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entertainment3 months ago

Bill Condon Highlights the Hidden Love for Musicals

Bill Condon, a renowned filmmaker known for musicals like Dreamgirls and Beauty and the Beast, discusses his passion for adapting musicals to film, the challenges of the genre, and his upcoming projects, including Kiss of the Spider Woman, which explores themes of gender fluidity and political repression. He emphasizes that people secretly love musicals and highlights the importance of permission and fantasy in enjoying them, while also reflecting on the genre's fluctuating popularity and his approach to reviving classic musicals.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bill-condon#entertainment#film
entertainment1 year ago

"Christian Bale Unveils Tattooed Frankenstein Transformation for 'The Bride' Film"

Christian Bale is set to portray Frankenstein's monster in the forthcoming film "The Bride," directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and set for release in October 2025. This adaptation is one of three recent film projects based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, with the others directed by Guillermo del Toro and Zelda Williams. Each film offers a unique take on the classic tale, with different settings and storylines.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#christian-bale#entertainment#frankenstein
gamingentertainment2 years ago

Sega Aims for Classic Comeback: Sonic's Success Inspires Revival of Iconic Games

Sega, buoyed by the success of its Sonic the Hedgehog movie adaptations, is looking to bring more of its classic video game franchises to other platforms, including movies and the gaming platform Roblox. Sega's Chief Operating Officer, Shuji Utsumi, mentioned the possibility of adapting IPs like Yakuza and Persona. The company is also seeking to expand its ownership of gaming studios through acquisitions. Utsumi dismissed rumors of a potential Microsoft acquisition, stating that Sega has no intention of being sold to another party.

via CNBC|
#gamingentertainment#movie-adaptations#roblox
entertainment2 years ago

"Unveiling the Top Agatha Christie Movie Adaptations"

As Kenneth Branagh's latest Agatha Christie adaptation, "A Haunting In Venice," hits theaters, this article ranks a dozen of the best Christie movie adaptations. From classics like "Murder On The Orient Express" to recent limited series like "The Pale Horse," the list includes iconic performances by actors such as Marlene Dietrich, Albert Finney, Maggie Smith, and Peter Ustinov. While some adaptations capture the essence of Christie's mysteries, others fall short in translating her work to the screen. Nonetheless, these films and series offer thrilling murder mysteries and intriguing characters that have made Agatha Christie's stories timeless.

via The A.V. Club|
#agatha-christie#entertainment#hercule-poirot
entertainment2 years ago

"Dungeons & Dragons" Inspires Box Office Success and Character Creativity.

"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" debuted with $38.5 million at the box office, but needs to hold up against "Super Mario Bros." to justify its $150 million production cost and ignite a new franchise. Both films were positively received, but "Mario" is expected to become the year's first billion-dollar blockbuster. Analysts believe the two movies can co-exist at the box office, but "D&D" will have less time on premium large format screens. The success of "D&D" will be determined by audiences over time.

via Variety|
#box-office#dungeons-and-dragons#entertainment