Interview: Heather Headley Looks Back on 30 Years of THE LION KING
by Josh Sharpe - February 12, 2025 BroadwayWorld sat down with Heather Headley to discuss the new Lion King concert on Disney+, the ongoing Broadway production, and the legacy of the franchise.... 
FREAKY FRIDAY 2 Begins Filming With Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis
by Josh Sharpe - June 24, 2024 Freaky Friday 2, the previously announced sequel to the 2003 Disney remake, has officially begun production. Disney shared the news alongside a photo of Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis on set, who are reprising their roles as Anna and Tess Coleman.... 
Jordan E. Cooper Joins Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY 2
by Josh Sharpe - August 01, 2024 Tony Award-nominated playwright Jordan E. Cooper has joined the cast of Disney's upcoming Freaky Friday 2, starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. He will be playing the character of 'Jett' in the movie, but specific details about his role have not been disclosed.... 
WICKED Star Jonathan Bailey Circling JURASSIC WORLD
by Josh Sharpe - April 16, 2024 Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing the character of Fiyero in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, may have found his next big project. According to reports, the actor is in talks to star in the next installment of the Jurassic World series. He would join Scarlett Johannson in the film, which w... 
Exclusive: Kenny Ortega Reflects on 10 Years of Disney’s DESCENDANTS
by Josh Sharpe - July 31, 2025 July 31, 2025 officially marks 10 years since the debut of Disney's Descendants. Check out our exclusive interview with director/choreographer Kenny Ortega, who looks back on the hit movie and shares favorite memories and insights about the production.... 
Video: Jesse Eisenberg Stars in New Trailer for NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T
by Josh Sharpe - September 18, 2025 A new trailer has debuted for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the highly anticipated third installment in the Now You See Me franchise, with a cast that includes Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, and Morgan Freeman. Watch it now!... 
DEMON SLAYER: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert is Coming to S.F.'s Golden Gate Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024 A groundbreaking live concert series based on one of the most popular anime and Japanese manga franchises ever will debut at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.... 
Exclusive: Inside the New Songs of MOANA 2 with Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear
by Josh Sharpe - November 27, 2024 BroadwayWorld sat down with songwriting team Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear to discuss their new songs for Moana 2, which is now in theaters. The duo shares insights into their creative process and previews two new songs from the film.... 
BRIDGET JONES Sequel Greenlit; Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson Star
by Josh Sharpe - April 09, 2024 On Tuesday, it was officially announced that Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the fourth film in the franchise, is in development. The film will see the return of Renee Zellweger in the Oscar-nominated role and Hugh Grant as love interest Daniel Cleaver, who was absent in the previous film. Emma Th... 
Video: Netflix Releases Teaser for SQUID GAME: THE CHALLENGE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - July 10, 2025 The competition show Squid Game: The Challenge will return for a second season on November 4, 2025. Ahead of its debut, it has also been announced that the series has been renewed for a third season. Watch a new teaser now!... 
Video: DOWNTON ABBEY Stars Look Back on 15 Years of the Beloved Franchise
by Josh Sharpe - September 15, 2025 BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Downton Abbey stars Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, and Kevin Doyle, who looked back at the past 15 years of the series and shared favorite memories from their time on set. Check out the interview now.... 
Portage Central High School to Premiere HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD HIGH SCHOOL EDITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 03, 2025 Portage Central High School will present the Michigan theatrical premiere production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' High School Edition. Learn more! ... 
BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY Reveals Additional Casting
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2024 According to multiple reports, the upcoming Bridget Jones film has rounded out its supporting cast. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy will see the return of several fan-favorite cast members from the previous films including Gemma Jones, Jim Broadbent, Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderso... 
THE VIEW to Host SISTER ACT 2 Anniversary Reunion Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024 Tune into The View next week to see a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit! On Wednesday, June 5, The View will host an event show featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, music supervisor Marc Shaiman, and composer Mervyn ...
THE VIEW to Host SISTER ACT 2 Anniversary Reunion Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024 Tune into The View next week to see a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit! On Wednesday, June 5, The View will host an event show featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, music supervisor Marc Shaiman, and composer Mervyn ... 
Judy Craymer Talks MAMMA MIA!: Sabrina Carpenter in Third Film, Television Version, and More
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025 With Mamma Mia! set to return to Broadway this summer, the rumor mill is circulating about a third film in the franchise, television series, and more, based on the iconic storyline.... 
AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Specials Coming to ABC News This December
by Josh Sharpe - December 08, 2025 This December, ABC News will premiere two new specials in celebration of Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest entry in the franchise from filmmaker James Cameron. Learn more about the specials here. ... 
LOVE ISLAND: ALL STARS Returns to Peacock for a Second Season
by Josh Sharpe - January 14, 2025 Peacock will once again serve as the exclusive U.S. streaming home for the U.K. spin-off series, LOVE ISLAND: ALL STARS. The first episode premieres exclusively on Peacock on Wednesday, Jan 15, with new episodes streaming every day at 6pmPT/9pmET. ... 
INSIDIOUS Live Tour Shuts Down in Detroit Following Audience Complaints
by Joshua Wright - January 29, 2025 Detroit's Fisher Theatre hosted what may be the last live performance of the Insidious horror franchise this past weekend. The production, titled 'Insidious: The Further You Fear,' failed to impress audiences, leading to the tour's cancellation.... 
SMURFS Animated Film Sets Paramount+ Streaming Debut
by Josh Sharpe - September 15, 2025 Paramount+ has announced that the animated film SMURFS, featuring Art star James Corden, will arrive on the service on September 16 in the U.S. and Canada.... 
Rosario Dawson, André Holland, & More Join TERMINATOR ZERO Anime Series
by Josh Sharpe - June 27, 2024 Additional cast has just joined the upcoming Terminator Zero anime series for Netflix including Rosario Dawson, André Holland, Sonoya Mizuno, and Ann Dowd.... 
KUNG FU PANDA 4 Sets DVD and Blu-ray Release; See New Bonus Content
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2024 The search for the new Dragon Warrior is on! Po learns he must face his biggest villain yet and embarks on a hilarious mission with his new team of misfits in KUNG FU PANDA 4, available with over an hour of extras on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-rayTM and DVD May 28, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Enter... 
Billy Magnussen and Kit Harington to Headline Horse Racing Comedy CHARIOT
by Josh Sharpe - November 01, 2024 Kit Harington and Billy Magnussen are set to headline Steve Pink’s new outrageous horse racing comedy Chariot. The movie follows Paul Rovia, an oversized jockey, as he seeks redemption after causing a major racing accident that gets him suspended from the sport for two years. ... 
DOWNTON ABBEY 3 Officially in the Works with Paul Giamatti, Dominic West, & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024 Following Imelda Staunton's recent statements about a third Downton Abbey film, it has been confirmed that another installment in the franchise is indeed happening. Simon Curtis is returning to direct after helming 2022’s Downton Abbey: A New Era, and much of the original cast is returning, along wi... 
Video: Paramount to Host SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 Fan Event; New Trailer Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - November 25, 2024 Paramount Pictures and Sega have announced a SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 Opening Day Fan Event in advance of the film’s nationwide theatrical release on December 20th. Watch the new trailer! ... |
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