STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS Beams Its Way Ahead of IRON MAN to Take Weekend Box Officeby Movies News Desk - May 19, 2013J.J. Abrams' STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS hits theaters tomorrow, Friday May 17th. Let's see what the critics have to say!J.J. Abrams' STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS hits theaters on, Friday May 17th and is having a major opening weekend, though short of its expectations. In early reporting, the film made an estimated $22.0 million on Friday in 3,868 theatres, including 336 IMAX 3D locations, which bring its current US total to $35.5 million. (more...)
Dark Squid Presents Magnus Volk's Mystery Machine, May 28-31by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Dark Squid, inc. is performing Magnus Volk's Mystery Machine, a musical shadow puppet kids show, for the Brighton Fringe at The Warren. They are recreating the city's Victorian legend Magnus Volk in all his seafaring electric tramcar glory, complete with sea shanties. (more...)
ROOMS: A ROCK ROMANCE Begins 7/6 at Broken Nose Theatreby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Broken Nose Theatre (BNT) will present the Chicago premiere of ROOMS: a rock romance, a new musical by Paul Scott Goodman and Miriam Gordon, in Collaboraction's Pentagon space in the Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee Ave, July 6 -August 11. Directed by Broken Nose Artistic Director Benjamin Brownson (My First Time) and with music direction by Austin Cook (Putting it Together, Some Enchanted Evening), ROOMS a rock romance runs Thursdays-Sundays at 8 p.m. Preview performances are from July 6 to July 13, with Opening Night on Sunday, July 14 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $15-$30 and are available online at www.brokennosetheatre.com. (more...)
Theatre 'Kids Go Free' Wednesdays thru June 2013 at Madame Tussauds New Yorkby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Setting the stage as the perfect preshow for a Broadway matinee, Madame Tussauds New York (234 W. 42nd Street between 7th & 8th Avenues) is offering theatergoers free admission to the wax attraction for kids (ages 12 and under) when accompanied by a full-paying adult and presentation of a Broadway show ticket. The offer starts Wednesday, May 22, and can be redeemed each Wednesday until June 26. (more...)
MERCY, GOING HOME and NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK Set for MCC Theater's Spring 2013 Playlab Readingsby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013MCC THEATER has announced the line-up for their Spring 2013 PlayLab readings of new plays by three members of the company's Playwrights' Coalition: Adam Szymkowicz, Ed Napier, and Ashlin Halfnight to be held respectively at 7PM on June 3, June 10 and June 23, 2013 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street). The series offers a rare look into the development process of new plays by some of New York's most exciting playwrights. Audience members will also be invited to meet and greet the artists at receptions directly following the readings. (more...)
RadioShack Expands Partnership With Maker Media; Reveals Dozens of New Do-It-Yourself Products by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013Just in time for Maker Faire Bay Area, RadioShack announced a major partnership expansion with Maker Media, the creators of MAKE Magazine, Makezine.com, and Maker Faire, to better serve the DIY community. Maker Media and RadioShack will be teaming up to collaborate on an expansive DIY product lineup, exclusively carried at RadioShack and Maker Shed, including kits, robotics, and tools.
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The Weinstein Company Developing CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON Sequelby Movies News Desk - May 16, 2013 The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today production of CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON II - THE GREEN DESTINY will begin in March 2014 in Asia. Yuen Wo Ping is set to direct with Donnie Yen starring as Silent Wolf and Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Yu Shu Lien. The screenplay is based on Iron KNIGHT, SILVER VASE by Wang Du Lu, book 5 in the CRANE-Iron PENTALOGY series, on which the original CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON was based. The screenplay is written by John Fusco (FORBIDDEN KINGDOM, HIDALGO, SPIRIT) and will be produced by Harvey Weinstein and David Thwaites, co-produced by Johnny Levin with Executive Producer Anthony Wong. Yucaipa Films is co-financing the project. (more...)
STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS Tops Fandango's 'Most Anticipated Movie' Listby Movies News Desk - May 16, 2013Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, reported today that J.J. Abrams' highly anticipated 'Star Trek Into Darkness' garnered 96 out of 100 score on the company's Fanticipation movie buzz indicator that measures fan sentiment around the weekend box office line-up. (more...)
Image Entertainment Acquires Domestic Rights to Winnie Mandela Biopic Starring Jennifer Hudsonby Movies News Desk - May 16, 2013Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, has acquired all U.S. rights to Winnie Mandela at the 2013 Cannes International Film Festival. (more...)
Sunwarrior Announced at Green Festival in Chicago, 5/18by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013Sunwarrior, a plant-based protein and supplement company in Southern Nevada, will exhibit at this year's Green Festival in Chicago. Denley Fowlke, one of the cofounders of Sunwarrior, will also be giving away product and a few signed copies of his and Nick Stern's latest book, The Warrior Way. (more...)
IRON MAN 3 to Hit $1 Billion in Worldwide Sales Tomorrowby Movies News Desk - May 15, 2013According to Deadline, the third installment following the iconic Tony Stark will hit $1 billion in worldwide sales tomorrow, while simultaneously reaching $300 million at the domestic box office. As of today, the film has currently earned $685.6 million internationally, and $294.7 million in the U.S. (more...)
Samuel L. Jackson to Join Hailee Steinfeld in BARELY LETHALby Movies News Desk - May 15, 2013According to Variety, the acclaimed actor has signed on for Kyle Newman's upcoming action-comedy BARELY LETHAL. The film, penned by John D'Arco, will be produced by Brett Ratner, RKO and Hopscotch Features. (more...)
ANGRY BIRDS Feature Film to Hit Theaters 7/1by Movies News Desk - May 15, 2013Sony Pictures Entertainment has won the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the ANGRY BIRDS animated film, making it one of the most high-profile deals of the year. (more...)
Summer 2013 to Be Biggest Box Office Season on Record for 3D Filmsby BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013This month is likely to go into the record books as the biggest May in history for 3D movie box office revenue, setting up Summer 2013 to be potentially the highest grossing box office season to date, it was announced today by the International 3D Society. (more...)
Billy Crystal to Bring Tony-Winning 700 SUNDAYS Back to Broadway's Imperial Theatre; November 5 - January 5by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013Billy Crystal will return to Broadway this fall for a 9-week-only limited engagement of his Tony Award-winning, record-breaking play 700 SUNDAYS. This will mark the final engagement of this production. Previews will begin Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) with opening night scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2013 and a final performance set for Sunday, January 5, 2014. 700 SUNDAYSis performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel and direction by Des McAnuff. (more...)
Paul Walker & RZA to Lead Remake of Luc Besson's DISTRICT B13by Movies News Desk - May 14, 2013Wu-Tang-Clan's RZA has officially signed on to star opposite Paul Walker in BRICK MANSIONS, according to The Hollywood Reporter. (more...)
CRITIC'S CUT: New Pilot-to-Series Pickups with the Most Potentialby Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2013The upcoming broadcast season is undoubtedly going to be a good one. At least a whole lot better than the current slate of programming (most networks have ditched their 2012-2013 additions). NBC, CBS, Fox, and ABC have managed to enlist some major talent to headline their new shows for the 2013-2014 lineup, and are now in the process of announcing their pick-ups. It's a rarity for execs to land such names as Rebel Wilson, Gillian Anderson, Robin Williams, Allison Janney, Anna Faris, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Greg Kinnear at all - let alone all for new series in one year. And so, below are the top ten just-ordered network shows with the most potential! (more...)
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Second Sons' Episode of HBO's GAME OF THRONESby - May 13, 2013HBO has released a preview of the 7th episode of GAME OF THRONES third season. Airing on May 19 and titled "Second Sons," the episode was written by series creators David Benioff & D. B. Weiss and directed by Michelle MacLaren. Get a first look below! (more...)
Quotables from NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, Week of 5/6by TV News Desk - May 13, 2013Below, check out quotables from NBC's 'LATE NIGHT WITH Jimmy Fallon' for the week of MAY 6 - MAY 10: (more...)
Cristin Milioti, Tonya Pinkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Set for Joe's Pub, May-June 2013by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013Joe's Pub at The Public welcomes world premieres, highly-anticipated debuts and the return of many esteemed performers this May and June. Funny girl JULIE KLAUSNER makes her debut with two evenings of cabaret. Legendary downtown performance artist JOHN KELLY returns to premiere Rebel Songs. The 60s-inspired flight attendant PAM ANN returns for five nights in the Cockpit. Elsewhere: Tony Award-winners TONYA PINKINS and LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA, Once star CRISTIN MILIOTI, TAYLOR MAC'S epic exploration of popular music, a special appearance from Justin Vivian Bond, JOEY ARIAS, the greatest rapper in the world, CHAMPAGNE JERRY and more. Read on for more May and June cabaret, comedy, Broadway and musical theater highlights at Joe's Pub at The Public. (more...)
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