With a new director and a new star, the Broadway transfer of the West End musical "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" was always going to be a different show from the London original. Just h…
In an age of austerity, Britain's dramatists are putting poverty onstage — with mixed results. Like Ken Loach's film "I, Daniel Blake," the stories often center on those that fall thro…
Gugu Mbatha-Raw will star in thriller “Fast Color” for “La La Land” producer Jordan Horowitz via Original Headquarters and “Jackie” producers Mickey Lidde…
The Tony Awards are moving back to Radio City Music Hall, returning to the venue after being held last year at the Beacon Theater on the Upper West Side. Organizers of the Tonys Awards have …
The Directors Guild of America has nominated Damien Chazelle (“La La Land”), Garth Davis (“Lion”), Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight”), Kenneth Lonergan (“M…
Joe Tracz is having a pretty good week. The first season of “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” the Lemony Snicket TV adaptation on which he served as a story editor, bows Friday o…
Hollywood publicists have selected Denzel Washington as Motion Picture Showman of the Year in recognition of his career achievements. Washington will be honored at the 54th Annual Internatio…
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “La La Land,” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” have received nominations from the Costume Designers Guild. No…
Ariana Grande and John Legend will perform a duet on the title track for Disney’s live-action movie “Beauty and the Beast,” starring Emma Watson. The song will also be feat…
Anna Kendrick is in talks to star in the untitled Disney Santa Claus film from “Miss Congeniality” scribe Marc Lawrence. Currently going by the running title “Nicole,”…
The American Society of Cinematographers has announced nominees for the 31st annual ASC Awards, taking place on Feb. 4.
Khaled Hosseini's debut novel "The Kite Runner" remains a literary sensation, tender, personal narrative that weaves through 25 years of Afghanistan's history and has sold more than 30 milli…
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” “La La Land,” “Loving” and “Nocturnal Animals” have each received multiple awards nominations from …
A slew of Hollywood movies has secured release dates in the crucial mainland Chinese market. Their box office prospects, however, are unclear given their proximity to each other and the curr…
At the Center Theatre Group's celebration of Gordon Davidson's life Monday at the Ahmanson there were testimonials, poems and songs sung to honor the man who built up regional theater on the…
“Arrival,” “Deadpool,” “Fences,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Hell or High Water,” “Hidden Figures,” “La La Land,” &#…
There was a time, way back in the mists of the 20th century, when you wouldn't have looked to the BAFTAs to confirm any predictions you had about the upcoming Academy Awards.
Damien Chazelle’s musical “La La Land” led the race for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' movie awards after nominations were revealed by "Game of Thrones" a…
MUMBAI " Disney is expected to cut about 90 members of its staff in India, having previously announced that it is getting out of local film production. The move comes at a moment when its pe…
The first full week of January brought the Broadway box office crashing down to earth, with sales plunging by 40%, or a whopping $20 million, compared to the previous week, when numbers were…
The strong-selling Broadway revival of “The Front Page” recouped its full $4.875 million capitalization during the week of Jan. 1, according to producer Scott Rudin. Having re…
“La La Land” had a magical night at the 74th Golden Globe Awards. The musical ode to Los Angeles won a record seven awards, sweeping all the categories in which it was nominated …
Many were predicting a good night for “La La Land” at the Golden Globes, but even the musical's biggest fans might have been surprised at just how well the evening went. In a rec…
For an Oscar race that has felt sewn up for a certain musical for quite some time this season, the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards was ready and willing to provide a big rubber stamp. Damien…
Emma Stone scored her first Golden Globe Award, winning best actress in a comedy or musical for “La La Land” on Sunday night, and fittingly gave a shoutout to struggling artists …