PBS free streaming ‘War of the Worlds’ documentary
The documentary can also be purchased on DVD or via iTunes.
‘Brave New Jersey’ to debut at Austin Film Festival
It will screen in Austin on Oct. 15.
A. Brad Schwartz talks ‘Broadcast Hysteria’ as ‘War of the Worlds’ anniversary nears
The CBS broadcast took place on Oct. 30, 1938.
Mercury Theatre’s Bill Herz dead at 99
Herz is believed to have been the last surviving cast member of The War of the Worlds radio broadcast .
‘War of the Worlds’ script on auction block
The auction closes on January 28, 2016.
Should Orson Welles be considered co-author of ‘The War of the Worlds’ radio show?
Timothy McFarlin’s article will be published by Case Western Reserve Law Review in 2016.
Indie comedy on ‘War of the Worlds’ broadcast now filming
Production is already underway in Tennessee.
Video: RG Productions stage version of ‘The War of the Worlds’ with intro by A. Brad Schwartz
Watch the complete performance here.
Advance praise for ‘Broadcast Hysteria’ book on ‘The War of the Worlds’
It arrives in bookstores on May 5.
Critics praise 2 upcoming books on Orson Welles
The books will be published in the spring.
‘Broadcast Hysteria’ book utilizes nearly 1,400 letters sent to Orson Welles after ‘War of the Worlds’ broadcast
The book will be published in early May.
‘Star Trek’ actors to take part in ‘War of the Worlds’ stage show
The performance is a fundraiser for Sci-Fest LA.
‘Orson Welles: Substantial Shadows’ at Stanford University showcases radio, stage and film work
The summer of 2014 at Stanford University features an ambitious program celebrating Orson Welles’ creations for film, radio and theater.
Producers seek funding for ‘The Broadcast’ film short
By RAY KELLY Filmmakers are attempting to raise funds to shoot The Broadcast, a 12-minute short loosely based on Orson Welles’ The War of the Worlds broadcast. Producer Stephanie Marin describes the plot: “The story takes place in 1938 and follows a young man racing home to save his family after hearing Orson Welles’ reading […]
‘War of the Worlds’ to be staged this weekend in Orson Welles’ birthplace of Kenosha, Wisconsin
The 75th anniversary of “The War of the Worlds” has been marked this week with stage performances and events in more than a dozen states. (There are productions on Halloween night in Massachusetts, Virginia and West Virginia). So, it seems fitting that one of the last events will take place in Orson Welles’ birthplace of […]
Celebrate ‘War of the Worlds’ at 75: Where to listen, what to watch
By RAY KELLY Interest in Orson Welles’ October 30, 1938 “The War of the Worlds” radio broadcast has been tremendous as the 75th anniversary approaches. There have been numerous reports in newspapers, magazines, television, radio and online recalling its impact. At Wellesnet.com, it has been one the website’s busiest and most productive months. We have […]
‘When Mars Attacked: The War of the Worlds’ Part 4 – Defending Orson Welles
Editor’s note: David Acord, author of “When Mars Attacked: Orson Welles, The War of the Worlds and the Radio Broadcast That Changed America Forever,” has graciously shared his thoughts on the infamous broadcast of Oct. 30, 1938 with Wellesnet this month. This is the final installment in his four-part series. More insight into “The War […]
‘When Mars Attacked: The War of the Worlds’ Part 3 – Fire in the Sky
Editor’s note: David Acord, author of “When Mars Attacked: Orson Welles, The War of the Worlds and the Radio Broadcast That Changed America Forever,” has graciously shared his thoughts on the infamous broadcast of Oct. 30, 1938 with Wellesnet in a four-part series. His eBook is available though amazon.com By DAVID ACORD After The War […]
SiriusXM to air ‘The War of the Worlds,’ ‘War of the Welles’ radio shows; other online listening events planned for October 30
SiriusXM listeners will hear “The War of the Worlds,” the classic radio drama performed by Orson Welles that caused panic and convinced listeners 75 years ago that Martians had landed in Grovers Mill, NJ, and the United States was being attacked. “The War of the Worlds” will air on Wednesday, October 30, at 8 p.m. […]
Director-producer Cathleen O’Connell talks about her PBS documentary on ‘The War of the Worlds’
By RAY KELLY On Tuesday, October 29, PBS’ Emmy Award winning history series “American Experience” will turn back the clock 75 years and examine Orson Welles’ infamous “The War of the Worlds” broadcast. Director-producer Cathleen O’Connell has not only made use of interviews with historians; Welles’ eldest daughter, Chris Welles Feder; and director and Welles […]