CHICAGO – Just in time for Pride Month, Strawdog Theatre Co. presents an updated staging of the Oscar Wilde classic, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Strawdog policy … the tickets are FREE (donations encouraged), but you must put in a reservation by clicking EARNEST.
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‘Transformers 2’ to Open in 2009; Director Michael Bay’s Involvement Unclear
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 24, 2007 - 1:07amCHICAGO – What’s clear is “Transformers 2” is set to hit movie theaters in 2009. What’s not clear is whether or not “Transformers” director Michael Bay will be the man who directs it.
New York City Filming Report Surfaces For ‘Burn After Reading’ With Pitt, Clooney
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 24, 2007 - 1:01amFollowing my Aug. 30, 2007 report on the Joel and Ethan Coen film “Burn After Reading,” a reader on Sunday wrote in with new filming details.
Coming to Chicago on Dec. 14, Watch Out For Acclaimed Indie Film ‘Juno’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 14, 2007 - 2:37pmCHICAGO – On Sept. 12, 2007, I published a list of independent films coming through the Chicago circuit over the next few months.
Homer Simpson Voice Dan Castellaneta Coming to Chicago For Sketch Comedy
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 14, 2007 - 12:11amCHICAGO – Bill Zwecker of the Chicago Sun-Times and CBS 2 Chicago has the scoop on Thursday that Oak Park, Ill. native Dan Castellaneta – the voice of Homer Simpson in “The Simpsons” – will be coming back to Chicago.
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy Signs Lease For New Theatre on Irving Park in Chicago
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 13, 2007 - 6:06pmCHICAGO – On Sept. 12, 2007, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy executive producer and founder Angie McMahon (773-865-7731) signed a lease for a new theatre at 1420 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago.
Landmark Theatres Releases Upcoming Independent Film Release Schedule For Chicago
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 12, 2007 - 2:44pm
CHICAGO – Many of you have asked me for information about and reviews on independent films coming through the Chicago circuit.
‘3:10 to Yuma,’ ‘Halloween,’ ‘Superbad,’ ‘Balls of Fury’ Lead Weekend Box Office
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 10, 2007 - 9:10pm#1 For the Sept. 7, 2007 to Sept. 9, 2007 weekend, “3:10 to Yuma” led the box office with $14.1 million in first-week ticket sales on 2,652 screens and a budget of $51 million, according to Box Office Mojo.
‘American Gladiators’ is Back, Will Hold Auditions in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 7, 2007 - 11:37am
Man, I used to really dig this TV show, and until I opened an e-mail Friday morning from LaShonda Matlock in Chicago, I hadn’t thought about it since I was a kid.
Production Begins on ‘Burn After Reading’ From Joel, Ethan Coen
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 31, 2007 - 1:06amOn Aug. 30, 2007, I heard word that production has begun in New York City for Focus Features and Working Title Films on the film “Burn After Reading” from Joel and Ethan Coen.
Kaboom: ‘The Dark Knight’ Explodes Brach’s Candy Building
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 29, 2007 - 4:55pmCHICAGO – As first reported here on Aug. 14, 2007, “The Dark Knight” at 2:18 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2007 exploded the former Brach’s Candy building in Chicago.
More Specific Time Surfaces For ‘The Dark Knight’ Building Implosion
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 28, 2007 - 9:05pmCHICAGO – As the hours count down to the Brach’s Candy building implosion for “The Dark Knight,” I continue to stay in close contact with several highly reliable sources to bring you the most accurate information.
Update: Details About Upcoming Building Implosion in ‘The Dark Knight’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 24, 2007 - 3:18pmCHICAGO – “Secret Scoop,” who first informed me of the upcoming Brach’s Candy building implosion for “The Dark Knight,” at 1:11 p.m. on Friday submitted updated information about this historic scene.
Spoiler: Details Emerge About Use For Soon-to-Be Imploded Building in ‘The Dark Knight’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 24, 2007 - 1:58amCHICAGO – Following up on my Aug. 14, 2007 report announcing the upcoming building implosion sequence for “The Dark Knight,” I received on Aug. 23, 2007 at 11:09 p.m. yet another confirmation from an independent source who sheds additional light on what it’ll be used for.
