Academy Award-nominated actress Anne Hathaway, who appeared in the 2009 Shakespeare in the Park production of Twelfth Night, will be part of the Public Theater’s Oct. 18 Chasing The Green Light Public Forum event. Chasing the Green Light is the inaugural event in the new Public Forum series, which explores issues related to works presented at the Public Theater. The Oct. 18 event dovetails with the Elevator Repair Service production of Gatz, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married, Princess Diaries) will conclude the 90-minute evening with a reading of Zelda Fitzgerald’s letter to her husband. As previously reported, Sam Waterson, who appeared as Nick Carraway in the film of The Great Gatsby, will host the evening dedicated to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel, the author’s personal life and the current state of the American dream. A roundtable discussion will feature Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson composer and lyricist Michael Friedman; Bright Lights, Big City author Jay McInerney; Pulitzer Prize-winning Topdog/Underdog playwright Suzan-Lori Parks; and Gossip Girl writer Cecily von Ziegesar. The event will also feature a discussion with Huffington Post editor-in-chief Arianna Huffington and National Review contributor Reihan Salam. Jeremy McCarter will curate the evening.

Source: Playbill.com

By admin • October 14, 2010 • Alerts, In Public • Comments: 0

One of the most respected film festivals in the US, the American Film Institute’s AFI Fest announced its eight red carpet gala screenings for the upcoming 24th annual event in Los Angeles, November 4-11. The opening night selection is the world premiere of Love and Other Drugs, directed by Edward Zwick (Blood Diamond) and starring Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal as mismatched lovers. Black Swan starring Natalie Portman and directed by Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler) will close the eight-day event. The premier film festival attracts film industry players and actors with the American Film Market occuring concurrently in nearby Santa Monica and is attended by 7,000 people from 70 countries. AFI Fest is the only US film festival with a FIAPF (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films) accreditation.

Source: Independent.co.uk

By admin • October 11, 2010 • Alerts, News & Gossip • Comments: 0

If you’re being bullied in school, you’re not alone. There is someone here for you – someone who cares and understands. Call The Trevor Project at 1-866 4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386) — it’s a confidential, toll-free, suicide hotline for gay & questioning youth. It gets better! Here is a new PSA featuring celebs trying to get the word out — Anne Hathaway, Kristin Cavallari, Jenny McCarthy, Ian Somerhalder, Julie Benz, Michael Chiklis, Greg Grunberg, Rex Lee, Candice Accola, Shay Mitchell, Ashley Roberts, Candis Cayne, Kat Graham, and Erika Jayne!

Source: JustJared.com

By admin • October 05, 2010 • Alerts, Other Projects • Comments: 0

Love and Other Drugs, a romantic comedy starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway, will premiere Nov. 4 as the opening-night gala film for the American Film Institute’s AFI Fest 2010. Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan, which is generating awards heat after appearances at the Venice Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, will close the festival Nov. 11. Drugs director Ed Zwick and Aronofsky are alumni of the AFI Conservatory. The festival will screen at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Mann Chinese 6 Theatres, the Egyptian Theatre and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. It runs concurrent to the American Film Market, which runs Nov. 3-10.

Source: HollywoodReporter.com

By admin • September 26, 2010 • Alerts, Movie News • Comments: 0

The release of Walt Disney Pictures’ much anticipated Alice in Wonderland, directed by Tim Burton, features a stellar cast including Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Alan Rickman and Matt Lucas. Capturing the wonder of Lewis Carroll’s classic book, this movie takes Wonderland to a new visual level. Now you can join Alice on the biggest adventure of her life with three great books from DK Publishing.
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Alice in Wonderland: Book of the Film Read Tim Burton’s magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time for yourself as Alice returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl.
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Presspack has five sets of all three books to give away to members. To be in with a chance of winning, answer this simple question: Who plays the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland? Send your answer, plus your name, age, full address and Presspack number to Presspack, Western Telegraph, Old Hakin Road, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, SA61 1XF.

Source: WesternTelegraph.co.uk

By admin • April 28, 2010 • Alerts, Movie News • Comments: 0

Annie’s up for a People Choice Award in the category Favourite Movie Actress alongside Amy Adams, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Katherine Heigl, Kristen Stewart, Megan Fox, Rachel McAdams, Sandra Bullock and Taraji P. Henson. Click here to vote. The People Choice Awards will be air live on January 6, 2010 on CBS. Continue…

By admin • October 15, 2009 • Alerts, News & Gossip • Comments: 1

The October 2008 Saturday Night Live program featuring Anne Hathaway as host will be rebroadcast on September 5, NBC announced. Joining her is the rock band The Killers. So, don’t forget to check your tv guide! ;) Thanks to Examiner.com for this head-up!

By admin • August 19, 2009 • Alerts • Comments: 0