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Kurt Russell is officially entering the Yellowstone universe. While his casting was already heavily speculated, it’s now confirmed that Russell is joining the cast of spinoff series The Madison.

Specific details about Russell’s character have not been announced, but sources tell Variety that he will likely play the husband of Michelle Pfeiffer’s Stacy Clyburn, a wealthy Manhattanite who heads to Big Sky Country in the wake of a family tragedy.

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A great cast is the “best medicine” for a series, and that’s exactly what we have on Fox’s incoming new medical drama.

We previously expressed our excitement over the trio that would be landing Best Medicine. Josh Charles and Abigail Spencer are principled actors who have been on our screens for many years in some truly iconic roles.

And Josh Segarra is easily one of the most underrated actors in the game.

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We know Josh Charles stars as Martin Best, a brilliant surgeon who abruptly leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent summers as a child.

“Best Medicine,” Fox’s upcoming U.S. adaptation of the British dramedy “Doc Martin,” has added seven new cast members — or eight, if you count the one with four legs.

John Dimaggio, Didi Conn, Clea Lewis, Stephen Spinella, Jason Veasey, Carter Shimp and Cindy De La Cruz have been cast in the series, which will premiere midseason during the 2025-2026 TV season. Also new to the cast is a dog named Wattson.

Dimaggio, best known for voice roles such as Bender in “Futurama” and Jake the Dog in “Adventure Time,” plays handyman Bert Large, while Shimp plays his son Al. Dimaggio is repped by Gersh; Shimp (“The Holdovers”) is repped by Authentic Talent and Literary Management and Gray Talent Agency.

Didi Conn, who played iconic beauty school dropout Frenchy in “Grease,” plays councilwoman Geneva Potter. She is repped by Headline Talent Agency.

Lewis (“Ellen”) plays pharmacist Sally Mylow. She is...

Fox is rounding out its cast for its upcoming medical comedy Best Medicine, based on the popular British series Doc Martin.

Didi Conn (Grease), Clea Lewis (American Rust), Stephen Spinella (Royal Pains), Jason Veasey (Only Murders in the Building), John Dimaggio (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts), Carter Shimp (The Holdovers), Cindy De La Cruz (Blue Bloods) and pooch Wattson have been tapped for recurring roles. They join series regulars Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, Annie Potts, Josh Segarra and Cree.

Best Medicine is a one-hour comedy series that centers on Martin Best (Charles), a brilliant surgeon who abruptly leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent summers as a child. Unfortunately, Martin’s blunt and borderline rude bedside manner rubs the quirky, needy locals the wrong way, and he quickly alienates the town, even though he’s all they’ve got.

Image Source: Paramount Pictures The Sequel Nobody Asked For (But We Got Anyway)

Be honest: did you secretly watch Grease 2 a million times as a kid? Sure, critics panned it when it hit theaters in 1982, but decades later it’s still finding new fans. Maybe it’s the gloriously cheesy songs, the neonsoaked 80s vibe, or Michelle Pfeiffer radiating star power before she became, well, Michelle Pfeiffer. Whatever the reason, Grease 2 carved out a permanent spot as a cult favorite.

Why Grease 2 Exists (And Still Matters)

The original Grease was a phenomenon — a smash hit no one saw coming. So, of course, Paramount wanted lightning to strike twice.

Few people likely remember Joseph Brooks' 1977 musical drama "You Light Up My Life." The film stars Didi Conn (who played Frenchy in the Olivia Newton-John classic "Grease") as Laurie Robinson, a children's show host and commercial performer who dreams of a singing career. She is engaged to be married to Ken (Stephen Nathan), but has a one-night fling with a random film director named Christopher Nolan. Weeks later, when Laurie goes to an audition, she finds Nolan might be her director. Awkward. She sings her latest opus, a little ditty called "You Light Up My Life," and everyone loves it. (The film's writer/director Brooks also penned the song.)

The rest of the movie is a turgid melodrama about Laurie's ambitions, her relationship with her father (a comedian whom she performs on TV kids shows with), her growing ambivalence toward her fiancé, and her new potential romance with Nolan. The movie is,...

Grease star John Travolta plays his iconic character, Danny Zuko, more than 40 years after the original movie premiered. The musical, directed by Randal Kleiser, follows the blossoming romance between Danny and Sandy Olsson, who spend a summer together before becoming classmates at Rydell High. Based on the stage production, Grease was released in 1978 and has since become a musical staple, full of memorable songs and characters. Along with Travolta, the cast of Grease includes Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Didi Conn, Barry Pearl, Jeff Conaway, Eve Arden, and more.

Travolta recently made an appearance at the Hollywood Bowl in California for a Grease sing-along event. As revealed on Instagram, Travolta donned a Danny Zuko-inspired costume, including a leather jacket and classic pompadour hairstyle. Travolta also shared that no one expected him to be there, posting a video of himself greeting former castmates and receiving a standing ovation from the crowd. In the footage,...

Sing-a-longs are fun events that have been around for ages. Not only do they serve as a dose of nostalgia, jamming to your favorite tunes in a space with hundreds (or even thousands) of other fans in unison, but they're also simply a fun event to experience. When you attend, you're thinking about a few things: should you dress up as a character from the musical/film or an artist? Are you prepared to lose your voice from belting out the words? Or what if the artist shows up? For that last question, Grease fans at the Hollywood Bowl Grease Sing-a-Long got the surprise of a lifetime from John Travolta, aka bad boy Danny Zuko himself!

There's always a small thought that comes to your mind of "what if" the artist/star of the film makes an appearance, but you're really just there for a good time. So when that happens,...

Hollywood legend John Travolta shocked a capacity crowd at the Hollywood Bowl’s annual Grease Sing-a-Long on 27 June by walking onstage in full Danny Zuko regalia—black leather jacket, cuffed jeans and a carefully coiffed wig—after spending weeks keeping the cameo secret from both organisers and former co-stars.

The 70-year-old actor greeted original castmates Didi Conn, Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci and Kelly Ward with hugs before leading the audience in a raucous “We Go Together” chant. “No one knew. Not even the cast,” he later wrote on Instagram, posting video of the moment to his 6.6 million followers.

Social-media footage shows the sing-along screening briefly pausing as fans erupted in cheers; Entertainment Weekly likened the reaction to “lightning in a bottle.” The Bowl’s outdoor movie night, hosted each summer since 2005, invites patrons to dress as T-Birds or Pink Ladies and belt lyrics projected beneath the shell’s iconic arches.

Grease premiered in 1978, and its popularity is still high today, 47 years later. The iconic musical starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John started a franchise that led to a sequel, a prequel series, and an upcoming film, Summer Lovin', currently in production.

Travolta, who rose to fame thanks to the role of the rebellious, bad boy Danny Zuko, is still hopelessly devoted to the role. In a new post on Instagram, the actor revealed he made a surprise appearance on Friday at a Grease sing-along at the Hollywood Bowl. The actor's appearance wasn't complete without a Danny Zuko-approved leather jacket.

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The actor shared a photo of his hair styled back, and his black t-shirt and black leather jacket. He also attached a video from the moment he surprised the fans at the Grease sing-along, and everyone's reactions. He even recreated...

Fans at the Grease Sing-a-Long screening at the Hollywood Bowl last night got a surprise when the original Danny Zuko strutted out onstage.

John Travolta posted a photo of himself in character and a video as he entered — wearing a blond wig — from stage right. The star got a standing ovation from the crowd.

He then led the assembled fans in a collective “wop-bop-a-loo-bop” before shouting, “Enjoy the show. We love you!”

Travolta noted in his post that “no one knew” he would be there, not even those already assembled on stage, which including director Randal Kleiser and castmembers Barry Pearl, Didi Conn, Kelly Ward and Michael Tucci.

“Tonight at the Hollywood Bowl, for the first time I surprised everyone at the Grease Sing-a-Long and dressed up as Danny Zuko. No one knew. Not even the cast. Thank you for a great evening,” he wrote.

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John Travolta had a surprise in store for fans who attended a “Grease” sing-along at the Hollywood Bowl, showing up in full Danny Zuko regalia — an unexpected nod to his character in the classic musical.

Travolta shared a photo and video from the Friday. night event on Instagram. “Tonight at the Hollywood Bowl, for the first time I surprised everyone at the Grease Sing-a-Long and dressed up as Danny Zuko. No one knew. Not even the cast. Thank you for a great evening,” he wrote.

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The actor was joined by “Grease” cast mates Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci, Kelly Ward and Didi Conn, as well as by director Randal Kleiser.

Travolta entered the event to loud cheers from the audience. “L.A., I thought you were going back to Australia? That’s cool, that’s cool, baby. You know,...

John Travolta made a surprise appearance at Friday night’s “Grease” sing-a-long at the Hollywood Bowl dressed as his iconic drag racing, hip swinging 1950s bad boy Danny Zuko.

“Tonight at the Hollywood Bowl, for the first time I surprised everyone at the ‘Grease’ Sing-a-Long and dressed up as Danny Zuko,” Travolta wrote in an Instagram post Saturday, sharing a video of his appearance. “No one knew. Not even the cast. Thank you for a great evening.”

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In the video, Travolta swaggered on stage as the leather-clad greaser, as the packed Hollywood Bowl erupted in cheers. Travolta then greeted the other original cast members on stage, who were stunned themselves to see him, before addressing the crowd.

“L.A! I thought you were going back to Australia?” Travolta joked, referencing the iconic line from the classic movie musical.

The team behind the ‘Life After Movies’ documentary series are back, and this time they are bringing to life the story of the much-beloved musical ‘Grease’ with the latest doc ‘Life After Grease.’

The doc is the latest feature in the ‘Life After Movies’ series. With more interviews shot beyond this teaser, and more to go, ‘Life After Grease’ will celebrate Randal Kleiser’s 1978 classic starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta. With interviews with T-Birds Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci, Kelly Ward and Pink Ladies Didi Conn, Jamie Donnelly and Dinah Manoff, plus so many more!

With production underway, the team are back to their crowdfunding efforts to help complete the project.

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Back in 2019, UK filmmaker Lisa Downs brought her love of childhood movies to life with ‘Life After Flash’, a deep dive into Flash Gordon. Following up...

Life After Grease is a new documentary catching up with those involved in the much-loved 1970s musical feature. And it needs your help!

Filmmaker Lisa Downs has gradually been building up quite the collection of movie nerd documentaries. She’s made Life After Flash, Life After The Navigator and Life After The Neverending Story to date, where she tracks down those involved in Flash Gordon, Flight Of The Navigator and The Neverending Story and brings their stories up to date.

Her next project? Life After Grease, which – as the title suggests – sees her talking to those involved in the movie, and capturing their stories. She’s already got Grease director Randal Kleiser involved, and has filmed interviews with assorted members of the cast and crew.

There are still some interviews to capture, and the film to edit into shape, and so Lisa – as an independent filmmaker – has launched a Kickstarter...

Benito Skinner’s semi-biographical college comedy “Overcompensating” is the social media star‘s first long-form project.

His Prime Video series introduces several new faces to the comedy landscape alongside a stacked list of guest stars. Skinner’s podcasting partner, Mary Beth Barone, stars as his sister in the series, while Wally Baram makes her acting debut as Benny’s freshman-year friend.

“Overcompensating” also includes Connie Britton and Kyle MacLachlan as Benny’s parents, and guest stars Kaia Gerber, Owen Thiele and Charli Xcx. Additional guest stars include Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, James Van Der Beek, Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez, Boman Martinez Reid and Yasmine Sahid.

Keep reading for a full breakdown of the cast of “Overcompensating.”

Benito Skinner as Benny Kyle MacLachlan, Benito Skinner and Connie Britton in “Overcompensating” (Credit: Prime Video)

Skinner stars as Benny, a semi-autobiographical version of his closeted college self.

If you have been looking for a college show like ABC Family's Greek that has the outrageous sense of humor of The Sex Lives of College Girls, then you have found exactly what you've been searching for in Prime Video's Overcompensating. The series comes from comedian and online personality Benito Skinner, who stars in the series that's loosely based on his experiences.

The forthcoming series has drawn interest for its subject matter and high-profile guest appearances from stars like Emmy nomniee Connie Britton and pop superstar Charli Xcx. It's by far one of the new shows coming to streaming this spring that needs to be on your radar, but before you check out Overcompensating when it premieres this month, you need to be in the know.

We're sharing all the basics prospective viewers need to know about the Prime Video comedy, including the when to start watching, who you'll...

Benito Skinner’s new series “Overcompensating” has an official trailer, with Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers added as guest stars.

Produced by A24, Strong Baby and Amazon MGM Studios, the college-set ensemble comedy follows a closeted former football player (Skinner) as he quickly befriends a high school outsider (Wally Baram) to fit in. The cast also includes Kyle MacLachlan, Charli Xcx, Connie Britton, Mary Beth Barone, Adam Dimarco and Rish Shah.

Additional guest stars include James Van Der Beek, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez and Yasmine Sahid. The series is created, written and executive produced by Skinner with Jonah Hill, Matt Dines and Ali Goodwin executive producing for Strong Baby. Charli Xcx is executive producer and executive music producer.

All eight episodes of “Overcompensating” premiere May 15 on Prime Video. Watch the official trailer below.

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A new trailer for Benito Skinner‘s upcoming comedy series Overcompensating just dropped – and it shows the ensemble cast in wild college antics!

Written by and starring Benito in the lead role, the Prime Video and A24 show tells the story of “a closeted former football player and homecoming king as he becomes fast friends with Carmen, a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny’s older sister and her campus-legend boyfriend, Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs.”

The trailer shows hilarious moments of the characters getting into sticky situations, including a a glimpse of a shirtless Benito.

Keep reading to find out more…

Overcompensating also stars Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, James Van Der Beek, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez, Boman Martinez Reid, Yasmine Sahid, Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam Dimarco,...

"I'm starting to think I am better at being in the closet." Prime Video has revealed the official trailer for a comedy series called Overcompensating, arriving to watch in May this summer season. This fun LGBTQ series follows Benny, a football player, as he struggles to accept his own sexuality in college, finding himself overcompensating as he tries to appear as something he's not. Reminds me of the film we posted a trailer for recently called Riley. The series is created by and also stars actor Benito Skinner, his first time creating & writing a series in addition to appearing in it. "Deeply funny and personal, the show explores the lengths to which we all overcompensate while on the path to finding out who we really are..." Indeed. Also featuring Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam Dimarco, and Rish Shah. With guest stars including Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers,...

Prime Video has released the official trailer for its Overcompensating series, created by and starring Benito Skinner.

They also announced that the additional guest stars include Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, James Van Der Beek, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez, Boman Martinez Reid, and Yasmine Sahid.

The comedy series, produced by A24, Strong Baby, and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere all eight episodes on May 15, 2025, on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

The previously announced cast members of Overcompensating include Wally Baram (Shrinking), Mary Beth Barone (Black Mirror), Adam Dimarco (The White Lotus), and Rish Shah (Ms. Marvel).

The previously announced guest stars include Andrea Martin, Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Kaia Gerber, Julia Shiplett, Tommy Do, Alexandra Beaton, Claire Qute, Elias Azimi, Maddie Phillips, and Charli Xcx. Holmes, Corteon Moore, Owen Thiele, Nell Verlaque, and Tomaso Sanelli have recurring roles.

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Benito Skinner is bringing the drama to Prime Video with his semi-autobiographical comedy series “Overcompensating.” Skinner, Aka Benny Drama, makes his TV debut with the star-studded series that he writes, executive produces, and acts in. The college-set show centers on former football player and homecoming king Benny (Skinner) whose journey as a closeted gay man leads to “horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs,” as the logline teases.

The official synopsis reads: “Benny becomes fast friends with Carmen (Wally Baram), a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny’s older sister (Mary Beth Barone) and her campus-legend boyfriend (Adam Dimarco), Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs. Deeply funny and personal, the show explores the lengths to which we all overcompensate while on the path to finding out who we really are.”

“Overcompensating” also stars Connie Britton,...

“Overcompensating,” the ensemble college comedy from Prime Video, added Megan Fox and James Van Der Beek as guest stars on Tuesday.

The semi-biographical comedy series follows closeted former football star Benny, played by creator Benito Skinner, as he attempts to discover his true identity while also trying to fit in with his peers. Along the way, Benny makes bold mistakes, juggles horrible hook-ups and yet still manages to find the fun.

“Overcompensating” also added additional guest stars Lukas Gage (“Companion”), Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live”), Matt Rogers (“No Good Deed”), Didi Conn (“Harlan Coben’s Shelter”), Rachel Matthews (“Upgraded”), Danielle Perez (“The Night Agent”), Boman Martinez Reid and Yasmine Sahid.

In the first trailer for the series, Fox gives Benny advice, as herself, from his poster on the wall, while Yang and Rogers share an intimate moment as Benny shuffles away. Plus, Van Der Beek gives Benny some tough love...

Image Source: Paramount Pictures Back in 1978, Grease took the world by storm, dominating the box office and solidifying its place as one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time. With catchy tunes, unforgettable dance numbers, and all the Danny-and-Sandy romance you could handle, it was a bonafide cultural phenomenon. Naturally, Paramount decided to ride that wave and greenlight a sequel. But here’s the twist—most of the original cast didn’t return for Grease 2, and the magic of Rydell High didn’t quite translate the second time around. The film flopped hard, pulling in less than 10% of what the original made at the box office. Ouch. Fast forward a few decades, and Grease 2 has managed to rewrite its narrative. It’s no longer just “that sequel no one went to see”—it’s a certified cult classic! From the catchy “Cool Rider” anthem to the...

Britt Allcroft, the producer who adapted Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends for television, has died. She was 81.

According to Allcroft’s daughter Holly Wright, she died on Wednesday, Dec. 25 in Los Angeles, The New York Times reported.

Allcroft was responsible for bringing Reverend Wilbert Awdry’s books The Railway Series to British TV in 1984 as a children’s show narrated by Ringo Starr. The series ran for 24 seasons through 2021, before the animated series Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go debuted on Netflix. The show also spawned multiple specials and movies, as well as popular toys and merchandise.

In 1979, Allcroft met Awdry while making a documentary about British steam engines. Falling in love with the characters, she brought the book to television then-husband, producer Angus Wright.

Allcroft wrote and directed the 2000 feature adaptation Thomas and the Magic Railroad, which premiered in theaters with a star-studded cast that included Mara Wilson, Alec Baldwin and Peter Fonda.

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The most notorious Grease fan theory suggests that Olivia Newton-John's Sandy is in fact dying throughout the movie and the infamous teenage love story is no more than a fantasy. Starting out as a raunchier stage play than the eventual adaptation, Randal Kleiser's 1950s set high-school musical was a mostly grounded navigation through the struggles of typical teenage years. While it has its moments of fantasy, the ending, in which Danny and Sandy fly off to their hopeful future always felt like it didn't belong.

That ending's weirdness and one particularly pertinent line from Grease's first big musical number is exactly why a compelling fan theory suggested a grim undercurrent to the iconic musical. The theory posits that Sandy never made it off the beach, never fell in love with Danny, and never sewed herself into...

A theory suggests that Sandy died at the start of Grease, and the rest of the movie is her imagined version of her senior year with Danny Zuko. A popular theory proposes that George McFly knew Marty was his son in Back to the Future, as there are clues throughout the movie that indicate his realization. Another classic theory argues Ned Ryerson, Phil's former schoolmate in Groundhog Day, could be the culprit

A good movie theory can completely change audiences' view of the story question, from speculation based on on-screen clues to imaginative, complex theories that go way beyond the film itself. On one hand, movie theories can be frustrating, as, depending on the franchise, they will never be fully confirmed or debunked. On the other hand, even without canon answers, theorizing about popular films is always fun, especially when the theory completely changes the meaning of the story.

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Grease (1978) is one of the most popular musicals of all time, with a beloved soundtrack and a story of high school love overcoming obstacles. Enchanted (2007) is a Disney movie that combines animation and live-action, with Amy Adams portraying a fairy tale princess in real-world New York City. Dreamgirls (2006), based on the rise of Motown and the Supremes, features a star-studded cast including Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, and Jennifer Hudson, and received eight Oscar nominations.

What are the best musicals of all time? The movie musical is an entertainment staple that has transcended generations. While not every film in the genre becomes a classic, there are many musicals with legacies that continue to live on in the hearts of viewers. There have been acclaimed musicals since the start of the movie industry, as the first actual "talkie" (a movie with actual talking and dialogue instead of words printed on the screen) was...

Grease was already “retro” when the film came out in 1978, immersing itself (minus one infamous spandex outfit) in the look and culture of the 1950s. Yet the movie still has a huge audience today, and one of the Pink Ladies, Didi Conn, thinks it’s because — although times may have changed — some of the movie’s themes are timeless, especially when it comes to teenage love. (Click on the media bar below to hear Didi Conn) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Didi-Conn_Grease_Rev.mp3

Grease is currently streaming on Max and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, 4K, and most digital platforms.

The post ‘Grease’ Still Rings True For Didi Conn appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.

Shelter is the newest addition to the on-screen Harlan Coben Universe. A Young Adult-skewing eight-part thriller, it’s the story of high schooler Mickey Bolitar, who’s recently moved from overseas to his dad’s hometown of Kasselton, New Jersey, where he and his new friends investigate the disappearance of a fellow student. Like any Harlan Coben series, it takes place in a heightened world peopled by memorable villains, shock twists, cliff-hangers, and mysteries that change shape multiple times before they’re solved.

Mickey Bolitar is the star of three novels by Coben – a spin-off trilogy from his hit 11-part book series about Mickey’s uncle Myron Bolitar. Netflix has the rights to that character, so don’t expect to find an actor playing him in the cast rundown below. Here’s more on the actors telling this story.

Jaden Michael as Mickey Bolitar

Mickey Bolitar is a talented high...

If you’re a Grease fan who saw the original film in the theater back in the day and has fond memories of singing We Go Together on your way out of the theater, you may want to skip the following sentence: Believe it or not, the iconic movie adaptation of the stage musical opened in theaters 45 years ago. Of course, back in 1978, the movie was set in the past, so it had a feel of sentimentality to it — well, at least until Olivia Newton-John’s stunning transformation at the end. But Didi Conn, who played Frenchy in the film, says that even with the film now set more than six decades in the past, the story still has plenty of relevance in 2023. (Click on the media bar below to hear Didi Conn) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Didi-Conn_Grease_Rev.mp3 Grease is currently streaming on Max and available on DVD,...

A hilarious revelation compares the cast ages of the Pink Ladies in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies to the actresses of the original girl group featured in the 1978 film. The iconic pink jacket has been taken out of reserve, but this time to adorn a more assorted set of young high schoolers whose songs, dances, and distinctive portraits have been woven together to recount the origins of the Pink Lady syndicate. Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies encompasses the nostalgic 1950s even now, and many aspects of the series evoke the fervor of Grease despite the passage of time.

Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies incorporates retro tunes and cheerfully bright sets to replicate elements of the film and the '50s, yet the new cast of Grease characters indicates purposeful diversions from the movie to highlight contemporary narratives and to reach a much larger audience. The blend of...

Michelle Pfeiffer, who starred in Grease 2, passionately defends the sequel after her feelings toward it were misrepresented. Grease 2 is the 1982 musical follow-up to 1978's Grease, which starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. The sequel featured minimal returning cast members, with Pfeiffer taking the lead alongside Maxwell Caulfield. However, Grease 2 failed to impress, with many seeing it as a lackluster retread of ideas from the first film.

Pfeiffer took to Instagram to defend Grease 2 after she saw herself being misquoted about the film. Her story features a screenshot of an article with her name misspelled alongside quotes attributed to the actor disparaging the film. Pfeiffer quickly points out that the quote is inaccurate, instead speaking on how much the movie ultimately meant to her. Check out Pfeiffer's passionate defense of Grease 2 below:

"This project is and has always been so special to me and my history...

“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” might not spotlight characters from the original 1978 film like Didi Conn’s Frenchy or Stockard Channing’s Rizzo, but it does set the stage for their impending reign on Rydell High.

Though tampering with any reiteration of the cultural cornerstone that is “Grease” has proven unsuccessful in the past, showrunner Annabel Oakes was clearly up for the challenge. So, how does one begin to cast the characters for a prequel television series based on the beloved movie? Casting directors Leigh Ann Smith and Conrad Woolfe of Indigo Casting accredit showrunner Oakes’ clear vision.

“[Oakes] had lived in that world with these characters for so long,” Smith tells Variety. Adds Woolfe, “We didn’t necessarily feel pressure [casting these characters] because Oakes had done such an incredible job of expanding the universe in her imagination before we even came to the table to do the casting.”

“Pink Ladies” stars Marisa Davila as Jane,...

The following contains spoilers from the premiere of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.

Two familiar names (and one very familiar voice) pop up in the premiere of Paramount+’s now-streaming Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, adding a cheeky full-circle element to the musical prequel series.

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Set in 1954, Rise of the Pink Ladies chronicles the...

Just how close is the new Paramount+ prequel series “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” connected to the beloved 1978 film “Grease?” Pretty close, as it turns out, considering two characters from “Grease” make appearances in the TV show.

Now streaming on Paramount+, “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” takes place four years before the events of “Grease,” before the T-Birds are the coolest guys in school, and before the Pink Ladies even exist. The story centers on Jane (Marisa Davila), Olivia (Cheyenne Isabel Wells), Cynthia (Ari Notartomaso) and Nancy (Tricia Fukuhara), a group of misfits at Rydell, who eventually just lean into the reputations they’ve been given.

They’re the ones who pave the way for the future Pink Ladies we know and love: Rizzo, Frenchie, Marty and Jan. But, as it happens, two of those ladies do get an appearance in this show, because one has a direct...

Why not put on your leather jacket, slick your hair back, and find out where to watch the musical phenomenon Grease streaming online now?

Do you feel the need to go back to high school? You don't need to drop out of any beauty school to do that! Based on the 1971 stage musical, Grease stars John Travolta and the late Olivia Newton-John as two teenagers who develop a summer romance and unexpectedly find each other again when school starts. Released in 1978, it has gone on to become one of the most successful musical films of all time, spawning a sequel, and several spin-off series. Just as famous for its music, it has received multiple nominations for its musical score.

Even now, nearly five decades later, many fans remain hopelessly devoted to watching the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies strutting their stuff. Grease lets viewers experience the ups and downs of high school in the 1950s,...

Apparently, "Grease" is still the word at Paramount+ because an all-new show based on the hit stage musical and its beloved 1978 film adaptation is heading to the streaming service later this year after originally being set up at HBO Max in 2019. But rather than follow the star-crossed students made famous by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, the 10-episode series will focus on the origins of the Pink Ladies, the girl gang made up of Stockard Channing, Dinah Manoff, Jamie Donnelly, and Didi Conn in the first movie (and led by an up-and-coming Michelle Pfeiffer in the underrated sequel).

Titled "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies," this prequel will be set four years before the original story and follows the first members of the group that challenged the idea of what a woman should be like in the 1950s. And while we've seen images and cast announcements for the upcoming project in the past,...

The Grease prequel series, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, reveals its first image. Created by Annabel Oakes, the new series brings viewers back in time to the hallways of Rydell High school in the year 1954. Originally a musical, Grease was adapted for the big screen in 1978, starring John Travolta and the late Olivia Newton-John. An unlikely couple, Grease follows Newton-John's girl-next-door Sandy and Travolta's greaser bad boy Danny as they work together to make their relationship survive the harsh judgments of their peers, and break the status quo of high school stereotypes. While Grease the movie was a major success, its sequel Grease 2, struggled to follow in the same footsteps. However, a new prequel series is set to revive the franchise.

Now, EW reveals the first look at the prequel series with an image from Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. The image unveils its main cast...

From Eraserhead to Mulholland Drive, David Lynch is a master filmmaker with a firm grasp of fantasy worlds. Lynch utilizes dream sequences to flesh out psychological analysis and provides emotional depth to the story in a spirited presence.

Dream sequences are meant to be sweet, but sometimes they can be beautifully depicted nightmares. Whether it is for storytelling and/or artistic purposes, a dream scene can either enhance or diminish the film. Users of Reddit share which of cinema's dream sequences are the most spectacular.

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Stuck In Traffic — 8 1/2

Federico Fellini revolutionized Italian cinema and the surrealist genre with his 1963 film 8 1/2. The dramedy is gorgeous and glamorous in its story and execution. Reddit user OkDokeComputer feels that the film's first scene is "a big prototype for a lot of dream sequences after that".

The opening sequence is...

The Inbetweeners star James Buckley is continuing to take Cameo by storm in the UK.

The comedy actor joined the video platform in March 2020, where he swiftly gained popularity for his willingness to send personalised videos quoting his famous catchphrases from the sitcom.

Buckley, who played Jay Cartwright on the Channel 4 show, regularly responds to requests for clips, with reports in 2021 revealing that he was responding to as many as 37 requests a day.

At the time, company co-founder Martin Blencowe said that actor “takes it very seriously”, adding: “He’s ready to do the work.”

It seems this has paid off following reports that Buckley has now become the first non-us celebrity to make 1m from the platform.

Confirming the report, Blencowe commented on why Buckley continues to be so successful on the app.

“James was incredibly popular from the start, but he’s stayed committed to his fans,...

Exclusive: Harlan Coben’s Shelter, Prime Video’s YA action-thriller from MGM International Television Productions and Amazon Studios, is rounding out its recurring cast. Didi Conn (Grease), Missi Pyle (Y: The Last Man), Hunter Emery (Orange Is The New Black), Antonio Cipriano (God Friended Me), Peter Riegert (Local Hero), Adrienne Barbeau (Criminal Minds), Stephanie March (Law & Order: Svu) and Kristoffer Polaha (Jurassic World Dominion) join Jaden Michael in the series adaptation of Coben’s Mickey Bolitar novels, along with newcomer Samantha Bugliaro, Narci Regina (21 Bridges), Alexa Mareka (Boogie), Manuel Uriza (Too Old To Die Young), and Lee Aaron Rosen (Emily in Paris).

In addition to Michael, they join previously announced cast Constance Zimmer, Adrian Greensmith, Abby Corrigan, Sage Linder, Brian Altemus and Tovah Feldshuh.

Based on Coben’s Mickey Bolitar trilogy, Shelter tells the story of high school junior Mickey Bolitar (Michael) as he navigates his new life and a school in New Jersey.

When Hollywood list-makers are compiling their collections of “Sequels Gone Wrong,” there are a few titles that are nearly universal. Caddyshack 2 is probably at the top of that group, and Grease 2 would certainly make it into the Top 10. But over the years, Grease 2 has picked up its share of fans — […]

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When Hollywood list-makers are compiling their collections of “Sequels Gone Wrong,” there are a few titles that are nearly universal. Caddyshack 2 is probably at the top of that group, and Grease 2 would certainly make it into the Top 10. But over the years, Grease 2 has picked up its share of fans — […]

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Paramount+ has set the cast for its upcoming “Grease” prequel TV series, “Rise of the Pink Ladies.”

The series will star Marisa Davila as Jane, Cheyenne Isabel Wells as Olivia, Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia, Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy, Shanel Bailey as Hazel, Madison Thompson as Susan, Johnathan Nieves as Richie, Jason Schmidt as Buddy, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper as Wally and Jackie Hoffman as Asst. Principal McGee.

The musical series takes place four years before the original “Grease,” in 1954 before rock ‘n’ roll ruled. Before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up, outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever.

“Rise of the Pink Ladies,” created by showrunner Annabel Oakes (“Atypical”), has a 10-episode order. Oakes will also serve as the writer, executive producer and showrunner.

In addition to Oakes, Marty Bowen will executive produce the streaming show via Temple Hill.

In 1978, Grease ran away with the year’s box office championship. Not wanting to let a good thing go to waste, Paramount gave the Ok to a sequel. Unfortunately, most of the film’s stars weren’t on board for Grease 2, and the film was a major box office bomb, earning less than 10% of what […]

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Dancing With the Stars had us a blast with its tribute to Grease, but then the elimination happened so fast. Don't worry—we'll tell you more. On Monday, Oct. 18, the ABC competition series celebrated Grease Night, as the pairs dressed up to channel the 1978 hit film with appropriate costumes and song choices. As E! News exclusively reported, actress Olivia Newton-John made an appearance to offer her perspective as the original movie's Sandy, while Didi Conn and Frankie Avalon—who starred in the film as Frenchy and Teen Angel, respectively—participated in the episode as well. Didi offered pointers to Amanda Kloots, and Frankie sang "Beauty School...

It’s no longer “Summer Nights,” but that’s not going to stop “Dancing with the Stars” from doing a “Grease” Night. The remaining 11 couples will perform to tunes from the iconic musical on Monday because the show is hopelessly devoted to theme nights.

You’ve got all the usual suspects from “Grease” and will be treated to a double dose of one song: Melora Hardin and Artem Chigvintsev will perform their Viennese waltz to “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee” while JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson will foxtrot to the reprise. For the first time this season, the Charleston will be performed — Suni Lee and Sasha Farber will do one to “Born to Hand Jive.” The other dance styles are foxtrot, jive, Viennese waltz, rumba and quickstep.

See the full list of dances below.

Jimmie Allen and Emma Slater: foxtrot (“Sandy”)

Melanie C and Gleb Savchenko:...

Paramount+ has ordered “Grease” prequel series “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,” which hails from Paramount Television Studios, TheWrap has confirmed.

“Rise of the Pink Ladies,” created by showrunner Annabel Oakes (“Atypical”), has a 10-episode order. Oakes will also serve as the writer, executive producer and showrunner.

In addition to Oakes, Marty Bowen will executive produce the streaming show via Temple Hill. Erik Feig joins him through PictureStart.

“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” is set four years before the original “Grease.” Or as Paramount puts it: “Before rock ‘n’ roll ruled, before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up, outcast girls dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever.”

The original “Grease,” which starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, took the world by storm in 1978. Based on the 1971 musical, it was set in the late 1950s.

Prepare to feel pleasantly nostalgic, as the beloved locomotive with the slightly creepy face, Thomas the Tank Engine, is chugging his way back onto the big screen courtesy of Mattel Films and Marc Forster's production company 2Dux². Described as a mixture of CGI and live-action akin to Alvin and the Chipmunks and Detective Pikachu, the script for the new take on Thomas & Friends is ready to go with director Marc Forster on board to helm the project.

"Thomas has been a personal favorite of mine since childhood," said Marc Forster. "I couldn't be more excited to be working with Robbie and the entire team at Mattel, and embarking on this beautiful journey with such a timeless property."

Forster is best known for directing the apocalyptic action horror World War Z starring Brad Pitt and the twenty-second movie in the James Bond franchise and second starring Daniel Craig, Quantum of Solace.