Eddie Murphy News

According to Indiewire, the Sony-TV planned reboot of Eddie Murphy's BEVERLY HILLS COP has now been officially axed, however plans for a movie version of the 1980's hit comedy are underway at Paramount Studios.

There are many challenges that face a theatre who chooses to mount such a difficult production. First and foremost are how to bring these iconic characters to life as realistically as possible, while still showcasing the actors underneath. Second is how to present the various locations presented in the piece (SHREK'S swamp, the castle in Duloc, Fiona's tower, etc) in a way that not only is appropriate, but can easily be changed to the next. The show has now made the jump to regional theatres around the country, and the Arundel Barn Playhouse is the first theatre in all of New England to present it. It's a lot to undertake, but the Playhouse rose to the occasion, and I think you will be quite surprised and delighted at the results.

RareMedia Productions has announced the world premiere of Judgment Day, a new comedy by Maria S. Schlatter, starring Donald Corren (Souvenir, Old Jews Telling Jokes) whom The New York Times calls 'a chameleonic wonder' as part of this summer's New York International Fringe Festival. Performances begin August 9th (playing through August 25th) at The Players Theatre (115 MacDougal Street). Michael Schwartz directs.

20th Century Fox has formed a joint venture with top Broadway producer and Tony Award winner Kevin McCollum (Motown, Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights), prolific film producer John Davis (Predator, The Firm, Grumpy Old Men, I Robot, Chronicle) and leading industry executive Tom McGrath, to develop live stage productions based upon the studio's vast library of films.

The wise-cracking ogre, and all his fractured fairy tale friends are coming to Bethlehem when Sing for America debuts the Lehigh Valley premiere of the Tony-winning 'Shrek The Musical' today, July 11-21 in the state-of-the-art new theater at Broughal Middle School.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts' free Movie Mondays will now present Disney's Academy Award-nominated animated feature Mulan on July 22.Mulan replaces The Lion King, previously announced for this year's Movie Mondays. Celebrating the 15th year of its release, Mulan is based on a Chinese legend about the only daughter of an aged warrior. To protect him and to save their family's honor, the high-spirited heroine disguises herself as a man and takes her father's place in the army. Along with her guardian dragon Mushu, her captain, Li Shang, a lucky cricket, Cri-kee, and her companions, Yao, Ling, and Chien-Po, Mulan battles the invading Hun army. With characters voiced by Eddie Murphy, Ming-Na Wen and Harvey Fierstein, and featuring songs by Broadway stars Donny Osmond and Lea Salonga,Mulan is the uplifting tale of the strength and bravery that lies in all of us.

Below, check out the trailer for the upcoming concert film Kevin Hart: LET ME EXPLAIN. The film, which follows the stand-up comic on tour and onstage, hits theaters today, July 3rd from Summit Entertainment.

In a tell all interview on Beyond the Talent, Kevin Hart speaks openly with host Jennia Fredrique about his sex life, drug use and his new entourage.

The wise-cracking ogre, and all his fractured fairy tale friends are coming to Bethlehem when Sing for America debuts the Lehigh Valley premiere of the Tony-winning 'Shrek The Musical'July 11-21 in the state-of-the-art new theater at Broughal Middle School.

Below, check out the trailer for the upcoming concert film KEVIN HART: LET ME EXPLAIN. The film, which follows the stand-up comic on tour and onstage, hits theaters on July 3rd from Summit Entertainment.

VH1's hit 'Hollywood Exes' returns for a second season with more laughter, tears, drama and a new Hollywood ex joining the real First Wives club. Back for another season are Nicole Murphy, ex-wife of Eddie Murphy, Jessica Conseco, ex-wife of Jose Canseco, Mayte Garcia, ex-wife of Prince, Sheree Fletcher, ex-wife of Will Smith, and Andrea (Drea) Kelly, ex-wife of R. Kelly. Shamicka Lawrence, recently divorced from comedian/actor Martin Lawrence, joins the group, becoming the newest member of this unique sisterhood. However, all is not golden with the exes when we pick up with the girls.

In an interview with Variety, former BOOK OF MORMON stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells reflected on their recent TV sitcom experiences.

Common Ground Theatre (www.cgtheatre.com) is a performance and teaching space located in west Durham, offering performing arts and educational groups a flexible, well-equipped alternative space. The Theatre provides a convenient venue for Triangle audiences to experience the diversity of our area's arts and educational offerings.

Series creator Ryan Murphy announced today via twitter that she would be joining the cast for the third season, which will be partially set in New Orleans and feature witches.

Broadway and Hollywood mainstay Jason Alexander stars in one of a series of new public service announcements crafted by hotshot director Brett Ratner for GLAAD's 'Come Out For Equality' campaign.

HBO has acquired all U.S. broadcast and home video rights to MOMS MABLEY: I GOT SOMETHIN' TO TELL YOU, from first-time director Whoopi Goldberg, it was announced today by Sheila Nevins, president, HBO Documentary Films.

While visited last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on ABC, actor Harrison Ford unexpectedly came across a dark figure from his past. Check out the comic moment below!

Below, check out highlights from ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE featuring visits from Tom Cruise, Kesha and Nicole Richie! The show airs weeknights at 11:35 pm/ET on ABC.