Música is a “non-musical musical” coming-of-age romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Rudy Mancuso. Based on his personal experiences, the Prime Video film follows the story of a young college student Rudy, who is about to graduate but still doesn’t if he should get a stable job or go after his dream of becoming a puppeteer. He finds himself stuck in a love triangle between his long-time girlfriend who doesn’t understand him and his dreams and a girl he recently met who seems to support his dreams, while also dealing with his overbearing mother who wants him to get himself a Brazilian girlfriend. Música stars Mancuso in the lead role with Camila Mendes, Francesca Reale, J.B. Smoove, and Maria Mancuso starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the charming story and music of Música, here are some similar films you should check out next.
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- 4/5/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Exclusive: With interest in the great 20th Century American writer Thornton Wilder about to get one of its periodic surges – a major Broadway revival of Our Town is coming this year, and Hello, Dolly!, the musical based on Wilder’s 1954 play The Matchmaker, will open on London’s West End this summer in a revival starring The Crown‘s Imelda Staunton – the estate guarding the author’s works has named its first non-family Literary Executor in 28 years to oversee all of its intellectual properties.
Jeremy McCarter, the former New York Magazine drama critic and co-author with Lin-Manuel Miranda of the bestselling behind-the-scenes non-fiction book Hamilton: The Revolution, has been named Literary Executor of the Wilder Family LLC. He assumes the role this month from Thornton Wilder’s nephew Tappan Wilder, who has held the post since 1995.
Tappan Wilder announced McCarter’s appointment to Deadline today. McCarter will serve as a...
Jeremy McCarter, the former New York Magazine drama critic and co-author with Lin-Manuel Miranda of the bestselling behind-the-scenes non-fiction book Hamilton: The Revolution, has been named Literary Executor of the Wilder Family LLC. He assumes the role this month from Thornton Wilder’s nephew Tappan Wilder, who has held the post since 1995.
Tappan Wilder announced McCarter’s appointment to Deadline today. McCarter will serve as a...
- 1/8/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Carole Rothman, co-founder of the renowned New York theater company Second Stage responsible for such acclaimed productions as Dear Evan Hansen, Next To Normal, This Is Our Youth and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is leaving the company she started in 1979.
“For 45 years, I have had the great honor of working with countless incredible artists and playwrights, many at the beginning of their careers, who are now among the brightest stars in the industry,” said Rothman in a statement. “The shows we have brought to life have been award-winners, conversation-starters, and groundbreakers. I’m forever grateful to all the people who have helped make Second Stage the creative springboard it is today. I’m so proud of what we have accomplished together.”
Rothman’s announcement did not state a specific reason for her departure or her immediate plans.
Since its founding by Rothman and Robyn Goodman (who left...
“For 45 years, I have had the great honor of working with countless incredible artists and playwrights, many at the beginning of their careers, who are now among the brightest stars in the industry,” said Rothman in a statement. “The shows we have brought to life have been award-winners, conversation-starters, and groundbreakers. I’m forever grateful to all the people who have helped make Second Stage the creative springboard it is today. I’m so proud of what we have accomplished together.”
Rothman’s announcement did not state a specific reason for her departure or her immediate plans.
Since its founding by Rothman and Robyn Goodman (who left...
- 9/20/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Features the voices of: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ynairaly Simo, Zoe Saldana, Juan de Marcos González, Brian Tyree Henry | Written by Kirk DeMicco, Quiara Alegria Hudes | Directed by Kirk DeMicco
Vivo follows a one-of-kind kinkajou, who spends his days playing music to the crowds in a lively square with his beloved owner Andrés (Buena Vista Social Club’s Juan de Marcos). Though they may not speak the same language, Vivo and Andrés are the perfect duo through their common love of music.
But when tragedy strikes shortly after Andrés receives a letter from the famous Marta Sandoval (three-time Grammy-winning Latin pop legend Gloria Estefan), inviting her old partner to her farewell concert with the hope of reconnecting, it’s up to Vivo to deliver a message that Andrés never could: A love letter to Marta, written long ago, in the form of a song. Yet in order to get to Marta, who lives a world apart,...
Vivo follows a one-of-kind kinkajou, who spends his days playing music to the crowds in a lively square with his beloved owner Andrés (Buena Vista Social Club’s Juan de Marcos). Though they may not speak the same language, Vivo and Andrés are the perfect duo through their common love of music.
But when tragedy strikes shortly after Andrés receives a letter from the famous Marta Sandoval (three-time Grammy-winning Latin pop legend Gloria Estefan), inviting her old partner to her farewell concert with the hope of reconnecting, it’s up to Vivo to deliver a message that Andrés never could: A love letter to Marta, written long ago, in the form of a song. Yet in order to get to Marta, who lives a world apart,...
- 8/19/2022
- by Caillou Pettis
- Nerdly
Paradigm Talent Agency has hired industry veteran Ian Kleinert as a book publishing agent, Variety has learned exclusively. In his new role, Kleinert will be based out of Paradigm’s New York office.
“Joining Paradigm during this unique and exciting time at the company opens up a world of exciting new avenues across all media for the wonderful clients joining me at the agency, and provides me the chance to foster dynamic publishing opportunities for the stellar talents of Paradigm’s roster,” said Kleinert.
Kleinert was most recently the CEO and founding partner of Projector Media, which focused on literary management and investor-backed digital platforms for groups like Salt Events, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Propagate Content, and sports legends Joe Namath and Cal Ripken Jr.
“Ian’s extensive experience, unparalleled knowledge of the publishing industry and wide-ranging client relationships make him an incredible addition to our team,” said Paradigm managing partner Andrew Ruf.
“Joining Paradigm during this unique and exciting time at the company opens up a world of exciting new avenues across all media for the wonderful clients joining me at the agency, and provides me the chance to foster dynamic publishing opportunities for the stellar talents of Paradigm’s roster,” said Kleinert.
Kleinert was most recently the CEO and founding partner of Projector Media, which focused on literary management and investor-backed digital platforms for groups like Salt Events, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Propagate Content, and sports legends Joe Namath and Cal Ripken Jr.
“Ian’s extensive experience, unparalleled knowledge of the publishing industry and wide-ranging client relationships make him an incredible addition to our team,” said Paradigm managing partner Andrew Ruf.
- 6/7/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The Latino Entertainment Journalists Association announced its annual nominations where Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” leads the way with 13 nominations, including best picture, director, supporting actor, supporting actress, and adapted screenplay.
Lin-Manuel Miranda received the most individual nominations of any person with seven: best picture for “In the Heights,” best director for “Tick, Tick … Boom!,” voice or motion capture performance for “Vivo” and a trio of song mentions from the animated film “Encanto” including “Dos Oruguitas,” “Surface Pressure” and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” The Leja membership also selected Miranda as the recipient of the Latino Activism Award. Past winners of that award include America Ferrera, Eva Longoria, Rosie Perez.
John Leguizamo is being honored with the 2022 Rita Moreno Lifetime Achievement Award for this year’s special honorees. For decades, the Special Tony and Emmy-winning actor, producer, and comedian have been a tireless force in the Latino community.
Lin-Manuel Miranda received the most individual nominations of any person with seven: best picture for “In the Heights,” best director for “Tick, Tick … Boom!,” voice or motion capture performance for “Vivo” and a trio of song mentions from the animated film “Encanto” including “Dos Oruguitas,” “Surface Pressure” and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” The Leja membership also selected Miranda as the recipient of the Latino Activism Award. Past winners of that award include America Ferrera, Eva Longoria, Rosie Perez.
John Leguizamo is being honored with the 2022 Rita Moreno Lifetime Achievement Award for this year’s special honorees. For decades, the Special Tony and Emmy-winning actor, producer, and comedian have been a tireless force in the Latino community.
- 2/22/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The fight for women to be recognized for their directorial achievements stretches back for decades, but, too often, the screenwriters aren’t given that same spotlight. However, this year presents a unique situation where female filmmakers have also penned the top awards contenders for adapted screenplay. These leading contenders include Jane Campion (“The Power of the Dog”), Maggie Gyllenhaal (“The Lost Daughter”), Rebecca Hall (“Passing”) and Siân Heder (“Coda”).
If three of the writer-directors are nominated for best adapted screenplay, it’ll be the most female-written films recognized since 1991, which included “Europa Europa” (Agnieszka Holland), “Fried Green Tomatoes” (Fannie Flagg and Carol Sobieski) and “The Prince of Tides”. If all four manage to receive noms, it would be the most in Academy history, as well as the most that have been directed by women.
Three of the women were recognized by the USC Scripter Awards, whose previous nominees have a solid translation to Academy attention.
If three of the writer-directors are nominated for best adapted screenplay, it’ll be the most female-written films recognized since 1991, which included “Europa Europa” (Agnieszka Holland), “Fried Green Tomatoes” (Fannie Flagg and Carol Sobieski) and “The Prince of Tides”. If all four manage to receive noms, it would be the most in Academy history, as well as the most that have been directed by women.
Three of the women were recognized by the USC Scripter Awards, whose previous nominees have a solid translation to Academy attention.
- 1/23/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The Hollywood Reporter‘s complete Animation Roundtable is presented in a new episode of THR‘s Behind the Screen podcast. Recorded remotely on Nov. 5, the discussion features Elaine Bogan, director, Spirit Untamed; Enrico Casarosa, writer-director, Luca; Carlos López Estrada, director, Raya and the Last Dragon; Quiara Alegría Hudes, writer, Vivo; Phil Lord, producer, The Mitchells vs. The Machines; Jonas Poher Rasmussen, writer-director, Flee; and Clark Spencer, producer, Encanto.
The conversation included discussion of diversity and inclusion, of which Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Spencer summed up, “There’s been incredible progress and there’s still an immense amount of work to do.”
“As a business, we’re ...
The conversation included discussion of diversity and inclusion, of which Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Spencer summed up, “There’s been incredible progress and there’s still an immense amount of work to do.”
“As a business, we’re ...
- 12/6/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The Hollywood Reporter‘s complete Animation Roundtable is presented in a new episode of THR‘s Behind the Screen podcast. Recorded remotely on Nov. 5, the discussion features Elaine Bogan, director, Spirit Untamed; Enrico Casarosa, writer-director, Luca; Carlos López Estrada, director, Raya and the Last Dragon; Quiara Alegría Hudes, writer, Vivo; Phil Lord, producer, The Mitchells vs. The Machines; Jonas Poher Rasmussen, writer-director, Flee; and Clark Spencer, producer, Encanto.
The conversation included discussion of diversity and inclusion, of which Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Spencer summed up, “There’s been incredible progress and there’s still an immense amount of work to do.”
“As a business, we’re ...
The conversation included discussion of diversity and inclusion, of which Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Spencer summed up, “There’s been incredible progress and there’s still an immense amount of work to do.”
“As a business, we’re ...
- 12/6/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“It never once felt like work to me. It just felt like I was showing up to summer camp with friends,” Gregory Diaz IV reveals about the joy of working on “In The Heights.” “They just so happened to be recording while we were singing or spontaneously breaking into dance,” he jokes. “Everywhere I looked, there was pretty much a latinx person, whether it was the cast or the crew or the caterers or the dancers. It was really an amazing opportunity to have in such a great point in my career and I think it really was a turning point,” he says.
We talked with Diaz as part of Gold Derby’s special film breakthrough performers “Meet the Experts” Q&a event with key Oscar contenders. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
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“In the Heights” is the critically acclaimed adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical.
We talked with Diaz as part of Gold Derby’s special film breakthrough performers “Meet the Experts” Q&a event with key Oscar contenders. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See Gold Derby interviews with 2022 Oscar contenders
“In the Heights” is the critically acclaimed adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical.
- 12/3/2021
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
From the start, Lin-Manuel Miranda envisioned his animated pet project, “Vivo”, as a love letter to the musical heritage of Cuba. In fact, he told director Kirk DeMicco (“The Croods”) when they started in 2016 that “Vivo” was a kindred spirit to “In the Heights.”
That’s why Miranda recruited “In the Heights” writer Quiara Alegría Hudes and composer Alex Lacamoire to join him on “Vivo.” But whereas “In the Heights” dealt with the nostalgic longing to return to the old country of Puerto Rico, “Vivo” was about journeying to Miami to spread the musical love and joy of Cuba on a very personal mission.
In addition to conceiving the idea for “Vivo” and writing eight original songs, Miranda voices the titular character: a singer-musician kinkajou (a rainforest “honey bear”), who plays music in a lively Havana square with his owner and duet partner Andrés (Juan de Marcos of the Buena Vista Social Club). That is,...
That’s why Miranda recruited “In the Heights” writer Quiara Alegría Hudes and composer Alex Lacamoire to join him on “Vivo.” But whereas “In the Heights” dealt with the nostalgic longing to return to the old country of Puerto Rico, “Vivo” was about journeying to Miami to spread the musical love and joy of Cuba on a very personal mission.
In addition to conceiving the idea for “Vivo” and writing eight original songs, Miranda voices the titular character: a singer-musician kinkajou (a rainforest “honey bear”), who plays music in a lively Havana square with his owner and duet partner Andrés (Juan de Marcos of the Buena Vista Social Club). That is,...
- 8/6/2021
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Vivo Trailer — Kirk DeMicco‘s Vivo (2021) movie trailer has been released by Sony Pictures Animation. The Vivo trailer stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Zoe Saldana, Gloria Estefan, Juan de Marcos Gonzales, Ynairaly Simo, Michael Rooker, Brian Tyree Henry, Nicole Byer, Leslie David Baker, Katie Lowes, Olivia Trujillo, and Lidya Jewett. Crew Kirk DeMicco and Quiara Alegría Hudes [...]
Continue reading: Vivo (2021) Movie Trailer: Honey Bear Lin-Manuel Miranda travels from Havana to Miami to Deliver a Love Song...
Continue reading: Vivo (2021) Movie Trailer: Honey Bear Lin-Manuel Miranda travels from Havana to Miami to Deliver a Love Song...
- 8/2/2021
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
“What difference can one song make?” asks “Vivo,” a super-saturated, instant-classic musical cartoon from Kirk DeMicco, director of “The Croods,” featuring a whole bunch of catchy new songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda — a man who’s spent his career proving just how impactful clever music can be. In fact, it was Miranda who made Disney’s “Moana” so memorable a few years back (marking his maiden voyage into animation). Here, he builds on that experience while also playing the lead character, Vivo, a Cuban kinkajou with the capacity to dance, rap and move all the merch you can imagine.
A kinka-what, you ask? These big-eyed, long-tailed relatives of the raccoon family are so readymade for cartoon cutesification, it’s amazing the tropical tree-dwelling species has eluded the animation spotlight until now. Give the critter a green bandana and a tiny chapeau, and he’s practically irresistible — especially when it’s Miranda doing the voice,...
A kinka-what, you ask? These big-eyed, long-tailed relatives of the raccoon family are so readymade for cartoon cutesification, it’s amazing the tropical tree-dwelling species has eluded the animation spotlight until now. Give the critter a green bandana and a tiny chapeau, and he’s practically irresistible — especially when it’s Miranda doing the voice,...
- 7/29/2021
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins, Olga Merediz, Jimmy Smits, Gregory Diaz IV, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco, Noah Catala, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mateo Gomez, Marc Anthony | Written by Quiara Alegría Hudes, Lin-Manuel Miranda | Directed by Jon M. Chu
A magnificent musical, unlike anything that has been seen for a very long time. In The Heights conjures up everything that is purely American and purely Hollywood, and it’s an absolute joy to to be a member of its audience… 16 years since Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical first hit the stage it’s finally here on the big screen, fully formed and bursting with life. Now passed into the hands of director Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) who helps bring the stage production to life with a perfect blend of cinema and stage.!
It’s a rare ability to be able to capture the wonder of the...
A magnificent musical, unlike anything that has been seen for a very long time. In The Heights conjures up everything that is purely American and purely Hollywood, and it’s an absolute joy to to be a member of its audience… 16 years since Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical first hit the stage it’s finally here on the big screen, fully formed and bursting with life. Now passed into the hands of director Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) who helps bring the stage production to life with a perfect blend of cinema and stage.!
It’s a rare ability to be able to capture the wonder of the...
- 6/30/2021
- by Alex Ginnelly
- Nerdly
Just over a week ago, The Fate of the Furious revved into cinemas, posting the highest opening weekend since the pandemic began. Many exhibitors were therefore excited about the future promise of school holidays and two other upcoming major releases, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard and In The Heights.
But what a difference a week can make. New outbreaks of the virus are impacting cinemas across the country and disrupting the market.
The situation is rapidly evolving, but cinemas in Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour, are now shuttered amid a city-wide lockdown that will last until at least July 9.
That date will already see Sydney cinemas shut during the highly anticipated release of Disney/Marvel’s Black Widow, directed by Aussie Cate Shortland, on July 8.
Elsewhere in Nsw, mask-wearing indoors, including cinemas, has been re-introduced, as has the one person per four square metres rule.
But what a difference a week can make. New outbreaks of the virus are impacting cinemas across the country and disrupting the market.
The situation is rapidly evolving, but cinemas in Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour, are now shuttered amid a city-wide lockdown that will last until at least July 9.
That date will already see Sydney cinemas shut during the highly anticipated release of Disney/Marvel’s Black Widow, directed by Aussie Cate Shortland, on July 8.
Elsewhere in Nsw, mask-wearing indoors, including cinemas, has been re-introduced, as has the one person per four square metres rule.
- 6/28/2021
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
New releases also include ‘In The Earth’, ‘The Reason I Jump’.
Warner Bros’ long-awaited musical In The Heights arrived in cinemas across the UK and Ireland this weekend, as one of several wide-release titles looking to benefit from the National Lottery Cinema Weekend campaign.
Set up by the BFI Film Audience Network, the campaign has made 200,000 free cinemas tickets available to National Lottery players, at over 500 UK venues.
With wetter weather forecast for much of the UK, distributors are hoping to see audiences seek shelter in the cinema. However this will be offset by interest in the ongoing football Euros...
Warner Bros’ long-awaited musical In The Heights arrived in cinemas across the UK and Ireland this weekend, as one of several wide-release titles looking to benefit from the National Lottery Cinema Weekend campaign.
Set up by the BFI Film Audience Network, the campaign has made 200,000 free cinemas tickets available to National Lottery players, at over 500 UK venues.
With wetter weather forecast for much of the UK, distributors are hoping to see audiences seek shelter in the cinema. However this will be offset by interest in the ongoing football Euros...
- 6/18/2021
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Lin-Manuel Miranda is addressing the backlash In the Heights has received. Just last week, the movie adaptation of the 2008 Broadway musical—which was a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes and featured original lyrics by the 41-year-old star—faced criticism for its lack of Afro-Latinx representation. After people expressed their disappointment on Twitter, which became a hot topic on the platform this past weekend, Lin-Manuel issued an apology. "I started writing In the Heights because I didn't feel seen," the Hamilton creator began his statement on Monday, June 14. "And over the past 20 years all I wanted was for us—All of us—to feel seen." But...
- 6/15/2021
- E! Online
Not everyone is raving over the new In the Heights movie. The film, which originally debuted as a Broadway musical in 2008 with lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes, has raised eyebrows for its lack of Afro-Latinx representation. When confronted with this criticism during an interview with The Root's Felice León on Wednesday, June 9, director Jon M. Chu said it was something "I needed to be educated about." "In the end, when we were looking at the cast, we tried to get people who were best for those roles," he continued, adding, "But I hear you on trying to fill those cast members with darker skin. I...
- 6/14/2021
- E! Online
“In the Heights,” the acclaimed adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway show, didn’t hit all the right notes in its box office debut.
The Warner Bros. musical generated a wane $11.4 million from 3,456 U.S. theaters in its first four days of release, below earlier expectations suggesting the feel-good film would reach $20 million. “In the Heights” also opened on HBO Max, the streaming service owned by the studio’s parent company WarnerMedia, though the company didn’t report its digital viewership.
In a surprise defeat, Paramount’s “A Quiet Place Part II” returned to the No. 1 spot in its third outing with $11.65 million from 3,800 screens. To date, the sequel has amassed $108.9 million, making it the first blockbuster since the onset of Covid-19 to cross the $100 million mark in the U.S. At the international box office, “A Quiet Place” had collected $75 million, bringing its global bounty to a strong $183 million.
The Warner Bros. musical generated a wane $11.4 million from 3,456 U.S. theaters in its first four days of release, below earlier expectations suggesting the feel-good film would reach $20 million. “In the Heights” also opened on HBO Max, the streaming service owned by the studio’s parent company WarnerMedia, though the company didn’t report its digital viewership.
In a surprise defeat, Paramount’s “A Quiet Place Part II” returned to the No. 1 spot in its third outing with $11.65 million from 3,800 screens. To date, the sequel has amassed $108.9 million, making it the first blockbuster since the onset of Covid-19 to cross the $100 million mark in the U.S. At the international box office, “A Quiet Place” had collected $75 million, bringing its global bounty to a strong $183 million.
- 6/13/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
¡Wepa! The movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 2008 Tony-winning musical, In the Heights, is now streaming on HBO Max and HBO Max subscribers can watch it free online. Starring Hamilton actor Anthony Ramos as Usnavi (Miranda’s original role on Broadway) in a slice-of-life look at New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood, In the Heights premiered on HBO Max on June 10.
Directed by Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu, with a screenplay by the musical’s original playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, as well as music and lyrics by Miranda,...
Directed by Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu, with a screenplay by the musical’s original playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, as well as music and lyrics by Miranda,...
- 6/12/2021
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
Warner Bros. movie musical “In the Heights” is poised to top the domestic box office this weekend, though its 3-day estimate now sits lower than previous predictions.
Earlier in the week, “In the Heights” — directed by Jon M. Chu and based on the musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda — was expected to generate more than $20 million in its debut weekend. But now, with the film bringing in only $4.9 million on Friday from 3,456 theaters, its 3-day estimate has fallen to just under $13 million.
Featuring a predominantly Latino cast, “In the Heights” follows a bodega owner named Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who discovers that his shop has sold a winning lottery ticket. As the neighborhood of Washington Heights reaches sweltering hot temperatures amid a blackout, friendships, relationships and dreams are put to the test. The ensemble cast also includes Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins and Olga Merediz. Quiara Alegría Hudes, who wrote the book for the original 2008 musical,...
Earlier in the week, “In the Heights” — directed by Jon M. Chu and based on the musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda — was expected to generate more than $20 million in its debut weekend. But now, with the film bringing in only $4.9 million on Friday from 3,456 theaters, its 3-day estimate has fallen to just under $13 million.
Featuring a predominantly Latino cast, “In the Heights” follows a bodega owner named Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who discovers that his shop has sold a winning lottery ticket. As the neighborhood of Washington Heights reaches sweltering hot temperatures amid a blackout, friendships, relationships and dreams are put to the test. The ensemble cast also includes Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins and Olga Merediz. Quiara Alegría Hudes, who wrote the book for the original 2008 musical,...
- 6/12/2021
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
When Jon M. Chu stepped outside to film “In the Heights” on the streets of Washington Heights, New York, he found another certain movie filming on the same streets: Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” happened to film at the same time, in the summer of 2019, and at the same place as “In the Heights.”
“We were right there in each other’s back some days,” Chu told TheWrap. “There was one day where their catering truck was literally in our shot and we had to go over there and be like, ‘Can you move your catering truck that way, guys, please?'”
However, Chu loved the “camaraderie” between the two projects. “There was like a fun rivalry,” he explained. “All the dancers know each other. There was fighting over who was getting who, but at the end of the day, everyone’s working — how beautiful is it that everyone’s working?...
“We were right there in each other’s back some days,” Chu told TheWrap. “There was one day where their catering truck was literally in our shot and we had to go over there and be like, ‘Can you move your catering truck that way, guys, please?'”
However, Chu loved the “camaraderie” between the two projects. “There was like a fun rivalry,” he explained. “All the dancers know each other. There was fighting over who was getting who, but at the end of the day, everyone’s working — how beautiful is it that everyone’s working?...
- 6/11/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Paciencia y fe. Patience and faith. It’s what Abuela Claudia — in so many ways the emotional center of In the Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s sun-splashed ode to the immigrant dream — preaches again and again, wearing it on her face, in her bones, even when she’s not saying it aloud. It’s a creed, a word of caution, a bit of humbling advice, and, as practiced by Abuela Claudia herself, a way of making one’s way in the world — especially if that world is America, and the one...
- 6/11/2021
- by K. Austin Collins
- Rollingstone.com
If you were amazed by the gigantic pool scene in “In the Heights,” just wait until you learn how much work went into filming it.
Director Jon M. Chu broke down the logistics — from needing heaps and heaps of towels for the cast to ensuring no one drowned — with TheWrap’s film editor Beatrice Verhoeven ahead of the musical’s release.
“For the song ‘96,000,’ you have 600 extras who you need to make sure don’t drown or get electrocuted around lights,” Chu explained. “Their ages are from five to 80. You have to have enough towels to keep people dry so they don’t get hypothermia and they need to not only get dry once, they had to get dry over and over again. And you have barbecues, so there’s fires happening. You have your whole cast there — it’s stormy, by the way. So there’s lightning, so yes,...
Director Jon M. Chu broke down the logistics — from needing heaps and heaps of towels for the cast to ensuring no one drowned — with TheWrap’s film editor Beatrice Verhoeven ahead of the musical’s release.
“For the song ‘96,000,’ you have 600 extras who you need to make sure don’t drown or get electrocuted around lights,” Chu explained. “Their ages are from five to 80. You have to have enough towels to keep people dry so they don’t get hypothermia and they need to not only get dry once, they had to get dry over and over again. And you have barbecues, so there’s fires happening. You have your whole cast there — it’s stormy, by the way. So there’s lightning, so yes,...
- 6/11/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
It’s been a long road to the June 10 release of “In the Heights” in theaters and on HBO Max, and not just because the Broadway musical it’s based on opened back in 2008. It was originally scheduled for release in June 2020, but was delayed for a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But it doesn’t seem that the delay has dampened enthusiasm for it, at least not among critics.
As of this writing the film has a MetaCritic score of 83 based on 38 reviews counted as of this writing: 37 of them are positive, one is somewhat mixed, and none are negative. Those sentiments are echoed on Rotten Tomatoes, where the film is rated 97% fresh based on 129 reviews thus far, only four of which are classified as negative. The Rt critics’ consensus says, “Lights up for ‘In the Heights,’ a joyous celebration of heritage and community fueled by dazzling direction and singalong songs.
As of this writing the film has a MetaCritic score of 83 based on 38 reviews counted as of this writing: 37 of them are positive, one is somewhat mixed, and none are negative. Those sentiments are echoed on Rotten Tomatoes, where the film is rated 97% fresh based on 129 reviews thus far, only four of which are classified as negative. The Rt critics’ consensus says, “Lights up for ‘In the Heights,’ a joyous celebration of heritage and community fueled by dazzling direction and singalong songs.
- 6/11/2021
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
“In the Heights,” the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pre-“Hamilton” musical, finally hit theaters and HBO Max on Thursday. Although Broadway blockbusters are practically guaranteed to get the Hollywood treatment these days, this particular movie musical, helmed by Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”), was two whole decades in the making.
The Tony-winning musical centers on a bodega owner in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City with one foot in his childhood in the Dominican Republic and another in his dreams for the future.
Below, see the show’s journey from Miranda’s college dorm room to Broadway to the big screen.
Joan Marcus/AP “In the Heights”: The Musical
In 1999, Miranda was a sophomore at Wesleyan University and writing the first draft of the project that would eventually become his first full-length musical. Inspired by his memories of growing up in Washington Heights, Miranda...
The Tony-winning musical centers on a bodega owner in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City with one foot in his childhood in the Dominican Republic and another in his dreams for the future.
Below, see the show’s journey from Miranda’s college dorm room to Broadway to the big screen.
Joan Marcus/AP “In the Heights”: The Musical
In 1999, Miranda was a sophomore at Wesleyan University and writing the first draft of the project that would eventually become his first full-length musical. Inspired by his memories of growing up in Washington Heights, Miranda...
- 6/10/2021
- by Alex Noble
- The Wrap
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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” made its debut on Thursday. The musical drama is currently playing in movie theaters, but HBO Max subscribers have the option of enjoying the movie from the comfort of home.
Based off Miranda’s hit stage musical, “In the Heights” takes place in the vibrant New York City neighborhood of Washington Heights, where a tight-knit community of New Yorkers are busy following their dreams and working toward better lives. Anthony Ramos (“A Star is Born”) leads the cast as Usnavi, a bodega owner who saves every penny from his paycheck, while dreaming and singing of a better predicament. The all-star cast also features Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins (“Straight Outta Compton”), Leslie Grace,...
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” made its debut on Thursday. The musical drama is currently playing in movie theaters, but HBO Max subscribers have the option of enjoying the movie from the comfort of home.
Based off Miranda’s hit stage musical, “In the Heights” takes place in the vibrant New York City neighborhood of Washington Heights, where a tight-knit community of New Yorkers are busy following their dreams and working toward better lives. Anthony Ramos (“A Star is Born”) leads the cast as Usnavi, a bodega owner who saves every penny from his paycheck, while dreaming and singing of a better predicament. The all-star cast also features Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins (“Straight Outta Compton”), Leslie Grace,...
- 6/10/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
On Broadway, In the Heights won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, in 2008. With music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and book by Quiara Alegría Hudes, the story unfolds in Manhattan’s Washington Heights during a heatwave that results in a blackout. Shot largely on location in 2019, the screen version of In the Heights stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera and Olga Merediz. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the adaptation features several large-scale production numbers with up to 600 extras. Each song brought a different set of problems for cinematographer Alice Brooks to solve. Brooks worked […]
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- 6/10/2021
- by Daniel Eagan
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
On Broadway, In the Heights won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, in 2008. With music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and book by Quiara Alegría Hudes, the story unfolds in Manhattan’s Washington Heights during a heatwave that results in a blackout. Shot largely on location in 2019, the screen version of In the Heights stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera and Olga Merediz. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the adaptation features several large-scale production numbers with up to 600 extras. Each song brought a different set of problems for cinematographer Alice Brooks to solve. Brooks worked […]
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- 6/10/2021
- by Daniel Eagan
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Netflix has released the first trailer for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s feature film directorial debut, “Tick, Tick…Boom!,” starring Andrew Garfield.
Staying true to the film’s title, its first trailer shares scenes from “Tick, Tick…Boom!” over an incessant ticking noise that grows faster with each second. The clip also teases Garfield’s singing chops, as the film marks his movie musical debut.
The movie, based on the autobiographical musical by “Rent” playwright Jonathan Larson, follows an aspiring composer in New York City who toils over whether he traveled down the wrong career path.
Garfield stars as Larson alongside Vanessa Hudgens, who plays Karessa Johnson. Rounding out the cast are Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, Judith Light, Bradley Whitford, Noah Robbins and Joanna P. Adler. “Tick, Tick…Boom!” is set to debut on Netflix this fall.
Larson first debuted “Tick, Tick…Boom!” in 1990 as a solo work, but after his 1996 death,...
Staying true to the film’s title, its first trailer shares scenes from “Tick, Tick…Boom!” over an incessant ticking noise that grows faster with each second. The clip also teases Garfield’s singing chops, as the film marks his movie musical debut.
The movie, based on the autobiographical musical by “Rent” playwright Jonathan Larson, follows an aspiring composer in New York City who toils over whether he traveled down the wrong career path.
Garfield stars as Larson alongside Vanessa Hudgens, who plays Karessa Johnson. Rounding out the cast are Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, Judith Light, Bradley Whitford, Noah Robbins and Joanna P. Adler. “Tick, Tick…Boom!” is set to debut on Netflix this fall.
Larson first debuted “Tick, Tick…Boom!” in 1990 as a solo work, but after his 1996 death,...
- 6/10/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
In The Heights is just the film to shake us out of our lockdown funk, and at the end of this month Jon M. Chu and Lin-Manuel Miranda bring the hit stage show to the big screen. Today we present interviews with the director and many of the cast for what is sure to be one of the films of the year. You can read our ecstatic review right here.
The film stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco, and only Mr. Jimmy Smits. John M. Chu directs the film from a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes; based on the musical stage play, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegría Hudes and concept by Miranda. Phoebe Winter and Kate Donaghy are the interviewers.
The film has a June 18th US release and will...
The film stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco, and only Mr. Jimmy Smits. John M. Chu directs the film from a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes; based on the musical stage play, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegría Hudes and concept by Miranda. Phoebe Winter and Kate Donaghy are the interviewers.
The film has a June 18th US release and will...
- 6/9/2021
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Long before Quiara Alegría Hudes wrote the screenplay for the new movie musical In the Heights, she wrote the book for…well, the stage musical In the Heights, sharing duties with songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda. But a lot happened between those projects. She’s kept busy. She’s written more plays, more musicals. She wrote a children’s book. She […]
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- 6/9/2021
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
“In the Heights,” the big-screen adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical, is poised to light up the U.S. box office.
Debuting this weekend in 3,400 U.S. cinemas, the Warner Bros. film is expecting to generate around $20 million. However, tracking has indicated the final tally could range between $16 million and $30 million in its first four days of release. “In the Heights” is getting a jump on the weekend by opening in theaters and on HBO Max on Thursday.
After a devastating year for movie theaters, attendance is starting to pick up and cinema owners are beginning to regain their mojo. In the last few weeks, “A Quiet Place Part II” and “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” have notched notable ticket sales — a trend that Hollywood is hoping will continue throughout the summer with “F9,” “Black Widow” and other would-be blockbusters.
One reason that ticket sales for...
Debuting this weekend in 3,400 U.S. cinemas, the Warner Bros. film is expecting to generate around $20 million. However, tracking has indicated the final tally could range between $16 million and $30 million in its first four days of release. “In the Heights” is getting a jump on the weekend by opening in theaters and on HBO Max on Thursday.
After a devastating year for movie theaters, attendance is starting to pick up and cinema owners are beginning to regain their mojo. In the last few weeks, “A Quiet Place Part II” and “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” have notched notable ticket sales — a trend that Hollywood is hoping will continue throughout the summer with “F9,” “Black Widow” and other would-be blockbusters.
One reason that ticket sales for...
- 6/9/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Lin-Manuel Miranda paid a visit to The Tonight Show to herald the return of Broadway by performing a song about all of his favorite musicals with host Jimmy Fallon.
The pair were joined by Jimmy Smits, Olga Merediz, Phylicia Rashad, Kristin Chenoweth, Christopher Jackson, and Laura Benanti as they referenced a slew of musicals, and performed a parody of Hamilton’s “You’ll Be Back.” The duo paid tribute to everything from Aladdin to Wicked to The Book of Mormon.
Miranda also sat down with Fallon for a lengthy interview...
The pair were joined by Jimmy Smits, Olga Merediz, Phylicia Rashad, Kristin Chenoweth, Christopher Jackson, and Laura Benanti as they referenced a slew of musicals, and performed a parody of Hamilton’s “You’ll Be Back.” The duo paid tribute to everything from Aladdin to Wicked to The Book of Mormon.
Miranda also sat down with Fallon for a lengthy interview...
- 6/9/2021
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
While the U.S. box office has taken big strides in getting back to normal over the last two weeks, theaters are hoping that Warner Bros.’ “In The Heights” and Sony’s “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway” will kick the recovery process up to a new level.
Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical is heading to theaters with widespread acclaim behind it. Critics have given a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes with many declaring it the first contender in the 2022 Oscar race.
Analysts and rival distribution execs have also pointed to “In The Heights” as having the perfect formula for a post-covid summer title. It’s vibrant depiction of Latino immigrant culture, combined with actors and filmmakers of color in the credits, is expected to bring in a diverse array of moviegoers while its upbeat vibe and bright musical numbers promise a respite from the misery of the pandemic.
Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical is heading to theaters with widespread acclaim behind it. Critics have given a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes with many declaring it the first contender in the 2022 Oscar race.
Analysts and rival distribution execs have also pointed to “In The Heights” as having the perfect formula for a post-covid summer title. It’s vibrant depiction of Latino immigrant culture, combined with actors and filmmakers of color in the credits, is expected to bring in a diverse array of moviegoers while its upbeat vibe and bright musical numbers promise a respite from the misery of the pandemic.
- 6/8/2021
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Jon M. Chu’s long-awaited feature adaptation of the Lin-Manuel Miranda/Quiara Alegría Hudes Tony-winning musical In the Heights finally hits theaters and HBO Max this Friday, and in a recent Fandango poll of 1,300-plus moviegoers, 96% of ’em say it’s the first movie they plan to see since the pandemic shuttered theaters 15 months ago.
The pic, which is making its world premiere Wednesday as the opening-night selection at the Tribeca Film Festival, already is 97% certified fresh and is the top pre-selling ticket on Fandango for this weekend. Industry estimates rank Heights No. 1, ahead of Sony’s Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, with a $10M-to-midteen millions opening weekend.
Chu’s 2018 Crazy Rich Asians was a huge celebration for Asian Americans on the big screen and beat its 5-day $30M opening projection with $35.2M. It went on to score two Golden Globe nominations — Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical and Best...
The pic, which is making its world premiere Wednesday as the opening-night selection at the Tribeca Film Festival, already is 97% certified fresh and is the top pre-selling ticket on Fandango for this weekend. Industry estimates rank Heights No. 1, ahead of Sony’s Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, with a $10M-to-midteen millions opening weekend.
Chu’s 2018 Crazy Rich Asians was a huge celebration for Asian Americans on the big screen and beat its 5-day $30M opening projection with $35.2M. It went on to score two Golden Globe nominations — Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical and Best...
- 6/8/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
For the creators of the Tony-winning Broadway musical “In the Heights,” the new, big-budget movie version wasn’t just a chance to go big with splashy song-and-dance numbers. It was also, according to playwright and screenwriter Quiara Alegría Hudes, a chance to pull in close and get intimate in ways they couldn’t on a Broadway stage.
Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below:
“In the screenplay, [I wrote], ‘There is steam rising from abuela’s ropa vieja.’ I scripted the steam, okay?” Hudes said on the new episode of “Stagecraft,” Variety‘s theater podcast. “When [the film’s director] Jon M. Chu and I started talking about production, he’s like, ‘You know, Quiara, I can tell from your screenplay that you feel some type of way about food. So do you want to have a lot of control in this regard?’ Yes, please!”
Hudes discussed the importance of food to her own upbringing,...
Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below:
“In the screenplay, [I wrote], ‘There is steam rising from abuela’s ropa vieja.’ I scripted the steam, okay?” Hudes said on the new episode of “Stagecraft,” Variety‘s theater podcast. “When [the film’s director] Jon M. Chu and I started talking about production, he’s like, ‘You know, Quiara, I can tell from your screenplay that you feel some type of way about food. So do you want to have a lot of control in this regard?’ Yes, please!”
Hudes discussed the importance of food to her own upbringing,...
- 6/8/2021
- by Gordon Cox
- Variety Film + TV
“It’s going to be Washington Heights that is going to show the world how to get up again,” declared director Jon M. Chu as he addressed the audience ahead of the special preview screening of Warner Bros.’ “In the Heights.” “Because it showed me how to get up again.”
Chu’s sentiments reflected the overall atmosphere of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (Laliff), held Friday night at the Tcl Chinese Theater in Hollywood. At times, the screening felt like being transported back to a pre-covid-19 past, or more hopefully, toward a post-pandemic near future. All attendees were required to present either a vaccination card dated more than two weeks prior to the event or negative test results from within 24 hours upon entry, but once inside, the crowded venue was bustling with activity.
Though audience members outside of their immediate parties were spaced one seat away from each other,...
Chu’s sentiments reflected the overall atmosphere of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (Laliff), held Friday night at the Tcl Chinese Theater in Hollywood. At times, the screening felt like being transported back to a pre-covid-19 past, or more hopefully, toward a post-pandemic near future. All attendees were required to present either a vaccination card dated more than two weeks prior to the event or negative test results from within 24 hours upon entry, but once inside, the crowded venue was bustling with activity.
Though audience members outside of their immediate parties were spaced one seat away from each other,...
- 6/5/2021
- by Ashley Hume
- Variety Film + TV
Critics are singing the praises of Jon M. Chu’s colorful, joyous and jubilant “In the Heights,” with at least one critic saying that the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s stage production is “the best Hollywood musical in years,” with another arguing it’s even better than the play.
Many of the early reviews of “In the Heights” — which hits theaters and HBO Max on June 11 — are unanimous in their praise of the film’s celebration of community and Latinx representation on screen.
“With ‘In the Heights,’ Chu delivers the Latino equivalent of his previous box office smash ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and knocks it out of the park. It’s a layered story but a feel-good one that will invite many rewatches,” TheWrap’s Monica Castillo writes in her review. “‘In the Heights’ can represent many things for many different viewers. It can be a story about ambitious, hard-working people chasing their dreams.
Many of the early reviews of “In the Heights” — which hits theaters and HBO Max on June 11 — are unanimous in their praise of the film’s celebration of community and Latinx representation on screen.
“With ‘In the Heights,’ Chu delivers the Latino equivalent of his previous box office smash ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and knocks it out of the park. It’s a layered story but a feel-good one that will invite many rewatches,” TheWrap’s Monica Castillo writes in her review. “‘In the Heights’ can represent many things for many different viewers. It can be a story about ambitious, hard-working people chasing their dreams.
- 5/21/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
, “In the Heights” is the kind of electrifying theatrical experience that people have been waxing nostalgic about ever since the pandemic began — the kind that it almost seemed like we might never get to enjoy again. In that sense, Jon M. Chu’s super-glossy Broadway adaptation hits with equal parts rapture and relief. Seeing this massive, guileless, heartfelt piece of Hollywood entertainment on the big screen is like coming home after a long year in exile only to find that it’s still there, and maybe even better than you remembered.
This is the story of a New York City block that’s on the brink of disappearing, and it naturally carries an extra charge now that its medium is as delicate as its message. Then again, the threat of commercialized self-erasure has been cooked into Miranda’s anti-gentrification lament since he wrote the first drafts of it as an undergrad at Wesleyan.
This is the story of a New York City block that’s on the brink of disappearing, and it naturally carries an extra charge now that its medium is as delicate as its message. Then again, the threat of commercialized self-erasure has been cooked into Miranda’s anti-gentrification lament since he wrote the first drafts of it as an undergrad at Wesleyan.
- 5/21/2021
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Before “Hamilton,” there was “In the Heights,” the revolutionary Tony-winning hip-hop musical that put Lin-Manuel Miranda — and the northern tip of Manhattan — on Broadway’s map. Though just 20 minutes from the Great White Way by train, the predominantly Dominican neighborhood might as well have been the North Pole for most New Yorkers until their eyes were opened by Miranda’s electrifying show, which follows a cluster of first-generation immigrants from Puerto Rico, Cuba and the D.R. over several scorching summer days in the way-uptown barrio.
Now, thanks to this eye-popping big-screen adaptation from “Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu, the rest of the country can join in the festivities, a come-one-come-all block party in honor of the Latino immigrant experience. “In the Heights” was always an upbeat and joyful show, as well as an inspiration in the representation department: It featured Latinos playing Latinos, singing in intricate, rapid-fire...
Now, thanks to this eye-popping big-screen adaptation from “Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu, the rest of the country can join in the festivities, a come-one-come-all block party in honor of the Latino immigrant experience. “In the Heights” was always an upbeat and joyful show, as well as an inspiration in the representation department: It featured Latinos playing Latinos, singing in intricate, rapid-fire...
- 5/21/2021
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
In Broadway history, there have been only a handful of musicals that center on U.S. Latinos, and only a fraction of those shows were written by people from the communities they were portraying on stage. That’s part of the reason why Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” made waves when it opened on Broadway back in 2008 (after a successful Off Broadway run). More than a decade later, and after a slight pandemic delay, Jon M. Chu’s cinematic adaptation of Miranda’s first musical promises to make an even bigger splash with its celebration of family, love, and the idea of home.
The main voice of “In the Heights” belongs to Usnavi, who is on a beach telling a group of kids about his memories of New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood. He introduces Abuela Claudia (Olga Merediz), who’s not really his abuela but assumed a...
The main voice of “In the Heights” belongs to Usnavi, who is on a beach telling a group of kids about his memories of New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood. He introduces Abuela Claudia (Olga Merediz), who’s not really his abuela but assumed a...
- 5/21/2021
- by Monica Castillo
- The Wrap
Romance permeates Jon M. Chu’s big screen adaptation of In the Heights, like the aroma of charcoal on a summer day. Perhaps this should be obvious since the central conflict of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical remains its two star-crossed couples working things out at the northern, tip-top peak of Manhattan. Yet that’s not where the movie’s true passion lies; like the source material before it, the In the Heights film’s real ardor is for the neighborhood of Washington Heights itself. How else could a picture so endear you to what is otherwise a cup of bodega coffee?
As a jubilant and kaleidoscopic love letter to the handful of city blocks which run adjacent to the George Washington Bridge, In the Heights bursts with a life and creativity that is often blinding, and always intoxicating. It lives in a postcard Neverland version of the usually overlooked and...
As a jubilant and kaleidoscopic love letter to the handful of city blocks which run adjacent to the George Washington Bridge, In the Heights bursts with a life and creativity that is often blinding, and always intoxicating. It lives in a postcard Neverland version of the usually overlooked and...
- 5/21/2021
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
American Cinematheque announced on Wednesday that the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica will reopen on June 10, also teasing a new partnership with the Los Feliz 3.
Marking the special occasion of the Aero’s reopening is a special advance screening of In the Heights, Jon M. Chu’s anticipated adaptation of the stage musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes, which opens in theaters nationwide the following day. On June 14, the Aero will have Edgar Wright’s debut documentary, The Sparks Brothers, on your favorite band’s favorite band, fronted by Ron and Russell Mael. Then, throughout the rest of the month, the American Cinematheque will continue to celebrate the return of the theatrical experience with special 70mm screenings of classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Vertigo and Lawrence of Arabia, as well as contemporary large-format films, including Tenet and The Master.
Recently, the American Cinematheque also partnered with the Los Feliz 3 Theatre,...
Marking the special occasion of the Aero’s reopening is a special advance screening of In the Heights, Jon M. Chu’s anticipated adaptation of the stage musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes, which opens in theaters nationwide the following day. On June 14, the Aero will have Edgar Wright’s debut documentary, The Sparks Brothers, on your favorite band’s favorite band, fronted by Ron and Russell Mael. Then, throughout the rest of the month, the American Cinematheque will continue to celebrate the return of the theatrical experience with special 70mm screenings of classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Vertigo and Lawrence of Arabia, as well as contemporary large-format films, including Tenet and The Master.
Recently, the American Cinematheque also partnered with the Los Feliz 3 Theatre,...
- 5/19/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival said Friday that it will host a special preview screening of Warner Bros’ In the Heights on June 4 at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. It will come ahead of the world premiere of the Jon M Chu-directed adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical five days later to open the Tribeca Film Festival.
It’s a coup for the L.A.-based fest, which is run by the Edward James Olmos-founded Latino Film Institute. The preview is taking take one week before In the Heights premieres June 11 in theaters and on HBO Max.
The news comes as Laliff and Tribeca said they are partnering as a celebration of their 20th anniversaries this year.
“We cannot wait to share this incredible film with our audience as part of this year’s festival,” Olmos said in the release announcing the news. “In the Heights...
It’s a coup for the L.A.-based fest, which is run by the Edward James Olmos-founded Latino Film Institute. The preview is taking take one week before In the Heights premieres June 11 in theaters and on HBO Max.
The news comes as Laliff and Tribeca said they are partnering as a celebration of their 20th anniversaries this year.
“We cannot wait to share this incredible film with our audience as part of this year’s festival,” Olmos said in the release announcing the news. “In the Heights...
- 4/30/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Move over Alexander Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda has a new starring role.
Netflix has released the first trailer for “Vivo,” a colorful, animated musical with original songs written by Miranda.
The musical adventure follows a kinkajou (a rainforest “honey bear”) named Vivo, voiced by Miranda. Vivo spends his days playing music to the crowds in a lively Havana square with his beloved owner Andrés. Though they may not speak the same language, Vivo and Andrés are the perfect duo through their common love of music. But, tragedy strikes when Andrés receives a letter from his old partner, famous musician Marta Sandoval (Gloria Estefan), inviting him to attend her farewell concert in Miami. It soon becomes up to Vivo to deliver a message to Marta for Andrés in the form of song. To get to the distant land of Miami, Vivo enlists the help of Gabi (newcomer Ynairaly Simo) — an energetic teen...
Netflix has released the first trailer for “Vivo,” a colorful, animated musical with original songs written by Miranda.
The musical adventure follows a kinkajou (a rainforest “honey bear”) named Vivo, voiced by Miranda. Vivo spends his days playing music to the crowds in a lively Havana square with his beloved owner Andrés. Though they may not speak the same language, Vivo and Andrés are the perfect duo through their common love of music. But, tragedy strikes when Andrés receives a letter from his old partner, famous musician Marta Sandoval (Gloria Estefan), inviting him to attend her farewell concert in Miami. It soon becomes up to Vivo to deliver a message to Marta for Andrés in the form of song. To get to the distant land of Miami, Vivo enlists the help of Gabi (newcomer Ynairaly Simo) — an energetic teen...
- 4/27/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
“Vivo,” an animated movie that boasts new music from “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, is coming to Netflix.
The family friendly film was initially scheduled to release in theaters on June 4. But Sony Pictures, the studio that originally backed “Vivo,” has instead offloaded the project to Netflix. It’s unclear when it will debut on the streaming service.
Sony Pictures will retain all rights in China, along with home entertainment and linear television rights everywhere else, following periods of exclusivity on Netflix.
Netflix recently signed a lucrative deal with Sony, which gives the streamer exclusive U.S. rights to the studio’s theatrical releases in the first pay TV window. In addition, Netflix has a first-look deal with Sony’s offerings. However, the pact doesn’t commence until 2022 so it doesn’t include the sale of “Vivo.”
“Vivo” was directed by “The Croods” filmmaker Kirk DeMicco and co-directed by Brandon Jeffords.
The family friendly film was initially scheduled to release in theaters on June 4. But Sony Pictures, the studio that originally backed “Vivo,” has instead offloaded the project to Netflix. It’s unclear when it will debut on the streaming service.
Sony Pictures will retain all rights in China, along with home entertainment and linear television rights everywhere else, following periods of exclusivity on Netflix.
Netflix recently signed a lucrative deal with Sony, which gives the streamer exclusive U.S. rights to the studio’s theatrical releases in the first pay TV window. In addition, Netflix has a first-look deal with Sony’s offerings. However, the pact doesn’t commence until 2022 so it doesn’t include the sale of “Vivo.”
“Vivo” was directed by “The Croods” filmmaker Kirk DeMicco and co-directed by Brandon Jeffords.
- 4/26/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix has licensed all global rights, sans China, to Sony Pictures Animation’s Vivo. The movie, directed by Oscar nominee Kirk DeMicco (The Croods) and co-directed by Brandon Jeffords (Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2) with new songs written and performed by Tony-winning Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, was recently scheduled for a theatrical release on June 4. The new drop date on Netflix is still to be determined.
I understand this is a similar deal to Netflix’s pickup of Sony’s Kevin Hart movie Fatherhood whereby Netflix gets the first window, which is streaming, and Sony will retain home entertainment and linear TV rights to all other territories, including China theatrical, after the pic’s exclusive run on the streamer.
Note the recent licensing of Sony’s Vivo by Netflix is outside the streamer’s new multi-year $1 billion deal with the Culver City studio. That deal commences in 2022, as previously reported,...
I understand this is a similar deal to Netflix’s pickup of Sony’s Kevin Hart movie Fatherhood whereby Netflix gets the first window, which is streaming, and Sony will retain home entertainment and linear TV rights to all other territories, including China theatrical, after the pic’s exclusive run on the streamer.
Note the recent licensing of Sony’s Vivo by Netflix is outside the streamer’s new multi-year $1 billion deal with the Culver City studio. That deal commences in 2022, as previously reported,...
- 4/26/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s play opens in theaters and on HBO Max on June 11
The new trailer for Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of “In the Heights” has Anthony Ramos as Usnavi asking, “Can we make a little noise tonight?” They picked a good night on Oscar Sunday.
“In the Heights” is one of three trailers that premiered during tonight’s Oscars, along with “West Side Story” and “Summer of Soul.” Lin-Manuel Miranda introduced the clip by saying the first movie he saw in a theater was the Best Picture winner “Kramer vs. Kramer” when he was just six weeks old, joking that he was the only one in the theater not crying.
Check out the new “In the Heights” trailer via Twitter below:
The time has come for the event of the Summer. ☀️ #InTheHeightsMovie pic.twitter.com/fCoYZkDK9A
— In The Heights Movie (@intheheights) April 26, 2021 Also Read:...
The new trailer for Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of “In the Heights” has Anthony Ramos as Usnavi asking, “Can we make a little noise tonight?” They picked a good night on Oscar Sunday.
“In the Heights” is one of three trailers that premiered during tonight’s Oscars, along with “West Side Story” and “Summer of Soul.” Lin-Manuel Miranda introduced the clip by saying the first movie he saw in a theater was the Best Picture winner “Kramer vs. Kramer” when he was just six weeks old, joking that he was the only one in the theater not crying.
Check out the new “In the Heights” trailer via Twitter below:
The time has come for the event of the Summer. ☀️ #InTheHeightsMovie pic.twitter.com/fCoYZkDK9A
— In The Heights Movie (@intheheights) April 26, 2021 Also Read:...
- 4/26/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
“In the Heights,” the first track off the movie soundtrack of the same name, has offered a first listen of Jon M. Chu’s upcoming musical adaptation. The track features the film’s cast, including star Anthony Ramos.
The soundtrack to In the Heights will arrive via Atlantic Records on June 11th, the same day as the film itself. It will also feature a brand-new, original song titled “Home All Summer,” written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and performed by the film’s stars: Ramos, Leslie Grace, and Marc Anthony. The soundtrack is available for preorder now.
The soundtrack to In the Heights will arrive via Atlantic Records on June 11th, the same day as the film itself. It will also feature a brand-new, original song titled “Home All Summer,” written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and performed by the film’s stars: Ramos, Leslie Grace, and Marc Anthony. The soundtrack is available for preorder now.
- 4/23/2021
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
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