DAVID RUBIN

Casts Set for THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD & THE CAT AND THE CANARY At Chichester Festival Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024

The casts have been revealed for THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD and THE CAT & THE CANARY at Chichester Festival Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

CAR CRASH Comes to Barons Court Theatre in December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

CAR CRASH, a gripping new play written and directed by Bruno Magnanti, is set to run at Barons Court Theatre in London from December 5-9. The play explores the intense final hours of a high-profile football club's transfer window and the personal struggles of its chairman. Don't miss this biting and tense production.

World Premiere of Musical Film BEAU Starring Matt Rodin, Jeb Brown & More to Open Dances With Films NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022

The new musical film BEAU will make its world premiere as the opening night feature of Dances With Films New York at the Regal Union Square from December 1-4, 2022. The defiantly independent film festival and Los Angeles favorite, celebrates 26 years by expanding to New York City in 2022.

After Celebrating 25 Years In LA, DANCES WITH FILMS Takes New York City! 
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2022

The defiantly independent film festival and Los Angeles favorite, Dances With Films (DWF), is celebrating 26 years by expanding to New York City! DWF champions innovation, talent and creativity by spotlighting important, diverse, quality films and developing lasting relationships with filmmakers.

Academy Museum Announces An Evening with Sacheen Littlefeather
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2022

In 1973, Sacheen Littlefeather, a member of the Screen Actors Guild, became the first Native woman to stand onstage at the Academy Awards® ceremony, on behalf of Marlon Brando. Littlefeather did not accept Brando’s Best Actor award for The Godfather and gave a 60-second speech regarding the stereotypes of Native Americans in entertainment.

Bill Kramer Named CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2022

Kramer will lead the global membership, the Oscars, the institution’s education and emerging talent initiatives, the Academy’s extensive collections housed in the Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, and the Academy Museum and its ongoing calendar of exhibitions, screenings, educational and public programs, and retail operations.

Academy Reappoints Current At-Large Governors Franklin, García & Yang to Additional Terms
by Michael Major - May 24, 2022

As with the governors representing each of the Academy’s 17 branches, governors-at-large may serve up to two three-year terms (consecutive or non-consecutive), followed by a two-year hiatus, after which eligibility renews for up to two additional three-year terms, for a lifetime maximum of 12 years.

Jennifer Fox to Produce 2022 Governors Awards
by Michael Major - Oct 25, 2021

Oscar-nominated producer Jennifer Fox will return to produce the 12th Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Honorary Awards will be presented to Samuel L. Jackson, Elaine May and Liv Ullmann, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Danny Glover.

Will Packer to Produce the 2022 Academy Awards Ceremony
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2021

Emmy®-nominated producer Will Packer will produce the 94th Oscars®, Academy President David Rubin announced today.  It will be his first involvement with the Oscars, which will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

The Academy Elects the 2021-22 Board of Governors
by TV News Desk - Aug 4, 2021

Rubin is beginning his third term as president and his ninth year as a governor representing the Casting Directors Branch.  Karaszewski, Mussenden, Thomas and Yang were re-elected as officers.  This will be the first officer stint for Franklin, Gigliotti, Linde and Todd.

Eva Longoria & Sid Ganis Appointed to Academy Museum Board of Trustees
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 28, 2021

As the governing body of the Academy Museum, the Board leads the museum toward a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies in addition to securing adequate resources to advance the museum’s mission.

Danny Glover, Samuel L. Jackson & More to be Honored at 2022 Governors Awards
by TV News Desk - Jun 24, 2021

The four Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 12th Governors Awards on Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Los Angeles.

THE PROM, MULAN, and More Nominated For 2021 Casting Society Artios Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2021

The Casting Society of America has announced the nominees for the 2021 Artios Awards. Among this year's nominees are The Prom, Disney's new live-action Mulan film, and more.

Tyler Perry Will Be Honored With Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at THE ACADEMY AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 14, 2021

The Academy announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Awards to filmmaker Tyler Perry and to the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF).  The Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the 93rd Oscars®, which airs live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, April 25, 2021.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL, SLAVE PLAY, MOULIN ROUGE! & More Nominated for 2021 Artios Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 14, 2021

This year's Artios Awards have honored Broadway plays and musicals like 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'Moulin Rouge!', 'The Inheritance,' 'Slave Play,' 'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' with nominations. 

Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh to Produce the 93rd OSCARS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 8, 2020

Emmy®-nominated producer Jesse Collins, Oscar®-nominated producer Stacey Sher and Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh will produce the 93rd Oscars®, Academy President David Rubin announced today.

The Oscars Will Hold In-Person Ceremony in 2021
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2020

Representatives from The Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences and ABC have confirmed that an in-person Oscars telecast will be held in 2021. 

Academy Board Of Governors 2020-2021 Officers Elected
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 29, 2020

Casting Director David Rubin was re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today by the organization’s Board of Governors.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Appoints Six New Trustees, Including Ryan Murphy
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 9, 2020

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Trustees: Patricia S. Bellinger, Arnaud Boetsch, Olivier de Givenchy, Ray Halbritter, Ryan Murphy, and Regina K. Scully.

2021 OSCARS Postponed Two Months
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 15, 2020

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that the 93rd Academy Awards telecast has been postponed until April 25, 2021. According to Variety, the ceremony has been postponed two months.