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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...


Goodman Theatre And Playwrights Horizons Partner For FAR FROM HEAVEN Musical?
by Charlie Piane - January 04, 2011

Playwrights Horizons announced in December that it had commissioned 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 Awar...


James Franco, Natalie Portman, et al. Win Independent Spirit Awards
by Lauren Wolman - February 27, 2011

The Independent Spirit Awards were held on Saturday in Santa Monica, California, where stage vet Natalie Portman won the title of Best Actress for her work in 'Black Swan.' The film was also named Best Picture and earned an award for best director, Darren Aronofksy....


Kelli O'Hara to Star in New FAR FROM HEAVEN Musical at Williamstown Theatre Festival This Summer
by Jessica Lewis - February 24, 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...


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....


UCPAC Screens ENTRE NOS 2/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 16, 2011

The Union City Performing Arts Center - UCPAC and Indiepix Films proudly present a screening of the multi-award winning feature film ENTRE NOS on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Union City Performing Arts Center located at 2500 Kennedy Boulevard in Union City....


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....


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....


People's Choice Awards Set for January 5 on CBS
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2011

The PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS, in which fans honor their favorites in movies, music and television, will be broadcast Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network....


The Daily Show Correspondent Wyatt Cenac Goes Solo
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2011

Wyatt Cenac goes from correspondent to center stage in his first-ever one-hour stand-up special, 'Wyatt Cenac: Comedy Person' debuting Saturday, May 14 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT....


STAGE TUBE: Bening, Rubin-Vega et al. Garner Independent Film Spirit Award Noms.
by Jessica Lewis - November 30, 2010

Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced nominations this morning for the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Eva Mendes and Jeremy Renner served as presenters and 2011 Spirit Awards host Joel McHale was also on ...


UCPAC Screens ENTRE NOS 2/24
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2011

The Union City Performing Arts Center - UCPAC and Indiepix Films proudly present a screening of the multi-award winning feature film ENTRE NOS on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Union City Performing Arts Center located at 2500 Kennedy Boulevard in Union City....


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....


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...


GREY GARDENS' Frankel & Korie Team with Greenberg for FAR FROM HEAVEN Musical at Playwrights Horizons
by Jessica Lewis - December 17, 2010

Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) announced today that it has commissioned 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...


Photo Coverage: Red Carpet Arrivals at the 2011 Spirit Awards
by Robert Diamond - February 28, 2011

The Independent Spirit Awards were held on Saturday in Santa Monica, California, where stage vet Natalie Portman won the title of Best Actress for her work in 'Black Swan.' The film was also named Best Picture and earned an award for best director, Darren Aronofksy....


GLEE, Lynch, Harris, et al. Win 2011 People's Choice Awards!
by Charlie Piane - January 06, 2011

The winners of the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2011 were announced during the live broadcast at the Nokia Theater, L.A. Live on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. ...


Diggs, Margulies, GLEE, Neil Patrick Harris & More Earn 2011 People's Choice Noms.
by Jessica Lewis - November 09, 2010

The nominees for the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2011 were announced this morning by Malin Akerman ('27 Dresses,' 'Watchmen'), Michael Chiklis, ('No Ordinary Family'), Zachary Levi ('Chuck'), AnnaLynne McCord ('90210'), Jeff Probst ('Survivor') and Audrina Patridge ('The Hills'), along with host Queen La...


Dark Nights at The New Group Presents Talking Taboos 11/6
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2011

In its continuing series Dark Nights, The New Group welcomes filmmaker Todd Solondz in conversation with playwright Thomas Bradshaw. ...


Photo Coverage: 2012 Starry Spirit Awards Red Carpet - Zac Efron, Michelle WIlliams & More!
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. Winners included C...


Photo Coverage: Red Carpet Arrivals at the 2011 Spirit Awards
by Robert Diamond - February 28, 2011

The Independent Spirit Awards were held on Saturday in Santa Monica, California, where stage vet Natalie Portman won the title of Best Actress for her work in 'Black Swan.' The film was also named Best Picture and earned an award for best director, Darren Aronofksy....


BEHANDING's Mackie Joins Hugh Jackman in 'Real Steel' Film
by Emily Faye Oakley - May 12, 2010

Anthony Mackie, who can currently be seen on Broadway in A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE, will join Hugh Jackman in the forthcoming film 'Real Steel.' The film is set for a release in November 2011....


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...


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...


Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, et al. Win Spirit Awards
by Jennie Mamary - February 26, 2012

The 27th annual Independent Spirit Awards were held in Santa Monica yesterday. The event was hosted by actor Seth Rogen. ...






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