Sam Raimi News
Official: Joe Manganiello to Lead Yale Rep's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) has announced that Rene Augesen will play Blanche DuBois and Joe Manganiello will play Stanley Kowalski in its first-ever production of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, the Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece by Tennessee Williams. Directed by Mark Rucker, the production, which will open Yale Rep's 2013-14 season, will play September 20-October 12, at the University Theatre (222 York Street). (more...)
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EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL Returns for Fourth Year at City Theatre, 10/2-26
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013
The Ringwald and Olympia Entertainment are thrilled to be bringing the hilariously, bloody Evil Dead: The Musical back to Detroit for its fourth annual engagement. In honor of the cult classic's Detroit world premiere in October 1981, the musical will perform a four week engagement starting Wednesday, October 2 through Saturday, October 26 at Detroit's City Theatre; located inside Hockeytown Cafe at 2301 Woodward Avenue. (more...)
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James Franco Writes About Broadway's Spring Season
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2013
James Franco, who recently revealed that he will soon make his Broadway debut in a revival of 'Of Mice and Men,' has been taking notes on his opinions of the spring theatre season. He recently wrote an article for the Huffington Post, in which he reveals his thoughts on Orphans, The Testamnet of Mary, and more. (more...)
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James Franco Receives Ally Award at 2013 Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Today
by Movies News Desk - Apr 27, 2013
Celebrating 15 years of fierce and fabulous film, the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival hits the silver screens around Miami and Miami Beach now through May 5, 2013. The highlight of the festival will be a personal appearance by actor-author-director James Franco who will be at the event to accept the HBO Latin America Ally Award for his career accomplishments and his unwavering support of the LGBT community. The Ally Award presentation will take place today, April 27th, at the Olympia Theater at Gusman Center in downtown Miami immediately preceding the film Out In The Dark at 9:15 p.m. (more...)
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VIDEO: Zach Braff Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Original Feature Film WISH I WAS HERE
by Movies News Desk - Apr 24, 2013
Actor/writer/director Zach Braff today launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of the feature film WISH I WAS HERE. Braff will direct and star in the film which is based on an original screenplay he wrote with his brother, Adam Braff. Oscar-nominated producers Stacey Sher and Michael Shamberg will produce the film through their company Double Feature Films. Check out the launch of the campaign below! (more...)
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James Franco to Receive Ally Award at 2013 Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, 4/27
by Movies News Desk - Apr 09, 2013
Celebrating 15 years of fierce and fabulous film, the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival will hit the silver screens around Miami and Miami Beach from April 26 to May 5, 2013. The highlight of the festival will be a personal appearance by actor-author-director James Franco who will be at the event to accept the HBO Latin America Ally Award for his career accomplishments and his unwavering support of the LGBT community. The Ally Award presentation will take place on Saturday, April 27th, at the Olympia Theater at Gusman Center in downtown Miami immediately preceding the film Out In The Dark at 9:15 p.m. (more...)
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EVIL DEAD is Most Definitely Alive; Remake Wins Weekend Box Office with $26 Million
by Movies News Desk - Apr 07, 2013
EVIL DEAD may not have been as culturally decomposed as analysts previously thought. Despite lackluster reviews, (Manohla Dargis at The New York Times said the film 'has none of the first movie's handmade charm or hilarity, intentional or otherwise') Sam Raimi's remake of the hit 1981 dark horror-comedy outperformed initial expectations, taking in $26 million domestically. (more...)
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Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz & Rafe Spall to Star in BETRAYAL; Directed by Mike Nichols at the Barrymore This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Apr 05, 2013
Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz,and Rafe Spall will star on Broadway in Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL, directed by ten-time Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols. BETRAYAL will begin performances on Tuesday, October 1 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Opening night is Sunday, November 3. BETRAYAL is a strictly limited engagement, running 14 weeks only, through January 5, 2014. (more...)
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Kenneth Branagh & Disney Narrow CINDERELLA Down to Three Actresses
by Movies News Desk - Apr 03, 2013
Following the news that Emma Watson allegedly turned down the titular role in Disney's upcoming film adaptation of CINDERELLA, the studio and director have begun screen testing a new crop of young talent. According to Deadline, Bella Heathcoate (DARK SHADOWS), Lily James (DOWNTON ABBEY), and Margot Robbie (PAN AM) are the final three actresses in the running for the role. (more...)
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VIDEO: Opening Credit Sequence for OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL
by Movies News Desk - Mar 21, 2013
Sam Raimi's OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL has been the number one movie in America for two consecutive weeks. Today, Walt Disney Pictures has released the creative black and white opening credits sequence from the film. Check it out below! (more...)
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El Capitan Theatre Presents OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL Screening and Display
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2013
Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre is thrilled to present Disney's fantastical adventure "Oz The Great and Powerful" in spectacular Disney Digital 3D and Dolby Atmos, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Special Events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. "Oz The Great and Powerful" will have a special advance screening for the public, with prizes, on Thursday, March 7 at 8:30 pm (doors open at 8 pm); the El Capitan engagement of "Oz The Great and Powerful" is through April 30. The film, directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum's beloved wizard character. El Capitan guests will also get to see an exclusive display of costumes from the movie. (more...)
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Magician Mark Wilson Brings 'Mysteries of Magic' to OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL at El Capitan thru 3/30
by Movies News Desk - Mar 19, 2013
Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre will present Disney's fantastical adventure 'Oz The Great and Powerful' in spectacular Disney Digital 3D and Dolby Atmos, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Special Events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. 'Oz The Great and Powerful' will have a special advance screening for the public, with prizes, on Thursday, March 7 at 8:30 pm (doors open at 8 pm); the El Capitan engagement of 'Oz The Great and Powerful' is through April 30. The film, directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum's beloved wizard character. El Capitan guests will also get to see an exclusive display of costumes from the movie. (more...)
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OZ THE GREAT & POWERFUL Holds on to Weekend Box Office with $42M
by Movies News Desk - Mar 17, 2013
It seems that OZ's magic is just slightly more powerful than BURT WONDERSTONE's wonky slight-of-hand. Sam Raimi's fantasy adventure, a prequel to the hit film, THE WIZARD OF OZ, starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, and Michelle Williams, took in an additional $42.2 million during its second weekend, bumping its two-week total to just over $145 million. (more...)
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VIDEO: New OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL Extended Clip
by Movies News Desk - Mar 14, 2013
Disney's OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL hit theaters last weekend, but Disney has released a brand new extended clip from the film, directed by Sam Raimi and starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams and Zach Braff. Check it out below! (more...)
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Disney Plans 3D Live-Action BEAUTY & THE BEAST
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 13, 2013
Hot on the red ruby slippers of OZ: THE GREAT & POWERFUL's massive box office haul last weekend - to the tune of $80 million+ - Disney is moving ahead with a reimagined, 3D, live-action BEAUTY & THE BEAST. (more...)
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