Orson Welles, a donkey cart and a tour of Ireland
The latest issue of “Ireland’s Own” magazine features an account of teenage Orson Welles traveling around the west of Ireland with a donkey and cart.
‘Wells and Welles’ lands publishing, licensing deal
“Wells and Welles” is based on a meeting of “The War of the Worlds” writer H.G. Welles and radio star Orson Welles in 1940. Watch a video recording of the play.
‘Ambersons’ hunt documentary nears ‘finish line’
Director Joshua Grossberg has not revealed whether he found the lost footage or determined its fate, but his documentary on the hunt is now in post-production.
Playwright sought for ‘Broadcast Frenzy’
“The Broadcast Frenzy Radio Show” will culminate in a staged reading on or near the anniversary of the “War of the Worlds” broadcast on October 30, 2025 in New Jersey.
Moving Image museum salutes snubbed films
The Museum of the Moving Image in New York will be screening two Orson Welles classics in the coming weeks, “The Lady from Shanghai” and “The Magnificent Ambersons.”
‘Third Man’ getting 4K UHD release in U.S.
“The Third Man” starring Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles will be available exclusively on Lionsgate’s direct-to-consumer site beginning February 25.
‘Orson Welles’ defending trans rights goes viral
Comedian Jules Starn posted his trans rights monologue on Instagram and it has grabbed the attention of many readers and mainstream websites.
‘Dead Air’ podcasts probe ‘War of the Worlds’ panic
“Dead Air: The Night Orson Welles Terrified America” and author William Elliott Hazelgrove were the subject of Parthenon’s latest “History Unplugged” podcast.
Film exec Michael Schlesinger has died
During his time at Paramount Pictures, Schlesinger championed the 1993 documentary “It’s All True: Based on an Unfinished Film By Orson Welles.”
‘Jaded’ remains an Orson Welles-related rarity
“Jaded,” a late 1980s cinematic effort by Orson Welles’ partner Oja Kodar, has never been released on home video and remains unseen by most Wellesians.
2024: Wellesian Year in Review
Thirty nine years after his passing at age 70, Orson Welles continues to attract admirers because of his impact on theater, radio and motion pictures.
Stream Christmas radio shows with Orson Welles
Get into the Christmas spirit with streaming audio of four vintage Christmas radio shows featuring Orson Welles.