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The Color Purple: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, H.E.R., & more join movie musical adaptation

Posted 4 years ago

The movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple has rounded out its cast and it includes Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, and H.E.R. amongst the names. Fantasia Barrino will be making her feature film debut with the project, per The...

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West Side Story is tracking towards a $12-17 million opening as it has to win over adults & those unsure of musicals

Posted 4 years ago

Steven Spielberg’s box office power is about to be tested this weekend as his take on West Side Story is finally hitting the big screen after a year’s delay due to the pandemic. While reviews are glowing and it’s generating...

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West Side Story first reactions call it top-tier Spielberg, praises star Rachel Zegler

Posted 4 years ago

The first reactions to Steven Spielberg’s take on West Side Story have begun to hit Twitter and if they are to be believed, Spielberg is at the top of his game and newcomer Rachel Zegler is a true star on...

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Wicked: Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo set to lead movie musical adaptation

Posted 4 years ago

The Wicked movie adaptation has finally found its leads with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo set to headline the movie adaptation of the popular Broadway musical. Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked will see Erivo play Elphaba while Grande will...

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MOVIE POLL: What Is Your Favorite Movie Musical?

Posted 5 years ago

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Dear Evan Hansen sings to $800,000 in Thursday night previews

Posted 5 years ago

Universal’s feature adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen has entered the box office ring with three-week champ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and it got off to a decent start in Thursday night previews...

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Summertime: Popular Will Smith song being turned into a hip-hop musical feature

Posted 5 years ago

Here’s something we didn’t know we needed. It has been announced that Westbrook Studios and Davis Entertainment are entering development on a Summertime movie, a hip-hop musical based on the popular song by Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff (via...

Guys And Dolls: Bill Condon set to direct new adaptation at TriStar

Posted 5 years ago

TriStar Pictures Guys And Dolls update is finally getting off the ground and it's getting a much-needed boost by setting up a director to take on the project. It has been announced that Oscar-winner Bill Condon will direct the latest...