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entertainment1 year ago

"Amélie Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Reflections Two Decades Later"

Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet reflects on the 20th anniversary of "Amélie," discussing the film's origins, influences, and challenges in getting it made. He emphasizes that the movie is not a romance but a story about kindness and helping others, and shares insights into its production, including the unique props and locations. Jeunet also discusses the film's unexpected success, its influence on younger filmmakers, and his rejection of sequel and remake proposals, expressing satisfaction with the film's global impact and its status as a social phenomenon.

via Vulture|
#amelie#entertainment#fairy-tales
entertainment2 years ago

Britney Spears' Musical Vision: A Fairy Tale, Not a Bio-Musical

Britney Spears initially approached producers with the idea for a musical based on her song catalog, but specifically not a biographical one. The result is Once Upon a One More Time, a jukebox musical that tells the story of fairy-tale princesses whose eyes are opened by wage inequality and a copy of Betty Friedan's 1963 novel The Feminine Mystique. The musical, which finally made its debut on Broadway after being delayed by the pandemic, provides Spears with a revenue stream from the production as well as any future touring and licensing income.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#britney-spears#broadway#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Britney Spears' Feminist Jukebox Musical: Her Idea, Her Inspiration, Her Approval.

Britney Spears' musical Once Upon a One More Time, which opened at Broadway's Marquis Theatre, was her idea, but she didn't want it to be biographical. The musical is based on her song catalog and fairy tales, princesses, and storybooks. The show's producer and book writer credit Spears for the initial idea and input. The musical was delayed due to the pandemic and Spears' conservatorship battle, but it finally premiered in December 2021. The underlying rights agreement for the musical provides Spears with a revenue stream from the Broadway production as well as any future touring and licensing income.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#britney-spears#broadway#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

'Once Upon a One More Time': A Wickedly Charming Britney Spears Musical Review

Once Upon A One More Time, a new Broadway musical featuring the hits of Britney Spears, is a smart, funny, and splendid tribute to fairy tales and feminism. The show, directed and choreographed by Keone & Mari Madrid, features a talented cast and cleverly introduces Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique into the mix. The production is a delight to watch, with beautiful set design, pulsing lights, and witty costumes.

via Deadline|
#britney-spears#broadway#entertainment
arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Crowned" and Empowered: Black Children in Stunning Visions of Culture

Husband and wife photographers Kahran and Regis Bethencourt have reimagined classic fairy tales with photographs of Black children in their book CROWNED: Magical Folk and Fairy Tales from the Diaspora. The couple intentionally casts Black children of different ages, skin tones, and hair textures in traditionally white roles, like Cinderella. The book is a visual representation of their original mission to celebrate and embrace natural Black beauty and to encourage Black children to wear their natural hair in fashionable settings.

via NPR|
#arts-and-culture#black-representation#childrens-literature