Brett Ratner News

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, hosted the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the New York ceremony on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the New York Marriot Marquis. BroadwayWorld was there for the arrivals, and brings you photos of Bernadette Peters, SMASH's Krysta Rodriguez, Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, Milla Jovovich, Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan and more on the red carpet!

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today announced that Madonna will present journalist, author and talk show host Anderson Cooper with the Vito Russo Award at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the New York ceremony tonight, March 16, 2013 at the New York Marriot Marquis, presented locally by Delta Air Lines. The GLAAD Media Awards are presented nationally by Ketel One and Wells Fargo.

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today announced that Madonna will present journalist, author and talk show host Anderson Cooper with the Vito Russo Award at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the New York ceremony on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the New York Marriot Marquis, presented locally by Delta Air Lines. The GLAAD Media Awards are presented nationally by Ketel One and Wells Fargo.

According to Deadline.com, MGM and Paramount Pictures' Hercules, starring Dwayne Johnson, has set its release date for August 8, 2014.

Today we are talking to a tremendously talented triple-threat star all about her many recent and upcoming endeavors, including the forthcoming feature films ADDICTED, 1982 and THE LAST LETTER, as well as the pilot for a new TV series, GUILTY, and, of course, her debut solo album project - the magnetic and beautiful Sharon Leal. In addition to discussing many aspects of her films to date and her starry assortment of co-stars and collaborators on them - Jennifer Hudson, Bill Condon, Bernie Mac, Samuel L. Jackson, Pam Grier, Chris Brown, McG and Cuba Gooding, Jr. included - Leal and I also discuss her theatrically-attuned work thus far in her career, having appeared on Broadway in RENT, as well as in starring in BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY, regional work and in a prominent featured role as part of the big screen film adaptation of DREAMGIRLS. Plus, Leal recounts her fruitful artistic and romantic relationship with recent fellow InDepth InterView participant, choreographer/director Paul Becker, and also outlines her plans for the future, near and far, as she anticipates continuing work on her solo album project and promoting her many current projects while taking a temporary holiday break - all of that and much, much more awaits!

Spike TV's premiere of 'Eddie Murphy: One Night Only' on November 14 (10:00pm-12:00am ET/PT) was the highest-rated and most-watched special event in channel history. The first-ever televised tribute to the comedic legend delivered 1.9 million viewers, 1.5 household rating and ranked #3 in all of cable television with Men 18-49 in its timeslot.

As Deadline reported this evening, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is officially set to star in Brett Ratner's upcoming HERCULES. MGM and Paramount Pictures will co-produce the Ryan Condol-penned script for the film.

Comedy fans will be treated to an evening filled with some of Hollywood's biggest comedic superstars appearing and performing at Spike TV's 'Eddie Murphy: One Night Only,' the first-ever televised tribute to the comedy legend. Joining the all-star talent roster, which features many of Murphy's peers and co-stars, includes Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler, Tyler Perry, Keenen Ivory Wayans and Nick Nolte. In addition, The Roots will perform throughout the evening as the show's house band. 'Eddie Murphy: One Night Only' will tape on Saturday, November 3 at the Saban Theatre in Los Angeles and will air on Wednesday, November 14.

Some of Hollywood's biggest names will turn out to toast their friend for 'Eddie Murphy: One Night Only,' the first-ever televised tribute to the comedic superstar. The celebrity lineup features many of Murphy's peers and co-stars including: Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Tracy Morgan, Arsenio Hall, Brett Ratner, Charlie Murphy, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Martin Lawrence. 'Eddie Murphy: One Night Only' will tape on Saturday, November 3 at the Saban Theatre in Los Angeles and will air on Wednesday, November 14.

MOVIE 43 is coming to theaters on January 25th, 2013 from 20th Century Fox. The comedy features directors Elizabeth Banks, Steven Brill, Steve Carr, Rusty Cundieff, James Duffy, Griffin Dunne, Peter Farrelly, Patrik Forsberg, James Gunn, Bob Odenkirk and Brett Ratner. Check out the trailer below!

Lukas Haas ('Inception,' '24,' 'Witness') and newcomer Saxon Sharbino have joined the cast of TOUCH as series regulars and Greg Ellis ('Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End,' '24') will appear in a recurring role when the critically acclaimed series returns for its second season Friday, Oct. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

HBO/Cinemax has released the 2012-13 programming overview.

Showtime kicked off its portion of the TCA Summer Press Tour with a slew of announcements, including a swan song for THE BIG C, billed as 'a special limited run series consisting of four one-hour installments.'

Yahoo!, the premier digital media company, previously announced that Playtone and Reliance Entertainment's animated series ELECTRIC CITY, created by and starring Tom Hanks, will make its global debut today, July 17th, 2012, on Yahoo! Screen.

Yahoo!, the premier digital media company, today announced that Playtone and Reliance Entertainment's animated series ELECTRIC CITY, created by and starring Tom Hanks, will make its global debut on July 17th, 2012 on Yahoo! Screen.

The Tisch School of the Arts at New York University's annual gala, held yesterday, April 19 at the New York Marriott Marquis, hosted a slew of distinguished alumni, including Martin Scorsese, Alec Baldwin, Bill Paxton and James Paxton, Jonathan Tisch, Spike Lee and more! BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the star-studded event below!

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors - a diverse group of 39 individuals, including award-winning filmmakers, writers and producers, acclaimed actors, respected critics and global business leaders.

As first reported on Deadline.com, actor Rick Schroder has joined the cast of the currently untitlted Fox/20th TV drama pilot.

In an interview with Access Hollywood yesterday, funnyman Eddie Murphy has revealed that he still hopes to host the Oscars in the future.

On Sunday, February 26 at 11 p.m.*, Centric premieres the first documentary celebrating Heavy D since his death. The hour-long documentary includes interviews and testimonies from entertainment heavyweights including Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Will Smith, Brett Ratner, MC Lyte, and more.