The release date for We Are Marshall has been moved back by Warner Bros. The film will now be released on December 22, 2006 (a change from a previously announced December 8, November 10, and October 27 opening). This date is subject to change. For more information on this upcoming film, click on the site link above.

[ added: 02-24-2006 | updated: 08-09-2006 ]



• DECEMBER 21, 2006: WE ARE MARSHALL A&E SPECIAL PRESENTATION

On December 21, 2006 at 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. EST, A&E will show a special presentation on We Are Marshall, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie. The film is scheduled for a nationwide release on December 22, 2006. For more information on this upcoming film, see the site link above.

[ added: 11-05-2006 ]



• NOVEMBER 10, 2006: THE SENSATION OF SIGHT U.S. PREMIERE

The independent film, The Sensation of Sight, which David stars in and co-produced, will have its U.S. premiere at the Starz Denver Film Festival in Denver, CO. It will screen twice, November 10 at 6:45 p.m. and November 11 at 6:30 p.m., with both David and director Aaron Wiederspahn in attendance to take part in Q&As following the screenings. To get tickets, visit www.denverfilm.org.

[ added: 10-29-2006 ]



• NOVEMBER 10 - 12, 2006: STARZ DENVER FILM FESTIVAL

David Strathairn will make appearances at the upcoming Starz Denver Film Festival in Denver, CO, where three of his films will be screening (The Sensation of Sight, Steel Toes, The Shovel). The festival runs November 9 - 19. The schedule for David's films/appearances is below. To get tickets, visit www.denverfilm.org. Also, see the following Press Release from The Denver Post.

November 10 - The Sensation of Sight screening and Q&A at 6:45 p.m.

November 11 - The Shovel screening at 12:30 p.m.

November 11 - Steel Toes screening and Q&A at 3:15 p.m.

November 11 - The Sensation of Sight screening and Q&A at 6:30 p.m.

November 12 - Steel Toes screening and Q&A at 3:45 p.m.

November 12 - The Shovel screening at 9 p.m.

[ added: 10-19-2006 | updated: 10-29-2006 ]



• OCTOBER 29, 2006: THE SHOVEL AVALIABLE ON ITUNES

Director Nick Child's award-winning short film, The Shovel, which David stars in, is now avaliable to download off of iTunes. Visit www.theshovelmovie.com for the iTunes link or download it directly through the iTunes store. Reviews, either by name or anonymous, can also be left and are encouraged. Be sure to share your thoughts on the film. To download iTunes, click here.

[ added: 11-01-2006 | curtesy of Nick Childs ]



• OCTOBER 21, 2006: CELEBRITY BENEFIT READING

David Strathairn, Tyne Daly, Bill Irwin and Andrea Martin are among the many entertainers who will take part in Evening of Celebrity Storytelling and Auction III, a reading benefit to support Rockland County Day School in Garnerville, NY. The event begins at 7 p.m. and will take place at IBM Palisades in Palisades, NY. For tickets, call 845-268-6802. For more information, read the following article from The Journal News.

[ added: 10-19-2006 ]



• OCTOBER 13 & DECEMBER 13, 2006: 21st ANNUAL AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE AWARDS

David Strathairn is amongst several noted actors who will pay tribute to actor/writer/director George Clooney at the 21st Annual American Cinematheque Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA on October 13. Though David will not make a personal appearance, his tribute will be shown via taped message during the ceremony. AMC will premiere the awards show broadcast of Hollywood Celebrates George Clooney: An American Cinematheque Tribute on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 8 PM ET/PT. Check your local listings for time and channel. For more information, see the Press Release.

[ added: 10-08-2006 ]



• OCTOBER 11 - 15, 2006: WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL

The annual Woodstock Film Festival, of which David has been an Advisory Board Member since its conception, will take place from October 11 - 15, 2006. Heavens Fall, The Shovel, and Steel Toes will all be screened twice at the festival. In additon, David will be taking part in "Actors Dialogue", a panel discussion, along with Heavens Fall co-star Timothy Hutton. Also, Nicole Quinn (director/writer/producer of Racing Daylight) will take part in the panel discussion "Amazing Women In Film". The schedule for all these events is listed below. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com.

October 12 - Heavens Fall screening at 4:15 p.m.

October 13 - The Shovel screening at 3:15 p.m.

October 13 - Steel Toes screening at 5:30 p.m.

October 14 - Amazing Women In Film Panel Discussion with Nicole Quinn (director/writer/producer of Racing Daylight) at 12 p.m.

October 14 - The Shovel screening at 7:30 p.m.

October 14 - Heavens Fall screening at 9 p.m.

October 15 - Actors Dialogue Panel Discussion with David Strathairn and Timothy Hutton at 10 a.m.

October 15 - Steel Toes screening at 5 p.m.

[ added: 09-20-2006 ]



• OCTOBER 10, 2006: THE VICTIM AVALIABLE ON DVD

The Victim, a short film which David completed in 2001, will finally be released on DVD. Starting Tuesday, October 10, the film will be avaliable for purchase through IndieFlix.com. Visit the website to purchase your copy, and see the site link above for more information and media.

[ added: 10-08-2006 | curtesy of Doug Magee ]



• OCTOBER 7, 2006: MEDIA THAT MATTERS EVENT

David Strathairn will be taking part in Facing the Media Crisis: Media Education for Reform, Justice and Democracy, part of a series of events and workshops in Burlington, Vermont from October 6 - October 8. Other noted people to take part in these events include Pacifica Radio's Amy Goodman, author/speaker Bill McKibben, author/citizen activist Diane Wilson, and U.S. Senate Candidate Bernard Sanders. For more information, visit Acme Coalition and Media That Matters.

[ added: 10-04-2006 ]



• SEPTEMBER 29, 2006: THE ONYX PROJECT AVALIABLE ON DVD

A new film project David shot in 2005, The Onyx Project, is now avaliable to purchase on DVD. The world's first-ever interactive movie, it utilizes a brand-new, patent-pending technology, called NAV, the next frontier in alternative media. David stars in this powerful story that the viewer gets to shape--about war, politics, and human connection--based on the true story of Robert Henderson, a colonel with the U.S. Army Special Forces in Afghanistan. For more information, see the site's special link above (where you can also read/download the Press Release and Production Information). Also, visit the Official website at www.theonyxproject.com, where you can purchase your DVD copy.

[ added: 10-01-2006 ]



• SEPTEMBER 26, 2006: THE NOTORIOUS BETTIE PAGE AVALIABLE ON DVD

The Notorious Bettie Page, currently playing in select theaters, will be released on DVD on September 26. Visit Amazon.com to pre-order your copy.

[ added: 07-08-2006 ]



• SEPTEMBER 22, 2006: THE SENSATION OF SIGHT WORLD PREMIERE

The upcoming independent feature, The Sensation of Sight (which David co-produced and stars in), will have its international world premiere at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain on September 22, 2006. It will have a total of six screenings during the festival, which runs from September 21 - 30, and compete in the festival's Zabaltegi-New Director's section, which highlights exceptional work by first and second-time directors from around the world. It is the only American film that will be screened at the festival.

[ added: 07-24-2006 | updated: 08-25-2006 | curtesy of David Strathairn ]



• SEPTEMBER 20, 2006: DAVID RECEIVES INVITATION INTO ACADEMY

David, as well as several other candidates, has received one of entertainment's most exclusive invitations into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences which, amongst other selections, votes on the Oscars. David and 119 other new members will be welcomed into the Academy at a private reception on September 20 at the Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study in Beverly Hills, California. Congrats to David! For more information, see the following Press Release.

[ added: 07-06-2006 ]



• SEPTEMBER 19, 2006: SELECTED SHORTS READING

David Strathairn, Tony Roberts, and Lois Smith will read short fiction for Selected Shorts, a live version of the renowned National Public Radio show of the same name, on Tuesday, September 19 at Westport Country Playhouse in Connecticut. David will read "The Palmist" by Andrew Lam. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be taped for future NPR broadcast. Tickets range from $15 to $25. For more information or to order tickets, see the following Press Release from BroadwayWorld.com, as well as the following websites: www.westportartscenter.org, www.westportplayhouse.org and www.wnyc.org/shows/shorts.

[ added: 09-07-2006 ]



• SEPTEMBER 18, 2006: NAKED ANGEL'S ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN STAGE READING

On Monday, September 18th, David will take part in a star-studded stage reading of All the President's Men that will also include Blythe Danner, Sam Waterston, Ron Rifkin, Gina Gershon, Richard Kind, and Frances McDormand. The stage reading is part of a benefit for Naked Angels Theatre. For more information, visit the Naked Angels website, and also see the following Press Release from the New York Times.

[ added: 05-13-2006 | updated: 08-21-2006 ]



• SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 - JANUARY, 2007: DAVID TO FILM THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES

David is set to star in Paramount Picture's child fantasty story, The Spiderwick Chronicles, based on the bestselling series by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. The film centers on three children who move to their great-great uncle's ancient mansion only to discover a magical book which opens up a new world. David will play Arthur Spiderwick, the great-great uncle. Filming began September 12 and will continue through January, 2007 in Montreal, Canada. The screenplay was written by frequent collaborator and good friend John Sayles and is being directed by Mark Waters. For more information, see the following Press Release from ComingSoon.net, as well as the site's page on the film by clicking on the above link. More information to come.

[ added: 09-30-2006 ]



• SEPTEMBER 7 AND 8, 2006: UNC'S CONCERT READING

David Strathairn will lead an ensemble cast in a stage reading of Studs Terkel's Will the Circle Be Unbroken at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Memorial Hall) on September 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. The concert reading will be presented by UNC's StreetSigns Center for Literature and feature an evening of song, story and celebration. The ensemble cast will incorporate blues, folk, opera and gospel music to illuminate Studs' poignant book of interviews on death and dying. Characters portrayed onstage include author Kurt Vonnegut, actress Uta Hagen, legendary North Carolina musician Doc Watson and a rich procession of everyday people sharing family stories and memories. For more information, visit the Street Signs Website.

[ added: 08-28-2006 ]



• SEPTEMBER, 2006: DAVID APPEARS IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGN AD

David Strathairn has made a rare appearance in a Hudson Valley campaign ad in support of Democratic candidate Kirsten Gillibrand, who's running for Congress against Republican John Sweeney. Shot and performed in the manner of David's Oscar-nominated performance as Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, And Good Luck (2005), the ad first appeared online Thursday evening and will, subsequently, run on television stations in the Hudson Valley area. There's more information from the SiLive.com's Press Release.

To watch the video, visit the Multimedia section. For screen captures, see the Photo Galleries. And, finally, for a full transcript and more information, see this site's page on the ad.

[ added: 09-08-2006 ]



• AUGUST 10 - 21, 2006: DAVID TO FILM MY BLUEBERRY NIGHTS

David Strathairn has replaced Kevin Spacey in My Blueberry Nights, the English-speaking film debut of Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai. David will film his scenes in Memphis, TN, where shooting begins August 10 and concludes around August 21. David joins an all-star cast that includes Norah Jones, Jude Law, Rachel Weisz and Natalie Portman. The film is slated for release in 2007 from Studio Canal. For more information, read the following Press Release from Commerical Appeal and also see this site's ongoing page on the film (link above.)

[ added: 08-05-2006 ]



• AUGUST 8, 2006: THE SHOVEL OPENS AT RHODE ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL

The short feature, The Shovel will be one of the opening night shorts at the Rhode Island International Film Festival on August 8, 2006. David is confirmed to attend the Opening Night festivities, which include a pre-VIP Gala Party and post-screenings Gala Party. For ticket information and purchasing for these events, click here.

[ added: 07-31-2006 ]



• JULY 20, 2006: HEAVENS FALL EAST COAST PREMIERE

The long-awaited independent film Heavens Fall will have its East Coast premiere on July 20th as the opening night film at the Stony Brook Film Festival in New York. The screening will take place at 8 p.m., followed by a special Q&A with the cast and crew. David has been confirmed to attend. The film had been in Stony Brook's lineup last summer but was pulled at the last minute. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the official Stony Brook Film Festival website.

[ added: 06-21-2006 | updated: 07-18-2006 ]



• JULY 5 - JULY 31, 2006: DAVID TO FILM RACING DAYLIGHT

Great news! Racing Daylight, the long-awaited story from writer Nicole Quinn (and of which David has been attached to since 2003), will officially be made. Filming is scheduled to begin on July 5th in upstate New York and last till approximately July 31st. For much more information on this upcoming independent feature, visit this site's page above, as well as the Official website. Thanks to Nicole Quinn (writer/producer/director) for passing on this news to us. More information to come.

[ added: 02-06-2006 | updated: 03-24-2006 | curtesy of Nicole Quinn ]



• JUNE 8, 2006: NORTH STAR FUND'S INAUGURAL NEWS PRIZE EVENT

Honorary chair David Strathairn, along with event co-chairs Toby D'Oench, Anne H. Hess, Arva Rice and Barbara Winslow will be hosting the North Star Fund's inaugural News Prize on Thursday, June 8, 2006. North Star will honor radio news anchor Maria Hinojosa and journalist Farai Chideya. The event runs from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at the Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in NYC. Tickets will go on sale starting April 3rd. To order tickets, visit the NorthStarFund.org.

[ added: 03-19-2006 ]



• JUNE 1, 2006: THE HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS TV DOCUMENTARY

David has narrated a documentary, The Human Behavior Experiments, which reports on the disturbing acts and crimes committed by humanity. It will air tonight on both the Sundance Channel and Court TV at 10 p.m. EST/PAC. For more information, read the following article from the New York Times.

[ added: 06-01-2006 ]



• JUNE 1, 2006: LEFTOVER STORIES TO TELL STAGE READING

David Strathairn will take part in a celeb tribute to Spalding Gray in readings of his Leftover Stories To Tell, featuring work that was performed by the late actor and writings discovered recently, that will run from May 31 to June 4 with different actors each night. The readings chart a uniquely personal journey through Spalding's inimitable perspective and voice, featuring excerpts from his hilarious monologues juxtaposed with journal entries, poems, and other unpublished--and previously unperformed--writings.

David's reading on June 1st (along with Debra Winger) will take place at P.S. 122 in NYC at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50. For more information, see the P.S. 122 Website, as well as the Press Release from Playbill Online.

[ added: 05-25-2006 ]



• MAY 30, 2006: NEW AUDIO BOOK RELEASE

A new audio book narrated by David, Maria Tucci, Bill Irwin, Tony Roberts and Dylan Baker, entitled Welcome to the Monkey House, will be avaliable on May 30. The book is by Kurt Vonnegut. Visit Amazon.com to pre-order your copy.

[ added: 05-20-2006 ]



• APRIL/MAY, 2006: THE SHOVEL AT THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL

A short film entitled The Shovel, starring David Strathairn and directed/written by Nick Childs, has suddenly come to light. It is unknown when this small feature was made, but the film recently premiered on March 18th at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. It will next be screened at the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival, which runs from April 25 - May 7. More information on dates/times will be added as they become avaliable. See this site's link above for more information.

[ added: 03-24-2006 ]



• APRIL 14, 2006: THE NOTORIOUS BETTIE PAGE LIMITED THEATRICAL RELEASE

The official (limited) release date for The Notorious Bettie Page has been pushed back from March 10th to April 14, 2006. For more information on this film, visit the site link above, as well as the Official website at www.thenotoriousbettiepage.com.

[ added: 02-04-2005 | updated: 11-15-2005 ]



• APRIL 3, 2006 - JUNE, 2006: DAVID TO FILM WE ARE MARSHALL

David Strathairn has signed on to the film We Are Marshall for Warner Bros. Pictures. The movie revolves around the events following the 1970 plane crash that killed members of the West Virginia-based Marshall University football team, along with most of its coaching staff, sports commentators and many of its local boosters. David will play Marshall University president Dedmon, who is profoundly affected by the loss of the team. He will join co-stars Matthew McConaughey and Matthew Fox. The film begins shooting April 3rd in Huntington, West Virginia and will last approximately 18 days. For more information, see this site's page on the film (link above), as well as this Press Release from The Hollywood Reporter. More information to come.

[ added: 02-22-2006 | updated: 02-24-2006 ]



• MARCH 23 & APRIL 18, 2006: M.I.A SCREENINGS

Missing In America will next be screened as the opening night film at the Reel Women International Film Festival on March 23rd. Screening is to be at the Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, CA. It will also have another screening at the Spaghetti Junction Urban Film Festival on April 18th. Screening is at the Woodruff Arts Center at 8:15 p.m.

[ added: 01-05-2006 | updated: 02-06-2006 ]



• MARCH 14, 2006: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK AVALIABLE ON DVD (+ C-SPAN DVD)

Warner Bros. has announced that Good Night, And Good Luck will be avaliable on DVD (and VHS) on March 14, 2006 and will be sold for $28.98. The DVD will include deleted scenes, audio commentary from George Clooney and Grant Heslov, theatrical trailer, and a behind-the-scenes documentary. For a look at the DVD and more information, see the following link.

In addition, DVD/VHS copies of the C-Span Good Night, And Good Luck Panel Discussion is avaliable for purchase here. For screen captures from the C-SPAN telecast, visit the Photo Galleries: Press-Related Screen Captures section.



• MARCH 13, 2006: HEAVENS FALL WORLD PREMIERE

David's long-anticipated independent film, Heavens Fall, will finally have its world premiere screening at the Southwest Film Festival on March 13, 2006! The premiere will be held at the historical Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX, starting at 9 p.m. Several of the film's stars are scheduled to attend, and David is amongst the confirmed attendees. For much more information on this upcoming film, visit both this site's page (see link above) and the film's Official Site.

[ added: 01-20-2006 ]



• MARCH 5, 2006: DAVID RECEIVES ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATION

I am very happy to announce that David Strathairn has received an Academy Award nomination for his stirring performance as Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, And Good Luck. The film also garnered nominations for Best Picture, Best Director (George Clooney), Best Original Screenplay (George Clooney, Grant Heslov), Best Art Direction (Christa Munro), and Best Cinematography (Robert Elswit). The 78th Annual Academy Awards will air on March 5, 2006 at the Kodak Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center and televised live on ABC Television Network beginning at 8 p.m. EST. A one-hour red carpet arrivals show will precede the telecast at 7 p.m. This is David's first Oscar nomination. A huge congrats to him and the cast/crew on their well-deserved nominations! :)

[ added: 01-31-2006 ]



• MARCH 4, 2006: DAVID RECEIVES INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARD NOMINATION

Awards season has begun, and the Independent Spirit Awards has nominated David Strathairn for Best Male Lead for his portrayal of Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, And Good Luck. This is David's fifth Independent Spirit Award nomination. He previously won in 1992 for his performance as Asteroid in John Sayles's City of Hope and was nominated for Matewan (1987), Passion Fish (1992) and Limbo (1999). Other nominees in the Best Male Lead category include Jeff Daniels (The Squid and the Whale), Philip Seymour Hoffman (Capote), Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow) and Heath Ledger (Brokeback Mountain.)

Good Night, And Good Luck received three other nominations: Best Feature, Best Director (George Clooney), and Best Cinematography. The awards will be held on March 4, 2006 and broadcast live on the Independent Film Channel at 5 p.m. EST. It will be rebroadcast the same evening on American Movie Classics at 10 p.m. EST. Two tickets to the event will also be auctioned off on eBay starting December 3, 2005. For much more information, see the official Press Release. Congradulations to David and the cast/crew of on their nominatons! :)

[ added: 11-29-2005 ]



• FEBRUARY 22, 2006: STEEL TOES WORLD PREMIERE

David Strathairn's long-awaited independent film Steel Toes will finally be making its debut screening at the Festival Rendez-Vous Du Cinema Quebecois in Montreal, Canada on February 22nd. No official word on whether David will attend. A huge thank you to Benoit Groulx, composer of Steel Toes, for providing this information. You can listen to a beautiful sample of the film's score at Benoit's website here.

[ added: 01-31-2006 | curtesy of Benoit Groulx ]



• FEBRUARY 19, 2006: DAVID RECEIVES BAFTA NOMINATION

David has received another Best Actor nomination for his role as Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, And Good Luck. This time from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (the British equivilant to the Oscars.) Good Night, And Good Luck also garnered nominations for Best Picture, Best Director (George Clooney), Best Screenplay (George Clooney, Grant Heslov), Best Supporting Actor (George Clooney), and Best Editing (Stephen Mirrione.) The awards will be given out on February 19th. Congrats to David and the cast/crew on their much-deserved nominations! :)

[ added: 01-20-2006 ]



• FEBRUARY 13, 2006: DAVID IN SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY'S BOYS WILL BE GIRLS PRESENTATION

David Strathairn, Michael Cumpsty, and Jefferson Mays will participate in a special presentation from the Shakespeare Society of Boys Will Be Girls. The 90-minute presentation will take place on Monday, February 13 (6:30 p.m.) at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (Park Avenue and 68th Street). David and his fellow actors will read excerpts from some of the Bard's most famous roles for women, including Lady Macbeth and Rosalind. The evening will also include members of the all-female troupe The Queens Company performing scenes from their production of The Taming of the Shrew, plus commentary by author Dympna Callaghan. Tickets range from $25-$40 and can be purchased by calling 212-772-4448. For more information, see the following Press Release and the Official Shakespeare Society Website.

[ added: 01-20-2006 | curtesy of Debbie ]



• FEBRUARY 11 - MARCH, 2006: DAVID TO FILM FRACTURE

David Strathairn has signed on to a new film project entitled Fracture, starring Ryan Gosling and Sir Anthony Hopkins and to be directed by Gregory Hoblit for Castle Rock Entertainment and New Line Cinema. This thriller follows an assistant district attorney (Gosling) who plays a cat-and-mouse game with a man (Hopkins) who tried to kill his wife but was set free on a series of technicalities. David will play Gosling's boss, a district attorney. Filming is set to begin on February 11th in Los Angeles. Release dates are pending for late 2006, early 2007. See the following article from The Hollywood Reporter. More information to come.

[ added: 01-31-2006 ]



• FEBRUARY 7, 2006: DAVID RECEIVES MOVIES FOR GROWNUPS AWARD

David Strathairn has won the Movies For Grownups Award for "Breakaway Accomplishment" for his performance in Good Night, And Good Luck. The awards will be given out on February 7th at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. For more information, see the following Press Release. Congrats to David on his much-deserved award! :)

[ added: 01-27-2006 ]



• FEBRUARY 6, 2006: EPIC THEATRE CENTER TO HONOR DAVID STRATHAIRN

David Strathairn will be honored next February at the Epic Theatre Center's 5th Anniversary Gala. Epic Theatre Center is an organization of which David has been a long-time supporter. He previously starred in the premiere production of Hannah and Martin there and most recently took part in a stage reading of Beauty On the Vine. Tickets range from $250-$500. Visit their website for more information. There is also the following addition from Epic Theatre's founding producer Zak Berkman:

"...David has been involved with Epic in many capacities since our inception, participating in residencies at our partner schools, performing in workshops and productions of Kate Fodor's Hannah and Martin and my new play, Beauty On the Vine, as well as serving as a vital member of our Nominating Committee, a diverse group of artists helping Epic identify socially-minded plays deserving of greater attention.

"David's eloquent ability to combine politics and art, to tell stories of individuals quietly and passionately navigating their way in society, connects to the heart of Epic's mission. All of Epic's programming, in our classrooms and on our stages, seeks to explore the intersection of the private and the public, and, in turn, spur people of all generations to examine more deeply their roles as citizens. David embodies this constant search and we feel profoundly honored that during this moment in his career such a private man is letting us express our gratitude in such a public way."

[ added: 11-20-2005 | curtesy of Zak Berkman ]



• JANUARY 29, 2006: DAVID RECEIVES SAG AWARD NOMINATION

David has received a Screen Actors Guild nomination for Best Actor for his performance in Good Night, And Good Luck, as well as sharing a nomination for with the cast for Best Ensemble for the film. In addition, David will also be a presenter at the awards ceremony. The 12th Annual SAG Awards will be telecast live at 8 p.m. EST on January 29th on both Turner Network Television (TNT) and TBS. The SAGs are the only top awards that are selected entirely by actors' peers in the industry. Congrats to David on his much-deserved nomination! :)

[ added: 01-05-2006 ]



• JANUARY 16, 2006: DAVID RECEIVES ONLINE FILM CRITICS NOMINATION

David has received yet another nomination for Best Actor (Good Night, And Good Luck), this time from the Online Film Critics Society. Good Night, And Good Luck also received nominations for Best Picture, Best Director (George Clooney), Best Original Screenplay (George Clooney, Grant Heslov), Best Cinematography (Robert Elswit), and Best Editing (Stephen Mirrione.) The awards will be announced on January 16th.

Also, George Clooney and Good Night, And Good Luck received the Golden Tomato Award from Rotten Tomatoes. More here.

[ added: 01-12-2006 ]



• JANUARY 12, 2006: NEW YORK STAGE & FILM CO. TO HONOR DAVID STRATHAIRN

David will receive more than one honor in 2006. On January 12, he will be honored by the New York Stage & Film Company, a theatre repetoire company of which he has been a supporting member for many years, for his "incomparable achievements as an actor in theater, film and television." RSVP tickets/seats by January 2 via fax (212) 736-4241, phone (212) 736-4240, or Elizabeth Timperman of NYS&F at (212) 736-4240 (or etimperman@nystageandfilm.org). Here are excerpts from the Press Release:

New York Stage & Film, the non-profit company which since 1985 has partnered with Vassar College to present the Powerhouse Summer Theatre Season, will hold its annual winter benefit gala at the Copacabana in New York City on Thursday evening, January 12. The gala will also honor Vassar president Frances Daly Fergusson, and actor David Strathairn, who's currently starring as journalist Edward R. Murrow in the acclaimed George Clooney film Good Night and Good Luck.

The New York Stage & Film (NYS&F) gala will begin at the Copacabana ( 560 West 34th Street) with cocktails at 6:30pm, followed by dinner, entertainment, and a silent auction at 7:30pm. Auction items will include set visits and walk-ons to hit TV shows such as Desperate Housewives, The West Wing, and The Closer, owner's seats to a Philadelphia Eagles game, sports memorabilia from the New York Jets, tickets to The Daily Show with John Stewart, lunch with comedian Lewis Black, Broadway show tickets, and many other items.

[ added: 12-26-2005 ]



• JANUARY 10, 2006: M.I.A, FREEDOM SONG, AND HEAT WAVE AVALIABLE ON DVD

The 2005 independent feature, Missing In America (which co-stars Danny Glover, Ron Pearlman, and Linda Hamilton) will be avaliable on DVD on January 10, 2006. Though the film has been screening at different festivals across the country, it will not be getting a theatrical release. Click here to preorder your copy from Amazon.com. Be sure to visit this site's page with information and photos on the film (see link above), as well as the Official Website.

In addition to Missing In America, two TV films David made entitled Freedom Song (2000) and Heat Wave (1990) will also be coming to DVD on January 10, 2006. To preorder your copies from Amazon.com, click here and here.

[ added: 10-28-2005 | updated: 11-11-2005 ]



• January 9 and 16, 2006: DAVID RECEIVES CRITICS CIRCLE AND GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS (AMONG OTHERS)

David continues to garner more nominations for his stirring performance as Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, And Good Luck! He has been nominated for both Best Actor and Best Acting Ensemble (shared with cast) by the Los Angeles Critics' Choice Awards. The film also garnered nominations for Best Picture, Best Director (George Clooney), and Best Writer (George Clooney and Grant Heslov). The Critics' Choice Awards will be handed out January 9, 2006 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and will be broadcast live on The WB Television Network.

David has also received his first Golden Globe nomination for Good Night, And Good Luck. The film is also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (George Clooney), and Best Screenplay (George Clooney and Grant Heslov.) The Golden Globes will be telecast live on NBC on January 16, 2005.

Congrats to David and the cast/crew on all these nominations! :) In addition to these terrific honors, David was recently nominated but lost for Best Actor by the National Board of Reviews. Philip Seymour Hoffman won for his performance in Capote. Good Night, And Good Luck, however, won for Best Film of the Year.

[ added: 12-14-2005 ]



• DECEMBER 22/29/30, 2005 and JANUARY 9, 2006: DAVID WINS BEST ACTOR FROM WOMENS CRITICS' CIRCLE AND RECEIVES CHICAGO FILM CRITICS NOMINATION (+ M.I.A WINS)

On December 29th, David won the Best Actor Award from the Womens Critics' Circle for his stirring performance in Good Night, And Good Luck. On December 30th, the Chicago Film Critics Award nominations were announced, and David has also been nominated in the Best Actor category for Good Night, And Good Luck. The awards will be handed out January 9th. More information on these awards can be found at OscarWatch.com. Congradulations to David on his much-deserved nomination and win! :)

Also, on December 22nd, the independent film Missing In America (which comes out on DVD January 10) picked up several awards at the Monaco International Film Festival. It won Best Film, Best Actor for Danny Glover, Best Actress for Zoe Weizenbaum, and Best Director for Gabrielle Savage Dockterman. Congrats to the cast and crew!

[ added: 01-02-2006 | M.I.A news curtesy of Ellen Gitelman ]