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The Songwriters Hall of Fame will recognize Stephen Schwartz — the arranger and composer behind the music from “Wicked,” “Godspell” and “Pippin” — as the recipient of the 2025 Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala, slated for June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

The Johnny Mercer Award is the most prestigious honor bestowed by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, is exclusively reserved for a songwriter or songwriting team who has already been inducted in a prior year and whose body of work is of “such high quality and impact that it upholds the gold standard set by the legendary Johnny Mercer,” per the Shof. Schwartz was first inducted into the Hall in 2009.

“With every lyric and melody, Stephen invites us on an unforgettable journey,” said Shof Chairman Nile Rodgers. “From his iconic list of award-winning musicals, including ‘Godspell’, ‘Wicked’ and ‘Pippin,’ Stephen...

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When Enchanted premiered in 2007, it was a totally different climate for Disney. The animation industry was in the middle of a major change from traditional hand-drawn techniques to computer-generated imagery. DreamWorks' Shrek franchise was turning the fairy tale genre on its head to great success. And Disney chose to release their first hybrid live-action and animated film since Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1998). The film headlined some of the biggest stars of the time, including Patrick Dempsey, Susan Sarandon, and Idina Menzel and showcased a relatively green Amy Adams.

Enchanted sat in development at Disney for almost ten years. And what began as a film potentially capitalizing on modern audiences' disillusionment with fairy tales became a nod and homage to the genre. What resulted...

James Marsden is looking to make his biopic debut — and has his sights set on Mickey Blue Eyes.

“Paradise” actor Marsden told The Post that he aspires to portray Frank Sinatra onscreen in a feature similar to Oscar-winning 2004 Ray Charles biopic “Ray.”

“To do a biopic like what Jamie Foxx did with Ray Charles would be a lot of fun,” Marsden said. “I would love to. And you’re actually using your singing voice, as well.”

Marsden previously sang in 2007 films “Enchanted” and “Hairspray,” the latter of which Marsden deemed to be like a “Broadway show” to film. He added that “Hairspray” was a “joyous” production akin to attending a “party.” Perhaps a Sinatra biopic could be the same.

“I’ve always loved emulating some of the old crooners, like Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin,” Marsden said of potentially playing Sinatra. “I always thought there were so...

James Marsden wants to play Frank Sinatra in a biopic.

“I’ve always loved emulating some of the old crooners, like Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin,” Marsden told the New York Post this week. “I always thought there were so many interesting stories of Frank Sinatra’s life that could be played. And for whatever reason, you’ve never really seen a movie about him.”

To be fair, Ray Liotta played Sinatra in 1998’s made-for-television movie The Rat Pack, James Russo played him in Stealing Sinatra, also made for TV (released in 2003, the movie covers the 1963 kidnapping of the singer’s famous son), Dennis Hopper played him in 2003’s The Night We Call It a Day, about Sinatra’s 1963 Australia tour, and Robert Knepper played him in 2012’s My Way, about the life of French singer Claude François.

But Marsden is still kind of right — there has...

Dan Fogelman’s clever and intense political thriller Paradise is getting a second season at Hulu. The renewal comes shortly after the impressive January launch of the first season, which had 7 million views in its first week. In addition to giving Hulu a reason to celebrate, Paradise appears on Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10 Originals list for January 27-Feburary 2. With Paradise Season 2’s green light, viewers can look forward to tumbling deeper down the rabbit hole of a unique political mystery.

From the mind of Dan Fogelman, the upcoming drama series stars Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, and Julianne Nicholson, among others. Paradise “is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world’s most prominent individuals. But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.”

In Hulu’s Paradise, Secret Service Agent Xavier Collins (Brown) is the only person the president (James Marsden...

On Thursday 20 February 2025, BBC Four broadcasts Screen Two!

Enchanted April Season 8: Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Screen Two” titled “Enchanted April” promises to take viewers on a journey back to 1920s London. This episode focuses on four women who find themselves feeling desperate and trapped in their lives. Seeking a change, they decide to rent a small castle in Italy for a much-needed holiday.

As the women arrive in the enchanting setting of Italy, they are soon joined by their husbands. The beautiful landscape and serene atmosphere begin to have a magical effect on everyone. The castle, with its charm and history, sets the stage for unexpected transformations and personal revelations among the group.

“Enchanted April” explores themes of friendship, love, and the power of a new environment to bring about change. The characters will face their pasts and discover new possibilities as they embrace the magic of their surroundings.

Exclusive: Gersh has signed Tony-winning actress and singer Idina Menzel for representation. She is the 19th client to follow her agent Bonnie Bernstein, who moved from CAA to Gersh late last month.

Menzel currently stars on Broadway in Redwood, a musical she co-conceived with writer-director Tina Landau, which opened February 13. She also has a cameo in the hit Oscar-nominated Wicked, a film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, in which she originated the role of Elphaba, winning a Tony for it.

Additionally, Menzel voices Elsa in Disney’s Frozen animated franchise, with the song “Let It Go,” which she performed in the first movie and live on stage at the Oscars, winning an Oscar and a Grammy Award along with becoming a global hit. She also co-stars in Disney’s Enchanted movie franchise and headlines the Disney+ documentary Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?

At Gersh, Menzel joins fellow Bernstien clients Michelle Monaghan,...

TikTok stars Nick and Cassie appear to be taking their viral online relationship one step further.

If you were unaware, the content creators have been flirting back and forth across videos for weeks now. Fans have even given them the hashtag #Nassie to describe their relationship as they grew in popularity.

Despite their flirty back and forth, the pair had not met in person. However, that seems to have changed now, and there’s some evidence that they have finally gotten together.

Keep reading to find out more…

This week, Nick shared a video of himself that was seemingly taken in an airplane, sparking speculation that he was traveling to meet Cassie.

Since then, they have not posted any videos together. However, there is evidence that they have met.

For starters, Cassie appears to be wearing Nick‘s sweatshirt in one of her recent videos. He posted a video of...

The upcoming episode of “Screen Two,” titled “Enchanted April,” promises a delightful escape into the 1920s. Set against the backdrop of London, four women find themselves overwhelmed by the pressures of their lives. Seeking a break from their daily struggles, they decide to rent a charming castle in Italy for a holiday. This decision marks the beginning of a transformative journey.

As the women arrive in their picturesque Italian retreat, the magic of the surroundings begins to weave its spell. The castle, with its enchanting beauty, offers more than just a change of scenery. It becomes a place where they can rediscover themselves and reflect on their lives. The arrival of their husbands adds a new layer of complexity, leading to unexpected interactions and revelations.

“Enchanted April” explores themes of friendship, love, and the quest for happiness. Viewers can expect moments of laughter, heartwarming connections, and perhaps a touch of romance.

Golden Globe-winner Amy Adams has been cast in a lead role in Apple TV+’sCape Fear series and will join Oscar-winner Javier Bardem in the show, Variety reports. The new series is based on the 1957 novel The Executioners by John D. MacDonald as well as the 1962 Universal Pictures' Cape Fear, starring Gregory Peck, and Martin Scorsese’s 1991 remake, which starred Robert De Niro and Nick Nolte.

Apple TV+’s Cape Fear was announced back in November 2024 and was given a 10 episode order. The series’ official logline reads: “A storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna (Adams) and Tom Bowden when Max Cady (Bardem), a notorious killer from their past, gets out of prison.”

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Multi-Emmy and Academy Award nominee Amy Adams will star in and executive produces the Apple TV+ series Cape Fear, from Nick Antosca, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. Adams will star opposite Javier Bardem who also exec produces.

Cape Fear is based on John D. MacDonald’s novel The Executioners — which inspired the 1962 feature of the same name directed by J. Lee Thompson from storyboards devised by original director Alfred Hitchcock — and the 1991 remake directed by Scorsese.

The 10-episode series greenlit in November, is described as a tense, Hitchcockian thriller and an examination of America’s obsession with true crime in the 21st century. In Cape Fear, a storm is coming for happily married attorneys Amanda (Adams) and Steve Bowden when Max Cady (played by Bardem), a notorious killer from their past, gets out of prison.

Gregory Peck and Polly Bergen and Nick Nolte and Jessica Lange played...

Amy Adams is set to star in and executive produce Apple TV+’s upcoming “Cape Fear” series, which hails from Hollywood legends Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.

Adams will star in the Hitchcockian thriller alongside Javier Bardem, who will also serve as an executive producer. The “Cape Fear” remake hails from Nick Antosca, who will write and showrun.

In the series, Adams will star as Anna, an attorney who is married to another attorney named Tom, who face a storm when Max Cady (Bardem), a notorious killer from their past, gets out of prison, per the official logline. The casting for Tom has yet to be announced.

The 10-episode series is billed as an examination of America’s obsession with true crime in the 21st century, according to Apple TV+.

Adams recently starred in “Nightbitch,” which scored her a Golden Globe nomination for best performance by a female actor in...

Look who’s joining Javier Bardem on a trip to Cape Fear.

Amy Adams (Sharp Objects) will star in and executive-produce Apple TV+’s upcoming series adaptation of the big screen thriller, TVLine has learned.

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In the series, married attorneys Anna (played by Adams) and Tom Bowden are in peril when Max Cady (Bardem,...

One of the most popular Super Bowl Lix commercials featured The Muppets in an ad for Booking.com. Despite airing late in the fourth quarter when the game was already decided, the commercial had fans talking and the consensus was, the beloved franchise needs to return, and it needs to be done right.

As with many Super Bowl Lix commercials, the one featuring The Muppets debuted about nine to ten days before the big game. As of this writing, it has garnered 93 million views and there is an overall feeling of nostalgia attached to seeing Jim Henson's famous creations again, even if it's a 30-second commercial for a travel booking website.

One fan said it best on X, formerly Twitter (via ComicBook):

"The Muppets doing a Super Bowl ad and yet Still no news of a new Muppets film in the works [is where we have] gone wrong as a nation."

While another made an interesting point,...

“This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman is back with a new thriller series full of twists, turns and of course, backstabbing.

In “Paradise,” Sterling K. Brown stars as Agent Xavier Collins, whose life is turned upside-down when he finds James Marsden’s President Cal Bradford dead during a routine morning. As the murder investigation for Cal kicks off, “Paradise” reveals a dystopian twist that altered the U.S. as the characters knew it.

In addition to Brown and Marsden, “Paradise” stars Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Krys Marshall, Jon Beavers and Nicole Brydon Bloom, among others.

For the full break down of the characters in “Paradise” — and where you have seen each actor before — see below.

Sterling K. Brown in “Paradise.” (Disney/Brian Roedel)

Sterling K. Brown as Agent Xavier Collins

Sterling K. Brown stars as Agent Xavier Collins, the head of security for President Cal Bradford, who finds the president...

Sterling K. Brown is about to discover that some secrets are better left unsaid, and tinfoil hats aren’t just for crackpots. The number of things the government doesn’t share with the public would fill the Grand Canyon to overflow, and the trailer for Hulu‘s upcoming series, Paradise, pulls the curtain back on a startling truth that could change the course of American history.

From the mind of Dan Fogelman, the upcoming drama series stars Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, and Julianne Nicholson, among others. Paradise “is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world’s most prominent individuals. But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.”

In Hulu’s Paradise trailer, Agent Collins (Sterling K. Brown) is the only person the president (James Marsden) can trust on the White House staff. After the president arranges for Agent Collins...

Disney is still committed to adapting their most beloved animated films into live-action movies, despite their past attempts receiving mixed reviews at best. Cinderella, which they already remade in 2015, is next on the chopping block. However, according to a new report, the film will potentially be the most unfaithful adaptation thus far. In fact, it won't even include Cinderella. The new live-action Prince Charming movie was announced last October, with Paddington's Paul King developing the film. Chris Hemsworth was also in talks to play the titular Prince, although, that appears to have fallen through. Since then, Twisters star Daisy Edgar-Jones has reportedly been cast in the movie, and her role has just been revealed.

Disney's live-action Prince Charming is reportedly moving ahead, according to Hollywood scooper Daniel Richtman. According to the report, the film will follow an unnamed animator (Edgar-Jones) who sketches drawings of Prince Charming from Cinderella. One day her drawing comes to life.

Disney has a way of keeping things in the family as it’s not uncommon for the studio to team up with actors they’ve previously worked with across their various brands. Throughout the Disney branded projects you’ll see many familiar faces crossing over from the worlds of Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Animation, and Pixar with the studio often tapping actors who have brought success in past projects to help lead new movies and shows.

So perhaps for that reason, it will likely come as no surprise to fans that Disney is apparently set to team up with two of the biggest stars in the MCU for a pair of upcoming projects that will see the Marvel alums taking on a pair of iconic Disney animated characters!

Kathryn Hahn is reportedly being eyed to play Mother Gothel in the live-action 'Tangled' movie

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“Wicked” composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz is set to receive the Icon Award from the Guild of Music Supervisors.

Schwartz musical credits include “Enchanted,” “Godspell” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Music producer Bonnie Greenberg is set to receive the Guild’s Legacy Award.

In a joint statement, Gms president Lindsay Wolfington and VP Heather Guibert said, “The Guild of Music Supervisors Awards is a night of coming together in our community, and we need this more than ever. This year, we are thrilled to honor Stephen Schwartz and Bonnie Greenberg with our Icon and Legacy awards. Their individual contributions to the craft of storytelling with music are immeasurable and have had an indelible impact on our community.”

Previous recipients of the Icon Award include Robbie Robertson, Paul Williams, Diane Warren, Quincy Jones, Burt Bacharach, Kenny Loggins and Marc Shaiman. Previous recipients of the Legacy Award include Allan Mason, Pilar McCurry,...

In 2024, Amy Adams appeared in the movie Nightbitch, and although the critical ratings are somewhat divisive, there's a chance that this film could win Adams her very first Oscar. Based on a novel of the same name by Rachel Yoder, Nightbitch follows an unnamed protagonist simply known as Mother. After abandoning her art career to care for her toddler, Mother begins to feel restricted, and as a result, starts to notice strange changes in her body. More specifically, Mother starts to believe that she and other mothers are turning into dogs.

Adams has enjoyed an outstanding career over the course of several decades, and arguably, her somewhat odd role in Nightbitch is not a huge surprise. Adams has proven her incredible versatility, from portraying a naive Disney princess in Enchanted to a conniving liar in American Hustle. Adams is not afraid to act in unique worlds or take on heavy characters.

Nightbitch's cast extends boasts some impressive talent opposite Amy Adams' commanding performance. Nightbitch is a black comedy riff on a classic creature feature, combining the themes of films like An American Werewolf in London with an exploration of motherhood. The film centers around Amy Adams' nameless Mother, who finds herself increasingly frustrated by her domestic life as a mother and wife above all else. Mother finds new freedom in the evenings however, especially as she steadily seems to begin transforming into a dog.

Although the overall film received mixed reviews from critics, Amy Adams' Nightbitch has become a streaming success on Hulu. While the film is anchored by Amy Adams' impressive central performance, the movie also features a strong supporting cast who bring out different shades of the lead character. The stars of Nightbitch range from veterans of the silver screen to modern character actors, all in service of...

Before "La La Land" was causing chaos at the Oscars, musicals were putting the ceremony in another mini-crisis back in 2008. That was the year that saw the box office hit "Enchanted" (a Disney kids film starring Amy Adams) nominated for three songs: "Happy Working Song," "So Close," and "That's How You Know." Those tunes lost to a ditty from the lesser-known Irish film "Once," titled "Falling Slowly."

The year before, another popular musical in the form of "Dreamgirls" (which is about a 1960s music trio and stars Beyoncé) was also nominated for three songs, all of which also lost to a movie with only one nomination. That time the winner was "I Need to Wake Up" from Davis Guggenheim and Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth." This was the first time a documentary had ever won the award.

Both outcomes were somewhat controversial at the time, mainly because they were...

The terms "heartthrob" and "movie star" often go hand in hand, as Hollywood was built on stories of young, attractive people. In most live-action projects on both the big and small screens, there is usually an actor meant to be the main eye candy, or at the very least, be pleasant for the audience to look at. Although this approach to casting is without a doubt shallow, as actors should be hired for their skill of the craft, heartthrobs still exist in modern cinema. But, thankfully, many viewers are sensitive enough not to objectify actors.

Hollywood heartthrob culture reached a fever pitch in the 2000s, when most films premiered exclusively in theaters and people still read magazines detailing the lives of their favorite celebrities. While pop culture has largely moved away from declaring which actors receive heartthrob statuses, it is essential to reflect on a time when an actor could...

Amy Adams' new horror-comedy with a 59% Rotten Tomatoes score has become a streaming success. After beginning her career in Hollywood with small roles in films and television shows, Adams' breakthrough came with her performance in 2005's Junebug, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. However, it was her portrayal of the spirited Giselle in Disney's Enchanted that showcased her versatility and charm, cementing her status as a leading lady.

With her ability to embody a wide range of characters, Adams continued to garner critical acclaim with her nuanced performances in films like Doubt, The Fighter, The Master, American Hustle, and Vice – all of which earned her additional Oscar nods. Adams continued to solidify her reputation with a mix of blockbuster and dramatic roles, including her portrayal of Lois Lane in the Dceu movies. In turn, Adams is one of the most acclaimed and accomplished actresses working today,...

Stephen Schwartz will see you now. The worthier wizard of “Wicked” is the one who wrote one of Broadway’s all-time top song scores and now, a little over two decades later, has overseen the transition of that music into a film that is almost certainly on the fast track for Best Picture contention. He is not the only veteran of the seminal Broadway team on board for the music, either, as the soundtrack finds him rejoined by the stage production’s original arranger and music supervisor, Stephen Oremus.

It’s a world-class Team of Stephens. Beyond having been the primary instigator behind turning “Wicked” into a stage musical (drawn from Gregory Maguire’s book), Schwartz is renowned for winning six Tonys and three Oscars as the composer and/or lyricist of the shows “Pippin” and “Godspell” and films like “Enchanted.” Oremus, meanwhile, is a Tony winner for his orchestrations...

Disney's Enchanted, a beloved classic with 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, is an excellent movie to watch this holiday season. Enchanted has stellar songs, a star-studded cast, and a compelling narrative. The movie even has a sequel, Disenchanted, although it is not nearly as successful as its predecessor. Like the title, the characters are enchanting, from Prince Edward's (James Marsden) dimwitted and kind character, to Queen Narissa's (Susan Sarandon) cunning plans, to Giselle's (Amy Adams) optimistic and romantic personality. Although Enchanted's Giselle is not an official Disney Princess, she is still widely beloved and one of the best unofficial Disney Princesses.

Enchanted is also one of Disney's rare hybrid films — a movie that contains animation and live-action, although Enchanted is predominantly the latter. Regardless, the combination is a key aspect of the film's storytelling. The cast comprises many favorites, also including Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel, and Timothy Spall. Enchanted...

Most fans know Jodi Benson for her prolific voice work, headlined by her iconic role as Ariel from The Little Mermaid. In 2007, however, Disney managed to make her part of the live-action acting world with Enchanted, the beloved musical fantasy comedy homage to classic princess films from the House of Mouse. Her debut physical appearance on-screen was in an admittedly small role, but it placed her among a starry cast that included, among others, Amy Adams, James Marsden, and Patrick Dempsey at the height of his Grey's Anatomy fame. Meeting "McDreamy" also spawned a hilarious, heartwarming story which Benson was able to regale fans with at a Fan Expo San Francisco panel hosted by Collider's Taylor Gates.

Amy Adams' 2024 horror-comedy movie is about to have its streaming debut. Adams' first major role was in Steven Spielberg's 2002 movie Catch Me If You Can as Brenda Strong, a naive hospital nurse that Frank Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio) falls in love with, although the relationship is ultimately doomed. More recognition, including Adams' first Academy Award nomination, followed her performance in the 2005 comedy-drama Junebug. In the 2007 musical movie Enchanted, Adams cemented herself as a leading actor through her portrayal of Giselle.

Many of the projects considered Amy Adams' best movies would come in the years that followed, including the science-fiction drama Arrival directed by Denis Villeneuve. Between playing Amelia Earhart in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Lois Lane in the DC Extended Universe, and Sister James in the drama Doubt, Adams proved to be an actor who could excel in any genre. She also made her mark...

Amy Adams has had a prolific career full of numerous high-rated films. She is getting praise for her latest project, Nightbitch, which sees her play a disgruntled mother and housewife who is both plagued and invigorated by a slew of mysterious canine visions. ScreenRant's review of Nightbitch called Adams' performance finds "the perfect balance between joyful liberation and the underlying fear that motherhood has changed her forever." So far, Adams' performance has been critically recognized through her nomination for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.

Overall, though, Nightbitch is a very different performance than the kind of movie that Adams is used to. The 2024 film is a surrealist horror piece; much of Adams' career has been more conventional dramas. Some of her notable films, for example, include Julie & Julia, The Fighter, and Vice, all of which are...

There are some actors who have been utterly defined by a specific role in their career. They might have played a couple of other major parts, but somehow, fans continue to associate them with that specific part. Oftentimes, when exiting a major franchise or series, an actor might branch out in the hope that future performances will ensure they establish an entirely different reputation. One such actor who could have very much fallen into this category is Patrick Dempsey, known across the globe for Grey's Anatomy.

Patrick Dempsey is an actor best known for roles that got him the moniker of "McDreamy." As a result, it's hard to see him as anything else than a heartthrob in movies and television. That said, the actor has had a couple of shocking additions to his filmography that many of his Grey's Anatomy fans might not even be aware of. One specific production...

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Marielle Heller has just lost her train of thought. She’s sitting in the cafe she frequents enough to be on a first-name basis with the owner, and she thinks the Before Sunrise actor just walked in. To be fair, the Brooklyn neighborhood she lives in is crawling with creative types, and apparently Hawke is a regular as well. Heller slowly turns to look, only to confirm that the scruffy-looking hipster-dad dude, one of a gajillion who also reside in the area,...

Amy Adams has revealed one of her regrets while filming Steven Spielberg's Oscar-nominated movie Catch Me If You Can. One of her scenes with Leonardo DiCaprio ended up proving to be quite difficult for the young actress to film.

Adams recently spoke about filming the Steven Spielberg flick while being interviewed by Vanity Fair. During the segment, she re-watched clips from her movies, and she spoke about her role in the film as Brenda Strong, the hospital nurse who falls in love with Frank (Leonardo DiCaprio). While filming a scene where Frank and Brenda share a touching moment together, Adams felt like she was holding up filming by laughing at an on-set snafu.

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Amy Adams has been top-billed in some of our favorite movies for decades. After making a name for herself as a multi-faceted supportive character actor in films like The Fighter, Doubt, and even Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, she's maintained her depth of craft and variety of character work, leading massive hits such as Enchanted, Arrival, and Hillbilly Elegy — and in the process was nominated an astounding six times for the Academy Award. Now, she takes the lead once more in Marielle Heller's (A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood) wild new horror-comedy Nightbitch.

"Nightbitch" has a lot going for it, at least in theory. For one thing, the film hails from director Marielle Heller, the filmmaker behind wonderful movies like "The Diary of a Teenage Girl," "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" (my personal favorite of her films so far), and "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." On top of that, it stars Amy Adams, one of the best performers working today — an actor able to portray both a bubbly Disney princess in "Enchanted" and a solemn, haunted linguist in "Arrival". Then you have the fact that the movie is called "Nightbitch." What a wonderful title! Throw in some genuine female body horror, and you've got yourself a stew, baby!

Sadly, all of these promising details crumble to dust once you sit down and watch the film, which is clumsy, awkward, and saddled with some of the worst voice over narration in recent memory.

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The hit battle-action manga, Kagurabachi, which has captured the attention of fans worldwide, is officially set to become an anime.

Hailed as a next-generation Shonen Jump masterpiece and following in the footsteps of popular titles like Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, and Spy×Family, it’s no surprise that Takeru Hokazono’s work is being adapted for the screen.

But one burning question remains, which studio will take on the task of bringing this manga to life? Let us explore the story's premise and everything we know about the upcoming anime.

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Listen up, parade fans – if you thought the giant balloons were the biggest stars at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, we need to talk. The 98th edition of America’s favorite holiday tradition just served up a celebrity lineup that was hotter than your aunt’s fresh-out-the-oven apple pie.

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From Broadway legends hitting notes that could be heard in Jersey to TikTok sensations making the crowd forget they’d been standing in the cold since dawn, this parade had it all. So, grab your leftover turkey sandwich and get comfortable, because this is a list of every single star who lit this year’s parade.

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Updated Nov. 30: Broadway musicals adapted to the screen are an erratic genre at the box office, despite Miramax’s multi-Oscar winning Chicago reviving the long-dormant Hollywood genre back in 2002 with $306.8M WW. Yet for every Les Miserables ($442.7M) hit from Universal, there were massive misfires like Dear Evan Hansen and Cats. This weekend, Universal defied the odds with their feature take of the $5 billion-grossing Broadway stage show Wicked, opening to $112.5M domestic, $162.5M worldwide as of Monday morning.

Here’s all the records that Wicked broke in its opening weekend:

The Highest Grossing Movie Ever Based on a Broadway Musical at the Domestic Box Office with $214M and counting as of Nov. 30.

Biggest Global and Domestic Opening for a Movie Based on a Broadway Show, beating the worldwide opening of 2012’s Les Miserables ($103M) and the domestic opening of Disney’s 2014 Into the Woods ($31M).

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Netflix's animated musical Spellbound features an exciting voice cast led by West Side Story's Rachel Zegler as Ellian, the princess of Lumbria. The story, told in the vein of a fairytale, sees the princess go on an important quest after her parents are turned into monsters. Her quest takes her on an adventure through her kingdom and into the Dark Forest, but she and her group are surrounded by song throughout, helping her navigate her feelings and the forest to Spellbound's ending at the pond of light.

Spellbound's music was composed by well-known film composer Alan Menken, known for his work on Disney movies such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Hercules, Enchanted, and many more, with lyrics written by his familiar collaborator Glenn Slater. Spellbound's original songs help explain the Spellbound characters' emotions throughout the movie, as well as outlining pieces of the plot. Spellbound's soundtrack is variously fun and emotional,...

There are just a few days left until Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the beloved Wicked musical hits theaters, and everyone is excited. After a press tour worthy of the Barbie treatment, the Universal Pictures movie just premiered with an absolutely magical audience score.

Wicked is set to premiere worldwide on Nov. 22, but the adaptation of the musical has already started screening the film. While there's no official critical score yet on Rotten Tomatoes, the audience score is available and it's almost perfectly magical: 99%, leading already to the film receiving the Verified Hot badge. So far, there's only one review from the critics, and it's a good starting point as it's a fresh one.

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The beloved musical had stage productions around the world, with many different actors taking over the role.

In an episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers podcast that aired on Nov. 4, the comedy trio - consisting of Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer - reminisced about their time on Saturday Night Live, specifically when actress Amy Adams hosted the show in 2008, Entertainment Weekly reports. Samberg recalled a particular song they pitched to Adams, who quickly nixed the idea for its raunchiness and its proximity to the actress's appearance in the hit Disney film Enchanted, which had been released four months prior to her SNL appearance.

Samberg said:

I'm not gonna go into great detail about it, but it was a song that would have been a duet with me and Amy Adams, and it was very dirty... It was basically like we were both really old and we were having a picnic, old people couple, and one of us gets stung by a scorpion. And...

The kindhearted and beautiful Enchanted heroine Giselle would make the perfect Disney Princess, but she's mysteriously absent from the company's official line-up. Audiences first met Giselle (Amy Adams) in 2007 when Enchanted hit theaters. A blend of classic Disney 2D animation and live-action, Enchanted sees the animated Giselle exiled from her kingdom of Andalasia and transported to the loud, cynical live-action world of New York City. A total fish out of water, Giselle eventually finds her happily ever after while learning that the world is a lot more complex than she thought.

Enchanted was a smash hit with audiences and critics alike, earning over $340 million at the worldwide box office (via Box Office Mojo) and a Certified Fresh score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. The pundits praised Enchanted's smart sendup of fairy tale tropes, and were particularly impressed with Adams' performance as Giselle, particularly because it was her first time leading a film.

Andy Samberg has fondly recalled how Amy Adams refused to do a Saturday Night Live song with The Lonely Island because of its raunchy subject matter, and the movie it was supposed to be parodying. Saturday Night Live's best skits have often parodied pop culture media and real-world events, such as the recurring Celebrity Jeopardy! skit or the show's mature take on the character Gumby. Some of its more memorable sketches were done by the comedy trio The Lonely Island, consisting of Sandberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone.

Speaking on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast episode 32 (via Variety), Samberg recalled how, at one point, they were going to make a sketch alongside Adams spoofing her 2007 fantasy film Enchanted. The sketch would see her reprise her role as Giselle and Samberg portray Robert, having the pair become an old couple at a picnic. One gets stung by a scorpion,...

Amy Adams took her princess responsibilities very seriously after she starred in Disney’s Enchanted in 2007. The film marked a breakthrough for the actress, ushering in a young demographic of viewers who only knew her as the girl who stumbled out of a fairytale. It also brought her new opportunities, like a hosting stint on Saturday Night Live in 2008. Not wanting to shatter the illusion for her audience, Adams declined a particularly raunchy Lonely Island skit on the show.

Andy Samberg, a cast member on SNL at the time, pitched...

Andy Samberg praised Amy Adams during a recent episode of the “The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) for rejecting the comedy group’s pitch for her to star in a raunchy “Saturday Night Live” digital short. Adams was hosting “SNL” in 2008, a year after winning raves for her leading turn in Disney’s “Enchanted.” Samberg remembered the actor being loyal to her Disney fans, so much so that she had to protect them from The Lonely Island’s “very dirty” sketch pitch.

“I’m not gonna go into great detail about it, but it was a song that would have been a duet with me and Amy Adams, and it was very dirty,” Samberg said of the lost sketch. “It was basically like we were both really old and we were having a picnic, old people couple, and one of us gets stung by a scorpion.

Andy Samberg and Lonely Island, who hit big with raunchy SNL songs/sketches for Natalie Portman and Justin Timberlake, had something extra filthy in mind when Amy Adams came to host in 2008. On the latest The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers podcast, Samberg said, “I’m not gonna go into great detail about it, but it was a song that would have been a duet with me and Amy Adams, and it was very dirty.”

Here’s the bit you never got to see: Samberg and Adams would have played an elderly couple enjoying a picnic in the park. “And one of us gets stung by a scorpion,” he said, revealing a ludicrous twist. “And then I’m dying and the one lament on my deathbed is that we didn’t explore things more sexually in our life, and it’s this huge up anthem about that.”

Samberg and the...

Amy Adams was the hero during one particular Saturday Night Live episode.

While speaking on a recent episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers rewatch podcast, Andy Samberg — one-third of the trio that also includes Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone — recalled a behind-the-scenes moment where the Nightbitch actress declined to film a short that might have been upsetting to some young fans of Enchanted.

“I’m not gonna go into great detail about it, but it was a song that would have been a duet with me and Amy Adams, and it was very dirty,” he explained. “I know that’s kind of sh—y to not say what the premise was, but it was basically like we were both really old and we were having a picnic — old people couple — and one of us gets stung by a scorpion. And then I’m dying or something and the...

Sony's film adaptation of the popular children's picture book, Harold and the Purple Crayon, brings together an impressive cast of talented performances. Released in theaters on August 2, 2024, Harold and the Purple Crayon broke into Netflixs top 10 after an October 31 streaming release. The Oscar-nominated director Carlos Saldanha utilizes the actors expertly, ensuring that their background experiences fit perfectly with their Harold and the Purple Crayon characters.

Although there are some crucial differences, Harold and the Purple Crayon shares the same basic premise as the book. When Harold and his friends draw a portal into the real world, they must seek help to return to their magic homeworld. While waiting for the portal to open back up, Harold, Moose, and Porcupine set out to draw magic in the life of a family of two. Despite, the movie's middling reviews, Harold and the Purple Crayon's biggest strength is undoubtedly its impressive cast,...

In 2013, Studio Ghibli released The Tale of Princess Kaguya -- a gorgeously animated retelling of a classic Japanese myth. Next month, the film will return to U.S. theaters as part of Gkids' annual Ghibli Fest event.

As detailed on Gkids' website, The Tale of Princess Kaguya will be screened in select theaters on Monday, Nov. 25 and Wednesday, Nov. 27. The first November screening will feature the film's English dub, which stars Chlo Grace Moretz (Kick-Ass) as Kaguya, James Marsden (Disney's Enchanted) as Prince Ishitsukuri and James Caan (The Godfather) as Kaguya's father, The Bamboo Cutter. The second screening will feature the original Japanese language track with English subtitles. The film is one of Ghibli's most unanimously acclaimed works. Over a decade after its release, it maintains a 100% "fresh" score on the popular film review site Rotten Tomatoes and was reportedly the first film of the decade to achieve this distinction.

Disney movies are synonymous with warmth, comfort, love, and heartfelt lessons to be learned by all. Geared towards a younger audience, these movies have come to be adored by older generations, too, especially those who grew up with some of these titles. However, there is a clear inclination toward certain titles that have become iconic in a way, like The Lion King or Toy Story. Fortunately, those who want to go beyond the usual movies have a lot to choose from.

There are plenty of Disney movies that have flown under the radar due to lower ratings or even because they just had a release date that didn't let the movie shine. Both live-action and animations, these titles had wonderful visual styles, compelling plot lines, and amazing characters that deserve a second watch and due appreciation. These underrated Disney movies are the hidden gems of the animation studio's oeuvre.

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Moana 2 has revealed which songs are being submitted for Oscar consideration, and the choices highlight an unusual Oscar “rule” Disney inspired!

Whenever a new Disney animated movie hits, folks are ready for a song from it to be nominated for an Oscar and, more often than not, winning. It’s been that way since the 1990s and has led to some intriguing choices and winners.

With Moana in 2016, it was no shock that Tony-award-winning writer/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda provided some great songs. The one nominated for the Oscar was “You’re Welcome,” which lost the award to “City of Stars” from La La Land.

Miranda won’t be handling the writing duties for Moana 2. Instead, the songs come from Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, best known for the acclaimed unofficial Bridgerton: The Musical and getting a huge break with this film.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, the two songs...