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Ovation Announces Original Programming and Development Slates

At its New York Upfront presentation for the press today, Ovation, America's only arts network, unveiled nine new original series scheduled to premiere this summer and fall. (more...)

Sundance Institute Selects 13 Projects for Directors and Screenwriters Labs, June 2013

Sundance Institute today announced the 13 projects selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from May 27 through June 27. Under the leadership of Michelle Satter, Founding Director of the Institute's Feature Film Program, and the artistic direction of Gyula Gazdag, the Fellows selected for this year's program include emerging filmmakers and projects from the United States, Europe, Mexico, Peru and Somalia. (more...)

Epic Pictures to Develop Lionel Messi Biopic

Patrick Ewald, CEO, and Shaked Berenson, COO and co-founder of Epic Pictures Group, have just announced that their company has acquired all rights to the biography MESSI: The Inside Story of the Boy Who Became a Legend (originally published as MESSI: The Boy who could not Grow) by renowned European sports journalist Luca Caioli. Epic will finance and produce the film which tells the story of Argentinian player Lionel Messi who is on course to become the greatest European football (soccer) player of all time. The producers are currently out to writers and directors, with a projected release date to coincide with the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (more...)

BUYER & CELLAR, Starring Michael Urie, to Transfer to Barrow Street Theatre, 6/18-24

Producers Darren Bagert, Dan Shaheen, and Ted Snowdon have announced that the hit comedy Buyer & Cellar, starring Michael Urie ('Ugly Betty'), written by Jonathan Tolins, and directed by Stephen Brackett, will transfer to the Barrow Street Theatre for a ten-week engagement beginning Tuesday, June 18, at 7:30pm and opening Monday, June 24. Tickets go on sale today. (more...)

Theater Talk Features KINKY BOOTS This Weekend

THEATER TALK welcomes Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper, creators of Broadway's hit Kinky Boots. The fun and revealing new interview premieres Friday, May 10, 2013 at 1 AM (Saturday morning) on Thirteen/PBS, and repeats in the New York metro area on CUNY TV* Saturday at 8:30 PM, Sunday at 12:30 PM, and Monday at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 7:30 PM. (more...)

STEVEN SEAGAL LAWMAN to Return to Reelz for Third Season, 6/6

ReelzChannel today announced that action movie star Steven Seagal is returning to REELZ with the acquisition of STEVEN SEAGAL LAWMAN including the never-before-seen third season. (more...)

Morningside Opera to Bring FIGARO! (90210) to The NSD Theater, 6/11 & 16

After a sold-out premiere in November 2012 at Dixon Place, Figaro! (90210) returns for a limited run between June 11 and 16, 2013. Morningside Opera will present the show in concert performances at The NSD Theater (151 Bank Street, west of Hudson) in the West Village. (more...)

Review - I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers

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THEATER TALK Features Joan Rivers, Ben Brantley and Peter Marks This Weekend

So what actress was "like a block of wood"? Who was "overrated" and who was pigeon-toed? As the 2012-13 theater season winds down and Tony Award voters are rushing to all of the nominated shows, THEATER TALK invites drama critics Ben Brantley (The New York Times), Peter Marks (The Washington Post), and fledgling Broadway pundit Joan Rivers (Beverly Hills Courier) to weigh in with their opinions about the late-opening productions. The 2013 Season's End Critics' Panel, co-hosted by Michael Riedel of the New York Post and Susan Haskins, premieres Friday, May 17, 2013 at 1 AM (Saturday morning) on Thirteen/PBS, and repeats in the New York metro area on CUNY TV* Saturday at 8:30 PM, Sunday at 12:30 PM, and Monday at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 7:30 PM. (more...)

Review - Bunty Berman Presents...

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Winners of 2013 Student Academy Awards Announced

Thirteen students from nine U.S. colleges and universities as well as three students from foreign universities have been selected as winners in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Student Academy Awards competition. They will be brought to Los Angeles for a week of industry activities that will culminate in the awards ceremony, hosted by 1978 Student Academy Award winner and comedian Bob Saget, on Saturday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. (more...)

SPAMALOT to Play St. Dunstan's Cranbrook Greek Theatre, 5/31-6/15

If you're a fan of knights who sing and dance a lot, sublime silliness and, of course, killer rabbits, you won't want to miss the St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild production of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, opening May 31 in the Cranbrook Greek Theatre. (more...)

Kaminski's Auction Features Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Other Fine Photography

Two exciting evening sales will round out Kaminski's auction schedule this May. The first, to take place on May 22nd, will present a full evening of DeCoR items, including decorative paintings, fine furnishings, and beautiful home accessories. The following evening, May 23rd, will offer a selection of photography and other fine collections. (more...)

Bubblehead Enlists in the Battle in Our 'Cruel World'

Bubblehead's 'Cruel World' just imaged on the Sofitel on the Avenue of Arts & Design, the gateway into West Hollywood & Beverly Hills by artist Mike McNeilly. In a world where the people seek the help of superheroes like Iron Man, Spiderman, Superman and Batman, Bubblehead has enlisted in the game against evil. She was inspired by Albert Einstein's quote, (more...)

BWW Interviews: SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE's Cat Deeley

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE host Cat Deeley spent time with reporters last week to talk about what's on tap for the exciting 10th Season of the FOX dance competition! (more...)

Review - Old-Fashioned Prostitutes (A True Romance)

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VIDEO: Mel B Presents Adam Lambert With Davidson/Valentini Award at 2013 Glaad Awards

Mel B, Spice Girl and a new judge on America's Got Talent, presented international pop star Adam Lambert with the Davidson/Valentini Award Saturday night, May 11th, at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco. Lambert was also the co-recipient of the award for Outstanding Music Artist for his albumTrespassing; he tied with Frank Ocean for Ocean's debut album Channel Orange. Check out the video of Lambert's acceptance speech below! (more...)

Playbill and Performing Arts Magazine's Ruth Kraft Passes Away

Ruth Kraft (nee Nathanson) died peacefully in her sleep May 9, 2013 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Kraft had been battling cancer for many years. (more...)

SOAPnet to Air VERONICA MARS Marathon, 5/27

Kick start your Memorial Day with VERONICA MARS the show everyone's talking about. Catch up on your favorites-or tune in to find out what all the buzz is about (more...)

NBC Cancels THE NEW NORMAL, Starring Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha

According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has cancelled freshman comedy THE NEW NORMAL, which stars Broadway's Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha. The show will end after just one season. (more...)

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