We are excited here to unveil a first look at the first trailer for New Line Cinema's film version of the smash hit Broadway musical 'Rock of Ages', directed by Adam Shankman (HAIRSPRAY). How does the film, in theaters on June 1, 2012 compare to the stage production? Click below to find out!
New Line Cinema's film version of the smash hit Broadway musical 'Rock of Ages' is currently filming under the direction of Adam Shankman (HAIRSPRAY). Tom Cruise, who will star as Stacee Jaxx in the film, recently chatted with the LA Times about putiing on his dancing shoes for the film. Cruise told LAT: 'I had started dancing because I was inspired by my wife. She kept saying, 'You've got to do a musical sometime. Kate's a dancer, so she would say, 'Let's go to dance class,' and she would take us and that's how I kind of came up with the idea of Les Grossman doing hip-hop. And then to take it to this level with this? It was really fun.'
After being so impressed by the video 'Waiting For Shankman' created by the ROCK OF AGES 1st National Tour Cast, director of the ROCK OF AGES movie Adam Shankman, has put them in the movie! Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the touring cast and ROCK OF AGES dance team as their 'Juke Box Hero' personas.
According to published reports,Tom Cruise will give a concert tonight in Miami in character as Stacee Jaxx to be filmed for the ROCK OF AGES film. Crusie will reportedly be singing Bon Jovi's 'Wanted, Dead or Alive' and Journey's 'Don't Stop Believing.' The concert is taking place at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. A New Line Cinema casting notice for the crowd called for 80s enthusiasts over 16 dressed in their best 80s garb. Cruise's co-stars Julianne Hough and Diego Boneta will also perform alongside Cruise.
The Hollywood Reporter reveals today that SNL's Will Forte has joined the cast of the Rock of Ages film. The New York comedian and Celebrity Autobiography regular will be playing the part of news anchor Mitch Miley, specifically written for the film.
New Line Cinema's film version of the smash hit Broadway musical 'Rock of Ages' has begun principal photography under the direction of Adam Shankman ('Hairspray'), and not everyone is thrilled about the big screen adaptation. According to Thewrap.com, Broadway producer Carl Levin from Eleven Entertainment claims that the movie owes him more than the $400,000 that was piad to him in producers' fees. Levin filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday, July 6.
New Line Cinema's film adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical 'Rock of Ages' has begun principal photography under the direction of Adam Shankman ('Hairspray'). The movie musical stars Julianne Hough ('Burlesque'), with actor/singer Diego Boneta in his feature film debut, Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti ('Cinderella Man'), Russell Brand ('Arthur,' 'Get Him to the Greek'), R&B queen Mary J. Blige, Malin Akerman ('The Proposal'), multiple Emmy winner Bryan Cranston (TV's 'Breaking Bad,' 'The Lincoln Lawyer') and Academy Award winner Catherine Zeta-Jones ('Chicago'), with Oscar nominees Alec Baldwin ('The Cooler') and Tom Cruise ('Born on the Fourth of July').
Deadline.com reports that the 'is he in or is he out' chatter surrounding Alec Baldwin's participation in the Rock of Ages film can be put to rest, as the actor is back on track to fulful the role of nightclub owner Dennis Dupree. Earlier this week, The star had been said to have withdrawn for unspecified personal reasons, however announcements from New Line Cinema and his appearance on set at the read through yesterday seemed to indicate otherwise. He is set to begin shooting on May 23.
Broadway's Big Fat Hit, 'Hairspray' is heading to a movie theater near you in just a few short days. To continue the countdown, BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you this special video presentation of The Music of Hairspray The Movie. Catch interviews with the stars, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Adam Shankman and more!
Broadway's Big Fat Hit, 'Hairspray' is heading to a movie theater near you this summer. To continue the countdown, BroadwayWorld is pleased to present a very special Photo Exclusive! Producer Craig Zadan's own on-set snapshots!
Broadway's Big Fat Hit, 'Hairspray' is heading to a movie theater near you this summer. To continue the countdown, BroadwayWorld is pleased to 'tease' all you hairhoppers out there with a series of character spots. Here's the crooner himself, Link Larkin!
Broadway's Big Fat Hit, 'Hairspray' is heading to a movie theater near you this summer. To continue the countdown, BroadwayWorld is pleased to 'tease' all you hairhoppers out there with a series of character spots. Here's the positively and permanently punished, Penny Pingleton.
Carnival Cruise Lines and New Line Cinema have teamed up for a one-of-a-kind marketing partnership on Hairspray, one of the summer's most anticipated films.
Broadway's Big Fat Hit, 'Hairspray' is heading to a movie theater near you this summer. To continue the countdown, BroadwayWorld is pleased to 'tease' all you hairhoppers out there with a series of character spots. Here's the ample American Edna Turnblad!
Broadway's Big Fat Hit, 'Hairspray' is heading to a movie theater near you this summer. To continue the countdown, BroadwayWorld is pleased to 'tease' all you hairhoppers out there with a series of character spots. First up is the rabble-rouser herself, Tracy Turnblad!
Broadway's Big Fat Hit, 'Hairspray' is heading to a movie theater near you this summer - but you don't have to wait until July to see some great clips of the movie musical. BroadwayWorld.com is pleased to bring you this music video of 'Ladies Choice' - a brand new song written for the movie. Check it out!
A new Hairspray Red Carpet Talent Search Contest is offering young performers the chance to attend the Hollywood premiere of Hairspray, the upcoming film version of the Broadway smash.
The soundtrack for the upcoming film version of Hairspray will be released by New Line Records on July 10th.
Tomorrow night, Wednesdsay, May 23rd, MTV will offer an exclusive 10-minute clip from the upcoming film version of Hairspray.
This Wednesday, May 16, the full cast of the highly anticipated film version of Hairspray, along with dancers from the movie, will appear on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'
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