The Writers Guild of America is expected to meet in the coming days with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, amid rising hopes for a resolution of the three-month strike.
The WGA is set to respond to the studios’ latest offer, which was presented on Friday.
The AMPTP delivered proposals that touched on all of the guild’s major issues, according to sources familiar with the talks, including some that had been characterized as non-starters.
In particular, the studios addressed the WGA’s demand for a TV staff minimum. The studio proposal would give showrunners significant authority to set the size of the staff, according to the sources, with an additional factor for the size of the show’s budget.
The studios also addressed the guild’s demand for greater transparency on viewership data on streaming platforms, though the studio proposal would not tie compensation to that data.
The WGA is set to respond to the studios’ latest offer, which was presented on Friday.
The AMPTP delivered proposals that touched on all of the guild’s major issues, according to sources familiar with the talks, including some that had been characterized as non-starters.
In particular, the studios addressed the WGA’s demand for a TV staff minimum. The studio proposal would give showrunners significant authority to set the size of the staff, according to the sources, with an additional factor for the size of the show’s budget.
The studios also addressed the guild’s demand for greater transparency on viewership data on streaming platforms, though the studio proposal would not tie compensation to that data.
- 8/15/2023
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” and “Ted Lasso” were the big winners at Sunday night’s Critics Choice Awards, as was Will Smith. But when the statuettes weren’t being handed out in front of the camera, there was plenty going on off stage.
Waiting Game
The show had even started yet, but everywhere you turned there was a bottleneck. Members of the press were stuck in line checking in up to the minute before the carpet opened because a computer glitch apparently lost everyone’s registration with proof of vaccination and negative Covid test. Then once the carpet opened, security wouldn’t allow many celebs, including Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo and “It’s a Sin” star Olly Alexander, to walk the arrival line when things got a bit too congested. “Evil” star Andrea Martin was the last person allowed onto the carpet. Danielle Brooks summed up it...
Waiting Game
The show had even started yet, but everywhere you turned there was a bottleneck. Members of the press were stuck in line checking in up to the minute before the carpet opened because a computer glitch apparently lost everyone’s registration with proof of vaccination and negative Covid test. Then once the carpet opened, security wouldn’t allow many celebs, including Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo and “It’s a Sin” star Olly Alexander, to walk the arrival line when things got a bit too congested. “Evil” star Andrea Martin was the last person allowed onto the carpet. Danielle Brooks summed up it...
- 3/14/2022
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Andrew Garfield is now nominated at the Oscars for a second time thanks to his heartfelt performance as theater composer Jonathan Larson in “tick, tick… Boom!” The actor earned his first nomination in 2017 for the film “Hacksaw Ridge.”
Garfield recently spoke with Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson and contributing writer David Buchanan about his own theater background, figuring out the best way to play Larson in the Lin-Manuel Miranda-directed film and the emotional intensity of the material. Watch the exclusive video interview above and read the complete transcript below.
Seesag Awards nominee profile: Will third time be the charm for Andrew Garfield?
Gold Derby (David Buchanan): Andrew, it’s such a pleasure to talk to you today. I wanted to start with “tick, tick… Boom!” and your experience on stage because “tick, tick… Boom!” started as a stage musical and is all about the theater, obviously, as Jonathan Larson was a composer.
Garfield recently spoke with Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson and contributing writer David Buchanan about his own theater background, figuring out the best way to play Larson in the Lin-Manuel Miranda-directed film and the emotional intensity of the material. Watch the exclusive video interview above and read the complete transcript below.
Seesag Awards nominee profile: Will third time be the charm for Andrew Garfield?
Gold Derby (David Buchanan): Andrew, it’s such a pleasure to talk to you today. I wanted to start with “tick, tick… Boom!” and your experience on stage because “tick, tick… Boom!” started as a stage musical and is all about the theater, obviously, as Jonathan Larson was a composer.
- 2/20/2022
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
Allan Larson, father of Jonathan Larson and a dedicated caretaker of the Rent playwright’s legacy, has died.
His death was announced last night on Twitter by Lin-Manuel Miranda, director of the 2021 Netflix adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical Tick, Tick…Boom! Additional details were not immediately available.
“Faced with unimaginable loss, he made his son’s legacy his life’s work,” Miranda said in the announcement. “For years, anywhere Jon’s work premiered in the world, Al would be there to tell the assembled casts about his son Jonathan. Rest in peace, Al. Thank you for your trust & friendship. Miss you already.”
Nanette Larson, wife of Allan and mother of Jonathan, died in 2018. Together, the parents, along with daughter Julie Larson, created The Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation following the playwright’s death in 1996. The foundation’s mission was to provide recognition and financial support for new creators of musical theatre.
His death was announced last night on Twitter by Lin-Manuel Miranda, director of the 2021 Netflix adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical Tick, Tick…Boom! Additional details were not immediately available.
“Faced with unimaginable loss, he made his son’s legacy his life’s work,” Miranda said in the announcement. “For years, anywhere Jon’s work premiered in the world, Al would be there to tell the assembled casts about his son Jonathan. Rest in peace, Al. Thank you for your trust & friendship. Miss you already.”
Nanette Larson, wife of Allan and mother of Jonathan, died in 2018. Together, the parents, along with daughter Julie Larson, created The Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation following the playwright’s death in 1996. The foundation’s mission was to provide recognition and financial support for new creators of musical theatre.
- 1/1/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Screenwriter Steven Levenson’s process of adapting Jonathan Larson’s musical “tick, tick… Boom!” for the Netflix film of the same name began with the question, “Which of these scripts is going to be our basis?” The late composer had performed the piece as a solo rock monologue “a few times, and each time with a different script,” Levenson recalls, so he had to pour over the five versions available in Larson’s archive to create “an amalgam.” The final product is the screenplay for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s film directorial debut, which stars Andrew Garfield as the composer most famously known for writing the book and score for “Rent.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
Larson’s archive, which is housed at the Library of Congress, proved essential to Levenson’s work. He and Miranda traced the evolution of the “tick, tick… Boom!” solo show to see what songs were...
Larson’s archive, which is housed at the Library of Congress, proved essential to Levenson’s work. He and Miranda traced the evolution of the “tick, tick… Boom!” solo show to see what songs were...
- 12/20/2021
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
“I felt so akin to him even though I’m not a writer myself. I felt like he was already alive in me somehow,” Andrew Garfield shares about stepping into the shoes of Jonathan Larson, the composer whose life story is dramatized in the Netflix film “tick, tick… Boom!,” which is based on his musical of the same name. Garfield had over a year to “immerse” himself in Larson’s music and come to know his family and friends, and he reveals that learning about him felt like “being introduced to an old brother that I didn’t know existed.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
Larson is most famous for writing the book and score for the musical “Rent,” which won the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Before “Rent,” Larson penned “tick, tick… Boom!,” a semi-autobiographical rock monologue about a theatre composer nearing...
Larson is most famous for writing the book and score for the musical “Rent,” which won the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Before “Rent,” Larson penned “tick, tick… Boom!,” a semi-autobiographical rock monologue about a theatre composer nearing...
- 12/8/2021
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
“I grew up absolutely obsessed with ‘Rent,'” remembers producer Julie Oh about the classic Jonathan Larson musical, but she didn’t discover Larson’s earlier autobiographical musical “tick, tick… Boom!” until 2014, when she saw the Encores! production starring Lin-Manuel Miranda. “There are very few moments in your life when you see something and it feels like it was written for you, and you sit there in the audience and the first thing that you want to do is share it with someone.” We talked with Oh as part of our “Meet the Experts” Film Producers Panel. Watch our exclusive video interview with Oh above.
“After I saw it I immediately asked myself, why doesn’t the world know about this extraordinary story of struggling, not knowing where you’re going to go, being at a crossroads in life and having to choose a path?” Oh adds. Well, if the...
“After I saw it I immediately asked myself, why doesn’t the world know about this extraordinary story of struggling, not knowing where you’re going to go, being at a crossroads in life and having to choose a path?” Oh adds. Well, if the...
- 12/2/2021
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Movie theaters reopened, “Succession” Season 3 is finally here and some of the biggest artists are hitting the road once again to go back on tour. As the entertainment industry mounts a measured comeback amid the global pandemic, here are the films, series and artists that the writers, editors and reporters at Variety are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
I’m thankful for “Succession” Season 3! — Claudia Eller, editor-in-chief
Thankful that finally a woman of color has won an Oscar for best director! Thank you for providing exceptional representation, Chloé Zhao. — Tiana DeNicola, production supervisor
I’m thankful for the “Wonder Years” reboot. It’s wonderful! Makes me laugh out loud. Many scenes I lived. Pure joy! — Sheila Dixon Howard, editorial coordinator
I’m thankful for “Ted Lasso” and “Dopesick” — two shows that moved me deeply this year. — Cynthia Littleton, co-editor-in-chief
I am grateful for the return of live music and Willie Nelson being back on tour.
I’m thankful for “Succession” Season 3! — Claudia Eller, editor-in-chief
Thankful that finally a woman of color has won an Oscar for best director! Thank you for providing exceptional representation, Chloé Zhao. — Tiana DeNicola, production supervisor
I’m thankful for the “Wonder Years” reboot. It’s wonderful! Makes me laugh out loud. Many scenes I lived. Pure joy! — Sheila Dixon Howard, editorial coordinator
I’m thankful for “Ted Lasso” and “Dopesick” — two shows that moved me deeply this year. — Cynthia Littleton, co-editor-in-chief
I am grateful for the return of live music and Willie Nelson being back on tour.
- 11/25/2021
- by David Viramontes
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix released the trailer, key art and the first single from the film’s official soundtrack entitled “30/90” for tick, tick…Boom!, the Lin-Manuel Miranda-directed film adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical pre-Rent musical.
Starring Andrew Garfield as Larson, Netflix’s tick, tick…Boom! will premiere in theaters on November 12, 2021 and will hit streaming a week later on November 19th.
Garfield plays Jon, a young theater composer who’s waiting tables at a New York City diner in 1990 while writing what he hopes will be the next great American musical. As described by Netflix: Days before he’s due to showcase his work in a make-or-break performance, Jon is feeling the pressure from everywhere: from his girlfriend Susan (Alexandra Shipp), who dreams of an artistic life beyond New York City; from his friend Michael (Robin de Jesús), who has moved on from his dream to a life of financial security.
Starring Andrew Garfield as Larson, Netflix’s tick, tick…Boom! will premiere in theaters on November 12, 2021 and will hit streaming a week later on November 19th.
Garfield plays Jon, a young theater composer who’s waiting tables at a New York City diner in 1990 while writing what he hopes will be the next great American musical. As described by Netflix: Days before he’s due to showcase his work in a make-or-break performance, Jon is feeling the pressure from everywhere: from his girlfriend Susan (Alexandra Shipp), who dreams of an artistic life beyond New York City; from his friend Michael (Robin de Jesús), who has moved on from his dream to a life of financial security.
- 10/4/2021
- by Brandon Choe
- Deadline Film + TV
The world premiere of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s directorial debut “Tick, Tick … Boom” will kick off the 35th edition of the AFI Fest, the festival announced on Wednesday.
The festival will take place on Nov. 10-14.
The film is the autobiographical musical of the late “Rent” playwright Jonathan Larson and stars Andrew Garfield. Miranda, who starred in the Off-Broadway production of this musical, produced with Imagine Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, along with Julie Oh. Larson’s sister, Julie Larson, is the executive producer while “Dear Evan Hansen” playwright Steven Levenson adapted the screenplay.
Taking place in 1990, “Tick, Tick…Boom!” follows Jon (Garfield), a waiter and aspiring composer who hopes that his next theatrical project, “Superbia,” will bring him his Broadway dreams. But as his roommate prepares to move out and take a high-paying advertising job and his girlfriend pressures him to give up on his play, Jon begins to...
The festival will take place on Nov. 10-14.
The film is the autobiographical musical of the late “Rent” playwright Jonathan Larson and stars Andrew Garfield. Miranda, who starred in the Off-Broadway production of this musical, produced with Imagine Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, along with Julie Oh. Larson’s sister, Julie Larson, is the executive producer while “Dear Evan Hansen” playwright Steven Levenson adapted the screenplay.
Taking place in 1990, “Tick, Tick…Boom!” follows Jon (Garfield), a waiter and aspiring composer who hopes that his next theatrical project, “Superbia,” will bring him his Broadway dreams. But as his roommate prepares to move out and take a high-paying advertising job and his girlfriend pressures him to give up on his play, Jon begins to...
- 8/11/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
‘Chandelier’ Choreographer Ryan Heffington Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘tick, tick…Boom!’ For Netflix
Exclusive: Choreographer Ryan Heffington, whose work on Sia’s 2014 video for her hit ‘Chandelier’ earned him the second of two Grammy nominations, has boarded Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Netflix musical tick, tick…Boom! Heffington will choreograph all dance sequences in the film based on the Off Broadway musical by Rent creator Jonathan Larson.
tick, tick…Boom! marks the directorial debut of Hamilton‘s Tony-, Grammy-, Emmy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning creator Miranda.
In addition to the worldwide hit and Vma Award winning ‘Chandelier,’ Heffington received his first Grammy Award nomination for choreographing the 2013 Arcade Fire video ‘We Exist.’
In addition to those and other music videos, Heffington has done choreography work for Netflix’s The Oa, the musical finale for HBO’s Euphoria, Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver, and Spike Jonze-directed commercials for Apple’s Homepod and Kenzo World Parfum.
tick, tick…Boom! marks the directorial debut of Hamilton‘s Tony-, Grammy-, Emmy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning creator Miranda.
In addition to the worldwide hit and Vma Award winning ‘Chandelier,’ Heffington received his first Grammy Award nomination for choreographing the 2013 Arcade Fire video ‘We Exist.’
In addition to those and other music videos, Heffington has done choreography work for Netflix’s The Oa, the musical finale for HBO’s Euphoria, Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver, and Spike Jonze-directed commercials for Apple’s Homepod and Kenzo World Parfum.
- 1/27/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
X-Men actress Alexandra Shipp is set to star opposite Andrew Garfield in tick, tick…Boom!, the feature directorial debut project from Lin-Manuel Miranda. Vanessa Hudgens and Tony nominee Robin de Jesus (The Boys in the Band) will also co-star in Netflix adaptation based on the autobiographical Off-Broadway show written by the late Jonathan Larson.
The musical, which was written by Steven Levenson, is set in 1990 and will follow Jon (Garfield), an aspiring theater composer who waits tables in New York City while writing Superbia, which he hopes will be the great American musical that will finally give him his big career break. The young man is feeling pressure from his girlfriend Susan (Shipp), who is tired of continuing to put her life on hold for Jon’s career aspiration. Meanwhile, Jon’s best friend and roommate Michael has given up on his creative dream and...
The musical, which was written by Steven Levenson, is set in 1990 and will follow Jon (Garfield), an aspiring theater composer who waits tables in New York City while writing Superbia, which he hopes will be the great American musical that will finally give him his big career break. The young man is feeling pressure from his girlfriend Susan (Shipp), who is tired of continuing to put her life on hold for Jon’s career aspiration. Meanwhile, Jon’s best friend and roommate Michael has given up on his creative dream and...
- 11/5/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Lin-Manuel Miranda is bolstering his directorial debut tick, tick... Boom! with Vanessa Hudgens, Alexandra Shipp and Robin de Jesus coming on board, Netflix announced Monday.
Andrew Garfield will lead Miranda's film adaptation of the autobiographical musical of the same name by Jonathan Larson, the late playwright behind Rent. The project is being penned by Tony Award-winning scribe Steven Levenson and is being developed with the support of Larson's sister, Julie Larson.
Set in 1990, tick, tick… Boom! follows the story of Jon, an aspiring theater composer who is waiting tables in New York City while writing Superbia, which he hopes ...
Andrew Garfield will lead Miranda's film adaptation of the autobiographical musical of the same name by Jonathan Larson, the late playwright behind Rent. The project is being penned by Tony Award-winning scribe Steven Levenson and is being developed with the support of Larson's sister, Julie Larson.
Set in 1990, tick, tick… Boom! follows the story of Jon, an aspiring theater composer who is waiting tables in New York City while writing Superbia, which he hopes ...
- 11/4/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Lin-Manuel Miranda is bolstering his directorial debut tick, tick... Boom! with Vanessa Hudgens, Alexandra Shipp and Robin de Jesus coming on board, Netflix announced Monday.
Andrew Garfield will lead Miranda's film adaptation of the autobiographical musical of the same name by Jonathan Larson, the late playwright behind Rent. The project is being penned by Tony Award-winning scribe Steven Levenson and is being developed with the support of Larson's sister, Julie Larson.
Set in 1990, tick, tick… Boom! follows the story of Jon, an aspiring theater composer who is waiting tables in New York City while writing Superbia, which he hopes ...
Andrew Garfield will lead Miranda's film adaptation of the autobiographical musical of the same name by Jonathan Larson, the late playwright behind Rent. The project is being penned by Tony Award-winning scribe Steven Levenson and is being developed with the support of Larson's sister, Julie Larson.
Set in 1990, tick, tick… Boom! follows the story of Jon, an aspiring theater composer who is waiting tables in New York City while writing Superbia, which he hopes ...
- 11/4/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Calling all Broadway-lovers! Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda is making his directorial debut in Netflix's upcoming screen adaptation of Rent creator Jonathan Larson's autobiographical musical Tick, Tick . . . Boom!, and if you're a theater fan, it's time to get excited. The film, which will star Andrew Garfield in the lead role as Jon, will be a retelling of Larson's personal story as an aspiring theater composer who waits tables in New York City in 1990, according to Deadline. Larson died the night before Rent's first Off Broadway preview performance, making his story in the upcoming film all the more tragic.
Tick, Tick . . . Boom!, which gives a glimpse into Larson's life before he wrote Rent, follows Jon as he attempts to write his first play, Superbia, and balance the mounting pressure from his girlfriend, Susan, who's tired of putting her life on hold to help Jon achieve his dreams. Approaching his 30th birthday,...
Tick, Tick . . . Boom!, which gives a glimpse into Larson's life before he wrote Rent, follows Jon as he attempts to write his first play, Superbia, and balance the mounting pressure from his girlfriend, Susan, who's tired of putting her life on hold to help Jon achieve his dreams. Approaching his 30th birthday,...
- 11/2/2019
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
Andrew Garfield will star in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Tick, Tick… Boom!” for Netflix.
Variety first reported in June that Netflix had won the movie rights to “Tick, Tick … Boom!” with “Hamilton” creator Miranda attached to direct and Garfield the top choice to star. His deal was announced on Wednesday.
“Dear Evan Hansen” writer Steven Levenson is adapting the script based on the original stage show by late “Rent” creator Jonathan Larson. Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Julie Oh of Imagine Entertainment are producing along with Miranda. Julie Larson and Levenson are executive producing.
“Tick, Tick … Boom!” is set in 1990 and tells the story of an aspiring theater composer who is waiting tables in New York City while writing “Superbia,” which he hopes will be the next great American musical and finally give him his big break. As he approaches his 30th birthday, he is overcome with anxiety, wondering if his dream is worth the cost.
Variety first reported in June that Netflix had won the movie rights to “Tick, Tick … Boom!” with “Hamilton” creator Miranda attached to direct and Garfield the top choice to star. His deal was announced on Wednesday.
“Dear Evan Hansen” writer Steven Levenson is adapting the script based on the original stage show by late “Rent” creator Jonathan Larson. Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Julie Oh of Imagine Entertainment are producing along with Miranda. Julie Larson and Levenson are executive producing.
“Tick, Tick … Boom!” is set in 1990 and tells the story of an aspiring theater composer who is waiting tables in New York City while writing “Superbia,” which he hopes will be the next great American musical and finally give him his big break. As he approaches his 30th birthday, he is overcome with anxiety, wondering if his dream is worth the cost.
- 10/30/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Andrew Garfield is set to star in the film adaptation of “Tick, Tick…Boom!,” which is the feature directorial debut of Lin-Manuel Miranda, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
The movie is set up at Netflix and is based on the autobiographical, off-Broadway play by the writer of “Rent,” Jonathan Larson. Larson died tragically in 1996 the night before the musical “Rent” made its first preview performance and eventually became a worldwide sensation, winning Larson multiple posthumous Tony awards and the Pulitzer Prize.
Netflix acquired worldwide rights to the film back in June, and Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Julie Oh are set as producers alongside Miranda.
Also Read: Andrew Garfield, Jessica Chastain to Play Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker in Biopic 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'
“Tick, Tick… Boom!” is set in 1990 and tells the story of Jon, an aspiring theater composer who...
The movie is set up at Netflix and is based on the autobiographical, off-Broadway play by the writer of “Rent,” Jonathan Larson. Larson died tragically in 1996 the night before the musical “Rent” made its first preview performance and eventually became a worldwide sensation, winning Larson multiple posthumous Tony awards and the Pulitzer Prize.
Netflix acquired worldwide rights to the film back in June, and Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Julie Oh are set as producers alongside Miranda.
Also Read: Andrew Garfield, Jessica Chastain to Play Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker in Biopic 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'
“Tick, Tick… Boom!” is set in 1990 and tells the story of Jon, an aspiring theater composer who...
- 10/30/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Lin-Manuel Miranda has set Andrew Garfield to star in tick, tick…Boom! Miranda makes his feature directorial debut for Netflix on the adaptation of the autobiographical Off Broadway show written by Jonathan Larson, who shortly after went on to write the Pulitzer-winning musical Rent. Larson died tragically the night before Rent‘s first Off Broadway preview performance, before the show became a sensation.
Imagine Entertainment principals Brian Grazer and Ron Howard are producing with Imagine’s Julie Oh, and Miranda. Steven Levenson, the Dear Evan Hanson playwright who wrote Fosse/Verdon, is adapting the script from Larson’s original stage show. Julie Larson, Levenson and Celia Costas are the exec producers.
Garfield is essentially playing Larson in a musical about the young playwright’s towering ambition. Garfield will play Jon, an aspiring theater composer who waits tables in New York City while writing Superbia, which he hopes will be...
Imagine Entertainment principals Brian Grazer and Ron Howard are producing with Imagine’s Julie Oh, and Miranda. Steven Levenson, the Dear Evan Hanson playwright who wrote Fosse/Verdon, is adapting the script from Larson’s original stage show. Julie Larson, Levenson and Celia Costas are the exec producers.
Garfield is essentially playing Larson in a musical about the young playwright’s towering ambition. Garfield will play Jon, an aspiring theater composer who waits tables in New York City while writing Superbia, which he hopes will be...
- 10/30/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Lin-Manuel Miranda is set to make his feature film directorial debut at Netflix with an adaptation of “Rent” creator Jonathan Larson’s “Tick, Tick… Boom!”
Netflix acquired worldwide rights to the film, which is being produced by Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Julie Oh, as well as Miranda.
“Tick, Tick… Boom!” is set in 1990 and tells the story of Jon, an aspiring theater composer who is waiting tables in New York City while writing “Superbia” — which he hopes will be the next great American musical and finally give him his big break.
Also Read: Marc Anthony Joins Cast of Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights' Film Adaptation
Jon is also feeling pressure from his girlfriend Susan, who is tired of continuing to put her life on hold for Jon’s career aspirations. Meanwhile, his best friend and roommate Michael, has given up on his creative aspirations...
Netflix acquired worldwide rights to the film, which is being produced by Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Julie Oh, as well as Miranda.
“Tick, Tick… Boom!” is set in 1990 and tells the story of Jon, an aspiring theater composer who is waiting tables in New York City while writing “Superbia” — which he hopes will be the next great American musical and finally give him his big break.
Also Read: Marc Anthony Joins Cast of Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights' Film Adaptation
Jon is also feeling pressure from his girlfriend Susan, who is tired of continuing to put her life on hold for Jon’s career aspirations. Meanwhile, his best friend and roommate Michael, has given up on his creative aspirations...
- 6/19/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Following a heated bidding war, Netflix has walked away with the rights to “Tick, Tick… Boom,” a musical adaptation to be directed by “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Sources say Andrew Garfield is the top choice to star, though no deal is done.
“Dear Evan Hansen” writer Stephen Levinson adapting the script based on the original stage show by the late “Rent” creator Jonathan Larson. Brian Grazer and Ron Howard and Julie Oh of Imagine Entertainment are producing along with Miranda. Julie Larson and Levinson are exec producing.
“Tick, Tick… Boom!” is set in 1990 and tells the story of Jon, an aspiring theater composer who is waiting tables in New York City while writing Superbia – which he hopes will be the next great American musical and finally give him his big break. Jon is also feeling pressure from his girlfriend Susan, who is tired of continuing to put her life on...
Sources say Andrew Garfield is the top choice to star, though no deal is done.
“Dear Evan Hansen” writer Stephen Levinson adapting the script based on the original stage show by the late “Rent” creator Jonathan Larson. Brian Grazer and Ron Howard and Julie Oh of Imagine Entertainment are producing along with Miranda. Julie Larson and Levinson are exec producing.
“Tick, Tick… Boom!” is set in 1990 and tells the story of Jon, an aspiring theater composer who is waiting tables in New York City while writing Superbia – which he hopes will be the next great American musical and finally give him his big break. Jon is also feeling pressure from his girlfriend Susan, who is tired of continuing to put her life on...
- 6/19/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
The Television Academy has ruled that Fox’s version of “Rent” can submit in the variety special (live) category at this year’s Emmy Awards, Variety has learned.
Originally the performance was set to be a truly live event on a Sunday night in January, but performer Brennin Hunt broke his foot during the previous evening’s performance and therefore was unable to perform the full choreography needed for the show to go on fully as planned. The performance at which he got injured was shot live-to-tape and was what ultimately made the broadcast — with the exception of the final act, for which production did switch over to a true live performance on Sunday. The final act had altered choreography from the original plan so that Hunt could sit on stage and sing, even though his foot was in a cast. The original Broadway cast of Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer...
Originally the performance was set to be a truly live event on a Sunday night in January, but performer Brennin Hunt broke his foot during the previous evening’s performance and therefore was unable to perform the full choreography needed for the show to go on fully as planned. The performance at which he got injured was shot live-to-tape and was what ultimately made the broadcast — with the exception of the final act, for which production did switch over to a true live performance on Sunday. The final act had altered choreography from the original plan so that Hunt could sit on stage and sing, even though his foot was in a cast. The original Broadway cast of Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer...
- 6/3/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount Studios was blessed with “Seasons of Love” as Fox’s live broadcast of Jonathan Larson’s Rent took the stage at Deadline’s The Contenders Emmys. Executive producers Adam Siegel, Julie Larson and Alex Rudzinski as well as stars Vanessa Hudgens and Emmy nominated actor Brandon Victor Dixon (via Skype) talked about bringing the musical to live TV, how Brennin Hunt’s injury during production did not hinder the event and honoring Jonathan Larson’s legacy.
“Expect the unexpected is the mantra,” Rudzinski told Deadline’s Pete Hammond.
As a result of Hunt’s injury, Fox aired a full dress rehearsal with the finale of the musical being live. Even so, that didn’t take away from the live aspect of the show. Rudzinski said that this event blends movies, TV and theatrical to create a one-of-a-kind energy that is like opening night and closing night of a show.
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“Expect the unexpected is the mantra,” Rudzinski told Deadline’s Pete Hammond.
As a result of Hunt’s injury, Fox aired a full dress rehearsal with the finale of the musical being live. Even so, that didn’t take away from the live aspect of the show. Rudzinski said that this event blends movies, TV and theatrical to create a one-of-a-kind energy that is like opening night and closing night of a show.
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- 4/7/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox’s live TV musical “Rent” began with pre-taped footage Sunday — after male lead Brennin Hunt broke his foot Saturday during rehearsal — and that’s how the majority of the show will air tonight.
Hunt, who plays Roger, took the stage with some of his co-stars at the top of the show for a few numbers, with a “previously recorded notice” appearing on screen to signal the scenes were from the taped rehearsal the day before.
The rest of the cast — which includes Brandon Victor Dixon as Tom Collins, Jordan Fisher as Mark Cohen, Mario as Benjamin Coffin III, Kiersey Clemons as Joanne Jefferson, Vanessa Hudgens as Maureen Johnson, Tinashe as Mimi Marquez and Valentina as Angel — then appeared on stage live ahead of the show’s first commercial break to let viewers know Hunt would be “unable to perform tonight” and that “most of what you see tonight is from last night.
Hunt, who plays Roger, took the stage with some of his co-stars at the top of the show for a few numbers, with a “previously recorded notice” appearing on screen to signal the scenes were from the taped rehearsal the day before.
The rest of the cast — which includes Brandon Victor Dixon as Tom Collins, Jordan Fisher as Mark Cohen, Mario as Benjamin Coffin III, Kiersey Clemons as Joanne Jefferson, Vanessa Hudgens as Maureen Johnson, Tinashe as Mimi Marquez and Valentina as Angel — then appeared on stage live ahead of the show’s first commercial break to let viewers know Hunt would be “unable to perform tonight” and that “most of what you see tonight is from last night.
- 1/28/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
In one of the more serious obstacles to recent broadcast network live musical productions, a serious ankle injury to actor Brennin Hunt has altered Fox’s plans for its version of Rent, but the show will go on.
Producers of the three-hour broadcast had prepared for any inevitability, but the leads in the show do not have understudies, as is the case with Broadway shows. The severity of Hunt’s injury, which he suffered toward the end of rehearsal when he rolled his ankle, was not clear as the hours counted down to showtime. Deadline’s sister publication, TVLine, reported that the ankle was broken.
Fox is expected to weave portions of Hunt’s taped performance from Saturday’s rehearsal into the main live show to lessen the stress on the actor. He was having trouble putting weight on the ankle at the end of the rehearsal, according to numerous eyewitness reports.
Producers of the three-hour broadcast had prepared for any inevitability, but the leads in the show do not have understudies, as is the case with Broadway shows. The severity of Hunt’s injury, which he suffered toward the end of rehearsal when he rolled his ankle, was not clear as the hours counted down to showtime. Deadline’s sister publication, TVLine, reported that the ankle was broken.
Fox is expected to weave portions of Hunt’s taped performance from Saturday’s rehearsal into the main live show to lessen the stress on the actor. He was having trouble putting weight on the ankle at the end of the rehearsal, according to numerous eyewitness reports.
- 1/27/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Brennin Hunt, one of the actors starring in the live broadcast of “Rent” airing tonight on Fox, suffered an injury during dress rehearsals on Saturday. Fox says the broadcast will go on, but one source says adjustments may be required.
“Last night during a live performance of Fox’s production of ‘Rent,’ one of the actors, Brennin Hunt, was injured,” read a statement from Fox. “But in the spirit of ‘Rent,’ everyone — producers and cast, original and current — is dedicated to ensuring that tonight’s broadcast must, and will, go on.”
Hunt, who suffered an ankle injury according to The Hollywood Reporter, plays Roger in the physically demanding musical, starring alongside Vanessa Hudgens, Tinashe, Kiersey Clemons and Valentina. There are no understudies for any of the actors, but there is a taped version of the show filmed during dress rehearsals. A person with knowledge of the production told TheWrap that...
“Last night during a live performance of Fox’s production of ‘Rent,’ one of the actors, Brennin Hunt, was injured,” read a statement from Fox. “But in the spirit of ‘Rent,’ everyone — producers and cast, original and current — is dedicated to ensuring that tonight’s broadcast must, and will, go on.”
Hunt, who suffered an ankle injury according to The Hollywood Reporter, plays Roger in the physically demanding musical, starring alongside Vanessa Hudgens, Tinashe, Kiersey Clemons and Valentina. There are no understudies for any of the actors, but there is a taped version of the show filmed during dress rehearsals. A person with knowledge of the production told TheWrap that...
- 1/27/2019
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Brennin Hunt, who was set to perform as Roger Davis in Fox’s live version of “Rent,” injured what was originally thought to be his ankle during the live dress rehearsal on Sat. 26. But, as they say, the show must go on.
Hunt posted a video in his Instagram story showing off his cast and confirming he broke his foot. The video showed one of the show’s costumers sewing him into a pair of pants that had to be customized to accommodate the cast. Hunt will be at the live event, although a source says they may have to use some pieces recorded from the Jan. 26 rehearsal for the broadcast given the nature of the physicality of his character’s choreography. Fox also confirmed that the original Broadway cast of the play will appear during the live broadcast of the show.
“The experience of putting together this beautiful new...
Hunt posted a video in his Instagram story showing off his cast and confirming he broke his foot. The video showed one of the show’s costumers sewing him into a pair of pants that had to be customized to accommodate the cast. Hunt will be at the live event, although a source says they may have to use some pieces recorded from the Jan. 26 rehearsal for the broadcast given the nature of the physicality of his character’s choreography. Fox also confirmed that the original Broadway cast of the play will appear during the live broadcast of the show.
“The experience of putting together this beautiful new...
- 1/27/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Just hours before the curtain is set to rise on Fox’s live staging of Rent, the network is scrambling to accommodate an injured cast member. Sources confirm that X Factor alum Brennin Hunt — who is set to play singer-songwriter Roger Davis in the production — suffered a broken ankle at Saturday’s dress rehearsal. But the show will go on.
A Fox insider tells TVLine that producers may work around Hunt’s injury by using pre-recorded segments. Some portions of the show will likely need to be re-staged to assist Hunt (who did not have an understudy).
In a joint statement,...
A Fox insider tells TVLine that producers may work around Hunt’s injury by using pre-recorded segments. Some portions of the show will likely need to be re-staged to assist Hunt (who did not have an understudy).
In a joint statement,...
- 1/27/2019
- TVLine.com
The timing had to be exactly right for Rent to make it to television.
Julie Larson, sister of late composer Jonathan Larson, fielded multiple offers over the years to bring her brother's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical to the small screen, but it wasn't until super-producer Marc Platt (La La Land, Fox's Grease Live) approached her for the second time — about two or three years ago — that it finally felt like the timing was right.
"We held back and wanted to wait until it felt like it was the right mix of people, the right ...
Julie Larson, sister of late composer Jonathan Larson, fielded multiple offers over the years to bring her brother's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical to the small screen, but it wasn't until super-producer Marc Platt (La La Land, Fox's Grease Live) approached her for the second time — about two or three years ago — that it finally felt like the timing was right.
"We held back and wanted to wait until it felt like it was the right mix of people, the right ...
- 1/25/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
In the more than 20 years since Jonathan Larson’s “Rent” first debuted on Broadway, the conversation of adaptation has often come up: Film director Chris Columbus infamously brought the story to the big screen in 2005, Michael John Warren similarly shot one of the final performances of the original theater run in 2008, and talk about television wasn’t far behind. But in order for Larson’s family to feel ready to bring the project to a new medium, it had to be a combination of “the right timing [and] the right people,” says Julie Larson. Enter prolific producers such as Marc Platt, the show’s original director Michael Greif and the Fox network, and “Rent” is seeing a new life in the form of a live television musical on Jan. 27.
“What I see ‘Rent’ as is a throwback and a leap forward at the same time,” says executive producer Adam Siegel. “That...
“What I see ‘Rent’ as is a throwback and a leap forward at the same time,” says executive producer Adam Siegel. “That...
- 1/18/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Fox has announced the cast and creative team for “Rent,” the next musical to get the live TV treatment from the network.
The cast for the show will include “Grease: Live” star Vanessa Hudgens, R&B singer and “Dancing With the Stars” alum Tinashe, former “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant Valentina, “Hearts Beat Loud” star Kiersey Clemons, “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” star Brandon Victor Dixon, “Grease: Live’s” Jordan Fisher, musician Brennin Hunt and “Empire” star Mario. “The Greatest Showman’s” Keala Settle will perform the solo for “Seasons of Love” and join the show’s ensemble.
The musical is set to be broadcast live from Fox Studios on Sunday, Jan. 27.
Also Read: NBC Sets 'Hair' as Next Live Musical
Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Julie Larson, Allan Larson and Vince Totino, Scott Hemming and Marla Levine of Revolution Studios will executive produce the project from 20th Century Fox Television.
The cast for the show will include “Grease: Live” star Vanessa Hudgens, R&B singer and “Dancing With the Stars” alum Tinashe, former “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant Valentina, “Hearts Beat Loud” star Kiersey Clemons, “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” star Brandon Victor Dixon, “Grease: Live’s” Jordan Fisher, musician Brennin Hunt and “Empire” star Mario. “The Greatest Showman’s” Keala Settle will perform the solo for “Seasons of Love” and join the show’s ensemble.
The musical is set to be broadcast live from Fox Studios on Sunday, Jan. 27.
Also Read: NBC Sets 'Hair' as Next Live Musical
Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Julie Larson, Allan Larson and Vince Totino, Scott Hemming and Marla Levine of Revolution Studios will executive produce the project from 20th Century Fox Television.
- 10/29/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Brandon Victor Dixon, Vanessa Hudgens, Kiersey Clemons and Jordan Fisher will be among the stars living la vie boheme in January when Fox stages its live musical presentation of the Broadway smash Rent.
Fox announced the full cast today, including Brennin Hunt, Mario, Tinashe and RuPaul Drag Race star Valentina (see below for full list of cast and their characters).
Rent, Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award- and Pulitizer Prize-winning musical set during the early AIDS era long before New York City’s East Village had cleaned up to become a rich-person playground, opened Off Broadway in 1996 and, later that year, transferred to Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre. The production ran on Broadway for 12 years.
Larson died of a heart condition the night before his musical’s first Off Broadway performance.
Fox will air the three-hour musical event on Sunday, January 27, live at 7 p.m. Et and tape-delayed Pt.
Here is the full cast,...
Fox announced the full cast today, including Brennin Hunt, Mario, Tinashe and RuPaul Drag Race star Valentina (see below for full list of cast and their characters).
Rent, Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award- and Pulitizer Prize-winning musical set during the early AIDS era long before New York City’s East Village had cleaned up to become a rich-person playground, opened Off Broadway in 1996 and, later that year, transferred to Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre. The production ran on Broadway for 12 years.
Larson died of a heart condition the night before his musical’s first Off Broadway performance.
Fox will air the three-hour musical event on Sunday, January 27, live at 7 p.m. Et and tape-delayed Pt.
Here is the full cast,...
- 10/29/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox has announced the cast for its upcoming “Rent” live musical.
Recording artist Tinashe has been cast as Mimi Marquez, a dancer who struggles with addiction and catches the eye of musician and recovering addict Roger. Roger will be played by Brennin Hunt (“Nashville”).
Singer/songwriter Jordan Fisher (“Hamilton” and the 2017 winner of “Dancing with the Stars”) will play Mark, Roger’s filmmaker roommate and best friend, who serves as the show’s narrator.
Vanessa Hudgens (“Grease: Live”) will play Maureen Johnson, a performance artist and Mark’s ex-girlfriend who is on-again-off-again dating Joanne. Kiersey Clemons (“Hearts Beat Loud”) is set to play Joanne Jefferson, an Ivy League-educated laywer.
Emmy nominee and Tony Award winner Brandon Victor Dixon (“Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert”) will play Tom Collins, a computer scientist who returns to New York after being expelled from MIT. There he meets and falls in love with Angel Dumont Schunard,...
Recording artist Tinashe has been cast as Mimi Marquez, a dancer who struggles with addiction and catches the eye of musician and recovering addict Roger. Roger will be played by Brennin Hunt (“Nashville”).
Singer/songwriter Jordan Fisher (“Hamilton” and the 2017 winner of “Dancing with the Stars”) will play Mark, Roger’s filmmaker roommate and best friend, who serves as the show’s narrator.
Vanessa Hudgens (“Grease: Live”) will play Maureen Johnson, a performance artist and Mark’s ex-girlfriend who is on-again-off-again dating Joanne. Kiersey Clemons (“Hearts Beat Loud”) is set to play Joanne Jefferson, an Ivy League-educated laywer.
Emmy nominee and Tony Award winner Brandon Victor Dixon (“Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert”) will play Tom Collins, a computer scientist who returns to New York after being expelled from MIT. There he meets and falls in love with Angel Dumont Schunard,...
- 10/29/2018
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Lin-Manuel Miranda will make his directorial debut with a film adaptation of “Tick, Tick…Boom!” the autobiographical musical of the late “Rent” playwright Jonathan Larson, Imagine Entertainment announced Thursday.
Miranda, who starred in the Off-Broadway poduction of this musical, will also produce with Imagine Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, along with Julie Oh. Larson’s sister, Julie Larson, will be executive producer while “Dear Evan Hansen” playwright Steven Levenson will adapt the screenplay.
Also Read: Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In The Heights' Set for Summer 2020 Release
Taking place in 1990, “Tick, Tick…Boom!” follows Jon, a waiter and aspiring composer who hopes that his next theatrical project, “Superbia,” will bring him his Broadway dreams. But as his roommate prepares to move out and take a high-paying advertising job and his girlfriend pressures him to give up on his play, Jon begins to wonder if his dreams are worth it.
Miranda, who starred in the Off-Broadway poduction of this musical, will also produce with Imagine Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, along with Julie Oh. Larson’s sister, Julie Larson, will be executive producer while “Dear Evan Hansen” playwright Steven Levenson will adapt the screenplay.
Also Read: Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In The Heights' Set for Summer 2020 Release
Taking place in 1990, “Tick, Tick…Boom!” follows Jon, a waiter and aspiring composer who hopes that his next theatrical project, “Superbia,” will bring him his Broadway dreams. But as his roommate prepares to move out and take a high-paying advertising job and his girlfriend pressures him to give up on his play, Jon begins to wonder if his dreams are worth it.
- 7/19/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Fox’s live production of the Tony-winning musical “Rent” will air on Sunday, January 27, 2019, the network announced Monday. “Rent” is a three-hour production and does not currently have a director or cast attached. Fox announced in May that “Rent” was on the way, but there was not yet a planned premiere date at that time. The project is executive produced by Marc Platt (“Grease: Live,” “La La Land”), Adam Siegel, Julie Larson, Al Larson. Revolution Studios’ Vince Totino, Scott Hemming and Marla Levine are also executive producing. Also Read: Fox's Live Musical 'Rent' Won't Happen Anytime Soon; Still Without Director and Cast The.
- 9/25/2017
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Wrap
Fox has announced a pair of live musicals that will broadcast on the network in 2017: Rent and A Christmas Story.
The live version of Jonathan Larson's Tony-winning musical follows the January 2016 airing of Fox's Grease: Live.
Larson's estate executors, Al and Julie Larson, will serve as executive producing on Fox's Rent; Larson died in January 1996 following the musical's off-Broadway debut. The play went on to win the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Rent was also adapted for the big screen in...
The live version of Jonathan Larson's Tony-winning musical follows the January 2016 airing of Fox's Grease: Live.
Larson's estate executors, Al and Julie Larson, will serve as executive producing on Fox's Rent; Larson died in January 1996 following the musical's off-Broadway debut. The play went on to win the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Rent was also adapted for the big screen in...
- 5/13/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Fox has added two more shows to its live musical lineup.
The network announced on Friday its plans for live versions of Rent and A Christmas Story, following January 2016's successful Grease: Live.
Watch: Find Out Everything That Is Going Into Making 'Grease: Live'
Fox's production of A Christmas Story is set to air this December, and will be based on the Broadway musical version of the 1983 film, about a Midwestern boy named Ralphie who wants nothing more than a Red Ryder Bb gun for Christmas.
Grease: Live's Marc Platt will executive produce along with Adam Seigel, with Jonathan Tolins and Robert Cary co-executive producing and writing. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who wrote La La Land's "City of Stars," and also scored A Christmas Story: The Musical, will compose several new songs for the Fox production.
“A Christmas Story is one of the most beloved holiday films of all time -- audiences have made...
The network announced on Friday its plans for live versions of Rent and A Christmas Story, following January 2016's successful Grease: Live.
Watch: Find Out Everything That Is Going Into Making 'Grease: Live'
Fox's production of A Christmas Story is set to air this December, and will be based on the Broadway musical version of the 1983 film, about a Midwestern boy named Ralphie who wants nothing more than a Red Ryder Bb gun for Christmas.
Grease: Live's Marc Platt will executive produce along with Adam Seigel, with Jonathan Tolins and Robert Cary co-executive producing and writing. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who wrote La La Land's "City of Stars," and also scored A Christmas Story: The Musical, will compose several new songs for the Fox production.
“A Christmas Story is one of the most beloved holiday films of all time -- audiences have made...
- 5/12/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Ballmer, you dog! In a move that I honestly didn’t see coming even though it makes so much sense, Microsoft has announced that it will be purchasing Nokia’s Devices and Services division. This includes smartphones as well as, presumably, Nokia software products such as Maps. Of course, the deal is still pending and will require regulatory approval, which is expected to be achieved sometime in 2014. Unlike something like At&T’s attempted T-Mobile buyout, though, it’s difficult to see any reason why this won’t go through.
The move is a significant one for Microsoft, as it essentially gives the company the ability to churn out smartphones from within, from design to manufacturing to distribution, without having to ramp up its own hardware wing from scratch. Though somewhat puzzling, as the company had already begun to do so with its Surface tablets, it also makes perfect sense...
The move is a significant one for Microsoft, as it essentially gives the company the ability to churn out smartphones from within, from design to manufacturing to distribution, without having to ramp up its own hardware wing from scratch. Though somewhat puzzling, as the company had already begun to do so with its Surface tablets, it also makes perfect sense...
- 9/3/2013
- by Griffin Vacheron
- We Got This Covered
The new Microsoft restructuring has been announced today, and almost every major division has a new boss that took on bigger roles.
Former Windows boss, Julie Larson-Green, is now the lead at Xbox. She was a big part of the launch of Windows 7, and helped over see Windows 8. Perhaps Xbox One will turn out more like 7 than 8 for her. Her new job has her lead Microsoft's Devices and Studios Engineering Group, and look over hardware development which currently includes Xbox among other devices.
You may remember this job was rumored to go to Don Mattrick, but he jumped ship to help bring Zynga's ship back afloat. And probably for a bigger paycheck.
Elsewhere in the company, Terry Myerson will lead the Operating Systems Engineering Group, which will allow Microsoft to build its operating systems across all platforms. Skype boss Tony Bates will focus on strengthening relationships with other companies.
Former Windows boss, Julie Larson-Green, is now the lead at Xbox. She was a big part of the launch of Windows 7, and helped over see Windows 8. Perhaps Xbox One will turn out more like 7 than 8 for her. Her new job has her lead Microsoft's Devices and Studios Engineering Group, and look over hardware development which currently includes Xbox among other devices.
You may remember this job was rumored to go to Don Mattrick, but he jumped ship to help bring Zynga's ship back afloat. And probably for a bigger paycheck.
Elsewhere in the company, Terry Myerson will lead the Operating Systems Engineering Group, which will allow Microsoft to build its operating systems across all platforms. Skype boss Tony Bates will focus on strengthening relationships with other companies.
- 7/11/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Dustin Spino)
- Cinelinx
If you haven't been hiding under a rock, you may have heard that Don Mattick (Head of Xbox) has left Microsoft to try and help Zynga stop sliding downhill. While he took on the CEO position there, a lot of questions were left on why he left and who would replace him. Ballmer may have an answer to one of those questions.
Julie Larson-Green (Current Windows Chief) seems to be in line to take over the role for the entire hardware engineering at Microsoft, but more importantly the role of Xbox. She was in charge of Ui design for Office Xp, 2003, and 2007. She help launch Windows 7, but seems to only have a small part in Windows 8. (Probably because no one likes it.)
Earlier rumors were that Ballmer was to give Mattrick a bigger role in the company and help oversee the bigger project. It would have helped bridge the...
Julie Larson-Green (Current Windows Chief) seems to be in line to take over the role for the entire hardware engineering at Microsoft, but more importantly the role of Xbox. She was in charge of Ui design for Office Xp, 2003, and 2007. She help launch Windows 7, but seems to only have a small part in Windows 8. (Probably because no one likes it.)
Earlier rumors were that Ballmer was to give Mattrick a bigger role in the company and help oversee the bigger project. It would have helped bridge the...
- 7/3/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Dustin Spino)
- Cinelinx
"Are You There, Chelsea?" is the new NBC comedy series, created by Dottie Zicklin and Julie Ann Larson, based on author Chelsea Handler's 2008 best-selling book "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea" :
"...outspoken 'Chelsea Newman' and her circle of working-class twenty-something friends in New Jersey are observed through the narration of Newman, based on the life of TV host Chelsea Handler, when she was in her twenties..."
Debuting January 2012, cast includes Laura Prepon, Jake McDorman, Lauren Lapkus, Lenny Clarke, Ali Wong, Mark Povinelli and Chelsea Handler.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Are You There Chelsea ?"...
"...outspoken 'Chelsea Newman' and her circle of working-class twenty-something friends in New Jersey are observed through the narration of Newman, based on the life of TV host Chelsea Handler, when she was in her twenties..."
Debuting January 2012, cast includes Laura Prepon, Jake McDorman, Lauren Lapkus, Lenny Clarke, Ali Wong, Mark Povinelli and Chelsea Handler.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Are You There Chelsea ?"...
- 2/6/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Most of the new comedies NBC ordered for next season look like the comedies that have aired on the network in recent years: They're laugh track-free, single-camera shows in the vein of "30 Rock" or "Community."
But not all of them. The fall show "Whitney" and the midseason series "Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea" care cut from the old-school sitcom mold -- a live audience you can hear laughing, multiple cameras and setup-punchline rhythms reminiscent of shows from NBC's comedy heyday in the '80s and '90s.
Formal differences aside, though, what matters with any comedy is whether it's funny. Here are our first impressions of NBC's comedy offerings for 2011-12.
The fall comedies:
"Free Agents" (watch clips)
The show is based on a British series about two co-workers (Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn), both of whom are coming off failed relationships, who sleep together, regret it to...
But not all of them. The fall show "Whitney" and the midseason series "Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea" care cut from the old-school sitcom mold -- a live audience you can hear laughing, multiple cameras and setup-punchline rhythms reminiscent of shows from NBC's comedy heyday in the '80s and '90s.
Formal differences aside, though, what matters with any comedy is whether it's funny. Here are our first impressions of NBC's comedy offerings for 2011-12.
The fall comedies:
"Free Agents" (watch clips)
The show is based on a British series about two co-workers (Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn), both of whom are coming off failed relationships, who sleep together, regret it to...
- 5/17/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Earlier we shared the 2011-2012 NBC lineup of shows, and now we have some clips of the new comedies for you to check out. The shows include Whitney, Up All Night,Free Agents, Are You There Vodka? It’s Me Chelsea, Best Friends Forever, and Bent. I am interested in seeing Up All Night the most because of the cast. Check ou the clips below and share your thoughts!
Whitney:
Whitney’ -- A hilarious look at modern love, “Whitney” is a new multi-camera comedy series about Whitney (Whitney Cummings, “Chelsea Lately”) and Alex (Chris D’Elia, “Glory Daze”), a happily unmarried couple. Together for five years, the duo is in no rush to get hitched. However, after attending yet another one of their friends’ weddings, Whitney realizes that she and Alex are dangerously close to relationship boredom. Determined not to let that happen, Whitney consults her close circle of opinionated...
Whitney:
Whitney’ -- A hilarious look at modern love, “Whitney” is a new multi-camera comedy series about Whitney (Whitney Cummings, “Chelsea Lately”) and Alex (Chris D’Elia, “Glory Daze”), a happily unmarried couple. Together for five years, the duo is in no rush to get hitched. However, after attending yet another one of their friends’ weddings, Whitney realizes that she and Alex are dangerously close to relationship boredom. Determined not to let that happen, Whitney consults her close circle of opinionated...
- 5/15/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
It's that time again, and NBC has revealed it's 2011-2012 schedule. A couple of things have been kicked to the curb, and a host of new shows are coming to fill things in. I have a preview of the new fall shows, and the full schedule for you. There are a few surprises on the cut and not cut side of things, and the new shows have a bit of something for everyone. As usual, some of the ones that look the best to me are reserved for mid-season. And, NBC has apparently given up on Saturday altogether.
It's a whole lot of info, so let's just jump in.
NBC has introduced its 2011-12 primetime schedule, showcasing six new dramas and six new comedies from a roster of renowned hit-makers that includes Steven Spielberg, Lorne Michaels, Brian Grazer, Tom Werner, John Grisham and Peter Berg, among many others.
The season’s new dramas are “Smash,...
It's a whole lot of info, so let's just jump in.
NBC has introduced its 2011-12 primetime schedule, showcasing six new dramas and six new comedies from a roster of renowned hit-makers that includes Steven Spielberg, Lorne Michaels, Brian Grazer, Tom Werner, John Grisham and Peter Berg, among many others.
The season’s new dramas are “Smash,...
- 5/15/2011
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
NBC announced their Prime Time slate for 2011-2012 today. Chuck has been moved to Friday night for it's final season. I am really looking forward to seeing how The Playboy Club turns out. It will also be interesting to see how Free Agents and Up All Night do on Thursdays. For a full overview of NBC's method to it's madness click Here.
NBC Fall 2011-12 Schedule (New programs in Upper Case)
Monday
8-10 p.m. – The Sing-Off
10-11 p.m. – The Playboy Club
Tuesday
8-10 p.m. – The Biggest Loser
10-11 p.m. – Parenthood
Wednesday
8-8:30 p.m. – Up All Night
8:30-9 p.m. – Free Agents
9-10 p.m. -- Harry’s Law
10-11 p.m. -- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Thursday
8-8:30 p.m. – Community
8:30-9 p.m. -- Parks and Recreation
9-9:30 p.m. – The Office
9:30-10 p.m. – Whitney
10-11 p.
NBC Fall 2011-12 Schedule (New programs in Upper Case)
Monday
8-10 p.m. – The Sing-Off
10-11 p.m. – The Playboy Club
Tuesday
8-10 p.m. – The Biggest Loser
10-11 p.m. – Parenthood
Wednesday
8-8:30 p.m. – Up All Night
8:30-9 p.m. – Free Agents
9-10 p.m. -- Harry’s Law
10-11 p.m. -- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Thursday
8-8:30 p.m. – Community
8:30-9 p.m. -- Parks and Recreation
9-9:30 p.m. – The Office
9:30-10 p.m. – Whitney
10-11 p.
- 5/15/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Friday the 13th turned out to be rather unlucky for a pair of low-rated NBC dramas: "The Event" and "Law & Order: La" won't live to see another season.
On the other hand, several more comedy pilots got good news: "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea," "Bent," "Free Agents" and "BFFs" all were picked up to series on Friday, Deadline reports.
As for the cancellations, neither one is a big surprise. "Law & Order: La" merits a mild raise of the eyebrows only because of the "L&O" brand's long history at NBC, but it's not even the first one-and-done show in the franchise's history: "L&O: Trial by Jury" lasted only one season in 2005. Its ratings were nothing special either: Although it's averaging 8 million viewers for the season and a 2.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic, it's been well below that since its April 11 return/cast shuffle -- most episodes have...
On the other hand, several more comedy pilots got good news: "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea," "Bent," "Free Agents" and "BFFs" all were picked up to series on Friday, Deadline reports.
As for the cancellations, neither one is a big surprise. "Law & Order: La" merits a mild raise of the eyebrows only because of the "L&O" brand's long history at NBC, but it's not even the first one-and-done show in the franchise's history: "L&O: Trial by Jury" lasted only one season in 2005. Its ratings were nothing special either: Although it's averaging 8 million viewers for the season and a 2.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic, it's been well below that since its April 11 return/cast shuffle -- most episodes have...
- 5/13/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Welcome back to The Pilot Pirate, where we preview the latest scripts looking for a home on the 2011-12 primetime TV schedule. Each week, we read and preview some of the projects interest to the AfterEllen.com community, breaking down scripts to help you, the optimistic TV fan anxiously awaiting the next Modern Family or Glee, keep up with the onslaught of pilots in contention.
A reminder: These are early stage scripts that are likely to be revised and, in some cases, drastically change before filming, and only some of which will make it to the airwaves.
Pilot: Charlie's Angels (drama)
Writers: Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (Smallville). Based on the original TV series created by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts
Network: ABC
Logline: The remake of the 1970s series, described as a modern take on the Angels set in Miami.
Cast: Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights), Rachael Taylor (Transformers...
A reminder: These are early stage scripts that are likely to be revised and, in some cases, drastically change before filming, and only some of which will make it to the airwaves.
Pilot: Charlie's Angels (drama)
Writers: Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (Smallville). Based on the original TV series created by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts
Network: ABC
Logline: The remake of the 1970s series, described as a modern take on the Angels set in Miami.
Cast: Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights), Rachael Taylor (Transformers...
- 2/17/2011
- by Lesley Goldberg
- AfterEllen.com
According to reports, actress Laura Prepon ("That 70's Show") will play a character based on talk show host Chelsea Handler in an NBC multi-camera comedy pilot titled "Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea", based on Handler's autobiography.
From Warner Bros TV and Werner Entertainment, the pilot will be written by Dottie Zicklin ("Dharma & Greg") and Julie Larson, for executive producers Zicklin and Handler.
Premise basically follows 'Chelsea Hanson' (Prepon), a young, single cocktail waitress who loves to drink and have sex.
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From Warner Bros TV and Werner Entertainment, the pilot will be written by Dottie Zicklin ("Dharma & Greg") and Julie Larson, for executive producers Zicklin and Handler.
Premise basically follows 'Chelsea Hanson' (Prepon), a young, single cocktail waitress who loves to drink and have sex.
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- 2/16/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Confession: We love this casting news.
"That '70s Show" star Laura Prepon is set to play comedienne Chelsea Handler in "Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea," a comedy pilot for NBC inspired by Handler's autobiography of the same name, TV Line reports.
The pilot centers on Chelsea Hanson, a single cocktail waitress who is highly opinionated and open about her love of sex and alcohol. Yes, that sounds like Handler. The pilot is being written and executive-produced by "Dharma & Greg" co-creator Dottie Zicklin and Julie Larson and Handler is serving as an executive producer.
Prepon recently guest-starred on several series including "How I Met Your Mother" and "Castle." Her last starring role was on the ABC drama "October Road" after "That '70s Show" wrapped in 2006.
"That '70s Show" star Laura Prepon is set to play comedienne Chelsea Handler in "Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea," a comedy pilot for NBC inspired by Handler's autobiography of the same name, TV Line reports.
The pilot centers on Chelsea Hanson, a single cocktail waitress who is highly opinionated and open about her love of sex and alcohol. Yes, that sounds like Handler. The pilot is being written and executive-produced by "Dharma & Greg" co-creator Dottie Zicklin and Julie Larson and Handler is serving as an executive producer.
Prepon recently guest-starred on several series including "How I Met Your Mother" and "Castle." Her last starring role was on the ABC drama "October Road" after "That '70s Show" wrapped in 2006.
- 2/16/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Former That ’70s Show star Laura Prepon will channel racy comedienne Chelsea Handler in Are You There Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea, a multicamera comedy pilot for NBC inspired by the late night hostess’ autobiographical book of the same name and relating her life in her 20s.
24‘s Annie Wersching Cops Role in ABC Pilot
The pilot — written and executive-produced by Dharma & Greg co-creator Dottie Zicklin and Julie Larson, and exec-produced by Handler — centers on Chelsea Hanson, a fresh-faced single cocktail waitress who is highly opinionated and open about her love to drink and have sex.
Exclusive: Jamie Bamber Reunites...
24‘s Annie Wersching Cops Role in ABC Pilot
The pilot — written and executive-produced by Dharma & Greg co-creator Dottie Zicklin and Julie Larson, and exec-produced by Handler — centers on Chelsea Hanson, a fresh-faced single cocktail waitress who is highly opinionated and open about her love to drink and have sex.
Exclusive: Jamie Bamber Reunites...
- 2/16/2011
- by Nellie Andreeva
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Former That 70's Show star Laura Prepon will channel racy comedienne Chelsea Handler in Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea, a multicamera comedy for NBC inspired by latenight star's autobiographical book of the same name about her life in her 20s. Prepon has landed the lead in the pilot, written and executive produced by Dharma & Greg co-creator Dottie Zicklin and Julie Larson and executive produced by Handler. It centers on Chelsea Hanson (Prepon), a fresh-faced single cocktail waitress highly opinionated and open about her love to drink and have sex. Vodka, which hails from Warner Bros. TV and Werner Entertainment, marks a return to the multicamera comedy genre for Prepon, who got her break playing witty and confident teenager Donna Pinciotti on the Fox sitcom That '70s Show. After the end of the show in 2006, the actress, repped by Gersh and New Wave, co-starred on the ABC drama...
- 2/16/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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