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HBO Original Drama Series A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Begins Production
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2024

Production has commenced on the HBO Original drama series A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS in Belfast, Ireland. The series is an adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s novella “The Hedge Knight.” The new cast includes Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford, Daniel Ings and Sam Spruell.

BWW Review: DOUBT: A PARABLE, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Paige Cochrane - Jan 28, 2022

John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Doubt: A Parable, is a court room built to question your understanding of integrity. Chichester Festival Theatre's offering is equally sharp and profound, echoing the vast ambiguity and loss of faith hidden within a pursuit of righteousness.

Steve McQueen's SMALL AXE Premieres Nov. 20 on Prime Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 21, 2020

Amazon Prime Video announced today that Small Axe, the highly anticipated anthology series.

Steve McQueen's LOVERS ROCK to Open Lincoln Center's New York Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 3, 2020

Film at Lincoln Center announced today that Steve McQueen’s Lovers Rock will be the Opening Night film of the 58th New York Film Festival, making its World Premiere.

VIDEO: Watch Chris Pine Seek Revenge in the New Trailer for David Mackenzie's OUTLAW KING
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 20, 2018

Chris Pine stars in David Mackenzie's OUTLAW KING launching globally on Netflix November 9, 2018.

BWW Review: OTHELLO, Shakespeare's Globe
by Debbie Gilpin - Mar 3, 2017

The final Wonder Noir production to play in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is one of Shakespeare's tragedies: Othello. Running in tandem with Webster's The White Devil, it concludes the winter season in suitably dark fashion, as befits Emma Rice's vision. This tale on the consequences of letting rumour guide your actions is highly apt in our scaremongering world.

VIDEO: First Look - Nicholas Hoult & Henry Cavill Star in Netflix Original Film SAND CASTLE
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 2, 2017

Today, Netflix has shared a trailer for the new, original  film SAND CASTLE, starring Nicholas Hoult, Henry Cavill, Glen Powell, Logan Marshall-Green, Beau Knapp, Neil Brown Jr., Parker Sawyers, Sam Spruell, Sammy Sheik, Tommy Flanagan.

BWW Review: SHOPPING AND F**KING, Lyric Hammersmith, 14 October 2016
by Liz Cearns - Oct 15, 2016

It's been twenty years since Mark Ravenhill's notoriously titled Shopping and F**king was first staged at the Royal Court. In his foreword for the Lyric Hammersmith's anniversary production, Ravenhill describes the show's scandalous reputation - and its actual reception. 1996 audiences may have been - largely - ready to nod seriously at plays highlighting such 'issues', but this production, directed by Sean Holmes, seems aimed at a broader demographic than just the theatrical intelligentsia.

Lyrics Hammersmith Announces Full Cast for SHOPPING AND F***ING
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 12, 2016

The Lyric Hammersmith today announces full casting for Shopping and f**king. Alex Arnold will be playing Robbie, Ashley McGuire will be playing Brian, David Moorst will be playing Gary, Sam Spruell will be playing Mark, Sophie Wu will be playing Lulu.

AMADEUS Leads October's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Oct 1, 2016

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Amadeus and a starry Stoppard revival to exciting new musicals, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews…

BWW Interview: Director Sean Holmes On Reviving SHOPPING AND F***ING
by Marianka Swain - Sep 23, 2016

Sean Holmes has been Artistic Director of the Lyric Hammersmith since 2009. Memorable productions during his bold and varied tenure include Three Kingdoms, Saved, Bugsy Malone, Ghost Stories, the Secret Theatre programme, and the Olivier Award-winning Blasted. Next up is a revival of Mark Ravenhill's provocative Shopping and F***ing.

Photo Flash: SHOPPING AND F***ING Rehearses
by Liz Cearns - Sep 22, 2016

Twenty years since its explosive premiere, Olivier Award-winning director Sean Holmes brings Mark Ravenhill's provocative first play, Shopping and f**king back to the stage. With a raw mixture of black humour and bleak philosophy, the play follows three disconnected young adults whose lives havebeen reduced to a series of transactions in an emotionally shrink wrapped world. A place whereShopping is sexy and f**king is a job.

Lyric Hammersmith Announces Casting for SHOPPING AND F***ING
by Liz Cearns - Sep 13, 2016

The Lyric Hammersmith today announces full casting for Shopping and f**king. Alex Arnold will be playing Robbie, Ashley McGuire will be playing Brian, David Moorst will be playing Gary, Sam Spruell will be playing Mark, Sophie Wu will be playing Lulu.

FX Announces Premiere Date for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 7, 2015

FX has set the premiere dates for the debut of the highly-anticipated new drama The Bastard Executioner as well as the next installments of the Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) winning limited series American Horror Story and Fargo

St. James Studio Sets EFG London Jazz Festival Events
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 27, 2015

The St. James Studio is delighted to announce 16 events taking place over ten days in November as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival 2015. The St. James has been involved with the festival every year since the studio opened in October 2012, each year presenting more events than the last. Collaborating with established producers JBGB Events, Fane Management and Word Theatre, the St. James is proud to present a broad programme of lunchtime, evening and late night performances, catering for all tastes and bringing the finest artists to the St. James Studio stage.

VIDEO: First Look - FX New Epic Series THE BASTARD EXECUTIONER
by - Jul 20, 2015

The new epic series The Bastard Executioner, from creator Kurt Sutter, will premiere this fall on FX. Today the network shared a first look at the project. Check it out below!

Stephen Moyer & More Join Cast of FX Drama Pilot THE BASTARD EXECUTIONER
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 24, 2015

The Bastard Executioner, FX's highly-anticipated new drama series pilot from Kurt Sutter, has lined up a stellar cast of veteran and emerging actors that features series regulars Lee Jones, Stephen Moyer, Katey Sagal, Flora Spencer-Longhurst

TAKEN 3 Aiming for $35 Million at Opening Weekend Box Office
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 10, 2015

According to The Hollywood Reporter, TAKEN 3, starring Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen and Forest Whitaker, is expected to take in $35 million or more by Sunday. On Friday alone, the film grossed $14 million.

Review Roundup: Liam Neeson Returns in TAKEN 3!
by Danielle DeSisto - Jan 9, 2015

Liam Neeson will use his 'very particular set of skills' for the last time in TAKEN 3, the final installment of the TAKEN action-thriller series.

VIDEO: First Look - Liam Neeson Returns in Action Thriller TAKEN 3
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2014

Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Forest Whitaker, Frank Dotzler, Sam Spruell and Dougray Scott star in director Olivier Megaton's TAKEN 3. The film hits theaters in January, 2015. Get a firt look below!