Holly Hunter News

Manhattan Theatre Club will celebrate Artistic Director Lynne Meadow’s 40th anniversary as the visionary and artistic leader of the organization with a special tribute on Monday, June 18. The event will begin at 6:30 PM with a VIP cocktail reception, followed by a 7:30 tribute event at the Samuel J. Friedman (261 West 47th Street). Immediately after the Friedman tribute event, a party will follow at Copacabana (268 West 47th Street). (more...)

WON'T BACK DOWN will open in theaters on September 28, 2012 from Twentieth Century Fox. The drama was directed by Daniel Barnz and stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Oscar Isaac, Holly Hunter, Rosie Perez, Lance Reddick and Emily Alyn Lind. (more...)

E! Entertainment is delivering on its promise to expand into scripted programming with the announcement of the network’s first slate of projects in active development. (more...)

Trinity Repertory Company announced today that Rhode Island’s own Academy Award-nominated actress, Viola Davis, will be honored with the 2012 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at the 16th annual Pell Awards next month. Theater educator Elaine Foster Perry will receive the Charles Sullivan Award for Distinguished Service in the Arts, Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons will receive the Pell Award For Leadership in Arts Education, and J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center and Professional Facilities Management, will be honored as the recipient of the Pell Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Arts. All awardees are past or current Rhode Islanders. (more...)

The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s year-long countdown to the New York Film Festival’s historic 50th edition continues this spring, offering the rare opportunity to view several undisputed classics of the big screen, many of which were introduced to the world at NYFF. These include breakthrough films from the 1990s by Zhang Yimou, Gus Van Sant, Jane Campion and more. A special appearance will be made by director/editor Steve James at the Hoop Dreams screening on Tuesday, June 5. (more...)

HSC announces the cast for its upcoming Spring mainstage production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning timeless romantic comedy, TALLEY'S FOLLY, by Lanford Wilson. Featuring actors Danton Stone and Margot White. (more...)

Bravo gives viewers a front row seat to join Andy Cohen as he hosts the first ever WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE ALL-STAR PARTY on Wednesday, April 4th at 11:00pm ET/PT during the network's 2012 Upfront event. (more...)

HSC announces the cast for its upcoming Spring mainstage production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic comedy by Lanford Wilson, featuring actors Danton Stone and Margot White. (more...)

As first reported on TVLine.com, actress Holly Hunter will join Lucy Lawless and Elisabeth Moss in a BBC Worldwide seven-part miniseries to be called TOP OF THE LAKE. The series will be broadcast in the U.S. on the Sundance Channel. (more...)

Actors Kristin Kreuk and Austin Basis are among those who will be appearing in upcoming network pilots next season. The following is a list of pilots currently in development along with descriptions and casting details. (more...)

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has just announced that award-winning actress, Viola Davis with the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award will appear on Friday, January 27, 2012, sponsored by Chumash Casino Resort. She will be honored with a Tribute celebrating her compelling performance in Tate Taylor’s The Help at the 27th edition of the Festival which runs January 26 – February 5, 2012, it was announced today by SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling. (more...)

The play skates between the comic and dramatic, as it moves to its poignant finish. (more...)

Get creative with your cocktails, Bravo’s WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE kicked off its five night strip in style beginning Sunday, January 8th, and airing live Sundays through Thursdays at 11:00pm ET/PT. The interactive show hosted by Andy Cohen has a multitude of exciting guests, games and surprises lined up. (more...)

As first reported on Deadline.com, actress Holly Hunter is set to join Mandate Picture's upcoming comedy written by Academy Award winner Diablo Cody. (more...)

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), which has supported the advancement of women in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years, will present their 31th annual Muse Awards at a gala luncheon to be held Wednesday, December 7th at the New York Hilton. (more...)

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has just announced that award-winning actress, Viola Davis with the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award will appear on Friday, January 27, 2012, sponsored by Chumash Casino Resort. She will be honored with a Tribute celebrating her compelling performance in Tate Taylor’s The Help at the 27th edition of the Festival which runs January 26 – February 5, 2012, it was announced today by SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling. (more...)

The Open Fist Theatre Company and The Aquila Morong Studio are thrilled to announce their co-production, CRIMES OF THE HEART, written by Beth Henley and directed by John Hindman. (more...)

Sundance Channel announced today it has signed with BBC Worldwide to co-produce Jane Campion's TOP OF THE LAKE, an original scripted project. The seven part mini-series will be directed by Oscar(R) winner Jane Campion ("The Piano," "Portrait of a Lady") and Australian director Garth Davis, and written by Jane Campion and Gerard Lee ("Sweetie" (more...)

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), which has supported the advancement of women in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years, will present their 31th annual Muse Awards at a gala luncheon to be held Wednesday, December 7th at the New York Hilton. (more...)

The Open Fist Theatre Company and The Aquila Morong Studio are thrilled to announce their co-production, CRIMES OF THE HEART, written by Beth Henley and directed by John Hindman. (more...)