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Musicals have been an absolute staple of Hollywood pretty much ever since people started selling tickets to watch moving pictures on a large screen. But, like every other tried and true genre in filmmaking, it has had its ups and downs. There was, at one point, a tremendously long down period for musicals, roughly from the '70s up through the early 2000s, where several other trends dominated multiplexes, leaving song and dance pictures largely out in the cold.
Be that as it may, everything seems to come back around again eventually. For musicals, that happened 20 years ago when Rob Marshall made his feature directorial debut. Marshall is the man who brought the long-running stage musical "Chicago" to the big screen, and...
Musicals have been an absolute staple of Hollywood pretty much ever since people started selling tickets to watch moving pictures on a large screen. But, like every other tried and true genre in filmmaking, it has had its ups and downs. There was, at one point, a tremendously long down period for musicals, roughly from the '70s up through the early 2000s, where several other trends dominated multiplexes, leaving song and dance pictures largely out in the cold.
Be that as it may, everything seems to come back around again eventually. For musicals, that happened 20 years ago when Rob Marshall made his feature directorial debut. Marshall is the man who brought the long-running stage musical "Chicago" to the big screen, and...
- 12/31/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
December 27 marked the 20th anniversary of “Chicago,” one of the most successful musical film adaptations of all time. The movie — director Rob Marshall’s film debut — won Best Picture at the Oscars, becoming the first musical to do so since 1968’s “Oliver,” and grossed over 306 million at the global box office. But the film almost didn’t happen, because distributor Miramax Films wanted Marshall to helm the “Rent” movie adaptation instead.
Marshall revealed the origins of the project in a 20th-anniversary interview with the Hollywood Reporter, explaining that Miramax and Harvey Weinstein (years before his sexual abuse was exposed publicly) scouted him to direct an adaptation of “Rent” after his work on the ’90s revival of “Cabaret” and the 1999 TV film version of “Annie.” Marshall, however, wanted to direct “Chicago,” calling it his favorite musical of all time. The “Rent” film would eventually be directed by Chris Columbus and released...
Marshall revealed the origins of the project in a 20th-anniversary interview with the Hollywood Reporter, explaining that Miramax and Harvey Weinstein (years before his sexual abuse was exposed publicly) scouted him to direct an adaptation of “Rent” after his work on the ’90s revival of “Cabaret” and the 1999 TV film version of “Annie.” Marshall, however, wanted to direct “Chicago,” calling it his favorite musical of all time. The “Rent” film would eventually be directed by Chris Columbus and released...
- 12/29/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, there’s only one thing we’re thinking about: All the amazing TV that lies ahead for 2023.
Nowadays, TV is practically the only thing we can rely on; that new and returning shows will delight and unite audiences in otherwise confusing times. Whether your life is consumed by some newbie called “Severance” or invigorated by the impending return of U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, TV will be unflinchingly at your side, as it has in years passed and will be in years to come. IndieWire’s TV team picked the series we’re most excited about — mostly new, but with a few oldies we couldn’t resist including — and already the year seems a bit brighter.
Here are IndieWire’s 11 most anticipated TV shows of 2023.
Erin Strecker, Ben Travers, and Steve Greene contributed to this article.
1. “Masters of the Air...
Nowadays, TV is practically the only thing we can rely on; that new and returning shows will delight and unite audiences in otherwise confusing times. Whether your life is consumed by some newbie called “Severance” or invigorated by the impending return of U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, TV will be unflinchingly at your side, as it has in years passed and will be in years to come. IndieWire’s TV team picked the series we’re most excited about — mostly new, but with a few oldies we couldn’t resist including — and already the year seems a bit brighter.
Here are IndieWire’s 11 most anticipated TV shows of 2023.
Erin Strecker, Ben Travers, and Steve Greene contributed to this article.
1. “Masters of the Air...
- 12/27/2022
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
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Although it might be hard to believe 20 years later, Chicago’s director recalls being stunned that his first feature film would even get an awards season campaign, let alone that it would break box office records, become the first musical in more than 30 years to win best picture, help revitalize a moribund genre — and all that jazz.
Chicago, based on the 1975 musical of the same name that itself adapted a 1926 play, boasted a star-studded ensemble cast that included Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Christine Baranski, Taye Diggs and Lucy Liu. Hitting theaters Dec. 27, 2002, the Miramax film told the story of fame-crazed murderers Roxie Hart (Zellweger) and Velma Kelly (Zeta-Jones) who seek the assistance of flashy lawyer Billy Flynn (Gere) to keep them away from the gallows — and in the papers.
At the time, Rob Marshall, who would...
Although it might be hard to believe 20 years later, Chicago’s director recalls being stunned that his first feature film would even get an awards season campaign, let alone that it would break box office records, become the first musical in more than 30 years to win best picture, help revitalize a moribund genre — and all that jazz.
Chicago, based on the 1975 musical of the same name that itself adapted a 1926 play, boasted a star-studded ensemble cast that included Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Christine Baranski, Taye Diggs and Lucy Liu. Hitting theaters Dec. 27, 2002, the Miramax film told the story of fame-crazed murderers Roxie Hart (Zellweger) and Velma Kelly (Zeta-Jones) who seek the assistance of flashy lawyer Billy Flynn (Gere) to keep them away from the gallows — and in the papers.
At the time, Rob Marshall, who would...
- 12/27/2022
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The horror comedy “Under Wraps 2”, directed by Alex Zamm, the sequel to “Under Wraps” (2021), stars Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, Sophia Hammons, Phil Wright, Melanie Brook, T.J. Storm, Rryla McIntosh, Jordan Conley and Adam Wylie is now streaming on the Disney Channel:
“…’Under Wraps 2’ picks up as ‘Amy’ is preparing for her father’s ‘Spooktacular Halloween’ -themed wedding. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, ‘Gilbert’ and ‘Marshall’ discover that their mummy friend ‘Harold’ and his beloved ‘Rose’ may be in danger.
“‘Sobek’ an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival ‘Harold’ is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey ‘Larry’, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, ‘Buzzy’ and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get back in time to attend the wedding…”
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“…’Under Wraps 2’ picks up as ‘Amy’ is preparing for her father’s ‘Spooktacular Halloween’ -themed wedding. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, ‘Gilbert’ and ‘Marshall’ discover that their mummy friend ‘Harold’ and his beloved ‘Rose’ may be in danger.
“‘Sobek’ an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival ‘Harold’ is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey ‘Larry’, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, ‘Buzzy’ and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get back in time to attend the wedding…”
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- 10/17/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
This past June, Kambosos vs. Haney saw Devin Haney beat George Kambosos Jr. to become the first unified 135-pound champion of the world. But now Kambosos is getting a shot at redemption in Kambosos vs. Haney 2, as he looks to strip Haney of his Ibf, Wba (super), Wbc, and Wbo belts.
Although the two fighters clashed only months ago, they’re still a well-matched pair. Kambosos’ loss to Haney was the first of his career, and he’s surely hungry to reclaim all four lightweight titles. In other words, this...
Although the two fighters clashed only months ago, they’re still a well-matched pair. Kambosos’ loss to Haney was the first of his career, and he’s surely hungry to reclaim all four lightweight titles. In other words, this...
- 10/15/2022
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
Two veteran fighters are set to clash tonight as Robert Helenius takes on the former Wbc titlist and heavyweight legend Deontay Wilder.
Both fighters enter the ring with a story: “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder was unlikely to fight after his second loss to Tyson Fury in October 2021, and “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius is coming off two upset victories over Adam Kownacki.
Related: How to Watch Kambosos vs. Haney 2 Online
In other words, even though there are no titles on the line, boxing fans are all looking forward to Wilder vs.
Both fighters enter the ring with a story: “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder was unlikely to fight after his second loss to Tyson Fury in October 2021, and “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius is coming off two upset victories over Adam Kownacki.
Related: How to Watch Kambosos vs. Haney 2 Online
In other words, even though there are no titles on the line, boxing fans are all looking forward to Wilder vs.
- 10/15/2022
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
The boxing world is gearing up for one most highly-anticipated fights of the past few years, with Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall (finally) facing off for the undisputed middleweight title.
Tonight, the rival boxers will go head-to-head for Shields’ middleweight Wbc, Wba, and Ibf belts and Marshall’s middleweight Wbo title. Both are at the top of their game, boasting undefeated professional careers and stellar amateur records. Here’s where the rivalry gets good: Shields has lost just one bout in her entire career (amateur or pro)… to none other than Savannah Marshall.
Tonight, the rival boxers will go head-to-head for Shields’ middleweight Wbc, Wba, and Ibf belts and Marshall’s middleweight Wbo title. Both are at the top of their game, boasting undefeated professional careers and stellar amateur records. Here’s where the rivalry gets good: Shields has lost just one bout in her entire career (amateur or pro)… to none other than Savannah Marshall.
- 10/15/2022
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
For any actor, playing a villain or just a plain bad person can be a true joy, because it lets them flex their imagination and acting muscles to play someone (hopefully) unlike themselves. That has also led many of those performances to winning Oscars. Even so, if you ask many actors (especially Christoph Waltz) about “playing a villain,” they’ll probably tell you that they couldn’t look at their character in that way, since they needed to create a believable motivation for their character to do all the awful things they do. And yet, so many actors have won Academy Awards for playing generally bad people, as you can see in the gallery above (or click here for direct access). Read on to see all of the Oscar-winning villains from the past 30 years.
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- 10/14/2022
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Halle Bailey (grown-ish) as Ariel is featured on the first official poster for the live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid. The gorgeous poster for the 2023 film shows Bailey as Ariel gazing toward the sky, tail flowing over a rock and onto the seabed.
The Oscar-winning, critically-acclaimed animated film premiered on November 17, 1989. The live-action version will be released in theaters on May 26, 2023.
In addition to Bailey in the title role, the reimagining stars Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs (Hamilton) as the voice of Sebastian; Jacob Tremblay (Room) as the voice of Flounder; Awkwafina (Raya and the Last Dragon) as the voice of Scuttle; Jonah Hauer-King (A Dog’s Way Home) as Prince Eric; Art Malik (Homeland) as Sir Grimsby; Noma Dumezweni (Mary Poppins Returns) as Queen Selina; with Oscar winner Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men) as King Triton; and two-time Academy Award nominee Melissa McCarthy (Can You Ever Forgive Me?...
The Oscar-winning, critically-acclaimed animated film premiered on November 17, 1989. The live-action version will be released in theaters on May 26, 2023.
In addition to Bailey in the title role, the reimagining stars Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs (Hamilton) as the voice of Sebastian; Jacob Tremblay (Room) as the voice of Flounder; Awkwafina (Raya and the Last Dragon) as the voice of Scuttle; Jonah Hauer-King (A Dog’s Way Home) as Prince Eric; Art Malik (Homeland) as Sir Grimsby; Noma Dumezweni (Mary Poppins Returns) as Queen Selina; with Oscar winner Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men) as King Triton; and two-time Academy Award nominee Melissa McCarthy (Can You Ever Forgive Me?...
- 10/13/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The first official poster for Disney‘s live-action The Little Mermaid is here to invite you, poor unfortunate souls, under the sea! The Little Mermaid poster features Halle Bailey’s Ariel wistfully looking to the land above, where whosits and whatsits galore await her exploration. With its minimalistic approach, The Little Mermaid poster highlights Ariel’s gorgeous cryptid physiology, including her iridescent tail and shimmering scales.
Rob Marshall directs this reimagining of the beloved Disney story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The film stars Halle Bailey (grown-ish) as Ariel, Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian, Jacob Tremblay as the voice of Flounder, Awkwafina, as the voice of Scuttle, Jonah Hauer-King (A Dog’s Way Home) as Prince Eric, Art Malik (Homeland) as Sir Grimsby, Noma Dumezweni (Mary Poppins Returns) as Queen Selina, Javier Bardem (No Country For Old Men) as King Triton,...
Rob Marshall directs this reimagining of the beloved Disney story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The film stars Halle Bailey (grown-ish) as Ariel, Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian, Jacob Tremblay as the voice of Flounder, Awkwafina, as the voice of Scuttle, Jonah Hauer-King (A Dog’s Way Home) as Prince Eric, Art Malik (Homeland) as Sir Grimsby, Noma Dumezweni (Mary Poppins Returns) as Queen Selina, Javier Bardem (No Country For Old Men) as King Triton,...
- 10/13/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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