Last month, it was announced that writer/producer Judalina Neira is developing a TV series reimagining of the classic sitcom Bewitched for Sony Pictures Television, aiming to turn it into an “irreverent hourlong” show. NBC clearly likes the idea of reviving Bewitched, because now Deadline has broken the news that the network has their own “Bewitched-inspired” show called Something Wicked in the works, and this one already has a star attached: June Diane Raphael, who may be best known for playing the character Brianna Hanson for the 94 episodes that make up the Netflix series Grace and Frankie, which ran for seven seasons.
Raphael is also writing and executive producing Something Wicked with Dickinson creator Alena Smith. A multi-camera comedy, the show is described as having a Bewitched-type premise and will also serve as an homage to TV sitcom classics. It examines the condition of modern adult womanhood and how even with witchcraft,...
Raphael is also writing and executive producing Something Wicked with Dickinson creator Alena Smith. A multi-camera comedy, the show is described as having a Bewitched-type premise and will also serve as an homage to TV sitcom classics. It examines the condition of modern adult womanhood and how even with witchcraft,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Elvis Presley didn’t sing too many protest songs, but one of his ballads was written by one of the most important protest singers of the 1960s: Buffy Saint-Marie. Elvis wasn’t the only artist to record the song. The tune changed its writer’s life.
Elvis Presley’s ‘Until It’s Time for You to Go’ was written by Buffy Saint-Marie
Buffy Saint-Marie is a singer and songwriter who was part of a huge wave of 1960s folk musicians who wrote about social issues. Some of her most famous folk tunes include “Now That the Buffalo’s Gone,” “Universal Soldier,” and “Codine.” She also penned some popular love songs, including “Up Where We Belong” from An Officer and a Gentleman and “Until It’s Time for You to Go.”
During a 2022 interview with Original Cin, Saint-Marie revealed her opinion of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. “I mean, I was a huge Elvis fan,...
Elvis Presley’s ‘Until It’s Time for You to Go’ was written by Buffy Saint-Marie
Buffy Saint-Marie is a singer and songwriter who was part of a huge wave of 1960s folk musicians who wrote about social issues. Some of her most famous folk tunes include “Now That the Buffalo’s Gone,” “Universal Soldier,” and “Codine.” She also penned some popular love songs, including “Up Where We Belong” from An Officer and a Gentleman and “Until It’s Time for You to Go.”
During a 2022 interview with Original Cin, Saint-Marie revealed her opinion of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. “I mean, I was a huge Elvis fan,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s “Burning Love” didn’t seem to offend people in the 1970s. It should have raised eyebrows in religious circles. Despite this, the popular perception of the “Hound Dog” singer probably made it seem more innocuous.
Elvis Presley’s ‘Burning Love’ is a little hellish
Mixing sexuality with religion is not new. The Romans worshipped lust deities, such as Venus and her son, Cupid. However, Christianity is traditionally averse to combining the erotic with the religious. Since the United States is a majority Christian nation, combining its iconography with sex can be inflammatory.
For example, The Da Vinci Code and its film adaptation were condemned by numerous Christians for portraying Jesus Christ as a married man. Madonna’s video for “Like a Prayer” shocked the world by depicting the Queen of Pop getting intimate with a saint. Lil Nas X raised eyebrows for playing a sexualized Christ figure...
Elvis Presley’s ‘Burning Love’ is a little hellish
Mixing sexuality with religion is not new. The Romans worshipped lust deities, such as Venus and her son, Cupid. However, Christianity is traditionally averse to combining the erotic with the religious. Since the United States is a majority Christian nation, combining its iconography with sex can be inflammatory.
For example, The Da Vinci Code and its film adaptation were condemned by numerous Christians for portraying Jesus Christ as a married man. Madonna’s video for “Like a Prayer” shocked the world by depicting the Queen of Pop getting intimate with a saint. Lil Nas X raised eyebrows for playing a sexualized Christ figure...
- 3/2/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s “She’s Not You” was written by three of the best songwriters of the early 1960s. It’s no surprise that artists decided to take inspiration from one of the greatest country songs ever. Considering the pedigree of “She’s Not You,” the song itself is pretty disappointing.
Elvis Presley’s ‘She’s Not You’ was inspired by ‘I Really Don’t Want to Know’
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller were the songwriting duo behind Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me,” one of the most popular songs ever written. They also teamed up for several Elvis songs, including “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog,” “Bossa Nova Baby,” and “She’s Not You.”
During a 2006 interview with Elvis Information Network, Leiber revealed what he thought of Elvis’ “She’s Not You.”
“Elvis did a really good job on it,” he opined. “He never did a bad job on any song.
Elvis Presley’s ‘She’s Not You’ was inspired by ‘I Really Don’t Want to Know’
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller were the songwriting duo behind Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me,” one of the most popular songs ever written. They also teamed up for several Elvis songs, including “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog,” “Bossa Nova Baby,” and “She’s Not You.”
During a 2006 interview with Elvis Information Network, Leiber revealed what he thought of Elvis’ “She’s Not You.”
“Elvis did a really good job on it,” he opined. “He never did a bad job on any song.
- 2/22/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s “Burning Love” wasn’t originally performed by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. In fact, the original version of the song wasn’t even a single — it was a deep cut on an obscure album. The original version of the song probably wouldn’t have been a hit even if it was given a chance. Here’s a look at why the “All Shook Up” singer was the magic ingredient needed to make “Burning Love” shine.
Elvis Presley added some gospel power to ‘Burning Love’
“Burning Love” was originally performed by Arthur Alexander for his self-titled album. His performance of the song is straightforward and simple. There are no backup singers. His “Burning Love” isn’t sparse, it’s just sparse compared to the hit version of the song.
Meanwhile, Elvis gave the song his all. Elvis sometimes phoned in his performances, but when he believed in a song,...
Elvis Presley added some gospel power to ‘Burning Love’
“Burning Love” was originally performed by Arthur Alexander for his self-titled album. His performance of the song is straightforward and simple. There are no backup singers. His “Burning Love” isn’t sparse, it’s just sparse compared to the hit version of the song.
Meanwhile, Elvis gave the song his all. Elvis sometimes phoned in his performances, but when he believed in a song,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles‘ “Let It Be” has inspired a huge number of covers, including a rendition by Woody Harrelson at a party. Paul McCartney himself happened to be there and so was Taylor Swift. Paul told Swift what he thought when Harrelson played the track. Notably, “Let It Be” is not the only classic rock song the movie star covered.
Paul McCartney was unimpressed when Woody Harrelson played The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’
In a 2020 Rolling Stone article, Paul and Swift recalled bumping into each other at a party. Swift had fond memories of that time. Paul, on the other hand, was not the biggest fan of the music he heard there.
“I seem to remember Woody Harrelson got on the piano, and he starts playing ‘Let It Be,” and I’m thinking, ‘I can do that better,'” he said. “So I said, ‘Come on, move over, Woody.’ So we’re both playing it.
Paul McCartney was unimpressed when Woody Harrelson played The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’
In a 2020 Rolling Stone article, Paul and Swift recalled bumping into each other at a party. Swift had fond memories of that time. Paul, on the other hand, was not the biggest fan of the music he heard there.
“I seem to remember Woody Harrelson got on the piano, and he starts playing ‘Let It Be,” and I’m thinking, ‘I can do that better,'” he said. “So I said, ‘Come on, move over, Woody.’ So we’re both playing it.
- 2/16/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While it sounds like a lot of country songs, Blake Shelton’s “God Gave Me You” has some unusual lyrics. The rock singer who wrote the song gave fans insight into his lyricism. Shelton also discussed what he thought when he first heard the track on the radio.
The writer of Blake Shelton’s ‘God Gave Me You’ likes the track’s line about martyrdom
Christian rock singer Dave Barnes wrote and recorded the original version of “God Gave Me You.” During a 2012 interview with American Songwriter, Barnes was asked about the writing of “God Gave Me You.”
“It didn’t take long at all to write,” he said. “I really do think I wrote it in an afternoon. Those are the nice ones, where a melody and lyric idea match up perfectly. It was quick.”
Barnes had a lot to say about the tune’s lyrics. “It’s funny...
The writer of Blake Shelton’s ‘God Gave Me You’ likes the track’s line about martyrdom
Christian rock singer Dave Barnes wrote and recorded the original version of “God Gave Me You.” During a 2012 interview with American Songwriter, Barnes was asked about the writing of “God Gave Me You.”
“It didn’t take long at all to write,” he said. “I really do think I wrote it in an afternoon. Those are the nice ones, where a melody and lyric idea match up perfectly. It was quick.”
Barnes had a lot to say about the tune’s lyrics. “It’s funny...
- 1/10/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mainstream music can be painfully predictable, but sometimes the unexpected is even worse. Troye Sivan covered George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” for the television series The Idol. Words cannot express how wrong a choice this was. While the original “My Sweet Lord” has a reputation for being a classic, John Lennon seemed to dismiss it.
George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’ didn’t need a synthesizer revamp from Troye Sivan
As a musician, George was many things. Spiritual. Folky. Philosophical. “My Sweet Lord”‘s gentle guitar rhythm and lyrics about God perfectly encapsulate his work.
Sivan is none of those things. While he tried for some Lorde-esque youthful wisdom on his first album, the rest of his music is squarely aimed at the club. And that’s fine. But having him cover “My Sweet Lord” is like asking one of those risque DeviantArtists to remake the Mona Lisa. Whatever the result,...
George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’ didn’t need a synthesizer revamp from Troye Sivan
As a musician, George was many things. Spiritual. Folky. Philosophical. “My Sweet Lord”‘s gentle guitar rhythm and lyrics about God perfectly encapsulate his work.
Sivan is none of those things. While he tried for some Lorde-esque youthful wisdom on his first album, the rest of his music is squarely aimed at the club. And that’s fine. But having him cover “My Sweet Lord” is like asking one of those risque DeviantArtists to remake the Mona Lisa. Whatever the result,...
- 11/13/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Some may be surprised to learn that Jacob Elordi didn’t know much about Elvis Presley before portraying the legendary music figure in Priscilla.
While appearing on Monday’s episode of The Tonight Show, the Euphoria actor admitted to host Jimmy Fallon that “The most I knew of Elvis was in Lilo & Stitch. … Which is a lot.”
During the 2002 animated film, Lilo (Daveigh Chase), who is a big fan of Presley, slowly converts her adopted pet alien, Stitch (Chris Sanders), into a diehard fan of the King of Rock and Roll. The film’s soundtrack also features several of the musician’s hit songs, including “Burning Love,” “Suspicious Minds” and “Hound Dog.”
As for taking on the famous singer, Elordi noted that it was a “little bit terrifying.” The actor said he also didn’t feel very confident when he initially auditioned for the Sofia Coppola-directed film, which follows...
While appearing on Monday’s episode of The Tonight Show, the Euphoria actor admitted to host Jimmy Fallon that “The most I knew of Elvis was in Lilo & Stitch. … Which is a lot.”
During the 2002 animated film, Lilo (Daveigh Chase), who is a big fan of Presley, slowly converts her adopted pet alien, Stitch (Chris Sanders), into a diehard fan of the King of Rock and Roll. The film’s soundtrack also features several of the musician’s hit songs, including “Burning Love,” “Suspicious Minds” and “Hound Dog.”
As for taking on the famous singer, Elordi noted that it was a “little bit terrifying.” The actor said he also didn’t feel very confident when he initially auditioned for the Sofia Coppola-directed film, which follows...
- 10/24/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It might surprise listeners to learn Elvis Presley‘s “Suspicious Minds” was a cover of a song by Mark James. The same producer worked on both James’ version and Elvis’ rendition. The producer revealed Elvis’ people almost didn’t compensate him properly for his work on the song. Fortunately, someone else resolved the situation.
Elvis Presley sang ‘Suspicious Minds’ late at night after playing ping-pong with a producer
Chips Moman produced both Mark James’ original version of “Suspicious Minds” and Elvis’ far more famous cover of it. During a 2017 interview with Elvis Australia, Moman said Elvis wanted to listen to “Suspicious Minds” repeatedly and he learned the track on the spot. “We finally got around to recording ‘Suspicious Minds’ after midnight,” he said. “I had a ping-pong table, and Elvis was pretty good at it.
“He used the same arrangement on Mark’s single and most of the same American Sound studio musicians,...
Elvis Presley sang ‘Suspicious Minds’ late at night after playing ping-pong with a producer
Chips Moman produced both Mark James’ original version of “Suspicious Minds” and Elvis’ far more famous cover of it. During a 2017 interview with Elvis Australia, Moman said Elvis wanted to listen to “Suspicious Minds” repeatedly and he learned the track on the spot. “We finally got around to recording ‘Suspicious Minds’ after midnight,” he said. “I had a ping-pong table, and Elvis was pretty good at it.
“He used the same arrangement on Mark’s single and most of the same American Sound studio musicians,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s “Burning Love” is such a famous and beloved song that it’s tough to imagine that Elvis wasn’t the biggest fan of it. That might have had more to do with Elvis’ personal life than anything about the song’s lyrics or composition. In 2015, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra released a version of “Burning Love” with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s vocals and a new instrumental arrangement.
Elvis Presley preferred ‘Separate Ways’ to ‘Burning Love’
According to a 2022 video uploaded to the Elvis Presley YouTube channel, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll wasn’t interested in recording “Burning Love.” His recent divorce from Priscilla Presley made him more interested in recording sad ballads, such as the forgotten classic “Separate Ways.”
However, producer Felton Jarvis wanted to help Elvis record a new big hit. After all, none of Elvis’ tunes had reached the top 30 in two years.
Elvis Presley preferred ‘Separate Ways’ to ‘Burning Love’
According to a 2022 video uploaded to the Elvis Presley YouTube channel, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll wasn’t interested in recording “Burning Love.” His recent divorce from Priscilla Presley made him more interested in recording sad ballads, such as the forgotten classic “Separate Ways.”
However, producer Felton Jarvis wanted to help Elvis record a new big hit. After all, none of Elvis’ tunes had reached the top 30 in two years.
- 9/20/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s “Suspicious Minds” was a cover of an obscure song. The record label behind the original version of “Suspicious Minds” was certain the tune would become a hit. A legendary country music producer felt the same way. However, the track only became big once the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll recorded it.
Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ was 1st sung by the writer of ‘Always on My Mind’
Elvis tunes such as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Blue Christmas, and “Blue Hawaii” were all covers. “Suspicious Minds” was no different. The track was originally recorded by its writer, Mark James, who also penned the Elvis classic “Always on My Mind.”
During a 2017 interview with Elvis Australia, James discussed his version of “Suspicious Minds.” “I recorded for Scepter Records,” he recalled. “Worked with [producer] Chips [Moman]. They loved it, up at Scepter Records. They said, ‘Smash!’
“Chips and I went up there and we had a big party,...
Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ was 1st sung by the writer of ‘Always on My Mind’
Elvis tunes such as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Blue Christmas, and “Blue Hawaii” were all covers. “Suspicious Minds” was no different. The track was originally recorded by its writer, Mark James, who also penned the Elvis classic “Always on My Mind.”
During a 2017 interview with Elvis Australia, James discussed his version of “Suspicious Minds.” “I recorded for Scepter Records,” he recalled. “Worked with [producer] Chips [Moman]. They loved it, up at Scepter Records. They said, ‘Smash!’
“Chips and I went up there and we had a big party,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When Elvis Presley met the young Priscilla Beaulieu, she dressed primly and wore limited makeup. As their relationship wore on, however, he began shaping her looks to fit his tastes. This meant more eye-catching, mature clothing, high piles of hair, and heavy eye makeup. While Priscilla felt glamorous at the time, she explained that when looking back on pictures from the 1960s, she couldn’t help but laugh at her eye makeup.
Elvis Presley asked Priscilla to wear more makeup
Priscilla moved out of her family home and in with Elvis at Graceland in the early 1960s. Once she moved in, he began exercising control over her looks. He bought her new clothes and instructed her to update her makeup to fit the era.
“It was the early sixties, when clothes and makeup veered to extremes,” she wrote in her book Elvis and Me. “Women’s eyeliner was heavier, their hair more teased,...
Elvis Presley asked Priscilla to wear more makeup
Priscilla moved out of her family home and in with Elvis at Graceland in the early 1960s. Once she moved in, he began exercising control over her looks. He bought her new clothes and instructed her to update her makeup to fit the era.
“It was the early sixties, when clothes and makeup veered to extremes,” she wrote in her book Elvis and Me. “Women’s eyeliner was heavier, their hair more teased,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
Elvis Presley’s “Fools Fall in Love” is connected to “Jailhouse Rock” and “Hound Dog.” One of the writers behind “Fools Fall in Love” discussed how Elvis learned to sing the song. “Fools Fall in Love” appeared on an album of obscure tunes by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Elvis Presley‘s “Fools Fall in Love” was originally by another group. One of the song’s writers said the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll‘s cover was in the wrong key. Subsequently, he discussed why Elvis chose to sing it in a certain key.
Mike Stoller thought Elvis Presley’s ‘Fools Fall in Love’ was too high-pitched
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller co-wrote a number of Elvis hits, including “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog,” and “Bossa Nova Baby.” They also wrote The Drifters’ “Fools Fall in Love.” During a 2020 interview with Elvis Australia, Stoller was asked what he...
Elvis Presley’s “Fools Fall in Love” is connected to “Jailhouse Rock” and “Hound Dog.” One of the writers behind “Fools Fall in Love” discussed how Elvis learned to sing the song. “Fools Fall in Love” appeared on an album of obscure tunes by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Elvis Presley‘s “Fools Fall in Love” was originally by another group. One of the song’s writers said the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll‘s cover was in the wrong key. Subsequently, he discussed why Elvis chose to sing it in a certain key.
Mike Stoller thought Elvis Presley’s ‘Fools Fall in Love’ was too high-pitched
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller co-wrote a number of Elvis hits, including “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog,” and “Bossa Nova Baby.” They also wrote The Drifters’ “Fools Fall in Love.” During a 2020 interview with Elvis Australia, Stoller was asked what he...
- 8/31/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s recording career is historically influential in the music industry. Many musical legends cite the king of rock and roll as an inspiration and love his music. However, as remarkable as Elvis Presley’s recorded works were, they were a bit predictable at the same time. Sixty-six of his songs have this one word in thier title. Can you guess what it is?
Elvis Presley playing the guitar singing one of his many hit songs | Bettmann/Getty Images Elvis Presley was given songwriting credit on many of his songs, but wrote none of them
Although he was one of the most prolific singers of his generation, Elvis Presley never wrote a hit song. However, he was given songwriting credit on many of his tunes in an agreement with a stable of songwriters eager to pen tunes for the king of rock and roll.
In an agreement with Hill & Range Publishing,...
Elvis Presley playing the guitar singing one of his many hit songs | Bettmann/Getty Images Elvis Presley was given songwriting credit on many of his songs, but wrote none of them
Although he was one of the most prolific singers of his generation, Elvis Presley never wrote a hit song. However, he was given songwriting credit on many of his tunes in an agreement with a stable of songwriters eager to pen tunes for the king of rock and roll.
In an agreement with Hill & Range Publishing,...
- 4/29/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Forgive the creaking hinges and fluttering moths, Constant Listeners. The Losers just cracked open Stephen King’s fabled Trunk, the one where he keeps all the inked-up pages he’s not yet ready to unleash upon the world.
It’s here where Blaze moldered for decades. Written in late 1972 and early 1973 on his wife’s Olivetti typewriter before he struck gold with Carrie, Blaze was published in 2007 under his alias, Richard Bachman. For now, it’s the last thing he’s published under the Bachman name. It’s also a book he thought “was great while I was writing it, and crap when I read it over.” Years later, though, its story of a slow-witted, small-time criminal’s ill-fated kidnapping plot felt salvageable to King, so he toned down the twentysomething schmaltz and used it as a means to raise money for the Haven Foundation.
Join Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams,...
It’s here where Blaze moldered for decades. Written in late 1972 and early 1973 on his wife’s Olivetti typewriter before he struck gold with Carrie, Blaze was published in 2007 under his alias, Richard Bachman. For now, it’s the last thing he’s published under the Bachman name. It’s also a book he thought “was great while I was writing it, and crap when I read it over.” Years later, though, its story of a slow-witted, small-time criminal’s ill-fated kidnapping plot felt salvageable to King, so he toned down the twentysomething schmaltz and used it as a means to raise money for the Haven Foundation.
Join Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams,...
- 4/21/2023
- by Randall Colburn
- bloody-disgusting.com
Good Trip Studios has entered production on a sequel to the 2020 documentary “Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics.”
A distribution deal has yet to be finalized, though the first film — directed by Donick Cary and hosted by Adam Scott and Nick Offerman — streamed on Netflix.
Like the first film, “Have a Good Trip 2: Adventures in Psychedelics” explores the current state of psychedelic drugs in society as well as their scientific potential to treat mental health issues including Ptsd, depression and addiction. Comedians and celebrities are featured in re-tellings and re-enactments of true experiences with psychedelics, while leading experts share facts and harm reduction methods.
Guests interviewed in the first film include Carrie Fisher, Ben Stiller, Sting, Natasha Lyonne, A$AP Rocky, Rosie Perez, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Bourdain, Will Forte, Adam “Ad Rock” Horovitz, Reggie Watts, Brett Gelman, Maya Erskine, Nick Kroll, David Cross, Rob Corddry, Paul Scheer, Bill Kreutzmann,...
A distribution deal has yet to be finalized, though the first film — directed by Donick Cary and hosted by Adam Scott and Nick Offerman — streamed on Netflix.
Like the first film, “Have a Good Trip 2: Adventures in Psychedelics” explores the current state of psychedelic drugs in society as well as their scientific potential to treat mental health issues including Ptsd, depression and addiction. Comedians and celebrities are featured in re-tellings and re-enactments of true experiences with psychedelics, while leading experts share facts and harm reduction methods.
Guests interviewed in the first film include Carrie Fisher, Ben Stiller, Sting, Natasha Lyonne, A$AP Rocky, Rosie Perez, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Bourdain, Will Forte, Adam “Ad Rock” Horovitz, Reggie Watts, Brett Gelman, Maya Erskine, Nick Kroll, David Cross, Rob Corddry, Paul Scheer, Bill Kreutzmann,...
- 3/30/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Once streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video siphoned viewers off from the networks, everyone wanted to get in on the streaming game. That’s led to some great services like Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+ and Apple TV+ with original programming you can’t get anywhere else.
Quibi ad in the subway | Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Image
Not every new streaming service made it though. It’s the nature of the business. There are probably dozens of obscure streaming services that never made a dent, but these five were supposed to be somewhat big things. They’re gone now, but we can still pour one out for them.
Quibi was a misguided streaming service from the start
Perhaps the most notable streaming service flameout was Quibi. Short for “quick bites,” Quibi separated shows into segments under 10 minutes, the idea being that you could watch them in shorter blocks than 30-60 minute shows.
Quibi ad in the subway | Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Image
Not every new streaming service made it though. It’s the nature of the business. There are probably dozens of obscure streaming services that never made a dent, but these five were supposed to be somewhat big things. They’re gone now, but we can still pour one out for them.
Quibi was a misguided streaming service from the start
Perhaps the most notable streaming service flameout was Quibi. Short for “quick bites,” Quibi separated shows into segments under 10 minutes, the idea being that you could watch them in shorter blocks than 30-60 minute shows.
- 3/22/2023
- by Fred Topel
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s songs were often covers. Sometimes, the original versions of Elvis’ songs were by famous singers. For example, one of his most famous movie songs was first performed by Bing Crosby.
Elvis Presley | Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer 5. ‘Hound Dog’
Big Mama Thornton wrote “Hound Dog” alongside Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the songwriting duo behind numerous other hits like “Jailhouse Rock,” Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me,” and Johnny Cash’s “Jackson.” Thornton performed the original version of the song, which was commercially overshadowed by Elvis’.
Baz Luhrmann’s biopic Elvis features Thornton as a minor character. Hopefully, the film will bring more attention to her and her talent.
4. ‘Blue Hawaii’
Thanks to the film of the same name, “Blue Hawaii” will forever be associated with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Despite this, he was not the first superstar to sing the song. “Blue Hawaii” wasn...
Elvis Presley | Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer 5. ‘Hound Dog’
Big Mama Thornton wrote “Hound Dog” alongside Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the songwriting duo behind numerous other hits like “Jailhouse Rock,” Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me,” and Johnny Cash’s “Jackson.” Thornton performed the original version of the song, which was commercially overshadowed by Elvis’.
Baz Luhrmann’s biopic Elvis features Thornton as a minor character. Hopefully, the film will bring more attention to her and her talent.
4. ‘Blue Hawaii’
Thanks to the film of the same name, “Blue Hawaii” will forever be associated with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Despite this, he was not the first superstar to sing the song. “Blue Hawaii” wasn...
- 3/19/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis was a box office hit in 2022, but the king of rock has impacted the movie industry for decades. Elvis Presley was a Hollywood star, starring in over 30 movies that incorporated his music with comedy and romance. The Memphis singer continues to influence the film industry as his hit songs have been used to enhance memorable moments in movies.
Here are 5 of the best uses of Elvis Presley songs in movies ‘A Little Less Conversation’ – Ocean’s Eleven Elvis Presley | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Ocean’s Eleven is a heist thriller starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, and Andy Garcia. “A Little Less Conversation” is used over various shots of Las Vegas before the crew meets to discuss the heist. However, the song’s use gave it new life, and it was later remixed by Junkie Xl, who got the 1968 song on the Billboard charts in the early 2000s.
Here are 5 of the best uses of Elvis Presley songs in movies ‘A Little Less Conversation’ – Ocean’s Eleven Elvis Presley | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Ocean’s Eleven is a heist thriller starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, and Andy Garcia. “A Little Less Conversation” is used over various shots of Las Vegas before the crew meets to discuss the heist. However, the song’s use gave it new life, and it was later remixed by Junkie Xl, who got the 1968 song on the Billboard charts in the early 2000s.
- 3/14/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This article first appeared as part of Jenelle Riley’s Acting Up newsletter – to subscribe for early content and weekly updates on all things acting, visit the Acting Up signup page.
Sometimes due to article lengths or just time, there are some fun tales from interviews and Q&As that don’t make their way into stories. So I’ve decided to include a round-up here. Enjoy!
The Accent in “Tár” Has Surprising Origins
If you’re not already aware, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a non-profit org that provides several resources and emergency assistance to SAG-AFTRA artists. It also hosts fantastic Q&As that really dive deep into the acting process and for the recent SAG Awards, organizers hosted several panels with contenders in different categories. I was honored to moderate a few, including one for the lead female actor in a film with nominees Ana de Armas (“Blonde”), Cate Blanchett...
Sometimes due to article lengths or just time, there are some fun tales from interviews and Q&As that don’t make their way into stories. So I’ve decided to include a round-up here. Enjoy!
The Accent in “Tár” Has Surprising Origins
If you’re not already aware, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a non-profit org that provides several resources and emergency assistance to SAG-AFTRA artists. It also hosts fantastic Q&As that really dive deep into the acting process and for the recent SAG Awards, organizers hosted several panels with contenders in different categories. I was honored to moderate a few, including one for the lead female actor in a film with nominees Ana de Armas (“Blonde”), Cate Blanchett...
- 3/7/2023
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
Elvis — nominated for eight Oscars including best picture — offers a bold look at the life of Elvis Presley while capturing the zeitgeist of the period.
But Jonathan Redmond and Matt Villa, Oscar-nominated editors and longtime collaborators of Baz Luhrmann, say the director was adamant that his movie, starring Austin Butler as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, would not be a conventional biographical film.
Luhrmann crafted a film that combines electrifying performances, drama and archival material while using Elvis’ manager, Colonel Parker (Tom Hanks), as a narrative device to tell the story. The editors say the experience was shaped by starting with 650 hours of principal photography and another 350 hours of archival material. Each performance was treated as an action set piece that told a different part of Presley’s story while showcasing the flamboyant singer; for instance, the film features Presley’s 1954 debut Louisiana Hayride performance, which helped launch his career.
But Jonathan Redmond and Matt Villa, Oscar-nominated editors and longtime collaborators of Baz Luhrmann, say the director was adamant that his movie, starring Austin Butler as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, would not be a conventional biographical film.
Luhrmann crafted a film that combines electrifying performances, drama and archival material while using Elvis’ manager, Colonel Parker (Tom Hanks), as a narrative device to tell the story. The editors say the experience was shaped by starting with 650 hours of principal photography and another 350 hours of archival material. Each performance was treated as an action set piece that told a different part of Presley’s story while showcasing the flamboyant singer; for instance, the film features Presley’s 1954 debut Louisiana Hayride performance, which helped launch his career.
- 3/4/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Joshua Jackson is a Canadian-American actor and producer who first gained attention as a child actor when he starred in the iconic teen drama series Dawson’s Creek. He has since gone on to star in other movies and television shows, such as The Affair, Shutter Island, Fringe, Cruel Intentions and Mighty Ducks.
Joshua Jackson. Depostiphotos
Jackson has earned international fame for his performances in both comedic and dramatic roles across multiple genres of film and television. His natural charisma and charm have been captivating audiences since his debut in 1995. He is well-known for his signature style of playing characters with an air of innocence yet having a strong moral compass.
In addition to acting, Jackson is also an accomplished producer. In 2018, he was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars for producing Big Little Lies. His other successful TV projects include Burning Love, White Famous and When We Rise.
Throughout his career,...
Joshua Jackson. Depostiphotos
Jackson has earned international fame for his performances in both comedic and dramatic roles across multiple genres of film and television. His natural charisma and charm have been captivating audiences since his debut in 1995. He is well-known for his signature style of playing characters with an air of innocence yet having a strong moral compass.
In addition to acting, Jackson is also an accomplished producer. In 2018, he was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars for producing Big Little Lies. His other successful TV projects include Burning Love, White Famous and When We Rise.
Throughout his career,...
- 3/1/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Elvis Presley‘s songs didn’t always make it to No. 1 even when they were five-star classics. For example, one song about a fad dance stopped “Can’t Help Falling in Love” from reaching the top position. Meanwhile, “Always on my Mind” didn’t even reach the top 10.
Elvis Presley | Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer 5. ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’
With the possible exception of “Blue Christmas,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love” is probably Elvis’ most famous song today. It’s been covered many times and appeared in numerous films. It’s so simple, but this delicate ballad manages to communicate the idea of love better than just about any other song.
Despite this, it didn’t manage to top the Billboard Hot 100. According to Stereogum, it was kept from the top position by “Peppermint Twist” by Joey Dee and the Starliters. Life isn’t fair.
4. ‘Bossa Nova Baby’
On one level,...
Elvis Presley | Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer 5. ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’
With the possible exception of “Blue Christmas,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love” is probably Elvis’ most famous song today. It’s been covered many times and appeared in numerous films. It’s so simple, but this delicate ballad manages to communicate the idea of love better than just about any other song.
Despite this, it didn’t manage to top the Billboard Hot 100. According to Stereogum, it was kept from the top position by “Peppermint Twist” by Joey Dee and the Starliters. Life isn’t fair.
4. ‘Bossa Nova Baby’
On one level,...
- 2/21/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Wynonna Judd has been rocked by the death of her friend, Lisa Marie Presley. While preparing for her upcoming tour, Et’s Rachel Smith spoke with the 58-year-old musician about the sudden passing of Lisa Marie. The day after Lisa Marie’s death, Wynonna shared a touching photo to Instagram of herself with the only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley.
“I was so shocked, and it kicked my butt because she’s 54 years old and I’m 58,” Wynonna tells Et. “And when you go through something like this, it’s just bizarre. It’s hard to comprehend.”
Et can confirm that Lisa Marie was laid to rest alongside her son, Benjamin Keough, in Graceland’s Meditation Garden. She died on Jan. 12 after going into cardiac arrest.
Wynonna, who lost her mother, Naomi Judd, to suicide in 2022, opened up about struggling with grief.
“I’m not one of those people that says,...
“I was so shocked, and it kicked my butt because she’s 54 years old and I’m 58,” Wynonna tells Et. “And when you go through something like this, it’s just bizarre. It’s hard to comprehend.”
Et can confirm that Lisa Marie was laid to rest alongside her son, Benjamin Keough, in Graceland’s Meditation Garden. She died on Jan. 12 after going into cardiac arrest.
Wynonna, who lost her mother, Naomi Judd, to suicide in 2022, opened up about struggling with grief.
“I’m not one of those people that says,...
- 1/23/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
In this era of so-called peak TV, television networks, cable channels, and streaming services continue to disgorge a head-spinning array of content on a seemingly daily basis. Watching all this content is simply a physical impossibility for one person. Given the sheer volume of television shows competing for viewers' attention, it's not surprising that a select few shows will inevitably rise to the top while others face the cruel axe of cancellation.
Yet this has always been the case since not every TV series deserves to become a hit. However, there have also been many shows that were high-quality but never quite managed to find the audiences that they should have.
This is particularly true when it comes to the situation comedy, which is a genre that dates back to the earliest days of television and has remained a staple with viewers. Some sitcoms, such as "Friends," "Seinfeld," and "The Office,...
Yet this has always been the case since not every TV series deserves to become a hit. However, there have also been many shows that were high-quality but never quite managed to find the audiences that they should have.
This is particularly true when it comes to the situation comedy, which is a genre that dates back to the earliest days of television and has remained a staple with viewers. Some sitcoms, such as "Friends," "Seinfeld," and "The Office,...
- 12/24/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- Slash Film
Helen Slayton-Hughes, the actress best known for playing Ethel Beavers on “Parks and Recreation,” died Wednesday, according to a post on her official Facebook page. She was 92.
“To the friends and fans of our beloved Helen, Helen passed away last night,” read the caption accompanying a montage video of her life and work. “Her pain has ended but her fierce spirit lives on. Thank you for the love and support of her and her work. Rest sweet one.…”
With a stage and screen career spanning more than 200 credits, Slayton-Hughes enjoyed dozens of scene-stealing turns throughout her 40-year career. From 2011 to 2015, she appeared on “Parks and Rec” as the chaotic court stenographer Ethel Beavers. The character was so beloved that Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt’s characters adopt her as their grandmother.
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Plaza paid tribute to Slayton-Hughes in an Instagram post.
“To the friends and fans of our beloved Helen, Helen passed away last night,” read the caption accompanying a montage video of her life and work. “Her pain has ended but her fierce spirit lives on. Thank you for the love and support of her and her work. Rest sweet one.…”
With a stage and screen career spanning more than 200 credits, Slayton-Hughes enjoyed dozens of scene-stealing turns throughout her 40-year career. From 2011 to 2015, she appeared on “Parks and Rec” as the chaotic court stenographer Ethel Beavers. The character was so beloved that Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt’s characters adopt her as their grandmother.
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Plaza paid tribute to Slayton-Hughes in an Instagram post.
- 12/10/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Helen Slayton-Hughes, best known for playing Ethel Beavers on “Parks and Recreation,” has died. She was 92.
Her family confirmed the news on Facebook, writing, “Helen passed away last night. Her pain has ended but her fierce spirit lives on. Thank you for the love and support of her and her work.”
A video montage posted to the actor’s account reads, “To our beloved Helen… you always made us laugh. Thank you for the love and laughter. You inspired us all by living your dream until the end. Rest now, our sweet Helen. We know the laughter will continue wherever you are.”
The video also features photos of Slayton-Hughes alongside some of the actor’s quotes, including, “The universe is getting ready for a big project: preparing for my departure.”
Born in 1930, Slayton-Hughes earned her first Hollywood credit at age 50, in the 1980 film “Mafia on the Bounty.” She would go...
Her family confirmed the news on Facebook, writing, “Helen passed away last night. Her pain has ended but her fierce spirit lives on. Thank you for the love and support of her and her work.”
A video montage posted to the actor’s account reads, “To our beloved Helen… you always made us laugh. Thank you for the love and laughter. You inspired us all by living your dream until the end. Rest now, our sweet Helen. We know the laughter will continue wherever you are.”
The video also features photos of Slayton-Hughes alongside some of the actor’s quotes, including, “The universe is getting ready for a big project: preparing for my departure.”
Born in 1930, Slayton-Hughes earned her first Hollywood credit at age 50, in the 1980 film “Mafia on the Bounty.” She would go...
- 12/9/2022
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Baz Luhrmann Confirms Plans to Release ‘Elvis’ Concert Cut with Austin Butler’s Onstage Performances
Baz Luhrmann knows that fans have a “Burning Love” for Austin Butler’s performance as Elvis Presley.
The “Elvis” director confirmed to IndieWire at the 2022 Gotham Awards that there eventually will be a concert cut of the musical biopic.
“It’s a directors’ assembly. It’s not a cut. There’s a whole lot of material that adds up to four hours, but I have gone on record now to say not today, not tomorrow, but at some point I would do [it],” Luhrmann said. “Because Austin did his concerts full out. He did all the numbers. Austin just did it and it was an out of body experience to watch him do those full concerts, so one day I will cut those full concerts together.”
Luhrmann continued, “We just had all the cameras. [Cinematographer] Mandy Walker even got the lenses reproduced from the ’60s and ’70s and ’80s to match exactly everything.
The “Elvis” director confirmed to IndieWire at the 2022 Gotham Awards that there eventually will be a concert cut of the musical biopic.
“It’s a directors’ assembly. It’s not a cut. There’s a whole lot of material that adds up to four hours, but I have gone on record now to say not today, not tomorrow, but at some point I would do [it],” Luhrmann said. “Because Austin did his concerts full out. He did all the numbers. Austin just did it and it was an out of body experience to watch him do those full concerts, so one day I will cut those full concerts together.”
Luhrmann continued, “We just had all the cameras. [Cinematographer] Mandy Walker even got the lenses reproduced from the ’60s and ’70s and ’80s to match exactly everything.
- 11/29/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson and Vincent Perella
- Indiewire
Ashley McBryde has a little game she sometimes plays when she’s out at a bar and there’s music in the background.
“Let’s say [the Chicks’] ‘Goodbye Earl’ or something is on, and I’ll go, ‘Ok, who wrote it? I’ll buy you a beer,’” she says. “They’re like, ‘I don’t know.’ I’m like, ‘Dennis Linde!’”
Longtime fans of country music will recognize Linde’s name — the songwriter, who died in 2006, amassed an enviable run of popular hits in his career. In addition to the beloved Chicks’ song,...
“Let’s say [the Chicks’] ‘Goodbye Earl’ or something is on, and I’ll go, ‘Ok, who wrote it? I’ll buy you a beer,’” she says. “They’re like, ‘I don’t know.’ I’m like, ‘Dennis Linde!’”
Longtime fans of country music will recognize Linde’s name — the songwriter, who died in 2006, amassed an enviable run of popular hits in his career. In addition to the beloved Chicks’ song,...
- 9/30/2022
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
“Dancing with the Stars” got off to a strong start in its September 19 debut on the Disney+ streaming platform, where the long-running reality show moved from its original home on ABC. Sixteen celebrities performed, but only 15 survived as model and actor Jason Lewis was the first to get the axe after landing in the bottom two with “Real Housewives” star Teresa Giudice based on the combination of judges’ scores and viewer votes. So how did the remaining contestants do on “Elvis Night” on September 26, and who was next on the chopping block? Follow along below with our minute-by-minute live blog of all the action from “Dancing with the Stars” “Elvis Night.”
See‘Dancing with the Stars” Elvis Night will feature several jives (duh)
Dancing the Viennese waltz on tonight’s show were fitness model Joseph Baena (performed to “If I Can Dream”), meteorologist Sam Champion (“Heartbreak Hotel”), and “Bachelorette” star...
See‘Dancing with the Stars” Elvis Night will feature several jives (duh)
Dancing the Viennese waltz on tonight’s show were fitness model Joseph Baena (performed to “If I Can Dream”), meteorologist Sam Champion (“Heartbreak Hotel”), and “Bachelorette” star...
- 9/26/2022
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
There’ll be a little less conversation and a little more action on the dance floor on “Dancing with the Stars” on Monday. It’s Elvis Night on Week 2 and the remaining 15 couples will all perform to a track by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
The night will be divided into three chronological acts, representing distinct periods of Elvis Presley‘s career: his early days in rock, his foray into acting and his Las Vegas residency. The featured dance styles will be Viennese waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, rumba, tango and of course, the jive.
See the full list below.
Joseph Baena and Daniella Karagach: Viennese waltz (“If I Can Dream”)
Selma Blair and Sasha Farber: jive (“Jailhouse Rock”)
Wayne Brady and Witney Carson: jive (“Burning Love”)
Sam Champion and Cheryl Burke: Viennese waltz (“Heartbreak Hotel”)
Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas: quickstep (“Bossa Nova Baby”)
Heidi D’Amelio...
The night will be divided into three chronological acts, representing distinct periods of Elvis Presley‘s career: his early days in rock, his foray into acting and his Las Vegas residency. The featured dance styles will be Viennese waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, rumba, tango and of course, the jive.
See the full list below.
Joseph Baena and Daniella Karagach: Viennese waltz (“If I Can Dream”)
Selma Blair and Sasha Farber: jive (“Jailhouse Rock”)
Wayne Brady and Witney Carson: jive (“Burning Love”)
Sam Champion and Cheryl Burke: Viennese waltz (“Heartbreak Hotel”)
Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas: quickstep (“Bossa Nova Baby”)
Heidi D’Amelio...
- 9/23/2022
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Poster for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 31 (Photo Courtesy of Disney+)
The 15 remaining Dancing with the Stars couples will be dancing to “Burning Love,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Heartbreak Hotel” – among other classic Elvis hits – on the September 25, 2022 episode. Season 31 of the dancing competition marks the first season to air on Disney+ and the first show to ever air episodes live on the streaming service.
Episodes premiere each Monday at 8pm Et/5pm Pt. Voting is open during each episode’s livestream at disneyplus.com/vote.
Disney+ released the following details of the special “Elvis Night” episode:
The professional dancers will kick off “Elvis Night” with a high-energy performance to “Also Sprach Zarathustra” / “Don’t Be Cruel” choreographed by Jemel McWilliams. The evening will be split into three chronological acts, each exploring a different period of Elvis’s career: from his early days in rock music, through his Hollywood era on the big screen,...
The 15 remaining Dancing with the Stars couples will be dancing to “Burning Love,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Heartbreak Hotel” – among other classic Elvis hits – on the September 25, 2022 episode. Season 31 of the dancing competition marks the first season to air on Disney+ and the first show to ever air episodes live on the streaming service.
Episodes premiere each Monday at 8pm Et/5pm Pt. Voting is open during each episode’s livestream at disneyplus.com/vote.
Disney+ released the following details of the special “Elvis Night” episode:
The professional dancers will kick off “Elvis Night” with a high-energy performance to “Also Sprach Zarathustra” / “Don’t Be Cruel” choreographed by Jemel McWilliams. The evening will be split into three chronological acts, each exploring a different period of Elvis’s career: from his early days in rock music, through his Hollywood era on the big screen,...
- 9/21/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
At the Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Biarritz, Studiocanal revealed further sales on its high-budget sci-fi thriller “Infiniti,” produced by Empreinte Digitale and Federation Entertainment Belgium, as well as a raft of sales on other Canal+ Creation Originale drama series.
The show has already sold to more than 60 territories internationally, including Spain, Portugal and Latin America. It has now been acquired by AMC Networks International, Sbs (Australia), Now Studio (Hong Kong), TV2 (Norway), Nova (Greece), Go3 (Baltics), Hot(Israel) and Telus (English speaking Canada). More deals are in the pipeline.
“Infiniti” blends a sci-fi crime thriller with political intrigue and a classic love story woven through, as well as echoes of the current global space race.
It begins with the crew at the International Space Station suffering a terrible accident. A few scenes later, in Kazakhstan, Isaak Turgun, a Kazakh cop, discovers a wax-covered decapitated body. The body belongs to an American astronaut,...
The show has already sold to more than 60 territories internationally, including Spain, Portugal and Latin America. It has now been acquired by AMC Networks International, Sbs (Australia), Now Studio (Hong Kong), TV2 (Norway), Nova (Greece), Go3 (Baltics), Hot(Israel) and Telus (English speaking Canada). More deals are in the pipeline.
“Infiniti” blends a sci-fi crime thriller with political intrigue and a classic love story woven through, as well as echoes of the current global space race.
It begins with the crew at the International Space Station suffering a terrible accident. A few scenes later, in Kazakhstan, Isaak Turgun, a Kazakh cop, discovers a wax-covered decapitated body. The body belongs to an American astronaut,...
- 9/5/2022
- by Trinidad Barleycorn
- Variety Film + TV
Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” is now streaming on HBO Max, complete with a star-studded cast, glittery and glamorous sets and a flamboyant soundtrack to match. Austin Butler, who stars as the King of Rock and Roll, sang quite a few Elvis songs himself (mixed with the vocals of The King himself).
But as is customary with a Baz Luhrmann film, the songs in “Elvis” aren’t exactly straightforward. The soundtrack features a number of contemporary artists incorporating various Elvis songs into new work, such as like Swae Lee and Dilpo sampling “That’s All Right” for their new song “Tupelo Shuffle” and CeeLo Green and Eminem using the opening of “Jailhouse Rock” in their “The King and I.” Kacey Musgraves lays her velvety voice over “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and Stevie Nicks and Chris Isaak sing “Cotton Candy Land.” Still other artists like Doja Cat came up with songs like “Vegas,...
But as is customary with a Baz Luhrmann film, the songs in “Elvis” aren’t exactly straightforward. The soundtrack features a number of contemporary artists incorporating various Elvis songs into new work, such as like Swae Lee and Dilpo sampling “That’s All Right” for their new song “Tupelo Shuffle” and CeeLo Green and Eminem using the opening of “Jailhouse Rock” in their “The King and I.” Kacey Musgraves lays her velvety voice over “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and Stevie Nicks and Chris Isaak sing “Cotton Candy Land.” Still other artists like Doja Cat came up with songs like “Vegas,...
- 9/4/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
No discussion of Baz Luhrmann’s films – and his maximalist, hyper-sensory style – is complete without mentioning their equally more-is-more approach to music. With the help of his longtime music supervisor Anton Monsted (who started out as his assistant on 1996’s “Romeo + Juliet”), the Australian director has become synonymous with era-defying, genre-compounding pop soundtracks that infuse his films’ historical settings with contemporary sensibilities.
That trademark first emerged in the 90’s-grunge soundtrack of “Romeo + Juliet” and eventually evolved into the mash-up mania of this year’s “Elvis.” Like “The Great Gatsby” and “Moulin Rouge!” before it, the box office hit blends the King’s classic tunes with reimagined and original songs by some of today’s biggest artists.
In honor of Luhrmann’s latest, TheWrap presents a ranking of his films by soundtrack. (Note: “Australia” and “Strictly Ballroom” do not have long enough soundtracks to merit inclusion.)
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That trademark first emerged in the 90’s-grunge soundtrack of “Romeo + Juliet” and eventually evolved into the mash-up mania of this year’s “Elvis.” Like “The Great Gatsby” and “Moulin Rouge!” before it, the box office hit blends the King’s classic tunes with reimagined and original songs by some of today’s biggest artists.
In honor of Luhrmann’s latest, TheWrap presents a ranking of his films by soundtrack. (Note: “Australia” and “Strictly Ballroom” do not have long enough soundtracks to merit inclusion.)
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- 7/1/2022
- by Dessi Gomez, Harper Lambert, Natalie Oganesyan, Charna Flam and Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
This review of “Elvis” was first published May 25, 2022, after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
Can we just admit that if Baz Luhrmann were Elvis, he’d be the Vegas Elvis? Not the lean and feral Early Elvis, or the bored Movie Elvis or the sluggish and bloated Late Elvis. He’d be that early-Vegas Elvis, spangled and prone to excess but also capable of being damned exciting. “If I Can Dream,” “Burning Love” and the epochal “Suspicious Minds” — he’d be that Elvis.
The problem with Luhrmann, though, is one that at times rubs off on Luhrmann’s “Elvis.” The Australian director also has a lot of Colonel Tom Parker in him. Parker was a showman, to be sure, a former carny who managed Elvis and steered him on a path where profit always took precedence over artistry. And as Col. Parker says many times during “Elvis,” “All showmen are snowmen.
Can we just admit that if Baz Luhrmann were Elvis, he’d be the Vegas Elvis? Not the lean and feral Early Elvis, or the bored Movie Elvis or the sluggish and bloated Late Elvis. He’d be that early-Vegas Elvis, spangled and prone to excess but also capable of being damned exciting. “If I Can Dream,” “Burning Love” and the epochal “Suspicious Minds” — he’d be that Elvis.
The problem with Luhrmann, though, is one that at times rubs off on Luhrmann’s “Elvis.” The Australian director also has a lot of Colonel Tom Parker in him. Parker was a showman, to be sure, a former carny who managed Elvis and steered him on a path where profit always took precedence over artistry. And as Col. Parker says many times during “Elvis,” “All showmen are snowmen.
- 6/23/2022
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Miramax comedy “Old Dads,” the directorial debut for Bill Burr, who will also star in the film, has made nine additions to its cast, The Wrap has exclusively learned.
Jackie Tohn (“Glow”), Miles Robbins (“Halloween”), Rachael Harris (“Lucifer”), Dash McCloud (“Candy”), Justin Miles (“The Walking Dead”), Natasha Leggero (“Burning Love”), Katrina Bowden (“30 Rock”), Josh Brener (“Silicon Valley”) and Rory Scovel (“Physical”) have joined the cast for “Old Dads.”
“Old Dads” centers on a middle-aged father, Jack (Burr), and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
They will appear in the comedy alongside Burr, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine, Katie Aselton and Reign Edwards.
Burr is set to make his feature directorial debut and also co-wrote the script with Ben Tishler.
Jackie Tohn (“Glow”), Miles Robbins (“Halloween”), Rachael Harris (“Lucifer”), Dash McCloud (“Candy”), Justin Miles (“The Walking Dead”), Natasha Leggero (“Burning Love”), Katrina Bowden (“30 Rock”), Josh Brener (“Silicon Valley”) and Rory Scovel (“Physical”) have joined the cast for “Old Dads.”
“Old Dads” centers on a middle-aged father, Jack (Burr), and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.
They will appear in the comedy alongside Burr, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine, Katie Aselton and Reign Edwards.
Burr is set to make his feature directorial debut and also co-wrote the script with Ben Tishler.
- 3/31/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
The fifth edition will see the TV festival return to its original springtime slot to run alongside MipTV.
French Oscar-winning director Xavier De Lestrade’s investigative thriller The Inside Game, Seeds Of Wrath and Danish bio-series The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen are among the 10 new series selected for competition in the upcoming edition of French TV festival Canneseries (April 1-6).
The fifth edition sees the event return its traditional springtime slot coinciding with the MipTV content market (April 4-6), after the festival moved to September in 2021 due to the Covid-pandemic.
Political thriller The Inside Game, Seeds Of Wrath stars Alix Poisson...
French Oscar-winning director Xavier De Lestrade’s investigative thriller The Inside Game, Seeds Of Wrath and Danish bio-series The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen are among the 10 new series selected for competition in the upcoming edition of French TV festival Canneseries (April 1-6).
The fifth edition sees the event return its traditional springtime slot coinciding with the MipTV content market (April 4-6), after the festival moved to September in 2021 due to the Covid-pandemic.
Political thriller The Inside Game, Seeds Of Wrath stars Alix Poisson...
- 3/8/2022
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
Paramount Plus’ “Halo,” a makeover of the massive video game hit by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin TV and 343 Industries, will open this year’s Canneseries.
In other potential highlights, Gillian Anderson will be on hand to receive the Variety Icon Award. Canneseries Artistic Director Albin Lewi praised Gillian Anderson for delivering 10 “edgy” and iconic roles that have helped to redefine the drama landscape, and for being a symbol of “this golden age of series.” “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney will pick up the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award, the French TV festival announced Tuesday March 8 in Paris, unveiling its 2022 lineup.
“Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-huyk producer Yeon Kim-ji will be in Cannes for a South Korea Focus.
Main growth at 2022’s Cannesseries will be in industry terms, said Canneseries Managing Director Benoit Louvet. The festival will stage its 4th Vivendi-backed Talent Unlimited writers residencies and 3rd Canneseries Writers Club, with...
In other potential highlights, Gillian Anderson will be on hand to receive the Variety Icon Award. Canneseries Artistic Director Albin Lewi praised Gillian Anderson for delivering 10 “edgy” and iconic roles that have helped to redefine the drama landscape, and for being a symbol of “this golden age of series.” “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney will pick up the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award, the French TV festival announced Tuesday March 8 in Paris, unveiling its 2022 lineup.
“Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-huyk producer Yeon Kim-ji will be in Cannes for a South Korea Focus.
Main growth at 2022’s Cannesseries will be in industry terms, said Canneseries Managing Director Benoit Louvet. The festival will stage its 4th Vivendi-backed Talent Unlimited writers residencies and 3rd Canneseries Writers Club, with...
- 3/8/2022
- by John Hopewell and Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Emmy- and DGA Award-winning actor, director, writer and producer Ben Stiller, and his production company Red Hour have inked with UTA in all areas. Stiller was previously with WME. This marks a return for Stiller to UTA, the firm having repped him earlier in his career.
The actor and filmmaker counts $3 billion at the WW box office. His credits include major feature franchises such as Meet the Parents and Night at the Museum, the animated Madagascar films, the cult comedy Zoolander, and critically acclaimed arthouse hits such as The Royal Tenenbaums and Flirting With Disaster, and Noah Baumbach’s Greenberg, While We’re Young and Netflix’s The Meyerowitz Stories, in addition to the hit comedies There’s Something About Mary and the Oscar nominated Tropic Thunder, which he starred in, directed, co-wrote, and produced under his production company, Red Hour.
Stiller is currently in post on the Apple+ workplace thriller, Severance,...
The actor and filmmaker counts $3 billion at the WW box office. His credits include major feature franchises such as Meet the Parents and Night at the Museum, the animated Madagascar films, the cult comedy Zoolander, and critically acclaimed arthouse hits such as The Royal Tenenbaums and Flirting With Disaster, and Noah Baumbach’s Greenberg, While We’re Young and Netflix’s The Meyerowitz Stories, in addition to the hit comedies There’s Something About Mary and the Oscar nominated Tropic Thunder, which he starred in, directed, co-wrote, and produced under his production company, Red Hour.
Stiller is currently in post on the Apple+ workplace thriller, Severance,...
- 10/11/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Emmy- and DGA award-winning actor and filmmaker Ben Stiller has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. Stiller was represented by the agency earlier in his career and returns from WME.
The multi-hyphenate entertainer has earned nearly $3 billion at the box office thanks to major feature franchises such as “Meet the Parents” and “Night at the Museum,” the animated “Madagascar” films, plus hit comedies like “Zoolander,” “There’s Something About Mary” and “Tropic Thunder,” which he starred in, directed, co-wrote, and produced under his production company, Red Hour. Stiller has also starred in critically acclaimed arthouse hits such as “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Flirting With Disaster,” Noah Baumbach’s “Greenberg,” “While We’re Young” and “The Meyerowitz Stories.”
UTA will also rep Stiller’s Red Hour production banner, which he launched in 1998. The company has produced a wide range of film and television projects with major studios and networks including Netflix, Disney,...
The multi-hyphenate entertainer has earned nearly $3 billion at the box office thanks to major feature franchises such as “Meet the Parents” and “Night at the Museum,” the animated “Madagascar” films, plus hit comedies like “Zoolander,” “There’s Something About Mary” and “Tropic Thunder,” which he starred in, directed, co-wrote, and produced under his production company, Red Hour. Stiller has also starred in critically acclaimed arthouse hits such as “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Flirting With Disaster,” Noah Baumbach’s “Greenberg,” “While We’re Young” and “The Meyerowitz Stories.”
UTA will also rep Stiller’s Red Hour production banner, which he launched in 1998. The company has produced a wide range of film and television projects with major studios and networks including Netflix, Disney,...
- 10/11/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Comedy writer-producer Erica Oyama (Young Rock) has signed a three-year overall deal with Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. Under the pact, Oyama will develop and produce projects for the studio, run by Erin Underhill, aimed at a variety of platforms.
Oyama most recently was a co-executive producer on the first season of Universal TV’s breakout NBC comedy series Young Rock.
“When I was growing up in Alabama my dream was to become a cashier at Piggly Wiggly,” said Oyama. “I feel like this deal might be even cooler than that! I’ve loved working with Jim, Erin and the Utv team the past few years. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to continue collaborating with such supportive, fun people.”
Sasid Jim Donnelly, EVP Comedy at Universal Television: “We’re ecstatic that we’ve finally convinced Erica to hit pause on her true dream of...
Oyama most recently was a co-executive producer on the first season of Universal TV’s breakout NBC comedy series Young Rock.
“When I was growing up in Alabama my dream was to become a cashier at Piggly Wiggly,” said Oyama. “I feel like this deal might be even cooler than that! I’ve loved working with Jim, Erin and the Utv team the past few years. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to continue collaborating with such supportive, fun people.”
Sasid Jim Donnelly, EVP Comedy at Universal Television: “We’re ecstatic that we’ve finally convinced Erica to hit pause on her true dream of...
- 7/19/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Joe Lo Truglio is making his feature directorial debut with the horror movie Outpost which will begin production on Monday, July 11. The actor, writer and producer bills the pic as a “nightmare on a mountain, about a woman fighting demons – and the demons are winning.”
Joining Beth Dover (Orange Is The New Black) is an ensemble cast that includes Dylan Baker, Becky Ann Baker, Dallas Roberts, Ta’Rea Campbell, and Ato Essandoh.
Lifelong horror fan Lo Truglio says, “It seemed like the perfect time to pivot and do something I’ve wanted to do since I was thirteen: make a scary movie. And to do it with friends, new and old – that’s the dream. We’re lucky.”
Lo Truglio produces alongside Kara Baker (Zola) and Joe Mortimer.
Joining Beth Dover (Orange Is The New Black) is an ensemble cast that includes Dylan Baker, Becky Ann Baker, Dallas Roberts, Ta’Rea Campbell, and Ato Essandoh.
Lifelong horror fan Lo Truglio says, “It seemed like the perfect time to pivot and do something I’ve wanted to do since I was thirteen: make a scary movie. And to do it with friends, new and old – that’s the dream. We’re lucky.”
Lo Truglio produces alongside Kara Baker (Zola) and Joe Mortimer.
- 7/8/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Kelly Clarkson has a message for her love’s new lover. Clarkson and her house band Y’all covered Adele’s “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” on Tuesday’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show”. The performance was part of Clarkson’s “Kellyoke” segment. Related: Kelly Clarkson Is On Fire With Cover Of Elvis Presley’s ‘Burning Love’ “Send...
- 4/27/2021
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
A reboot of ’80s series “Kate & Allie” from Erica Oyama and Nahnatchka Khan has received a put pilot order at NBC.
Here’s the logline for their version, straight from NBC: “An updated take about two best friends raising their kids together in one household. Like sister wives, only they don’t have to pretend to love the same man with bad hair. Through their unconventional arrangement, the two prove romance isn’t necessary to be a successful woman and mother.”
The original “Kate & Allie” aired from 1984 to 1989 and starred Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin, respectively, in the title roles. The logline for that one was a lot more to the point: “Two divorced mothers and their children share an apartment.”
In 1984 and 1985, Curtin won back-to-back Emmys for her role. She would be nominated twice more. The show itself was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series three times,...
Here’s the logline for their version, straight from NBC: “An updated take about two best friends raising their kids together in one household. Like sister wives, only they don’t have to pretend to love the same man with bad hair. Through their unconventional arrangement, the two prove romance isn’t necessary to be a successful woman and mother.”
The original “Kate & Allie” aired from 1984 to 1989 and starred Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin, respectively, in the title roles. The logline for that one was a lot more to the point: “Two divorced mothers and their children share an apartment.”
In 1984 and 1985, Curtin won back-to-back Emmys for her role. She would be nominated twice more. The show itself was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series three times,...
- 1/29/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
When Italian sales company True Colours launched from Rome’s Mia market five years ago, international prospects for cinema Italiano titles that were not directed by a handful of name auteurs, such as Nanni Moretti, Matteo Garrone and Paolo Sorrentino, had gotten rather dim.
Italian cinema was being sold around the world mostly by foreign sales outfits that had become the preferred global channel for many of Italy’s producers, partly because they provided minimum guarantees that helped close their budgets and that local sellers could not afford. The problem was that lots of exportable Italian product was being overlooked.
“There was a gap,” says veteran distributor-producer Andrea Occhipinti, head of Lucky Red. As a producer, Occhipinti adds, he was unhappy with how his movies were being handled internationally by non-Italian companies. So in 2015 Lucky Red joined forces with production company Indigo Film (“The Great Beauty”) and they formed True Colours.
Italian cinema was being sold around the world mostly by foreign sales outfits that had become the preferred global channel for many of Italy’s producers, partly because they provided minimum guarantees that helped close their budgets and that local sellers could not afford. The problem was that lots of exportable Italian product was being overlooked.
“There was a gap,” says veteran distributor-producer Andrea Occhipinti, head of Lucky Red. As a producer, Occhipinti adds, he was unhappy with how his movies were being handled internationally by non-Italian companies. So in 2015 Lucky Red joined forces with production company Indigo Film (“The Great Beauty”) and they formed True Colours.
- 11/9/2020
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
The fourth series of Call My Agent will close the festival.
Dutch actresses Halina Reijn and Carice van Houten’s new drama Red Light and UK supernatural comedy horror tale Truth Seekers are among 10 upcoming series due to compete in the third edition of Canneseries which is taking place as a hybrid event from October 9 to 14.
The annual television festival was originally set to run last April alongside Miptv until the content market cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The festival was rescheduled for October to run alongside MIPCOM instead, which has since moved online due to ongoing health concerns around the virus.
Dutch actresses Halina Reijn and Carice van Houten’s new drama Red Light and UK supernatural comedy horror tale Truth Seekers are among 10 upcoming series due to compete in the third edition of Canneseries which is taking place as a hybrid event from October 9 to 14.
The annual television festival was originally set to run last April alongside Miptv until the content market cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The festival was rescheduled for October to run alongside MIPCOM instead, which has since moved online due to ongoing health concerns around the virus.
- 9/22/2020
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
Longtime producer Stuart Cornfeld, 67, died June 26 of cancer, but left a mark on Hollywood with collaborations with iconic directors and a run of hit movies dating back to 1980.
As a film student at the AFI Conservatory in the 1970s he worked with Anne Bancroft, who went on to introduce him to Mel Brooks. Cornfeld was an assistant on Brooks’ 1977 comedy “High Anxiety,” and the two men teamed as executive producers on David Lynch’s 1980 “The Elephant Man.”
Cornfeld went on to produce David Cronenberg’s “The Fly,” which put the Canadian body-horror master on the map. Cornfeld also produced Steven Soderbergh’s “Kafka,” the young filmmaker’s first movie after the 1989 indie sensation “Sex, Lies, and Videotape,” Guillermo del Toro’s “Mimic,” and the Vince Gilligan-scripted “Wilder Napalm.”
But Cornfeld’s closest collaboration was with filmmaker and actor Ben Stiller, with whom he launched Red Hour Productions and turned...
As a film student at the AFI Conservatory in the 1970s he worked with Anne Bancroft, who went on to introduce him to Mel Brooks. Cornfeld was an assistant on Brooks’ 1977 comedy “High Anxiety,” and the two men teamed as executive producers on David Lynch’s 1980 “The Elephant Man.”
Cornfeld went on to produce David Cronenberg’s “The Fly,” which put the Canadian body-horror master on the map. Cornfeld also produced Steven Soderbergh’s “Kafka,” the young filmmaker’s first movie after the 1989 indie sensation “Sex, Lies, and Videotape,” Guillermo del Toro’s “Mimic,” and the Vince Gilligan-scripted “Wilder Napalm.”
But Cornfeld’s closest collaboration was with filmmaker and actor Ben Stiller, with whom he launched Red Hour Productions and turned...
- 6/27/2020
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
The cult film VOD platform Spamflix has launched a new worldwide app, available now for mobile and smart TV compatible. Via the app users can browse, rent and stream from the full catalog, which includes a wide range of feature and short films from around the globe.
Visit spamflix.com/app.do for more information, or available directly on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Spamflix was founded in 2018 by Markus Duffner, a project manager at the Locarno Film Festival and Julia Duarte, former producer of São Paulo International Film Festival. Called ‘Netflix for Cult Film Fans’ by Geek Spin the bulk of Spamflix’s library consists of hard to find and lesser-seen genre titles, many of which garnered acclaim on the festival circuit only to land without significant distribution.
A treasure trove for cult film enthusiasts that has a specialty focus on black comedy and adult animation, the new...
Visit spamflix.com/app.do for more information, or available directly on Google Play and the Apple Store.
Spamflix was founded in 2018 by Markus Duffner, a project manager at the Locarno Film Festival and Julia Duarte, former producer of São Paulo International Film Festival. Called ‘Netflix for Cult Film Fans’ by Geek Spin the bulk of Spamflix’s library consists of hard to find and lesser-seen genre titles, many of which garnered acclaim on the festival circuit only to land without significant distribution.
A treasure trove for cult film enthusiasts that has a specialty focus on black comedy and adult animation, the new...
- 5/14/2020
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
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