Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 4, 2024
by - Jun 4, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 4, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Liza Minnelli Documentary to Feature Lost Footage
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2024
Tribeca 2024 will see the world premiere of a new documentary centered on the legendary Broadway performer, Liza Minnelli. According to a new interview with director Bruce David Klein, viewers will be privy to new footage that was buried, of all place, in Minnelli's closet.
Tribeca Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Films with Liza Minnelli, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2024
The 2024 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its features lineup, offering a diverse array of narrative, documentary, and animated films, including several from Broadway favorites. The festival will see the world premiere of LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story about Broadway icon Liza Minnelli. Documentaries include the world premiere of Satisfied, an intimate look at the actress Renée Elise Goldsberry.
HBO Documentary ICAHN: THE RESTLESS BILLIONAIRE Sets Premiere
by Michael Major - Feb 2, 2022
HBO documentary Icahn: the Restless Billionaire, directed by Bruce David Klein, explores the fascinating contradictions at the heart of the famed financier, Carl Icahn. Amassing close to $20 billion dollars and at the forefront of some of the most legendary business deals of our times, Icahn, is often referred to as the “Lone Wolf of Wall Street.'
New Liza Minnelli Documentary is in the Works
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2021
The film will reportedly begin following the death of Minnelli's mother, Judy Garland. It will then follow Minnelli on her rise to fame, beginning in the 1970s, and chronicling her various accolades, including an Oscar for best actress (Cabaret), an Emmy for best TV special (Liza with a Z), and a Tony for best actress in a musical (The Act).
Unscripted Content Gets Full Day at NATPE Miami 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 12, 2019
The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) revealed today a full slate of programming dedicated to all aspects of unscripted programming, underlining the event's further commitment to that area of the international content industry.
Lifetime to Debut New Special 13 SONS & PREGNANT
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 13, 2018
Michigan couple Kateri and Jay Schwandt are the parents of 13 children, all boys, ranging in ages from 25 to two years old. With Kateri pregnant once again, they are keeping with the family tradition of waiting until the birth to find out the sex of the baby. As they prepare for their new arrival, chaos ensues as only it can when you have 13 boys, all at different stages in their lives, to watch over and be there for. With all that is going on around them, Kateri and Jay are making sure to do their best to relish each and every moment of this pregnancy, as it may be their last. But a big question remains, will number 14 be another son... or their first daughter? 13 Sons & Pregnant documents the family's final days as they countdown to the big reveal. The one-hour special will premiere Tuesday, October 2 at 10:30pm, ET/PT on Lifetime during our Real Love programming block.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film Becomes No. 1 Documentary Nationwide, Extends After NYC Premiere
by Movies News Desk - Nov 21, 2016
Atlas Media's Merrily We Roll Along documentary, Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened - a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look at the 'then' and 'now' of perhaps Stephen Sondheim's most beloved work - scored in its first weekend of limited release on just two screens in New York City, with strong ticket sales at both NYC.
Next Installment of Investigation Discovery's IN THE LINE OF FIRE to Air 5/15
by Tyler Peterson - May 10, 2016
Across the United States every day, brave men and women in blue risk their lives to serve and protect all Americans. For the second year, Investigation Discovery (ID) turns its cameras on the professionals to explore the critical role so many officers play in protecting and serving. Presented by legal analyst Rikki Klieman, IN THE LINE OF FIRE brings viewers into the heat of the moment to experience the stunning split-second decisions that changed the course of events and tells, first-hand, emotional stories of survival from the police officers themselves. In celebration of National Police Week (Sunday, May 15-Saturday, May 21), IN THE LINE OF FIRE is set to premiere exclusively on ID on Sunday, May 15 at 8/7c.
PGA Announces Michael Moore as Featured Speaker for Produced By: New York
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 22, 2015
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) is pleased to announce that Academy Award-winning filmmaker and producer Michael Moore (WHERE TO INVADE NEXT, BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE, FAHRENHEIT 9/11), has been added as a featured speaker at the 2nd annual Produced By: New York