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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.

Josefina Lopez Appears at 10th Anniversary Screening of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Today, 9/6
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2012

The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre and Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival will present an evening celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the award-winning film "Real Women Have Curves" with special guest, Josefina Lopez, today, September 6, 2012....


Josefina Lopez Appears at 10th Anniversary Screening of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Today, 9/6
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2012

The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre and Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival will present an evening celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the award-winning film "Real Women Have Curves" with special guest, Josefina Lopez, today, September 6, 2012....


DOWNTON ABBEY Star Dan Stevens to Join Jessica Chastain & David Strathairn in THE HEIRESS on Broadway - October 2012!
by Robert Diamond - May 14, 2012

Downton Abbey meets Broadway! BWW can report that Dan Stevens, star of the Golden Globe-winning series "Downton Abbey," will play the role of "Morris Townsend" opposite Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain (Catherine Sloper) and Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner David Strathairn (Dr. Aus...


VIDEO: Andy Samberg Perpares to Host INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS on IFC
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2013

Indie films expand your perception of what is possible and in this new IFC clip airing tomorrow, Film Independent Spirit Awards host Andy Samberg takes it to the extreme. Get a first look at the SNL comic prepares to host the SPIRIT AWARDS, airing February 23 at 10:00 pm/ET on IFC....


Film Independent To Offer TWILIGHT SAGA Fans 'Ultimate Red Carpet World Premiere' Experience
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2012

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards and Los Angeles Film Festival, announced it will bring TWILIGHT SAGA fans a once in a lifetime experience when it auctions off a VIP package for the upcoming red carpet world premiere of Summit Enterta...


Joel McHale Set to Host AMERICAN GIVING AWARDS , 12/8
by Claire Hannum - November 09, 2012

Joel McHale (NBC's COMMUNITY, THE SOUP) will host the second-annual AMERICAN GIVING AWARDS (AGAs) presented by Chase on Saturday, December 8 (8-10 p.m. ET) on NBC from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, CA....


Director Ira Sachs to Appear at KEEP THE LIGHTS ON Screening at NYC's Cinema Village, 12/21 & 22
by Movies News Desk - December 18, 2012

KEEP THE LIGHTS ON, nominated for four Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature, Best Director (Ira Sachs), Best Actor (Thure Lindhardt), and Best Screenplay (Ira Sachs & Mauricio Zacharias), returns to New York's Cinema Village beginning Friday, December 21. Director Ira Sachs will be in a...


Rubicon Theatre Teams with Ventura Film Society to Screen OT: OUR TOWN Doc, 3/4
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2013

Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura partners with Downtown Ventura Partners improvement district and the Ventura Film Society to present a one-night-only screening of the award-winning documentary 'OT: OUR TOWN,' playing at the Century 10 Downtown Theatre, 555 E. Main Street, in the Downtown Cultural...


Anna Kendrick, Zoe Saldana to Announce 2013 Spirit Award Nominees, 11/27
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2012

Film Independent Co-Presidents Sean Mc Manus and Josh Welsh jointly announced today this year's 2013 Spirit Award nominees will be presented by actors Anna Kendrick (End Of Watch, Up In The Air), Zoe Saldana (Star Trek, Out Of The Furnace), and Common (Just Wright, Smokin' Aces) in a press conferenc...


Tracy Letts and Kelly Reilly Join LOVE IS STRANGE Indie Film
by Movies News Desk - February 15, 2013

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts will join Ira Sachs's indie film LOVE IS STRANGE from Parts & Labor, alongside Kelly Reilly, Michael Gambon and Alfred Molina. Production is slated to begin in New York City this summer....


2012 TONY AWARDS Among Writers Guild of America Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2012

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2012 season. The winners will be honored at the 2013 Writers Guild Awards o...


BWW Interviews - Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks Guest Spot on Tonight's SMASH
by Caryn Robbins - February 26, 2013

Talented actress Sheryl Lee Ralph spoke about returning to her Broadway roots on tonight's episode of SMASH....


TARANTINO XX: 8-Film Collection Comes to Blu-ray Disc Today
by Movies News Desk - November 20, 2012

Celebrating Quentin Tarantino's legendary filmmaking, Lionsgate and Miramax are proud to present the TARANTINO XX: 8-Film Collection, arriving on Blu-ray Disc today, November 20th....


Comedy Central Stages Two Free Summer Concerts in NYC, 6/20 & 24
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2012

Free outdoor stand-up comedy just got twice as cool. COMEDY CENTRAL Live® is marking its sixth consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation by expanding its successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park, adding a second free event in Brooklyn's Red Hook Park....


Director Ira Sachs to Appear at KEEP THE LIGHTS ON Screening at NYC's Cinema Village, 12/21 & 22
by Movies News Desk - December 18, 2012

KEEP THE LIGHTS ON, nominated for four Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature, Best Director (Ira Sachs), Best Actor (Thure Lindhardt), and Best Screenplay (Ira Sachs & Mauricio Zacharias), returns to New York's Cinema Village beginning Friday, December 21. Director Ira Sachs will be in a...


Liam Neeson to Star in A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2012

Following the partnership on Ron Howard's RUSH, also to be released through Cross Creek's distribution deal with Universal Pictures, the first film being produced and financed under this new far reaching arrangement is the thriller A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES starring Liam Neeson (TAKEN)....


InDepth InterView: John Waters Talks HAIRSPRAY: IN CONCERT, HAIRSPRAY 2, Favorite Movie Musicals & More
by Pat Cerasaro - January 19, 2013

Today we are talking to the proud "Pope Of Trash" himself - the iconic writer/director of such seminal cinematic entries as cult classics PINK FLAMINGOS, FEMALE TROUBLE, DESPERATE LIVING, HAIRSPRAY, CRY BABY, SERIAL MOM, CECIL B. DEMENTED, A DIRTY SHAME and many more - the one and only John Waters. ...


Ruskin Group Theatre Extends SIDEWAYS THE PLAY thru Oct 28
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2012

SIDEWAYS THE PLAY by Rex Pickett has extended its world premiere staging at Ruskin Group Theatre, running Fridays-Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm extended through October 28, 2012 (no performances 9/28-9/30)....


2012 TONY AWARDS Among Writers Guild of America Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2012

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2012 season. The winners will be honored at the 2013 Writers Guild Awards o...


Comedy Central Stages Two Free Summer Concerts in NYC, 6/20 & 24
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2012

Free outdoor stand-up comedy just got twice as cool. COMEDY CENTRAL Live® is marking its sixth consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation by expanding its successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park, adding a second free event in Brooklyn's Red Hook Park....


Photo Flash: Josefina Lopez and More at 10th Anniversary Celebration of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2012

Josefina Lopez, the creator, author, playwright and co-screenwriter of "Real Women Have Curves" appeared at a 10th Anniversary celebration of the award-winning film, directed by Patricia Cardoso, co-written by George LaVoo, starring America Ferrera, Lupe Ontiveros and George Lopez held at the Americ...


BWW Interviews - Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks Guest Spot on Tonight's SMASH
by Caryn Robbins - February 26, 2013

Talented actress Sheryl Lee Ralph spoke about returning to her Broadway roots on tonight's episode of SMASH....


Joel McHale Hosts AMERICAN GIVING AWARDS Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 08, 2012

Joel McHale (NBC's COMMUNITY, THE SOUP) will host the second-annual AMERICAN GIVING AWARDS (AGAs) presented by Chase tonight, December 8 (8-10 p.m. ET) on NBC from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif....


Ruskin Group Theatre's SIDEWAYS THE PLAY Extends Through 11/17
by Kelsey Denette - October 30, 2012

Adapted by Rex Pickett from his own novel, SIDEWAYS THE PLAY is the story of two friends - Miles and Jack - and their journey across the Santa Ynez wine country, on one last blowout trip before Jack gets married. Miles and Jack must face their uncertain futures…just as soon as they figure out how to...


InDepth InterView: John Waters Talks HAIRSPRAY: IN CONCERT, HAIRSPRAY 2, Favorite Movie Musicals & More
by Pat Cerasaro - January 19, 2013

Today we are talking to the proud "Pope Of Trash" himself - the iconic writer/director of such seminal cinematic entries as cult classics PINK FLAMINGOS, FEMALE TROUBLE, DESPERATE LIVING, HAIRSPRAY, CRY BABY, SERIAL MOM, CECIL B. DEMENTED, A DIRTY SHAME and many more - the one and only John Waters. ...






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