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Sunday, May 22, 2022

George Miller: ‘It’d Be Very Painful’ If MGM Debuted ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ on Streaming by Clayton Davis

Amazon and MGM may have completed their $8.5 billion merger in March, but don’t expect to see “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” the fantastical love story from director George Miller,…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:07PM
Sunday, February 27, 2022

Ariana DeBose on Being First Latina SAG Film Actress Winner: ‘Doors Are Opening’ by Clayton Davis

Ariana DeBose is now in the SAG Awards record books. After winning SAG’s best supporting actress award for her performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story,” DeBose is…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:27PM
Friday, January 21, 2022

‘Knives Out 2’ Expected to Drop in Late 2022, Fall Festival Debut Likely (EXCLUSIVE) by Clayton Davis

You can expect to see the next installment of Daniel Craig as Private Detective Benoit Blanc in “Knives Out 2” streaming on Netflix this fall. Variety has learned exclusively that writer…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:21PM
Friday, January 7, 2022

Ariana DeBose on Shooting ‘West Side Story’ in Blistering Heat and the Policing of Who’s Considered Latino by Clayton Davis

There’s a staggering legacy tied to the role of Anita, the Puerto Rican girlfriend of Shark leader Bernardo in “West Side Story,” and star Ariana DeBose was well aware of it. The role …

SOURCE: Variety at 04:20PM
Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Denzel Washington’s Best Performances: From ‘Malcolm X’ to ‘Macbeth’ by Clayton Davis

“Denzel” — like Bono or Prince, the sheer mention of the mighty figure doesn’t require a surname. The industry-given mononym implies adoration and respect; yet in selecting the best …

SOURCE: Variety at 03:51PM
Thursday, November 25, 2021

Corey Hawkins on How Working with Denzel Washington in ‘Tragedy of Macbeth’ Lived Up to His Dreams by Clayton Davis

Actor Corey Hawkins is incredibly grateful to know Denzel Washington, his legendary co-star in “The Tragedy of Macbeth.” “I love that I get to walk in his footsteps, but I know I can n…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:46PM
Friday, November 19, 2021

Will Smith’s 10 Best Performances by Clayton Davis

If Tom Hanks is America’s Dad, then Will Smith is the cool big brother. Smith has received some of the best reviews of his career for his performance as Serena and Venus Williams’ father…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:50PM
Monday, September 27, 2021

Tonys Review: Broadway’s Back (Finally!) With a Pitch Perfect, Inclusive Celebration of Theater by Clayton Davis

The Tonys deserve to win multiple Emmys next year. A night married with celebration, inclusivity and in what can only be described as the realization that Jesus Christ returned to save us al…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00AM
Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Could Sparks Fly for Adam Driver, Simon Helberg and ‘Annette’ at the Oscars? by Clayton Davis

The musical groove of Amazon Studios’ “Annette” has landed within the confines of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. While the terms “strange” and “quirky” will be understat…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:49AM
Friday, June 11, 2021

Emmy Predictions: Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Will Anthony Ramos Get a Boost From ‘In the Heights’ for the Emmys? by Clayton Davis

Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:08PM
Friday, May 28, 2021

Emmy Predictions: Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie – Can Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr Conquer the Emmys? by Clayton Davis

Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the …

SOURCE: Variety at 03:59PM
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

In Celebration of Katharine Hepburn’s Birthday, Here Are 12 Actors Who Should Also Have Four Oscar Wins by Clayton Davis

If there’s a Hollywood equivalent to a cinematic President’s Day, it has to be the birthday of Katharine Hepburn, who was born on May 12, 1907. The legendary actress, who passed away in …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:20PM
Friday, May 7, 2021

2021 Emmys Predictions: All Awards Categories by Clayton Davis

Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:35AM
Thursday, May 6, 2021

2021 Emmy Predictions: The Collective by Clayton Davis

Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and so…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:45PM
Wednesday, April 21, 2021

As Oscar Voting Closes, Members Indicate ‘Father’ Upsets, Actress Race Down to Viola Davis and Frances McDormand by Clayton Davis

The final voting for the Academy Awards officially closed at 5 p.m. PT today. Speaking with multiple Academy voters, there’s something that needs to be stressed: this upcoming Oscars is a …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:30AM
Friday, April 16, 2021

Viola Davis on ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ and Black Artists Being the ‘Leftovers’ In Hollywood by Clayton Davis

As accomplished as Academy Award winner Viola Davis is in the industry, she still feels the unfair comparisons and judgments for the roles she chooses. “It’s so hard to get films made th…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:24AM
Friday, April 9, 2021

Amanda Seyfried on Her ‘Mank’ Oscar Nomination and Pitching Herself to Play Glinda in the ‘Wicked’ Movie by Clayton Davis

For “Mank” star Amanda Seyfried, she keeps her phone on silent and turns off all her notifications, so when she received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress as Marion Davies …

SOURCE: Variety at 05:36AM
Thursday, March 18, 2021

Oscars Producers Say No Zooms, No Jeans at This Year’s Ceremony by Clayton Davis

The Academy Awards are over a month away, and the show’s details have been a drip-drip as the season presents various challenges for award shows and ratings. In a letter to this year’s O…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:10PM
Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Neon CEO Tom Quinn on the Oscar Prospects for ‘Palm Springs’ and ‘Cinema Starting in the Theater’ by Clayton Davis

Oscar voting is wrapping on Wednesday, but it ain’t over ’til it’s over. Film distributor Neon, the reigning champion at the Academy Awards for best picture with “Parasite,” has a…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:54PM
Sunday, March 7, 2021

Critics Choice Awards 2021 Winners List (Updating Live) by Clayton Davis

With the 2021 awards season is in full swing, the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards will honor the best and brightest in both film and television on Sunday. This year’s ceremony is an in-…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:14PM
Thursday, March 4, 2021

Oscars Predictions: Best Actress – Could Andra Rule the ‘Day’ With ‘Billie Holiday’? by Clayton Davis

Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars from Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis. Following Academy Awards history, buzz, news, reviews and sources,…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:41AM
Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Where Are They Now? The Golden Globes Winners’ Statues After Zoom Ceremony by Clayton Davis

Sacha Baron Cohen, Lee Isaac Chung, Chloé Zhao and many others virtually won Golden Globes on a night filled with technical hiccups and awkward Zoom moments. One of the notable things missi…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:43PM
Thursday, February 18, 2021

A Guide to Avoiding #OscarsSoWhite: Instructions for Academy Voters Before Filling Out Their Ballots by Clayton Davis

⊗ Film is supposed to be inclusive. But if you can’t see yourself on-screen, do you feel as if you even exist? One-third of our lives is spent at work, and the artists who express their…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:57PM
Monday, January 11, 2021

Gotham Awards 2020, Full Winners List (Updating Live) by Clayton Davis

The 2020 Gotham Awards made history, with all of this year’s best feature nominees directed by women for its 30th celebration. The annual event, which is typically held in early December, …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:32PM

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
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