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Richard Roxburgh, Helen Thomson, Dacre Montgomery Join Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 17, 2020


Variety reports that Richard Roxburgh, Helen Thomson, David Wenham, and Dacre Montgomery have joined the cast of Baz Lurhmann's 'Elvis,' a musical drama about the King of Rock and Roll.

Luke Bracey Will Star in Baz Lurhmann's ELVIS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 11, 2020


Variety reports that Luke Bracey has joined the cast of Baz Luhrmann's upcoming 'Elvis' biopic. He will play Jerry Schilling, one of the members of the famous 'Memphis Mafia.'

Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS Movie Resumes Production
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 10, 2020


Deadline reports that the upcoming 'Elvis' biopic from Baz Luhrmann will resume filming on September 23rd.

Gibson Is The Official Guitar Brand Of BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2020


Gibson Brands--the iconic American instrument maker--has partnered with Orion Pictures on the new film Bill & Ted Face the Music as the official guitar brand of the movie. The film finds the duo--now middle-aged best friends who have yet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny--as they head out for a new adventure when a visitor from the future warns them that only their song can save life as we know it.

Baz Luhrmann Confirms Production Halted on Elvis Film, Featuring Tom Hanks
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2020


Baz Luhrmann took to Twitter to confirm that the Elvis film, featuring Tom Hanks, has been halted.

Yola Joins ELVIS as Sister Rosetta Tharpe
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 21, 2020


Variety reports that Yola has joined the cast of Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis.' The British singer will play Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

Maggie Gyllenhaal to Play Elvis' Mom in Baz Luhrmann's Musical Drama
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 7, 2020


Maggie Gyllenhaal is set to play Elvis' mother, Gladys Presley, in Baz Luhrmann upcoming musical drama film, a?oeElvis,a?? according to Variety.

FOLLIES, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's December Stage-to-Screen Report
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 3, 2019


December is a big month for stage to screen adaptations, because the highly-anticipated film, CATS, will be released on December 20! The Spongebob Squarepants musical will also be performed live on Nickelodeon December 7 with the original cast! It was also announced that Follies will be adapted into a feature film by BBC Films and Heyday Films.

TICK, TICK... BOOM!, CINDERELLA, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's November Stage-to-Screen Report
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 5, 2019


There has been a lot of news this past month regarding stage-to-screen adaptations! It was confirmed that Idina Menzel will play Evelyn, the evil stepmother, in the live-action Cinderella film starring Camila Cabello. Ariana Debose has joined the cast of Ryan Murphy's Netflix adaptation of the The Prom. In other Netflix news, it was announced that Andrew Garfield will star in the Lin-Manuel Miranda directed Netflix adaptation of tick, tick...BOOM!  

Quentin Tarantino's ONCE UPON A TIME…IN HOLLYWOOD Comes to Digital 11/25 & 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD 12/10
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 28, 2019


Academy Award winner[1] Leonardo DiCaprio and Academy Award nominee[2] Brad Pitt give “explosively funny and emotionally complex performances”[3] as actor Rick Dalton and his longtime friend and stuntman Cliff Booth, alongside Academy Award nominee[4]  Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate in the blockbuster ninth film from writer and director Quentin Tarantino, ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD, coming to digital on November 26 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD December 10.

UPDATE: Harry Styles Turns Down Prince Eric Role in Live-Action THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 13, 2019


Despite the initial reports that pop star Harry Styles might be signing on to play Prince Eric in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, a new report has debunked the rumor.

THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE, CURIOUS INCIDENT and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's August Stage-to-Screen Report
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 7, 2019


The past month came with many announcements regarding stage-to-screen news! In casting news, The Little Mermaid casting continues to go underway, with reports that Javier Bardem will play King Triton. Not only do we have the film to look forward to, but it was also announced that ABC will air The Little Mermaid Live! with Auli'i Cravalho and Queen Latifah. The highly-anticipated Cats film trailer was released, and a film adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was announced! 

Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Biopic Starring Austin Butler Set to Open October 1, 2021
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2019


Warner Bros. has announced that the upcoming untitled Elvis biopic will open Oct. 1, 2021, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Austin Opera Announces 2019-2020 Season; RIGOLETTO, EVEREST and TURANDOT
by Julie Musbach - Aug 2, 2019


Austin Opera today announces its 2019-2020 Season of programming at the Long Center, which includes Verdi's Rigoletto; the company premiere of Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer's Everest, the tale of one of the worst years in the famous mountain's history; and Puccini's final opera, Turandot.

THE DEAD DON'T DIE to be Released on Digital 9/3, Blu-ray & DVD 9/10
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 25, 2019


A quiet town finds itself under attack from the undead with the greatest zombie cast ever disassembled in the comedy, THE DEAD DON'T DIE, arriving on Digital on September 3, 2019 and on Blu-rayTM, DVD and On Demand on September 10, 2019 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Showcasing exclusive bonus features not seen in theaters including insight from the cast and filmmakers, as well as a closer look at the making of the film that takes fans deeper into this “giddy apocalypse with no way out” (Richard Brody, The New Yorker). Starring Academy Award®† winner Bill Murray (Olive Kitteridge, Lost in Translation, Ghostbusters), Adam Driver (Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, BlacKkKlansman) and Chloë Sevigny (“The Act,” Boys Don't Cry), THE DEAD DON'T DIE is a “hilariously fun” (Adam Patterson, Film Pulse) and irreverent film unlike any you've seen before.

Harry Styles in Talks to Play Prince Eric in THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 16, 2019


Harry Styles is in early negotiations to play Prince Eric in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Austin Butler Cast as Elvis in Baz Luhrmann's Biopic
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 15, 2019


Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that, after an extensive search, Baz Luhrmann has cast Austin Butler as Elvis Aaron Presley in the director's upcoming film about the seminal legend. The announcement was made today by Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group.

Harry Styles, Ansel Elgort, and More Being Tested For the Role of Elvis Presley in New Film
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2019


A group of young actors are being tested for the role of Elvis Presley in an upcoming Warner Bros. film, according to Deadline.

Austin Opera Announces 2019-2020 Season: RIGOLETTO, EVEREST, and TURANDOT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2019


Austin Opera today announces its 2019-2020 Season of programming at the Long Center, which includes Verdi's Rigoletto; the company premiere of Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer's Everest, the tale of one of the worst years in the famous mountain's history; and Puccini's final opera, Turandot.

Lena Dunham Joins Cast of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 23, 2018


Lena Dunham has joined the cast of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Also joining the Quentin Tarantino film are Austin Butler, Lorenza Izzo, and Maya Hawke, the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman.

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