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‘Rent’ Selected as Fox’s Next Live Musical
7 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
“Rent” is heading to television.
The award-winning musical is being adapted as one of Fox’s next live productions, Variety has learned. Fox’s show comes as the musical celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
“Rent” tells the story of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams during a time of great social and political turmoil, under the shadow of AIDS. Set in New York City’s gritty East Village, the show is a re-imagining of Puccini’s “La Bohème.”
With the estate of the late original playwright Jonathan Larson, Marc Platt — who worked on Fox’s “Grease: Live” musical,” “La La Land” and “Wicked” — will executive produce the event. Other executive producers are Adam Siegel, Julie Larson, Al Larson and Revolution Studios’ Vince Totino, Scott Hemming and Marla Levine.
More details and casting will be announced later. No premiere date has been set for “Rent.”
“We are so honored to partner with the estate of the »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
‘A Christmas Story’ Set as Fox’s Next Live Musical
8 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Fox’s lighting department is gonna have to invest in some leg lamps: the broadcaster has set “A Christmas Story” as its next live musical. The three-hour television event will air this December. The over-the-air network and Warner Horizon Unscripted Television have partnered with Marc Platt (“Grease: Live”) to adapt the 1983 holiday movie of the same name, which also inspired a Tony Award-nominated Broadway production. “A Christmas Story: The Musical” stage scorers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul will compose several new songs for the small-screen production, with Jonathan Tolins and Robert Cary (also of “Grease: Live”) adapting the book. »
- Tony Maglio
‘Once Upon a Time’ Cast Shakeup: Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas, Jared Gilmore, Emilie de Ravin Exiting
8 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
‘Once Upon a Time’ has been renewed at ABC for Season 7, but much of its core cast won’t be part of it. Original stars Ginnifer Goodwin (Snow White and Mary Margaret), Josh Dallas (Prince Charming and David Nolan), Jared Gilmore (Henry) and Emilie de Ravin (Belle and Lacey) are all exiting at the end of Season 6. It was previously reported that Jennifer Morrison (Emma) is also leaving at the end of the season. Additionally, Rebecca Mader (Wicked Witch of the West and Zelena) announced on social media on Thursday that she is departing as well. Lana Parrilla (Regina and Evil Queen), Robert Carlyle. »
- Ryan Gajewski
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jake Gyllenhaal in Talks to Star in Drama ‘Rio’
12 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jake Gyllenhaal are in talks to star in Studiocanal’s “Rio,” sources tell Variety.
“A Bigger Splash” helmer Luca Guadagnino is directing from a script by Steven Knight.
The film follows a financial reporter (Gyllenhaal) who travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit a wealthy friend (Cumberbatch), only to get sucked into a plot to fake his friend’s death.
Studiocanal will finance and produce along with Gyllenhaal and his Nine Stories Productions and Cumberbatch and his Sunny March production company with Adam Ackland. Nine Stories partner Riva Marker will also produce.
Studiocanal is planning to take the movie to the Cannes Film Festival to sell to international markets.
Cumberbatch’s most recent movie, “Doctor Strange,” in which he played Marvel’s titular superhero, was one of his highest-grossing to date, hauling $677.6 million worldwide. »
- Justin Kroll
Cannes: Daniel Radcliffe to Star in Action Comedy 'Guns Akimbo'
12 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news »
Daniel Radcliffe is set to add action comedy to his growing resume.
The Harry Potter star is to take the lead in Occupant Entertainment's Guns Akimbo, written and directed by Jason Lei Howden. Joe Neurauter and Felipe Marino are producing for Occupant Entertainment. Michael Mailis from Hyperion Entertainment and Will Clarke and Andy Mayson from Altitude Films are executive producing.
Altitude and Occupant will be introducing the project to international buyers at Cannes.
New Zealand filmmaker Howden – who has worked as a visual artist for numerous projects for Weta Digital, including The Avengers, The Hobbit trilogy and Prometheus – saw his »
- Alex Ritman
Bill Maher Slams Bill Clinton for Country’s Frazzled State: ‘Let’s Put Blame Where It Belongs’
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Reeling from the week’s events surrounding Donald Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey, Bill Maher pointed a finger and wagged it mightily at the one person he saw as the catalyst of the chaos – Bill Clinton. “A lot of this is because of Bill Clinton,” Maher said on his HBO show “Real Time” Friday night. Maher pointed out that the snowball started to roll in June 2016, when the former president had a private meeting with then Attorney General Loretta Lynch aboard her private plane parked in a Phoenix airport. CNN reported that the encounter raised questions about whether. »
- Rosemary Rossi
FBI Magician Drama ‘Deception,’ Divorce Comedy ‘Splitting Up Together’ Ordered to Series at ABC
2 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
ABC has given series orders to drama “Deception” and single-camera comedy “Splitting Up Together.”
“Deception” follows Las Vegas magician Cameron Black (Jack Cutmore-Scott) who begins working as a “consulting illusionist” for the FBI when his career is ruined by scandal. He will use his talents in sleight of hand, illusion, and deception to help the government solve crimes that defy explanation.
The series hails from writer Chris Fedak, and executive producers Berlatni, Martin Gero, Sarah Schechter and David Nutter, who is attached to direct the pilot. Renowned magician and puzzle creator David Kwong will serve as co-producer. Warner Bros. Television is producing, along with Berlanti Productions and Quinn’s House.
“Splitting Up Together,” based on a series from Denmark, tells the story of a couple whose marriage is reignited by their divorce. They still live in the same house, alternating weeks, with one living upstairs and doing the parenting while the other lives downstairs in the guest »
- Daniel Holloway and Joe Otterson
‘Law and Order: Svu’ Showrunner Rick Eid Leaves for ‘Chicago P.D.’
2 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
“Law & Order: Svu” showrunner Rick Eid has exited the venerable procedural to take the top writing job at “Chicago P.D.” Eid takes over as showrunner for Matt Olmstead, who exited “P.D.” at the end of Season 4. Olmstead co-created “P.D.” with Dick Wolf, who also created the “Law & Order” franchise. A replacement has not yet been named for “Svu,” which was picked up for a 19th season on Friday. Also Read: How ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and The CW Rank in Ratings Just Before Upfronts “P.D.,” which was renewed for Season 5 on Wednesday, stars Jason Beghe, Jon Seda, »
- Ryan Gajewski
ABC Picks Up ‘Deception,’ ‘Splitting Up Together’ to Series
2 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
ABC has given series pickups to magician drama “Deception” and family sitcom “Splitting Up Together.” “Deception” follows the disgraced superstar magician Cameron Black. When his career is ruined by scandal, he has only one place to turn to practice his art of deception, illusion and influence — the FBI. He’ll become the world’s first consulting illusionist, helping the government solve crimes that defy explanation and trap criminals and spies by using deception. Produced by Berlanti Productions and Quinn’s House in association with Warner Bros. Television, “Deception” is executive produced by Fedak, Berlanti, Martin Gero and Sarah Schechter. David Kwong serves as co-producer. »
- Linda Ge
Bill O’Reilly Blames ‘Left-Wing Cabal’ for His Firing: ‘It Was a Hit’
3 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
In his first post-Fox Interview, Bill O’Reilly blamed his spectacular fall from grace on an “organized left-wing cabal” that had it in for him, promising to “explain some of it” in the coming weeks. O’Reilly was fired from Fox News after an bombshell New York Times report in April revealed that he and the network had paid about $13 million to settle five different sexual harassment claims against him. “This was a hit, and in the weeks to come we’re going to be able to explain some of it,” O’Reilly said Friday on Glenn Beck’s radio show. »
- Itay Hod
PopPolitics: Roger Stone, the Link Between Nixon and Trump (Listen)
3 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
“Get Me Roger Stone,” a new Netflix documentary debuting this week, arrives at an opportune time.
Stone is the colorful, notorious political operator who once again was near the center of the news vortex with reports that he recommended to President Trump that he fire FBI Director James Comey. He says that he never claimed that.
Stone also denies that he had any links to Russian sources believed to be responsible for hacking into the Democratic National Committee and a top Clinton campaign official — and he has offered to testify before House and Senate intelligence committees.
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As much as Stone may push back on these stories, it’s hard not to see just how much he likes and even thrives on being at the center of attention, even if it is at his own expense. He embraces the aura of a dirty trickster, »
- Ted Johnson
‘2 Broke Girls’ Canceled by CBS After 6 Seasons
3 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
It may be time to reach for a cupcake, as CBS has canceled “2 Broke Girls” after six seasons. Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs starred in the sitcom that was frequently on the bubble. The cast also included Garrett Morris, Jonathan Kite, Matthew Moy and Jennifer Coolidge. Michael Patrick King and Whitney Cummings created the show, and it hailed from Warner Bros. Television. Also Read: CBS Picks Up Johnny Galecki-Produced Comedy 'By the Book' to Series The network still has a number of shows still in limbo, including “Elementary,” “The Great Indoors” and “Code Black.” CBS has already »
- Ryan Gajewski
‘2 Broke Girls’ Canceled After 6 Seasons at CBS
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Comedy series “2 Broke Girls” has been canceled after six seasons at CBS, Variety has learned.
The series starred Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs as waitresses at in a Brooklyn diner who one day dream of opening their own business. The only thing standing in their way is the fact they are dead broke. The series also starred Matthew Moy, Jonathan Kite, Garrett Morris, and Jennifer Coolidge. The series was co-created by Michael Patrick King and Whitney Cummings, with King and Michelle Nader executive producing. Warner Bros. Television and Mpk Productions produced.
The series posted solid ratings throughout its run. Season 6 averaged a 1.3 rating in adults 18-49 and 5.6 million viewers per episode, airing mostly on Monday nights. It briefly moved to Wednesdays and Thursdays during its fifth season.
CBS previously renewed 18 of their series. The returning shows renewed to date include six comedies such as “Big Bang Theory,” “Mom,” and “Life in Pieces”; nine dramas including “Blue Bloods »
- Joe Otterson
Trump Taping Comey Would Be Creepy – But Would It Be Criminal?
3 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
It would have been creepy for Donald Trump to secretly record his conversations with FBI Director James Comey. Creepy, but probably legal. Trump’s tweet Friday referencing possible tapes of his conversations with Comey raised questions about who would have taped whom: Was Trump implying that he had taped Comey, or that he suspected Comey of taping him? His team refused to offer any clarity on the matter. But if Trump did secretly tape his conversations or phone calls with Comey, it does not appear that the president broke any local or federal wiretapping laws. Also Read: Democrats Demand Secret Trump Tapes - If They. »
- Susan Seager
Rare ‘Harry Potter’ Prequel Stolen; Police Turn to Fans for Help
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“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling and West Midlands Police in England are turning to fans to help them locate an untitled prequel story that was stolen.
In 2008, Rowling wrote an 800-word manuscript — on two sides of an A5 postcard — for a charity auction. At some point between April 13 and 24, the manuscript was stolen, alongside jewelry, from a property in Kings Heath, Birmingham, according to reports. The West Midlands Police Department turned to Twitter when they realized they could use the series’ rabid fanbase to find the thief.
“The only people who will buy this unique piece are true Harry Potter fans,” investigating officer Paul Jauncey told NBC News. “We are appealing to anyone who sees, or is offered this item for sale, to contact police.”
We are asking #HarryPotter fans to help share our appeal after a rare Harry Potter prequel by @jk_rowling was stolen https://t.co/NLH »
- Jacob Bryant
Jason Bateman Confirms More ‘Arrested Development’ on the Way
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There’s plenty more “Arrested Development” on the way soon, if a tweet by star Jason Bateman is any indication. Prodigal son Michael Bluth tweeted an update Friday evening that affirmed that not only is more of the show finally on the way, but that he’s officially signed on. “Look very probable I’m going to put some miles on the Stair Car this summer,” he tweeted. “Just officially signed on to more Arrested Development today.” Look very probable I'm going to put some miles on the Stair Car this summer. Just officially signed on to more Arrested Development today. »
- Carli Velocci
Jason Bateman Signs on for More ‘Arrested Development’
3 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
“Arrested Development” fans could very well have reason to celebrate, with series star Jason Bateman saying he has “officially signed on to more” of the cult hit series.
Bateman tweeted on Friday: “Look very probable I’m going to put some miles on the Stair Car this summer. Just officially signed on to more Arrested Development today.”
There has been considerable buzz surrounding a new season of the comedy for quite some time with cast members and producers teasing the likelihood of Season 5, though noting that scheduling issues caused some difficulty.
Executive producer Brian Grazer said two years ago that he was working on 17 new episodes. Around the same time, Netflix boss Ted Sarandos teased a possible fifth season, telling reporters, “We’re plugging along. It’s a long, complex deal … The talent is very busy… and it’s owned by Fox,” though he confirmed discussions with the cast were underway. About »
- Joe Otterson and Elizabeth Wagmeister
Um, Why Did ABC Renew ‘Once Upon a Time’ Without Its Leads?
4 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
ABC isn’t ready to close the book just yet on “Once Upon a Time.” The fairy tale-focused drama series was renewed for Season 7 on Thursday, but the network announced a day later that the latest run would be without almost all of its core cast members. Can the series spin enough gold without them to warrant the pickup? There’s no question that the new season will look very different to fans, with show mainstays Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas, Jared Gilmore and Emilie de Ravin following Jennifer Morrison out the door. Such is the curse of the six-season contract. »
- Tony Maglio and Ryan Gajewski
Michelle Obama Says Trump’s School Lunch Decision ‘Will Have Kids Eating Crap’
4 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
While Barack Obama has had to sit back and watch President Trump dismantle so many of his policies, former first lady Michelle Obama is not taking the current administration’s decision to delay federal rules aimed at making school lunch healthier quietly. “Moms, think about this. I don’t care what state you live in, take me out of the equation, like me, don’t like me, but think about why someone is Ok with your kids eating crap,” the mother-of-two said at an annual health conference in Washington, D.C. on Friday, ABC News reported. Carefully not to mention Trump by name, »
- Umberto Gonzalez and Debbie Emery
'Rent,' 'A Christmas Story' Set for Fox Live Musicals
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Fox has announced a pair of live musicals that will broadcast on the network in 2017: Rent and A Christmas Story.
The live version of Jonathan Larson's Tony-winning musical follows the January 2016 airing of Fox's Grease: Live.
Larson's estate executors, Al and Julie Larson, will serve as executive producing on Fox's Rent; Larson died in January 1996 following the musical's off-Broadway debut. The play went on to win the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Rent was also adapted for the big screen in »
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