HBO's GAME OF THRONES Stars Set To Open Hollyshorts
HBO's Game of Thrones will have a big star-studded night at HollyShorts opening night on Thursday August 9 at the TCL Chinese Theater. English actress Nathalie Emmanuel known for her role as Missandei in Game of Thrones is set to open the Oscar Qualifying 14th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival with her short film RUN. Emmanuel produced and stars in the epic sci fi short Directed by Alex Lanipekun.
MarVista Acquires Lea Thompson's THE YEAR OF SPECTACULAR MEN for June Release
MarVista Entertainment and Parkside Pictures announced today the acquisition of actor/director Lea Thompson's debut feature THE YEAR OF SPECTACULAR MEN, which bowed at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival. Thompson directed from a script by daughter Madelyn Deutch and plays a supporting role opposite both Deutch and her other daughter Zoey Deutch (BEFORE I FALL, WHY HIM?). Zoey Deutch and Thompson's husband Howard Deutch (PRETTY IN PINK) served as the film's producers, alongside Gordon Gilbertson and Parkside's Dan Roth and Damiano Tucci. MarVista, which recently produced Marianna Palka's 2017 Sundance entrant BITCH, has set a mid-June 2018 theatrical release date.
BWW Review: Circle Players' BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL Brings Down the House
Strong and energetic - some even show-stopping - performances from a youthful, fresh-faced cast, choreography that will have you dancing in the aisles and sprightly direction that moves the plot along at an astonishing pace…if you aren't already a fan of Bring It On the Musical, then Circle Players' production will make you one in short order.
James Maslow & Renne Olstead to Join David Arquette in SHERLOCK HOLMES Tour; Full Cast Set!
Broadway In Chicago and producers Starvox Entertainment and June Entertainment have announced the full cast for SHERLOCK HOLMES. JAMES MASLOW, the actor and singer perhaps best known for playing the role of James Diamond in Nickelodeon's 'Big Time Rush' and a member of the band with the same name, will star as the legendary Dr. John Watson, along with RENNE OLSTEAD, best known for her role as Lauren Miller in the TV sitcom 'Still Standing,' and as Madison Cooperstein in 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager,' as the well-to-do-American, Lady Irene St. John, opposite DAVID ARQUETTE in the title role as SHERLOCK HOLMES. The two actors will make their stage debuts in this new and original adaptation inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tales by playwright Greg Kramer and directed by Andrew Shaver scheduled to play Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 W Randolph) November 24 - 29, 2015.
BWW Reviews: BRING IT ON, THE MUSICAL at Arts Center of Cannon County
Truth be told, one of my favorite movies is Bring It On, the story of competitive cheerleading starring Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford and Gabrielle Union - and if I had a dollar for every time I've uttered the phrase 'Brrr…it's cold in here, there must be some Toros in the atmosphere' to my dog following a particularly frigid winter stroll at nighttime...well, I'd be rich. That should give you some indication of how much I love the movie, which has gone on to inspire several sequels and one Broadway musical.
Photo Flash: GUYS WITH KIDS' 'Rare Breed'
On GUYS WITH KIDS' upcoming episode, titled 'Rare Breed,' with Gary's (Anthony Anderson) new career booming, he struggles to juggle both his career and responsibilities as a stay-at-home dad while trying to prove to Marny (Tempestt Bledsoe) he can do it all. Meanwhile, Nick (Zach Cregger) and Emily (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) are eager to locate a missing toy that's sound is keeping them up at night. Elsewhere, Chris (Jesse Bradford) and Sheila (Erinn Hayes) are seriously concerned with Ernie's development after he is held back at his play group. 'Rare Breed' airs February 20 at 8:30PM on NBC.
Photo Flash: GUYS WITH KIDS' 'Me Time,' Airing 1/30
On GUYS WITH KIDS' upcoming episode 'Me Time,' Marny (Tempestt Bledsoe) begins to feel overwhelmed with the pressures of her job and family, she is forced to lie to Gary (Anthony Anderson) in an attempt to find a few moments of solitude. Meanwhile, Chris (Jesse Bradford) signs the group up for trivia night. Unfortunately Nick (Zach Cregger) and Sheila's (Erinn Hayes) highly competitive Nature puts them at odds with the rest of the team. Jamie-Lynn Sigler also stars. 'Me Time' airs Jan. 30 on NBC.
Photo Flash: GUYS WITH KIDS' 'Marny's Dad' Episode, Airs 1/9
On the upcoming Jan. 9 episode of GUYS WITH KIDS, entitled 'Marny's Dad,' Gary (Anthony Anderson) learns of his father-in-law's (guest star Ernie Hudson) disdain for him, he is willing to do whatever it takes to earn his respect. Elsewhere, with Chris' (Jesse Bradford) love life in a rut, he goes on a date with Shelia (Erinn Hayes), prompting a horrified Nick (Zach Cregger) and Emily (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) to try their hand at matchmaking. Unfortunately their good will quickly turns into a competition at Chris' expense. Tempestt Bledsoe also stars.