Tag: West Side Story
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2022 Oscars Red Carpet: Vanessa Hudgens, Saniyya Sidney and More (Updating Live)
The red carpet has commenced on Hollywood’s biggest night of the year. The 94th Academy Awards kick off Sunday evening at the Dolby Theatre and nominees are dazzling before the show. Among those nominated, Variety highlighted Ariana DeBose, Kristen Stewart and Jessica Chastain as some of the year’s best dressed. Previous appearances this season included…
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34 Movies Rejected by the Oscars in 2022
Note: This story was published on February 9. It has since been updated.While the Oscar nominations can be predicted more or less — aside from the annual head-turning snubs and surprises — one thing remains certain: The Academy will never, ever recognize all the films that deserve awards attention.In years past, “Uncut Gems,” “I’m Thinking…
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Why West Side Story should win the best picture Oscar
Steven Spielberg’s joyous musical remake is a virtuoso piece of film-making that transcends the problematic politics of the originalOf the many inspirations that can be taken from the 2021 adaptation of West Side Story, one ought to be to start with a bang. So here’s an endorsement from Guillermo del Toro. “Wss is intoxicating, Heisenberg-level…
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‘Coda,’ ‘Encanto’ and ‘West Side Story’ Among Casting Society Artios Awards Winners
“Coda,” “Encanto” and “West Side Story” were received top honors at the 37th annual Artios Awards.The Casting Society honors excellence in casting across feature films, television and theater. The organization held a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, also celebrating its 40th anniversary.To kick off the virtual ceremony, a montage commemorating the anniversary as shown, demonstrating the…
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It Looks Like Rachel Zegler Is Going To The Oscars … As A Presenter
Less than 48 hours after it became public knowledge that “West Side Story” ingénue Rachel Zegler was not invited to the Academy Awards, the 20-year-old star of the Best Picture nominee will now be attending the ceremony as a presenter.What started off as a casual reply to a comment on Instagram about how she wasn’t…
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Ben Stiller To Star In Stage Adaptation Of The Shining
All work and no play makes Ben a dull boy! Ben Stiller may be headed to the West End for the 2023 debut of a stage version of “The Shining,” per Deadline. Stiller is in talks to play the haunted, violent Torrance family patriarch, Jack Torrance.The play will be helmed by Belgian director Ivo van…
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ASC Awards: ‘Dune’ Gets Oscar Momentum with Feature Cinematography Win
Powerhouse “Dune” cinematographer Greig Fraser won the feature film prize Sunday night at the 36th annual ASC Awards (held at the organization’s clubhouse in Hollywood). This marks Fraser’s second ASC win after his Oscar-nominated “Lion.” He triumphed over Bruno Delbonnel (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”), Dan Laustsen (“Nightmare Alley”), Ari Wegner (“The Power of the Dog”),…
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Steven Spielberg Says He’s Done Directing Musicals After ‘West Side Story’
Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of “West Side Story” has earned rave reviews and plenty of Oscar buzz, with fans and critics praising Spielberg’s technical mastery and ability to make the 60-year-old musical feel relevant today. It’s one of Spielberg’s biggest directorial successes in recent memory, but don’t expect the director to helm more Broadway classics anytime…
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‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler Says She Was Not Invited to the Oscars
“West Side Story” will be a serious contender for many of the top prizes on Oscar night next week, but it looks like its star Rachel Zegler will not be on hand to support it.In the comments of a recent Instagram post highlighting the actress’ past three months, a fan asked Zegler what she planned…
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‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler Doesn’t Have a Ticket to the Oscars — Will Disney Give One Up for Her?
“West Side Story” breakout star Rachel Zegler revealed in an Instagram post on Sunday that she doesn’t have a ticket to attend the 94th Academy Awards, sparking a wave of outrage on social media from fans.“Idk y’all, I have tried it all, but it doesn’t seem to be happening,” Zegler wrote in a comment to…