HBO DOCUMENTARY FILMS

DARK SKIES Set for DVD, Blu-ray Release on 5/28

This May, Anchor Bay Entertainment and Dimension Films will unleash the supernatural thriller DARK SKIES on Blu-ray and DVD. From the producer of Paranormal Activity, Insidious and Sinister, DARK SKIE... (more...)

Photo Flash: Joanna Coles, Rosie O'Donnell and More at Women's Project Theater's 2013 Women of Achievement Gala

Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles, Senior Vice President/Publishing Director of The Cosmopolitan Group Donna Kalajian Lagani, President of HBO Documentary Films Sheila Nevins, Broadway League ... (more...)

USA Expands 'Characters Unite' Campaign to NFL

USA Network announced today that it is expanding its Characters Unite collaboration with the National Football League. (more...)

THE BOAT FACTORY Set for Brits Off Broadway

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to announce the US premiere of THE BOAT FACTORY, written by Dan Gordon and directed by Philip Crawfo... (more...)

Film Society of Lincoln Center and IFC Center Collaborate for THE 2013 HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH FILM FESTIVAL

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival returns to New York screens from June 13 to 23 with a program of 20 challenging and provocative films from across the globe that call for justice and social change... (more...)

NBC Sports Group Wins Big at 2013 Sports Emmy Awards - All the Winners!

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced the winners of the 34th Annual Sports Emmy Awards at a special ceremony tonight at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincol... (more...)

Michael Moore, Morgan Spurlock and More Attend DCTV's Groundbreaking in NYC

Earlier today New York City officials Kate Levin, Scott Stringer, Margaret Chin and Gale Brewer were joined by acclaimed filmmakers Michael Moore (Bowling For Columbine); Matthew O'Neill (China's Unna... (more...)

HBO's THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION FOR KIDS Premieres New Specials Today

The second and third parts of the series, KEBREEYA'S SALAD DAYS and QUIZ ED!, debut back-to-back TODAY, MAY 7 (5:30-6:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by an encore play of the first WEIGHT... (more...)

GIRLS' Alex Karpovsky Set for Unscripted New York Improvised Theatre & Film Festival

Unscripted New York Improvised Theatre & Film Festival will host Alex Karpovsky after a screening of the feature film he directed, "Trust Us… This is All Made Up," a documentary on TJ & Dave, as part ... (more...)

Irish Rep's WHO'S YOUR DADDY? Extends Through May 26

Irish Repertory Theatre announces a two-week extension of WHO'S YOUR DADDY? – a new Off-Broadway play about a single man's struggle to adopt a son from a Ugandan orphanage – by actor and playwright Jo... (more...)

Steve Carell Film to Close 2013 LA FILM FESTIVAL: Full Line-Up Announced

Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film Independent, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor the Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced its official US and interna... (more...)

HBO Documentary Films to Heat Up Mondays This Summer; Full Line-Up Announced

HBO Documentary Films heats up the summer with compelling new films on Monday nights, kicking off a new ten-week anthology series Monday, June 10, exclusively on HBO. (more...)

HBO Debuts Documentary MANHUNT, THE INSIDE STORY OF THE HUNT FOR OSAMA BIN LADEN Tonight

An official selection of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, MANHUNT tells the remarkable true story of the two-decade search for the world's most notorious terrorist. Directed by Greg Barker (HBO's 'Ser... (more...)

Nat Geo to Premiere Behind-the-Scenes Look at KON-TIKI Documentary, 5/3

National Geographic Channel (NGC) announced today the world premiere of KON-TIKI: The Incredible True Story, a 30-minute documentary from The Weinstein Company on the making of KON-TIKI (more...)

Actors Fund 2013 Gala Honors Robert De Niro Tonight

The Actors Fund's annual gala tonight, April 29, 2013 at the New York Marriott Marquis will honor Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro, the pay television company HBO and entrepreneur/film produ... (more...)

Irish Repertory Theatre Presents BELLE OF BELFAST, 4/26

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) continues its seventh season of the Irish Rep Reading Series, with a free reading of Nate Rufus Edelman's THE BELLE OF BELFAST on Friday, April 26 at... (more...)

Chris O'Dowd to Star in New HBO Comedy FAMILY TREE, Debuting 5/12

FAMILY TREE kicks off its eight-episode season SUNDAY, MAY 12 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other episodes subsequent Sundays at the same time. (more...)

Joanna Coles, Donna Kalajian Lagani and More Named Women's Project Theater's 2013 Women of Achievement

Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles, Senior Vice President/Publishing Director of The Cosmopolitan Group Donna Kalajian Lagani, President of HBO Documentary Films Sheila Nevins, Broadway League ... (more...)

William H. Macy Narrates New Documentary CITIZEN HEARST on BIO Tonight

BIO. presents Citizen Hearst, a new documentary exploring the story of William Randolph Hearst and one of America's best-known companies. The compelling and dramatic story premieres tonight, April 23 ... (more...)

Lily Tomlin Narrates New HBO Documentary AN APOLOGY TO ELEPHANTS Tonight

Narrated and executive produced by Lily Tomlin and directed by Emmy(R) winner Amy Schatz, with narration written by Jane Wagner, the film debuts on Earth Day, TONIGHT, APRIL 22 (7:00-7:45 p.m. ET/PT),... (more...)

David O. Russell Named Guest Director for 2013 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL

Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film Independent, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced Academy Award nominated and Fil... (more...)

HBO Acquires Rights to Whoopi Goldberg's MOMS MABLEY

HBO has acquired all U.S. broadcast and home video rights to MOMS MABLEY: I GOT SOMETHIN' TO TELL YOU, from first-time director Whoopi Goldberg, it was announced today by Sheila Nevins, president, HBO... (more...)

HBO's THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION FOR KIDS to Premiere New Specials, 5/7

The second and third parts of the series, KEBREEYA'S SALAD DAYS and QUIZ ED!, debut back-to-back TUESDAY, MAY 7 (5:30-6:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by an encore play of the first WEIG... (more...)

HBO Debuts TIM HETHERINGTON Documentary Tonight

The film debuts TONIGHT, APRIL 18 (8:00-9:15 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, two days before the anniversary of Hetherington's death. (more...)

Shirley Jo Finney Will Helm The Fountain Theatre's HEART SONG

Three friends embark on a joyous journey of sisterhood, discovering their inner 'duende' through a flamenco class for middle-aged women. Heart Song, the newest comedy/drama from Stephen Sachs (Bakersf... (more...)