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BWW Review: Hilarious MIKE & DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES Flips Script on Gross-Out Comedies
by Matt Tamanini - Jul 8, 2016


For decades, movie-going audiences have been subjected to crude, man-child comedies in which the female, romantic leads are portrayed as well put-together, successful, and sturdy, while their male counterparts get to be obscene, stupid, and juvenile. Well, after suffering through the oppressive piles of THE JERK, DUMB & DUMBER, BILLY MADISON, anything with Will Ferrell, Seth Rogan, Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, or Jason Segel, ladies now have their turn to be profanely socially immature in the hilarious big screen comedy MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES.

HBO's ALL THE WAY, Starring Bryan Cranston, Coming to Digital HD 7/11
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 23, 2016


HBO Home Entertainment has announced the July 11th Digital HD and September 6th DVD with Digital HD and Blu-ray with Digital HD release of the critically acclaimed ALL THE WAY.

Comedy Central Greenlights Second Season of IDIOTSITTER
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 13, 2016


Comedy Central's favorite odd couple, Billie and Gene, return with more babysitting, bonding and binging as the #1 brand in comedy has renewed the scripted series IDIOTSITTER for a second season

Comedy Central Renews IDIOTSITTER
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 13, 2016


Comedy Central's favorite odd couple, Billie and Gene, return with more babysitting, bonding and binging as the #1 brand in comedy has renewed the scripted series 'Idiotsitter' for a second season, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Comedy Central. Created, executive produced and co-starring Jillian Bell and Charlotte Newhouse, and executive produced by Pam Kohl, Amy Slomovits, Dave Becky, Brady McKay and John Levenstein, the second season of 'Idiotsitter' will premiere ten episodes in 2017.

Zac Efron and Adam Devine Celebrate Brothers Day For MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES!
by Katricia Lang - May 24, 2016


Adam Devine and Zac Efron, who play the two hooligan brothers in MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES, encourage you to celebrate #Brothersday.

HBO Airs Tony-Winning ALL THE WAY, Starring Bryan Cranston, Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 21, 2016


HBO has confirmed the debut date for ALL THE WAY, with the HBO Films drama scheduled to debut SATURDAY, MAY 21 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

STAGE TUBE: Bryan Cranston Becomes LBJ in New Featurette for HBO's ALL THE WAY
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2016


HBO has just released a new featurette for its television adaptation of the Broadway play ALL THE WAY, starring Bryan Cranston, in which the makeup team turns the Tony-winning actor into famed President Lyndon B. Johnson - check it out below!

HBO to Premiere ALL THE WAY, Starring Tony Winner Bryan Cranston, 5/21
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 27, 2016


Following its critically acclaimed, award-winning Broadway run, ALL THE WAY, a riveting behind-the-scenes look at President Lyndon B. Johnson's tumultuous first year in office in the wake of President Kennedy's assassination, comes to HBO on SATURDAY, MAY 21 

STAGE TUBE: Watch Bryan Cranston Channel LBJ in New Trailer for ALL THE WAY on HBO
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2016


Below, check out a new trailer for HBO Films drama ALL THE WAY, debuting SATURDAY, MAY 21 at 8:00 p.m.(ET/PT).

VIDEO: Tony Winner Bryan Cranston in All-New Trailer for ALL THE WAY
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 4, 2016


Below, check out a new trailer for HBO Films drama ALL THE WAY, debuting SATURDAY, MAY 21 at 8:00 p.m.(ET/PT).

VIDEO: HBO Shares First Look at Tony Winner Bryan Cranston in ALL THE WAY
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 21, 2016


HBO has released a first clip from the upcoming Tony-winning drama ALL THE WAY, starring Bryan Cranston. The film will debut on SATURDAY, MAY 21 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Photo Flash: First Look - Bryan Cranston, Frank Langella & More Star in HBO's ALL THE WAY
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 18, 2016


HBO has released first images of the upcoming Tony-winning drama ALL THE WAY, starring Bryan Cranston. The film will debut on SATURDAY, MAY 21 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

HBO Announces May Debut Date for Tony-Winning ALL THE WAY, Starring Bryan Cranston
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 17, 2016


HBO has confirmed the debut date for ALL THE WAY, with the HBO Films drama scheduled to debut SATURDAY, MAY 21 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

BWW Review: Captivating Performances Carry TRUMBO Biopic, Now on Blu-Ray, Digital HD
by Matt Tamanini - Feb 16, 2016


In the star-studded biopic TRUMBO, available today on Blu-Ray and Digital HD, Bryan Cranston plays the screenwriter and delivers a captivating, nuanced performance. For the role, Cranston has been nominated for his first Academy Award, up against stiff competition in Leonardo DiCaprio (THE REVENANT) and Matt Damon (THE MARTIAN). The film costars Diane Lane as Trumbo's long-suffering wife Cleo, Louis C.K. as his cantankerous fellow blacklistee Arlen Hird, Helen Mirren as gossip columnist Hedda Hopper, and John Goodman as Frank King, the B-movie studio exec who hired Trumbo despite his banishment.

Disney XD Airs Finale of Emmy-Winning Series GRAVITY FALLS Today
by TV News Desk - Feb 15, 2016


Disney's Emmy Award-winning animated series GRAVITY FALLS reaches its final showdown in the highly anticipated one-hour finale episode tonight, FEBRUARY 15 (7:00 p.m. EST) on Disney XD.

VIDEO: Comedy Central Premieres New Series IDIOTSITTER Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 14, 2016


Even an Ivy League education won't prepare you for this: “Idiotsitter” premieres tonight, January 14 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central.

HBO's Adaptation of ALL THE WAY, Filmed 'LADY DAY' Receive Premiere Dates
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2016


Following its critically acclaimed, award-winning Broadway run, ALL THE WAY, a riveting behind-the-scenes look at President Lyndon B. Johnson's tumultuous first year in office in the wake of President Kennedy's assassination, comes to HBO this May, while the exclusive presentation of Broadway's LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL, starring six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald, will air Saturday, March 12.

Disney XD to Air Finale of Emmy-Winning Series GRAVITY FALLS, 2/15
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 31, 2015


Disney's Emmy Award-winning animated series GRAVITY FALLS reaches its final showdown in the highly anticipated one-hour finale episode on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 (7:00 p.m. EST) on Disney XD.

Playwrights Horizons Extends Pulitzer Prize Finalist MARJORIE PRIME
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 17, 2015


Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons has announced an extension of their New York premiere production of 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist MARJORIE PRIME, a new play by Jordan Harrison (Maple and Vine, Doris to Darlene at PH; staff writer for 'Orange is the New Black'). Commissioned by Playwrights Horizons, the play is directed by Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman (Detroit, Maple and Vine, Your Mother's Copy of the Kama Sutra at PH; Belleville; This Wide Night; The Thugs).

Photo Coverage: Playwrights Horizons Celebrates Opening Night of MARJORIE PRIME
by Walter McBride - Dec 15, 2015


Playwrights Horizons presents the New York premiere of 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist Marjorie Prime, a new play by Jordan Harrison (Maple and Vine, Doris to Darlene at PH; Amazons and Their Men; Kid-Simple; 'Orange is the New Black'). Commissioned by Playwrights Horizons and directed by Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman (Detroit, Maple and Vine, Your Mother's Copy of the Kama Sutra at PH; Belleville; This Wide Night; The Thugs), the play is the third production of the theater company's 2015/2016 Season. The production opened last night, December 14, at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street), and will play a limited engagement through Sunday, January 3. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the after party below!

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