In the frequently picked-over corpse of author Charles Perrault’s classic story “Cinderella,” centered on a servant girl who rises from obscurity after falling in love with a prince, lie such themes as perseverance, hope and the value of being a dreamer. These are the cornerstone principles of the Disney corporation, founded by a fellow dreamer who, similar to the plucky protagonist in the fairy tale, made a wish and saw it come true. Though the studio has plundered these riches before with the likes of the popular 1997 TV movie musical and 2015’s lavish live-action feature, Disney+ original “Sneakerella” amounts to a modernized, more tween-oriented telling. Director Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum’s re-sole of the story, which sees a talented teen fantasizing about designing sneakers for sports royalty, delivers a poignant take on the 1950s animated film it partially cannibalizes.
This fantastical tale, narrated sparingly by fairy godfather Gustavo (Juan Chioran...
This fantastical tale, narrated sparingly by fairy godfather Gustavo (Juan Chioran...
- 5/9/2022
- by Courtney Howard
- Variety Film + TV
Chosen Jacobs (“It”) and Lexi Underwood (“Little Fires Everywhere”) are starring alongside four-time NBA champion John Salley in the Disney Plus original film “Sneakerella,” which is now in production.
The pop/hip-hop musical aims to leave a sneaker culture imprint on the “Cinderella” fairy tale. Set in the avant-garde street-sneaker subculture of New York City, the film introduces an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens who works as a stock boy in a shoe store. Forced to hide his artistic talent from his overburdened stepfather and two mean-spirited stepbrothers, his luck changes when he meets the fiercely independent daughter of a legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon. Salley plays the tycoon.
Jane Startz (“Ella Enchanted”) and Rachel Watanabe-Batton (“I Pity the Fool”) serve as executive producers, with co-executive producer Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum (“Ramona and Beezus”), who will also direct the film.
“‘Sneakerella’ brings a vibrant, modern approach to a beloved story...
The pop/hip-hop musical aims to leave a sneaker culture imprint on the “Cinderella” fairy tale. Set in the avant-garde street-sneaker subculture of New York City, the film introduces an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens who works as a stock boy in a shoe store. Forced to hide his artistic talent from his overburdened stepfather and two mean-spirited stepbrothers, his luck changes when he meets the fiercely independent daughter of a legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon. Salley plays the tycoon.
Jane Startz (“Ella Enchanted”) and Rachel Watanabe-Batton (“I Pity the Fool”) serve as executive producers, with co-executive producer Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum (“Ramona and Beezus”), who will also direct the film.
“‘Sneakerella’ brings a vibrant, modern approach to a beloved story...
- 10/22/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Chosen Jacobs (It) and Lexi Underwood (Little Fires Everywhere) are set to star alongside four-time NBA champ John Salley in the upcoming Disney+ original movie Sneakerella. Production is underway for premiere next year.
Described as a pop/hip-hop musical that leaves a sneaker culture imprint on the Cinderella fairy tale, Sneakerella is set in the avant-garde street-sneaker subculture of New York City. It introduces El (Jacobs), an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens who works as a stock boy in the shoe store that once belonged to his late mother. El hides his artistic talent from his overburdened stepfather and two mean-spirited stepbrothers who constantly stomp on any opportunity that comes his way. When El meets Kira King (Underwood), the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King (Salley), sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his...
Described as a pop/hip-hop musical that leaves a sneaker culture imprint on the Cinderella fairy tale, Sneakerella is set in the avant-garde street-sneaker subculture of New York City. It introduces El (Jacobs), an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens who works as a stock boy in the shoe store that once belonged to his late mother. El hides his artistic talent from his overburdened stepfather and two mean-spirited stepbrothers who constantly stomp on any opportunity that comes his way. When El meets Kira King (Underwood), the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King (Salley), sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his...
- 10/21/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Bet’s premieres of The Real Husbands Of Hollywood and Second Generation Wayans were cable’s top two originals Tuesday. But that’s not the only top spots Bet garnered from the debuts: With 4.15 million viewers for its 10 Pm debut and a 2.1 rating, Real Husbands emerged as the top sitcom cable premiere this season in total viewers and the adults 18-49 demo. Real Husbands’ 11 Pm encore pushed its total viewership for the night to 6.5 million. The series, based on the Real Husbands sketches on the Bet Awards, is created by and stars Kevin Hart. America’s Got Talent host Nick Cannon, husband of American Idol judge Mariah Carey, is also among those on the show. Following Real Husbands at 10:30 Pm was Second Generation Wayans, which drew 3.4 million viewers and a 1.7 rating. Mixed with its 11:30 Pm repeat, the series attracted 4.7 million viewers overall Tuesday. Wayans stars Damien Dante Wayans,...
- 1/16/2013
- by DOMINIC PATTEN
- Deadline TV
Bet debuted 2 new series last night - the semi-scripted faux series following the lives of Hollywood husbands, Real Husbands of Hollywood, and the new scripted comedy Second Generation Wayans. The first features Kevin Hart recently divorced, Nick Cannon, husband of Mariah Carey, Boris Kodjoe, husband of Nicole Ari Parker, Duane Martin, husband of Tisha Campbell-Martin, J. B. Smoove, husband of the songstress Shahidah Omar and Robin Thicke, husband of Paula Patton. The second stars Damien Dante Wayans, Craig Wayans, George O. Gore II and Tatyana Ali. Did you watch? I wasn't home at the time, so I missed them both. However, I plan to catch up likely...
- 1/16/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Bet has set Jan. 15 as the premiere date for new comedies "Real Husbands of Hollywood," starring Nick Cannon, Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin, J.B. Smoove and Robin Thicke, and "Second Generation Wayans," starring Damien Dante Wayans, Craig Wayans, George O. Gore II and Tatyana Ali.
"Real Husbands" is a "semi-scripted" comedy executive produced by Kevin Hart that promises a "surreal" look at Hollywood celebrity from the point of view of men whose wives also have Hollywood careers. Cannon is married to Mariah Carey, Kodjoe to Nicole Ari Parker, Martin to Tisha Campbell-Martin, Smoove to Shahidah Omar and Thicke to Paula Patton.
The celeb-packed show originated as a series of sketches on the popular Bet Awards and also promises guest appearances from Shaquille O'Neal, Cedric the Entertainer, Jay Leno and Nelly.
"Wayans" focuses on cousins Damien and Craig as they strive to emerge from the shadows of famous uncles Keenen, Damon, Shawn and Marlon.
"Real Husbands" is a "semi-scripted" comedy executive produced by Kevin Hart that promises a "surreal" look at Hollywood celebrity from the point of view of men whose wives also have Hollywood careers. Cannon is married to Mariah Carey, Kodjoe to Nicole Ari Parker, Martin to Tisha Campbell-Martin, Smoove to Shahidah Omar and Thicke to Paula Patton.
The celeb-packed show originated as a series of sketches on the popular Bet Awards and also promises guest appearances from Shaquille O'Neal, Cedric the Entertainer, Jay Leno and Nelly.
"Wayans" focuses on cousins Damien and Craig as they strive to emerge from the shadows of famous uncles Keenen, Damon, Shawn and Marlon.
- 11/29/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Real Husbands Of Hollywood, based on the Real Husbands sketches on the Bet Awards, is set to premiere on Tuesday, January 15 at 10 Pm, followed by new scripted comedy Second Generation Wayans at 10:30. Kevin Hart (recently divorced) is executive producer of the semi-scripted Real Husbands, which follows the surreal lives of the men of Hollywood and their take on things from the husband’s point of view. The Bet series features Nick Cannon, husband of Mariah Carey; Boris Kodjoe, husband of Nicole Ari Parker; Duane Martin, husband of Tisha Campbell-Martin; J.B. Smoove, husband of Shahidah Omar; and Robin Thicke, husband of Paula Patton. Jay Leno, Shaquille O’Neal, Cedric the Entertainer and Nelly are among those scheduled to make guest appearances. Joining Hart as executive producers are Stan Lathan, Ralph Farquhar, Jesse Collins, Tim Gibbons, Chris Spencer, Dave Becky, along with Bet Networks President of Music Programming and Specials Stephen Hill.
- 11/28/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air alumna Tatyana Ali is set as a regular on Bet’s upcoming comedy series Second Generation Wayans, based on the lives of the members of the next generation of the Wayans family. It stars Craig Wayans, Damien Dante Wayans, and George O. Gore II. Ali will play Maya, Damien’s quick-witted personal assistant who struggles to keep the guys in line. She most recently starred in the Martin Lawrence-produced sitcom Love That Girl for TV One and recurred on The Young And The Restless and will next be seen starring in the indie Home Again. Australian musician-actor-comedian Tim Minchin has landed a major recurring role on the next season of Showtime’s dark comedy series Californication. He will play Atticus Fetch — Bowie, Bono and Lennon all rolled up into one charming yet mad-as-a-hatter rock star. He has been drafted to write the music for the Broadway musical,...
- 4/20/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Bet has added four new shows to its lineup, ranging from the quirky Wayans family to uncovering the mysteries behind homicides, Deadline was the first to reveal.
Deadline also exclusively reported that the network has picked up "The Game" for a sixth season and "Let's Stay Together" for a third. For more on the renewals, click over to Deadline.
As for the new shows, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Bet has added "Second Generation Wayans" to its lineup. The comedy is based on the nephews of Shawn and Marlon Wayans, who appeared on "In Living Color" and starred on The WB's "The Wayans Brothers" from 1995-1999. "Second Generation Wayans" follows actors Craig Wayans, Damien Dante Wayans, and George O. Gore II as they attempt to carve out their own paths in Hollywood.
"The Mathis Project" is a docu-series that will center on neighborhoods with unsolved homicides. Judge Greg Mathis will...
Deadline also exclusively reported that the network has picked up "The Game" for a sixth season and "Let's Stay Together" for a third. For more on the renewals, click over to Deadline.
As for the new shows, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Bet has added "Second Generation Wayans" to its lineup. The comedy is based on the nephews of Shawn and Marlon Wayans, who appeared on "In Living Color" and starred on The WB's "The Wayans Brothers" from 1995-1999. "Second Generation Wayans" follows actors Craig Wayans, Damien Dante Wayans, and George O. Gore II as they attempt to carve out their own paths in Hollywood.
"The Mathis Project" is a docu-series that will center on neighborhoods with unsolved homicides. Judge Greg Mathis will...
- 4/12/2012
- by Leigh Weingus
- Huffington Post
Bet has added four new shows to its lineup, ranging from the quirky Wayans family to uncovering the mysteries behind homicides, Deadline was the first to reveal.
Deadline also exclusively reported that the network has picked up "The Game" for a sixth season and "Let's Stay Together" for a third. For more on the renewals, click over to Deadline.
As for the new shows, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Bet has added "Second Generation Wayans" to its lineup. The comedy is based on the nephews of Shawn and Marlon Wayans, who appeared on "In Living Color" and starred on The WB's "The Wayans Brothers" from 1995-1999. "Second Generation Wayans" follows actors Craig Wayans, Damien Dante Wayans, and George O. Gore II as they attempt to carve out their own paths in Hollywood.
"The Mathis Project" is a docu-series that will center on neighborhoods with unsolved homicides. Judge Greg Mathis will...
Deadline also exclusively reported that the network has picked up "The Game" for a sixth season and "Let's Stay Together" for a third. For more on the renewals, click over to Deadline.
As for the new shows, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Bet has added "Second Generation Wayans" to its lineup. The comedy is based on the nephews of Shawn and Marlon Wayans, who appeared on "In Living Color" and starred on The WB's "The Wayans Brothers" from 1995-1999. "Second Generation Wayans" follows actors Craig Wayans, Damien Dante Wayans, and George O. Gore II as they attempt to carve out their own paths in Hollywood.
"The Mathis Project" is a docu-series that will center on neighborhoods with unsolved homicides. Judge Greg Mathis will...
- 4/12/2012
- by Leigh Weingus
- Aol TV.
Bet has picked up two new scripted series and a new reality series and will branch into late night with a talk show hosted by former CNN anchor T.J. Holmes. The scripted series are Second Generation Wayans – based on the lives of the famous comedy family and starring Craig Wayans, Damien Dante Wayans and George O. Gore II – and House Husbands, actually a semi-scripted comedy a la Curb Your Enthusiasm starring Kevin Hart that's based on a sketch from the 2011 Bet Awards. The reality series, The Mathis Project, will be fronted by Judge Greg Mathis and examine
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- 4/12/2012
- by Marisa Guthrie
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
I’m a sucker for a comfy sitcom – the kind of comfort food familiarity that used to be WB’s bread and butter. I grew up on WB’s afternoon cartoon block, which was inevitably followed by Family Matters and the sitcom ilk. My Wife & Kids is content to meet similar expectations as a non-threatening, barely edgy comedy clocking in at twenty and change per episode. This is not meant as a criticism, but rather a genuine assessment of what to expect coming in. If you’re looking for an easy sitcom to settle into, My Wife & Kids succeeds with a couple of well-earned belly laughs and a cast that is easy to watch and watch some more.
Damon Wayans continues to lead the cast as househusband Michael Kyle, a smart-mouthed father and husband who never lets an opportunity to school his kids pass him by. George O. Gore II...
Damon Wayans continues to lead the cast as househusband Michael Kyle, a smart-mouthed father and husband who never lets an opportunity to school his kids pass him by. George O. Gore II...
- 5/13/2010
- by Mark Zhuravsky
- JustPressPlay.net
I’m a sucker for a comfy sitcom – the kind of comfort food familiarity that used to be WB’s bread and butter. I grew up on WB’s afternoon cartoon block, which was inevitably followed by Family Matters and the sitcom ilk. My Wife & Kids is content to meet similar expectations as a non-threatening, barely edgy comedy clocking in at twenty and change per episode. This is not meant as a criticism, but rather a genuine assessment of what to expect coming in. If you’re looking for an easy sitcom to settle into, My Wife & Kids succeeds with a couple of well-earned belly laughs and a cast that is easy to watch and watch some more.
Damon Wayans continues to lead the cast as househusband Michael Kyle, a smart-mouthed father and husband who never lets an opportunity to school his kids pass him by. George O. Gore II...
Damon Wayans continues to lead the cast as househusband Michael Kyle, a smart-mouthed father and husband who never lets an opportunity to school his kids pass him by. George O. Gore II...
- 5/13/2010
- by Mark Zhuravsky
- JustPressPlay.net
Holy smokes, there's another one!?
The prolific Wayans clan has begun to turn out a second generation of multihyphenate comic performers. UTA has just signed Damien Dante Wayans -- nephew of filmmaker Keenen Ivory ("White Chicks") -- for representation in all areas, and Craig and Damon Jr. are set to co-star in Damien's directing debut, "Dance Flick," a Paramount comedy to be released May 22.
Damien is a co-writer (along with Craig, Keenen, Shawn and Marlon) and executive producer of the movie as well. Older-generation siblings Shawn, Marlon, Kim and Keenen all appear in the film.
Damien and Craig, along with producing partner George O. Gore II, also have formed a film and TV production company called, naturally, Second Generation Entertainment. The trio plans to create, develop and produce multiplatform content for the young-adult market.
Damien's acting career has included roles on TV's "House," "Malibu's Most Wanted" and "Little Man." He also been a supervising producer,...
The prolific Wayans clan has begun to turn out a second generation of multihyphenate comic performers. UTA has just signed Damien Dante Wayans -- nephew of filmmaker Keenen Ivory ("White Chicks") -- for representation in all areas, and Craig and Damon Jr. are set to co-star in Damien's directing debut, "Dance Flick," a Paramount comedy to be released May 22.
Damien is a co-writer (along with Craig, Keenen, Shawn and Marlon) and executive producer of the movie as well. Older-generation siblings Shawn, Marlon, Kim and Keenen all appear in the film.
Damien and Craig, along with producing partner George O. Gore II, also have formed a film and TV production company called, naturally, Second Generation Entertainment. The trio plans to create, develop and produce multiplatform content for the young-adult market.
Damien's acting career has included roles on TV's "House," "Malibu's Most Wanted" and "Little Man." He also been a supervising producer,...
- 3/10/2009
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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