POLITICS MOVIES COVERAGE

HBO to Premiere PUSSY RIOT: A PUNK PRAYER Documentary, 6/10

On Feb. 21, 2012, members of the feminist art collective Pussy Riot, donning their colorful trademark balaclavas, or ski masks, participated in a 40-second 'punk prayer protest' on the altar of Mosco... (more...)

First Run Acquires World Trade Center Documentary 16 ACRES

The critically acclaimed new documentary on the politics and drama behind the World Trade Center rebuilding project, 16 ACRES, has been picked up for North American distribution by New York-based Firs... (more...)

Review Roundup: J.J. Abrams' STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS

J.J. Abrams' STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS hits theaters tomorrow, Friday May 17th. Let's see what the critics have to say! (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - Warner Bros Animated LEGO BATMAN

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released a clip from the upcoming animated adaptation of the popular "LEGO BATMAN" video game. Get a first look below! (more...)

Vision Films Acquires Sharon Stone's FEMME Documentary

Vision Films, a worldwide distributor of independent films, has announced today that it has picked-up worldwide rights to the inspirational documentary FEMME, which is directed by Emmanuel Itier (THE ... (more...)

Cinedigm's Documdrama Lauches New YouTube Channel

Cinedigm's (NASDAQ: CIDM) DOCURAMA, the world's only multi-platform brand dedicated to documentary film, is launching a paid channel on YouTube today. (more...)

GINGER & ROSA Set for DVD Release on 7/23

Critics are raving about Ginger & Rosa, the 'exhilarating and heartbreaking' (Wall Street Journal) film that tells the emotional coming-of-age story of two best friends whose relationship is effecte... (more...)

Festival Hit TURTLE HILL, BROOKLYN to Open in New York Today

Will Pork Productions and Believe Limited are happy to announce that Ryan Gielen's Turtle Hill, Brooklyn will open theatrically in New York City today, May 3rd. The film will run an exclusive week-lon... (more...)

HBO's THE NORMAL HEART to Start Filming in June 2013

BroadwayWorld.com has learned that Ryan Murphy's upcoming HBO adaptation of THE NORMAL HEART on HBO will begin filming in June of 2013 in New York City. (more...)

BLING RING to Close 2013 Seattle Film Festival

The Seattle International Film Festival, the largest and most-highly attended festival in the United States, announced today the complete schedule of films and events that will make up the 39th Seattl... (more...)

Jonathan Groff Joins HBO's Adaptation of THE NORMAL HEART

According to Entertainment Weekly, Groff has signed on to play Craig, Bruce Niles' first lover. Taylor Kitsch is set to portray Niles. (more...)

Festival Hit TURTLE HILL, BROOKLYN to Open in New York, 5/3

Will Pork Productions and Believe Limited are happy to announce that Ryan Gielen's Turtle Hill, Brooklyn will open theatrically in New York City on May 3rd. The film will run an exclusive week-long e... (more...)

Meera Menon Wins Tribeca Film Festival's 2013 Nora Ephron Prize

The 12th annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by American Express, today announced the winner of the inaugural Nora Ephron Prize at the annual Women's Filmmaker Brunch held at Company 3 . The... (more...)

The Tribeca Film Institute Announces Winners of the 10th Annual Tribeca All Access Creative Promise Awards

The Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) announced the winners of the 10th Annual Tribeca All Access (TAA) Creative Promise Awards presented by the Time Warner Foundation at a ceremony earlier tonight. The na... (more...)

Discovery & Robert Redford Present ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN REVISITED Tonight

Mr. Redford returns to the scandal that broke all the rules of press and politics, brought down a President and forever changed the country in ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN REVISITED which premieres tonight... (more...)

Recording Academy Honors Jennifer Hudson at Grammys On the Hill Awards Tonight

The Recording Academy — the organization internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards— will present its 2013 GRAMMYs on the HillAwards in Washington, D.C., tonight, April 17 at the Hamilton. (more...)

Joe Mantello Signs on for Ryan Murphy's Adaptation of THE NORMAL HEART

The Tony-nominated actor, who portrayed 'Ned Weeks' in the recent Broadway revival of Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART, has officially signed on for the Ryan Murphy-helmed adaptation for HBO. Mantello ... (more...)

Johnny Depp Among Winners of 2013 LOGO NewNowNext Awards

Some of today's hottest emerging and seasoned talent in film, television, fashion and music came together at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA on April 13 for the 'Logo NewNowNext Awards 2013.' (more...)

The Recording Academy Remembers Comedian Jonathan Winters

Comedian Jonathan Winters passed away of natural causes at his Montecito, California home at 6:45 p.m. PDT on April 11, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. The Recording Academy's President and CE... (more...)

Glenda Jackson Addresses Thatcher Tribute Controversy

Two-time Academy Award-winning actress and notable stage icon Glenda Jackson has made a similarly major mark on the world of politics, having acted as a Labor representative in the British House of Co... (more...)

Festival Hit TURTLE HILL, BROOKLYN to Open in New York, 5/3

Will Pork Productions and Believe Limited are happy to announce that Ryan Gielen's Turtle Hill, Brooklyn will open theatrically in New York City on May 3rd. The film will run an exclusive week-long e... (more...)

VIDEO: Harrison Ford Talks STAR WARS Return on 'Letterman'

On last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN on CBS, host Letterman asked his guest Harrison Ford to reveal whether or not he will reprise his role of Han Solo in the upcoming 'Star Wars' sequel. C... (more...)

Meryl Streep Reacts to Passing of Margaret Thatcher

As BWW reported earlier today, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died at age 87 following a stroke. In a statement released today, actress Meryl Streep commented on the passing of th... (more...)

'The Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher Dies at 87

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the first woman to become British prime minister, has died at the age of 87, her spokeswoman said Monday. (more...)

Alan Howard's BOB'S NEW SUIT Comes to DVD Today

Breaking Glass Pictures announces today's April 2nd DVD Release of Bob's New Suit (SRP $24.99), the colorful, character-driven debut of writer/director Alan Howard. (more...)