New interview - Side by Side with Susan Blackwell

Zach talks to actress Susan Blackwell about Angels in America, Pittsburgh and the appearance of his er... gentleman's area. Also features half a dozen thrilling rounds of Name That Dog Click here

'Margin Call' to open at Sundance

The premiere of 'Margin Call' will be at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011, it has been confirmed. The festival will run from 20th-20th January in Salt Lake City, Utah.

http://www.sundance.org/press-center/release/2011-sundance-film-festival-announces-films-in-premieres/

Margin Call sold to overseas territories

Margin Call distributors Myrid Pictures have announced that they have sold the film to a number of overseas territories for release next year. The official release date is April 2011 but there is as yet no word on the individual dates of release outside the US.






The countries sold to are :
Germany - Degato and Koch Media
Canada – Alliance
Australia – Becker
Italy - Rai Cinema
Scandinavia - Svensk
Poland - Monolith
Mexico – Gussi
Brazil - Paris Filmes Co. –
Argentina – Distribution Co.
Peru –Eurofilms
Latin America – Videx
China – DDDream
Star TV – PanAsia (pay tv)
Russia – CD Land
Ukraine – Aurora
former Yugoslavia and Romania - P4M
Turkey - D Productions
Middle East - Eagle Films

More as we get them.

Zachary attends Signature Theater's 20th Anniversary

Zachary has had a busy week, what with attending the launch of Naag.com, the premiere of Merchant of Venice on Broadway and most recently, the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Signature Theater Company.

You can see pictures from all Zach's off stage antics here.

Zach to present at the Artios Awards

Zachary has been announced as one of the presenters at the Casting Association of America's Artios Awards, to be held simultaneously at the New York American Airlines Theater and the Los Angeles Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on Monday November 1st.

One of the announced recipients is Tony Kushner, the writer of 'Angels in America', who will recieve the New York Apple award. A full list of nominees is here.

'Girl Walks Into A Bar' completed for web release

The next feature to star Zachary Quinto will be the web-only film 'Girl Walks Into A Bar' directed by Sebastian Gutierrez and co-starring Carla Gugino and Josh Hartnett.

"We want to prove that Web distribution is a viable medium for theatrical quality movies which rely on story, characters and dialogue as opposed to special effects," said Sebastian Gutierrez. "For many reasons the theatrical indie landscape has changed drastically in the last few years, leaving many potential breakout hits without an audience. We are excited to break the rules of feature films by letting people watch our movie for free online."

Zachary plays a dentist who hires a contract killer (Gugino) to murder his wife. In doing so he unwittingly sets off a chain of events which ripples through the mobsters, strippers and lowlifes of the LA bar scene.

The film will be available in October 2010 through Hulu and Youtube. It is not yet clear whether overseas viewers will be able to view it.

New Production Pictures from Angels In America

Zachary Quinto production pictures from Angels in America, taken by Joan Marcus. Click the image to see them at the Signature Theater website.

Angels In America Extended

Due to unprecedented demand the Signature Theater Company have extended the run of Angels In America, in which Zachary Quinto will play Louie.

The production was originally supposed to end on December 19th but was extended first to January 30th and now will play for another three weeks, ending on Sunday February 20th, 2011.



Tickets for the original run sold out in a few hours and crashed the Signature website. You can buy tickets to the new dates here

ZQUK will be there on Sat 18th at 2pm and Weds 22nd at 8pm, come see us!

Zachary Quinto's 'Hostage' to be shown at film fest

The Before the Door short "Hostage" is to be shown at the Hollyshorts Film Festival in LA this summer.

The short film which features a the relationship between a petty criminal and his hostage will be part of the opening night. Jimmy Jean-Louis AKA the Haitian in Heroes is one of the judges, along with Dollhouse and Spartacus : Blood and Sand writer Maurissa Tancharoen and others.

The festival runs from August 5-12 at the Director's Guild Theater on Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA.

Official site

Lance Mazmanian spills details of next Before the Door feature.

Lance Mazmanian posted news on his official website today which gave more information on his upcoming feature film project with Before the Door.

"I'm collaborating with the gents on a very unique feature film that has the potential to seriously shake things up around the world, in a good way.

Indeed, with the manner in which the story is built, there is literally something for everyone. And, it contains a central emotional/narrative element that has never been seen on film, that I know of.

Zachary Quinto, the potential lead, will be in every shot (minus 'establishing' stuff)"

He goes on to say that the film script won't even have its final draft until after Margin Call has wrapped.

Zach appearing at Soho House - June 28th

via ontd_pinto

WordTheatre® is bringing two top tier writers to Soho House on June 28th for performances of their own work. Featuring:

* Rick Moody (author of The Ice Storm)'s "Modern Lovers" performed by Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma, The Messenger) and Sarah Paulson (Broadway's Collected Stories, Serenity)

* Michael Cunningham (writer of The Hours)'s "White Angel" performed by Zachary Quinto (Star Trek, Heroes)

* Both authors will be present for a Q and A following the performances

Produced and directed by Cedering Fox.

There will be signings of purchased books beforehand and during intermission. Doors open at 6:30 PM and performances begin at 7 PM. Books available at the show from Mobile Libris.

Soho House NY is a private club, but WordTheatre® audience members will be granted admission and the ability to make reservations in the restaurant on the day of the event. Please call Soho House directly for reservations: (212) 627-9800

Source here

Zach cast as Louis in Angels In America

We told you about this some time ago but it has been confirmed today that Zachary will appear as Louis Ironson off Broadway in Tony Kushner's Angels In America. He will star alongside Billy Porter when the run begins on September 14th. The play will run until December 19th.

Signature Theatre Company Website

Nimoy - "It's not fair on Zach for me to continue"

Leonard Nimoy has spoken of his desire to leave the Spock game to Zachary. The 79 year old actor told Kevin Williamson at the QMI agency that he would not appear again as Spock in the rebooted Star Trek series.

"I want to get off the stage. Also, I don’t think it would be fair to Zachary Quinto, he’s a terrific actor, he looks the part, and it’s time to give him some space. And I’m very flattered the character will continue." he said, also stating that after his Fringe appearance as William Bell was done, he would retire from acting altogether. "I’ve been doing this professionally for 60 years, I love the idea of going out on a positive note. I’ve had a great, great time."

Zach recently joked that he would personally request Nimoy return to play Spock in Star Trek 12, which according to Zoe Saldana, will have a shooting date announced within a month.

Today Zach commented; "There’s not even a script and Leonard just announced his retirement,” said Quinto. “He’s not going to do another movie.

“Frankly, Leonard has got a mind of his own and he’s going to do what he wants regardless of what other people tell him. I’m just glad that he’s my friend.”

Zach to appear in LOVE 2010 gala performance

Zach will be one of the performers at Wet Productions annual gala.

The performance of short plays by female writers is to honor 'women who are changing the way the world sees women and how women see themselves'. It will be held on April 19th at the Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York City, New York.

For more information and to get tickets, go to Wet Productions.

Zach in talks for new comedy role

Zach has reportedly been approached to play one of many ex-boyfriends to House Bunny actress Anna Faris in her upcoming movie What's Your Number?

Entertainment Weekly's Hollywood Insider has Zach on a list of potential exes who are re-visited as Faris' character realises she may have let Mr Right slip through her fingers. It would be Zach's first comedy feature.

More as we get it.

Zach's new project makes it to IMDB

The previously announced drama about the financial crisis has now been listed on IMDB as "Margin Call" with release pegged for September 2010.

A 'margin call' is a notification from a broker that stock bought with borrowed money is about to dip below a certain value. Zach is listed as cast and producer, alongside his Before the Door partners Corey Moosa and Neal Dodson. Writer and director is listed as J.C. Chandor, who has previously worked in documentary. This will be his first film.

We'll keep you posted on any updates.

IMDB Link - "Margin Call"

Star Trek wins an Oscar

Star Trek has won an Oscar for Best Make Up. It was presented by Ben Stiller who took to the stage made up as a Na'avi from Avatar. Barney Burman, Mindy Hall and Joel Harlow were named on the award.

Trek was also nominated for Best Visual Effects, Sound Editing and Sound Mixing.

Image : Barney Burman applies Zach's makeup

Zachary to star as George Gershwin?

Speculation has mounted that Zachary has been cast as composer George Gershwin in a biopic acquired by Dreamworks.

Mike Fleming of Deadline : Hollywood made the claim yesterday. Apparently Dreamworks is already assisting him with role preparation including dialogue coaches, and shooting could begin as early as April.

Fleming notes that as the remake of James Stewart film Harvey has been delayed, Steven Spielberg is looking for a new directing project.

More as we get it.

Zachary Quinto : Nothing Trek related for 2 years

In a telephone interview with Wired.com Zach has distanced himself from Star Trek-related activity for the next two years.

He told interviewer Gus Mastrapa “I’m stepping away from Star Trek for at least two years — no movies, no conventions, no anything for a while.”

He also stated “I’m stepping away from that genre and exploring a lot of other territory,” Whether this includes the fantasy series Heroes was not clear, but his comments may worry producers at Heroes who are currently pitching for a fifth season to NBC.

UK based Constellation Events currently have Zach announced as their first guest for a Glasgow convention in July.

The statement probably would not apply to promotional appearances such as any which might occur at San Diego Comic-Con or similar events, as these would normally be within the contractual obligations for Star Trek and Heroes.

You can read the full article here

UPDATE - From the horse's mouth

i have been inundated with questions and confusion about a comment i made during an interview with wired - about the new atari star trek online game - in which i said i am stepping away from trek for the next two years. obviously i will be a part of any upcoming films... reprising my role as spock. what i meant was that in the meantime i won't be making any public appearances related to the franchise - or doing anymore auxiliary projects pertaining to the trek universe. i will be focusing my efforts on other projects and preparing to shoot the next film - which will be released in june of 2012... two years from now. hence the no trek for two years remark. worry not trekkers. it was a misunderstanding of context. i am not spock. but i am spock. all at the same time.
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Zachary Quinto to perform in NYC benefit

Zach will appear in a benefit for Naked Angels New Play Fund in New York City on Thursday January 28th.

The night also features Matthew Broderick,Marisa Tomei and Fisher Stevens and will be performed at the Peter Jay Sharp on West 42nd St.

For more info go to http://www.nakedangels.com/playing/