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IN THE HEIGHTS Film Director Jon M. Chu Promises 'It Demands to Be in a Theater'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2020


As BroadwayWorld announced last week, the release of the film adaptation of In the Heights has been postponed indefinitely. Now, director Jon M. Chu is speaking out about the film, and promising that it will be released in theaters, in an interview with Variety.

Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand MACBETH On Hiatus
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2020


Production on the film adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth starring Tony and Academy Award-winners Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand has been placed on hold.

IN THE HEIGHTS Director John M. Chu Discusses Release Postponement
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2020


Warner Bros. announced today that the release of the film adaptation of In the Heights has been postponed indefinitely. According to Variety, the film, which was scheduled to be released on June 26, remains undated for now as Warner Bros. is now looking for a new time to release In the Heights.

Warner Bros. Postpones IN THE HEIGHTS Film Indefinitely
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 24, 2020


Warner Bros. announced today that the release of the film adaptation of In the Heights has been postponed indefinitely. According to Variety, the film, which was scheduled to be released on June 26, remains undated for now as Warner Bros. is now looking for a new time to release In the Heights.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Update on IN THE HEIGHTS Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 23, 2020


Lin-Manuel Miranda was one of the stars that appeared on the one-night-only return of The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and during his appearance he shared updates on the In the Heights film.

VIDEO: Stephanie Beatriz Talks About Auditioning for IN THE HEIGHTS
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 18, 2020


Stephanie Beatriz credits her 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' co-star Melissa Fumero for encouraging her to give it her all and try out for the upcoming movie musical 'In The Heights,' which she ended up scoring a role in. Stephanie also reveals that starring in the movie with Broadway actress Daphne Rubin-Vega is extremely special since she looked up to her as a Latina woman when she was growing up.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Wrote a New Song for the IN THE HEIGHTS Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 11, 2020


Lin-Manuel Miranda attend this year's Oscars ceremony, and while on the red carpet, he revealed to Variety that he has written a new closing credits song for the film adaptation of In the Heights!

Chinonye Chukwu to Direct First Two Episodes of HBO Max's Limited Series AMERICANAH
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 15, 2020


HBO Max, the upcoming direct-to-consumer offering from WarnerMedia set to launch in the spring of 2020, announced today that Sundance award-winning director Chinonye Chukwu (Clemency) will direct the first two episodes of its limited drama Americanah. Based on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's best-selling novel of the same name, Americanah is an epic story of a woman born in Nigeria who leaves for America and her extraordinary experiences with love, heartache, adversity and self-discovery. The 10-episode limited series will star Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave; Black Panther), Zackary Momoh (Harriet), Emmy Award® winner Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black), and Tony Award® nominee Corey Hawkins (In the Heights; BlacKkKlansman). Tony Award® nominee Danai Gurira (Black Panther; Eclipsed) will serve as showrunner and writer.

Corey Hawkins Joins AMERICANAH, Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Uzo Aduba
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 14, 2020


Variety reports that Corey Hawkins has joined the cast of Danai Gurira's 'Americanah' on HBO Max.

VIDEO: IN THE HEIGHTS' Stephanie Beatriz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Dascha Polanco Bring The Salon Ladies To TikTok
by Linnae Medeiros - Dec 13, 2019


No me diga! The film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical In the Heights is set to hit the big screen this June. With anticipation building for the movie, the film's trio of salon ladies Stephanie Beatriz, Daphne Ruben-Vega, and Dascha Polanco, are bringing Washington Heights to TikTok with a new take on the show's title song alongside content creator JuanFe Castro. Check it out!

Broadway Reacts To The IN THE HEIGHTS Movie Trailer
by Linnae Medeiros - Dec 12, 2019


Lights up in Washington Heights! The trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical In the Heights was just released, and the Broadway community is buzzing with excitement for Washington Heights coming to the big screen! Stage favorites including Lea Salonga, Karen Olivo, Josh Gad, Telly Leung, and more have taken to Twitter to express their emotions about the new trailer. Check out what they all had to say!

Photo Flash: See Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera & More in the First Look Images From IN THE HEIGHTS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 12, 2019


The first-look photos from the upcoming film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical In the Heights have been released!

VIDEO: 'Lights Up' on the First Trailer for IN THE HEIGHTS!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 12, 2019


The first trailer for the highly-anticipated feature film adaptation of In the Heights has been released! 

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda And More Talk IN THE HEIGHTS At Film Q&A!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2019


BWW is live at the In the Heights NYC Q&A session with creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda and more!

VIDEO: See Anthony Ramos, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More in New Teasers for IN THE HEIGHTS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 11, 2019


Warner Bros has shared the first teaser and poster for the highly-anticipated film adaptation of In the Heights!

VIDEO: Ryan Reynolds Stars in the New 6 UNDERGROUND Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 9, 2019


6 Underground introduces a new kind of action hero. Six individuals from all around the globe, each the very best at what they do, have been chosen not only for their skill, but for a unique desire to delete their pasts to change the future. The team is brought together by an enigmatic leader (Ryan Reynolds), whose sole mission in life is to ensure that, while he and his fellow operatives will never be remembered, their actions damn sure will.

Gunpowder & Sky to Release Irish Sci-Fi/Thriller SEA FEVER Early 2020
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 6, 2019


Gunpowder & Sky, a fast growing independent global entertainment company, announced today that it has acquired U.S. rights to filmmaker Neasa Hardiman's critically-acclaimed Irish sci-fi/thriller SEA FEVER following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Gunpowder & Sky will release the film theatrically in the U.S. in early 2020 through its sci-fi label, DUST.

Anthony Ramos Talks IN THE HEIGHTS' Diversity and What it Means to the Latinx Community
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2019


Anthony Ramos plays Usnavi in the upcoming film adaptation of In The Heights. He recently spoke to ET about his experience working on the film, the importance of the show, diverse casting, and more!

VIDEO: See Ryan Reynolds in Official Trailer for 6 UNDERGROUND
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 1, 2019


On October 1, Ryan Reynolds debuted the 6 Underground trailer on his Twitter account.

Sophie Turner Will Star in New Quibi Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 16, 2019


Variety reports that Sansa Stark has taken her first television role outside of Westeros. Actress Sophie Turner will star with Corey Hawkins in a new Quibi series, 'Survive.'

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