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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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.
Jessica Radloff of Oxygen’s ‘Campus Ladies’ Emerges From Geek to Chic
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 25, 2007 - 2:59pmWhile in my hometown of St. Louis this weekend for my 10-year high school reunion, I spoke with high school alum Jessica Radloff and separately Brian Slaten about being discovered in Hollywood.
‘Be Kind Rewind’ Trailer For ‘Rush Hour’ Parody Surfaces Online
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 24, 2007 - 4:50pmStarring Jack Black and Mos Def, the trailer for the “Rush Hour” parody has surfaced from within the Michel Gondry film “Be Kind Rewind,” which is slated to open on Jan. 25, 2008.
Slew of Sites Launch: TheGothamTimes.com, TheHaHaHaTimes.com, WeAreTheAnswer.org, GothamPolice.com, GothamNationalBank.com
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 23, 2007 - 10:31amAs promised, TheGothamTimes.com on Friday launched its first newspaper edition of The Gotham Times for “The Dark Knight”. It’s currently four pages.
‘The Dark Knight’ Releases Behind-the-Scenes IMAX Featurette
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 23, 2007 - 10:02amJust in time to give thanks for Thanksgiving, “The Dark Knight” just released a new IMAX featurette that reveals fresh behind-the-scenes imagery.
In Next Viral Caper, ‘The Dark Knight’ to Activate TheGothamTimes.com
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 22, 2007 - 11:07pmFollowing WhySoSerious.com, RorysDeathKiss.com and others in the film’s viral sequence, “The Dark Knight” on Nov. 23 plans to activate its next site: TheGothamTimes.com.
Chicago Film Critics Association Unveils Revamped Site, Awards Coming on Dec. 14
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 22, 2007 - 11:46amThis week, the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) unveiled its completely revamped Web site.
Phase One of I-Am-Immune.com Street Challenge Released For ‘I Am Legend’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 21, 2007 - 4:36pmPhase one of the “I Am Legend” viral marketing game at I-Am-Immune.com was officially released this afternoon. Details follow.
Free Advance-Screening Passes For ‘The Golden Compass,’ ‘I Am Legend,’ ‘P.S. I Love You’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 20, 2007 - 8:51pmFree advance-screening movie passes. No catch. Just click the link and RSVP. This week, we have passes for “The Golden Compass,” “P.S. I Love You,” “I Am Legend” and “How to Cook Your Life”.
HollywoodChicago.com to Distribute 125 I-Am-Immune.com Viral Bracelets For ‘I Am Legend’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 20, 2007 - 1:11pmI’ve already received dozens of e-mails about this and haven’t even yet announced it. Viral word really does infect the Internet quickly, eh?
Changes on Horizon For Chicago-Native Conan O’Brien Writer Kevin Dorff
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 19, 2007 - 11:25amCHICAGO – Kevin Dorff spent his Sunday in Chicago kicking back and watching the Bears game.
‘The Dark Knight’ to Snail Mail Thanks to Fans From RorysDeathKiss.com
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 19, 2007 - 11:06amRorysDeathKiss.com has been updated below the scroll in the latest round of “The Dark Knight” viral marketing.