CHICAGO – The late playwright August Wilson left a gift to the world in the form of his “American Century Cycle,” a series of plays each individually set in a decade of the 20th Century, focusing on the black experience. Chicago’s Goodman Theatre presents Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” now through May 19th, 2024 (click here).
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‘Be Kind Rewind’ Trailer For ‘Rush Hour’ Parody Surfaces Online
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 24, 2007 - 4:50pm
Starring 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 - 10:31am As 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 - 10:02am Just 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 - 11:07pm Following 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 - 11:46am This 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 - 4:36pm Phase 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 - 8:51pm Free 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 - 1:11pm I’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 - 11:06am RorysDeathKiss.com has been updated below the scroll in the latest round of “The Dark Knight” viral marketing.
McG to Direct Fourth ‘Terminator’; New Script-Submitting Web Site Launches
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 18, 2007 - 5:14pm On Friday, I received a tip from a new source stating that McG (born Joseph McGinty Nichol) will direct the fourth “Terminator” film, which is currently titled “Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins”.
Scene Spoiler: Reader Submits Full ‘Eagle Eye’ Report For Nov. 15 Filming in Chicago
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 16, 2007 - 3:21pm As we’ve been reporting here, “Eagle Eye” – a DreamWorks picture staring Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson and Billy Bob Thornton – has been filming at various locations across Chicago over the past two weeks.
Seth Rogen to Play Lead in ‘Zack & Miri Make a Porno’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 16, 2007 - 11:35am I just received official word from the Weinstein Company and Dimension Films that Seth Rogen (“Knocked Up,” “Superbad”) will play the lead in “Zack & Miri Make a Porno” from writer/director Kevin Smith and producer Scott Mosier.
