Tag: Hairspray
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Which Actors Have Appeared in the Most National Film Registry Movies?
The National Film Registry (Nfr), which seeks to preserve “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” American films in their original state, was created in 1988 in response to the relatively new practice of altering films, such as editing them for television broadcasts and colorizing black and white films. Each year, the public nominates thousands of films…
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John Travolta Wanted His Hairspray Appearance To Have One Key Difference From Divine’s
When you first saw John Travolta as Edna Turnblad in the 2007 musical movie “Hairspray,” did you recognize him? It’s okay if you didn’t — in fact, that’s exactly what the actor was going for. Travolta wanted Edna to feel like a woman, rather than a man in drag. Casting a man in this role…
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‘Iron Man,’ ‘Little Mermaid’ and ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Added to National Film Registry
Marvel’s original superhero blockbuster “Iron Man,” Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal’s classic romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally” have been selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.Every year, the Librarian of Congress names 25 motion pictures that are at least 10 years old and register as “culturally, historically or…
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‘Disenchanted’ Teaser: Amy Adams Returns as Princess Giselle for ‘Enchanted’ Sequel
The Anaheim Convention Center melted into the magical land of Andalasia on Friday, when the first teaser for “Disenchanted” — the long-awaited sequel to Kevin Lima’s 2007 fantasy musical “Enchanted” — debuted to press and fans attending the annual convention D23 in Southern California.Set 15 years after the events of the first film, “Disenchanted” sees…
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‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ Stage Musical with ‘Glee’ Star Matthew Morrison is Coming to NBC
Following in the footsteps of Peter Pan, Grease, A Christmas Story, Hairspray, and The Sound of Music, another stage musical is coming to network television this holiday season. This time, it’s an adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!, inspired by the classic story How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Glee star Matthew Morrison in…
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Oscar Winning Mariela Besuievsky, Nacho Alvarez Talk Toronto, San Sebastian-Bound ‘My Heart Goes Boom!’
While the pandemic has reduced film festivals’ capacity to showcase new work, an all-singing all-dancing Spanish-Italian number has been selected for two.“Explota Explota” (“My Heart Goes Boom!”), the assured debut feature of music promo and commercials director Nacho Álvarez, will receive an Rtve Gala Screening at the San Sebastian Festival next week and has also…
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Hollywood Remembers Craig Zadan: Kevin Bacon, Neil Patrick Harris And Others Pay Tribute To Prolific Producer
Refresh for updates Hollywood figures and celebrities took to Twitter to honor prolific producer Craig Zadan, who died Tuesday after complications following shoulder replacement surgery. Zadan is known for championing musical theater and produced Oscar telecasts as well as the Academy Award-winning film adaptation of the musical Chicago. He is also known for bringing live…
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First Look at Taraji P. Henson in ‘What Men Want’
Taraji P. Henson shows off her funny side in the first trailer for comedy ‘What Men Want.’The movie is a gender-reversed take on the 2000 hit ‘What Women Want,’ which starred Mel Gibson and centered on a chauvinistic executive who gains the ability to hear what women are really thinking.In the upcoming movie, Henson plays…