Major film and TV productions are currently on hold due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, but the New York theater scene is still as active as ever. A new Broadway season is upon us, and there are five musicals set to open this fall. Will they contend at next year’s Tony Awards? Below, we give you a preview of the plot of each musical as well as the awards history of its author, cast and creative teams, plus the opening and (where applicable) closing dates.
“Merrily We Roll Along”
The first Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1981 musical adaptation of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart‘s 1934 play spans three decades in the entertainment industry and charts the relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two friends — writer Mary and lyricist and playwright Charley. The original production directed by Hal Prince only ran for 16 performances,...
“Merrily We Roll Along”
The first Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1981 musical adaptation of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart‘s 1934 play spans three decades in the entertainment industry and charts the relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two friends — writer Mary and lyricist and playwright Charley. The original production directed by Hal Prince only ran for 16 performances,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
The glass slippers still fit Brandy. The singer’s long-awaited return as Cinderella in a new Disney television movie has been given an official first look, courtesy of footage from the set of “Descendants: Rise of Red.” Brandy is reprising the role of Cinderella 26 years after becoming the princess opposite Whitney Houston’s Fairy Godmother in the 1997 television movie “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.”
The set footage also confirmed that “Descendants: Rise of Red” will feature the return of Paolo Montalban, who played Brandy’s Prince Charming in the 1997 movie, which was groundbreaking for its multicultural casting. Charming is now king, and Cinderella is queen.
Variety confirmed last November that Brandy boarded the “Descendants” movie as Cinderella. At the time, the movie musical had the working title of “The Pocketwatch.” The film centers on the relationship between Red (Kylie Cantrall), the rebellious teenage daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Chloe...
The set footage also confirmed that “Descendants: Rise of Red” will feature the return of Paolo Montalban, who played Brandy’s Prince Charming in the 1997 movie, which was groundbreaking for its multicultural casting. Charming is now king, and Cinderella is queen.
Variety confirmed last November that Brandy boarded the “Descendants” movie as Cinderella. At the time, the movie musical had the working title of “The Pocketwatch.” The film centers on the relationship between Red (Kylie Cantrall), the rebellious teenage daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Chloe...
- 3/22/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Seven years ago, pioneering film and TV producer Debra Martin Chase was thinking about leaving Hollywood.
The first Black woman to ink an overall deal at any studio, she’d produced such genre-defining hits as “The Princess Diaries,” “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” While getting projects about women and people of color off the ground was never easy, suddenly prospects were stagnant.
“It was at a point where Hollywood just wasn’t interested,” she tells Variety, reflecting on the career crossroads from the living room of her apartment in New York, where she lives while her popular CBS series “The Equalizer” is in production. “You’d talk to people — particularly white men — and their eyes would just glaze over.”
As Martin Chase approached 30 years in the business, her passion was slipping away. She thought, “Maybe this is the universe’s way of telling me:...
The first Black woman to ink an overall deal at any studio, she’d produced such genre-defining hits as “The Princess Diaries,” “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” While getting projects about women and people of color off the ground was never easy, suddenly prospects were stagnant.
“It was at a point where Hollywood just wasn’t interested,” she tells Variety, reflecting on the career crossroads from the living room of her apartment in New York, where she lives while her popular CBS series “The Equalizer” is in production. “You’d talk to people — particularly white men — and their eyes would just glaze over.”
As Martin Chase approached 30 years in the business, her passion was slipping away. She thought, “Maybe this is the universe’s way of telling me:...
- 3/14/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
It's a tale as old as time, but it's back with a twist! "Beauty and the Beast" has been adapted in a new format to mark over three decades since the release of Disney's animated film. Titled "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration," the new ABC special coincides with the 30th anniversary of the timeless fantasy's historic Academy Award nomination for best picture, the first time an animated movie had been tapped in that category.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, who helmed "Crazy Rich Asians," the reimagination of Disney's beloved story sees H.E.R. (aka Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson) putting her spin on the lead character of Belle. In an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip shared with Popsugar, the singer, songwriter, and actor dishes on stepping into her role.
"I'm so honored to be able to play a Disney princess, because who doesn't want to play a Disney princess?" she says. "And, of course,...
Directed by Jon M. Chu, who helmed "Crazy Rich Asians," the reimagination of Disney's beloved story sees H.E.R. (aka Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson) putting her spin on the lead character of Belle. In an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip shared with Popsugar, the singer, songwriter, and actor dishes on stepping into her role.
"I'm so honored to be able to play a Disney princess, because who doesn't want to play a Disney princess?" she says. "And, of course,...
- 12/16/2022
- by Pallavi Bhadu
- Popsugar.com
Whitney Houston was right: "Impossible things are happening every day." The first Black woman to ever play Cinderella on screen and the Vocal Bible herself, Brandy will be wearing her glass slippers once again as she reprises the role for the "Descendants" prequel film, "The Pocketwatch" for Disney+, according to Variety. Brandy first played the role in the 1997 "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" made-for-tv movie. At the time of release, the film was the most expensive made-for-tv film in history, a delightfully zany adaptation of the classic tale featuring catchy songs, an unbelievable costume design from Ellen Mirojnick, and a racially diverse cast that was a revolution.
"The Pocketwatch" takes place in the ridiculously popular "The Descendants" franchise, which focuses on the children of some of Disney's most memorable characters. The story centers on Red (Kyle Cantrall), the rebellious teenage daughter of the Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora), who crosses paths...
"The Pocketwatch" takes place in the ridiculously popular "The Descendants" franchise, which focuses on the children of some of Disney's most memorable characters. The story centers on Red (Kyle Cantrall), the rebellious teenage daughter of the Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora), who crosses paths...
- 11/21/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Cinderella star Brandy and Rita Ora (Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight) have joined the cast of The Pocketwatch (working title), a music- and dance-filled original movie sequel to the megahit Descendants franchise.
Brandy will return to the role of Cinderella, which she first played in Walt Disney Television’s iconic 1997 version of Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Ora will portray the villainous Queen of Hearts.
They join previously announced cast members China Anne McClain, Kylie Cantrall and Dara Reneé.
Also joining the cast are Malia Baker (The Babysitter’s Club), Ruby Rose Turner (Disney’s Coop and Cami Ask the World), Morgan Dudley (Jagged Little Pill on Broadway) and Joshua Colley (Senior Year). Additionally, Melanie Paxson (Dealbreakers) will reprise her role as Fairy Godmother from the previous Descendants movies.
The Descendants movies unfurled an imaginative mythology of two new lands, idyllic Auradon and the ragtag Isle of the Lost,...
Brandy will return to the role of Cinderella, which she first played in Walt Disney Television’s iconic 1997 version of Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Ora will portray the villainous Queen of Hearts.
They join previously announced cast members China Anne McClain, Kylie Cantrall and Dara Reneé.
Also joining the cast are Malia Baker (The Babysitter’s Club), Ruby Rose Turner (Disney’s Coop and Cami Ask the World), Morgan Dudley (Jagged Little Pill on Broadway) and Joshua Colley (Senior Year). Additionally, Melanie Paxson (Dealbreakers) will reprise her role as Fairy Godmother from the previous Descendants movies.
The Descendants movies unfurled an imaginative mythology of two new lands, idyllic Auradon and the ragtag Isle of the Lost,...
- 11/21/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is about to remove a alrge selection of movies and TV shows from its service.
Every month, without fanfare, numerous titles are removed from the streamer.
This means that, should something be on your watchlist, it will vanish until it’s added again.
Netflix doesn’t publicise the titles it will remove – and users will only be alerted to something’s imminent removal if they happen to select the title in question.
But, with help from the team at What’s on Netflix, we’ve compiled the full list – and you can find the compilation of everything being added this month here.
What’s leaving Netflix UK in September 2022?
1 September
Aakhri Adaalat
Alive
All at Sea
Anaconda
Angels & Demons
Armored
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
The Bang Bang Club
Blow
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Carbon
Cemetary Junction
Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu
Chicago Fire season one to four
Chicago Med...
Every month, without fanfare, numerous titles are removed from the streamer.
This means that, should something be on your watchlist, it will vanish until it’s added again.
Netflix doesn’t publicise the titles it will remove – and users will only be alerted to something’s imminent removal if they happen to select the title in question.
But, with help from the team at What’s on Netflix, we’ve compiled the full list – and you can find the compilation of everything being added this month here.
What’s leaving Netflix UK in September 2022?
1 September
Aakhri Adaalat
Alive
All at Sea
Anaconda
Angels & Demons
Armored
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
The Bang Bang Club
Blow
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Carbon
Cemetary Junction
Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu
Chicago Fire season one to four
Chicago Med...
- 9/4/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Netflix is about to remove a alrge selection of movies and TV shows from its service.
Every month, without fanfare, numerous titles are removed from the streamer.
This means that, should something be on your watchlist, it will vanish until it’s added again.
Netflix doesn’t publicise the titles it will remove – and users will only be alerted to something’s imminent removal if they happen to select the title in question.
But, with help from the team at What’s on Netflix, we’ve compiled the full list – and you can find the compilation of everything being added this month here.
What’s leaving Netflix UK in September 2022?
1 September
Aakhri Adaalat
Alive
All at Sea
Anaconda
Angels & Demons
Armored
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
The Bang Bang Club
Blow
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Carbon
Cemetary Junction
Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu
Chicago Fire season one to four
Chicago Med...
Every month, without fanfare, numerous titles are removed from the streamer.
This means that, should something be on your watchlist, it will vanish until it’s added again.
Netflix doesn’t publicise the titles it will remove – and users will only be alerted to something’s imminent removal if they happen to select the title in question.
But, with help from the team at What’s on Netflix, we’ve compiled the full list – and you can find the compilation of everything being added this month here.
What’s leaving Netflix UK in September 2022?
1 September
Aakhri Adaalat
Alive
All at Sea
Anaconda
Angels & Demons
Armored
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
The Bang Bang Club
Blow
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Carbon
Cemetary Junction
Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu
Chicago Fire season one to four
Chicago Med...
- 9/4/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Over the past decade, Lily James has distinguished herself by building one of the most varied resumes as any film actor her age. After getting her start on British television, James first became known to American audiences in 2012 when she joined the cast of “Downton Abbey” as the love-struck Lady Rose MacClare, a role that earned James two Screen Actors Guild Awards as a member of the show’s ensemble cast.
The actress quickly followed up that television triumph with one on the big screen in the title role of Disney’s live-action “Cinderella,” directed by Kenneth Branagh, which clearly proved her appeal to audiences of all ages. One of the most reliable screen presences in recent years, James showed enormous range in choosing her projects, from such crowd pleasers as “Baby Driver” and “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” to more intimate films as “The Dig” and “Little Woods,...
The actress quickly followed up that television triumph with one on the big screen in the title role of Disney’s live-action “Cinderella,” directed by Kenneth Branagh, which clearly proved her appeal to audiences of all ages. One of the most reliable screen presences in recent years, James showed enormous range in choosing her projects, from such crowd pleasers as “Baby Driver” and “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” to more intimate films as “The Dig” and “Little Woods,...
- 9/2/2022
- by Tom O'Brien
- Gold Derby
Netflix is about to remove a alrge selection of movies and TV shows from its service.
Every month, without fanfare, numerous titles are removed from the streamer.
This means that, should something be on your watchlist, it will vanish until it’s added again.
Netflix doesn’t publicise the titles it will remove – and users will only be alerted to something’s imminent removal if they happen to select the title in question.
But, with help from the team at What’s on Netflix, we’ve compiled the full list – and you can find the compilation of everything being added this month here.
What’s leaving Netflix UK in September 2022?
1 September
Aakhri Adaalat
Alive
All at Sea
Anaconda
Angels & Demons
Armored
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
The Bang Bang Club
Blow
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Carbon
Cemetary Junction
Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu
Chicago Fire season one to four
Chicago Med...
Every month, without fanfare, numerous titles are removed from the streamer.
This means that, should something be on your watchlist, it will vanish until it’s added again.
Netflix doesn’t publicise the titles it will remove – and users will only be alerted to something’s imminent removal if they happen to select the title in question.
But, with help from the team at What’s on Netflix, we’ve compiled the full list – and you can find the compilation of everything being added this month here.
What’s leaving Netflix UK in September 2022?
1 September
Aakhri Adaalat
Alive
All at Sea
Anaconda
Angels & Demons
Armored
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
The Bang Bang Club
Blow
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Carbon
Cemetary Junction
Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu
Chicago Fire season one to four
Chicago Med...
- 9/1/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Netflix is about to remove a alrge selection of movies and TV shows from its service.
Every month, without fanfare, numerous titles are removed from the streamer.
This means that, should something be on your watchlist, it will vanish until it’s added again.
Netflix doesn’t publicise the titles it will remove – and users will only be alerted to something’s imminent removal if they happen to select the title in question.
But, with help from the team at What’s on Netflix, we’ve compiled the full list – and you can find the compilation of everything being added this month here.
What’s leaving Netflix UK in September 2022?
1 September
Aakhri Adaalat
Alive
All at Sea
Anaconda
Angels & Demons
Armored
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
The Bang Bang Club
Blow
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Carbon
Cemetary Junction
Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu
Chicago Fire season one to four
Chicago Med...
Every month, without fanfare, numerous titles are removed from the streamer.
This means that, should something be on your watchlist, it will vanish until it’s added again.
Netflix doesn’t publicise the titles it will remove – and users will only be alerted to something’s imminent removal if they happen to select the title in question.
But, with help from the team at What’s on Netflix, we’ve compiled the full list – and you can find the compilation of everything being added this month here.
What’s leaving Netflix UK in September 2022?
1 September
Aakhri Adaalat
Alive
All at Sea
Anaconda
Angels & Demons
Armored
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
The Bang Bang Club
Blow
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Carbon
Cemetary Junction
Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu
Chicago Fire season one to four
Chicago Med...
- 9/1/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
There's a strange thing that happens in Hollywood more often than one might imagine. Two projects get greenlit that aren't just similar, but pull from nearly the same source material. Though this often happens in early stages of projects, like when a wild story suddenly becomes a hot commodity, it's rare that both versions actually end up being born into the world at the same time.
Yet there are times when years of brainstorming, production, and post-production somehow ultimately align, leading to near-simultaneous releases that look intentionally competitive, even if they're not. This is what seems to be happening with "Pinocchio," a classic story that's somehow receiving two very distinct adaptations this fall. While one will debut in September and remake a family film we know and love, the other hits theaters in November and pull inspiration from the darker Italian novel of the same name. Let's dig into the...
Yet there are times when years of brainstorming, production, and post-production somehow ultimately align, leading to near-simultaneous releases that look intentionally competitive, even if they're not. This is what seems to be happening with "Pinocchio," a classic story that's somehow receiving two very distinct adaptations this fall. While one will debut in September and remake a family film we know and love, the other hits theaters in November and pull inspiration from the darker Italian novel of the same name. Let's dig into the...
- 9/1/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Netflix is about to remove a alrge selection of movies and TV shows from its service.
Every month, without fanfare, numerous titles are removed from the streamer.
This means that, should something be on your watchlist, it will vanish until it’s added again.
Netflix doesn’t publicise the titles it will remove – and users will only be alerted to something’s imminent removal if they happen to select the title in question.
But, with help from the team at What’s on Netflix, we’ve compiled the full list – and you can find the compilation of everything being added this month here.
What’s leaving Netflix UK in September 2022?
1 September
Aakhri Adaalat
Alive
All at Sea
Anaconda
Angels & Demons
Armored
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
The Bang Bang Club
Blow
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Carbon
Cemetary Junction
Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu
Chicago Fire season one to four
Chicago Med...
Every month, without fanfare, numerous titles are removed from the streamer.
This means that, should something be on your watchlist, it will vanish until it’s added again.
Netflix doesn’t publicise the titles it will remove – and users will only be alerted to something’s imminent removal if they happen to select the title in question.
But, with help from the team at What’s on Netflix, we’ve compiled the full list – and you can find the compilation of everything being added this month here.
What’s leaving Netflix UK in September 2022?
1 September
Aakhri Adaalat
Alive
All at Sea
Anaconda
Angels & Demons
Armored
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
The Bang Bang Club
Blow
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Carbon
Cemetary Junction
Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu
Chicago Fire season one to four
Chicago Med...
- 9/1/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Netflix is about to remove a alrge selection of movies and TV shows from its service.
Every month, without fanfare, numerous titles are removed from the streamer.
This means that, should something be on your watchlist, it will vanish until it’s added again.
Netflix doesn’t publicise the titles it will remove – and users will only be alerted to something’s imminent removal if they happen to select the title in question.
But, with help from the team at What’s on Netflix, we’ve compiled the full list – and you can find the compilation of everything being added this month here.
What’s leaving Netflix UK in September 2022?
1 September
Aakhri Adaalat
Alive
All at Sea
Anaconda
Angels & Demons
Armored
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
The Bang Bang Club
Blow
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Carbon
Cemetary Junction
Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu
Chicago Fire season one to four
Chicago Med...
Every month, without fanfare, numerous titles are removed from the streamer.
This means that, should something be on your watchlist, it will vanish until it’s added again.
Netflix doesn’t publicise the titles it will remove – and users will only be alerted to something’s imminent removal if they happen to select the title in question.
But, with help from the team at What’s on Netflix, we’ve compiled the full list – and you can find the compilation of everything being added this month here.
What’s leaving Netflix UK in September 2022?
1 September
Aakhri Adaalat
Alive
All at Sea
Anaconda
Angels & Demons
Armored
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
The Bang Bang Club
Blow
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Carbon
Cemetary Junction
Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu
Chicago Fire season one to four
Chicago Med...
- 9/1/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Netflix’s restructuring continues with the impending departure of one of the streamer’s top film executives, Tendo Nagenda.
The veteran executive, who joined Netflix from Disney in 2018, shepherded such movies as “The Harder They Fall,” “Da 5 Bloods” and the upcoming “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” for the streamer. Variety can confirm that Nagenda’s last day in his role as VP of original film will be Sept. 1.
“Tendo joined the company four years ago and helped to build out our studio film team, who delivered movies such as ‘The Harder They Fall,’ ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,’ ‘The Old Guard,’ ‘Da 5 Bloods’ and ‘Hustle,'” Scott Stuber, Netflix’s head of global films, said in a statement. “He was integral in our evolution from acquiring and licensing films to making movies ourselves. We wish him all the best for the future.”
Prior to joining Netflix, Nagenda...
The veteran executive, who joined Netflix from Disney in 2018, shepherded such movies as “The Harder They Fall,” “Da 5 Bloods” and the upcoming “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” for the streamer. Variety can confirm that Nagenda’s last day in his role as VP of original film will be Sept. 1.
“Tendo joined the company four years ago and helped to build out our studio film team, who delivered movies such as ‘The Harder They Fall,’ ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,’ ‘The Old Guard,’ ‘Da 5 Bloods’ and ‘Hustle,'” Scott Stuber, Netflix’s head of global films, said in a statement. “He was integral in our evolution from acquiring and licensing films to making movies ourselves. We wish him all the best for the future.”
Prior to joining Netflix, Nagenda...
- 8/30/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Brandy is stepping back into the world of horror for a forthcoming psychological flick from A24 titled "The Front Room." On Aug. 25, Variety reported that the R&b icon is set to star in the horror film from directors Max and Sam Eggers, aka the Eggers brothers, whose older sibling, Robert Eggers, previously teamed up with A24 for movies like "The Witch" and "The Lighthouse." Brandy previously starred in 1998's "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr.
Not much is known about "The Front Room" yet, but Variety notes that the film "follows a young, newly pregnant couple forced to take in an ailing stepmother who has long been estranged from the family." Brandy's role is unknown at this time, but she will costar alongside Kathryn Hunter, Andrew Burnap, and Neal Huff.
Related: A24 Unveils the Chilling Trailer For Its Psychological...
Not much is known about "The Front Room" yet, but Variety notes that the film "follows a young, newly pregnant couple forced to take in an ailing stepmother who has long been estranged from the family." Brandy's role is unknown at this time, but she will costar alongside Kathryn Hunter, Andrew Burnap, and Neal Huff.
Related: A24 Unveils the Chilling Trailer For Its Psychological...
- 8/26/2022
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Another day, another unscripted reality competition series dominating primetime ratings.
On Tuesday night, NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” was the highest-rated and most-watched show with a 0.7 rating in the highly-coveted and advertiser-friendly 18-49 demographic and 6.3 million total viewers. Unsurprisingly, NBC was the highest-rated and most-watched network of the night as a result.
So who was battling it out for second place?
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Here’s how primetime shook out among the major broadcasters:
As mentioned, NBC was the highest-rated network with an average 0.6 key demo score and the most-watched with 5.5 million total average viewers, according to official live plus same-day Nielsen data. “Password” carried on the strong momentum set by “AGT” with a 0.5 rating in the ad-friendly demo and a healthy 3.9 million total viewers.
CBS was tied for second in the ratings with an average 0.3 key demo score,...
On Tuesday night, NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” was the highest-rated and most-watched show with a 0.7 rating in the highly-coveted and advertiser-friendly 18-49 demographic and 6.3 million total viewers. Unsurprisingly, NBC was the highest-rated and most-watched network of the night as a result.
So who was battling it out for second place?
Also Read:
ABC’s ‘The Bachelorette’ Wins Monday’s Ratings Crown in a Snoozy Primetime Battle
Here’s how primetime shook out among the major broadcasters:
As mentioned, NBC was the highest-rated network with an average 0.6 key demo score and the most-watched with 5.5 million total average viewers, according to official live plus same-day Nielsen data. “Password” carried on the strong momentum set by “AGT” with a 0.5 rating in the ad-friendly demo and a healthy 3.9 million total viewers.
CBS was tied for second in the ratings with an average 0.3 key demo score,...
- 8/24/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
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Whoopi Goldberg revealed the various ways she helped create the memorable comedy and royal look of Queen Constantina in the 1997 TV movie Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
Appearing as part of ABC’s special edition of 20/20 in Cinderella: The Reunion, which aired Tuesday night, the actress, comedian and View co-host opened up about how she delivered one of the film’s funniest (and most regal) performances.
During a segment discussing Goldberg’s casting, she expressed that she based the character on herself, and was even behind her signature vocal characterization of answering with exasperated, shocked or faux hurt reactions.
“I wanted her to be me in a dress. A little silly, a little fun. And I gave her a distinction,” Goldberg said. “She doesn’t finish sentences, she makes sounds.”
After being described as the “soul of the production,” Goldberg also revealed that the very real,...
Whoopi Goldberg revealed the various ways she helped create the memorable comedy and royal look of Queen Constantina in the 1997 TV movie Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
Appearing as part of ABC’s special edition of 20/20 in Cinderella: The Reunion, which aired Tuesday night, the actress, comedian and View co-host opened up about how she delivered one of the film’s funniest (and most regal) performances.
During a segment discussing Goldberg’s casting, she expressed that she based the character on herself, and was even behind her signature vocal characterization of answering with exasperated, shocked or faux hurt reactions.
“I wanted her to be me in a dress. A little silly, a little fun. And I gave her a distinction,” Goldberg said. “She doesn’t finish sentences, she makes sounds.”
After being described as the “soul of the production,” Goldberg also revealed that the very real,...
- 8/24/2022
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s been 25 years since Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella premiered to more than 60 million viewers on the ABC network’s anthology series, The Wonderful World of Disney. Now, the 1997 live action remake of Cinderella, starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, is finally available for streaming, thanks to Disney+.
In a special 20/20 episode that aired to commemorate the film’s 25th anniversary, Brandy reflected on how special it was to share the screen with her idol. “My dreams when I was a young girl (were) to be a singer, have my own band and meet Whitney Houston,...
In a special 20/20 episode that aired to commemorate the film’s 25th anniversary, Brandy reflected on how special it was to share the screen with her idol. “My dreams when I was a young girl (were) to be a singer, have my own band and meet Whitney Houston,...
- 8/24/2022
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
ABC is bringing fans a lovely night this week, with a reunion of “Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” coming on Tuesday. But if you miss it live, don’t worry. It’s definitely possible to watch it again elsewhere.
Back in 1997, “Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” came as part of “The Wonderful World of Disney.” In it, pop star Brandy starred as Cinderella, with Whitney Houston as her fairy godmother, marking the first Black Cinderella and Fairy Godmother ever. For a long time, it was, well, impossible, to watch it anywhere, as it wasn’t streaming. But, in February of last year, Disney rectified that. Now, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the movie, “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” will air on ABC on Tuesday night.
The special will reunite some of the original members of its heavy-hitting cast, including Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber,...
Back in 1997, “Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” came as part of “The Wonderful World of Disney.” In it, pop star Brandy starred as Cinderella, with Whitney Houston as her fairy godmother, marking the first Black Cinderella and Fairy Godmother ever. For a long time, it was, well, impossible, to watch it anywhere, as it wasn’t streaming. But, in February of last year, Disney rectified that. Now, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the movie, “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” will air on ABC on Tuesday night.
The special will reunite some of the original members of its heavy-hitting cast, including Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber,...
- 8/23/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
ABC News Studios will air “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” on Tuesday, August 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m. Et), on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu. The 25th anniversary celebration of “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” will feature members of its all-star cast — Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander and Veanne Cox. Following the news special, The Wonderful World of Disney will air, for the first time on broadcast television in more than two decades, a presentation of the original film (9:00-11:00 p.m. Et), which is available to stream on Disney+.
The classic Disney live-action film marked a groundbreaking moment in television history, introducing America’s first Black Cinderella (Brandy) and Fairy Godmother (Emmy winner Whitney Houston). The ABC News Studios reunion special explores how the revolutionary made-for-television musical expanded society’s view of the term “princess” and includes interviews with original cast members,...
The classic Disney live-action film marked a groundbreaking moment in television history, introducing America’s first Black Cinderella (Brandy) and Fairy Godmother (Emmy winner Whitney Houston). The ABC News Studios reunion special explores how the revolutionary made-for-television musical expanded society’s view of the term “princess” and includes interviews with original cast members,...
- 8/22/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Mike Moder, the Emmy-nominated producer whose credits included Beverly Hills Cop and Crimson Tide, died August 15. He was 86.
The son of director Dick Moder, he was born on April 25, 1936, in North Hollywood. He attended Notre Dame High and graduated from Loyola University before starting his career in the film industry in 1960. Moder’s credits include working as a first Ad on Jeremiah Johnson, Little Big Man and Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke, before he produced those big studio films among many other features and TV.
He shared an Emmy noms as a producer of the 1997 telepic Cinderella, starring Whitney Houston.
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He and his wife Patti married in 1958 and went on to raise Debbi, Jane, John, Jyl and Danny. Moder was the proud grandfather of nine, and had two great grandchildren.
After Patti passed away in 2001, he married Marisa Megurian in 2003. They were living in Nipomo,...
The son of director Dick Moder, he was born on April 25, 1936, in North Hollywood. He attended Notre Dame High and graduated from Loyola University before starting his career in the film industry in 1960. Moder’s credits include working as a first Ad on Jeremiah Johnson, Little Big Man and Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke, before he produced those big studio films among many other features and TV.
He shared an Emmy noms as a producer of the 1997 telepic Cinderella, starring Whitney Houston.
Hollywood & Media Deaths 2022: A Photo Gallery
He and his wife Patti married in 1958 and went on to raise Debbi, Jane, John, Jyl and Danny. Moder was the proud grandfather of nine, and had two great grandchildren.
After Patti passed away in 2001, he married Marisa Megurian in 2003. They were living in Nipomo,...
- 8/19/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC is airing a special celebration in honor of the 1997 Disney classic "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella." On Aug. 11, the network confirmed that a 25th anniversary package titled "Cinderella: The Reunion, a Special Edition of 20/20" will premiere on Aug. 23 during Disney Princess Week. "25 years ago, television history was made," the network tweeted.
The one-hour TV special will reunite beloved cast members Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalbán, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander, and Veanne Cox. Deadline reported that it will also include new interviews with "stars who share a connection to the project," including Billy Porter, Jade Jones, and choreographer Todrick Hall, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the late Whitney Houston - who starred in the film as Cinderella's fairy godmother. Houston died on Feb. 11, 2012. Natalie Desselle, one of the original "Cinderella" cast members, died on Dec. 7, 2020, following a battle with colon cancer. At this time, it's unclear how the...
The one-hour TV special will reunite beloved cast members Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalbán, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander, and Veanne Cox. Deadline reported that it will also include new interviews with "stars who share a connection to the project," including Billy Porter, Jade Jones, and choreographer Todrick Hall, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the late Whitney Houston - who starred in the film as Cinderella's fairy godmother. Houston died on Feb. 11, 2012. Natalie Desselle, one of the original "Cinderella" cast members, died on Dec. 7, 2020, following a battle with colon cancer. At this time, it's unclear how the...
- 8/12/2022
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
A 25th anniversary celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella will air with a news special cast reunion and presentation of the original film as part of Disney Princess Week.
The package, Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20, airs on ABC-tv on Tuesday, Aug. 23 stating at 8 Pm Et/Pt and will stream the next day on Hulu.
The reunion will feature Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander, and Veanne Cox. Following the news special, The Wonderful World of Disney will aira presentation of the original film from 9-11 Pm Et/Pt. (9:00-11:00 p.m). It will also be available to stream on Disney+.
The Disney live-action film marked a groundbreaking moment in television history, introducing America’s first Black Cinderella (Brandy) and Fairy Godmother (Whitney Houston). The ABC News Studios reunion special explores how the made-for-television musical expanded society’s view of the term “princess,...
The package, Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20, airs on ABC-tv on Tuesday, Aug. 23 stating at 8 Pm Et/Pt and will stream the next day on Hulu.
The reunion will feature Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander, and Veanne Cox. Following the news special, The Wonderful World of Disney will aira presentation of the original film from 9-11 Pm Et/Pt. (9:00-11:00 p.m). It will also be available to stream on Disney+.
The Disney live-action film marked a groundbreaking moment in television history, introducing America’s first Black Cinderella (Brandy) and Fairy Godmother (Whitney Houston). The ABC News Studios reunion special explores how the made-for-television musical expanded society’s view of the term “princess,...
- 8/12/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Grab your glass slippers — “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is coming back to TV.
In celebration of the beloved fairytale musical’s 25th anniversary, ABC will air a special edition of the news program “20/20” that will reunite the cast of the television film, set to air on Aug. 23. The film’s entire surviving cast — including Brandy as the titular princess, Paolo Montalban as the prince, Jason Alexander as his valet Lionel, Whoopi Goldberg as the queen, Victor Garber as the king, Bernadette Peters as the wicked stepmother and Veanne Cox as one of the stepsisters — will return for the special, which will be followed by the first broadcast airing of the original film in two decades.
The third televised version of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s 1957 musical — which initially starred Julie Andrews in the title role — “Cinderella” first premiered on ABC in November 1997. The film received mixed reviews at the time,...
In celebration of the beloved fairytale musical’s 25th anniversary, ABC will air a special edition of the news program “20/20” that will reunite the cast of the television film, set to air on Aug. 23. The film’s entire surviving cast — including Brandy as the titular princess, Paolo Montalban as the prince, Jason Alexander as his valet Lionel, Whoopi Goldberg as the queen, Victor Garber as the king, Bernadette Peters as the wicked stepmother and Veanne Cox as one of the stepsisters — will return for the special, which will be followed by the first broadcast airing of the original film in two decades.
The third televised version of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s 1957 musical — which initially starred Julie Andrews in the title role — “Cinderella” first premiered on ABC in November 1997. The film received mixed reviews at the time,...
- 8/11/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
ABC is celebrating its iconic TV Movie production of “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” for its 25th anniversary.
The network announced it will release a reunion special with the original cast titled: “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” and following the special, re-air the original 1997 musical production.
“We’re delighted that the 25th anniversary of this landmark incarnation of ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ is being celebrated on its original network,” said Imogen Lloyd Webber, SVP at Concord Theatricals, on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s unforgettable score is truly timeless — still enchanting listeners 80 years after their partnership began and 65 years since their ‘Cinderella’ first charmed the largest audience in television history.”
Read More: Halle Bailey Opens Up About The Weight She Carries Being A Black Disney Princess
Pop singer Brandy broke ground as America’s first Black Cinderella on television along with her fairy godmother, Whitney Houston in the film.
The network announced it will release a reunion special with the original cast titled: “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” and following the special, re-air the original 1997 musical production.
“We’re delighted that the 25th anniversary of this landmark incarnation of ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ is being celebrated on its original network,” said Imogen Lloyd Webber, SVP at Concord Theatricals, on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s unforgettable score is truly timeless — still enchanting listeners 80 years after their partnership began and 65 years since their ‘Cinderella’ first charmed the largest audience in television history.”
Read More: Halle Bailey Opens Up About The Weight She Carries Being A Black Disney Princess
Pop singer Brandy broke ground as America’s first Black Cinderella on television along with her fairy godmother, Whitney Houston in the film.
- 8/11/2022
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Streaming dreams do come true — at least when it comes to Cinderella. The latest installment of the beloved fairytale, which stars Camila Cabello, Billy Porter, Idina Menzel and Minnie Driver, is finally dancing its way into theaters and on-demand this Labor Day weekend.
And while you may think you’ve seen Cinderella before, the 2021 Amazon Original is a decidedly modern remake, with an all-new cast and soundtrack of songs and covers that makes this movie musical a cross between Disney’s classic animated film, and the pop stylings of Glee and Pitch Perfect.
And while you may think you’ve seen Cinderella before, the 2021 Amazon Original is a decidedly modern remake, with an all-new cast and soundtrack of songs and covers that makes this movie musical a cross between Disney’s classic animated film, and the pop stylings of Glee and Pitch Perfect.
- 9/1/2021
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
Okay, Brandy and Monica just won TikTok. The dynamic duo proved they've completely moved on from their years-long feud in the best way possible. On Thursday, Feb. 18, the singers teamed up to recreate the intro of their famous 1998 collab "The Boy is Mine" in a TikTok duet. The clip shows Brandy on the left, wearing a black turtleneck and black fedora, and Monica on the right in a white fluffy bathrobe monogrammed with "M." Each star lip synced their lyrics of their Grammy-winning R&b hit, with Brandy starting with the iconic, "Excuse me, can I please talk to you for a minute?" The Cinderella star ended the clip with a sassy finger snap,...
- 2/19/2021
- E! Online
Minnie Driver has been cast in the upcoming Season 2 of “Modern Love” at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.
Details of Driver’s character in the episodic anthology series are being kept under wraps. At the time of this publishing no other stars have been confirmed for Season 2. Some of the actors who appeared in Season 1 were Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, Andy Garcia, Dev Patel, and Catherine Keener.
The series is described as an exploration of love in all of its complicated and beautiful forms, with each standalone episode based on some of the most popular stories from the New York Times column on which it is based.
Driver has worked in television numerous times throughout her career. She most recently appeared on NBC’s revival of “Will & Grace” and led the ABC single-cam comedy “Speechless.” She also starred in the FX series “The Riches,” for which she earned a...
Details of Driver’s character in the episodic anthology series are being kept under wraps. At the time of this publishing no other stars have been confirmed for Season 2. Some of the actors who appeared in Season 1 were Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, Andy Garcia, Dev Patel, and Catherine Keener.
The series is described as an exploration of love in all of its complicated and beautiful forms, with each standalone episode based on some of the most popular stories from the New York Times column on which it is based.
Driver has worked in television numerous times throughout her career. She most recently appeared on NBC’s revival of “Will & Grace” and led the ABC single-cam comedy “Speechless.” She also starred in the FX series “The Riches,” for which she earned a...
- 2/18/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Los Angeles will have a new drive-in option this weekend.
Women Under the Influence (Wuti) and Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Prods. are teaming on the Wuti Drive-In, headquartered at Exposition Park, 500 Exposition Park Drive. The first weekend — Feb. 19-21 — is being billed as a celebration of Black love and sisterhood with such titles as Waiting to Exhale, Cinderella, Sylvie’s Love, Girlhood and The Watermelon Woman. Waithe is expected to attend on opening weekend and introduce the Forest Whitaker-directed Exhale.
The second weekend — Feb. 26-28 — will focus on unique visions of the Black experience in America with ...
Women Under the Influence (Wuti) and Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Prods. are teaming on the Wuti Drive-In, headquartered at Exposition Park, 500 Exposition Park Drive. The first weekend — Feb. 19-21 — is being billed as a celebration of Black love and sisterhood with such titles as Waiting to Exhale, Cinderella, Sylvie’s Love, Girlhood and The Watermelon Woman. Waithe is expected to attend on opening weekend and introduce the Forest Whitaker-directed Exhale.
The second weekend — Feb. 26-28 — will focus on unique visions of the Black experience in America with ...
- 2/17/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Los Angeles will have a new drive-in option this weekend.
Women Under the Influence (Wuti) and Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Prods. are teaming on the Wuti Drive-In, headquartered at Exposition Park, 500 Exposition Park Drive. The first weekend — Feb. 19-21 — is being billed as a celebration of Black love and sisterhood with such titles as Waiting to Exhale, Cinderella, Sylvie’s Love, Girlhood and The Watermelon Woman. Waithe is expected to attend on opening weekend and introduce the Forest Whitaker-directed Exhale.
The second weekend — Feb. 26-28 — will focus on unique visions of the Black experience in America with ...
Women Under the Influence (Wuti) and Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Prods. are teaming on the Wuti Drive-In, headquartered at Exposition Park, 500 Exposition Park Drive. The first weekend — Feb. 19-21 — is being billed as a celebration of Black love and sisterhood with such titles as Waiting to Exhale, Cinderella, Sylvie’s Love, Girlhood and The Watermelon Woman. Waithe is expected to attend on opening weekend and introduce the Forest Whitaker-directed Exhale.
The second weekend — Feb. 26-28 — will focus on unique visions of the Black experience in America with ...
- 2/17/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
(Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a series where the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching while social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.) The Movie: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Where You Can Stream It: Disney+ The Pitch: Co-produced by Whitney Houston, who also appears as Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, the 1997 remake of the Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella TV musical features a […]
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- 2/16/2021
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
Image Source: Everett Collection
It's been 24 years since Disney released Roger & Hammerstein's Cinderella, but it'll always hold a special place in our hearts. The star-studded diverse cast, the colorful costumes, the unbeatable vocals - every piece combined created a true fairy tale. That's why so many fans, including Cinderella herself, aka Brandy, are eager to see the film hit Disney+ on Feb. 12.
Brandy recently chatted with Entertainment Tonight about the 1997 movie's upcoming streaming debut and got emotional reminiscing on memories of her Fairy Godmother, Whitney Houston. The famed singer passed away in 2012, leaving behind an undeniable legacy in the music and film world. For Brandy, opening the door to Cinderella again allows a new generation to meet Houston in the way she deserves.
"We're going to see [Houston] in this enchanting light, we're going to see her so magical. This is how we need to see her because this is her voice,...
It's been 24 years since Disney released Roger & Hammerstein's Cinderella, but it'll always hold a special place in our hearts. The star-studded diverse cast, the colorful costumes, the unbeatable vocals - every piece combined created a true fairy tale. That's why so many fans, including Cinderella herself, aka Brandy, are eager to see the film hit Disney+ on Feb. 12.
Brandy recently chatted with Entertainment Tonight about the 1997 movie's upcoming streaming debut and got emotional reminiscing on memories of her Fairy Godmother, Whitney Houston. The famed singer passed away in 2012, leaving behind an undeniable legacy in the music and film world. For Brandy, opening the door to Cinderella again allows a new generation to meet Houston in the way she deserves.
"We're going to see [Houston] in this enchanting light, we're going to see her so magical. This is how we need to see her because this is her voice,...
- 2/10/2021
- by Karenna Meredith
- Popsugar.com
Last week, Disney Plus announced that 1997’s “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, would begin streaming Feb. 12.
The movie’s streaming debut has been long awaited by fans who urged Disney Plus to rerelease the musical, which was originally televised as a “Wonderful World of Disney” special on ABC.
“I feel like it’s divine timing,” Brandy tells Variety, saying she learned that the film would come to streaming just over a week ago. “This is the month of love; this is a month of Black history. This is just the perfect time for this product to be shared with everyone.”
Brandy made the public announcement on ABC’s “The View,” where she reunited with “Cinderella” cast mate Whoopi Goldberg, who plays Queen Constantina in the film. Houston famously played the Fairy Godmother.
“I don’t think it’ll hit all the way home until it’s actually out there,...
The movie’s streaming debut has been long awaited by fans who urged Disney Plus to rerelease the musical, which was originally televised as a “Wonderful World of Disney” special on ABC.
“I feel like it’s divine timing,” Brandy tells Variety, saying she learned that the film would come to streaming just over a week ago. “This is the month of love; this is a month of Black history. This is just the perfect time for this product to be shared with everyone.”
Brandy made the public announcement on ABC’s “The View,” where she reunited with “Cinderella” cast mate Whoopi Goldberg, who plays Queen Constantina in the film. Houston famously played the Fairy Godmother.
“I don’t think it’ll hit all the way home until it’s actually out there,...
- 2/10/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
No longer impossible: “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” starring Brandy Norwood will finally be available on Disney+ beginning Feb. 12.
Along with Brandy as the title princess herself, the beloved “Wonderful World of Disney” movie stars Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother, along with Whoopi Goldberg, Victor Garber, Natalie Desselle Reid, Bernadette Peters, Paolo Montalban, Jason Alexander and Veanne Cox.
The-made-for-tv version of “Cinderella,” which premiered Nov. 2, 1997 on ABC to 60 million viewers, follows the classic tale of Cinderella, who gets some unexpected help from her Fairy Godmother after her cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the Royal Ball.
“Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” was nominated for seven Emmys and well-received by critics and audiences alike for the diverse cast in the musical fairy tale, including Brandy as Cinderella, Filipino-American actor Montalban as Prince Charming, and Goldberg as his mother.
The movie is also remembered fondly by fans for its songbook, of course, including...
Along with Brandy as the title princess herself, the beloved “Wonderful World of Disney” movie stars Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother, along with Whoopi Goldberg, Victor Garber, Natalie Desselle Reid, Bernadette Peters, Paolo Montalban, Jason Alexander and Veanne Cox.
The-made-for-tv version of “Cinderella,” which premiered Nov. 2, 1997 on ABC to 60 million viewers, follows the classic tale of Cinderella, who gets some unexpected help from her Fairy Godmother after her cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the Royal Ball.
“Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” was nominated for seven Emmys and well-received by critics and audiences alike for the diverse cast in the musical fairy tale, including Brandy as Cinderella, Filipino-American actor Montalban as Prince Charming, and Goldberg as his mother.
The movie is also remembered fondly by fans for its songbook, of course, including...
- 2/4/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Over the years, fans of singer and actor Brandy have learned to “never say never” or believe that something’s “impossible” — and their patience and perseverance has been rewarded. “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” the 1997 TV movie that stars Brandy and Whitney Houston, is officially coming to Disney Plus.
Disney announced Thursday that the beloved musical movie will launch on the streaming service “at the stroke of midnight” on Feb. 12.
The movie’s streaming debut has been long-awaited by fans, and Brandy herself, who urged the streamer to pick up the rights to the project last summer, while promoting her latest album, B7. “Disney can come on up and scoop up Cinderella. That would be awesome,” she said. Well, consider your wish granted.
Thursday morning, Brandy reunited with Goldberg, appearing on ABC’s “The View” to announce the news:
“It’s pretty remarkable that people have been begging for ‘Cinderella’ to be re-released for almost 24 years.
Disney announced Thursday that the beloved musical movie will launch on the streaming service “at the stroke of midnight” on Feb. 12.
The movie’s streaming debut has been long-awaited by fans, and Brandy herself, who urged the streamer to pick up the rights to the project last summer, while promoting her latest album, B7. “Disney can come on up and scoop up Cinderella. That would be awesome,” she said. Well, consider your wish granted.
Thursday morning, Brandy reunited with Goldberg, appearing on ABC’s “The View” to announce the news:
“It’s pretty remarkable that people have been begging for ‘Cinderella’ to be re-released for almost 24 years.
- 2/4/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid has died at age 53. Her manager, Dolores Robinson, confirmed the news on Twitter on Monday writing, "Natalie Desselle the beautiful talented actress passed away this morning. Natalie was a bright light. She was an amazing actress and comedienne but also an awesome mother & wife. Sending prayers to her family. I had the pleasure of managing her career." Natalie had reportedly been battling colon cancer prior to her death.
Natalie was well known for her portrayal of Mickey in B.A.P.S., along with many other acting credits, including Eve, Set It Off, How to Be a Player, Built to Last, and Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Following the news, Halle Berry, who starred alongside Natalie in B.A.P.S., reacted on Instagram writing, "i'm in total shock. completely heartbroken. gonna need a minute." Natalie is survived by her husband, Leonard Reid, and three children.
Natalie was well known for her portrayal of Mickey in B.A.P.S., along with many other acting credits, including Eve, Set It Off, How to Be a Player, Built to Last, and Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Following the news, Halle Berry, who starred alongside Natalie in B.A.P.S., reacted on Instagram writing, "i'm in total shock. completely heartbroken. gonna need a minute." Natalie is survived by her husband, Leonard Reid, and three children.
- 12/7/2020
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
NeNe Leakes — the Housewife who has launched a thousand GIFs — announced on her YouTube channel Thursday that she will not be returning to “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” next season. The show has been filming for months already without Leakes, one of the biggest stars who has come out of Bravo’s “Housewives” industrial complex.
Addressing the camera, an emotional Leakes said: “I have been on an extremely, extremely long, exhausting, tiring, emotional negotiation. There has been a lot of emotion flying from both sides. It has been hard. And I have made the very hard and difficult decision to not be a part of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ Season 13. It wasn’t an easy decision for me. It was hard.”
A Bravo spokesperson confirmed to Variety that the network and Leakes couldn’t come to mutually agreeable terms. In a statement, Bravo said: “We wish Nene all the...
Addressing the camera, an emotional Leakes said: “I have been on an extremely, extremely long, exhausting, tiring, emotional negotiation. There has been a lot of emotion flying from both sides. It has been hard. And I have made the very hard and difficult decision to not be a part of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ Season 13. It wasn’t an easy decision for me. It was hard.”
A Bravo spokesperson confirmed to Variety that the network and Leakes couldn’t come to mutually agreeable terms. In a statement, Bravo said: “We wish Nene all the...
- 9/17/2020
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
Variety reports that actress Emily Blunt is in negotiations to star in Disney's sequel to Mary Poppins. John DeLuca and Marc Platt will serve as producers on the film with Rob Marshall directing. Sources say the new film will take place 20 years after the original 1964 film, Mary Poppins, which starred Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. The story follows a nanny who comes to work for a bankers unhappy family in pre-World War I England.
Disney has found success adapting a number of classic animated films such as Alice In Wonderland and Cinderella. The studio just completed production on a live-action Beauty And The Beast film starring Emma Watson set for release next year and is also developing a 'Cruella Deville' origin film starring Emma Stone.
Blunt is currently filming 20th Century Fox's Girl On A Train film adaptation and has Universal Pictures' Snow White-prequel, The Hunstman: Winter's War starring Charlize Theron,...
Disney has found success adapting a number of classic animated films such as Alice In Wonderland and Cinderella. The studio just completed production on a live-action Beauty And The Beast film starring Emma Watson set for release next year and is also developing a 'Cruella Deville' origin film starring Emma Stone.
Blunt is currently filming 20th Century Fox's Girl On A Train film adaptation and has Universal Pictures' Snow White-prequel, The Hunstman: Winter's War starring Charlize Theron,...
- 2/19/2016
- by J.B. Casas
- LRMonline.com
Brandy Norwood will always be a '90s icon for her hit show Moesha, but one of her most iconic moments from the era has to be her portrayal of Cinderella in Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1997 TV movie. Not only did she hold her own alongside music legend Whitney Houston, but she also made history as the first African-American actress to take on the role. I recently spoke with the star, and she indulged me with a little nostalgia about her experience as a Disney princess - and what it was really like having her idol as her fairy godmother. While the '90s were filled with incredible music, Brandy adamantly expressed that no artist can hold a candle to Whitney. "Her voice just did something to my spirit," she recalled. "I was just so honored to play the role of Cinderella, and then the bonus of working with my...
- 2/9/2016
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
For generations, Rodgers amp Hammerstein's Cinderella existed only as a beloved television movie. First with a live broadcast in 1957 starring Julie Andrews then in 1965 with Lesley Ann Warren, a version which was regularly re-broadcast into the 90s which I grew up watching and finally in 1997 with Brandy in the title role and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. However, in 2013, over 55 years after its first broadcast, led by Broadway's favorite princess Laura Osnes and crowned prince Santino Fontana, RampH 's Cinderella took its first Broadway bow. The show earned nine Tony nominations, running for nearly two years. Now, Cinderella's First National Tour sets up shop in its own little corner at Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, with performances beginning on Tuesday night.
- 11/9/2015
- by Matt Tamanini
- BroadwayWorld.com
Feast your ears on 13 new re-imagined versions of iconic Disney songs like “Colors of the Wind”, “Let It Go”, and “Zero to Hero”. These and more are all part of Disney's newest album titled “We Love Disney”, which features an array of current artists, ranging from pop star Ariana Grande to rockers Fall Out Boy. “We Love Disney” was released on October 30, 2015 and takes listeners on a journey down memory lane through some of Disney's most beloved songs. Some of them sound similar to the originals, but many have been remixed or done in radically new styles. The “We Love Disney” complete track list includes: 1. “Friend Like Me” from “Aladdin” - Performed by Ne-Yo This track brings the dazzling world of the Genie into the swigging jazz age. Ne-Yo sizzles with a crooning vocal that is complimented by a driving big band, muffled jazz trumpets, and an upbeat snapping tempo.
- 11/4/2015
- by Lauren Gallaway
- Hitfix
The View Hosts Dress Up as Disney Villains: See the Uncanny Comparisons to Their Animated Characters
The View hosts took on a killer look for Friday's spooky Halloween show! Whoopi Goldberg, Paula Faris, Joy Behar, Raven-Symone and Michelle Collins all dressed up for a "Villainous View Halloween," taking on their favorite villains from various Disney movies as guests—including Molly Sims as Cinderella and Anna Navarro as Snow White—played their friendlier counterparts. Goldberg opted for a Cruella Deville ensemble, complete with a fur coat, red accessories and the infamous black and white striped hair. Behar also looked pretty incredible as the Evil Queen from Snow White, topped off with a crown and a perfected evil sneer. Raven-Symone channeled her inner-Meryl Streep as The...
- 10/30/2015
- E! Online
“The View” forwent its usual Hot Topics and political commentary in a special Halloween episode Friday, but that didn’t stop guest Seth MacFarlane from cracking a few jokes on some of the ladies’ favorite topics. While each “View” host came out dressed like a Disney villain – Whoopi Goldberg as Cruella de Vil from “101 Dalmatians,” Paula Faris as the stepmother from “Cinderella,” Raven-Symone as the witch from “Into the Woods,” Joy Behar as the queen from “Snow White” and Michelle Collins as Ursula from “The Little Mermaid – the “Family Guy” creator joined them dressed as a lobster. Also Read:...
- 10/30/2015
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
Former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star NeNe Leakes will return to Broadway with a limited run in “Chicago,” the play’s producers announced Thursday. Leakes will play the role of Matron “Mama” Morton for four weeks beginning Nov. 23. She will perform through Dec. 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre. She returns to Broadway after making her stage debut last year in the role of Cinderella’s wicked stepmother ‘Madame’ in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” She also appeared as the recurring role of Coach Roz Washington on Fox’s hit comedy “Glee,” a role she played over four seasons. Also Read: NeNe Leakes...
- 10/22/2015
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
Surely Anne Hathaway will be up for the role made famous by Julie Andrews – and Mark Ruffalo would make a spectacular chimney sweep
Well, it’s happening: Disney has confirmed that in true millennial fashion they’ll be remaking Mary Poppins, and there’s nothing any of us can do about it.
But maybe it won’t be as bad as some of us (hello) are anticipating. After all, this year’s Cinderella remake warmed our hearts, minds and tear ducts, so maybe with the right cast we can look past the fact that this Rob Marshall-directed installment will take place 20 years after the original (thus making the infamous run on the bank seem like a weird precursor to the second world war or something but hey, look, that’s fine), and set our sights on victory.
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Well, it’s happening: Disney has confirmed that in true millennial fashion they’ll be remaking Mary Poppins, and there’s nothing any of us can do about it.
But maybe it won’t be as bad as some of us (hello) are anticipating. After all, this year’s Cinderella remake warmed our hearts, minds and tear ducts, so maybe with the right cast we can look past the fact that this Rob Marshall-directed installment will take place 20 years after the original (thus making the infamous run on the bank seem like a weird precursor to the second world war or something but hey, look, that’s fine), and set our sights on victory.
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- 9/16/2015
- by Anne T Donahue
- The Guardian - Film News
Fresh off the back of Maleficent and Cinderella, Disney's movie remakes division has set its sights on Mary Poppins, with a new sequel now in the works.
Chicago director Rob Marshall is partnering with Disney for a new version of the beloved 1964 musical film, which originally starred Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke.
SupercalifragilisticexpialiNOOOOcious! Twitter is freaking out about Disney's Mary Poppins sequel
Variety reports that the project is not technically a reboot, seeing as it takes place 20 years after the original movie.
Marshall's sequel - a live-action musical film - will draw from the works of Mary Poppins author Pl Travers to create a new adventure for the magical nanny and the Banks family.
Disney already mined the behind-the-scenes drama of Mary Poppins two years ago for the Oscar-nominated Saving Mr Banks.
The studio has been in the process for several years of rebooting many of its classic properties,...
Chicago director Rob Marshall is partnering with Disney for a new version of the beloved 1964 musical film, which originally starred Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke.
SupercalifragilisticexpialiNOOOOcious! Twitter is freaking out about Disney's Mary Poppins sequel
Variety reports that the project is not technically a reboot, seeing as it takes place 20 years after the original movie.
Marshall's sequel - a live-action musical film - will draw from the works of Mary Poppins author Pl Travers to create a new adventure for the magical nanny and the Banks family.
Disney already mined the behind-the-scenes drama of Mary Poppins two years ago for the Oscar-nominated Saving Mr Banks.
The studio has been in the process for several years of rebooting many of its classic properties,...
- 9/14/2015
- Digital Spy
Disney's factory of movie remakes cranks along, with an updated Mary Poppins now in the works.
Chicago director Rob Marshall is partnering with Disney for a new version of the beloved 1964 musical film, which originally starred Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke.
SupercalifragilisticexpialiNOOOOcious! Twitter is freaking out about Disney's Mary Poppins sequel
Variety reports that the project is not technically a reboot, seeing as it takes place 20 years after the original movie.
Marshall's sequel - a live-action musical film - will draw from the works of Mary Poppins author Pl Travers to create a new adventure for the magical nanny and the Banks family.
Disney already mined the behind-the-scenes drama of Mary Poppins two years ago for the Oscar-nominated Saving Mr Banks.
The studio has been in the process for several years of rebooting many of its classic properties, both animated and live action.
Updated live-action versions of The Jungle Book,...
Chicago director Rob Marshall is partnering with Disney for a new version of the beloved 1964 musical film, which originally starred Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke.
SupercalifragilisticexpialiNOOOOcious! Twitter is freaking out about Disney's Mary Poppins sequel
Variety reports that the project is not technically a reboot, seeing as it takes place 20 years after the original movie.
Marshall's sequel - a live-action musical film - will draw from the works of Mary Poppins author Pl Travers to create a new adventure for the magical nanny and the Banks family.
Disney already mined the behind-the-scenes drama of Mary Poppins two years ago for the Oscar-nominated Saving Mr Banks.
The studio has been in the process for several years of rebooting many of its classic properties, both animated and live action.
Updated live-action versions of The Jungle Book,...
- 9/14/2015
- Digital Spy
After the giant success of “Alice In Wonderland,” “Maleficent” and “Cinderella,” Disney are preparing to reboot everything—“Beauty & The Beast” and “The Jungle Book” are well into production, and everything from “Dumbo” and “Aladdin” are in the works to some degree or other. So it was only a matter of time before they got around to “Mary Poppins.” Read More: Disney Cracks The Whip, Nabs Rights To Future 'Indiana Jones' Films EW report that Disney are developing a new story featuring the magical nanny created by P.L. Travers, with “Chicago” and “Into The Woods” helmer Rob Marshall set to direct, and his producers on the latter project, John DeLuca and Marc Platt, backing him. “Life Of Pi” writer David Magee will pen the script, and “Hairspray”’s Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman will write songs for the project, which would be set in London in the 1930s, and pick up...
- 9/14/2015
- by Oliver Lyttelton
- The Playlist
(Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Filmmakers from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios introduced D23 Expo 2015 fans to an array of new stories and characters—from a lost dinosaur to a master wayfinder, a scheming fox to a forgetful fish.
The audience of 7,500 was treated to sneak peeks, musical performances and appearances from stars like Ellen DeGeneres, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Ginnifer Goodwin, Dwayne Johnson, Randy Newman and Ty Burrell, among others.
John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, led the presentations, calling on a host of filmmakers from both studios to introduce the upcoming slate of films. “We really have an unbelievable range of movies in production at our studios right now,” said Lasseter. “The stories are dynamic, fresh and so much fun; the characters new and old are so appealing. I’m excited to share some of our long-held...
Filmmakers from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios introduced D23 Expo 2015 fans to an array of new stories and characters—from a lost dinosaur to a master wayfinder, a scheming fox to a forgetful fish.
The audience of 7,500 was treated to sneak peeks, musical performances and appearances from stars like Ellen DeGeneres, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Ginnifer Goodwin, Dwayne Johnson, Randy Newman and Ty Burrell, among others.
John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, led the presentations, calling on a host of filmmakers from both studios to introduce the upcoming slate of films. “We really have an unbelievable range of movies in production at our studios right now,” said Lasseter. “The stories are dynamic, fresh and so much fun; the characters new and old are so appealing. I’m excited to share some of our long-held...
- 8/15/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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