We all knew that Marvel was planning a sequel to the summer 2011 hit "Captain America," but we weren't quite sure when they were planning to do it, what with "The Avengers" coming up in May, and &q...
The notion of man releasing his thinly held guise of civility to reveal the beast within has long been a theme in literature, the stage and screen. The limitations of our societal norms have been explored in stories r...
Ever since Roman Polanski's adaptation of Yasmina Reza's play "God of Carnage" announced its cast, I admit I've been a bit wary. The play, which I saw on Broadway in 2009, was rousing and wonderful, specific...
The North American distribution rights to Roman Polanski's "Carnage" (formerly "God of Carnage") have been picked up by Sony Pictures Classics. They are expecting the film to be released at the end...
There is a somewhat snide term in Hollywood industry circles known as "Oscar bait." It's basically a project set up with the intention of getting awards attention even if that's part of the larger sche...
Jimmy Smits is standing up for the law again on television.
The former “NYPD Blue” and “L.A. Law” actor will be starring in John Eisendrath’s as-yet-untitled drama for NBC, according to ...
NEW YORK (AP) — "Billy Elliot," the big British musical about a coal miner's son who dreams to dance, bowled over Broadway on Sunday, winning 10 Tonys, including best musical and a unique best actor pr...
A detour on her way to Broadway? Anne Hathaway will perform in a revival of "Twelth Night" in Shakespeare in the Park this summer. This night she presents at the 2009 Tony Awards.
