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Tony-Nominated Director Michael Arden Is Bringing 'A Christmas Carol' to Life Like Never Before - For a Great Cause!

Are you a Broadway fan who has been missing live theater in 2020? Or do you enjoy watching timeless stories be told in inventive new ways? Well, then we have your weekend plans settled!

The highly anticipated live capture recording of A Christmas Carol, directed by Tony nominee Michael Arden, is now available to stream from your own home.

The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to thrilling new life with Tony winner Jefferson Mays playing over 50 roles. This filmed version is based on the acclaimed 2018 production, which premiered at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.

The streaming event will benefit partner theaters all around the United States that have been devastated by the pandemic. Community, amateur, and regional theaters were provided materials that allowed them to market A Christmas Carol directly to their subscribers and single ticket buyers. Proceeds from ticket sales will be distributed accordingly, providing crucial funding during theater’s darkest hour.

Michael said in a statement, “My theater career began when I was a 10-year-old Texan playing Tiny Tim in the Midland Community Theatre production of A Christmas Carol. In a time when theaters and arts workers across the country are in great need, bringing a story that celebrates the power of creativity, community, and our shared humanity is humbling.”

Jefferson is best known for his work in the stage shows I Am My Own Wife and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. He also has appeared in TV shows like Perry Mason, I Am the Night, and Law & Order: SVU.

Michael launched his career on Broadway as an actor before moving into his current role as a groundbreaking director. He received Tony nominations for helming the recent revivals of Spring Awakening and Once on This Island.

You can purchase a ticket to stream A Christmas Carol right HERE and watch the trailer below!

Chris Pine Praises Director Patty Jenkins' Leadership Style

Chris Pine is joined by executive producer Sam Sheridan, co-star India Eisley, and director Patty Jenkins at the influencer junket for their series I Am The Night on Wednesday (January 23) in Los Angeles.

Chris, 38, who also worked with Patty on Wonder Woman, praised her directing and leadership style at the event.

“We turn on CNN or Fox, everybody is just shouting. There’s so much shouting. Twitter is shouting. Social media is shouting, shouting, shouting. No one shuts up to just listen,” he said (via THR). “Patty wants to really listen to someone … If you’re trying to make a piece of art, I want to know that I’m being witnessed, actually, truly heard by the person.”

I Am The Night premieres on TNT on January 28.

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Chris Pine Reunites with Zachary Quinto at 'I Am The Night' NYC Premiere!

Chris Pine poses for a photo with longtime friend Zachary Quinto at the premiere of his TNT series I Am The Night on Tuesday night (January 22) in New York City.

The guys worked together on the Star Trek film franchise. Another film is in the works!

Chris was joined at the event by co-stars India Eisley, Jefferson Mays, Connie Nielsen, and Golden Brooks, as well as fellow executive producers Patty Jenkins and Sam Sheridan.

Michael Shannon also stepped out for the event.

The limited series, which is inspired by true events, premieres on TNT on January 28.

FYI: Chris is wearing The Frye Company boots.

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Chris Pine Talks About His Role Research for 'I Am the Night'

Chris Pine sits down for an interview at the Build Series alongside his I Am the Night co-stars on Tuesday (January 22) in New York City.

The 38-year-old actor was joined by India Eisley, Jefferson Mays, Golden Brooks, Connie Nielsen, and director Patty Jenkins.

Chris opened up about how he researched his role for the new TNT series.

“I’m a huge crime buff and I’m an L.A. native… I think the most interesting thing about Jay for me is he’s a war veteran. And amongst many other different things, he’s a guy who has seen the deepest, darkest, most heinous things that man can do to man,” Chris said. Watch the rest of the interview below.

FYI: Chris is wearing a The Elder Statesman sweater.

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Chris Pine's New Series 'I Am the Night' Gets Second Trailer!

Chris Pine is heading to television next year in the new limited series I Am the Night and trailer number two has arrived!

The 38-year-old actor reteamed with his Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins for the new show. She is the executive producer and will direct some of the episodes.

I Am the Night tells the incredible story of Fauna Hodel (India Eisley) who was given away at birth. As Fauna begins to investigate the secrets to her past, she follows a sinister trail that swirls ever closer to an infamous Hollywood gynecologist, Dr. George Hodel (Jefferson Mays), a man involved in the darkest Hollywood debauchery.

Chris plays Jay Singletary, a former Marine-turned-hack-reporter/paparazzo.

I Am the Night will premiere on January 28, 2019.

'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' Releases Official Trailer - Watch!

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs just released an official trailer, which you can watch right here!

Ballad is a six-part Western anthology film by Joel and Ethan Coen, and is a series of tales about the American frontier. Each chapter tells a distinct story about the American West.

The cast includes Tyne Daly, James Franco, Brendan Gleeson, Bill Heck, Grainger Hines, Zoe Kazan, Harry Melling, Liam Neeson, Tim Blake Nelson, Jonjo O’Neill, Chelcie Ross, Saul Rubinek, Tom Waits, Clancy Brown, Jefferson Mays, Stephen Root and Willie Watson.

The film also received the Best Screenplay award at the 2018 Venice Film Festival.

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs will be released in select theaters and on Netflix on November 16.

Watch below!

Chris Pine Reteams with Patty Jenkins for 'I Am The Night' Limited Series - Watch the Trailer!

The first trailer for the upcoming limited series I Am The Night, starring Chris Pine, has been released!

The series was executive produced by Patty Jenkins, who Chris worked with on Wonder Woman and the upcoming Wonder Woman 1984.

I Am the Night tells the incredible story of Fauna Hodel (India Eisley) who was given away at birth. As Fauna begins to investigate the secrets to her past, she follows a sinister trail that swirls ever closer to an infamous Hollywood gynecologist, Dr. George Hodel (Jefferson Mays), a man involved in the darkest Hollywood debauchery.

Chris plays Jay Singletary, a former Marine-turned-hack-reporter/paparazzo.

The limited series premieres in January 2019 on TNT.


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