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As an actor, Favreau has appeared in the films Rudy (1993), PCU (1994), Swingers (1996), Very Bad Things (1998), The Replacements (2000), Daredevil (2003), The Break-Up (2006), Couples Retreat (2009), I Love You Man (2009), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), and Chef (2014).



As a filmmaker, Favreau has been a presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), mainly with his collaboration with Robert Downey Jr. He directed, produced, and appeared as Happy Hogan in the films Iron Man (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010). He also served as an executive producer for, and/or appeared as the character in, the films The Avengers (2012), Iron Man 3 (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019).

As a director, he worked on the films Elf (2003), Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), Cowboys & Aliens (2011), Chef (2014), The Jungle Book (2016) and The Lion King (2019). Favreau is the creator of the Star Wars Disney+ original series The Mandalorian (2019–present) as well as one of its executive producers and directors. He produces films under his production company banner, Fairview Entertainment, and also presents the television cooking series The Chef Show.

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Spotlight: BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY at Patchogue Theatre

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Patchogue Theatre on December 6th
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage

Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
Riverside Studios Reveals Christmas and New Year Line Up of Theatre, Cinema and Events

Details have been announced for the creative programme at Riverside Studios for this Christmas season, which includes five theatre productions, festive events and cinema.
Jennifer Holliday & More to Perform With The San Francisco Symphony This Holiday Season

The San Francisco Symphony’s 2024 holiday season, December 1–21, will feature a festive lineup of programs, including performances of traditional Christmas classical music, family-friendly events and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
La exposición del 30 aniversaro de EL REY LE"N abre en Madrid

A partir de hoy 1 de noviembre el Espacio Cultural Serrería Belga de Madrid acoge la exposición del 30 aniversario de EL REY LEÓN, que recoge los principales hitos del universo de la franquicia desde el clásico animado hasta el próximo estreno de MUFASA.
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
Disney+ Originals Coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray Including HAWKEYE, AHSOKA, & More

The Walt Disney Company has revealed that four all-new collector’s editions of popular Disney+ Original series from Lucasfilm and Marvel Studios will be available on 4K UHD on December 3. The titles include Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Hawkeye, and Loki.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy & The Fabulous Thunderbirds Announced At Harris Center

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and The Fabulous Thunderbirds will perform back-to-back shows at the Harris Center for the Arts.
Boyz II Men Joins the San Francisco Symphony For Two Holiday Performances

Legendary Grammy Award-winning group Boyz II Men will join conductor Edwin Outwater and the San Francisco Symphony for two special holiday performances, December 17 and 18, 2024, as part of the San Francisco Symphony’s 2024 Holidays with the Symphony season.
SHŌGUN Co-Creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo to Receive Top Honors at the 2024 Writers Conference

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL (AFF) has announced that two awardees to be honored as part of its 31st Festival & Writers Conference happening October 24 – 31, 2024. The Writer’s Writer Award, introduced in 2023, honors a singular talent already recognized within the industry and by their peers, whose latest project has illustrated their versatility across mediums and elevated the trajectory of their career.
Virginia Theatre Festival To Host UVA Alums As Artists In Residence On April 22-23

Explore the Virginia Theatre Festival's new initiative, hosting alumni as Artists in Residence. Discover how this exciting program fosters creativity and supports the theatre community.
Cynthia Erivo & More to be Featured in New York Philharmonic 2024-25 Season

The New York Philharmonic has revealed its 2024–25 season. Learn more about the season!
Si Robertson, Brenda Gantt & The Cinema Audio Society Awards Are Loving Y'all Sweet Tea (Exclusive)

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Samuel L. Jackson, Jeffrey Wright & More Voice in Marvel's WHAT IF...? Series on Disney+

The series features Clancy Brown, Josh Brolin, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kat Dennings, Michael Douglas, Idris Elba, Karen Gillan, Seth Green, Frank Grillo, Jeff Goldblum, Laurence Fishburne, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Rachel House, Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law, Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner, Sam Rockwell, Paul Rudd, Mark Ruffalo, and more.
ELF IN CONCERT National Tour Hits The Road This Month On The Heels Of The Film's 20th Anniversary

As fans celebrate the 20th anniversary of Elf’s release, Elf in Concert extends the 20th anniversary celebration into the holiday season as local orchestras perform John Debney’s heartwarming score live to picture, projected onto a 40-foot movie screen. Check out all the tour dates and watch a video preview now!
Awkwafina, Angela Bassett & Jeremy Renner to Narrate National Geographic's Upcoming Natural History Series

Awkwafina (“The Little Mermaid,” “Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens”) will narrate for the National Geographic Disney+ Original A REAL BUG’S LIFE; Angela Bassett (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “The Flood,” “Good Night Oppy”) executive produces and narrates for QUEENS; and Jeremy Renner (“Avengers,” “Rennervations”) for INCREDIBLE ANIMAL JOURNEYS.
Video: Disney+ Shares New STAR WARS: AHSOKA Promo With Anakin Skywalker

'Ahsoka' stars Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ray Stevenson, Ivanna Sakhno, Diana Lee Inosanto, David Tennant, Lars Mikkelsen and Eman Esfandi. The episodes are directed by Dave Filoni, Steph Green, Peter Ramsey, Jennifer Getzinger, Geeta Vasant Patel and Rick Famuyiwa. Watch the video now!
Kentucky Performing Arts Reveals New 40th Anniversary Season

Kentucky Performing Arts celebrates its 40th arts season with a wide variety of exciting and diverse entertainment offerings at The Kentucky Center, the historic Brown Theatre and Old Forester’s Paristown Hall. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!
AHSOKA Draws 14 Million Views on Disney+ for First Episode

Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company are thrilled and humbled to reveal that Part One of Ahsoka, 'Master and Apprentice,' was the most-watched title on Disney+ this past week. The debut episode garnered 14 million views*, making the series number one globally on the streaming platform. 

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