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Tamra Judge to Return to THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY Photo Tamra Judge to Return to THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY
by Michael Major - July 21, 2022

Judge appeared on a new episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen to share the news. Judge originally joined the franchise for its third season in 2007, and appeared in a full time capacity for 12 seasons before being let go from the series in 2020. The show's 16th season featured Heather D...


WICKED Star Jonathan Bailey Circling JURASSIC WORLD Photo WICKED Star Jonathan Bailey Circling JURASSIC WORLD
by Josh Sharpe - April 16, 2024

Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing the character of Fiyero in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, may have found his next big project. According to reports, the actor is in talks to star in the next installment of the Jurassic World series. He would join Scarlett Johannson in the film, which w...


VIDEO: Watch THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI Mid-Season 5 Trailer Photo VIDEO: Watch THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI Mid-Season 5 Trailer
by Michael Major - January 11, 2023

Peacock has debuted the mid-season five trailer for The Real Housewivs of Miami. The season five cast includes returning Housewives Guerdy Abraira, Lisa Hochstein, Julia Lemigova, Dr. Nicole Martin, Alexia Nepola and Larsa Pippen. Friends Kiki Barth, Adriana de Moura and Marysol Patton are also feat...


TROLLS BAND TOGETHER to Stream on Peacock: How to Watch at Home Photo TROLLS BAND TOGETHER to Stream on Peacock: How to Watch at Home
by Michael Major - February 15, 2024

TROLLS BAND TOGETHER includes Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Camila Cabello, Eric André, Amy Schumer, Andrew Rannells, Troye Sivan, Daveed Diggs, Kid Cudi, Zosia Mamet, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, RuPaul Charles, Aino Jawo, Caroline Hjelt, Kenan Thompson, Anderson .Paak, Kunal Nayy...


VIDEO: Watch a New SCREAM VI Big Game Spot Trailer Photo VIDEO: Watch a New SCREAM VI Big Game Spot Trailer
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023

In Scream VI, Melissa Barrera ('Sam Carpenter'), Jasmin Savoy Brown ('Mindy Meeks-Martin'), Mason Gooding ('Chad Meeks-Martin'), Jenna Ortega ('Tara Carpenter'), Hayden Panettiere ('Kirby Reed'), and Courtney Cox ('Gale Weathers') return to their roles in the franchise. Watch he new video promo now!...


VIDEO: Watch a New MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU Trailer Photo VIDEO: Watch a New MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU Trailer
by Michael Major - June 06, 2022

This summer, from the biggest global animated franchise in history, comes the origin story of how the world’s greatest supervillain first met his iconic Minions, forged cinema’s most despicable crew and faced off against the most unstoppable criminal force ever assembled in Minions: The Rise of Gru....


James McKnight Appointed as CEO of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group Photo James McKnight Appointed as CEO of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 22, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group has announced the upcoming appointment of ex-Harry Potter Chief Creative Officer, James McKnight, as its new Chief Executive Officer....


MONSTER HIGH THE MOVIE Soundtrack Available For Vinyl Pre-Order Photo MONSTER HIGH THE MOVIE Soundtrack Available For Vinyl Pre-Order
by Michael Major - July 07, 2023

Mattel, alongside Warner Music Group’s Arts Music Division announced the vinyl soundtrack for Monster High The Movie, the highly successful live-action movie musical based on the iconic franchise about the children of famous monsters and creatures, available now for pre-order....


Julie Andrews Will Likely Not Appear in Third PRINCESS DIARIES Film Photo Julie Andrews Will Likely Not Appear in Third PRINCESS DIARIES Film
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2022

The Princess Diaries will make a return, but Julie Andrews most likely will not appear. In a recent interview, the iconic actress revealed that she's unlikely to reprise her role of Queen Clarisse Renaldi in the upcoming third film in the series....


VIDEO: Jamie Lee Curtis Stars in HALLOWEEN ENDS Trailer Photo VIDEO: Jamie Lee Curtis Stars in HALLOWEEN ENDS Trailer
by Michael Major - July 20, 2022

Icon Jamie Lee Curtis returns for the last time as Laurie Strode, co-stars returning cast Will Patton as Officer Frank Hawkins, Kyle Richards as Lindsey Wallace and James Jude Courtney as The Shape will also return. The also stars Andy Matichak and Rohan Campbell. Watch the trailer for the new film ...


VIDEO: Peacock Drops PITCH PERFECT Spinoff Series Teaser Trailer Photo VIDEO: Peacock Drops PITCH PERFECT Spinoff Series Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - October 05, 2022

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the first Pitch Perfect film, which premiered in theaters October 5, 2012, Peacock has shared the first teaser trailer for its new spinoff series, Bumper in Berlin. The new series features Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland, Flula Borg, Lera Abova, and Jameela Jamil....


VIDEO: Watch a New SCREAM VI Trailer Photo VIDEO: Watch a New SCREAM VI Trailer
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023

In Scream VI, Melissa Barrera ('Sam Carpenter'), Jasmin Savoy Brown ('Mindy Meeks-Martin'), Mason Gooding ('Chad Meeks-Martin'), Jenna Ortega ('Tara Carpenter'), Hayden Panettiere ('Kirby Reed'), and Courtney Cox ('Gale Weathers') return. Watch the new video trailer for the upcoming film now!...


Disney At Work On Second Sequel To THE PRINCESS DIARIES Photo Disney At Work On Second Sequel To THE PRINCESS DIARIES
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2022

A new sequel for the hit book series-turned-film, The Princess Diaries, is in the works at Disney. ...


Netflix Greenlights Two Projects With MLB Feat The Boston Red Sox Photo Netflix Greenlights Two Projects With MLB Feat The Boston Red Sox
by Michael Major - February 07, 2024

For the first time, Netflix will follow an MLB team over the course of a full season. This docuseries will feature one of sports' most historic teams, the Boston Red Sox, and provide viewers a window into what it takes to compete across a season's ups and downs in one of the most rabid sports enviro...


Get Ready to Shake, Rattle and Roll at The Wick Theatre with SH-BOOM! Photo Get Ready to Shake, Rattle and Roll at The Wick Theatre with SH-BOOM!
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2022

Get launched into Doo-Wop heaven with the nifty and nostalgic Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream at The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton.  Featuring over 25 of your favorite 1950s songs, Sh-Boom! will have you longing for the days of American Bandstand, the Twist and perfect 4-part harmonies. ...


VIDEO: Peacock Drops PITCH PERFECT Spinoff Series Teaser Trailer Photo VIDEO: Peacock Drops PITCH PERFECT Spinoff Series Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - October 05, 2022

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the first Pitch Perfect film, which premiered in theaters October 5, 2012, Peacock has shared the first teaser trailer for its new spinoff series, Bumper in Berlin. The new series features Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland, Flula Borg, Lera Abova, and Jameela Jamil....


BRIDGET JONES Sequel Greenlit; Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson Star Photo BRIDGET JONES Sequel Greenlit; Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson Star
by Josh Sharpe - April 09, 2024

On Tuesday, it was officially announced that Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the fourth film in the franchise, is in development. The film will see the return of Renee Zellweger in the Oscar-nominated role and Hugh Grant as love interest Daniel Cleaver, who was absent in the previous film. Emma Th...


Spotlight: A CONVERSATION WITH HAYDEN PANETTIERE at Keswick Theatre Photo Spotlight: A CONVERSATION WITH HAYDEN PANETTIERE at Keswick Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - January 31, 2024

A Conversation with Hayden Panettiere at Keswick Theatre...


SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM Comes to the Wick Theatre in March Photo SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM Comes to the Wick Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2022

Get launched into Doo-Wop heaven with the nifty and nostalgic Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream at The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton.  Featuring over 25 of your favorite 1950s songs, Sh-Boom! will have you longing for the days of American Bandstand, the Twist and perfect 4-part harmonies.  ...


James McKnight Appointed as CEO of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group Photo James McKnight Appointed as CEO of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 22, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group has announced the upcoming appointment of ex-Harry Potter Chief Creative Officer, James McKnight, as its new Chief Executive Officer....


BWW Review: THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL at STAGES St. Louis At The Ross Family Theater Photo BWW Review: THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL at STAGES St. Louis At The Ross Family Theater In The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
by James Lindhorst - June 02, 2022

Director Amon Miyamoto leads his cast and creative team in staging a production that is familiar, completely original, and theatrically exciting. The choreography and set design work in tandem to create motion on a stage that’s never been seen before. Each member of the cast completely disappears i...


FAST X Original Motion Picture Score Feat. Music By Brian Tyler Is Out Now Photo FAST X Original Motion Picture Score Feat. Music By Brian Tyler Is Out Now
by Michael Major - June 02, 2023

Brian Tyler, who has been part of the Fast Saga since the beginning. In addition to scoring six of the previous Fast films, Tyler has composed music for more than 100 feature films, including Avengers: Age of Ultron, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Now You See Me, The Mummy, Crazy Rich Asians and ...


'Scream VI: Music From The Motion Picture' Set for LTD ED Vinyl & CD Release Photo 'Scream VI: Music From The Motion Picture' Set for LTD ED Vinyl & CD Release
by Michael Major - June 13, 2023

Varèse Sarabande and Craft Recordings debut their latest partnership with Paramount Pictures to release the 2-CD and 2-LP versions of Scream VI: Music From The Motion Picture, featuring Brian Tyler and Sven Faulconer’s bone-chilling score for the latest installment of the legendary horror franchise....


MGM+ Orders EARTH ABIDES Series Adaptation Starring Alexander Ludwig Photo MGM+ Orders EARTH ABIDES Series Adaptation Starring Alexander Ludwig
by Michael Major - March 26, 2024

MGM+ has ordered a new sci-fi series EARTH ABIDES, a television adaptation of the legendary cult classic novel, featuring Alexander Ludwig in a leading role. Created by showrunner Todd Komarnicki (Sully), the series will star Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) as “Ish” and begin production in Vancouver on A...


VIDEO: Peacock Drops PITCH PERFECT: BUMPER IN BERLIN Trailer Photo VIDEO: Peacock Drops PITCH PERFECT: BUMPER IN BERLIN Trailer
by Michael Major - November 02, 2022

Peacock has released the video trailer for their new musical comedy series, PITCH PERFECT: BUMPER IN BERLIN. In the new Pitch Perfect spinoff series for Peacock, starring Sarah Hyland, Jameela Jamil, and more. Plus, listen to the first single from the series' upcoming soundtrack!...






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