CHICAGO – The late playwright August Wilson left a gift to the world in the form of his “American Century Cycle,” a series of plays each individually set in a decade of the 20th Century, focusing on the black experience. Chicago’s Goodman Theatre presents Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” now through May 19th, 2024 (click here).
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News You Need: Mackie in ‘Eagle Eye,’ ‘Star Trek’ Beams in New Captain, Strike Pauses ‘24’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 8, 2007 - 3:08am
We! Are! Terrorist Cell!: We already told you about Billy Bob Thorton being cast in “Eagle Eye,” which is shooting now in Chicago and is directed by D.J. Caruso.
Chicago-Native ‘Juno’ Writer Diablo Cody Takes Stand on WGA Strike
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 7, 2007 - 9:37pmSpoiler: Latino Review Reveals Joker Introduction in ‘The Dark Knight’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 7, 2007 - 12:18pm Latino Review’s Kellvin Chavez posted a brief report on Nov. 6 revealing new plot details about the introduction of Heath Ledger as the Joker in “The Dark Knight”. If you don’t want to know, don’t read below.
Trailer For Oscar Hopeful ‘The Great Debaters’ Goes Online
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 6, 2007 - 3:40pm The trailer for the Denzel Washington-directed film “The Great Debaters” just went online at Yahoo! Movies.
Confirmed: ‘Eagle Eye’ Filming in Chicago From Nov. 6 to 16
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 6, 2007 - 1:52pm Since actor Shia LaBeouf popped up on the Chicago grid this weekend and was arrested following an incident at a Walgreens on the Magnificent Mile, we questioned which film he was in town to film.
Jack Nicholson Talks to MTV About Possible Third ‘Chinatown’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 5, 2007 - 5:30pm In an interview with MTV News, Josh Horowitz talks to Jack Nicholson about the new DVD releases of his directed films and the heretofore unheard-of plot details for a prospective third “Chinatown”.
‘Transformers’ Star Shia LaBeouf Arrested in Chicago, Charged With Criminal Trespassing
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 5, 2007 - 1:39pm When “Transformers” star Shia LaBeouf was in Chicago this weekend, his trip went awry and he spent some time with Chicago police.
International ‘Iron Man’ Teaser Surfaces at YouTube
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 5, 2007 - 1:11pm The new, international “Iron Man” teaser is now online at YouTube. The 59-second spot showcases a little more Gwenyth Paltrow. She at least gets one line.
News You Need: WGA Says Pencils Down, ‘Nailed’ Being Fashioned, Stallone’s Comeback
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 5, 2007 - 3:25amCHICAGO – Pencils Down: The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike went official at 12:01 a.m. EST on Monday.
Rory’s Death Kiss Reveals Submission Page, Nov. 17 Deadline For ‘The Dark Knight’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 2, 2007 - 10:44am Prompted by “The Dark Knight” viral marketing wizards, the mass organization and real-life clown mayhem has officially begun.
Vince Vaughn to Walk Chicago Red Carpet on Nov. 5 For ‘Fred Claus’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 1, 2007 - 5:57pm I have just learned that Vince Vaughn is confirmed to walk a Chicago red carpet on Nov. 5 for “Fred Claus”. Red-carpet arrivals start at 5 p.m. that day on the second floor of AMC River East 21 at 322 E. Illinois St.
What Do ‘The Dark Knight’ Fans Look Like as the Joker?
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 1, 2007 - 2:15pm The viral marketing power of “The Dark Knight” has been throttled into overdrive this week as buzz-building site WhySoSerious.com has influenced fans across the U.S. to play along and dress up as the Joker.
Following ‘Broken Flowers,’ Director Jim Jarmusch to Helm ‘The Limits of Control’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 31, 2007 - 8:02pm Focus Features on Wednesday announced that it has acquired worldwide rights to independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch’s new film, which is tentatively titled “The Limits of Control”.
