. A variety of activities and releases have been mounted to celebrate the 50th Anniversary.
Vintage Theatre Presents Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2016
Vintage Theatre presents 'Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka' September 16 through October 30, at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and Monday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 to $31 and available online at www.vintagetheatre.org or by calling 303-856-7830. Group discounts for 6+ are available.
Photo Flashback: A Fond Farewell - Remembering The Stars We Lost in 2014
by Walter McBride - Jan 1, 2015
Broadway fans had plenty of reasons to celebrate this year, with dozens of shows having opened since January, hundreds of actors having made their debuts, and many more having returned to the stage for critically acclaimed performances. Not all news was good though, as we also suffered a loss of an incredible amount of talent.
Below, BroadwayWorld sends a fond farewell to those who passed away in 2014.
VIDEO: Julie Andrews Chats MARY POPPINS on 'The Colbert Report'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 6, 2013
On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, entertainment icon Julie Andrews discussed her Dame Commander rank, her latest children's book and her celebrated role as Mary Poppins. Plus, the host asks her to consider whether or not the hills are still alive. Check out the appearance below!