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Get Shorty centers on Miles Daly, who works as muscle for a murderous crime ring in Nevada. For the sake of his daughter, he attempts to change professions and become a movie producer, laundering money through a Hollywood film. But instead of leaving the criminal world behind, he accidentally brings it with him to Los Angeles.

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Photo Flash: Inside John Travolta's West End Stage Conversation!
by Nicole Rosky - February 17, 2014

Global movie icon John Travolta, one of Hollywood's biggest and best-loved stars, just got up close and personal on stage in London's West End in A Conversation with John Travolta. Travolta, who was first catapulted to international stardom in the blockbuster Saturday Night Fever, which launched the...


Tommy Lee Jones Among Donostia Award Honorees at San Sebastian Festival
by Caryn Robbins - September 04, 2012

The 60th edition of the San Sebastian Festival will this year bestow its Donostia Awards on actors John Travolta, Ewan McGregor and Tommy Lee Jones and the Special 60th Anniversary Donostia Award going to director Oliver Stone. In 1969, Jones made his Broadway debut in John Osborne's A Patriot for M...


John Lurie to Return to Nitehawk Cinema for MEN IN ORBIT, Q&A and More, 4/17, 20 & 24
by Movies News Desk - April 01, 2013

After hosting a very special one-night event with the estimable John Lurie last November, at which Nitehawk Cinema screened three episodes of his cult-classic television series Fishing With John to a sold-out crowd, Nitehawk is thrilled to have Lurie back to present more episodes as well as the rare...


John Lurie Returns to Nitehawk Cinema for MEN IN ORBIT, Q&A and More, 4/17, 20 & 24
by Movies News Desk - April 17, 2013

After hosting a very special one-night event with the estimable John Lurie last November, at which Nitehawk Cinema screened three episodes of his cult-classic television series Fishing With John to a sold-out crowd, Nitehawk is thrilled to have Lurie back to present more episodes as well as the rare...


Tim Youd's Performance Exhibition of Elmore Leonard's GET SHORT Set for Art Week Miami, 12/4-8
by Tyler Peterson - November 07, 2013

New York, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Santa Ana and now Miami; Artist Tim Youd continues his ongoing series of durational performances with his re-typing of Elmore Leonard's crime fiction classic Get Shorty as part of his literary performance art exhibition at the Coagula Curatorial Gallery room 218...


Legendary Writer Elmore Leonard Dies at 87
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2013

Variety reports that legendary writer Elmore Leonard died this morning, Tuesday, August 20th at the age of 87 from complications from a stroke he recently suffered....


John Lurie to Return to Nitehawk Cinema for MEN IN ORBIT, Q&A and More, 4/17, 20 & 24
by Movies News Desk - April 01, 2013

After hosting a very special one-night event with the estimable John Lurie last November, at which Nitehawk Cinema screened three episodes of his cult-classic television series Fishing With John to a sold-out crowd, Nitehawk is thrilled to have Lurie back to present more episodes as well as the rare...


Bobby Slayton Set For Side Splitters This Weekend
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 31, 2011

A true 'comic's comic,' Bobby Slayton, often referred to as 'The Pitbull of Comedy,' has been performing his own intense style of stand-up comedy for over 20 years, becoming one of the best known, respected, and energetic comics working today....


Bobby Slayton Heading to Comedy Works Larimer Square, 5/28-30
by Tyler Peterson - April 29, 2015

A true 'comic's comic,' Bobby Slayton, often referred to as 'The Pitbull of Comedy,' has been performing his own intense style of stand-up comedy for over 20 years, becoming one of the best known, respected, and energetic comics working today. Acclaimed as 'Armed and Dangerous' by the NY Daily News ...


OU Welcomes Elmore Leonard, 11/28
by Kelsey Denette - November 21, 2012

Famed novelist and screenwriter Elmore Leonard will visit Oakland University for an evening of stories and discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Leonard will be joined by his son, Peter - also a novelist - for an entertaining look at 'The Family Business,' which includes all the novels, screenplays and ...


Natasha Leggero & Bobby Slayton Offer Comedy Sets Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015

Natasha Leggero is an accomplished actress, writer, and stand-up comedian whose garnered attention across film, television and the web.  Leggero created, wrote, produced and will star in the upcoming Comedy Central sitcom, Another Period. The series will premiere on June 23, running for 10 weeks and...


Barry Norman to Interview John Travolta Live in London's West End, Feb 16
by Tyler Peterson - February 04, 2014

Barry Norman, Britain's most respected and popular film critic, is announced today as the interviewer and host for A Conversation with John Travolta, when the global movie icon gets up close and personal on stage in London's West End on Sunday February 16....


Tiffany Haddish and Lil Rel Howery Join 24/7 ComedyFest at Orleans Arena
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2016

A night of laughter is in store as top comedians Billy Gardell, Jackie 'The Joke Man' Martling, Frank Caliendo and more join forces for the 24/7 ComedyFest at the Orleans Arena tonight, April 23....


Lenny Clarke, Bobby Slayton & More Set for Comix at Foxwoods' 'Nasty' Showcase Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2013

Comix At Foxwoods is set to bring the laughs with this special summer showcase, as they present a 'Nasty'-themed show featuring some of the most hilarious acts around. Comedians on hand for this special 8 p.m. performance tonight, July 31 will include Lenny Clarke, Bobby Slayton and Otto & George, w...


The Kilroys Showcases Female and Trans Writers with 3rd Annual 'THE LIST'
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2016

Continuing the fight to achieve gender parity in the American Theater, LA-based playwright/producer collective THE KILROYS has released its third annual list of industry-recommended new plays....


Hunter Hayes, Aloe Blacc Among TNT's CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON Performance Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2014

?Global box-office powerhouse Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, star of the upcoming TNTseries Wake Up Call, is set to ring in the holidays as host of TNT's annual music spectacular Christmas in Washington....


Anthony Bourdain to Host AMC's Second Annual MOB WEEK, Beg. 7/30
by Caryn Robbins - July 18, 2012

AMC announced today that Anthony Bourdain will host its second annual MOB WEEK airing Monday, July 30 through Sunday, August 5....


Full Cast Announced for THE NORMAL HEART Tour!
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2012

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater produces the 2011 Tony Award-winning production of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart, directed by George C. Wolfe. Wolfe, who directed the show's sold-out Broadway engagement last season, mounts the professional D.C.-area premiere of this production,...


Tiffany Haddish and Lil Rel Howery Join 24/7 ComedyFest at Orleans Arena
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016

A night of laughter is in store as top comedians Billy Gardell, Jackie 'The Joke Man' Martling, Frank Caliendo and more join forces for the 24/7 ComedyFest at the Orleans Arena on April 23....


TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN AUTHORS Set for Today at L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2013

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center celebrates Black History Month with two concurrent free events highlighting some of the cultural contributions African Americans have made to our society: A Tribute to African American Authors, in which renowned actors and ...


LUCKY STIFF, Starring Jason Alexander, Makes World Premiere at Montreal Film Festival Today
by Movies News Desk - August 22, 2014

LUCKY STIFF, the zany off-Broadway musical from Tony-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, comes to the big screen!...


EPIX to Present Reimagined Drama Series GET SHORTY in 2017
by Caryn Robbins - May 26, 2016

Premium TV network EPIX(R) announced today it will go into production on GET SHORTY from MGM Television....


THE NORMAL HEART Opens in D.C. Tonight, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2012

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater produces the 2011 Tony Award-winning production of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart, directed by George C. Wolfe. Wolfe, who directed the show's sold-out Broadway engagement last season, mounts the professional D.C.-area premiere of this production,...


LUCKY STIFF, Starring Jason Alexander, to World Premiere at Montreal Film Festival, 8/22
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 2014

LUCKY STIFF, the zany off-Broadway musical from Tony®-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, comes to the big screen!...


T.J. Miller Drops Out of 24/7 ComedyFest at Orleans Arena; New All-Star Lineup
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2016

A night of laughter is in store as top comedians Billy Gardell, Jackie 'The Joke Man' Martling Frank Caliendo and more join forces for the 24/7 ComedyFest at the Orleans Arena on April 23. There has been a change to the original lineup -- due to unforeseen circumstances, T.J. Miller will no longer b...






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