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Ryan Coogler is Making a Jukebox Musical Based on Songs by Prince

© 1984 – Warner Bros. All rights reserved. A new musical inspired by the music and songs by Prince (2958-2016) has been greenlighted by Universal Pictures. The movie is still without an official title and will be produced by Ryan Coogler through his company Proximity Media. Zinzi Cooper and Sev Ohanian will be working at…

Will Lady Gaga Play Harley Quinn in a Musical Joker Sequel?

Speculation is rife that Lady Gaga is being tapped to play the role of Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux, a new film that would be a musical sequel to Joker, the 2019 offering by Todd Phillips. Joker was a smash box-office hit, grossing $1 billion worldwide and capturing 2 Oscars—it became the fourth…

Review: Excellent Performances, Gorgeous Design Make ‘Cyrano’ A Must-See

Cyrano – filmmaker Joe Wright’s latest lavish period romance – is the perfect antidote to the plethora of cynical, downbeat and post-apocalyptic entertainment that has been filling our screens in recent months. At its heart, the movie musical is a celebration of love in all of its complexities. The Magnificent Seven and Hillbilly Elegy actress…

Renowned Musical Theater Composer Stephen Sondheim Dies at 91

Stephen Sondheim, the renowned composer of some of the 20th century’s most acclaimed works of musical theater died early yesterday morning. The news of his death has been confirmed by Aaron Meier at DKC O&M, the producers of his current production, Company. The lyricist died suddenly at the age of 91, according to the New…

Producer James D. Stern Adapting ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ For Broadway Stage

Tony-winning director and producer James D. online pharmacy buy ivermectin online with best prices today in the USA Stern, whose theater credits include Lucky Guy and Hairspray, has acquired the rights to Matthew Quick’s novel, The Silver Linings Playbook, and plans to turn it into a Broadway musical. The book was previously adapted as a…

Film Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Delivers a Solid Update on the Broadway Sensation

Adapting a successful stage show into a movie is a risky endeavor since expectations can be tremendously high and film is a very different medium. Recent hits like Hamilton and Come from Away have simply presented an edited version of filmed live performances rather than try to create something new. But some of the most…

Exclusive Video Interviews: Max Harwood and Richard E. Grant on Why ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’

The musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, based on the documentary Jamie: Drag Queen at 16, first debuted at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England in 2017. Now, the inspiring story of someone who was determined to be different and show his classmates his true self is a movie, arriving on Amazon Prime Video this Friday….

SING 2 – Official Trailer (Universal Pictures) HD

SING 2+                                                             July 2, 2021  Just when you thought we couldn’t get any bigger, we’re taking it up an octave! Bigger dreams, bigger stakes, and…

The Cannes Opening Night Film, “ANNETTE” – Full U.S TRAILER & KEY ART

In Theaters August 6 August 20 Prime Video Synopsis: Los Angeles, today. Henry (Adam Driver) is a stand-up comedian with a fierce sense of humor who falls in love with Ann (Marion Cotillard), a world-renowned opera singer. Under the spotlight, they form a passionate and glamorous couple. The birth of their first child, Annette, a…

Dear Evan Hansen – Official Trailer

IN THEATERS SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 The breathtaking, generation-defining Broadway phenomenon becomes a soaring cinematic event as Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt reprises his role as an anxious, isolated high schooler aching for understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social-media age. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Stephen Chbosky (The Perks…

In the Heights

Warner Brothers A feature version of the Broadway musical, in which a bodega owner has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother’s fortune. Directed by Jon M. Chu Writing Credits Quiara Alegría Hudes (screenplay by) Quiara Alegría Hudes (based on the musical stage play, book by)…