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Photo Flash: Harry Melling, Indira Varma and More at THE HOTHOUSE's West End Opening
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2013

Harold Pinter's macabre tragicomedy returns to London's West End in this new production directed by Jamie Lloyd (Donmar's Passion, Broadway's Cyrano de Bergerac, National Theatre's She Stoops to Conquer, Royal Court's The Pride). It follows the critically acclaimed and sold out Macbeth, starring Jam...


Ben Foster and Robin Wright Are Engaged!
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2013

Life & Style Weekly reports that Broadway alum Ben Foster, 33, is engaged to screen actress Robin Wright, 47. This will be Foster's first marriage and Wright's third....


James McAvoy to Play Title Role in Traf Transformed's MACBETH at Trafalgar Studio, Feb 9-April 27
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2012

According to the Daily Mail, James McAvoy will play Macbeth in a production by new West End theatre company Traf Transformed, headed by Jamie Lloyd. Macbeth will play Feb 9 through April 27, 2013....


HBO Sports Debuts New Documentary Series STATE OF PLAY Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 04, 2013

HBO Sports and executive producers Peter Berg and Sarah Aubrey will team up again for an innovative new documentary film series, it was announced today by HBO....


EMPEROR's Original Soundtrack Set for Digital Release Next Week, 3/5
by Tyler Peterson - February 26, 2013

Lakeshore Records will release the Emperor – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally on March 5, 2013. Alex Heffes (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play) composed the original score....


2Cents Theatre Group Stages RENT and PRIVATE EYES in Rep, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013

2Cents Theatre Group has announced its production of Rent, Jonathan Larson's legendary Broadway smash hit, which is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Directed by Kristen Boule, with musical direction by Morgan Fitch, Rent is set to open today, May 24. Private Eyes by Steven Dietz, directed by Sh...


92Y Hosts Julie Taymor for FROM STAGE TO SCREEN AND BACK AGAIN with Harry Lennix Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2013

Julie Taymor, the Oscar and Tony Award-winning director of film, theatre and opera comes to 92Y tonight, November 17 to talk about her work in a conversation moderated by actor Harry Lennix, who received a Golden Satellite Award in Taymor's Titus....


Simon Stephens Opens TURNING THE PAGE: CREATIVE NEW WRITING Conference Today
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013

Simon Stephens will deliver the keynote platform at conference 'Turning the Page: Creating New Writing (1945-2013)' at the University of Reading today, September 13th 2013....


Kneehigh to Return to St. Ann's Warehouse with THE WILD BRIDE, 2/23-3/17
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2013

St. Ann's Warehouse welcomes back Kneehigh and director Emma Rice for the New York premiere of The Wild Bride. In this adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'The Girl Without Hands,' narrated by Satan himself, a father accidentally sells his daughter to the Devil. When our heroine cleverly esc...


Starz Greenlights Second Season of Original Series DA VINCI'S DEMONS
by Caryn Robbins - April 17, 2013

Starz Chief Executive Officer, Chris Albrecht, announced a second season order for the STARZ Original series, DA VINCI'S DEMONS, following its recent record-setting first season weekend debut on STARZ on Friday, April 12....


James McAvoy Plays Title Role in Traf Transformed's MACBETH at Trafalgar Studio, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2013

James McAvoy will play Macbeth in a production by new West End theatre company Traf Transformed, headed by Jamie Lloyd. Macbeth will play tonight, Feb 9 through April 27, 2013....


Ben Affleck to Direct, Star in Geopolitical Thriller for Warner Bros.
by Tyler Peterson - October 25, 2013

The big-budget film follows a group of mercenaries who are contracted to assassinate an African warlord. Per the report, 'the film is both an action movie and an examination of the moral ambiguities of how philanthropy and foreign assistance veers into modern day neocolonialism. It also tracks how i...


James McAvoy Joins Daniel Radcliffe for Fox's FRANKENSTEIN Resurrection
by Tyler Peterson - July 25, 2013

According to Deadline, James McAvoy is set to play 'Victor Von Frankenstein' in Fox's upcoming adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel FRANKENSTEIN - opposite Daniel Radcliffe's 'Igor.'...


MadLab Theatre Presents TODAY'S THE DAY: A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS LANE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2013

In April of this year, MadLab Theatre lost one of its original and most original leaders when Chris Lane passed away. Now they honor Chris, the Actor, Director, Improviser Rock star, Teacher, and Friend, the only way they know how. And that's by putting on a show, 'Today's the Day: A Tribute to Chri...


Photo Coverage: THE HOTHOUSE Starring Simon Russell Beale!
by Carrie Dunn - May 07, 2013

John Heffernan (Lush), Harry Melling (Lamb), Clive Rowe (Tubb), Christopher Timothy (Lobb) and Indira Varma (Miss Cutts) will join the previously announced Simon Russell Beale (Roote) and John Simm (Gibbs) to complete the cast for The Hothouse, Jamie Lloyd Productions' second show for Trafalgar Stud...


James McAvoy Plays Title Role in Traf Transformed's MACBETH at Trafalgar Studio, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2013

James McAvoy will play Macbeth in a production by new West End theatre company Traf Transformed, headed by Jamie Lloyd. Macbeth will play tonight, Feb 9 through April 27, 2013....


2Cents Theatre Group to Stage RENT and PRIVATE EYES in Rep, Beg. 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013

2Cents Theatre Group has announced its production of Rent, Jonathan Larson's legendary Broadway smash hit, which is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Directed by Kristen Boule, with musical direction by Morgan Fitch, Rent is set to open on Friday, May 24. Private Eyes by Steven Dietz, directed b...


Eddie Redmayne Among Juror's for BAFTA's New Talent Showcase
by Caryn Robbins - September 06, 2013

After several hours of discussion, the jury – which included actors Eddie Redmayne and Felicity and BAFTA-winning director Shane Meadows agreed on a list of talented newcomers...


Review Roundup: West End's MACBETH Starring James McAvoy
by Review Roundups - February 25, 2013

James McAvoy plays Macbeth in a production by new West End theatre company Traf Transformed, headed by Jamie Lloyd. Macbeth opened Feb 9 and will run through April 27, 2013....


Val Kilmer Wants You to 'Give Ben a Chance' as Batman
by Jessica Showers - August 24, 2013

Noted thespian and screen actor Val Kilmer (currently starring onstage in his show Citizen Twain at the Pasadena Playhouse) Tweeted today: 'Give Ben a chance!'...


OSCARS: ARGO Wins 'Best Picture'
by Tyler Peterson - February 24, 2013

ARGO was the recipient of this year's Academy Award for 'Best Picture.' Accepting the award was director Ben Affleck and producer Grant Heslov....


Ben Affleck Says He Was 'Reluctant' to Play Batman at First
by Movies News Desk - October 26, 2013

In an interview with 411mania.com, Ben Affleck talked about his first reaction to director Zack Snyder's offer to play Batman in the upcoming MAN OF STEEL sequel....


2Cents Theatre Group Announces Plans to Benefit HIV/AIDS Organizations With RENT
by Kelsey Denette - May 21, 2013

2Cents Theatre Group has announced that its production of Rent, Jonathan Larson's legendary Broadway smash hit that is now celebrating its 20th anniversary, will benefit four different HIV/AIDS research and support organizations during its run. Beginning on May 30, a percentage of each weekend's gro...


Lakeshore Records to Release EMPEROR Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 3/5
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2013

Lakeshore Records will release the EMPEROR – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally on March 5, 2013. Alex Heffes (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play) composed the original score....


Jason Bateman to Direct David Lindsay-Abaire's THE FAMILY FANG, Starring Nicole Kidman
by Movies News Desk - November 02, 2013

According to Deadline, Nicole Kidman has signed on to star in another David Lindsay-Abaire work- a film adaptation of Kevin Wilson's 'The Family Fang.' Kidman previously appeared in the film version of Lindsay-Abaire's 'Rabbit Hole.' Kidman will also produce the film....






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