Netflix to Produce Animated Musical Film Based on the Life of Wyclef Jean
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 26, 2018 Netflix announced today that it is working with musical visionary Wyclef Jean on a CG animated feature film that reimagines his life story. Stampede, the recently launched entertainment media company from Greg Silverman, is partnering with the three-time Grammy Award-winning musician to produce the... 
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for BLOOMYWOOD, a New Comedy Web Series
by Sarah Leiber - September 10, 2020 Michael Bloomstein wants to write his life story for a major Hollywood studio. The only problem is he’s never been to Hollywood ... his life is uneventful ... and he has no money or connections or money. ... 
Lois Wright Releases New Book
by Julie Musbach - July 08, 2019 A story that has taken nearly a century to unfold releases July 25, 2019.... 
Provincetown Theater Premieres Virtual Halloween Play GHOST LIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - October 15, 2020 In celebration of Halloween – and the quest to continue making new online entertainment -- on Thursday, October 29 at 7pm, the Provincetown Theater will premiere its first play created exclusively for virtual consumption with the haunting Hallow's Eve tale Ghost Light: A Provincetown Ghost Story.... 
BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Will Move the Earth Under Your Feet at AT&T Performing Arts Center
by Zac Thriffiley - June 19, 2019 As BEAUTIFUL returns to Dallas, it is immediately clear that the musical has lost none of its freshness, remaining just as much of a rousing hit as it was when it first toured in the area several years ago.... 
EstrellaTV To Debut CRAZY ABOUT YOU In U.S.
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 09, 2019 EstrellaTV, the fastest and only growing Spanish-language broadcasting network in the U.S., announced today that it will be premiering the brand new drama series 'Loquito Por Ti' (Crazy About You) on April 22, 2019....
Siegfried and Roy Biopic is Coming to the Big Screen
by Stephi Wild - September 30, 2019 According to Variety, the life story of Siegfried and Roy is coming to the big screen. Michael Bully Herbig partners with UFA Fiction to direct this upcoming biopic about the world famous entertainers.... 
National Lampoon Taps Evan Shapiro As President, Announces Acquisition Of eshapTV
by Tori Hartshorn - May 03, 2019 National Lampoon's Kevin Frakes and Raj B. Singh announced today that prolific producer and head of eshapTV, Evan Shapiro, has been named the company's President. In the newly created role, Shapiro will oversee all development, acquisitions, and production on television, digital and audio content fo... 
Rita Wilson to Produce DREAM DOLL Film About Creator of Barbie
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 17, 2019 BRON Studios, along with Rita Wilson (Mamma Mia, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 1 &2) and Rare Bird Films (Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie) are set to produce DREAM DOLL, the life story of Ruth Handler, who created the Barbie Doll. Academy Award nominee Melisa Wallack (Dall... 
LIFE WITH ORSON WELLES: THE MAN BEHIND THE LEGEND Docu-Series to Premiere in Berlin
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2019 Beatrice Mori di Gerfalco Welles and writer-producer-director Dax Phelan have teamed up for a six-episode original docu-series, “Life with Orson Welles: The Man Behind the Legend.” The daughter of Orson Welles and his third wife Paola Mori, Welles is a countess from an Italian noble family that date... 
BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at Comedy Theatre
by Josh Stent - January 30, 2021 Come from Away is well worth seeing in 2021 and is something you won't regret.... 
JERSEY BOYS To Play At The Regent Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019 Having opened to rave reviews at Sydney's Capitol Theatre and at QPAC in Brisbane, soon it will be Melbourne's turn to experience this exhilarating musical! JERSEY BOYS will play at the Regent Theatre from Today 23 February 2019 for a strictly limited season.... 
Joan and Jackie Collins Series Set from STAN AND OLLIE Producer
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 20, 2019 The Hollywood Reporter says Stan and Ollie producer Fable Pictures has secured the rights to the life story of British sisters turned 1980s showbiz superstars Joan and Jackie Collins, which it will adapt into a six part series called Joan and Jackie. ... 
VIDEO: David Alan Grier Talks A SOLDIER'S PLAY on TODAY SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - January 03, 2020 Tony and Grammy-nominated actor, singer, comedian and producer David Alan Grier joins the 3rd hour of TODAY to discuss his stage return in the Broadway debut of a?oeA Soldier's Play.a??... 
VIDEO: Anthony Anderson Sends a Heartfelt Message to Compton Kids on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - November 10, 2020 Anthony Anderson is still just a kid from Compton. The 'Black-ish' star tells Kelly about the moment he knew when he wanted to be an actor and shares some sweet words of wisdom to other kids with big dreams. Tune in to hear his incredible life story.... 
JERSEY BOYS To Close in Sydney in December Before Going to Brisbane and Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - October 15, 2018 JERSEY BOYS - the true-life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons opened to a standing ovation last Thursday Night. With internationally acclaimed hit songs such as Oh What A Night, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Walk Like a Man, Bye Bye Baby, Sherry and Big Girls Don't Cry, and a dynamic new yo...
Jeff Rector Secures Rights For Autobiography of Golf Legend Al Geiberger
by A.A. Cristi - July 30, 2020 Award-winning filmmaker and best-selling author Jeff Rector has recently secured the television, motion picture and all media rights for the life story of legendary champion golfer Al Greiberger, beginning with his forthcoming book, “Mr. 59: The Al Geiberger Story, One of Golf's Greatest Legends.” ... 
A Mini-Tennessee Williams Festival Celebrating Womxn Comes To Trafalgar Studios!
by A.A. Cristi - August 26, 2019 Lights Down Productions are delighted to announce that we will be presenting a showcase 'Tennessee Williams: Women of Paradise' that will be performed as a scratch performance at Trafalgar Studios on 11th and 13th of September 2019.... 
Showtime Sports Documentary Films To Present 100%: JULIAN EDELMAN
by Tori Hartshorn - June 03, 2019 SHOWTIME has announced that it will air the new documentary film 100%: JULIAN EDELMAN, premiering on Friday, June 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on-air, streaming and on demand. Narrated by acclaimed actor Michael Rapaport and featuring original conversations with everyone from Mark Wahlberg to Snoop Dogg, Tom ... 
Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Narrate New Documentary VOICE OF FREEDOM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 01, 2021 'Hamilton' Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry will narrate the upcoming PBS documentary about singer Marian Anderson. 'Voice of Freedom' debuts February 15th at 9 p.m. ET. ... 
Lee Daniels' CUPCAKE MEN Gets Pilot Order at ABC
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 03, 2019 Variety reports that Lee Daniels, creator of 'Empire,' will produce a new pilot for ABC: 'Cupcake Men.'...
Netflix to Produce Animated Musical Film Based on the Life of Wyclef Jean
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 26, 2018 Netflix announced today that it is working with musical visionary Wyclef Jean on a CG animated feature film that reimagines his life story. Stampede, the recently launched entertainment media company from Greg Silverman, is partnering with the three-time Grammy Award-winning musician to produce the... 
MGM to Produce Feature Film Based on Boy George's Life
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 29, 2019 MGM has announced that it will produce a feature film based on the life of singer Boy George, according to Deadline. The film will be written and directed by Sacha Gervasi (My Dinner with Herve, Anvil: The Story of Anvil) and produced by Kevin King Templeton (Creed I & II) and Paul Kemsley. George a... 
Los Angeles Chargers Star Melvin Ingram Releases New EP 'Free of Charge'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 13, 2019 Los Angeles Chargers star, Melvin Ingram, also known by his stage name - King Mel, just released his new EP, Free of Charge, on all platforms.... 
Dwayne Johnson Will Star in Mark Kerr Biopic
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 01, 2019 Variety reports that Dwayne Johnson will take on his first truly dramatic role in an upcoming biopic about MMA fighter/UFC champion Mark Kerr.... |
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