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BWW Blog: Sherz Aletaha of Off-Broadway's DISASTER! - Every Cast Has One Bad Apple
by Guest Blogger: Sherz Aletaha - January 14, 2014

Alright guys, real talk. There's a certain cast member who needs to be called out....


Unlinear.tv Premieres Interactive Series UNTITLED MURDER PROJECT 2.0 Today
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013

Unlinear.tv announces Untitled Murder Project 2.0, a 49-episode interactive murder mystery available online starting today, 10/10/2013 from The Story of Luke writer/director Alonso Mayo and producer Nina Leidersdorff....


New Featurette On Hanks, Thompson & Disney In SAVING MR. BANKS
by Pat Cerasaro - November 11, 2013

Highly anticipated new historically-based Disney feature film SAVING MR. BANKS is the first dramatic depiction of the man behind the house of mouse presented by the company itself and who better than recent LUCKY GUY Broadway leading man to essay the role of Walt?!...


National Yiddish Theatre – Folksbiene Launches Indiegogo to Fund New Education Initiative
by Tyler Peterson - January 23, 2014

The 99-Year Old National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene has launched its first ever crowdsourcing campaign. Hosted on Indiegogo, the purpose of this fundraising enterprise is to fund a new educational initiative in bringing students to its upcoming musical the critically-acclaimed production of THE ME...


Playwright Chris Boal to Pen ZORRO Reboot
by Movies News Desk - March 06, 2014

Deadline writes that playwright Chris Boal has signed on to script Sony Pictures' ZORRO reboot....


HEAVEN ON EARTH Gets Up Close and Personal With One of Australia's Top Psychics
by Christina Mancuso - July 22, 2014

Sydney, Australia...


A&E to Present Special Live Event BATES MOTEL: AFTER HOURS, 3/3
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2014

A&E Network announces 'Bates Motel: After Hours,” a live half-hour special event bringing the highly engaged “Bates Motel” community to life as fans interact with the show's stars and creators sharing behind-the-scenes analysis and exclusive content....


VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Chats ZERO DARK THIRTY on 'David Letterman'
by Caryn Robbins - January 08, 2013

ZERO DARK THIRTY star Jessica Chastain appeared on last night's 'Late Show With David Letterman' to discuss her latest film. Check out a clip below!...


Great American Country Airs CMA AWARDS Red Carpet Pre-Show Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 06, 2013

The annual CMA Awards is 'Country Music's Biggest Night(TM),' and Great American Country will broadcast the excitement, glitz and glam with the exclusive red carpet pre-show, carried Live Nationally. CMA Awards Red Carpet Live premieres tonight, November 6, 7:00 p.m./ET. Great American Country perso...


J.K. Rowling Releases Story Details Behind Dolores Umbridge on Pottermore.com
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2014

Today, J.K. Rowling released a new tale from the Harry Potter universe exclusively for Halloween....


Italian Crooner Seeks to Reinvent Himself with Kickstarter Campaign
by Caryn Robbins - March 24, 2014

After a seven-year hiatus, international recording star and Italian crooner-turned-jazz-singer Gino Federici – now known as Don Gino – has reinvented himself....


Anne Hathaway Wants to Headline CATWOMAN Film
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 09, 2014

Anne Hathaway recently revealed that with all of the upcoming superhero movies featuring strong female leads, she would love to star in a Catwoman film of her own....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'The Serpent' Episode of ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME IN WONDERLAND
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2013

On the next episode of ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME IN WONDERLAND titled 'The Serpent', when the Knave's life is in danger, Alice has to make the tough decision on whether to use one of her three precious wishes...


RSC to Present Staged Reading of THOMAS OF WOODSTOCK, 20 Dec
by Tyler Peterson - November 12, 2013

The Elizabethan play Thomas of Woodstock will have a rehearsed reading on stage at the Barbican during the RSC's run of Gregory Doran's production of Richard II next month....


VIDEO: First Look - Tom Hanks in Two New Clips from SAVING MR. BANKS
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2013

Walt Disney Pictures has released two new clips from the highly anticipated film SAVING MR. BANKS, hitting theaters on December 20, 2013! Get a first look below!...


Depot Players Open A HIGHER PLACE IN HEAVEN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2014

The Wetumpka Depot Players will celebrate 'family' this fall, both on and off stage, with Pamela Parker's play A Higher Place in Heaven. Directed by Kim Mason, the compelling story centers on unlikely friendships and family secrets. The prequel to Depot audience favorite, Second Samuel, the play te...


A&E's BATE MOTEL Opens for Business with 4.6 Million Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - March 19, 2013

The premiere of A&E Network's new original scripted drama series, "Bates Motel," was watched by 4.6 million total viewers, 2.5 million adults 25-54 and 2.4 million adults 18-49 on premiere night....


US & Wattpad to Debut DIG Prequel
by Tyler Peterson - July 23, 2014

In a first of its kind collaboration, USA Network and Wattpad, the world's largest social community of readers and writers, announced a partnership to release the prequel to the much-anticipated event series DIG. Premiering this fall, DIG is created and executive produced by Tim Kring ('Heroes') and...


Debut Novel THE HYPOCRITES is Released
by Christina Mancuso - March 25, 2014

Small towns usually hold the biggest secrets. Behind the friendly smiles and the well-kept lawns of Hempstead, Kansas is a large cannabis underground. 'The Hypocrites: A Novel in Short Stories' by Mara K. Eton exposes the gritty inner workings of the town's secret cannabis operations by compiling th...


Syfy Announces PLAY THE GAME. JOIN THE SHOW Contest for DEFIANCE Season 2
by Tyler Peterson - July 08, 2013

Syfy and Trion Worlds today announced a new contest that brings a gamer into the television world of Defiance, the groundbreaking online open world shooter and hit television series on Syfy. The “Play the Game. Join the Show.” in-game contest pits players against the game's Arkfall events to see who...


BET Networks to Air THE BACK STORY: 12 YEARS A SLAVE Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2013

BET NETWORKS PRESENTS AN EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL - 'THE BACK STORY: 12 YEARS A SLAVE' - THE STARS EXPLORE THE HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FILM...


Name Change: Syfy's NOTORIOUS HAUNTINGS Becomes KILLER CONTRACTS
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2013

Syfy announced today that its upcoming original relaity series NOTORIOUS HAUNTINGS, has been renamed KILLER CONRACT. The series premiere date remains Tuesday, July 16 at 10 PM ET/PT....


Dino Petting Zoo to Roar Into Concord's Capitol Center, 4/14
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2013

Have you ever petted a dinosaur? Would you like to? Families will have the opportunity to feed, water and play with a variety of creatures straight from the prehistoric era right at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Sunday, April 14, 1pm & 4pm....


Kenny Johnson Returns to BATES MOTEL as Series Regular
by Courtnie Mele - July 26, 2014

According to Entertainment Weekly, it was announced at Comic-Con on Friday that Caleb, played by Kenny Johnson, will be returning to Bates Motel as a series regular. Norma revealed in the last season that Caleb is her estranged brother who raped and impregnated her with Dylan. While he only appeared...


VIDEO: International Trailer for 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE
by Tyler Peterson - August 14, 2013

Warner Bros has released the first international trailer for 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE. 'Man of Steel's Zack Snyder returns to produce the comic book sequel based on Frank Miller's graphic novel Xerses. Check it out below!...






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