April 24, 2013
A deal has finally been done with the estate that controls “Guys and Dolls” that can bring the much-loved 1955 musical back to the screen, possibly featuring two of Hollywood’s hottest young actors, Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr. reports: http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/fox-seals-guys-and-dolls-rights-wants-channing-tatum-joseph-gordon-levitt-to-fill-frank-sinatra-and-marlon-brando-shoes/ For Channing Tatum and JoGoLev there’s no pressure, however. It’s not like they’ll feel any heat filling the roles last occupied by the best American actor of his generation (Marlon Brando) and the two-time Oscar winner  also considered his era’s best singer (one Francis Sinatra).  What do you think of this project? Would you like to see someone take another stab (er, so to speak, given its gangster milieu) at the classic musical of stage and screen?

A deal has finally been done with the estate that controls “Guys and Dolls” that can bring the much-loved 1955 musical back to the screen, possibly featuring two of Hollywood’s hottest young actors, Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr. reports: http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/fox-seals-guys-and-dolls-rights-wants-channing-tatum-joseph-gordon-levitt-to-fill-frank-sinatra-and-marlon-brando-shoes/

For Channing Tatum and JoGoLev there’s no pressure, however. It’s not like they’ll feel any heat filling the roles last occupied by the best American actor of his generation (Marlon Brando) and the two-time Oscar winner  also considered his era’s best singer (one Francis Sinatra). 

What do you think of this project? Would you like to see someone take another stab (er, so to speak, given its gangster milieu) at the classic musical of stage and screen?

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Filed under: film movies musicals Marlon Brando Channing Tatum Frank Sinatra Joseph Gordon-Levitt 
February 21, 2013
Chicago, 2002. As Deadlines Pete Hammond reported this week, you’ll be seeing a lot of “Chicago” at this weekend’s Oscar ceremonies. The Oscar producers not incidentally produced the Oscar-winning film translation of “Chicago” and are including its cast as part of their broader plan to honor musicals and music in the movies this year. 

Chicago, 2002.

As Deadlines Pete Hammond reported this week, you’ll be seeing a lot of “Chicago” at this weekend’s Oscar ceremonies. The Oscar producers not incidentally produced the Oscar-winning film translation of “Chicago” and are including its cast as part of their broader plan to honor musicals and music in the movies this year. 

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Filed under: film movies musicals Chicago Oscars Academy Awards 
December 19, 2012
Eddie Redmayne, speaking last night with Deadline Awards Columnist Pete Hammond about the film version of the musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel “Les Miserables,” in which the quite-charming Redmayne played/sang Marius. On why the musical has remained such a durable fixture of the stage for more than a quarter of a century, Redmayne told a packed house:  “It covers so many genres, thriller, comedy, romance, all under the umbrella of a musical. But to me, there’s the humanity of it. (Jean Valjean learns) you can change the world by loving the person next to you.”  Redmayne, by the way, is one of the best things in a film (overly long but well done on every side) filled with strong performances, led by Hugh Jackman’s Jean Valjean and Anne Hathaway’s Fantine. Samantha Barks, who perfected her Eponine during a long run in the stage version, is also tremendous. 

Eddie Redmayne, speaking last night with Deadline Awards Columnist Pete Hammond about the film version of the musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel “Les Miserables,” in which the quite-charming Redmayne played/sang Marius. On why the musical has remained such a durable fixture of the stage for more than a quarter of a century, Redmayne told a packed house: 

“It covers so many genres, thriller, comedy, romance, all under the umbrella of a musical. But to me, there’s the humanity of it. (Jean Valjean learns) you can change the world by loving the person next to you.” 

Redmayne, by the way, is one of the best things in a film (overly long but well done on every side) filled with strong performances, led by Hugh Jackman’s Jean Valjean and Anne Hathaway’s Fantine. Samantha Barks, who perfected her Eponine during a long run in the stage version, is also tremendous. 

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Filed under: film movies Les Miserables Eddie Redmayne musicals theater 
November 9, 2012

Deadline’s International Editor Nancy Tartaglione offers up this just-released overseas trailer for “Les Miserables,” the sweeping film translation of the massively successful Broadway musical (based on that little novel by M. Hugo). 

As she says, it includes lots more tidbits of Mis Maniacs to paw through. It has all the look of broad, sweeping, overwhelming period drama, with music. Check it out here: http://www.deadline.com/2012/11/international-trailer-les-miserables-uk-advance-tickets/

Check it out. If you’re into the Mis, you won’t want to miss it. 

(Source: deadline.com)

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Filed under: Film musicals Les Miserables trailers international Hugh Jackman Russell Crowe Anne Hathaway 
November 6, 2012
One of the Oscar hopeful films that hasn’t quite been seen yet is the film adaptation of the massively successful musical “Les Miserables.” Now Deadline has a TV spot for the movie to watch here: http://www.deadline.com/2012/11/les-miserables-tv-ad-universal-movie-video/What do you think? Looking forward to this movie?

One of the Oscar hopeful films that hasn’t quite been seen yet is the film adaptation of the massively successful musical “Les Miserables.” 

Now Deadline has a TV spot for the movie to watch here: http://www.deadline.com/2012/11/les-miserables-tv-ad-universal-movie-video/

What do you think? Looking forward to this movie?

(Source: deadline.com )

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Filed under: Film musicals books Les Miserables ads trailers 
June 28, 2012
Are you ready for “Magic Mike the Musical?”

Yes, we know you can’t wait for the “Magic Mike” movie, but what about our exclusive news that Steven Soderbergh and Channing Tatum are working on “Magic Mike The Musical?”  Who’s booking flights to Broadway now?

(Source: deadline.com)

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Filed under: movies theater musicals Steven Soderbergh Deadline.com 
June 11, 2012
Sunday’s Tony Awards featured such big winners as “Once” and “Death of a Salesman.” Now, Deadline’s Mike Fleming reports, comes the next potential Broadway hit: “Gilligan’s Island: The Musical,” based on the 1960s television show. Really. Perhaps it’s not so far-fetched, though. “Once,” after all, is based on a lovely Irish indie film that became an unlikely hit both on the screen and on music charts. The massively successful “Spamalot” is, of course, based on a lunatic (and still loved if long-departed) British sketch comedy troupe, one Monty Python. We won’t even delve into some of the other unlikely inspirations for hit Broadway shows, especially in the musical/comedy realm. So, why not Gilligan? But who should play the principals? I vote Kevin Kline for the Professor, and Brian Dennehy for the Captain. As Deadline Mike points out, the potential for stunt casting with prominent movie/TV stars is ripe for the show, which includes all seven original show characters “plus an alien.” And the casting for Ginger and Mary Ann could be a LOT of fun. Who would you put in these roles? 

Sunday’s Tony Awards featured such big winners as “Once” and “Death of a Salesman.” Now, Deadline’s Mike Fleming reports, comes the next potential Broadway hit: “Gilligan’s Island: The Musical,” based on the 1960s television show. Really.

Perhaps it’s not so far-fetched, though.

“Once,” after all, is based on a lovely Irish indie film that became an unlikely hit both on the screen and on music charts.

The massively successful “Spamalot” is, of course, based on a lunatic (and still loved if long-departed) British sketch comedy troupe, one Monty Python. We won’t even delve into some of the other unlikely inspirations for hit Broadway shows, especially in the musical/comedy realm.

So, why not Gilligan? But who should play the principals? I vote Kevin Kline for the Professor, and Brian Dennehy for the Captain. As Deadline Mike points out, the potential for stunt casting with prominent movie/TV stars is ripe for the show, which includes all seven original show characters “plus an alien.” And the casting for Ginger and Mary Ann could be a LOT of fun. Who would you put in these roles? 


(Source: deadline.com)

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Filed under: broadway entertainment theater acting Gilligan's Island musicals Deadline.com Deadline 
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