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INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

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As the first event to honor independent film exclusively, the Film Independent Spirit Awards has made a name for itself as the premier awards event for the independent film community. It's a celebration of the spirited pioneers who bring a unique vision to filmmaking. Currently in its 26th year, the show is as original as the films and filmmakers it honors.

The Spirit Awards will air on IFC on Saturday, February 23rd at 10/9c.

TFANA to Present Final Extension Of WAITING FOR GODOT Starring Michael Shannon & More Photo TFANA to Present Final Extension Of WAITING FOR GODOT Starring Michael Shannon & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 05, 2023

THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE announces final extension of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' starring Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks. Don't miss this critically acclaimed production running through December 23....


Quinta Brunson to Receive the ICG Publicists 2023 Television Showperson Award Photo Quinta Brunson to Receive the ICG Publicists 2023 Television Showperson Award
by Michael Major - January 30, 2023

Since its launch, Brunson and Abbott Elementary have garnered a slew of awards season wins and nominations. In 2022, the critically acclaimed series was nominated for seven  Primetime Emmy® Awards, winning three. Quinta received three Emmy nominations including one in the Outstanding Writing for a C...


Showtime & Bleeker Street Close New Output Deal Photo Showtime & Bleeker Street Close New Output Deal
by Michael Major - February 10, 2022

Showtime Networks Inc. and Bleecker Street have entered into a new and exclusive three-year output agreement, effective in March, under which SHOWTIME will exhibit high-profile Bleecker Street feature films across its on-air, on demand and streaming premium services. Check out the extensive list of ...


SAMANTHA BEE'S WITS END Announces Special Guests For July 9th Show At The Bell House Photo SAMANTHA BEE'S WITS END Announces Special Guests For July 9th Show At The Bell House
by A.A. Cristi - June 25, 2024

Samantha Bee's WITS END at The Bell House on July 9th will feature special guests Jon Glaser and Wyatt Cenac. Don't miss this exciting night of comedy and entertainment....


Austin Film Festival Announces Screenings of THE WHALE, ARMAGEDDON TIME, and More Photo Austin Film Festival Announces Screenings of THE WHALE, ARMAGEDDON TIME, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - September 10, 2022

Austin Film Festival (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing writers’ and filmmakers’ contributions to film, television, and new media, has announced that The Whale will serve as the festival’s Opening Night selection. Directed by Academy Award®-nominee Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Bl...


AGLIFF Reveals Retrospective Film And Queer Black Voices Recipients For PRISM 37 Photo AGLIFF Reveals Retrospective Film And Queer Black Voices Recipients For PRISM 37
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 09, 2024

aGLIFF revealed the recipients of the Retrospective Film and Queer Black Voices awards for PRISM 37, highlighting significant contributions to LGBTQ+ cinema and celebrating diverse storytelling. Learn more!...


Gay Men's Chorus Of Los Angeles 2023 GALA  Honors Mayor Karen Bass And Disney Concert Photo Gay Men's Chorus Of Los Angeles 2023 GALA  Honors Mayor Karen Bass And Disney Concerts 
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023

Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles will present the 2023 GALA on Sunday, June 25 at Walt Disney Concert Hall immediately following the 3:00 p.m. matinee performance of Disney PRIDE in Concert - a multimedia musical celebration featuring GMCLA's 200 singers, a 25-piece orchestra and stunning video proje...


Patricia Clarkson, Alex Lawther, Daryl McCormack, And Louisa Harland Join Brian Cox F Photo Patricia Clarkson, Alex Lawther, Daryl McCormack, And Louisa Harland Join Brian Cox For LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT West End
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2023

The new West End production of Eugene O'Neill's autobiographical magnum opus Long Day's Journey into Night led by Emmy-winner Brian Cox has added Golden Globe and Emmy-winner Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects) and more to its cast....


Jon Glaser Releases New Comedy Album Photo Jon Glaser Releases New Comedy Album
by Michael Major - November 02, 2023

JON GLASER (Delocated, Parks and Rec, Girls) has released his debut comedy album 'JON GLASER'S SOOTHING MEDITATIONS FOR THE SOLITARY DOG.' Glaser's album is the latest release in the PGF Records catalog which includes releases from Eugene Mirman, Bobcat Goldthwait, Maeve Higgins, and most recently, ...


Wayne Brady & More to be Featured in Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles 45th Season Photo Wayne Brady & More to be Featured in Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles 45th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 14, 2023

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles has revealed its 2023-2024 Season, which is now in its 45th year....


Lili Reinhart, Carey Mulligan, Dede Gardner & More Announced as Honorees for 2022 WIF Photo Lili Reinhart, Carey Mulligan, Dede Gardner & More Announced as Honorees for 2022 WIF Honors
by Michael Major - September 29, 2022

They will join the women previously announced to receive Crystal Awards—”Abbott Elementary” creator Quinta Brunson, “The Woman King” director Gina Prince-Bythewood, and “Don’t Worry Darling” writer and director Katie Silberman and Olivia Wilde—as well as Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award recipient Micha...


BWW Interview: Groundlings Alum Jim Rash Always Comes Back to COOKIN' WITH GAS Photo BWW Interview: Groundlings Alum Jim Rash Always Comes Back to COOKIN' WITH GAS
by Gil Kaan - December 31, 2021

Groundlings alum/Oscar winner Jim Rash will be guesting in The Groundlings’ January 6th edition of COOKIN’ WITH GAS. The actor/comedian/filmmaker took a moment from the set of Bros to answer a few of my Groundlings and Oscar queries....


Preview Performances of DES MOINES at Theatre for a New Audience Rescheduled to Due C Photo Preview Performances of DES MOINES at Theatre for a New Audience Rescheduled to Due Covid
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 28, 2022

Due to Covid cases within the company, Theatre for a New Audience is canceling five preview performances of the Off-Broadway premiere of iconic American writer Denis Johnson's Des Moines, directed by Arin Arbus and featuring Johanna Day, Arliss Howard, Hari Nef, Michael Shannon, and Heather Alicia S...


Austin Film Festival Announces Screenings of THE WHALE, ARMAGEDDON TIME, and More Photo Austin Film Festival Announces Screenings of THE WHALE, ARMAGEDDON TIME, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - September 10, 2022

Austin Film Festival (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing writers’ and filmmakers’ contributions to film, television, and new media, has announced that The Whale will serve as the festival’s Opening Night selection. Directed by Academy Award®-nominee Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Bl...


Deaf West Theatre to Adapt Best Picture Oscar Nominee CODA Into a Stage Musical Photo Deaf West Theatre to Adapt Best Picture Oscar Nominee CODA Into a Stage Musical
by Michael Major - March 23, 2022

Vendôme Pictures and Pathé Films has announced they are partnering with Tony Award-winning Deaf West Theatre (DJ Kurs, Artistic Director) to develop the stage musical adaptation of the Academy Award-nominated, smash hit film CODA. The film also made history being the first predominantly deaf cast to...


Jeremy O. Harris to Launch New Writing Residency SUBSTRATUM Photo Jeremy O. Harris to Launch New Writing Residency SUBSTRATUM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2023

Tony Award®-nominated and Obie-winning playwright, actor, and producer Jeremy O. Harris is launching Substratum, his inaugural writer's residency through the support of Gucci. T...


Filmmaker Elegance Bratton to Receive Inaugural Coolidge Breakthrough Artist Award Photo Filmmaker Elegance Bratton to Receive Inaugural Coolidge Breakthrough Artist Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2023

The Coolidge Corner Theatre has announced award-winning and boundary-breaking director, writer and producer Elegance Bratton (Pier Kids, The Inspection) as the inaugural recipient of The Coolidge Breakthrough Artist Award. ...


Nicholas Galitzine & Taylor Zakhar Perez Join Matthew López's RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE Photo Nicholas Galitzine & Taylor Zakhar Perez Join Matthew López's RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE
by Michael Major - June 01, 2022

Marking his feature directorial debut, Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López (The Inheritance) will direct the film and adapt the script from McQuiston’s novel. Find out who will star and everything we know about the film. ...


Jury Revealed for Geena Davis' 8th Annual Bentonville Film Festival Photo Jury Revealed for Geena Davis' 8th Annual Bentonville Film Festival
by Marissa Tomeo - May 04, 2022

Today, The Bentonville Film Festival unveiled their distinguished Competition Jury, singularly dedicated to inclusive representation in media and entertainment. The festival, produced by the BFFoundation and chaired by Academy Award-winning Actor Geena Davis, will take place in-person June 22-26 and...


Photos: Go Inside the London Screening of POACHER, Starring Alia Bhatt Photo Photos: Go Inside the London Screening of POACHER, Starring Alia Bhatt
by Blair Ingenthron - February 18, 2024

The upcoming Amazon Original Poacher held a special screening in London. Written, created, and directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta and produced by QC Entertainment, Poacher features an accomplished ensemble cast including Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya. C...


Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE Headed to Broadway as Part of Second Stage's Fall Seas Photo Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE Headed to Broadway as Part of Second Stage's Fall Season
by Stephi Wild - June 25, 2024

Leslye Headland's Cult of Love is headed to Broadway later this year as part of Second Stage Theater's upcoming fall season. Additionally, Donald Margulies’ Lunar Eclipse will open off-Broadway this fall....


Showtime to Premiere SPECTOR Documentary in November Photo Showtime to Premiere SPECTOR Documentary in November
by Michael Major - September 27, 2022

SPECTOR is a four-part documentary series produced by Lightbox from directors Sheena M. Joyce and Don Argott (Framing John Delorean, Believer) about enigmatic, legendary music producer Phil Spector and what happened on the fateful night of February 3, 2003 when actress Lana Clarkson was shot dead in...


terraNOVA Collective Presents Daniel Kitrosser's HANNAH + THE HEALING STONE Photo terraNOVA Collective Presents Daniel Kitrosser's HANNAH + THE HEALING STONE
by A.A. Cristi - August 15, 2022

​​​​​​​ terraNOVA Collective is back to present hometown and award-winning playwright and screenwriter, Dan Kitrosser's Hannah + The Healing Stone....


What's New On Max This January 2024 Photo What's New On Max This January 2024
by Michael Major - December 21, 2023

Find out what's new on Max this January, including the Debut of HBO Original “True Detective: Night Country” and Max Original “On the Roam,” New Seasons Of Max Original “Sort Of,' HBO Original “Real Time with Bill Maher,” And Adult Swim's “Rick and Morty,” And Debut of HBO Original Documentary “Goin...


Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles New Season To Celebrate Motown, Women, And The Music Photo Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles New Season To Celebrate Motown, Women, And The Music of Disney!
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2022

Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles has announcef its extraordinary Season 44, which celebrates Motown, women, and the music of Disney. GMCLA is thrilled to return to Glendale's Alex Theatre for the first two concerts of the season, starting with an all-new wintertime tradition: A Motown Holiday, featur...






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