Is Spielberg Interested in a Goonies Sequel?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Warner Bros, Action, Adventure, Family, Sequels, Rumors, Trailers,
Twenty-five years after The Goonies hit the big screen, one of the film's actors claims there could possibly -- possibly -- be a sequel.
Corey Feldman, who starred alongside Sean Astin, Martha Plimpton and Kerri Green as Clark 'Mouth' Devereaux, claims many parties are interested reuniting for a follow-up -- including director Richard Donner and executive producer Steven Spielberg.
“We all like to see it happen, but it’s one of those stumbling blocks where no matter how much love there is ...," Feldman told The Hollywood Reporter. “I would do it if [the studio] was serious, but unfortunately they can’t seem to get it together," he explained. (Well, we all know that you would do the film, Corey -- but is Josh Brolin really hurting to do a sequel at this point?)
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Will Glee’s Ryan Murphy Reboot Rocky Horror Movie?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: 20th Century Fox, Music, Musicals, Remakes, Rumors, Upcoming Releases,
In case you’ve been on a self-imposed Internet and TV ban for the past few weeks, Glee is going to do a Rocky Horror-themed episode … and everyone’s talking about it. There’s been so much buzz, in fact, that Fox is considering using Glee co-creator and writer Ryan Murphy to launch a new Rocky Horror Picture Show feature-length film.
Murphy has written and directed big-budget Glee episodes like “The Power of Madonna” and “Britney/Brittany.” He also directed Julia Roberts in the recent film Eat Pray Love. Ryan Murphy definitely has the cred to do music and movies -- so why not a movie musical?
So far, reports say that Murphy and Fox 2000 are in talks about doing the project. We hope the discussions go well!
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Cinema Scene: Sing-Along Beauty and the Beast; Live-Action Mulan
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Action, Animation, Family, Musicals, Remakes, Romance, Comedy, Upcoming Releases,
-A sing-along version of Beauty and the Beast will be coming to theaters at the end of the month. The animated film will be available in limited release on September 29 and October 2.
-Speaking of old Disney films, Zhang Ziyi will star in a live-action version of Mulan. The English-language project will be directed by Speed‘s Jan de Bont and produced by an independent studio.
-Blockbuster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The video chain – which has nearly approximately $1 billion in debt – will be preparing to close another 800 stores.
-Ed Zwick’s Love and Other Drugs, starring Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal, has been chosen to open AFI Fest 2010 in November. Black Swan will close the festival.
Sing-A-Long to Grease at Your Local Theater
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Musicals, Comedy, Trailers, Upcoming Releases, Videos,
It’s time to turn in your teasin’ comb and go back to high school.
If watching Olivia Newton-John on Glee got you thinking about the kids of Rydell High, you’re in luck. Paramount is giving you the opportunity to don your Pink Ladies and T-Birds jackets once again.
On July 8, one of the movie industry’s biggest musicals will strike “Greased Lightening” once again. That’s when select cities across the country will show a sing-a-long version of the movie Grease. The film’s re-release follows the previous special editions of Mamma Mia! and Hairspray.
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Carey Mulligan: The Next Audrey Hepburn?
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Columbia Pictures, Adaptation, Musicals, Remakes, Romance, Casting, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors, Upcoming Releases,
Carey Mulligan is reportedly in negotiations to play Eliza Doolittle in the remake of My Fair Lady.
The 24-year-old actress - who has been nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her role in An Education - is believed to be in talks with the producers of the upcoming musical movie after fellow British starlet Keira Knightley ruled herself out of the role last month.
“The actress has not been formally offered the part yet - and won’t be until Columbia Pictures agrees the film’s budget,” Daily Mail columnist Baz Bamigboye said. “Carey and the My Fair Lady filmmakers will keep talking until a deal can be struck.”
The role of Eliza was first made famous by screen legend Audrey Hepburn in the original film, in which London flower girl Eliza becomes a lady after meeting and falling in love with Professor Henry Higgins.
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Meryl Streep Unaware of Mamma Mia Sequel
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Universal, Family, Music, Musicals, Romance, Sequels, Comedy, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors,
Meryl Streep is clueless about the Mamma Mia! 2 rumors.
The Oscar-winning actress - who appeared in the film version of the ABBA-inspired musical Mamma Mia!’ in which she played the lead role of Donna Sheridan - insists she hasn’t been approached by film bosses about appearing in the rumored sequel, but isn’t concerned because she’s enjoying a break from acting.
“I heard that they were talking about it, but I am not sure it’s real, it’s not anything I’m on the inside track of. No one has told me anything yet. I try to live right now anyway. And right now I feel the need to stop for a moment and breathe because I’ve worked very hard in the last two and a half years, seven films - it’s a more than I’ve ever done.”
Meryl recently spoke about how she was just happy to be alive, well and working: “I’m very f***ing grateful. I have so many friends who are sick or gone, and I’m here. It’s incredible - I’m 60, and I’m playing the romantic lead in romantic comedies! I’ve been given great, weird, interesting parts well past my sell-by date. I remember saying to my husband when I was 38, ‘Well, it’s over.’ And then we kicked the can down the road a little further.”
Remake News: Fantastic Voyage, Harvey and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks, New Line, Universal, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Classics, Musicals, Remakes, Science Fiction, Rumors, Technology, Upcoming Releases,
Fantastic Voyage: James Cameron will serve as producer, not director, in the remake of Fantastic Voyage, a 1960s science fiction film. The story, about a group of colleagues who miniaturize themselves and their submarine to save a dying scientist from the inside, will incorporate technology used on Avatar. Shane Salerno (Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem) will handle the script.
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Zac Efron Thinks Action Role Could be Kiss of Death
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Action, Musicals, Casting, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip,
Have no fear, Shia—Zac Efron thinks it would be “weird” if he starred in an action movie (despite already having the body for it).
The High School Musical star, who became a teenage heartthrob after appearing in the Disney movie franchise, would love to try his hand at as a screen hero but fears his career could be over if the role wasn’t perfect.
“I would love to try an action film at some point, but not too soon. I think that can be a kiss of death. There’s got to be a real role that I can bring something unique and specific to, a way for me to do it believably. Until then, I think it would just come across as weird.”
The 22-year-old star also revealed he is in awe of actor Leonardo DiCaprio, despite disliking him when he was growing up: “I think Leonardo DiCaprio’s done a great job. I was dead set against the guy when I was growing up, kind of force-fed his image from Titanic. Since then, through very hard work and incredible performances, he’s done a complete 180. Now he’s one of my favorite actors. He’s at the top of his game.”
Mamma Mia Sequel? Here We Go Again
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Universal, Family, Music, Musicals, Sequels, Comedy, Casting, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors, Upcoming Releases,
Mamma Mia! star Amanda Seyfried recently confirmed that a sequel to the successful flick is in the works. So what’s the bad news? It, too, will feature ABBA music. Well, we can’t have it all.
“I will do it,” Seyfried reported. “And I know Meryl’s [Streep] game as well, so bring it on.”
Get ready for the sing-along.
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Hugh Jackman Going to the Circus
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: 20th Century Fox, Musicals, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases,
The man best known as Wolverine will soon bring P.T. Barnum back to life in a brand new movie musical. That’s right - Hugh Jackman is going to sing, dance and make viewers want to run away to the circus.
Showman will revolve around the life of P.T. Barnum, whose known for his hand in creating Barnum and Bailey Circus. Barnum is behind such innovations as the three-ring circus set up that’s still used today. Writers of the script are hoping to get Anne Hathaway to play the female lead in the movie. Contemporary songs will help bring this period piece into the modern era.
P.T. Barnum died in 1891. He was born in Connecticut and during his long career in entertainment wrote several books. He was a celebrated promoter and showman through most of his life.
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