Actor John Travolta’s worldwide fame began when he starred in two cultural paradigm-shifting films: Saturday Night Fever, and Grease. The star achieved a rare feat that few actors had done: staying at the top two spots at the domestic box office within eight months. However, now that record seems to be broken by Timothée Chalamet.
Timothée Chalamet’s starring roles in Wonka and the recent Dune: Part Two have made him a star like no other. The films were at the top spot in their opening weeks and only slightly slowed down with new releases. While Wonka grossed $218 million domestically in its lifetime run, Dune: Part Two currently stands at over $494 million and is only expected to earn more in the coming weeks due to less competition.
Timothée Chalamet’s Winning Streak At The Box Office Timothée Chalamet in Wonka
Actor Timothée Chalamet seems to be on a roll...
Timothée Chalamet’s starring roles in Wonka and the recent Dune: Part Two have made him a star like no other. The films were at the top spot in their opening weeks and only slightly slowed down with new releases. While Wonka grossed $218 million domestically in its lifetime run, Dune: Part Two currently stands at over $494 million and is only expected to earn more in the coming weeks due to less competition.
Timothée Chalamet’s Winning Streak At The Box Office Timothée Chalamet in Wonka
Actor Timothée Chalamet seems to be on a roll...
- 3/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
With the 96th Academy Awards in the history books, it’s time to become obsessed over the 77th Tony Awards. Nominations are April 30th with the awards set to air on CBS on June 16 from Lincoln Center. Among the contenders for Tony nominations are many musicals based on movies including “Back to the Future,’ “The Notebook,” “Water for Elephants” and “The Outsiders”: high profile revivals such as Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People” with Jeremy Strong; “Cabaret” with Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne and the Who’s “Tommy”; imports from London and transfers from off-Broadway.
Do you remember the Tony landscape 50 years ago? The 28th annual honors took place April 21, 1974, at the Shubert Theater and aired on ABC. And to say it was a star-studded affair is something of an understatement. Robert Preston, Peter Falk, Cicely Tyson, Florence Henderson hosted; presenters included Al Pacino –-let’s hope he had better...
Do you remember the Tony landscape 50 years ago? The 28th annual honors took place April 21, 1974, at the Shubert Theater and aired on ABC. And to say it was a star-studded affair is something of an understatement. Robert Preston, Peter Falk, Cicely Tyson, Florence Henderson hosted; presenters included Al Pacino –-let’s hope he had better...
- 3/14/2024
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
Ariana Grande wasn’t just the musical guest during the March 9 episode of “Saturday Night Live.” While she took the stage to perform two songs from “Eternal Sunshine,” her just-released sixth album, “We Can’t Be Friends” and “Imperfect For You” — and was introduced by her mom, Joan Grande, for the second number — she also took on two different sketches.
After appearing as a patient in a group therapy session during the first half of the show, she was invited back to the stage later on in the night for a “Moulin Rouge” spoof, giving her the opportunity to sing covers of multiple hit songs.
The sketch created a PBS special, hosted by Mikey Day, taking a look at what the “Elephant Love Medley” would have looked like had director Baz Luhrmann known they’d be able to get the rights to other love songs; Bowen Yang and Grande played Christian and Satine,...
After appearing as a patient in a group therapy session during the first half of the show, she was invited back to the stage later on in the night for a “Moulin Rouge” spoof, giving her the opportunity to sing covers of multiple hit songs.
The sketch created a PBS special, hosted by Mikey Day, taking a look at what the “Elephant Love Medley” would have looked like had director Baz Luhrmann known they’d be able to get the rights to other love songs; Bowen Yang and Grande played Christian and Satine,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
With many of the winners of the Academy Awards now looking set in stone, there’s one question that we still have to ask. How will returning host Jimmy Kimmel do on his fourth try? His previous gigs were in 2017, 2018 and last year. He’s always been great. But this year, he’ll be better than ever… if he decides to deliver the following Oscars monologue. Mr. Kimmel — here you go.
1. Good evening and welcome to the Academy Awards. Or as it’s known this year, the “OppenOscars.” That’s right. There are 10 films vying for Best Picture. One of them is “Oppenheimer.” The other nine are all “Poor Things.”
2. I’m Jimmy Kimmel, father of the atomic joke and your Oscars host. And good news. Best Actor nominee Cillian Murphy can assure you that there’s a “near zero” chance that I’ll bomb tonight. I can just hear Matt Damon’s melodramatic response.
1. Good evening and welcome to the Academy Awards. Or as it’s known this year, the “OppenOscars.” That’s right. There are 10 films vying for Best Picture. One of them is “Oppenheimer.” The other nine are all “Poor Things.”
2. I’m Jimmy Kimmel, father of the atomic joke and your Oscars host. And good news. Best Actor nominee Cillian Murphy can assure you that there’s a “near zero” chance that I’ll bomb tonight. I can just hear Matt Damon’s melodramatic response.
- 3/5/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
When Gene Roddenberry began developing the screenplay for "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" in 1975, expectations for how a science fiction film could look and feel were rapidly shifting. "2001: A Space Odyssey" offered moviegoers a 70mm trip to outer space, while "The Omega Man," "Soylent Green," and the "Planet of the Apes" series fed off the sociopolitical tumult of the times to thrust audiences into dystopian futures of our own foolish making.
Where did a show that was, at its core, a dream of racially and ethnically inclusive space exploration fit in an era of consciousness-raising spectacle and pessimistic earthbound forecasting? Though the series had failed to enthrall a sizable enough viewership to survive more than three seasons during its initial run on NBC in the late 1960s, "Star Trek" had become popular in syndication with 1970s couch potatoes. There was clearly a hunger for more, and there weren't any...
Where did a show that was, at its core, a dream of racially and ethnically inclusive space exploration fit in an era of consciousness-raising spectacle and pessimistic earthbound forecasting? Though the series had failed to enthrall a sizable enough viewership to survive more than three seasons during its initial run on NBC in the late 1960s, "Star Trek" had become popular in syndication with 1970s couch potatoes. There was clearly a hunger for more, and there weren't any...
- 3/3/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Julie Andrews is one of the most iconic and significant actresses in Hollywood history. Being a part of the industry since the 1960s, she has starred in many films that are now considered classics. From The Sound of Music, The Princess Diaries, Victor/Victoria, and most recently, Bridgerton.
Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries franchise
While she has gained notoriety through these works, there is one film that helped her establish herself as a true talent. The actress starred in the 1964 cult-classic film, Mary Poppins.
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Interestingly enough, it was recently announced that this iconic children’s film from sixty years ago is having its age rating changed. All because of the use of one word.
Julie Andrews’ Mary Poppins...
Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries franchise
While she has gained notoriety through these works, there is one film that helped her establish herself as a true talent. The actress starred in the 1964 cult-classic film, Mary Poppins.
Suggested“He is really in a class by himself”: The One Director Anne Hathaway Respects Has Also Been Acknowledged by Robert Downey Jr, Christian Bale, Al Pacino
Interestingly enough, it was recently announced that this iconic children’s film from sixty years ago is having its age rating changed. All because of the use of one word.
Julie Andrews’ Mary Poppins...
- 2/27/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Robert Wise's 1965 musical "The Sound of Music" is, when adjusted for inflation, the sixth-highest-grossing film of all time. In 2024 dollars, "The Sound of Music" made $2.89 billion internationally, which is slightly more than "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" and slightly less than "Avengers: Endgame." The only additional films above it in terms of earnings are "Star Wars," "Titanic," "Avatar," and "Gone with the Wind." Something about Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical captured the popular imagination, and the world really, really needed to see the kindly, musical nun Maria (Julie Andrews) raise a gaggle of Von Trapp children in Salzburg in 1938.
The film's famous opening shot was an extensive helicopter view of the hills of Austria, depicted as verdant and placid, a place ideal for swinging one's arms around and belting out the film's title song. The camera, still poised from a helicopter, settles on Andrews, way out in the middle of a grassy plateau,...
The film's famous opening shot was an extensive helicopter view of the hills of Austria, depicted as verdant and placid, a place ideal for swinging one's arms around and belting out the film's title song. The camera, still poised from a helicopter, settles on Andrews, way out in the middle of a grassy plateau,...
- 2/25/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Actors do not get to pick the roles that make them stars. They might have an inkling in certain cases that a part has the potential to catapult them off the B-list (look no further than Humphrey Bogart convincing George Raft to surrender the lead in Raoul Walsh's 1941 gangster classic "High Sierra"), but, ultimately, the public chooses. And this can be the source of lifelong agony for actors who envisioned entirely different careers for themselves.
Take Christopher Plummer. The great Canadian actor worked steadily in theater, film, and television for over seven decades. He was equally at home playing Cyrano de Bergerac on Broadway or hamming it up as a paganistic reverend in Tom Mankiewicz's irredeemably silly "Dragnet." He won an Oscar, two Tonys, and two Primetime Emmys, and seemed to be having the time of his life even in the worst of movies (and they don't get...
Take Christopher Plummer. The great Canadian actor worked steadily in theater, film, and television for over seven decades. He was equally at home playing Cyrano de Bergerac on Broadway or hamming it up as a paganistic reverend in Tom Mankiewicz's irredeemably silly "Dragnet." He won an Oscar, two Tonys, and two Primetime Emmys, and seemed to be having the time of his life even in the worst of movies (and they don't get...
- 2/24/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s seventh episode, musician and one-time judge of the show Orville Peck makes his “Pit Stop” debut. Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.
In their recap of the episode, Orville tells Trixie that he’s watched the show since season one and she shares that he acts like a drag queen when they spend time together in their personal life. Orville calls season 5 his favorite of all time because of how classic their “Untucked” episodes were. The two share commentary on large makeup like Dawn‘s considering former contestants like Trixie, Mimi Imfurst and Bianca Del Rio had to explain their “club kid makeup” back then, but now queens like Dawn and the Methyd family just get to exist.
In their recap of the episode, Orville tells Trixie that he’s watched the show since season one and she shares that he acts like a drag queen when they spend time together in their personal life. Orville calls season 5 his favorite of all time because of how classic their “Untucked” episodes were. The two share commentary on large makeup like Dawn‘s considering former contestants like Trixie, Mimi Imfurst and Bianca Del Rio had to explain their “club kid makeup” back then, but now queens like Dawn and the Methyd family just get to exist.
- 2/18/2024
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 continued on February 16 with the seventh episode in RuPaul’s quest to find “America’s next drag superstar.” Previously in episode six, Geneva Karr‘s branded doll edition was among the judges’ least favorite and she found herself in the bottom for the third time. This time she faced off against Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige who came fully loaded with an arsenal of lip synching tricks and sent Geneva packing. Meanwhile, Q broke the curse of safety and finally earned her first maxi challenge win.
This week, the remaining 10 queens take the stage with song and dance in the dynamic Rusical challenge. Seated at the judges’ dais for episode 7 titled “The Sound of Rusic” was Emmy winning host RuPaul Charles, longtime bestie Michelle Visage, recurring judge Ross Mathews, and musical theater director and choreographer Adam Shankman as the extra special guest.
The queens still vying for the crown are: Dawn,...
This week, the remaining 10 queens take the stage with song and dance in the dynamic Rusical challenge. Seated at the judges’ dais for episode 7 titled “The Sound of Rusic” was Emmy winning host RuPaul Charles, longtime bestie Michelle Visage, recurring judge Ross Mathews, and musical theater director and choreographer Adam Shankman as the extra special guest.
The queens still vying for the crown are: Dawn,...
- 2/17/2024
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
At the beginning of this month, we asked all of you TV fans to cast your votes for who you think is the hottest TV couple of all time. Now, the votes are in, and the winning couple won in a landslide. TV Insider has been commemorating the greatest onscreen romances for the last 10 days. We began with historical romances and continued to traverse genres like costume dramas, comedies, supernatural, musicals, sports, and more. Among the couples were cinematic greats like Maria (Julie Andrews) and Captain Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) from The Sound of Music, as well as contemporary fictional lovers like Issa (Issa Rae) and Lawrence (Jay Ellis) from Insecure and Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and Nick (Jake Johnson) from New Girl. Our hottest TV couple of all time selections were the couples our staff loves most: Outlander‘s Jamie and Claire (Sam Heughan and Caitríona Balfe), Yellowstone‘s Beth...
- 2/16/2024
- TV Insider
Overpriced cosmetics were put on trial this Sunday, as makeup brand e.l.f. recruited top scripted and unscripted legal stars for its 2024 Super Bowl ad.
The brand, known for capitalizing on pop culture to promote its wares, last came to the big game with comeback queen Jennifer Coolidge in a spot written by her “White Lotus” creator Mike White. This year, they called on several alumni from the streaming megahit “Suits.”
Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman and Sarah Rafferty all reprised their roles as New York City litigators, making a case against $92 foundation before a wary Judge Judy Sheindlin. Other cameos included singer Meghan Trainor, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star HeidiNCloset, comedian Benito Skinner and Ronald Gladden, star of the breakout reality series “Jury Duty.”
“For years we’ve been leaning into emerging cultural insights to help shape e.l.f. into the water cooler brand that it’s so clearly become,...
The brand, known for capitalizing on pop culture to promote its wares, last came to the big game with comeback queen Jennifer Coolidge in a spot written by her “White Lotus” creator Mike White. This year, they called on several alumni from the streaming megahit “Suits.”
Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman and Sarah Rafferty all reprised their roles as New York City litigators, making a case against $92 foundation before a wary Judge Judy Sheindlin. Other cameos included singer Meghan Trainor, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star HeidiNCloset, comedian Benito Skinner and Ronald Gladden, star of the breakout reality series “Jury Duty.”
“For years we’ve been leaning into emerging cultural insights to help shape e.l.f. into the water cooler brand that it’s so clearly become,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Bruce Wayne would be proud.
Christian and Sibi Bale yesterday helped break ground on Together California, a new foster care community in Palmdale co-founded by the couple and Eric Esrailian. The community, which will prioritize keeping brothers and sisters together, is set to consist of twelve foster homes and a 7,000-square-foot community center.
Led by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger , whose district includes Palmdale, the city gave $1.2 million dollars to get construction going. That followed a two-year fundraising effort with private donors led by Bale and Esrailian, who also happens to be a health sciences clinical professor of medicine at UCLA.
“When I first heard about the model of Together California, I was all in,” said Barger in a statement. “I made a commitment to bringing it to the Antelope Valley and appreciate the City of Palmdale for stepping up to also support the program.
Christian and Sibi Bale yesterday helped break ground on Together California, a new foster care community in Palmdale co-founded by the couple and Eric Esrailian. The community, which will prioritize keeping brothers and sisters together, is set to consist of twelve foster homes and a 7,000-square-foot community center.
Led by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger , whose district includes Palmdale, the city gave $1.2 million dollars to get construction going. That followed a two-year fundraising effort with private donors led by Bale and Esrailian, who also happens to be a health sciences clinical professor of medicine at UCLA.
“When I first heard about the model of Together California, I was all in,” said Barger in a statement. “I made a commitment to bringing it to the Antelope Valley and appreciate the City of Palmdale for stepping up to also support the program.
- 2/9/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Graham McTavish (House of the Dragon), Stan Steinbichler (Zero Chill), Susie Porter (Gold) and Honor Gillies (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) have wrapped production on Dirty Boy, an indie psychological thriller marking the first featur from writer-director Doug Rao.
Pic centers on Issac (Steinbichler), a reclusive schizophrenic who discovers that he’s being framed for a series of ritualistic murders and must prove his innocence by exposing a sinister cult and rescuing their next victim. McTavish and Porter portray the brutal cult leaders, with Gillies as troubled sect member, Hope.
Alice Lucy, Katharina Scheuba, Ruaridh Adlington, Ava Merson-o’Brien, Michael Kodi Farrow and Olivia Chenery co-star. Producers of the project are Giles Alderson, Sarah-Anne Grill (Solitary), and Marek Lichtenberg (The Final 45).
“I am delighted with the level of cast I have for my debut feature,” said Rao, “and getting to work...
Pic centers on Issac (Steinbichler), a reclusive schizophrenic who discovers that he’s being framed for a series of ritualistic murders and must prove his innocence by exposing a sinister cult and rescuing their next victim. McTavish and Porter portray the brutal cult leaders, with Gillies as troubled sect member, Hope.
Alice Lucy, Katharina Scheuba, Ruaridh Adlington, Ava Merson-o’Brien, Michael Kodi Farrow and Olivia Chenery co-star. Producers of the project are Giles Alderson, Sarah-Anne Grill (Solitary), and Marek Lichtenberg (The Final 45).
“I am delighted with the level of cast I have for my debut feature,” said Rao, “and getting to work...
- 2/6/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
To “The Swans,” a coterie of New York high society women, Truman Capote was an amusing circus act. Known for penning Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood, these aristocratic ladies invited him to lavish dinner parties and fanciful getaways to indulge in his animated, gossip-filled stories. Author Laurence Leamer found himself captivated by Capote’s mélange of wit, joie de vivre, and callousness, and chronicled his falling-out with his one-percenter gal pals in the 2021 book Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
"Mary Poppins" has been a beloved children's film since its release in 1964. The musical comedy was a veritable hit among British and American audiences alike and launched the career of the incomparable Julie Andrews, who became one of the brightest stars of the late 20th century.
The Disney classic swept the 1965 Oscars, earning Andrews an Academy Award for her performance and snagging additional awards for visual effects, editing, and music. The film was a great triumph for the studio as well as the stars. It was immediately recognized as the masterpiece that it is and has only retained and strengthened its legendary status with age.
Sadly, as the picture ages, so too do the actors that made it such an unforgettable romp. Very few members of the main cast are still alive today and the ones that haven't made it might surprise you. Glynis Johns, who played suffragette and mother...
The Disney classic swept the 1965 Oscars, earning Andrews an Academy Award for her performance and snagging additional awards for visual effects, editing, and music. The film was a great triumph for the studio as well as the stars. It was immediately recognized as the masterpiece that it is and has only retained and strengthened its legendary status with age.
Sadly, as the picture ages, so too do the actors that made it such an unforgettable romp. Very few members of the main cast are still alive today and the ones that haven't made it might surprise you. Glynis Johns, who played suffragette and mother...
- 1/21/2024
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
For the first seven decades of Oscar history, the Academy Awards and the general public were more or less in agreement on what constituted a “good” movie. Box office champions like Gone With the Wind, The Best Years of Our Lives, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Ben-Hur, Lawrence of Arabia, The Sound of Music, The Godfather, Rain Man, Titanic, and many more all won best picture and plenty of other Oscar categories. But then, after a last gasp from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in 2004, everything changed. Over the past 20 years, it’s become routine for the No. 1 movie at the box office to not even get nominated for best picture, let alone win.
But this year, filmgoers and awards voters may have finally reached a compromise. The worldwide phenomenon “Barbenheimer” is poised to give just as much of a jolt to the Oscar...
But this year, filmgoers and awards voters may have finally reached a compromise. The worldwide phenomenon “Barbenheimer” is poised to give just as much of a jolt to the Oscar...
- 1/19/2024
- by Ben Zauzmer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Being an Egot winner is a rare and impressive feat, with only 19 people achieving this prestigious status. Richard Rodgers was the first Egot winner in 1962, followed by talented individuals like Helen Hayes and Rita Moreno. Elton John is the latest addition to the Egot club, earning his status in 2024 with his Emmy win for Outstanding Variety Special.
Being an Egot winner is an incredibly impressive feat, and there are now a total of nineteen accomplished people in this exclusive club. Egot stands for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, the most prestigious awards in their respective fields. It is very rare for a person to manage to snag one of each, which is why it has earned a specific title and is something that many creatives in the entertainment industry strive for.
The first Egot winner was in 1962 and since then, there have only been eighteen more. This signifies how rare...
Being an Egot winner is an incredibly impressive feat, and there are now a total of nineteen accomplished people in this exclusive club. Egot stands for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, the most prestigious awards in their respective fields. It is very rare for a person to manage to snag one of each, which is why it has earned a specific title and is something that many creatives in the entertainment industry strive for.
The first Egot winner was in 1962 and since then, there have only been eighteen more. This signifies how rare...
- 1/17/2024
- by Aleena Malik
- ScreenRant.com
With the Screen-to-Stage-back to Screen adaptation of Mean Girls landing in first place this weekend, we wanted to know what film based on a play has been your favorite? Are Oscar winning musicals such as Chicago or Amadeus your favorite? Maybe the classics like Grease or Little Shop of Horrors are more your speed? Or perhaps a nice court room drama such as A Few Good Men ranks number one for you? If you don’t see your favorite listed click the “Other” button and let us know what your favorite is in the comments.
Favorite Stage-to-Screen AdaptationCasablanca (1943)West Side Story (1961)My Fair Lady (1964)The Sound of Music (1965)A Man For All Seasons (1966)Oliver! (1968)Amadeus (1984)Driving Miss Daisy (1989)Chicago (2002)Alfie (1966)American Buffalo (1996)Annie (1982)Annie Get Your Gun (1950)A Bronx Tale (1993)Bug (2007)Cabaret (1972)Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)Children of a Lesser God (1986)Closer (2004)The Crucible (1996)Cyrano (2021)Dear Evan Hansen...
Favorite Stage-to-Screen AdaptationCasablanca (1943)West Side Story (1961)My Fair Lady (1964)The Sound of Music (1965)A Man For All Seasons (1966)Oliver! (1968)Amadeus (1984)Driving Miss Daisy (1989)Chicago (2002)Alfie (1966)American Buffalo (1996)Annie (1982)Annie Get Your Gun (1950)A Bronx Tale (1993)Bug (2007)Cabaret (1972)Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)Children of a Lesser God (1986)Closer (2004)The Crucible (1996)Cyrano (2021)Dear Evan Hansen...
- 1/14/2024
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Movies like The Straight Story and Brokeback Mountain showcase the beauty of rural life and make viewers yearn for a simpler existence away from the struggles of modernity. Films such as The Sound of Music and Captain Fantastic highlight the power of nature and the countryside in offering a sense of escape and connection. Movies like Moonrise Kingdom and Little Women evoke a longing for a more idyllic and close-knit way of life in the country, away from the hustle and bustle of urban living.
There are certain movies that, through their incredible depiction of the wonders of nature, make viewers want to give it all up and move to the countryside. While so many movies have focused on the hustle and bustle of urban living, those that paid attention to the effervescent power of the rural countryside have often made audiences rethink their entire lives and imagine what it...
There are certain movies that, through their incredible depiction of the wonders of nature, make viewers want to give it all up and move to the countryside. While so many movies have focused on the hustle and bustle of urban living, those that paid attention to the effervescent power of the rural countryside have often made audiences rethink their entire lives and imagine what it...
- 1/13/2024
- by Stephen Holland
- ScreenRant.com
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It's been nearly 60 years since Julie Andrews first sang about how the hills of Austria were alive with the sound of music, but "The Sound of Music" remains a beloved cinematic treasure. Vividly colorful, unabashedly musical, and anchored by Andrews' performance, the story of Maria the would-be nun, and her small army of new wards — the Von Trapp children — is still rewatched and referenced often across the world.
With more than half a century of retrospect, "The Sound of Music" has also become a bit of a historical document: much of the film's cast and crew has since passed away, with the exception of Andrews herself and five of the seven actors who embodied the Von Trapp kids. Heather Menzies (Louisa) and Charmian Carr (Liesl) have both passed away in recent years, as has Christopher Plummer, who embodied family patriarch...
It's been nearly 60 years since Julie Andrews first sang about how the hills of Austria were alive with the sound of music, but "The Sound of Music" remains a beloved cinematic treasure. Vividly colorful, unabashedly musical, and anchored by Andrews' performance, the story of Maria the would-be nun, and her small army of new wards — the Von Trapp children — is still rewatched and referenced often across the world.
With more than half a century of retrospect, "The Sound of Music" has also become a bit of a historical document: much of the film's cast and crew has since passed away, with the exception of Andrews herself and five of the seven actors who embodied the Von Trapp kids. Heather Menzies (Louisa) and Charmian Carr (Liesl) have both passed away in recent years, as has Christopher Plummer, who embodied family patriarch...
- 1/13/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Sarah Rice, who performed the pivotal role of the endangered Johanna in the original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, died Saturday of cancer. She was 68.
Her death was announced in an Instagram post by her friend and fellow performer Rebecca Caine, who remembered Rice for her love of animals. “May you be greeted by every animal you ever loved on the other side and may green finch and linnet birds sing you to your rest,” wrote Caine, referring to the Sweeney number “Green Finch & Linnet Bird” performed by the Johanna character.
Rice, whose Sweeney role in 1979 was her first and only Broadway performance, revisited her signature song just two years ago at the Sondheim Unplugged concert staged at New York’s 54 Below.
Sarah Rice sings “Green Finch and Linnet Bird” at 54 Below in 2022
Born March 5, 1955, in Okinawa, Japan, where her father...
Her death was announced in an Instagram post by her friend and fellow performer Rebecca Caine, who remembered Rice for her love of animals. “May you be greeted by every animal you ever loved on the other side and may green finch and linnet birds sing you to your rest,” wrote Caine, referring to the Sweeney number “Green Finch & Linnet Bird” performed by the Johanna character.
Rice, whose Sweeney role in 1979 was her first and only Broadway performance, revisited her signature song just two years ago at the Sondheim Unplugged concert staged at New York’s 54 Below.
Sarah Rice sings “Green Finch and Linnet Bird” at 54 Below in 2022
Born March 5, 1955, in Okinawa, Japan, where her father...
- 1/8/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Outstanding performances can elevate even the worst musicals, like Maddie Ziegler's in "Music" and Gene Kelly's in "Xanadu." Despite critical and commercial failures, talents like Kelly Clarkson in "From Justin to Kelly" and Michelle Pfeiffer in "Grease 2" are worth watching. Cher's powerful vocals in "Burlesque" and Emmy Rossum's remarkable portrayal of Christine in "Phantom of the Opera" solidify their status as entertainment legends.
Musicals, one of the most beloved genres in Hollywood, have produced some great performances even in bad movies. Full of enchanting performances, catchy songs, and dazzling theatrics, it's easy to see why they are so popular. When done well, they can be extraordinary, but not all musicals hit the mark. Over the years, some have failed to resonate with critics and audiences. But even in less successful musicals, there can be outstanding performances by actors that make them worth watching. These performances...
Musicals, one of the most beloved genres in Hollywood, have produced some great performances even in bad movies. Full of enchanting performances, catchy songs, and dazzling theatrics, it's easy to see why they are so popular. When done well, they can be extraordinary, but not all musicals hit the mark. Over the years, some have failed to resonate with critics and audiences. But even in less successful musicals, there can be outstanding performances by actors that make them worth watching. These performances...
- 1/6/2024
- by Alice Caswell
- ScreenRant.com
For loyal Netflix users who have been booting up the Big N since before Blockbuster went the way of the Dodo, it must feel like deja vu. If you go to your streaming app right now in the U.S., the available movie selection is still dominated by Netflix originals that the algorithm desperately wants you to be aware of. Maestro; Society of the Snow; maybe the new Dan Levy project, Good Grief. However, if you scroll past those—or look simply at the top 10 movies on the app at the moment—you see a more striking story being told.
The Equalizer 3; The Meg 2; The Super Mario Bros. Movie. All are major studio-released intellectual property, and all of the films came out in the last year—in the last six months in the cases of The Equalizer 3 and The Meg 2. And if you broaden the net to 18 months ago,...
The Equalizer 3; The Meg 2; The Super Mario Bros. Movie. All are major studio-released intellectual property, and all of the films came out in the last year—in the last six months in the cases of The Equalizer 3 and The Meg 2. And if you broaden the net to 18 months ago,...
- 1/5/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Quick Links What Is The Sound of Music About? Plummer Was Bored With His Sound of Music Character Christopher Plummer's Success After The Sound of Music
With a career spanning seven decades, it's understandable that the late Christopher Plummer didn't enjoy every film in which he starred. In fact, he reportedly disliked the 1965 classic The Sound of Music, which catapulted him into the spotlight. Well before he starred alongside Julie Andrews, Plummer made his Broadway debut in 1954 and acted in various Shakespearean productions. He even almost starred in The Lord of the Rings.
Additionally, he portrayed multiple historical figures throughout his career, including Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book, Leo Tolstoy and Kaiser Wilhelm II. However, fans can't forget his portrayal of real-life Navy officer Georg von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Ironically, Christopher Plummer hated The Sound of Music. Considering the film's massive success, many have...
With a career spanning seven decades, it's understandable that the late Christopher Plummer didn't enjoy every film in which he starred. In fact, he reportedly disliked the 1965 classic The Sound of Music, which catapulted him into the spotlight. Well before he starred alongside Julie Andrews, Plummer made his Broadway debut in 1954 and acted in various Shakespearean productions. He even almost starred in The Lord of the Rings.
Additionally, he portrayed multiple historical figures throughout his career, including Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book, Leo Tolstoy and Kaiser Wilhelm II. However, fans can't forget his portrayal of real-life Navy officer Georg von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Ironically, Christopher Plummer hated The Sound of Music. Considering the film's massive success, many have...
- 1/1/2024
- by Timothy Donohoo, Cassidy Stephenson, Kieran Loughlin
- Comic Book Resources
Grammy voting is underway, so now is a better time than ever to consider who the academy will likely award. In the visual media categories, previous winners include iconic film scores and soundtracks like “A Star Is Born,” “The Sound of Music,” “Star Wars,” “The Greatest Showman,” “Frozen” and “La La Land.” Here’s how the race for Best Compilation Soundtrack is shaping up.
Nominees:
“Barbie”
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
“Daisy Jones and the Six” (“Aurora”)
“Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3”
“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
SEEGrammy nominations list: Every contender in every category
It’s got to be “Barbie,” right? The film’s soundtrack is up for 11 awards, including multiple nominations in the general field, as well as four out of the five nominations for Best Song Written for Visual Media. With that kind of dominance, it would be almost unthinkable for the film to lose here. That...
Nominees:
“Barbie”
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
“Daisy Jones and the Six” (“Aurora”)
“Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3”
“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
SEEGrammy nominations list: Every contender in every category
It’s got to be “Barbie,” right? The film’s soundtrack is up for 11 awards, including multiple nominations in the general field, as well as four out of the five nominations for Best Song Written for Visual Media. With that kind of dominance, it would be almost unthinkable for the film to lose here. That...
- 12/29/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
"I can't seem to stop singing wherever I am." Julie Andrews' Fräulein Maria just couldn't resist making melodies. Whether it was on a mountain overlooking Salzburg or in a rowboat on the Salzach River, the pixie-haired songstress was the human phonograph of late 1930s Austria that simply couldn't be turned off, and moviegoers wanted the music to play on. Not only was The Sound of Music 1965's top-grossing film, it earned 10 Academy Award nominations and won five statuettes, including Best Picture and Best Director.
- 12/25/2023
- by Patrick Fogerty
- Collider.com
I grew up in Canada, and I’d wager the experience – at least as far as pop culture goes – was probably pretty similar to growing up in the States. Yet, there were some minor, strange differences. Here, we have a regulatory body called the Crtc (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission), which ensures that about 30% of the content that’s broadcast on TV qualifies as “Canadian Content.” Thus, whenever you turn on the TV, one of our Canadian channels is bound to show something Canadian, including movies. While holiday classics like A Christmas Story and Black Christmas counted as Canadian Content (God Bless Bob Clark) we could reliably see around the holidays, more adventurous TV stations would show something outside the box. One such station was the adult-oriented Showcase (not to be confused with Showtime), which would program an utterly mental movie called The Silent Partner every Christmas Eve.
If you’re not Canadian,...
If you’re not Canadian,...
- 12/24/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
For the second consecutive week, Netflix’s apocalyptic film “Leave the World Behind” nabbed the top spot in all of streaming, while the return of Amazon’s “Reacher” landed in the second spot on the streaming leaderboard.
Action-oriented series continues to be a winning genre when it comes to the biggest screen in the home. “Reacher” is back on Amazon’s Prime Video, making a strong viewership debut in its second season.
The sophomore season premiere scored 1.3 million U.S. households viewing within the first three days available to stream, according to the Samba TV Weekly Wrap Report for the week of Dec. 11 to Dec. 17.
The second season’s premiere saw more than a 20% increase compared to the prior season opener. Viewership of the series tended to resonate most with older adults, as Baby Boomers (adults aged 65-74) over-indexed by 10% based on the initial three-day viewing window.
Then there was...
Action-oriented series continues to be a winning genre when it comes to the biggest screen in the home. “Reacher” is back on Amazon’s Prime Video, making a strong viewership debut in its second season.
The sophomore season premiere scored 1.3 million U.S. households viewing within the first three days available to stream, according to the Samba TV Weekly Wrap Report for the week of Dec. 11 to Dec. 17.
The second season’s premiere saw more than a 20% increase compared to the prior season opener. Viewership of the series tended to resonate most with older adults, as Baby Boomers (adults aged 65-74) over-indexed by 10% based on the initial three-day viewing window.
Then there was...
- 12/21/2023
- by Cole Strain
- The Wrap
Ethan Hunt is about to join the DC Universe (or what is left of it). Top Gun pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell could find himself flying wingman to Harry Potter. Get ready for Batman v Transformers! The jokes wrote themselves Wednesday evening as late holiday season news broke: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav met with Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish earlier this week to discuss a potential merger of their respective media companies. Yet any attempt at humor is of the strictly gallows variety (particularly since it is difficult to imagine someone like Tom Cruise working for David Zaslav).
That’s because the idea of a Wbd and Paramount merger is bleak unless you own significant stock in either media company. That’s who these deals are designed for—not the filmmakers, artists, and certainly not the consumers. As the media landscape contracts ever further atop itself, and conglomerates complete...
That’s because the idea of a Wbd and Paramount merger is bleak unless you own significant stock in either media company. That’s who these deals are designed for—not the filmmakers, artists, and certainly not the consumers. As the media landscape contracts ever further atop itself, and conglomerates complete...
- 12/21/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
The sound of music was back with us this week in the form of two polar opposite productions that may intrigue audiences but challenge marketers.
Maestro started streaming on Netflix after auditioning in a (very) few select theaters. Will its narcissistic protagonist, Leonard Bernstein, prove bigger than life on theater screens but too big for the tube?
Wonka, by contrast, is a study in promotional ubiquity, fragments popping up on everything from TBS to the Food Network. Its campaign reflects the determination of Warner Bros Discovery, like Netflix, to overcome the genre funk (think West Side Story or Dear Evan Hansen).
Hovering in the background are the bakeoffs, recaps and revisits fostered by an Academy eager to get out the vote for international candidates, fulfilling its global scenario.
Gil Cates, the colorful impresario who presided over 14 Oscar shows and rescued the genre from the Snow White debacle, would likely have been delighted by Barbenheimer.
Maestro started streaming on Netflix after auditioning in a (very) few select theaters. Will its narcissistic protagonist, Leonard Bernstein, prove bigger than life on theater screens but too big for the tube?
Wonka, by contrast, is a study in promotional ubiquity, fragments popping up on everything from TBS to the Food Network. Its campaign reflects the determination of Warner Bros Discovery, like Netflix, to overcome the genre funk (think West Side Story or Dear Evan Hansen).
Hovering in the background are the bakeoffs, recaps and revisits fostered by an Academy eager to get out the vote for international candidates, fulfilling its global scenario.
Gil Cates, the colorful impresario who presided over 14 Oscar shows and rescued the genre from the Snow White debacle, would likely have been delighted by Barbenheimer.
- 12/20/2023
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
This Christmas Eve on BBC Two, prepare to be enchanted as “The Hills Are Alive with The Kanneh-Masons.” Britain’s most gifted musical family from Nottingham embarks on a magical journey to Austria, retracing the iconic footsteps of Hollywood’s beloved singing family, the Von Trapps from “The Sound of Music.” Airing at 5:40 Pm on December 24, 2023, this special episode promises a delightful blend of music, history, and breathtaking landscapes.
Join the Kanneh-Masons as they explore the enchanting hills and iconic locations that set the stage for the timeless classic. From the charming streets of Salzburg to the awe-inspiring landscapes that captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, this musical family immerses themselves in the magic of the Von Trapp legacy. With their prodigious musical talents, the Kanneh-Masons pay homage to the iconic melodies that defined a cinematic era. It’s a heartwarming and harmonious celebration that promises to bring joy...
Join the Kanneh-Masons as they explore the enchanting hills and iconic locations that set the stage for the timeless classic. From the charming streets of Salzburg to the awe-inspiring landscapes that captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, this musical family immerses themselves in the magic of the Von Trapp legacy. With their prodigious musical talents, the Kanneh-Masons pay homage to the iconic melodies that defined a cinematic era. It’s a heartwarming and harmonious celebration that promises to bring joy...
- 12/18/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
For well over over five decades, Christopher Plummer was one of our most esteemed and honored actors across all acting fields. He hwon two Tony awards (out of seven nominations) for his stage work — the musical “Cyrano” (1974) and the one-man show “Barrymore” (1997), which was later turned into a film. For his television work, he has also won two Emmy Awards (out of six nominations) for the TV movie “Arthur Hailey’s The Moneychangers” (1977) and for his voice-over performance in the animated “Madeline” (1994).
But similar awards for his work in film eluded him for many years. True, he did co-star in 1965’s “The Sound of Music,” a film he had disdained for the longest time but one that was a phenomenon at the box-office. The musical ran in theaters for over 4 1/2 years and, adjusted for inflation, “The Sound of Music” has grossed $2.366 billion, currently making it the fifth highest-grossing film of all time.
But similar awards for his work in film eluded him for many years. True, he did co-star in 1965’s “The Sound of Music,” a film he had disdained for the longest time but one that was a phenomenon at the box-office. The musical ran in theaters for over 4 1/2 years and, adjusted for inflation, “The Sound of Music” has grossed $2.366 billion, currently making it the fifth highest-grossing film of all time.
- 12/9/2023
- by Tom O'Brien, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox gave it ownership over numerous popular titles and properties, including the X-Men characters and the Avatar franchise. Avatar has been the most successful property for Disney since the acquisition, with the sequel making over $2.32 billion at the box office. The complete integration of the X-Men into the MCU has yet to happen, but Deadpool 3 could indicate the impact it will have on Disney's assets and potentially help save Marvel.
Four years ago, the Walt Disney Company completed its purchase of 21st Century Fox after announcing the acquisition two years prior. Now, in 2023, it's time to examine if Disney buying the mass media and entertainment conglomerate (and all of its enticing properties) was worth it, both from the logistics side and the pure entertainment factors. Of course, the Covid-19 pandemic affected every facet of the film and television industry, so it's important to factor it into this assessment.
Four years ago, the Walt Disney Company completed its purchase of 21st Century Fox after announcing the acquisition two years prior. Now, in 2023, it's time to examine if Disney buying the mass media and entertainment conglomerate (and all of its enticing properties) was worth it, both from the logistics side and the pure entertainment factors. Of course, the Covid-19 pandemic affected every facet of the film and television industry, so it's important to factor it into this assessment.
- 12/3/2023
- by Sarah Little
- ScreenRant.com
The hills are alive with the sound of Christopher Plummer's voice, as his original performance from the 1965 classic has been released almost sixty years after the premiere of The Sound of Music. In the original production, Billy Lee's voice was placed over Plummer's to enhance the sound of "Edelweiss", the song Captain von Trapp swiftly sings during the story. Decades after the musical became a staple of American culture, a new aspect of its production has been revealed for viewers to enjoy, as the legacy of a timeless tale continues to enchant audiences from all over the world.
- 12/1/2023
- by Diego Peralta
- Collider.com
Since the second Academy Awards ceremony in 1930, 73 people have received acting Oscar nominations for their debut film performances, yielding a total of 15 breakout wins. Conversely, the list of actors who have earned recognition for their final movie appearances is much smaller, featuring only 18 general and two successful examples. Those who belong to this club gained entry in a variety of ways, with some having voluntarily quit acting altogether, others having specifically stepped away from film performing, and a few having sadly not lived long enough to bask in the glory of their farewell nominations.
Since film acting retirement can never be absolutely permanent while a performer is still alive, only deceased individuals can correctly be counted as official members of this group. Although most currently living retired actors did not pick up Oscar nominations for their latest films anyway, the academy did smile upon one – Daniel Day-Lewis – on his declared way out.
Since film acting retirement can never be absolutely permanent while a performer is still alive, only deceased individuals can correctly be counted as official members of this group. Although most currently living retired actors did not pick up Oscar nominations for their latest films anyway, the academy did smile upon one – Daniel Day-Lewis – on his declared way out.
- 11/28/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The Sound of Music Super Deluxe Edition is a comprehensive collection of the film's music, including alternate takes and the complete film score. The recordings have been meticulously restored from the original tapes by Mike Matessino, a mixer, producer, and mastering engineer. The soundtrack is a cultural touchstone that remains relevant today due to its timeless themes and universal appeal.
The Sound of Music, first released in 1965, is an iconic film that boasts one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time. Nearly 60 years later, the most definitive collection of the film’s music will be available for purchase in a Super Deluxe Edition by Craft Recordings. Releasing December 1st, The Sound of Music Super Deluxe Edition collects every musical element from the Rodgers & Hammerstein show-turned-movie including never-before-heard alternate takes of iconic songs, as well as the film score in its entirety. It comes complete with a Blu-Ray Audio disc that...
The Sound of Music, first released in 1965, is an iconic film that boasts one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time. Nearly 60 years later, the most definitive collection of the film’s music will be available for purchase in a Super Deluxe Edition by Craft Recordings. Releasing December 1st, The Sound of Music Super Deluxe Edition collects every musical element from the Rodgers & Hammerstein show-turned-movie including never-before-heard alternate takes of iconic songs, as well as the film score in its entirety. It comes complete with a Blu-Ray Audio disc that...
- 11/27/2023
- by Owen Danoff
- ScreenRant.com
January 2024 will mark the eighth anniversary of Jennifer Lawrence’s second Best Comedy/Musical Actress Golden Globe victory for “Joy,” which, having followed her previous lead and supporting triumphs for “Silver Linings Playbook” (2013) and “American Hustle” (2014), made the 25-year-old the youngest three-time film acting honoree in the organization’s history. That particular hot streak ended there, but she may be set for a comeback at the upcoming 81st Golden Globe Awards if enough voters favor her work in the raunchy summer flick “No Hard Feelings.” If she does end up adding another trophy to her vast collection, she will set several new precedents and tie her category’s record for most wins.
At this point, the only two women who have clinched three Best Comedy/Musical Actress Golden Globes are Rosalind Russell and Julie Andrews, who respectively reached the milestone in 1963 (“Gypsy”) and 1983 (“Victor/Victoria”). Russell had previously been lauded for...
At this point, the only two women who have clinched three Best Comedy/Musical Actress Golden Globes are Rosalind Russell and Julie Andrews, who respectively reached the milestone in 1963 (“Gypsy”) and 1983 (“Victor/Victoria”). Russell had previously been lauded for...
- 11/22/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Julie Andrews's long and decorated movie career showcases her impressive range and lasting talent, especially in musicals like Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. Andrews's ability to portray nurturing and wise characters, like Queen Clarisse Renaldi in The Princess Diaries, has kept her relevant and beloved by audiences of all ages. Andrews's involvement in billion-dollar franchises like Shrek and Despicable Me highlights her continued popularity and versatility as an actress, even in animated roles.
Julie Andrews' long and decorated movie career has consistently highlighted her impressive range and lasting talent, though some of her films do rank better than others. Andrews entered Hollywood during the final days of its Golden Era and faced severe competition from some of the biggest superstars. She made her initial mark with musical comedies, and although she lost the role of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady to Audrey Hepburn despite playing the part on Broadway,...
Julie Andrews' long and decorated movie career has consistently highlighted her impressive range and lasting talent, though some of her films do rank better than others. Andrews entered Hollywood during the final days of its Golden Era and faced severe competition from some of the biggest superstars. She made her initial mark with musical comedies, and although she lost the role of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady to Audrey Hepburn despite playing the part on Broadway,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Aman Goyal
- ScreenRant.com
Bill Kenwright, the prolific West End producer behind the hit musicals Blood Brothers, Whistle Down the Wind and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat who would later go on to become an owner and chairman of his boyhood soccer club Everton, has died. He was 78.
In a statement, Everton said Kenwright died peacefully, “surrounded by his family and loved ones.” This month, the Premier League club revealed that Kenwright had recently undergone surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his liver.
“The world of British theatre without Bill Kenwright seems impossible,” said fellow theater impresario Cameron Mackintosh in a statement on X. “In my lifetime, there has never been anyone like Bill. He’s totally irreplaceable, and we will miss him so.”
“Dearest Bill, Somewhere you’ll be singing Let It Be Me and challenging heavenly choirs to look into your Ebony Eyes,” Andrew Lloyd Webber tweeted. “The theatre will...
In a statement, Everton said Kenwright died peacefully, “surrounded by his family and loved ones.” This month, the Premier League club revealed that Kenwright had recently undergone surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his liver.
“The world of British theatre without Bill Kenwright seems impossible,” said fellow theater impresario Cameron Mackintosh in a statement on X. “In my lifetime, there has never been anyone like Bill. He’s totally irreplaceable, and we will miss him so.”
“Dearest Bill, Somewhere you’ll be singing Let It Be Me and challenging heavenly choirs to look into your Ebony Eyes,” Andrew Lloyd Webber tweeted. “The theatre will...
- 10/25/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When one hears the word "musical," it's probably going to conjure images of happy-go-lucky, predominantly family-friendly movies filled with dancing and singing. These qualities certainly apply to classic movie musicals from decades past, like those starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, popular Oscar winners like The Sound of Music and My Fair Lady, and even classic animated musicals from Disney, like Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King.
- 10/21/2023
- by Jeremy Urquhart
- Collider.com
Best known for her feature film debut role in Mary Poppins, which earned her an Oscar, and The Sound of Music, a musical that remains a timeless classic all these years later, Dame Julie Andrews is a highly respected and talented actor — her six Golden Globe Awards and one Academy Award demonstrate that she is an iconic and enduring figure in the entertainment industry.
- 10/20/2023
- by Daniela Gama
- Collider.com
You may not know who Warwick Davis is, but there’s a strong chance you’ve seen at least one of his movies. He’s starred in some of the biggest movie franchises of all time. And he’s been in some B-movie dreck. And he’s been the star of a recent streaming reboot. In each case, his career mirrors the various tiers of content, and the inherent problems for each of them in the streaming landscape.
Tier 1: 4-Star IP on One Platform
Davis’ breakout role was as the lovable Ewok Wicket in 1983’s “Return of the Jedi.” As part of the Star Wars franchise, the movie remains safely locked within the gates of Disney+. Although the film does air on broadcast TV from time to time, we expect it will never appear on another streaming platform.
Most streaming platforms have at least a handful of standout titles they will likely never share.
Tier 1: 4-Star IP on One Platform
Davis’ breakout role was as the lovable Ewok Wicket in 1983’s “Return of the Jedi.” As part of the Star Wars franchise, the movie remains safely locked within the gates of Disney+. Although the film does air on broadcast TV from time to time, we expect it will never appear on another streaming platform.
Most streaming platforms have at least a handful of standout titles they will likely never share.
- 10/17/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
In the four years since the Walt Disney Company bought 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight, the core studio — now known as 20th Century Studios — has become for the most part a content mill for its streaming services.
Some key IP — like next summer’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” — are still deemed worthy of theaters but most 20th Century Studios films, like the true-crime thriller “Boston Strangler” and “Vacation Friends 2,” are streaming-bound.
Insiders differ on whether this is a temporary situation caused by Covid variables, a Wall Street-driven rush to streaming and an uncertain theatrical marketplace playing their parts. Will the formally theatrically-focused powerhouse fade into Disney-backed irrelevancy or might an improved theatrical marketplace offer the former titan a chance to be more than just a streaming supply arm for the Walt Disney Company?
In March of 2019, the Walt Disney Company paid $71 billion for Fox Studios.
Some key IP — like next summer’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” — are still deemed worthy of theaters but most 20th Century Studios films, like the true-crime thriller “Boston Strangler” and “Vacation Friends 2,” are streaming-bound.
Insiders differ on whether this is a temporary situation caused by Covid variables, a Wall Street-driven rush to streaming and an uncertain theatrical marketplace playing their parts. Will the formally theatrically-focused powerhouse fade into Disney-backed irrelevancy or might an improved theatrical marketplace offer the former titan a chance to be more than just a streaming supply arm for the Walt Disney Company?
In March of 2019, the Walt Disney Company paid $71 billion for Fox Studios.
- 9/29/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Expanded and remastered version of soundtrack features actor’s singing, which was dubbed over in film
Two years after his death at the age of 91, the voice of Christopher Plummer singing Edelweiss in The Sound of Music will finally be heard.
Plummer received vocal training for the part of Capt Von Trapp in the Oscar-winning 1965 movie but a singer, Bill Lee, was dubbed in for the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein numbers.
Two years after his death at the age of 91, the voice of Christopher Plummer singing Edelweiss in The Sound of Music will finally be heard.
Plummer received vocal training for the part of Capt Von Trapp in the Oscar-winning 1965 movie but a singer, Bill Lee, was dubbed in for the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein numbers.
- 9/29/2023
- by Harriet Sherwood Arts and culture correspondent
- The Guardian - Film News
An expanded version of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” will be released on Dec. 1, featuring more than 40 unreleased tracks, 11 of which are alternative takes from the film that have never been seen before.
Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer — who passed away in 2021 at the age of 91, after a storied acting career — starred in the iconic 1965 musical. Originally, Plummer recorded tracks for the film, however, his voice was later dubbed over by Bill Lee. Nearly 60 years later, Plummer’s vocals will be released to the public.
“The Little Dears,” a song that was never in the film and combines “I Have Confidence,” “My Favorite Things” and “New Governess,” will be featured on the Super Deluxe Edition. The songs “Do-Re-Mi,” “Favorite Things,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and more will also be included.
One of the alternative takes, “Prelude/The Sound of Music,” performed by Andrews is already available to stream.
Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer — who passed away in 2021 at the age of 91, after a storied acting career — starred in the iconic 1965 musical. Originally, Plummer recorded tracks for the film, however, his voice was later dubbed over by Bill Lee. Nearly 60 years later, Plummer’s vocals will be released to the public.
“The Little Dears,” a song that was never in the film and combines “I Have Confidence,” “My Favorite Things” and “New Governess,” will be featured on the Super Deluxe Edition. The songs “Do-Re-Mi,” “Favorite Things,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and more will also be included.
One of the alternative takes, “Prelude/The Sound of Music,” performed by Andrews is already available to stream.
- 9/27/2023
- by Natalie Korach
- The Wrap
“Sound of Music” fans prepare: “Something Good” is coming your way.
A new version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” soundtrack, featuring more than 40 previously unreleased tracks and unheard vocals by Christopher Plummer, will debut on Dec. 1. Released by Craft Recordings, this Super Deluxe Edition — one of many remixed and remastered issues — has 11 alternate takes from the film that audiences have never heard before.
The iconic 1965 musical stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer as a spunky governess and a strict father of seven who fall in love in Austria against the backdrop of the start of World War II. While Plummer did record songs for the film, his vocals were ultimately dubbed over by Bill Lee. Now, almost 60 years later, Plummer’s versions will be available for fans to hear. He died in February 2021 at the age of 91 after a decades-long career in acting.
Previously unheard songs include “The Little Dears,...
A new version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” soundtrack, featuring more than 40 previously unreleased tracks and unheard vocals by Christopher Plummer, will debut on Dec. 1. Released by Craft Recordings, this Super Deluxe Edition — one of many remixed and remastered issues — has 11 alternate takes from the film that audiences have never heard before.
The iconic 1965 musical stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer as a spunky governess and a strict father of seven who fall in love in Austria against the backdrop of the start of World War II. While Plummer did record songs for the film, his vocals were ultimately dubbed over by Bill Lee. Now, almost 60 years later, Plummer’s versions will be available for fans to hear. He died in February 2021 at the age of 91 after a decades-long career in acting.
Previously unheard songs include “The Little Dears,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
The Sound of Music soundtrack is receiving a massive reissue featuring all of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s music from the film, along with the instrumentals of each song. The box set drops on December 1st via Craft Recordings.
Based on the 1959 Broadway musical, the Robert Wise-directed film adaptation of The Sound of Music was released in 1965. Within one year, the Julie Andrews-starring movie overtook Gone with the Wind as the highest-grossing film of all time. The Sound of Music received five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Score, and Best Actress for Andrews. The soundtrack, featuring now-classic songs like “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and “The Sound of Music,” spent a whopping 109 weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.
The reissue’s super deluxe edition — comprised of four CDs and one Blu-ray disc — features 40 previously unreleased tracks, including 11 never-before-heard alternate takes. The Blu-ray Audio disc contains the full score in hi-res audio,...
Based on the 1959 Broadway musical, the Robert Wise-directed film adaptation of The Sound of Music was released in 1965. Within one year, the Julie Andrews-starring movie overtook Gone with the Wind as the highest-grossing film of all time. The Sound of Music received five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Score, and Best Actress for Andrews. The soundtrack, featuring now-classic songs like “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and “The Sound of Music,” spent a whopping 109 weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.
The reissue’s super deluxe edition — comprised of four CDs and one Blu-ray disc — features 40 previously unreleased tracks, including 11 never-before-heard alternate takes. The Blu-ray Audio disc contains the full score in hi-res audio,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
The Sound of Music soundtrack is receiving a massive reissue featuring all of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s music from the film, along with the instrumentals of each song. The box set drops on December 1st via Craft Recordings.
Based on the 1959 Broadway musical, the Robert Wise-directed film adaptation of The Sound of Music was released in 1965. Within one year, the Julie Andrews-starring movie overtook Gone with the Wind as the highest-grossing film of all time. The Sound of Music received five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Score, and Best Actress for Andrews. The soundtrack, featuring now-classic songs like “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and “The Sound of Music,” spent a whopping 109 weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.
The reissue’s super deluxe edition — comprised of four CDs and one Blu-ray disc — features 40 previously unreleased tracks, including 11 never-before-heard alternate takes. The Blu-ray Audio disc contains the full score in hi-res audio,...
Based on the 1959 Broadway musical, the Robert Wise-directed film adaptation of The Sound of Music was released in 1965. Within one year, the Julie Andrews-starring movie overtook Gone with the Wind as the highest-grossing film of all time. The Sound of Music received five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Score, and Best Actress for Andrews. The soundtrack, featuring now-classic songs like “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and “The Sound of Music,” spent a whopping 109 weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.
The reissue’s super deluxe edition — comprised of four CDs and one Blu-ray disc — features 40 previously unreleased tracks, including 11 never-before-heard alternate takes. The Blu-ray Audio disc contains the full score in hi-res audio,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
From ‘Les Misérables’ to ‘West Side Story,’ here are IMDb viewers’ top picks for the best musicals ever brought to the big screen. Which is your favorite?
Musicals: They’re a realm where reality gracefully gives way to rapture, where spoken words don’t just bind characters but also the eloquent language of song and dance.
To the skeptics, musicals might seem an over-the-top or even trivial genre. Yet, when faced with the most masterful musicals ever made, it’s hard not to be swept away by their cinematic magic. The finest musicals entertain and deeply resonate, reaching even those who’d never typically hum along to a tune.
Related: 10 Best Movie Soundtracks of All Time, Ranked
With its vibrancy and verve, the musical genre might not be everyone’s cup of tea. It stands distinct and, at times, even polarizing – much like the bold strokes of a Western or...
Musicals: They’re a realm where reality gracefully gives way to rapture, where spoken words don’t just bind characters but also the eloquent language of song and dance.
To the skeptics, musicals might seem an over-the-top or even trivial genre. Yet, when faced with the most masterful musicals ever made, it’s hard not to be swept away by their cinematic magic. The finest musicals entertain and deeply resonate, reaching even those who’d never typically hum along to a tune.
Related: 10 Best Movie Soundtracks of All Time, Ranked
With its vibrancy and verve, the musical genre might not be everyone’s cup of tea. It stands distinct and, at times, even polarizing – much like the bold strokes of a Western or...
- 9/26/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
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