ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A full-episode sneak preview of the much-anticipated premiere of the STARZ Originals series, "Boss," will be available beginning October 14.

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Lensing has begun on location in Portland, Oregon on an untitled project from two-time Academy Award®-nominated director Gus Van Sant, starring Mia Wasikowska and Henry Hopper.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Directors Guild of America Third Vice President Taylor Hackford today announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2008.

The Directors Guild of America has nominated Danny Boyle, David Fincher, Ron Howard, Christopher Nolan and Gus Van Sant for its top film honor.

Actor Sean Penn will be honored by the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his role in Milk, the head of the California festival says. Festival Chairman Harold Matzner tabbed Penn's portrayal of openly gay San Francisco politician Harvey Milk as one of greatest acting performances in 2008, Daily Variety reported Saturday. For portraying the man who was the first openly gay politician in California history before being assassinated, Penn will receive the festival's Desert Palm Achievement Award. The 20th annual festival will take place Jan.