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SHŌGUN Co-Creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo to Receive Top Honors at the 2024 Writers Conference
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2024

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.

Adam Driver Joins 65 From Producer Sam Raimi
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 1, 2020

Deadline reports that Adam Driver has signed on to '65,' a new film from directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Sam Raimi produces.

Rachel Brosnahan To Star In Quibi's New Horror Series 50 STATES OF FRIGHT
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 3, 2019

Quibi, Gunpowder & Sky's new horror brand, ALTER, that explores the human condition through warped perspectives, along with DIGA Studios and POD 3 announced today that Rachel Brosnahan, Travis Fimmel, Christina Ricci, Jacob Batalon, Ming-Na Wen, Taissa Farmiga, Asa Butterfield, John Marshall Jones and Ron Livingston will each star in an episode of the upcoming horror anthology series, “50 States of Fright.” The first season of “50 States of Fright” will explore stories based on urban legends from Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon and Washington taking viewers deeper into the horrors that lurk just beneath the surface of our country.

Review Roundup: Pre-Broadway TEA AT FIVE at the Huntington Avenue Theatre; What Did The Critics Think?
by Alan Henry - Jul 1, 2019

Tea at Five with Faye Dunaway is now open at Huntington Avenue Theatre! What did the critics think? Read all the reviews!

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Faye Dunaway As Katharine Hepburn In TEA AT FIVE
by Alan Henry - Jun 24, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the recently extended Broadway-bound production of Tea at Five, starring Academy Award-winner Faye Dunaway as Katharine Hepburn in Boston. The Matthew Lombardo play directed by Tony Award nominee John Tillinger will now be presented at the Huntington Avenue Theatre until Sunday, July 14th.

Broadway-Bound TEA AT FIVE Extends Run And Announces Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2019

Due to popular demand, the Broadway bound production of Tea at Five, starring Academy Award-winner Faye Dunaway as Katharine Hepburn, will extend its run in Boston. The Matthew Lombardo play directed by Tony Award nominee John Tillinger will now be presented at the Huntington Avenue Theatre until Sunday, July 14th.

John Krasinski Shares First Look For Sequel To A QUIET PLACE, He Is Set To Direct
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 22, 2019

John Krasinski took to Instagram to share the release date for the sequel to this hit movie A QUIET PLACE, which he wrote and starred in.

EIGHTH GRADE, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Among Winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 18, 2019

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at concurrent ceremonies at the Edison Ballroom in New York City and The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

THE FAVOURITE, A STAR IS BORN Among Nominees for 2019 Gold Derby Film Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 30, 2019

"The Favourite" was the favorite film of more than 2,500 users who voted for the 17th Annual Gold Derby Film Awards nominations. It scored 12 nominations including Best Picture, Best Director (Yorgos Lanthimos), Best Actress (Olivia Colman), Best Supporting Actress (Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz) and Best Ensemble. Scroll down to see the complete list of contenders in all 22 categories, watch our complete video announcement above, and vote for the winners right here and now.

Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, and More Win Critics' Choice Awards - Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2019

Last night, the Critics' Choice Awards were announced. Taking home the top prize of Best Picture was Roma. Also, in a surprising turn of events, both Lady Gaga and Glenn Close took home the award for Best Actress, for A Star is Born and The Wife, respectively.

EIGHTH GRADE, ROMA Nominated for Writers Guild Screenplay Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 7, 2019

 The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in screenwriting and videogame writing during 2018. Winners will be honored at the 2019 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 17, at concurrent ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York City.

FOX to Adapt Stephen King's BOOGEYMAN For the Big Screen With A QUIET PLACE Writers
by Macon Prickett - Jun 27, 2018

According to Variety, Fox is developing a horror movie based on Stephen King's short story “The Boogeyman” with “A Quiet Place” screenwriters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.

A QUIET PLACE Sequel Announced At CinemaCon
by Macon Prickett - Apr 26, 2018

According to Entertainment Weekly, Paramount Pictures is returning to A Quiet Place. Chairman Jim Gianopulos announced Wednesday at CinemaCon that the studio is already developing a sequel to John Krasinski's breakout horror hit.

VIDEO: Watch John Krasinski Geek Out Over Stephen King's Reaction to A QUIET PLACE
by Macon Prickett - Apr 12, 2018

John Krasinski talks about what drew him to working on A Quiet Place, casting the movie's child actors and some of the best celebrity reactions to the film.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On John Krasinski's A QUIET PLACE,
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 5, 2018

The horror film follows a family living in quiet solitude in the woods, where silence is survival! As the film progresses we learn why they use sign language as a choice, not a necessity!

VIDEO: Watch John Krasinski Explain Why Directing His Wife Makes Him Want to Retire on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Macon Prickett - Apr 4, 2018

John Krasinski chats about how having his second daughter inspired him to sign on to make the horror movie A Quiet Place and why directing his wife makes him want to retire.

VIDEO: Emily Blunt Discusses A QUIET PLACE; In Theatres on April 6, 2018
by Robert Diamond - Mar 10, 2018

Emily Blunt explains the challenges of surviving in #AQuietPlace.  Directed by John Krasinski, who also stars alongside his wife Emily Blunt, the film is set for theatrical opening on April 6, 2018.

VIDEO: Check Out the Latest Trailer for Upcoming Film A QUIET PLACE
by Macon Prickett - Feb 5, 2018

The latest trailer for upcoming thriller A QUIET PLACE Directed by John Krasinski, who also stars alongside his wife Emily Blunt, premiered during the Super Bowl last night. The film is set for theatrical opening on April 6, 2018. 

SXSW Film Festival Announces 2018 Features And Opening Night Film A QUIET PLACE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2018

The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals announced the features lineup and opening night film for the 25th edition of the Film Festival, running March 9-18, 2018 in Austin, Texas. The acclaimed program draws thousands of fans, filmmakers, press, and industry leaders every year to immerse themselves in the most innovative, smart and entertaining new films of the year.

ESPN's X Games Aspen 2018 Introduces Harley-Davidson Snow Hill Climb
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2018

For the first time ever, Harley-Davidson Snow Hill Climb will make its debut at X Games Aspen as medaled event alongside Ski, Snowboard, Snowmobile and Moto competitions on ESPN and ABC from January 25-28.