TONY KUSHNER MOVIES COVERAGE

Steven Spielberg to Helm AMERICAN SNIPER Starring Bradley Cooper

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the acclaimed director will direct the film adaptation of Chris Kyle's autobiography, detailing his time as a Navy SEAL sniper. Bradley Cooper is attached to play ... (more...)

LINCOLN Comes to Blu-ray Release & In-Home Purchase Today

One of the year's most critically acclaimed and best reviewed motion picture dramas of the year, Dreamworks Pictures and Steven Spielberg's 'LINCOLN' arrives in North America on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Di... (more...)

SMASH's Debra Messing To Star in CBS Comedy Pilot

Emmy Award-winning WILL & GRACE and THE STARTER WIFE star Debra Messing has signed on to topline a new CBS comedy, set to shoot in time for this year's upcoming pilot season. (more...)

Marvin Hamlisch Tribute, Edward Albee and Kathleen Turner and MAD MEN Cast Set for Paley Center, March-April 2013

The Paley Center has announced its upcoming events for March-April 2013, including a Marvin Hamlisch tribute concert, the New York premiere screening of the documentary 'The Stages of Edward Albee' - ... (more...)

The Walt Disney Family Museum Presents Maurice Sendak: 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons

From May 23 to July 7, 2013, The Walt Disney Family Museum presents the special exhibition Maurice Sendak: 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons, featuring 50 works by the legendary author and illustrator, a... (more...)

Marvin Hamlisch Tribute, Edward Albee and Kathleen Turner and MAD MEN Cast Set for Paley Center, March-April 2013

The Paley Center has announced its upcoming events for March-April 2013, including a Marvin Hamlisch tribute concert, the New York premiere screening of the documentary 'The Stages of Edward Albee' - ... (more...)

LINCOLN Coming to Blu-ray Release & In-Home Purchase, 3/26

One of the year's most critically acclaimed and best reviewed motion picture dramas of the year, DreamWorks Pictures and Steven Spielberg's 'LINCOLN' arrives in North America on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Di... (more...)

THE STAGES OF EDWARD ALBEE Documentary Premieres 3/27

Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee is celebrated, analyzed and depicted in the new documentary THE STAGES OF EDWARD ALBEE, directed by James Dowell and John Kolomvakis, which wi... (more...)

85th Annual Academy Awards - All the Winners!

The Academy Awards for the outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented tonight, notoriously dubbed as 'Oscar Sunday,' at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised liv... (more...)

Journey to the Oscars Portrait Gallery: The Gentlemen

In anticipation of the 85th Annual Academy Awards, airing tonight on ABC from the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland Center, BroadwayWorld's Walter McBride brings you a look back at this year's m... (more...)

2013 TONYS, ZERO DARK THIRTY Among Winners of WGA Awards

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) last night announced the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Tony Kushner Talks ANGELS IN AMERICA and HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE on CHARLIE ROSE

In this clip from Thursday's edition of 'Charlie Rose' on PBS, Pulitzer Prize winner (and Oscar nominee this year for 'Lincoln') Tony Kushner praised David France's Oscar-nominated documentary How to ... (more...)

Disney to Deliver LINCOLN to All U.S. Middle & High Schools

Jim Berk, Chief Executive Officer of Participant Media announced today that, in conjunction with their upcoming Social Action Campaign, "Stand Tall: Live Like Lincoln," kicking off on February 12, S... (more...)

Photo Flash: Anne Hathaway & More Win at 2013 BAFTA Awards

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced the winners of the 2013 BAFTA Awards last night, Sunday February 10 in London. Below, check out the full list of winners as well as photos fro... (more...)

ARGO Wins 'Best Film' at 2013 BAFTA Awards - All the Winners Here!

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts were held today in the UK, and once again, ARGO took home the top two prizes: 'Best Film,' and 'Best Director' for Ben Affleck. (more...)

Tony Kushner Defends Accuracy of LINCOLN Screenplay

Rep. Joe Courtney recently chided LINCOLN director Steven Spielberg on the historical accuracy of the Oscar-nominated film. The movie's screenwriter, Tony Kushner responded to the critique in a letter... (more...)

Photo Flash: Hathaway, Chastain & More at 85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon

Nominees for the 85th Annual Academy Awards, including Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman, gathered at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles Monday for the annual nominations luncheon. The e... (more...)

Steven Spielberg to Receive ACE's 'Filmmaker of the Year Award'

Award winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg has been selected by the Board of Directors of the American Cinema Editors (ACE) to be honored with the organization's prestigious ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker o... (more...)

Tony Kushner Appears at New-York Historical Society Screening of LINCOLN Tonight

Celebrating the release of Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, the New-York Historical Society presents a screening of this monumental film followed by a conversation with screenwriter and playwright Tony Kus... (more...)

Tony Kushner to Receive WGAW's 2013 Paul Selvin Award for LINCOLN Screenplay

Writers Guild and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Tony Kushner has been chosen to receive the WGAW's 2013 Paul Selvin Award for his adapted screenplay for Lincoln. Named after the late Selvin, wh... (more...)

LINCOLN Screenplay Set for 1/22 Release

Tony Kushner's screenplay for LINCOLN, directed by Steven Spielberg, is set for release on Jan. 22, it was announced today. (more...)

VIDEO FEATURETTE: Behind-the-Scenes Look at LINCOLN

DreamWorks Pictures announced today that a behind-the-scenes special, "Lincoln: An American Journey," an exploration of the making of their highly commended film "Lincoln," debuts online today, Wednes... (more...)

ARGO, LINCOLN Among USC Libraries Scripter Award Nominees

The authors and screenwriters of 'Argo,' 'Beasts of the Southern Wild,' 'Life of Pi,' 'Lincoln,' 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' and 'Silver Linings Playbook' have been nominated for the 25th annual USC... (more...)

ARGO, LINCOLN Top CRITICS CHOICE MOVIE AWARDS; Winners Announced!

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) announced the winners of the 18th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards last night. (more...)

Photo Flash: Hathaway, Chastain & More at 18th Annual CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS

The stars came out for the 18th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards which took place yesterday, January 10th in Los Angeles, CA. Among the winners were Ben Affleck for Best Director. His film, Argo, al... (more...)