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Social Roundup: Fans and Journalists React to First IN THE HEIGHTS Screenings
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Apr 16, 2021


The film adaptation of In the Heights recently held preview screenings and fans and journalists are reacting!

IN THE HEIGHTS Will Open Tribeca Film Festival from Washington Heights
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 16, 2021


Lights up on Washington Heights this summer! The highly anticipated film adaptation of In The Heights will open the famed Tribeca Film Festival on June 9, from where else, but the United Palace theater in Washington Heights.

IN THE HEIGHTS Film Release Date Moved Up to June 11
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2021


The upcoming In The Heights film adaptation has moved up its hotly anticipated release date to June 11, 2021. The film will be available to watch in theaters and on HBO Max.

Photo Flash: Check Out 3 New Stills from the IN THE HEIGHTS Movie
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 15, 2021


Over the weekend, In the Heights fans got a special treat when not one, but two new trailers were released, giving us even more to look forward to. Now check out three new stills from the highly anticipated film!

IN THE HEIGHTS Cast Reflects on Creating (and Waiting for) the New Film!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 15, 2021


Broadway fans have been waiting and waiting for the arrival of Warner Bros.'s adaptation of Lin Manuel-Miranda's In the Heights, and they got a treat yesterday when two new trailers were released. To celebrate, the team gathered to reflect on their experience making the film.

Photos: Check Out Six All New Posters For the IN THE HEIGHTS Film
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2021


Six all new posters have been released for the upcoming In The Heights film adaptation.  The film is currently set to be released on June 18, 2021 and a brand new trailer will be released tomorrow. Stay tuned right here on BroadwayWorld for the trailer when it drops.

VIDEO: Watch TWO All-New Trailers for the IN THE HEIGHTS Movie!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 14, 2021


Paciencia y Fe! Broadway fans have been waiting and waiting for the arrival of Warner Bros.'s adaptation of Lin Manuel-Miranda's In the Heights, and the day will come soon- more specifically, June 18. Today there is even better news, as the film has just released a pair of all-new trailers!

Seyi Omooba's Claims of Religious Discrimination Rejected After Removal From THE COLOR PURPLE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2021


Leicester Curve has released an official statement, revealing that Seyi Omooba's claims of religious discrimination were rejected by an employment tribunal. Omooba took legal action against Curve after being dismissed from a production of The Color Purple for posts on social media that were deemed homophobic.

VIDEO: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Ask Leslie Grace To Join IN THE HEIGHTS Film
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 16, 2021


In an emotional video, she shares how she reacted when she got the call confirming she would be in the movie. 

IN THE HEIGHTS Movie - Everything You Need To Know About the
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 24, 2021


Find out the new summer 2021 release date for HBO Max & movie theaters, who's in it, and other fun facts.BroadwayWorld put together a list of information you should know before diving into the film of IN THE HEIGHTS.

THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Set for 2023 Release
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2020


This afternoon, Warner Bros. announced release dates for several of its upcoming features, including the musical film adaptation of Alice Walker's The Color Purple which is set to open on December 20, 2023.

IN THE HEIGHTS Film Will Hit HBO Max & Theaters at the Same Time
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 3, 2020


Warner Bros. announced today that their entire 2021 film slate will be available on HBO Max on the same day the films are released in theaters.

BLACK IS KING Director Blitz Bazawule to Helm THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2020


Deadline is reporting that Blitz Bazawule, director of the Beyonce feature Black Is King on Disney+ has signed on to direct the movie musical of the The Color Purple.

Quiara Alegría Hudes At Work On Latin Music-Infused Film Project LIFE IS A CARNIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2020


Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes has signed on to write a new Latin music-infused film project titled, 'Life Is A Carnival.'

IN THE HEIGHTS Film Pushed to 2021
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 21, 2020


The highly-anticipated film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's  In the Heights will now be released in theaters on June 18, 2021, according to Variety.

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.

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.

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