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John Simm to Star in BBC America's INTRUDERS
by TV News Desk - January 11, 2014

Acclaimed British actor John Simm will lead the cast of BBC AMERICA's new original series Intruders produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. From writer and executive producer Glen Morgan (The X-Files) and based on Michael Marshall Smith's novel 'The Intruders', the series is a contemporary, chilling,...


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!'...


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....


JustJones& to Kick Off AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE National Tour, Sept 25
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2013

JUSTJONES& The Albany present the world premiere and national tour of an award-winning new adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted and directed from Henrik Ibsen by Rebecca Manson Jones and designed by Jens Demant Cole. The cast features Sarah Malin and Rupert Holliday Evans, with Elizabeth El...


Russell Crowe to Make Directorial Debut with THE WATER DIVINER
by Movies News Desk - June 18, 2013

According to Deadline.com, Russell Crowe will make his directorial debut with THE WATER DIVINER, in which he will also star. The film is written by Andrew Knight and Andrew Anastasios and will begin shooting in Turkey and Australia later this year....


Photo Flash: First Look at James McAvoy and More in West End's MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - 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. Check out the production photos below!...


BILLY ELLIOT to Dance Through Segerstrom Center, 4/16-28
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2013

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films Old Vic Productions and NETworks Presentations, LLC bring the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to Segerstrom Center for the Arts from April 16 - 28, 2013. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Sundance Channel's RESTLESS, Premiering Today
by TV News Desk - December 07, 2012

RESTLESS, Sundance Channel's riveting original miniseries, will premiere today, December 7th at 9 pm et/pt with part two premiering on December 14th at 9pm et/pt, it was announced today. Get a sneak peek below!...


Workshop Theater to Premiere Lou-Lou Igbokwe's IYOM, 9/19-10/12
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2013

WORKSHOP THEATER COMPANY has announced the world premiere production of Lou-Lou Igbokwe's IYOM, directed by Jessica Creane. IYOM will play a four-week limited engagement at WorkShop Theater Company's Main Stage (312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor). Performances begin Thursday, September 19 and continue...


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....


Simon Stephens to Open TURNING THE PAGE: CREATIVE NEW WRITING Conference, Sep 13
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2013

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


CHIMERICA Transfers to the Harold Pinter Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2013

The Headlong and Almeida Theatre's five star sold-out co-production of Lucy Kirkwood's new play Chimerica will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre tonight, 6 August for a strictly limited 11 week run with booking to 19 October 2013. Directed by Lyndsey Turner, Chimerica received its world premiere...


VIDEO: Check Out the New MAN OF STEEL 'Fate of Your Planet' Official Trailer!
by Kelsey Denette - May 21, 2013

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes "Man of Steel," starring Henry Cavill ("Immortals," TV's "The Tudors") in the role of Clark Kent/Superman, under the direction of Zack Snyder ("300," "Watchmen"). Get a first look below!...


Ben Affleck to Play 'Batman' in MAN OF STEEL Sequel
by Movies News Desk - August 22, 2013

Ending weeks of speculation, Ben Affleck has been set to star as Batman, a.k.a. Bruce Wayne....


James McAvoy Stops During MACBETH at Trafalgar Studios to Help Collapsed Audience Member
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2013

According to an audience member's Tweet, James McAvoy stopped in the middle of last night's performance of Macbeth at Trafalgar Studios in London to help a collapsed audience member....


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....


Ben Affleck's Batman 'Tired' But 'Seasoned' for MAN OF STEEL Sequel
by Movies News Desk - September 12, 2013

Variety reports that Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara revealed during an investor gathering today that Ben Affleck's portrayal of Batman for the upcoming MAN OF STEEL sequel directed by Zack Snyder will be “tired and weary and seasoned and been doing it for awhile.'...


Richard Topol Stars as Yogi Berra in Primary Stages' BRONX BOMBERS, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2013

Primary Stages has announced that Richard Topol (Broadway's The Normal Heart, The Merchant of Venice) will assume the role of Yogi Berra in their World Premiere production of Bronx Bombers, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). Due to artistic differences, J...


Tutus Announce the Arrival of BILLY ELLIOT at Segerstrom Center, 4/16-28
by Kelsey Denette - April 10, 2013

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films Old Vic Productions and NETworks Presentations, LLC bring the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to Segerstrom Center for the Arts from April 16 - 28, 2013. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John...


Simon Stephens to Open TURNING THE PAGE: CREATIVE NEW WRITING Conference, Sep 13
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2013

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


WHITNEY's Zoe Lister Jones Heading to CBS' FRIENDS WITH BETTER LIVES Pilot
by Tyler Peterson - March 22, 2013

Zoe Lister Jones is abandoning Whitney for those with BETTER LIVES. According to Deadline, Jones has officially signed on to co-star alongside James Van Der Beek and Kevin Connolly in CBS' upcoming pilot FRIENDS WITH BETTER LIVES....


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....


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....


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....






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