CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.
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Chicago Indie Gangster Film ‘Chicago Overcoat’ Wraps Principal Photography
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 30, 2007 - 10:43pmChicago indie gangster film “Chicago Overcoat” has just wrapped principal photography, according to an e-mail I received on Friday from casting director Chris Charles. He also released to me the following production still of Frank Vincent (“The Sopranos”) with a Tommy gun.
‘The Golden Compass’ to Release National Sneak One Week Early on Dec. 1
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 30, 2007 - 10:32pmI just learned that “The Golden Compass,” which opens nationwide on Dec. 8, will have a national sneak in approximatley 800 theaters across the U.S. on Dec. 1.
New Joker Photo; ‘The Dark Knight’ on The Today Show; Betty’s House of Pies; The Perfect Getaway; Church Site
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 30, 2007 - 12:15pmWizard on Friday released the cover of its upcoming 2008 movie spectacular magazine. The cover features a new look at Heath Ledger as the Joker in “The Dark Knight”.
International Trailer Released For 2007 Smash Hit ‘Juno’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 29, 2007 - 8:07pmFox Searchlight released a second “Juno” trailer on Thursday. While the international trailer takes a different direction than the first, it still features front and center the talent in Diablo Cody’s script.
‘I Am Legend’ to Hit Streets Today With First I-Am-Immune.com Viral Challenge
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 28, 2007 - 12:09pmAs we’ve been reporting, “I Am Legend” will hit the streets this afternoon for its first I-Am-Immune.com viral challenge.
New WhySoSerious.com Page Emerges For ‘The Dark Knight’ Viral Marketing: /mausoleum
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 5:16pmAt 4 p.m. on Tuesday, a new code emerged from WhySoSerious.com and the viral folks at “The Dark Knight”.
Is the WGA Strike Almost Over?
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 1:07pmOn the eve of talks resuming between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the New York Times sanctioned blogger Nikki Finke.
Story of HollywoodChicago.com’s Evolution Published by the Movie-Fanatic
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 11:54amThe story of HollywoodChicago.com’s evolution is now online in an interview by the Movie-Fanatic, which is an independent publication maintained by a global group of film enthusiasts.
‘The Dark Knight’ Reward For ‘He is Coming’ Empire Online Campaign Leaks Early
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 11:15amNews You Need: State of ‘Play,’ Carnahan’s Updates, Embry Gets ‘Eagle Eye,’ Ambrose With ‘Wild Things,’ ‘Hulk’ Photos
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 2:48amState of Pay or Play: According to Variety, Russell Crowe is in talks to take over for Brad Pitt in “State of Play,” which is an adaptation of the 2003 BBC mini-series.
Free Advance-Screening Passes For ‘The Golden Compass,’ ‘Sweeney Todd,’ ‘I Am Legend’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 12:15amFree advance-screening movie passes. No catch.
Just click the link and RSVP. This week, we have passes for “The Golden Compass,” “Sweeney Todd,” “P.S. I Love You,” “I Am Legend,” “Atonement” and “The Bucket List”.
Interview: Why Hollywood’s Enraptured With ‘Juno’ Scribe Diablo Cody, Star Ellen Page
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 26, 2007 - 2:55pmCHICAGO – Diablo Cody fittingly ushered in her Chicago “Juno” junket in classic Diablo Cody style: The night prior, she blogged with brevity where she’d be kicking back and when.
Empire Online Launches ‘He is Coming’ Joker Campaign to Pump ‘The Dark Knight’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 26, 2007 - 2:06pmThis time, it isn’t Warner Bros. doing its own viral marketing. Taking a card from “The Dark Knight,” Empire Online has launched its own “he is coming” campaign to pump the film and spike its own traffic.