Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar-winning songwriter who partnered with his late brother to craft tunes for such Disney classics as Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Jungle Book, died Saturday. He was 95.
Sherman, who also co-wrote “It’s a Small World (After All)” — considered the most performed song ever — as well as “You’re Sixteen,” a chart-topper for Ringo Starr, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of age-related illness, Disney announced.
Members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and recipients of the National Medal of Honor, Richard and his older brother, Robert Sherman, wrote an estimated 1,000 songs and music for 50 movies, and they were responsible for more movie musical songs than anyone in history.
For their work on Mary Poppins (1964), the Sherman brothers made two victorious trips to the Academy Awards stage at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, accepting the trophies for best original score and...
Sherman, who also co-wrote “It’s a Small World (After All)” — considered the most performed song ever — as well as “You’re Sixteen,” a chart-topper for Ringo Starr, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of age-related illness, Disney announced.
Members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and recipients of the National Medal of Honor, Richard and his older brother, Robert Sherman, wrote an estimated 1,000 songs and music for 50 movies, and they were responsible for more movie musical songs than anyone in history.
For their work on Mary Poppins (1964), the Sherman brothers made two victorious trips to the Academy Awards stage at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, accepting the trophies for best original score and...
- 5/25/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Get ready for a mesmerizing night of musical brilliance as “Great Performances” celebrates the 80th anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein in Season 51, Episode 14 titled “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary.” Tune in at 3:00 Am on Saturday, June 1, 2024, exclusively on PBS for a showcase of timeless melodies and captivating performances.
Join Aaron Tveit, Patrick Wilson, and an ensemble of talented artists as they take center stage to bring to life the unforgettable songs from classic musicals by Rodgers & Hammerstein. From the romantic charm of “Carousel” to the tropical allure of “South Pacific,” from the enchanting journey of “The King and I” to the beloved melodies of “The Sound of Music,” this episode promises to be a spectacular homage to two of Broadway’s legendary composers.
Experience the magic of live theater from the comfort of your home as these acclaimed performers transport you to the golden age of musicals. Don’t miss...
Join Aaron Tveit, Patrick Wilson, and an ensemble of talented artists as they take center stage to bring to life the unforgettable songs from classic musicals by Rodgers & Hammerstein. From the romantic charm of “Carousel” to the tropical allure of “South Pacific,” from the enchanting journey of “The King and I” to the beloved melodies of “The Sound of Music,” this episode promises to be a spectacular homage to two of Broadway’s legendary composers.
Experience the magic of live theater from the comfort of your home as these acclaimed performers transport you to the golden age of musicals. Don’t miss...
- 5/25/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Attention musical theater fans! Get ready for an unforgettable night of song and dance as “Great Performances” celebrates the 80th anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein with a star-studded event. In the upcoming episode titled “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary,” airing this Friday at 9:00 Pm on PBS, viewers will be treated to mesmerizing performances by some of Broadway’s biggest talents.
Aaron Tveit, Patrick Wilson, and more will take the stage to showcase iconic songs from beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals, including “Carousel,” “South Pacific,” “The King and I,” and “The Sound of Music.” From heartfelt ballads to exhilarating dance numbers, this special tribute promises to capture the magic and timeless appeal of these classic productions.
Joining forces with a talented ensemble cast, the performers will pay homage to the legendary songwriting duo with soul-stirring renditions of their most memorable tunes. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of musical theater or simply...
Aaron Tveit, Patrick Wilson, and more will take the stage to showcase iconic songs from beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals, including “Carousel,” “South Pacific,” “The King and I,” and “The Sound of Music.” From heartfelt ballads to exhilarating dance numbers, this special tribute promises to capture the magic and timeless appeal of these classic productions.
Joining forces with a talented ensemble cast, the performers will pay homage to the legendary songwriting duo with soul-stirring renditions of their most memorable tunes. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of musical theater or simply...
- 5/24/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Dearest readers: It’s Bridgerton Week at IndieWire. We’re celebrating the new season by diving deep on one of the best romance shows on TV.
The world of “Bridgerton” is no stranger to competition. Among London’s elite, wealthy debutantes and ambitious suitors vie for attention and supremacy on every level, from status and title to the very notion of a “diamond” — the best the season has to offer. What better way to celebrate the eagerly awaited Season 3 (Part 1 now streaming and Part 2 due June 13) than by revisiting past and previous diamonds?
Now that there are fully 20 of them out in the world, we decided to rank the best “Bridgerton” episodes, and to not overly favor any one season over another. A show doesn’t become an overnight popular horny period sensation without some certified bangers (pun intended), so we revisited Seasons 1 and 2 along with Season 3 – Part 1 to pull the greatest hits.
The world of “Bridgerton” is no stranger to competition. Among London’s elite, wealthy debutantes and ambitious suitors vie for attention and supremacy on every level, from status and title to the very notion of a “diamond” — the best the season has to offer. What better way to celebrate the eagerly awaited Season 3 (Part 1 now streaming and Part 2 due June 13) than by revisiting past and previous diamonds?
Now that there are fully 20 of them out in the world, we decided to rank the best “Bridgerton” episodes, and to not overly favor any one season over another. A show doesn’t become an overnight popular horny period sensation without some certified bangers (pun intended), so we revisited Seasons 1 and 2 along with Season 3 – Part 1 to pull the greatest hits.
- 5/18/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Note: This article discusses sexual misconduct and abuse.
As much as I roll my eyes at Joe Russo blaming Marvel's pandemic-era box office woes on the children, he's right about one thing: Hollywood, like the world at large, is at a crossroads at the time of this writing. Superhero films, which have been the bread and butter of the industry for most of the 21st century, are no longer a reliable draw. We also find ourselves in a curious place where franchise fatigue seems to be settling in, yet it remains challenging for anything that isn't based on an IP to find financial success. At the same time, the growing popularity of smaller and scrappier fare from studios like A24 could point to a way forward.
It's a lot like the 1960s, when you think about it. By the end of that decade, the American New Wave was in full swing.
As much as I roll my eyes at Joe Russo blaming Marvel's pandemic-era box office woes on the children, he's right about one thing: Hollywood, like the world at large, is at a crossroads at the time of this writing. Superhero films, which have been the bread and butter of the industry for most of the 21st century, are no longer a reliable draw. We also find ourselves in a curious place where franchise fatigue seems to be settling in, yet it remains challenging for anything that isn't based on an IP to find financial success. At the same time, the growing popularity of smaller and scrappier fare from studios like A24 could point to a way forward.
It's a lot like the 1960s, when you think about it. By the end of that decade, the American New Wave was in full swing.
- 5/17/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Get ready for an unforgettable night of theater with “Great Performances” presenting Season 51 Episode 13, titled “Purlie Victorious,” airing at 9:00 Pm this Friday, May 24, 2024, on PBS. This captivating episode features Leslie Odom Jr. in a riveting portrayal of a Black preacher determined to reclaim his inheritance and liberate his church from the clutches of a plantation owner.
In “Purlie Victorious,” audiences will be transported to a world of struggle, resilience, and triumph as they follow the journey of a charismatic preacher named Purlie. Faced with the oppressive forces of racism and injustice, Purlie devises a daring scheme to outsmart the plantation owner and secure justice for his community.
As Leslie Odom Jr. delivers a powerful performance, viewers will be drawn into the heart-wrenching narrative of courage and defiance against systemic oppression. With themes of hope, perseverance, and the fight for equality, “Purlie Victorious” promises to be a thought-provoking and emotionally...
In “Purlie Victorious,” audiences will be transported to a world of struggle, resilience, and triumph as they follow the journey of a charismatic preacher named Purlie. Faced with the oppressive forces of racism and injustice, Purlie devises a daring scheme to outsmart the plantation owner and secure justice for his community.
As Leslie Odom Jr. delivers a powerful performance, viewers will be drawn into the heart-wrenching narrative of courage and defiance against systemic oppression. With themes of hope, perseverance, and the fight for equality, “Purlie Victorious” promises to be a thought-provoking and emotionally...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
[This story contains major spoilers from Bridgerton season three, Part 1.]
Bridgerton‘s third season has hit the Ton, and the final moments of the Part 1 release will have fans of the book and show alike on the edge of their seats, awaiting what comes next in Part 2.
Four episodes (and two seasons) of romantic buildup on the Netflix period drama between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) culminates in the famous carriage scene from Julia Quinn’s novel Romancing Mr. Bridgerton (of which this season is based), where the two engage in a steamy makeout scene and make it to second base.
Before they know it, the carriage arrives at the Bridgerton family house, and they need a moment to figure out what to do. Colin steps out of the carriage and extends his hand toward Penelope. “Are you coming with me?” he asks. “What? Your family will see me,” she responds. “For God’s sake, Penelope Featherington.
Bridgerton‘s third season has hit the Ton, and the final moments of the Part 1 release will have fans of the book and show alike on the edge of their seats, awaiting what comes next in Part 2.
Four episodes (and two seasons) of romantic buildup on the Netflix period drama between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) culminates in the famous carriage scene from Julia Quinn’s novel Romancing Mr. Bridgerton (of which this season is based), where the two engage in a steamy makeout scene and make it to second base.
Before they know it, the carriage arrives at the Bridgerton family house, and they need a moment to figure out what to do. Colin steps out of the carriage and extends his hand toward Penelope. “Are you coming with me?” he asks. “What? Your family will see me,” she responds. “For God’s sake, Penelope Featherington.
- 5/16/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s been over two years since we last heard from Lady Whistledown (voiced by Julie Andrews), but that ends on May 16, when Part 1 of Bridgerton Season 3 arrives on Netflix. The first four episodes will begin to unfold the love story of one Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), aka “Polin,” perfect for springtime.
Penelope and Colin will step into the spotlight after hovering in the background of the love stories of Colin’s older siblings Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) in the first two seasons. While Season 2 followed Anthony’s enemies to lovers romance with one Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), it also unspooled some threads with Bridgerton siblings Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Eloise (Claudia Jessie).
Here’s what happened in Bridgerton Season 2 for those who need a refresher:
Queen Charlotte declared Edwina Sharma the diamond
Golda Rosheuvel’s Queen Charlotte is not one to...
Penelope and Colin will step into the spotlight after hovering in the background of the love stories of Colin’s older siblings Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) in the first two seasons. While Season 2 followed Anthony’s enemies to lovers romance with one Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), it also unspooled some threads with Bridgerton siblings Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Eloise (Claudia Jessie).
Here’s what happened in Bridgerton Season 2 for those who need a refresher:
Queen Charlotte declared Edwina Sharma the diamond
Golda Rosheuvel’s Queen Charlotte is not one to...
- 5/15/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Bob Ellison, the two-time Emmy Award winner who wrote for The Mary Tyler Moore Show and served as a game-saving creative/script consultant on Cheers, Wings, Becker and many other comedies, has died. He was 91.
He died April 8 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his business manager, Malcolm Orland, told The Hollywood Reporter. “He was a sweetheart and so good at what he did,” Orland said.
Ellison came from the world of variety shows, where he wrote and/or produced several specials that starred Julie Andrews and Burt Bacharach. He also co-developed the 1988-92 NBC sitcom Dear John, starring Judd Hirsch.
Ellison wrote 15 episodes and was an executive story editor during the last two of The Mary Tyler Moore Show’s seven seasons (from 1975-77). He shared an Emmy with Allan Burns, James L. Brooks, Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels and David Lloyd for the beloved series finale, “The Last Show.
He died April 8 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his business manager, Malcolm Orland, told The Hollywood Reporter. “He was a sweetheart and so good at what he did,” Orland said.
Ellison came from the world of variety shows, where he wrote and/or produced several specials that starred Julie Andrews and Burt Bacharach. He also co-developed the 1988-92 NBC sitcom Dear John, starring Judd Hirsch.
Ellison wrote 15 episodes and was an executive story editor during the last two of The Mary Tyler Moore Show’s seven seasons (from 1975-77). He shared an Emmy with Allan Burns, James L. Brooks, Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels and David Lloyd for the beloved series finale, “The Last Show.
- 5/11/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Get ready for an evening of exquisite performances as “Great Performances” presents Season 51 Episode 12 titled “Audra McDonald at the London Palladium.” This captivating episode airs at 9:00 Pm on Friday, May 17, 2024, exclusively on PBS.
Renowned Broadway star Audra McDonald takes center stage at the iconic London Palladium, treating audiences to a mesmerizing repertoire of classic Broadway songs. From the powerful anthem “I Am What I Am” to the enchanting melodies of “I Could Have Danced All Night,” McDonald’s extraordinary talent shines through in each captivating note.
Throughout the evening, viewers will be transported on a musical journey filled with emotion, nostalgia, and sheer brilliance. McDonald’s unparalleled vocal prowess and magnetic stage presence promise to leave a lasting impression on audiences of all ages.
With beloved tunes like “Will He Like Me?” and “Summertime,” McDonald pays homage to the timeless classics that have defined the Broadway landscape for generations.
Renowned Broadway star Audra McDonald takes center stage at the iconic London Palladium, treating audiences to a mesmerizing repertoire of classic Broadway songs. From the powerful anthem “I Am What I Am” to the enchanting melodies of “I Could Have Danced All Night,” McDonald’s extraordinary talent shines through in each captivating note.
Throughout the evening, viewers will be transported on a musical journey filled with emotion, nostalgia, and sheer brilliance. McDonald’s unparalleled vocal prowess and magnetic stage presence promise to leave a lasting impression on audiences of all ages.
With beloved tunes like “Will He Like Me?” and “Summertime,” McDonald pays homage to the timeless classics that have defined the Broadway landscape for generations.
- 5/10/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
“The transition will be seamless.”
Those words usually accompany an announcement of a corporate takeover and, of course, it never works out that way. And it likely won’t for Paramount 2024.
Consider history: When MGM found it had become a corporate conquest in the mid-1960s, not only was the studio staff fired but three major movies were canceled mid-production. The executive guillotine was also in action at Warner Bros a year later, when the production team was decimated by its new proprietor and even Looney Tunes was dropped.
Paramount’s “transition” in 1966 was even more lethal: Not only did the new studio owner cancel existing shoots but he also greenlit three of the biggest flops in Hollywood history – earning renown as “Bluhdorn’s Bombs” (see below).
History may not automatically repeat itself in the deal now unfolding behind the filigreed Paramount gates, but the “seamless transition” already sounds problematic:...
Those words usually accompany an announcement of a corporate takeover and, of course, it never works out that way. And it likely won’t for Paramount 2024.
Consider history: When MGM found it had become a corporate conquest in the mid-1960s, not only was the studio staff fired but three major movies were canceled mid-production. The executive guillotine was also in action at Warner Bros a year later, when the production team was decimated by its new proprietor and even Looney Tunes was dropped.
Paramount’s “transition” in 1966 was even more lethal: Not only did the new studio owner cancel existing shoots but he also greenlit three of the biggest flops in Hollywood history – earning renown as “Bluhdorn’s Bombs” (see below).
History may not automatically repeat itself in the deal now unfolding behind the filigreed Paramount gates, but the “seamless transition” already sounds problematic:...
- 5/9/2024
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
Nicola Coughlan Confirmed her return for Bridgerton Season 4. Everything We Know! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Members Of the Ton, It looks like we might already have a Season 4 in the works. The wait for Bridgerton Season 3 is almost over. The new season focuses on the love story of Penelope Feathrington and Colin Bridgeton. The Polin fans are through the roof with the excitement of their favorite duo finally getting the stage. It looks like it’s a great day to be a Bridgerton fan because Nicola Coughlan just confirmed that a Bridgerton Season 4 is a go, and she is returning to the show. Ahead of the premiere of Bridgerton 3, here is everything we know about Bridgerton Season 4.
Bridgerton Season 3 Updates
The third season of the popular Shondaland show is already upon us. Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton’s off-screen chemistry is only adding to the show’s buzz. While Jonathan Bailey...
Members Of the Ton, It looks like we might already have a Season 4 in the works. The wait for Bridgerton Season 3 is almost over. The new season focuses on the love story of Penelope Feathrington and Colin Bridgeton. The Polin fans are through the roof with the excitement of their favorite duo finally getting the stage. It looks like it’s a great day to be a Bridgerton fan because Nicola Coughlan just confirmed that a Bridgerton Season 4 is a go, and she is returning to the show. Ahead of the premiere of Bridgerton 3, here is everything we know about Bridgerton Season 4.
Bridgerton Season 3 Updates
The third season of the popular Shondaland show is already upon us. Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton’s off-screen chemistry is only adding to the show’s buzz. While Jonathan Bailey...
- 5/8/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
“I felt ashamed of myself for watching. No one should have a chance to see so much desire, so much need for a prize. And so much pain when [it] was not given … I felt disgusted with myself. As though I were attending a public hanging.”
Those were the words of the late Glenda Jackson, as she described to The New York Times her recent experience watching the Academy Awards on television in 1979.
Ironically, it was well after she had already been gifted with two Best Actress Oscars herself. She was not present to accept those honors — for 1970’s “Women in Love” and 1973’s “A Touch of Class.” She was also absent when she was Best Actress-nominated for 1971’s “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and 1975’s “Hedda.”
See Watch our lively chats with dozens of 2024 Emmy contenders
I have to wonder if Miss Jackson ever watched the now-infamous clip of her winning her...
Those were the words of the late Glenda Jackson, as she described to The New York Times her recent experience watching the Academy Awards on television in 1979.
Ironically, it was well after she had already been gifted with two Best Actress Oscars herself. She was not present to accept those honors — for 1970’s “Women in Love” and 1973’s “A Touch of Class.” She was also absent when she was Best Actress-nominated for 1971’s “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and 1975’s “Hedda.”
See Watch our lively chats with dozens of 2024 Emmy contenders
I have to wonder if Miss Jackson ever watched the now-infamous clip of her winning her...
- 5/6/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
Chris Pine reflected on how his role in “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” changed his career — and life.
In the May 5 episode of “Sunday Sitdown With Willie Geist,” Pine spoke about being cast as Nicholas Devereaux in the 2004 film, which jumpstarted his career and turned his finances around.
“It was the height of summer and I was getting off at Magnolia. I was on my little Verizon tiny little flip phone, my silver one and I got a call from my agents that I booked the job,” Pine said. “I pulled over onto the side of the freeway and they said, ‘You’re getting paid $65,000,’ and it was like they had just told me I’d made $50 million. It was absolutely earth-shattering.”
“The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” is the sequel to 2001’s “The Princess Diaries,” starring Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis, a teen who learns she’s the...
In the May 5 episode of “Sunday Sitdown With Willie Geist,” Pine spoke about being cast as Nicholas Devereaux in the 2004 film, which jumpstarted his career and turned his finances around.
“It was the height of summer and I was getting off at Magnolia. I was on my little Verizon tiny little flip phone, my silver one and I got a call from my agents that I booked the job,” Pine said. “I pulled over onto the side of the freeway and they said, ‘You’re getting paid $65,000,’ and it was like they had just told me I’d made $50 million. It was absolutely earth-shattering.”
“The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” is the sequel to 2001’s “The Princess Diaries,” starring Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis, a teen who learns she’s the...
- 5/5/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Pine’s Net Worth ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The Princess Diaries movies will never go out of fashion. The romantic comedy is like a soothing balm for everyone’s heart. Directed by Garry Marshall, the film stars Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Larry Miller, Hector Elizondo, and others. Actor Chris Pine debuted with the sequel ‘The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement,’ released in 2004.
In The Princess Diaries 2, Chris Pine played Lord Nicholas Devereaux, Anne Hathaway’s Mia Thermopolis’ love interest. With his charm and performance, Chris won over not only Mia but also the moviegoers. Chris is now one of the most stellar actors in Hollywood. But did you know, before the movie, Chris was struggling financially?
The Princess Diaries 2 Salary Changed Chris Pine’s Life
In a new interview, Chris Pine revealed how he became a part of the Anne Hathaway-led movie. Pine revealed that he got a...
The Princess Diaries movies will never go out of fashion. The romantic comedy is like a soothing balm for everyone’s heart. Directed by Garry Marshall, the film stars Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Larry Miller, Hector Elizondo, and others. Actor Chris Pine debuted with the sequel ‘The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement,’ released in 2004.
In The Princess Diaries 2, Chris Pine played Lord Nicholas Devereaux, Anne Hathaway’s Mia Thermopolis’ love interest. With his charm and performance, Chris won over not only Mia but also the moviegoers. Chris is now one of the most stellar actors in Hollywood. But did you know, before the movie, Chris was struggling financially?
The Princess Diaries 2 Salary Changed Chris Pine’s Life
In a new interview, Chris Pine revealed how he became a part of the Anne Hathaway-led movie. Pine revealed that he got a...
- 5/5/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Emily Blunt is revealing what movie she did her most “stressful” stunt in, and her answer may surprise some fans.
The Oscar-nominated actress may have been surrounded by death-defying stunts in her latest movie, The Fall Guy, but she recently told People magazine that her scariest stunt was actually in 2018’s Mary Poppins Returns.
“That entrance was very stressful for me,” she recalled of the scene.
Blunt, who took over the memorable Julie Andrews role for Disney’s musical sequel, explained that her character’s entrance “had to start in the clouds and come all the way down toward the ground while holding an umbrella aloft. And I’m supposed to walk effortlessly into my close-up as if it’s nothing.”
The Oppenheimer star added, “I did three takes — and then I felt my tolerance go, ‘Pfft!’ And that was it. I was done.”
However, Blunt said she noticed that...
The Oscar-nominated actress may have been surrounded by death-defying stunts in her latest movie, The Fall Guy, but she recently told People magazine that her scariest stunt was actually in 2018’s Mary Poppins Returns.
“That entrance was very stressful for me,” she recalled of the scene.
Blunt, who took over the memorable Julie Andrews role for Disney’s musical sequel, explained that her character’s entrance “had to start in the clouds and come all the way down toward the ground while holding an umbrella aloft. And I’m supposed to walk effortlessly into my close-up as if it’s nothing.”
The Oppenheimer star added, “I did three takes — and then I felt my tolerance go, ‘Pfft!’ And that was it. I was done.”
However, Blunt said she noticed that...
- 5/5/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Anne Hathaway became a household name when she made her feature film debut with The Princess Diaries. The film saw her play a teenager who discovers that she is a heiress to the throne of a European monarchy. The Disney film was a huge success at the box office, earning $165 million globally. The success of the film led to a sequel The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
The sequel saw Wonder Woman star Chris Pine make his film debut and enjoy worldwide fame. Pine was reportedly struggling to make it as an actor and owed his parents money when he got the call that he was in the movie. Pine mentioned that the salary he was paid for the film was so huge for him at the time that he felt like the Earth shattered.
Chris Pine Was Flat Broke When He Got The Role In The Princess Diaries 2...
The sequel saw Wonder Woman star Chris Pine make his film debut and enjoy worldwide fame. Pine was reportedly struggling to make it as an actor and owed his parents money when he got the call that he was in the movie. Pine mentioned that the salary he was paid for the film was so huge for him at the time that he felt like the Earth shattered.
Chris Pine Was Flat Broke When He Got The Role In The Princess Diaries 2...
- 5/4/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
In a preview from his conversation with Willie Geist for Sunday Today, Chris Pine looked back at how much his role as Anne Hathaway’s love interest in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement impacted his career.
Pine recalled the exact moment he got the life-changing call saying he had been cast as Nicholas Devereaux. He was on the freeway, driving his 1972 BMW that he owned since he was 16, at a time in his life when he had only booked small TV roles.
“I got a call from my agent saying I booked the job, and I pulled over to the side of the freeway, and they said, ‘You’re getting paid $65,000,'” said the actor. “It was like they had just told me I’d make $15 million.”
Pine shared that getting the call was “absolutely earth-shattering” as he was severely struggling financially. “I had an overdraft on my bank account.
Pine recalled the exact moment he got the life-changing call saying he had been cast as Nicholas Devereaux. He was on the freeway, driving his 1972 BMW that he owned since he was 16, at a time in his life when he had only booked small TV roles.
“I got a call from my agent saying I booked the job, and I pulled over to the side of the freeway, and they said, ‘You’re getting paid $65,000,'” said the actor. “It was like they had just told me I’d make $15 million.”
Pine shared that getting the call was “absolutely earth-shattering” as he was severely struggling financially. “I had an overdraft on my bank account.
- 5/3/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Prepare to be transported into the world of Shakespeare with a contemporary twist in the latest episode of “Great Performances” titled “Hamlet,” airing Friday, May 10, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on PBS. In this innovative adaptation of the timeless classic, viewers will witness a modern-day interpretation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” brought to life by talented actors Ato Blankson-Wood in the title role and Solea Pfeiffer as Ophelia.
Set in present-day society, this adaptation promises to offer a fresh perspective on the iconic tale of tragedy, revenge, and moral ambiguity. As audiences follow Hamlet’s journey through love, loss, and madness, they will be immersed in a world where timeless themes resonate with contemporary audiences.
With its captivating performances and modern sensibilities, “Hamlet” on “Great Performances” is sure to captivate both longtime fans of the Bard and newcomers alike. Tune in on Friday, May 10, at 9:00 Pm on PBS for an unforgettable theatrical...
Set in present-day society, this adaptation promises to offer a fresh perspective on the iconic tale of tragedy, revenge, and moral ambiguity. As audiences follow Hamlet’s journey through love, loss, and madness, they will be immersed in a world where timeless themes resonate with contemporary audiences.
With its captivating performances and modern sensibilities, “Hamlet” on “Great Performances” is sure to captivate both longtime fans of the Bard and newcomers alike. Tune in on Friday, May 10, at 9:00 Pm on PBS for an unforgettable theatrical...
- 5/3/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
What To Watch In May 2024: From Panchayat Season 3 To More – Ott Releases Of The Month. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Another month has arrived with a lot of top-class content for the audiences. The May 2024 Ott release list seems pretty interesting, with special attention paid to the kids during their summer holidays. Right from drama to animation, this month has limited yet great options.
To begin with, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi is already streaming and is the biggest web series of the month. Apart from the Hindi web series, a lot of Korean and English content is ready to entertain the audiences as well.
There are Star Wars and Marvel titles ready to drop on Ott; meanwhile, a lot of new seasons will entertain the audiences of various shows. You might enjoy drama, romance, violence, and science all at the word go.
Trending Shaitaan On Ott: Ajay Devgn Eyes Fighter...
Another month has arrived with a lot of top-class content for the audiences. The May 2024 Ott release list seems pretty interesting, with special attention paid to the kids during their summer holidays. Right from drama to animation, this month has limited yet great options.
To begin with, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi is already streaming and is the biggest web series of the month. Apart from the Hindi web series, a lot of Korean and English content is ready to entertain the audiences as well.
There are Star Wars and Marvel titles ready to drop on Ott; meanwhile, a lot of new seasons will entertain the audiences of various shows. You might enjoy drama, romance, violence, and science all at the word go.
Trending Shaitaan On Ott: Ajay Devgn Eyes Fighter...
- 5/2/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
“I think it was Andy Warhol who said, “Make art and let others decide whether it is good or bad. But while they are deciding, make some more”.
That was the line with which Nicole Kidman ended her 15-minute acceptance speech after Meryl Streep had presented her with the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award.
That is something that seems entirely appropriate for Kidman, who doesn’t seem to stop “making art,” taking risks at every turn, telling stories through her power not just as an actor, but also a producer dedicated to bringing those stories to screens big and small. At 56, she is on the younger side of the previous 48 recipients of this very high honor, the first Australian to receive it. And someone very much in the middle of creating those life achievements that led to last night’s honor at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where a large...
That was the line with which Nicole Kidman ended her 15-minute acceptance speech after Meryl Streep had presented her with the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award.
That is something that seems entirely appropriate for Kidman, who doesn’t seem to stop “making art,” taking risks at every turn, telling stories through her power not just as an actor, but also a producer dedicated to bringing those stories to screens big and small. At 56, she is on the younger side of the previous 48 recipients of this very high honor, the first Australian to receive it. And someone very much in the middle of creating those life achievements that led to last night’s honor at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where a large...
- 4/28/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Nicole Kidman received the American Film Institute Life Achievement Award Saturday at a gala in Los Angeles, where she became the first-ever Australian to earn the honor.
Kidman co-stars like Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Watts, and Morgan Freeman — who spoofed Kidman’s iconic AMC ad at the ceremony — were on hand to celebrate the Oscar-winning Moulin Rouge actress.
Morgan Freeman parodies Nicole Kidman’s AMC spot at #AFILife pic.twitter.com/LHnblEh33Y
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) April 28, 2024
Fellow Australians Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman and Cate Blanchett also contributed video tributes to Kidman,...
Kidman co-stars like Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Watts, and Morgan Freeman — who spoofed Kidman’s iconic AMC ad at the ceremony — were on hand to celebrate the Oscar-winning Moulin Rouge actress.
Morgan Freeman parodies Nicole Kidman’s AMC spot at #AFILife pic.twitter.com/LHnblEh33Y
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) April 28, 2024
Fellow Australians Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman and Cate Blanchett also contributed video tributes to Kidman,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Speaking to V Magazine, Anne Hathaway has dropped a hint that more Princess Diaries may be coming. “We’re in a good place,” is all she will divulge.
“That’s all I can say. There’s nothing to announce yet. But we’re in a good place,” she said.
Hathaway played Mia Thermopolis in the first Princess Diaries movie in 2001, reprising the role for 2004’s The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
She starred alongside Julie Andrews, who played her grandmother Queen Clarisse Renaldi in the original movie and its sequel.
Andrews spoke to Today.com last month about a possible third Princess Diaries movie, and seemed to shoot down the idea. “It’s quite a long time now since the two Diaries were done, and I’m not sure, but sometimes it’s best to leave a good thing alone. I don’t like it when people milk and milk and milk the subject,...
“That’s all I can say. There’s nothing to announce yet. But we’re in a good place,” she said.
Hathaway played Mia Thermopolis in the first Princess Diaries movie in 2001, reprising the role for 2004’s The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
She starred alongside Julie Andrews, who played her grandmother Queen Clarisse Renaldi in the original movie and its sequel.
Andrews spoke to Today.com last month about a possible third Princess Diaries movie, and seemed to shoot down the idea. “It’s quite a long time now since the two Diaries were done, and I’m not sure, but sometimes it’s best to leave a good thing alone. I don’t like it when people milk and milk and milk the subject,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
After a year-long delay brought about by the 2023 Hollywood strikes, Nicole Kidman is finally set to receive the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. The Oscar winner is the 49th overall recipient of this special honor, with the last one being Julie Andrews in 2022. Kidman’s ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Hollywood, with Meryl Streep tasked to present.
Kidman is a five-time nominee at the Academy Awards, winning for Best Actress in the 2003 film “The Hours.” Her other nominations were for “Moulin Rouge!,” “Rabbit Hole,” “Lion” and “Being the Ricardos.” (She has also two Emmys on her mantel for producing and starring in “Big Little Lies.”) What do You think is her best movie performance of all time? Vote in our poll right here and then defend your choice down in the comments section:
See American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Recipients
Starting in the early 1970s,...
Kidman is a five-time nominee at the Academy Awards, winning for Best Actress in the 2003 film “The Hours.” Her other nominations were for “Moulin Rouge!,” “Rabbit Hole,” “Lion” and “Being the Ricardos.” (She has also two Emmys on her mantel for producing and starring in “Big Little Lies.”) What do You think is her best movie performance of all time? Vote in our poll right here and then defend your choice down in the comments section:
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Starting in the early 1970s,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Nicole Kidman is the rare actress in the 21st century who, like the stars of Hollywood’s golden years, doesn’t disappear into roles so much as elevate films by her mere presence.
She’s certainly swung big at mainstream blockbusters (think: the “Aquaman” films) that might feel out of her step with her character-driven work elsewhere (like most of the films on the list that follows). But that’s because the Australian icon is unafraid of any role, whether stripping down her post-Oscar, A-lister veneer to film Lars von Trier’s Brechtian “Dogville” in Sweden, slipping into a bathtub with the 10-year-old possible reincarnation of her dead husband in Jonathan Glazer’s “Birth,” or, yes, donning a fake nose to play a suicidal Virginia Woolf for her Oscar-winning turn in “The Hours.”
On April 27 in Los Angeles, Nicole Kidman will receive the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award, joining the ranks of Jane Fonda,...
She’s certainly swung big at mainstream blockbusters (think: the “Aquaman” films) that might feel out of her step with her character-driven work elsewhere (like most of the films on the list that follows). But that’s because the Australian icon is unafraid of any role, whether stripping down her post-Oscar, A-lister veneer to film Lars von Trier’s Brechtian “Dogville” in Sweden, slipping into a bathtub with the 10-year-old possible reincarnation of her dead husband in Jonathan Glazer’s “Birth,” or, yes, donning a fake nose to play a suicidal Virginia Woolf for her Oscar-winning turn in “The Hours.”
On April 27 in Los Angeles, Nicole Kidman will receive the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award, joining the ranks of Jane Fonda,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Get ready for an extraordinary musical journey with “Great Performances” this Friday, May 3, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on PBS. In the captivating Season 51 Episode 10 titled “The Composer Is Yoo,” viewers will witness conductor Scott Yoo embarking on a unique and personal quest: composing a piece of music for the very first time.
Throughout the episode, Yoo delves deep into his heritage, drawing inspiration from his roots as he searches for ideas to infuse into his composition. Along the way, he performs landmark pieces and immerses himself in the rich tapestry of musical history.
As viewers follow Yoo’s creative process, they’ll witness the highs and lows of artistic endeavor, from moments of inspiration to the challenges of bringing a vision to life. Join “Great Performances” for an unforgettable exploration of music, heritage, and the creative spirit in “The Composer Is Yoo.”
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Friday 3 May 2024 on PBS...
Throughout the episode, Yoo delves deep into his heritage, drawing inspiration from his roots as he searches for ideas to infuse into his composition. Along the way, he performs landmark pieces and immerses himself in the rich tapestry of musical history.
As viewers follow Yoo’s creative process, they’ll witness the highs and lows of artistic endeavor, from moments of inspiration to the challenges of bringing a vision to life. Join “Great Performances” for an unforgettable exploration of music, heritage, and the creative spirit in “The Composer Is Yoo.”
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Friday 3 May 2024 on PBS...
- 4/26/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
It’s been well over a year since news first broke that Disney was moving forward with “The Princess Diaries 3.” Anne Hathaway can’t reveal any details, but she did assure fans in a recent V magazine interview that development continues on the long-anticipated sequel, and the intention remains to get it off the ground.
“We’re in a good place,” Hathaway said. “That’s all I can say. There’s nothing to announce yet. But we’re in a good place.”
Hathaway would return as down-to-earth royal Mia Thermopolis in “The Princess Diaries 3.” It appears to be the sequel she is most interested in seeing through, as she doesn’t see a feasible way to bring another one of her popular classics, “The Devil Wears Prada,” back to life.
“Probably not,” Hathaway answered when asked about making a “Prada” sequel. “We all love each other and if somebody could...
“We’re in a good place,” Hathaway said. “That’s all I can say. There’s nothing to announce yet. But we’re in a good place.”
Hathaway would return as down-to-earth royal Mia Thermopolis in “The Princess Diaries 3.” It appears to be the sequel she is most interested in seeing through, as she doesn’t see a feasible way to bring another one of her popular classics, “The Devil Wears Prada,” back to life.
“Probably not,” Hathaway answered when asked about making a “Prada” sequel. “We all love each other and if somebody could...
- 4/25/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Anne Hathaway just might be returning to Genovia.
After “Princess Diaries 3” was confirmed in 2022, Hathaway recently told V magazine that development is “in a good place” at the moment.
“We’re in a good place,” Hathaway said. “That’s all I can say. There’s nothing to announce yet. But we’re in a good place.”
Disney announced a third feature installment with a script being penned by Aadrita Mukerji (“Supergirl”), with original “Princess Diaries” veteran Debra Martin Chase set to produce and “The Other Woman” screenwriter Melissa Stack executive producing. The third film will serve as a continuation of the original film series as a sequel to the 2001 and 2004 movies starring Hathaway and Julie Andrews. However, no casting news was shared at the time if either actress would reprise their respective roles.
Hathaway, who stars in and produces romantic drama “The Idea of You,” added that “Princess Diaries” was...
After “Princess Diaries 3” was confirmed in 2022, Hathaway recently told V magazine that development is “in a good place” at the moment.
“We’re in a good place,” Hathaway said. “That’s all I can say. There’s nothing to announce yet. But we’re in a good place.”
Disney announced a third feature installment with a script being penned by Aadrita Mukerji (“Supergirl”), with original “Princess Diaries” veteran Debra Martin Chase set to produce and “The Other Woman” screenwriter Melissa Stack executive producing. The third film will serve as a continuation of the original film series as a sequel to the 2001 and 2004 movies starring Hathaway and Julie Andrews. However, no casting news was shared at the time if either actress would reprise their respective roles.
Hathaway, who stars in and produces romantic drama “The Idea of You,” added that “Princess Diaries” was...
- 4/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Get ready for a captivating journey into the world of music with the latest episode of “Great Performances” titled “Now Hear This: Old Friends.” Premiering this Friday at 9:00 Pm on PBS, this episode follows host Scott Yoo as he delves deep into the lives and artistry of virtuosos who have become maestros in their own right.
Through intimate friendships with renowned musicians like cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan, and violinist Lynn Chang, Scott Yoo uncovers the guiding principles and transformative moments that have shaped their illustrious careers. From personal anecdotes to musical insights, viewers will gain a unique perspective into the inner workings of these musical giants.
Join Scott Yoo on this enlightening exploration of talent, passion, and friendship, as “Now Hear This: Old Friends” offers an unforgettable glimpse into the world of classical music. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary episode of “Great Performances,” airing exclusively...
Through intimate friendships with renowned musicians like cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan, and violinist Lynn Chang, Scott Yoo uncovers the guiding principles and transformative moments that have shaped their illustrious careers. From personal anecdotes to musical insights, viewers will gain a unique perspective into the inner workings of these musical giants.
Join Scott Yoo on this enlightening exploration of talent, passion, and friendship, as “Now Hear This: Old Friends” offers an unforgettable glimpse into the world of classical music. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary episode of “Great Performances,” airing exclusively...
- 4/19/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Nicole Kidman’s friends and collaborators will be in the building when she is honored at the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala.
AFI shared that Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, Naomi Watts and Reese Witherspoon are set as presenters for the gala, scheduled to take place at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on April 27.
Fellow AFI Life Achievement Award winner Streep worked with Kidman on HBO’s Big Little Lies, as did Witherspoon. Both Kidman and Witherspoon served as executive producers of the Emmy Award-winning hit series. Watts is a longtime friend of Kidman, dating back to their early acting careers. They both starred in the 1991 feature Flirting. Freeman and Kidman collaborated on the Paramount series Lioness for Taylor Sheridan.
“Nicole Kidman embodies the glamour and romance of Hollywood past — a true screen icon — but she is also a risk taker — and so each performance is something new and something profound,...
AFI shared that Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, Naomi Watts and Reese Witherspoon are set as presenters for the gala, scheduled to take place at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on April 27.
Fellow AFI Life Achievement Award winner Streep worked with Kidman on HBO’s Big Little Lies, as did Witherspoon. Both Kidman and Witherspoon served as executive producers of the Emmy Award-winning hit series. Watts is a longtime friend of Kidman, dating back to their early acting careers. They both starred in the 1991 feature Flirting. Freeman and Kidman collaborated on the Paramount series Lioness for Taylor Sheridan.
“Nicole Kidman embodies the glamour and romance of Hollywood past — a true screen icon — but she is also a risk taker — and so each performance is something new and something profound,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In 2001, Anne Hathaway starred as Mia Thermopolis, heir to the throne and Princess of Genovia, in the American coming-of-age teen comedy film The Princess Diaries.
Her grandmother in the film, reigning Queen of Genovia Clarisse Renaldi, was played by Dame Julie Andrews.
Promotional still of Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews from “The Princess Diaries,” depicting their characters Mia Thermopolis and Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Credit: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution)
While we’d love to believe otherwise, the film is not inspired by a true story. It is based on Meg Cabot’s 2000 young adult novel of the same name, which you can buy on Amazon.
Casting Alternatives for Mia Thermopolis
After Juliette Lewis declined the role of shy American teenager Mia Thermopolis, who learns she is heir to the throne of a European kingdom, the studio considered Liv Tyler, Kirsten Dunst, Alicia Silverstone, Jessica Biel, Kate Hudson, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore,...
Her grandmother in the film, reigning Queen of Genovia Clarisse Renaldi, was played by Dame Julie Andrews.
Promotional still of Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews from “The Princess Diaries,” depicting their characters Mia Thermopolis and Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Credit: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution)
While we’d love to believe otherwise, the film is not inspired by a true story. It is based on Meg Cabot’s 2000 young adult novel of the same name, which you can buy on Amazon.
Casting Alternatives for Mia Thermopolis
After Juliette Lewis declined the role of shy American teenager Mia Thermopolis, who learns she is heir to the throne of a European kingdom, the studio considered Liv Tyler, Kirsten Dunst, Alicia Silverstone, Jessica Biel, Kate Hudson, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Jan Stromsodd
- Your Next Shoes
This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 13, "Into the Breach."
From the very beginning, "Star Wars" has been a smorgasbord of film influences and references. George Lucas cited John Ford and Akira Kurosawa films as chief inspirations for "A New Hope." In fact, here at /Film (and StarWars.com before that), I've written hundreds of articles about the cinematic influences behind "Star Wars."
The latest episode of "The Bad Batch" is no exception. As the Bad Batch further pursues a path to the secret Imperial science facility on Mount Tantiss where Omega is being held, they lead a daring mission to an orbital platform at Coruscant to get the coordinates and affect their rescue. Meanwhile, Omega is held inside a child prison with other gifted kids who are being experimented on. Be that as it may, she knows her brothers are coming for her, and...
From the very beginning, "Star Wars" has been a smorgasbord of film influences and references. George Lucas cited John Ford and Akira Kurosawa films as chief inspirations for "A New Hope." In fact, here at /Film (and StarWars.com before that), I've written hundreds of articles about the cinematic influences behind "Star Wars."
The latest episode of "The Bad Batch" is no exception. As the Bad Batch further pursues a path to the secret Imperial science facility on Mount Tantiss where Omega is being held, they lead a daring mission to an orbital platform at Coruscant to get the coordinates and affect their rescue. Meanwhile, Omega is held inside a child prison with other gifted kids who are being experimented on. Be that as it may, she knows her brothers are coming for her, and...
- 4/17/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Descubre los detalles de la nueva temporada de la exitosa serie de Netflix y cuándo se estrena. © Netflix
¡El tan esperado tráiler de la tercera temporada de “Los Bridgerton” acaba de ser lanzado!
Según la sinopsis oficial, en la tercera temporada de la serie, Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) ya ha abandonado la esperanza de conquistar a su amor platónico de toda la vida, Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), después de oírle hablar de ella tan despectivamente. No obstante, está decidida a encontrar marido, preferiblemente uno que le dé la independencia suficiente para seguir su doble vida como Lady Whistledown, y que la aleje de su madre y sus hermanas. Pero sus intentos en el mercado del matrimonio fracasan estrepitosamente por sus inseguridades. Por otro lado, Colin ha vuelto de sus viajes de verano con una nueva imagen y un alto concepto de sí mismo, aunque pronto se desanima por el desdén de Penelope,...
¡El tan esperado tráiler de la tercera temporada de “Los Bridgerton” acaba de ser lanzado!
Según la sinopsis oficial, en la tercera temporada de la serie, Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) ya ha abandonado la esperanza de conquistar a su amor platónico de toda la vida, Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), después de oírle hablar de ella tan despectivamente. No obstante, está decidida a encontrar marido, preferiblemente uno que le dé la independencia suficiente para seguir su doble vida como Lady Whistledown, y que la aleje de su madre y sus hermanas. Pero sus intentos en el mercado del matrimonio fracasan estrepitosamente por sus inseguridades. Por otro lado, Colin ha vuelto de sus viajes de verano con una nueva imagen y un alto concepto de sí mismo, aunque pronto se desanima por el desdén de Penelope,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Hey there, fellow fans of all things love and laughter! One genre that never fails to put a smile on my face and warm my heart is romantic comedies.
As someone who’s always believed in the magic of love stories and who’s spent countless movie nights indulging in rom-com marathons, I’m thrilled to share a curated list of ten timeless classics that define what rom-coms are all about.
Related: 10 Best Rom-Coms of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
By the end of this list, you’ll be ready to snuggle up with your favorite blanket, a bowl of popcorn, and some heartwarming tales that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Let’s dive in, shall we?
A Personal Affair with Rom-Com Magic
A certain magic in romantic comedies has always drawn me in.
The way they capture the dance of emotions, the quirks of relationships, and...
As someone who’s always believed in the magic of love stories and who’s spent countless movie nights indulging in rom-com marathons, I’m thrilled to share a curated list of ten timeless classics that define what rom-coms are all about.
Related: 10 Best Rom-Coms of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
By the end of this list, you’ll be ready to snuggle up with your favorite blanket, a bowl of popcorn, and some heartwarming tales that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Let’s dive in, shall we?
A Personal Affair with Rom-Com Magic
A certain magic in romantic comedies has always drawn me in.
The way they capture the dance of emotions, the quirks of relationships, and...
- 4/13/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
Bridgerton‘s Season 3 promotional campaign continues and in the latest tease released by the show’s social media accounts, Colin (Luke Newton) is quite confused over the shift in Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Eloise’s (Claudia Jessie) friendship dynamic. In the short video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Colin stands between former pals Penelope and Eloise, taking note of the underlying tension, but not exactly certain of the reason behind it. As fans will recall, Season 2 of the series concluded with Eloise uncovering Penelope’s secret identity as the Ton’s famed gossip columnist, Lady Whistledown (voiced by narrator Julie Andrews). The room has become rather tense, has it not? pic.twitter.com/HfoNeVHZZz — Bridgerton (@bridgerton) April 13, 2024 “The room has become rather tense, has it not?” The video was captioned on social media. Will Colin learn the truth behind his friend and soon-to-be-love Penelope’s double life? Only time will...
- 4/13/2024
- TV Insider
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"Shrek" was a very important movie in animation history. It provided DreamWorks with its first true breakthrough hit, taking in $492 million in 2001. It ensured that Disney would have meaningful competition in the animation space for years to come, which has only been furthered in recent years with the dominance of Illumination in the marketplace. For DreamWorks though, it birthed what would become the studio's flagship franchise, one that has generated more than $3 billion since its inception. That franchise's biggest moment came in 2004 when "Shrek 2" hit theaters.
The animation house founded by former Disney executive Jeffrey Katzenberg hit a home run by pairing Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy as Shrek and Donkey in the first film, in no small part thanks to the stellar supporting cast.
"Shrek" was a very important movie in animation history. It provided DreamWorks with its first true breakthrough hit, taking in $492 million in 2001. It ensured that Disney would have meaningful competition in the animation space for years to come, which has only been furthered in recent years with the dominance of Illumination in the marketplace. For DreamWorks though, it birthed what would become the studio's flagship franchise, one that has generated more than $3 billion since its inception. That franchise's biggest moment came in 2004 when "Shrek 2" hit theaters.
The animation house founded by former Disney executive Jeffrey Katzenberg hit a home run by pairing Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy as Shrek and Donkey in the first film, in no small part thanks to the stellar supporting cast.
- 4/13/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Netflix Releases “Bridgerton” Season 3 Trailer
Dear reader, if it’s a friends-to-lovers storyline you’re looking for, welcome back to “Bridgerton.”
Netflix has released the long-awaited trailer for the two-part third season of its acclaimed regency romance series.
In Season 3 of the Shondaland series, which will center on Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), Penelope has given up on her long-held crush on Colin and has decided to find a husband that will allow her to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown. But lacking in confidence, her attempts fail spectacularly. Colin, eager to win back her friendship, offers to mentor Penelope to help her find the confidence she needs to find a husband. “But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings for Penelope are truly just friendly.”
Watch the trailer for “Bridgerton” Season 3 below:
Season 3 will also star Claudia Jessie,...
Dear reader, if it’s a friends-to-lovers storyline you’re looking for, welcome back to “Bridgerton.”
Netflix has released the long-awaited trailer for the two-part third season of its acclaimed regency romance series.
In Season 3 of the Shondaland series, which will center on Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), Penelope has given up on her long-held crush on Colin and has decided to find a husband that will allow her to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown. But lacking in confidence, her attempts fail spectacularly. Colin, eager to win back her friendship, offers to mentor Penelope to help her find the confidence she needs to find a husband. “But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings for Penelope are truly just friendly.”
Watch the trailer for “Bridgerton” Season 3 below:
Season 3 will also star Claudia Jessie,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Italy’s Taormina Film Fest has appointed Marco Muller as artistic director, ahead of its 70th edition this summer (July 12-19).
Italian executive Muller has previously been director of Venice, Locarno, Rotterdam and Rome film festivals. He is currently director of the Film Art Research Centre at Shanghai University, and professor emeritus at the Shanghai Film Academy.
Muller created and directed China’s Pingyao and Macao film festivals, and has written and edited more than 20 monographic books on international cinema.
Muller will work with a selection committee comprised of former BFI London Film Festival director Sandra Hebron, journalist Enrico Magrelli,...
Italian executive Muller has previously been director of Venice, Locarno, Rotterdam and Rome film festivals. He is currently director of the Film Art Research Centre at Shanghai University, and professor emeritus at the Shanghai Film Academy.
Muller created and directed China’s Pingyao and Macao film festivals, and has written and edited more than 20 monographic books on international cinema.
Muller will work with a selection committee comprised of former BFI London Film Festival director Sandra Hebron, journalist Enrico Magrelli,...
- 4/12/2024
- ScreenDaily
Prepare to be mesmerized by an extraordinary showcase of talent on “Great Performances” Season 51 Episode 8, titled “Now Hear This: Virtuosos,” airing on PBS at 9:00 Pm this Friday, April 19th. In this captivating episode, viewers will embark on a musical journey exploring the remarkable work of Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson, featuring performances by virtuosos Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo.
From the haunting melodies of Paganini’s violin compositions to the soulful rhythms of Robert Johnson’s blues, audiences will be treated to a diverse range of musical styles and influences. With masterful performances by Hadelich and Keb Mo, viewers will witness the magic of live music as these talented artists bring these timeless works to life.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there! “Now Hear This: Virtuosos” also showcases the incredible athleticism and artistry of Cirque du Soleil acrobats, adding a visual spectacle to this already mesmerizing program.
Tune...
From the haunting melodies of Paganini’s violin compositions to the soulful rhythms of Robert Johnson’s blues, audiences will be treated to a diverse range of musical styles and influences. With masterful performances by Hadelich and Keb Mo, viewers will witness the magic of live music as these talented artists bring these timeless works to life.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there! “Now Hear This: Virtuosos” also showcases the incredible athleticism and artistry of Cirque du Soleil acrobats, adding a visual spectacle to this already mesmerizing program.
Tune...
- 4/12/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers from Romancing Mister Bridgerton.] Lady Whistledown (voiced by Julie Andrews) has been reporting all of the Ton drama since the Netflix series debuted in 2020. From quarrels to longing glances to juicy gossip, Lady Whistledown’s quill has been ready to write it all down every social season. But will that continue after Bridgerton Season 3? Viewers have been aware that Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) is the person behind Lady Whistledown since the big reveal at the end of Season 1. Eloise (Claudia Jessie) learned the truth the following season, causing an intense rift between the best friends. Season 3 is based on Romancing Mister Bridgerton, the fourth book in Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton book series, and follows Penelope and Colin’s (Luke Newton) love story. Since Penelope is taking center stage, Lady Whistledown is going to be a major focal point in the book and the show. What does the book tell us about Lady Whistledown? In...
- 4/11/2024
- TV Insider
The long wait to watch Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin’s (Luke Newton) love story is almost over.
Netflix has unveiled the full-length trailer for Bridgerton Season 3, which teases plenty of romantic drama.
We begin the season with Penelope at an impasse as she tries to come to terms with Colin’s brutal betrayal.
Colin returns to town as she tries to move on with her life, and things get interesting when he realizes his former flame is giving him the cold shoulder.
After the pair comes to blows, Colin reveals he’ll help her find a suitable husband, but will they be able to keep things strictly platonic, or will they find themselves back in each other’s arms before long?
Penelope realizes that she needs to carve out a life for herself to keep up the Lady Whistledown ruse, but if this show has taught us anything, it...
Netflix has unveiled the full-length trailer for Bridgerton Season 3, which teases plenty of romantic drama.
We begin the season with Penelope at an impasse as she tries to come to terms with Colin’s brutal betrayal.
Colin returns to town as she tries to move on with her life, and things get interesting when he realizes his former flame is giving him the cold shoulder.
After the pair comes to blows, Colin reveals he’ll help her find a suitable husband, but will they be able to keep things strictly platonic, or will they find themselves back in each other’s arms before long?
Penelope realizes that she needs to carve out a life for herself to keep up the Lady Whistledown ruse, but if this show has taught us anything, it...
- 4/11/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
Netflix’s official trailer for Bridgerton season three delivers more sizzling scenes with Penelope and Luke (#Polin), and shows off our first good look at Penelope’s possible suitor Lord Debling.
The nearly three-minute trailer arrived along with a new poster and more gorgeous photos from the upcoming season.
Season three stars Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, and Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury. Ruth Gemmell stars as Violet Bridgerton, Lorraine Ashbourne is Mrs. Varley, Hannah Dodd is Francesca Bridgerton, Simone Ashley is Kate Sharma, and Jonathan Bailey is Anthony Bridgerton.
Harriet Cains stars as Philipa Featherington, Bessie Carter is Prudence Featherington, Jessica Madsen is Cressida Cowper, Florence Hunt is Hyacinth Bridgerton, Martins Imhangbe is Will Mondrich, and Will Tilston plays Gregory Bridgerton.
The ensemble also includes Polly Walker as Portia Featherington,...
The nearly three-minute trailer arrived along with a new poster and more gorgeous photos from the upcoming season.
Season three stars Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, and Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury. Ruth Gemmell stars as Violet Bridgerton, Lorraine Ashbourne is Mrs. Varley, Hannah Dodd is Francesca Bridgerton, Simone Ashley is Kate Sharma, and Jonathan Bailey is Anthony Bridgerton.
Harriet Cains stars as Philipa Featherington, Bessie Carter is Prudence Featherington, Jessica Madsen is Cressida Cowper, Florence Hunt is Hyacinth Bridgerton, Martins Imhangbe is Will Mondrich, and Will Tilston plays Gregory Bridgerton.
The ensemble also includes Polly Walker as Portia Featherington,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Netflix and Shondaland have released the official trailer and a set of new images for ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3. The trailer teases the steamy, friends-to-lovers romantic beginnings of Nicola Coughlan’s Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton’s Colin Bridgerton.
The eight-episode third season finds Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) having finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her last season. She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters.
(L to R) Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington. Cr. Laurence Cendrowicz/Netflix © 2024 (L to R) Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich, Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich Cr. Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2024
But lacking in confidence, Penelope’s attempts on the marriage mart fail spectacularly.
The eight-episode third season finds Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) having finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her last season. She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters.
(L to R) Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington. Cr. Laurence Cendrowicz/Netflix © 2024 (L to R) Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich, Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich Cr. Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2024
But lacking in confidence, Penelope’s attempts on the marriage mart fail spectacularly.
- 4/11/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Dear gentle readers, the wait for the Bridgerton Season Three trailer is finally over. Netflix dropped the first official look at the upcoming season of the hit period drama on Wednesday, introducing a new friendship between Penelope and Colin.
In the trailer, the characters, portrayed by Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton, team up in an effort to help Penelope find a husband and move out of her home.
“We have been apart for far too long,” the Julie Andrews-voiced Lady Whistledown opens the clip. “At last, London’s fashionable set has made its return,...
In the trailer, the characters, portrayed by Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton, team up in an effort to help Penelope find a husband and move out of her home.
“We have been apart for far too long,” the Julie Andrews-voiced Lady Whistledown opens the clip. “At last, London’s fashionable set has made its return,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- Rollingstone.com
As the voice of Lady Whistledown (Julie Andrews) declares at the top of the “Bridgerton” Season 3 trailer — it has been far too long.
After more than two years away, the steamy Netflix series based on Julia Quinn’s novels returns, this time to tell the story of Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan). Unlike previous seasons, both leads in this installment are already familiar to the hungry “Bridgerton” fanbase, as is the romantic trope of friends to lovers.
The trailer for Part 1 (four episodes) shows Penelope and Colin rekindling their friendship after Colin returns from Europe so strikingly handsome that even his siblings notice; he offers to coach Penelope in how to charm suitors so that she may find a suitable husband, but the teaching process has Colin wondering about his own feelings. That’s all complicated by the arrival of Lord Debling (Sam Phillips), who is actively seeking a wife.
After more than two years away, the steamy Netflix series based on Julia Quinn’s novels returns, this time to tell the story of Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan). Unlike previous seasons, both leads in this installment are already familiar to the hungry “Bridgerton” fanbase, as is the romantic trope of friends to lovers.
The trailer for Part 1 (four episodes) shows Penelope and Colin rekindling their friendship after Colin returns from Europe so strikingly handsome that even his siblings notice; he offers to coach Penelope in how to charm suitors so that she may find a suitable husband, but the teaching process has Colin wondering about his own feelings. That’s all complicated by the arrival of Lord Debling (Sam Phillips), who is actively seeking a wife.
- 4/11/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Today, Netflix and Shondaland released the official trailer, key art, and new images for Bridgerton Season 3. The trailer teases the longing friends-to-lovers romantic beginnings of Nicola Coughlan’s Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton’s Colin Bridgerton.
The photos offer another look at some of the members of the ‘ton. Bridgerton returns for its third season in two parts, with Part 1 (301-304) premiering on May 13, 2024, and Part 2 (305-308) premiering on June 13, 2024.
From Shondaland and new showrunner Jess Brownell, Bridgerton is back for its third season and finds Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her last season.
She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters. But lacking in confidence,...
The photos offer another look at some of the members of the ‘ton. Bridgerton returns for its third season in two parts, with Part 1 (301-304) premiering on May 13, 2024, and Part 2 (305-308) premiering on June 13, 2024.
From Shondaland and new showrunner Jess Brownell, Bridgerton is back for its third season and finds Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her last season.
She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters. But lacking in confidence,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Dearest gentle readers, Penelope and Colin enter into a unique agreement in the Bridgerton season three trailer.
The characters, portrayed by Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton, join forces to help Penelope find a husband this season, as she is eager to move out of her home but struggles to stand out in the ‘ton despite taking on a whole new wardrobe.
“We have been apart for far too long,” the Julie Andrews-voiced Lady Whistledown says in the look (below) at the upcoming season of the hit Netflix series. “At last, London’s fashionable set has made its return, and it seems that our Bon Ton is moving with the changing tide. So, too, is this author.”
As Penelope and Colin (dubbed “Polin”) begin working together to help her find a husband, the pair find that it may be harder than it seemed at first.
“I would not be angry...
The characters, portrayed by Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton, join forces to help Penelope find a husband this season, as she is eager to move out of her home but struggles to stand out in the ‘ton despite taking on a whole new wardrobe.
“We have been apart for far too long,” the Julie Andrews-voiced Lady Whistledown says in the look (below) at the upcoming season of the hit Netflix series. “At last, London’s fashionable set has made its return, and it seems that our Bon Ton is moving with the changing tide. So, too, is this author.”
As Penelope and Colin (dubbed “Polin”) begin working together to help her find a husband, the pair find that it may be harder than it seemed at first.
“I would not be angry...
- 4/11/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga will be returning to Broadway in 2025.
The Tony Award-winning actresses previously starred in the West End production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends in London in late 2023 and now they’re bringing the show to the U.S.
Old Friends is a revue of the late Sondheim‘s greatest hits with a star-studded cast.
The show will have its North American premiere at Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre in February 2025 before heading to Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in March 2025.
Producer Cameron Mackintosh said, “Old Friends was Steve‘s idea, born during lockdown, when he suggested it was time (and we had plenty of it!) we put together a third review of his work, to follow from the worldwide hit Side by Side By Sondheim in 1976 (my first!) and Putting It Together (which Julia McKenzie directed at the Manhattan Theatre Club...
The Tony Award-winning actresses previously starred in the West End production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends in London in late 2023 and now they’re bringing the show to the U.S.
Old Friends is a revue of the late Sondheim‘s greatest hits with a star-studded cast.
The show will have its North American premiere at Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre in February 2025 before heading to Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in March 2025.
Producer Cameron Mackintosh said, “Old Friends was Steve‘s idea, born during lockdown, when he suggested it was time (and we had plenty of it!) we put together a third review of his work, to follow from the worldwide hit Side by Side By Sondheim in 1976 (my first!) and Putting It Together (which Julia McKenzie directed at the Manhattan Theatre Club...
- 4/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The Broadway premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga will begin previews March 25, 2025, in a Manhattan Theatre Club production at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Devised by Cameron Mackintosh, with musical staging and choreography Matthew Bourne and Julia McKenzie, the revue – the third devoted to the work of Sondheim – will make its North American premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles in advance of the Broadway premiere.
Choreography will be by Stephen Mear, with additional casting, creative team, and other details for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends to be announced at a later date.
The news was included in the Manhattan Theatre Club’s 2024-25 season announcement today. Also on the Mtc’s roster is the Broadway premiere of Eureka Day, written by Jonathan Spector and directed by Anna D. Shapiro and the world premiere Off Broadway production of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer...
Devised by Cameron Mackintosh, with musical staging and choreography Matthew Bourne and Julia McKenzie, the revue – the third devoted to the work of Sondheim – will make its North American premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles in advance of the Broadway premiere.
Choreography will be by Stephen Mear, with additional casting, creative team, and other details for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends to be announced at a later date.
The news was included in the Manhattan Theatre Club’s 2024-25 season announcement today. Also on the Mtc’s roster is the Broadway premiere of Eureka Day, written by Jonathan Spector and directed by Anna D. Shapiro and the world premiere Off Broadway production of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer...
- 4/8/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready to be dazzled by the incredible talent showcased in the latest episode of “Great Performances” titled “Now Hear This: Rising Stars,” airing this Friday at 9:00 Pm on PBS.
In this episode, viewers will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and explore the prestigious Juilliard Pre-College, where young musicians hone their craft under the guidance of world-class instructors. From classical to contemporary, the Juilliard Pre-College is a breeding ground for the next generation of musical prodigies.
Additionally, the episode features a spotlight on Singapore’s very own Chloe Chua, a rising star in the classical music world. As viewers witness her remarkable talent and dedication, they’ll be inspired by her journey to the top and the passion she brings to her performances.
Don’t miss “Now Hear This: Rising Stars” on “Great Performances” this Friday at 9:00 Pm on PBS for an unforgettable evening celebrating...
In this episode, viewers will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and explore the prestigious Juilliard Pre-College, where young musicians hone their craft under the guidance of world-class instructors. From classical to contemporary, the Juilliard Pre-College is a breeding ground for the next generation of musical prodigies.
Additionally, the episode features a spotlight on Singapore’s very own Chloe Chua, a rising star in the classical music world. As viewers witness her remarkable talent and dedication, they’ll be inspired by her journey to the top and the passion she brings to her performances.
Don’t miss “Now Hear This: Rising Stars” on “Great Performances” this Friday at 9:00 Pm on PBS for an unforgettable evening celebrating...
- 4/5/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
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