CHICAGO – If you’ve never seen the farcical ensemble theater chestnut “Noises Off,” you will see no better version than on the Steppenwolf Theatre stage, now at their northside Chicago venue through November 3rd. For tickets and details for this riotous theater experience, click NOISES OFF.
Tim Martens
TV News: ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Renewed For Sixth Season Before Start of Fifth Season
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 5, 2012 - 11:44pmCHICAGO – Remember how we told you back in October that the FX hit series “Sons of Anarchy” was going to be renewed for a fifth season. Well, that season has not premiered yet, nor is there a release schedule set up yet, but FX is willing to invest even more in their hit drama. The basic cable network officially signed a deal for a sixth season of production for “Sons” that will follow the yet-to-be-released fifth season.
Film News: New ‘The Hunger Games’ Trailer Released For 50-Day Countdown
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 2, 2012 - 1:56pmCHICAGO – The much anticipated release of “The Hunger Games” is officially 50 days away, and the Twitter world exploded this morning with #HungerGames50 tweets after a new trailer was released for the film. The trailer, which includes several scenes we have already seen from the first theatrical trailer, adds new conversations between Katniss and several other characters, including Prim, Gale, and Caesar.
Film News: Super Bowl Ads For ‘The Dictator,’ ‘G.I. Joe Retaliation’ Revealed
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 1, 2012 - 9:52pmCHICAGO – It may be three full days until Super Bowl Sunday, but advertisements that will be playing during commercials of the big game are hitting the internet like wild. We already gave you a sneak peek of “The Avengers” preview, and now we have the full advertisements for two Paramount films: “The Dictator” and “G.I. Joe Retaliation.”
Film News: Sneak Peek to ‘The Avengers’ Super Bowl XLVI Ad
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 1, 2012 - 9:13pmCHICAGO – A sneak peek has hit the web for “The Avengers” advertisement that will premiere during the Super Bowl this Sunday and gives more looks of action, explosions, Iron Man in flight, and a screaming Hulk. “The Avengers” is just one of many films that will be putting out a new advertisement during the biggest football game of the year on Sunday.
Film News: Samantha Barks, Not Taylor Swift, Joining ‘Les Miserables’ Cast
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 1, 2012 - 3:06pmCHICAGO – Musical and film fans that dislike Taylor Swift just dodged a bullet this morning. Universal confirmed earlier today that British actress/singer Samantha Barks would be taking up the role of Eponine in the film adaptation of the award winning musical “Les Miserables,” coming to theaters later this year.
Film News: First Photo of Daniel Craig as Bond in ‘Skyfall’
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 1, 2012 - 2:47pmCHICAGO – James Bond fans finally have a first look at the new film ‘Skyfall,’ even if it isn’t much. A photo, released today by Sony Pictures, shows Daniel Craig (who is playing Bond for the third time) holding a gun as he appears to be looking out a window that reflects some type of neon lights.
Blu-ray News: Oscar-Nominated ‘Hugo’ Set For Feb. 28, 2012 Blu-ray/DVD Release
Submitted by TimBMartens on January 30, 2012 - 2:58pmCHICAGO – ‘Hugo,’ this year’s leading film in Oscar nominations with 11, has officially been set for a February 28 Blu-Ray/DVD release date. The release will come in a Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack, and a Single-Disc DVD, offering several options for fans to enjoy the film.
Film News: Matthew Vaughn to Direct ‘X-Men: First Class’ Sequel
Submitted by TimBMartens on January 30, 2012 - 2:24pmCHICAGO – Writer/Director Matthew Vaughn has signed on to direct the sequel to “X-Men: First Class,” according to a report about Fox. Vaughn, who directed “First Class” (which did not gross a major profit, but received high critical and fan praise), is said to be onboard to direct a sequel that does not yet have a setting, synopsis, or definite writers.
TV News: Entire Cast, Writers Confirmed For ‘Arrested Development’ Revival
Submitted by TimBMartens on January 30, 2012 - 12:17pmCHICAGO – Ever since the final moments of the last episode of ‘Arrested Development’ (back in 2006), there have been rumors about a feature film being created for the TV series. Cast members and writers would be asked, “when is this movie coming out?” and responses would usually be “we are working on it” or “it’s coming.” Now, after six years, those responses may actually be true.
Film News: ‘The Help’ Wins Top Prize at Screen Actors Guild Awards
Submitted by TimBMartens on January 29, 2012 - 9:56pmCHICAGO – The 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards premiered tonight, celebrating the best acting performances of the year. The awards are voted on by the members of the Screen Actors Guild, (apparently) making the awards more meaningful to the winners as they were chosen by their peers.