At last night's Academy Award's Red Carpet event, comedian Sacha Baron Cohen arrived in the guise of the lead character of his upcoming film 'The Dictator'. Earlier in the week, an Oscar representative warned the comedian that he would be banned from attending the event if he showed up dressed as the fictional foreign dictator.
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen phoned in to the TODAY show this morning, disguised as Admiral General Aladeen, the character of his upcoming film, 'The Dictator', and responded to the Academy Awards' threat to keep him from attending Sunday night's event if he showed up on the red carpet in character.
Theatre fans everywhere are already itching to see Les Misérables brought to the big screen, and though the film isn't due to hit theatres until December 7, rehearsals have already begun for the new movie. In the video below, 'Cosette' herself, Amanda Seyfried chats about her enthusiasm for the role. Click below to check it out!
While announced in multiple spots online last month, the ink is now dry on his contract and Broadway star Aaron Tveit is now officially Enjolras in the upcoming film of LES MISERABLES.
Tony winner Eddie Redmayne is gearing up to star in the much-anticipated film version of LES MISERABES, and he's now meeting his upcoming costars. In the video below, Redmayne chats about meeting Amanda Seyfried, Helena Bonham Carter, and more!
With all the hooplah surrounding the casting of Taylor Swift, who has yet to be officially announced, in the upcoming big screen adaptation of Les Miserables, it seemed like the perfect time to show off a Youtube treasure of the original Tony-winning Eponine, Frances Ruffelle. In the video below, Rufelle sings the strret urchin's anthem, 'On My Own.' Click below to check it out!
With yesterday's announcement of the completion of casting for the upcoming big screen adaptation of Les Miserables, theatre lovers are left wondering if country songstress Taylor Swift has got the acting and singing chops to take on beloved, street urchin Eponine. BroadwayWorld has been equally curious, so we bring you the closest thing we found so far to a preview of what to expect from Swift in a Broadway role. In the video below, she sings West Side Story's 'Tonight' as a part of a promo for the 2009 Video Music Awards. Click below to check it out!
THE DICTATOR is coming to theaters on May 11, 2012 from Paramount Pictures. The film stars actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen in his fourth movie. The film follows the heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
Join BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat for the countdown to Opening Night of the highly anticipated movie musical adaptation of 'Sweeney Todd.' In this final installment, we trace the path that Sweeney Todd has taken from Broadway to the big screen. You won't want to miss this!
Join BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat for the countdown to Opening Night of the highly anticipated movie musical adaptation of 'Sweeney Todd.' In this second part of a three episode series, we trace the path that Sweeney Todd has taken from Broadway to the big screen. You won't want to miss this part chock-filled with interviews including Michael Cerveris and movie scenes - all hosted by Richie Ridge.
Join BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat for the countdown to Opening Night of the highly anticipated movie musical adaptation of 'Sweeney Todd.' In this first part of a three episode series, we trace the path that Sweeney Todd has taken from Broadway to the big screen. You won't want to miss this part chock-filled with interviews and scenes hosted by Richie Ridge.