Jason Watkins and Monica Dolan Set to Lead John Tiffany's THE TWITS
by Nicole Rosky - February 23, 2015 Mr and Mrs Twit are not very nice. In fact they're extremely nasty. They're nasty to each other, and they're VILE to everyone else. They hold a family of monkeys hostage in a cage and force them to stand on their heads. ALL THE TIME. We told you they weren't very nice. Can the monkeys find a way to ...
Abigail Lawrie to Make Stage Debut in WHEN WE WERE WOMEN This Autumn
by Jessica Khan - July 30, 2015 Abigail Lawrie, breakout star of BBC's TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling's THE CASUAL VACANCY, is set to hit the stage this autumn at the Orange Tree Theatre....
Rowling's 'The Casual Vacancy' Initial Sales Figures Released
by Tyler Peterson - October 03, 2012 Initial sales figures for J.K. Rowling's first literary endeavor, The Casual Vacancy, since the conclusion of her acclaimed Harry Potter series have been released by her publisher, Little, Brown and Company. ...
BBC to Adapt J.K. Rowling's THE CUCKOO'S CALLING
by Tyler Peterson - December 10, 2014 The Cuckoo's Calling (published by Little, Brown) is the first in the Cormoran Strike series and J.K. Rowling's first crime novel written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The Cuckoo's Calling was published to critical acclaim in 2013 and went on to be a global bestseller, followed in 2014 by Th...
J.K. Rowling's First TV Interview About THE CASUAL VACANY with ABC'S Cynthia McFadden Airs Today, 9/26
by TV News Desk - September 26, 2012 Cynthia McFadden will interview author J.K. Rowling about her highly anticipated novel 'The Casual Vacancy.' The interview airs on GOOD MORNING AMERICA, WORLD NEWS WITH DIANE SAWYER and NIGHTLINE on TODAY, SEPT. 26th, on the ABC Television Network....
Casting Announced for J.K. Rowling's THE CASUAL VACANCY HBO Miniseries
by Caryn Robbins - June 06, 2014 The cast for the project has been announced and will include Michael Gambon, Keeley Hawes, Rory Kinnear, Monica Dolan, Julia McKenzie and Abigail Lawrie....
VIDEO: Author J.K. Rowling Visits CBS THIS MORNING
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2012 In her first live U.S. television interview since the release of her newest novel, ?The Casual Vacancy,? author J.K. Rowling discussed with co-hosts Charlie Rose and Gayle King why she decided to write an adult fiction book, her fans and what she hopes to accomplish next. Check out her appearance b...
HBO to Present Miniseries THE CASUAL VACANCY, Beg. 4/29
by Caryn Robbins - April 09, 2015 Based on renowned author J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults, the three-part miniseries THE CASUAL VACANCY debuts its first two parts back-to-back WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), followed by the debut of part three the next night, THURSDAY, APRIL 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m.), exclusively on HB...
VIDEO: J.K. Rowling Visits THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2012 Best-selling author J.K. Rowling appeared on Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW to promote her latest novel, 'The Casual Vacancy.' Check out the clips below as host Jon Stewart chats up the 'Harry Potter' scribe!...
J.K. Rowling to Chat New Novel With ABC NEWS' Cynthia McFadden, 9/26
by Caryn Robbins - September 14, 2012 J.K. Rowling, one of the world's most successful authors, embarks on a new adventure in her first novel in seven years. She invites 'Nightline' co-anchor Cynthia McFadden to Scotland for a rare interview and exclusive preview of The Casual Vacancy....
HARRY POTTER's Imelda Staunton and Michael Gambon Lend Voices to PADDINGTON Movie
by Movies News Desk - October 07, 2014 The Hollywood Reporter writes that just two two months before its Christmas premiere in the U.S., PADDINGTON has added two HARRY POTTER alums and British stage greats to its voice cast -- Imelda Staunton and Michael Gambon....
HARRY POTTER's Imelda Staunton and Michael Gambon Lend Voices to PADDINGTON Movie
by Movies News Desk - October 07, 2014 The Hollywood Reporter writes that just two two months before its Christmas premiere in the U.S., PADDINGTON has added two HARRY POTTER alums and British stage greats to its voice cast -- Imelda Staunton and Michael Gambon....
Rory Kinnear to Lead New Version of Kafka's THE TRIAL at the Young Vic This Summer
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2015 According to the Daily Mail, Rory Kinnear will star as 'Josef K' in Franz Kafka's THE TRIAL at the Young Vic this summer. A new version of the play from Nick Gill will run June 19 through August 8, 2015, directed by Robert Jones....
VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Presents a Lifetime of British Drama in New BBC Promo
by Caryn Robbins - October 29, 2014 Benedict Cumberbatch appears in an all new trailer for The BBC which offers a unique glimpse of some of the BBC's biggest upcoming dramas...
John Tiffany and Jack Thorne to Collaborate with J.K. Rowling on HARRY POTTER Stage Play?
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2014 John Tiffany (Once) and Jack Thorne (Let The Right One In) are in early talks to collaborate with J.K. Rowling on the upcoming HARRY POTTER play, which will be flying -- swiftly, we hope -- into the West End soon. Thorne would pen the script with Tiffany in the director's chair....
Abigail Lawrie to Make Stage Debut in WHEN WE WERE WOMEN This Autumn
by Jessica Khan - July 30, 2015 Abigail Lawrie, breakout star of BBC's TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling's THE CASUAL VACANCY, is set to hit the stage this autumn at the Orange Tree Theatre....
J.K. Rowling Lights Up Empire State Building to Launch Lumos USA for Disadvantaged Children
by Christina Mancuso - April 10, 2015 NEW YORK, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ J.K. Rowling today (April 9) lit up the iconic Empire State Building in New York to mark the launch of Lumos USA as part of the NGO's global mission to bring light to the lives of eight million children living in orphanages and institutions around the world....
J.K. Rowling Vindicated Over False Claims By Daily Mail; Receives Apology and Substantial Damages
by Christina Mancuso - May 21, 2015 JK Rowling has been vindicated and receives a full apology from The Daily Mail who said she'd created a “sob story” about her time as a single mother. ...
J.K. Rowling Announces New Book on World Book Day - Then Says 'I'm Kidding!'
by Christina Mancuso - March 05, 2015 On World Book Day on Wednesday, J.K. Rowling tweeted, 'Happy #WorldBookDay everyone! I'm celebrating by writing a book.' Fans of Rowling exploded with excitement, asking for details of her new book....
VIDEO: First Look at JK Rowling's THE CAUAL VACANCY Mini-Series
by Caryn Robbins - February 02, 2015 BBC One has released the first teaser trailer for their miniseries, THE CASUAL VACANCY, based on "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling?'s global bestseller, which will consist of three one-hour parts, airing in the UK February 15....
HBO to Present Miniseries THE CASUAL VACANCY, Beg. 4/29
by Caryn Robbins - April 09, 2015 Based on renowned author J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults, the three-part miniseries THE CASUAL VACANCY debuts its first two parts back-to-back WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), followed by the debut of part three the next night, THURSDAY, APRIL 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m.), exclusively on HB...
VIDEO: J.K. Rowling Visits THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2012 Best-selling author J.K. Rowling appeared on Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW to promote her latest novel, 'The Casual Vacancy.' Check out the clips below as host Jon Stewart chats up the 'Harry Potter' scribe!...
Mystery Author Tells JK Rowling to Hang Up Her Pen
by Christina Mancuso - February 27, 2014 In a blog in the Huffington Post, Lynn Shepherd wrote, 'If JK Rowling Cares About Writing, She Should Stop Doing It'. Shepherd said that Rowling's first adult novel The Casual Vacancy 'sucked the oxygen from the entire publishing and reading atmosphere'. Shepherd also said that 'Rowling has no need...
JK Rowling Gives More Updates for '12 Days of Pottermore Christmas'
by Christina Mancuso - December 22, 2014 JK Rowling will write new content daily on the Harry Potter website as part of her '12 days of Pottermore Christmas.'...
Lifetime & BBC One Team on Agatha Cristie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by Caryn Robbins - July 14, 2015 BBC One and Lifetime have partnered on a miniseries based on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, one of the best-selling crime novels of all time, with 100 million copies sold worldwide.... |