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INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS - PAGE 12

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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.

FAR FROM HEAVEN Musical to Play Williamstown Theater Festival This Summer; Opens Off-Broadway in 2013
by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2012

According to the New York Times, Playwrights Horizons will present FAR FROM HEAVEN, a new musical with book by Tony Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain), music by Tony Award nominee Scott Frankel (Grey Gardens) and lyrics by Tony Award...


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....


Photo Flash: THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA At Almeida Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 25, 2012

Bijan Sheibani directs Federico Garcia Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba running at the Almeida Theatre from 19 January - 10 March 2012....


Ed Helms, Kate Beckinsale et al to Present at 2012 Spirit Awards, 2/25
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2012

As first reported on The Hollywood Reporter, Anne Heche, Ed Helms and Kate Beckinsale will be presenting at the 2012 Film Independent's Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 25th. Actor Seth Rogen will serve as host of the ceremony to be held in Santa Monica, CA....


Nominations Announced for 2012 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2011

Nominees for PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2012 were announced this morning at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills by Elisha Cuthbert ('Happy Endings'), Julianne Hough ('Footloose'), Joe Jonas (The Jonas Brothers), Jennifer Morrison ('Once Upon A Time'), Sharon Osbourne ('The Talk') and Busy Philip...


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)....


David Strathairn Joins Jessica Chastain in Broadway's THE HEIRESS this Fall
by Jessica Lewis - March 15, 2012

Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner David Strathairn (Dr. Austin Sloper) will join Academy Award® nominee Jessica Chastain (Catherine Sloper) in the Tony Award®-winning play The Heiress. Written by Ruth Goetz & Augustus Goetz, The Heiress will be directed by Tony Award® nominated playwrigh...


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)....


Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis to Star in 'Mad Men' Creator's Directorial Debut
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2012

Gilbert Films announced today that their next theatrical film project, YOU ARE HERE, will start production in May 2012 in North Carolina. The film, written and to be directed by Matthew Weiner (creator of Emmy and Golden Globe winning series MAD MEN, writer/executive producer of THE SOPRANOS) will s...


Zooey Deschanel, Joel Mchale to Co-Host 2012 Writers Guild Awards' Show, 2/19
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012

The Writers Guild of America, West has tapped Zooey Deschanel (New Girl, [500] Days of Summer) and Joel McHale (Community, The Soup) to co-host the WGAW's 2012 Writers Guild Awards L.A. show on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at the Hollywood Palladium....


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....


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...


Judith Ivey Joins Jessica Chastain, David Strathairn & Dan Stevens in Broadway-Bound THE HEIRESS
by Nicole Rosky - July 09, 2012

Tony Award® winner Judith Ivey joins Academy Award® nominee Jessica Chastain, Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner David Strathairn and the leading man of "Downton Abbey" Dan Stevens in a new production of the unforgettable drama and Tony Award® winning play The Heiress. Written by Ruth & A...


Kelli O'Hara, Tony Yazbeck and More Star in Williamstown Theatre Festival's FAR FROM HEAVEN, Opening 7/19
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2012

Playwrights Horizons presents FAR FROM HEAVEN, a new musical with book by Tony Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain), music by Tony Award nominee Scott Frankel (Grey Gardens) and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Michael Korie (Grey Gardens,...


STAGE TUBE: Kelli O'Hara in Rehearsals For Williamstown's FAR FROM HEAVEN
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2012

FAR FROM HEAVEN began an engagement at the Williamstown Theatre Festival on the mainstage on July 19 and will run through July 29, 2012. Get a behind-the-scenes look (and listen) to the wonderful score and talented cast in rehearsals below!...


REASONS TO BE PRETTY Concludes Philadelphia Theatre Company's Season, Now thru 6/24
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012

Reasons to be Pretty by Neil LaBute concludes Philadelphia Theatre Company's 2011-2012 season tonight May 25 through June 24 at PTC's home at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets). Directed byMaria Mileaf, the ensemble cast features Paul Felder, James McMenamin, Genevieve Perrier,...


Daniel Radcliffe, Hugh Jackman, et al. Nominated for 2012 People's Choice Awards
by Nicole Rosky - November 08, 2011

Nominees for PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2012 were announced this morning at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills by Elisha Cuthbert ('Happy Endings'), Julianne Hough ('Footloose'), Joe Jonas (The Jonas Brothers), Jennifer Morrison ('Once Upon A Time'), Sharon Osbourne ('The Talk') and Busy Philip...


Comedy Central Stages Free Summer Concert in NYC Tonight, 6/24
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 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....


THE BIG BANG THEORY'S Kaley Cuoco to Host 'People's Choice Awards' 2012
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2011

Kaley Cuoco, star of CBS's 'The Big Bang Theory' will host PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2012, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network...


Kelli O'Hara, Tony Yazbeck and More Star in Williamstown Theatre Festival's FAR FROM HEAVEN, Opening 7/19
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2012

Playwrights Horizons presents FAR FROM HEAVEN, a new musical with book by Tony Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain), music by Tony Award nominee Scott Frankel (Grey Gardens) and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Michael Korie (Grey Gardens,...


Josefina Lopez to Appear at 10th Anniversary Screening of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, 9/6
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 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, on Thursday, September 6, 2012....


Bryan Batt and Patricia Clarkson Lead LOVE LETTERS to Benefit The Actors Fund, 2/13
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2012

The Actors Fund, the nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, will present a benefit reading of A. R. Gurney's classic Love Letters starring Patricia Clarkson and Bryan Batt. This one night only event, just in time for Valentine's Day,...


TAKE SHELTER Comes to DVD
by Movies News Desk - February 14, 2012

TAKE SHELTER, which captured two top prizes at this year's Cannes Film Festival and went on to receive glowing reviews from film critics, debuts February 14th on DVD from Sony Pictures Classics and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment....


Photo Coverage: Christopher Plummer & More Win Big at the 2012 Spirit Awards
by Jessica Lewis - February 27, 2012

Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, held its annual honors yesterday, February 25, in Santa Monica. Hosted by Seth Rogan, the awards ceremony premiered later that night at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on IFC....






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