CHICAGO – When in the presence of a powerful acting force like Michael Shannon, the depth of performance is emotional and passionately essential. He co-leads with Travis A. Knight in Red Orchid Theatre’s World Premiere of Levi Holloway’s “Turret,” just extended to June 22nd at the Chopin Theatre.
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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”.
‘Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium’ Vying to Break Guinness World Toy Record
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 31, 2007 - 7:24pm I was informed on Wednesday that Walden Media and Fox Walden are vying to break the Guiness World Record for the largest toy drive. They intend to amass 12,000 pounds of toys from Nov. 6 to 12.
Let the Games Begin: WhySoSerious.com Delivers on Halloween
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 30, 2007 - 2:53amCHICAGO – WhySoSerious.com just revealed its face-lift for the new “The Dark Knight” viral marketing campaign. It’s asking enthusiasts to roam the U.S. in the pursuit of clues. The current main page is below.
News You Need: ‘Awake’ Trailer, ‘Blade Runner’ in Chicago, Sexiest Funny Girls in Hollywood
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 28, 2007 - 2:19pmCHICAGO – Every year, one out of 700 patients – or an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 of the 21 million patients – experience “anesthetic awareness,” according to a Nov. 23, 2004 Washington Post article by Sandra Boodman.
News You Need: ‘Frankie Machine,’ ‘The Love Guru,’ ‘The Da Vinci Code’ Sequel, ‘Untitled’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 25, 2007 - 12:11pm Michael Mann has inked a deal with Paramount Pictures to develop “Frankie Machine” as a star vehicle for Robert de Niro.
Fox Atomic Plucks ‘Juno’ Writer Diablo Cody, Megan Fox For ‘Jennifer’s Body’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 23, 2007 - 12:46pm Diablo Cody, the comedic writer behind “Juno,” and “Transformers” siren Megan Fox have both been plucked by Fox Atomic for a comedic supernatural thriller by the name of “Jennifer’s Body”.
‘The King and I’ Actress Deborah Kerr Dies at 86
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 18, 2007 - 11:54pmCHICAGO – Deborah Kerr, who is remembered for one of Hollywood’s most famous kisses opposite Burt Lancaster in “From Here to Eternity” and made her mark with roles such as the proper widow in “The King and I,” has died. She was 86.
/Film Publishes Mega List of 55 Must-See Movies in 2008
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 18, 2007 - 12:03amCHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com cohort Peter Sciretta at /Film recently published an excellent list of 55 must-see movies in 2008. Start doing your homework now and view his mega list.
Chicago International Film Festival Announces 2007 Award Winners
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 16, 2007 - 6:20pm
CHICAGO – The Chicago International Film Festival on Oct. 14 announced its 2007 award winners.
Mexico, China, Brazil, the United Kingdom and the United States took top honors in the festival’s 43rd iteration.
