InDepth InterView: Paul Becker Talks TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN, Ben Vereen Documentary, Upcoming Films & More
by Pat Cerasaro
- Jul 9, 2012
Today we are talking to a terrifically talented triple-threat who has graced the silver screen in CHICAGO, as well as in the TV productions of THE MUSIC MAN, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and in many stunt and dance double roles in his career thus far who has since become the protegee of dance extraordinaire Kenny Ortega and broken out on his own with a string of striking and memorable sequences in entities as diverse as TV's HELLCATS and the recent feature films THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, SUCKER PUNCH, MIRROR, MIRROR and TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN PART 1 - gifted dancer/choreographer/director Paul Becker. Talking about many of his most memorable past projects and filling us in on his many current and future ones - TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN PART 2, a Ben Vereen documentary, an original movie musical titled STAGE FRIGHT, a James Gray film featuring Jeremy Renner and Marion Cotillard, a Lifetime movie musical with Karen Olivo and even more - Becker brings us into his unique and idiosyncratic world and gives us a glimpse into how he achieves consistent excellence in all of his many endeavors as he attempts to define his anomalous career for us. Additionally, Becker takes a look back at acting onscreen in the Oscar-winning Best Picture CHICAGO, choreographing the ultimate vampire wedding, judging SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? Canada, producing CANADA'S GOT TALENT, giving two hundred dancers movement for a Michael Buble music video and he also shares some hopes and wishes for what he would like to take on in his blindingly bright future in show business - directing a feature film, perhaps? What about a Broadway show when time permits? The possibilities are multitude and seemingly endless and Becker is one of the most brightly shining behind-the-scenes talents on the rise, as is clear to qualify by all of the exquisitely exciting entities he is involved with on the horizon, both near and far. Plus, Becker shares his experiences choreographing various THE MUPPETS movies, working with Ortega on the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus concert tours, directing the first YouTube feature film, dancing with death in MASTERS OF HORROR, giving moves to monsters in THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, staging the spectacular finale of MIRROR, MIRROR showcasing Julia Roberts, choreographing the fairy tale characters of ONCE UPON A TIME, and he also offers opinions on GLEE and SMASH, reveals his early influences, favorite stars, formative films - and much, much more!
BLACK GIRLS ROCK to Honor Angela Davis, Shirley Caesar on BET, 11/6
by Caryn Robbins
- Oct 13, 2011
Supermodel Alek Wek, reality star La La Anthony, and actresses Tichina Arnold and Sharon Leal will join previously announced co-hosts, Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King, as presenters for the second annual televised 'BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM) 2011' special.
Photo Coverage: Tisdale Celebrates 'Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure' DVD Release
by Robert Diamond
- Apr 7, 2011
Ashley Tisdale celebrated the launch of her new DVD comedy, Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure. After a talent scout spots her performing with her dog Boi at a charity gala, Sharpay Evans (Tisdale) sets off for the bright lights of NYC, convinced instant fame and fortune are in the bag (designer bag, that is). But theatre's a dog-eat-dog world, as she and Boi discover when they encounter the devious owner of a pampered pooch named 'Countess' and a scheming Broadway starlet who will do anything to crush the competition. Fortunately, Sharpay also meets Peyton (Austin Butler), a handsome student filmmaker who finds Sharpay nearly as fascinating as she finds herself.
CW Announced 2010-2011 Primetime Line-up
by Jessica Lewis
- May 20, 2010
The CW Network unveiled the schedule for its 2010-2011 season today at a presentation for advertisers, affiliates and national media in the Theater at Madison Square Garden, where singer Katy Perry rocked the house to open the show. The announcement was made by Dawn Ostroff, President of Entertainment, The CW.
STAGE TUBE: DREAMGIRLS Solo Remix!
by BroadwayWorld TV
- Mar 14, 2010
Actor and performer Israel Cortez is becoming quite the YouTube sensation thanks in part to his solo remix interpretation of the powerhouse song 'It's All Over' from the film version of the musical 'Dreamgirls'. Cortez, a La Palma, California, resident, plays all the parts in the song, which is sung by Jamie Foxx, Keith Robinson, Beyonce, Anika Noni Rose and Sharon Leal as they confront Jennifer Hudson's 'Effie'.
George C. Wolfe and Usher Raymond Among NAACP Honorees
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 31, 2007
On Monday, February 19, 2007, at The Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, the Beverly Hills/Hollywood chapter of the NAACP will honor and celebrate excellence in African American theatre.
Dreamgirls Footage Screened at Cannes Film Festival
by BWW News Desk
- May 19, 2006
Press attending this year's Cannes Film Festival were given an opportunity to see 20 minutes of never-before-seen footage from the film, which opens in the United States this Holiday season.
Dreamgirls Web Site Offers Behind the Scenes Video Look
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 19, 2006
Shooting began on Monday, January 9, at the Palace Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, under the direction of Academy Award(R) winner Bill Condon. Filming on 'Dreamgirls' will also be accomplished at Los Angeles Center Studios, as well as on location in and around Los Angeles.
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