From The Retributionists (Photos: Joan Marcus).

We’ve been remiss lately in keeping up with Adam news at the Apple and there’s certainly been a fair amount of Adam news to report, so let’s get to it.

The DVD release of Tennessee has been pushed back to January 26, 2010. Which makes us sad.

The opening night of Adam’s play, The Retributionists, is this Tuesday, September 15th. The limited run of the play ends on September 27th, so Adam fans will want to make sure to catch it before it goes. We’re keeping an eye out for any reviews, but, if you just can’t wait for some words of praise for our boy, check out the latest installment of the podcast, Playwrights Horizons on Demand. Playwright Daniel Goldfarb talks about Adam’s work around the 5:15 mark.

There are more publicity stills of shirtless Adam after the jump, so be sure check those out and check back later in the week for more news.

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The Apple is thrilled to report that Adam will be returning to the New York stage later this month in the New York premiere of Daniel Goldfarb’s The Retributionists at Playwrights Horizons. Tickets are available now for this limited run and we know all Adam fans will want to observe our man in his natural habitat once again, so check it out.

The Retributionists
August 21 – September 27, 2009
Mainstage Theater

The New York Premiere of a new play by Daniel Goldfarb
Directed by Leigh Silverman

Cast: Hamilton Clancy, Adam Driver, Rebecca Henderson, Margarita Levieva, Cristin Milioti, Adam Rothenberg, Lusia Strus
Scenic Design: Derek McLane
Costume Design: Susan Hilferty
Lighting Design: Peter Kaczorowski
Sound Design: Jill BC DuBoff
Original Music: Tom Kitt
Production Stage Manager: Bess Marie Glorioso

Spring 1946. The plan was simple: a German for every Jew. Its execution would be swift, clean, its impact undeniable. In this daring new romantic thriller inspired by actual events, a band of Jewish freedom fighters attempts to avenge a society’s wrongs – if they can keep from tearing each other apart.

Hard on the heels of Tennessee’s limited release to theaters this past weekend comes the news of its impending DVD release on September 1st. Pre-orders may be placed through Amazon for $18.99. No word on any special features yet. While we at the Apple are disappointed at the lackluster reception this film released, we’re thrilled that Adam fans everywhere will finally get to see his nuanced and compelling performance soon. It’s been a long ride.

Thanks to MCODB Mariah Carey for the heads up.

The long-anticipated theatrical debut of Tennessee, Adam’s star turn, is finally upon us. As noted below, the film’s website has a list of venues, so check it out and check the film out. It’s a must-see for all Adam fans.

Adam fans will also want to check out this new interview in the Jewish Exponent, where he talks, all too briefly, about his recent projects, his past projects and even the Apple. The writer notes of Adam’s work in Tennessee that “Carter’s complexity is crafted so elegantly by the actor that no seams show,” and we heartily agree.

Tennessee

Two brothers. Three paths. One destination.

Carter (Adam Rothenberg) and his younger brother Ellis (Ethan Peck) embark on a journey from New Mexico to Tennessee to find their estranged father — a trip which might hold Ellis’s life in the balance. Along the way they meet Krystal (Mariah Carey), an aspiring singer who flees her controlling husband (Lance Reddick) to join them on their journey.

Cast: Mariah Carey, Ethan Peck, Adam Rothenberg, Lance Reddick, Bill Sage
Director: Aaron Woodley
Producer: Lee Daniels
Writer: Russell Schaumberg

“… you utterly believe the bond between the siblings, and Rothenberg excels in his role of a protective older bro who also happens to be a haunted binge drinker.”
– Clark Collis, Entertainment Weekly

“Rothenberg gives a touching and perfectly nuanced performance as a man who clearly knows he gave up a future for the sake of family, only to have deep regrets about the road not taken.”
– Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com

“… the naked pain of (Rothenberg is) quite affecting.”
– Carrie Rickey, The Philadelphia Inquirer

We’re totally the bestest Adam Rothenberg fansite ever! (Click on the “Links” menu option on the official Tennessee website.)

The long-awaited theatrical debut of Tennessee is in sight and we couldn’t be more excited here at the Apple.

As long-time commenter Jeane noted, the official website has a list of venues for this limited release (click the “Theatres” link in the menu). We assume it’s complete, but you might want to check your local listings anyway. Right now, it appears to be confined to a few New York-area theatres, one option each in Dallas and Philadelphia, and a whole bunch in Tennessee, natch.

We’re keeping a sharp eye out for any Adam press as we head on in to Friday, so keep checking in as the big day approaches and check out the trailer to get ready. Woooo!

This is gonna be a quick hit, but big, big news. All thirteen episodes of Adam’s sadly short-lived CBS series, The Ex List are now available for purchase at Amazon On Demand and iTunes. Still no sign of a DVD (with extras, please), but this’ll do for now. Fire up those interwebs, everybody.

On a technical note, we’re having some issues with the site, but we’re working our little fingers off to resolve the problem with the archives and comment pages. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We’ve got a new date for the limited release of Tennessee, June 5, and a new trailer. 39 days and counting.

According to Movies Unlimited, Tennessee is now scheduled for limited release on March 6th. A quick check over at the Moviefone seems to confirm that date, so, fingers crossed.

UPDATE (02/04/2009): A little blurb about producer Lee Daniels notes that Tennessee is due out “next month,” so, in spite of the vague Vivendi report noted by Jeane in comments, it’s looking moderately positive for that release on March 6th.

Hey gang,

The Apple just wants to give y’all a heads up about this week’s super sweet screenings of HORSEFINGERS 3: STARFUCKER at the Slamdance festival.

Is anyone in Utah right now? Maybe for that “other” festival? If so, peep the details below. It’s the CITIZEN KANE of movies about women with hoofs for hands.

And I can verify that the platters of spaghetti and meatballs you see being consumed on screen are indeed meatless.

So… That’s been cleared up….

"Horsefingers 3: Starfucker"

Emma, dressed as the mythological Horsefingers, bumps into Lem, a minor movie star, at a local bar. He doesn’t remember having met her before, but he does like the cut of her hoof. No one is what they appear to be in this disquieting tale of animal attraction. Maria Thayer (Tamela from “Strangers With Candy”) and Adam Rothenberg are right on target, playing it utterly straight as this strange and sexy story gets increasingly surreal. Thayer’s increasing discomfort as Rothenberg pressures her to play horsey in a restaurant is painfully raw. (Paul Sbrizzi, Gallery Host, Co-Chair Shorts Programming)

Director: Kristin Kearse

Showtimes:
     Monday, January 19th at 8:30 PM
     Thursday, January 22nd at 12:30 PM

Location:
     Treasure Mountain Inn – Main
     255 Main Street
     Park City, UT 84060

"Horsefingers 3: Starfucker" is a 13-minute short film playing with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Undead. Advance sale tickets are available at the Slamdance site.

For more information:
     official website, featuring additional stills
     trailer
     Slamdance page, featuring trailer and additional stills