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Tom Hooper

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Tom Hooper won the Academy Award for directing for "The King's Speech". The film was nominated for twelve Oscars, more than any other film that year, and won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Original Screenplay. "The King's Speech" won seven BAFTA awards, including Best Film and Outstanding British Film. Hooper won the Directors Guild of America Award for Best Director. "The King's Speech" won the People's Choice Award at Toronto Film Festival, Best British Independent Film at the British Independent Film Awards, The Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film, the Producers Guild of America Award for Best Film and the European Film People's Choice Award for Best European Film. The film made $414 million worldwide at the box office.

Most recently, he directed "Cats" (2019) and "The Danish Girl" (2015).

Hooper won the Emmy award for directing "Elizabeth I". Starring Helen Mirren and Jeremy Irons, the HBO/Channel 4 miniseries won three Golden Globes and nine Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Miniseries and best actress for Helen Mirren. Hooper was nominated for a Best Director Emmy for helming the revival of ITV's "Prime Suspect - The Last Witness," starring Helen Mirren. He directed Hilary Swank and Chiwetel Ejiofor in the BAFTA-nominated film RED DUST. Hooper's TV work includes "Daniel Deronda," which won the Best Miniseries award at the 2003 Banff TV Festival, "Love in a Cold Climate," for which Alan Bates was Bafta nominated, and the multi award-winning ITV comedy drama "Cold Feet." For two years running Hooper directed the one hour specials that won "Eastenders" the BAFTA for best continuing drama series.

He wrote, directed and produced the short film PAINTED FACES aged 18, which premiered at the London Film Festival, was released theatrically and shown on Channel 4. At Oxford University he directed theatre productions with contemporaries Kate Beckinsale and Emily Mortimer, and directed his first TV commercials.

Hooper's first film "Runaway Dog" was made aged 13 on a clockwork 16mm Bolex camera using 100 foot of film.

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Video: Watch Hugh Jackman in the New DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Teaser Trailer


Hugh Jackman is returning as Wolverine in Marvel's new feature, Deadpool & Wolverine. Following his Tony-nominated Broadway run in the Music Man, Jackman announced that he would be returning to the role for Ryan Reynolds' new installment in the series. Watch the video now!

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CATS is Now Available to Stream on Netflix


The 2019 film adaptation of CATS is now available to stream on Netflix in the US. Find out how and where to watch CATS here!

LES MISERABLES Film to Return to Cinemas With Dolby Remastering


The Les Misérables movie musical will return to theaters for one week this February with a new remastered edition. The special screening marks the film's debut in Dolby Cinemas, which will include enhanced audio from Dolby Atmos and remastered visuals by Dolby Vision. It stars Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne, and more.

Pixie Lott and Killian Donnelly Will Lead 10th Anniversary Concert of MADE IN DAGENHAM


Pixie Lott and Killian Donnelly will lead the cast of the 10th Anniversary Concert of MADE IN DAGENHAM at the London Palladium on Saturday 16 March 2024. Learn more about the concert and how to get tickets here!

Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw Will Lead WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket


A new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot will open at next year, directed by James Macdonald and starring Lucian Msamati (Estragon) and Ben Whishaw (Vladimir), with further casting to be announced. The production opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket in September 2024 and will play a strictly limited run.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 12th, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 12, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Robbie Fairchild, Gary Wilmot, and Briana Craig Will Lead World Premiere of THE ARTIST in 2024


Lead casting has been announced for the world premiere stage production of Michel Hazanavicius’ multi–Academy Award-winning film The Artist. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring here!

Fra Fee, Matt Henry MBE, Courtney Bowman, and Caroline Sheen Join The Barricade Boys West End Party


Fresh from conquering America with a sold-out debut in New York, The Barricade Boys are back in the UK and ready for the ultimate home-coming tour. Learn more about the upcoming concerts and find out how to get tickets here!

Remastered LES MISERABLES Film To Be Re-Released This Year


According to Cameron Mackintosh, the film adaptation of the musical epic Les Miserables will return in 2023. Get all the details on the film's re-release.

Rebel Wilson Signs Record Label Deal Ahead of THE DEB Movie Musical


Rebel Wilson has signed with Warner Music to have her own, personal label, Rebellionaire. The group chose to partner with Rebel after hearing some of the music from her upcoming directorial debut with The Deb, a new movie musical that will be shot in Australia.

Meet the Cast of SUMMER, 1976; Beginning Previews Tonight!


Summer, 1976 officially begins previews tonight, April 4, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Summer, 1976 here!

Rebel Wilson, Dan Fogler, Ledisi & More Join ROMEO & JULIET Pop Musical Movie


Rebel Wilson, Clara Rugaard, Jamie Ward, Rupert Everett, Jason Isaacs and Derek Jacobi will star in Timothy Scott Bogart’s new Romeo & Juliet pop musical movie. The cast will also include Tony Award-winner Dan Fogler, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Rupert Graves, and Grammy Award-winners Tayla Parx and Ledisi.

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Looks Back on His 40-Year Journey With THE MUSIC MAN on COLBERT


Hugh Jackman sat down with Stephen Colbert last night to discuss his journey with The Music Man. Over espresso martinis with Colbert, Jackman also discussed starring in the film adaptation of Florian Zeller's The Son, returning to his role of Wolverine for the upcoming Deadpool film, and more. Watch the interview videos now!

Broadway Lover's Guide to Max


Max offers a collection of content curated from across WarnerMedia's catalog and a roster of new Max Originals, plus acquired franchises and films. Among those include an impressive lineup of muscials, plays, and films that theater lovers will enjoy. From Grease to In the Heights to Cats, check out what Broadway lovers can stream on Max now!

Jessica Hecht to Join Laura Linney in the World Premiere of SUMMER, 1976


Tony Award & Emmy Award Nominee Jessica Hecht will join Tony Award & Academy Award nominee Laura Linney in Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Summer, 1976 written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn and directed by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan.

Teatro Vista Welcomes Five New Board Members


Teatro Vista has announced the appointment of five new board members, expanding support, oversight and important new visibility for Chicago’s only Equity-affiliated Latine theater company.

Taylor Swift Says Her LES MISERABLES Audition Was A 'Nightmare'


Taylor Swift and Eddie Redmayne are looking back on their screen test for the Les Misérables film, which Swift remembers as a 'nightmare.' During the audition process for the acclaimed 2012 film adaptation of the iconic Boublil and Schönberg musical, Swift was in the running for the roles of Cosette and Éponine.

THE GOOD NURSE Starring Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne Now Streaming on Netflix


Suspicious that her colleague is responsible for a series of mysterious patient deaths, a nurse risks her own life to uncover the truth in this gripping thriller based on true events. The film stars Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne, also featuring Nnamdi Asomugha, Kim Dickens, Malik Yoba, Alix West Lefler, and Noah Emmerich.

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How many shows has Tom Hooper written?

Tom Hooper has written 1 shows including Cats (Screenwriter).

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