Exclusive: Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil, John Berendt’s 1994 bestselling book and Pulitzer Prize finalist is being developed into a new musical by playwright Taylor Mac, with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, choreography by Tanya Birl and Sarah O’Gleby and direction by Rob Ashford.
An invitation only industry reading will take place May 12 and 13 in New York.
Mac is the MacArthur Fellow, Pulitzer Prize Finalist, a Tony Nominee perhaps best known for the critically acclaimed Off Broadway production of A 24-Decade History of Popular Music.
Ashford is a Tony Award, Olivier Award, Emmy Award, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning director and choreographer whose Broadway credits include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Frozen, How To Succeed In Business, Promises, Promises, Evita, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Shrek, John Water’s Cry Baby, Curtains, and The Wedding Singer.
An invitation only industry reading will take place May 12 and 13 in New York.
Mac is the MacArthur Fellow, Pulitzer Prize Finalist, a Tony Nominee perhaps best known for the critically acclaimed Off Broadway production of A 24-Decade History of Popular Music.
Ashford is a Tony Award, Olivier Award, Emmy Award, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning director and choreographer whose Broadway credits include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Frozen, How To Succeed In Business, Promises, Promises, Evita, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Shrek, John Water’s Cry Baby, Curtains, and The Wedding Singer.
- 2/28/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscar winner Riz Ahmed and M3GAN star Allison Williams have been tapped to announce the 2023 Academy Awards nominations.
The announcement is scheduled to take place at 8:30 a.m. Et/5:30 a.m. Pt on Tuesday from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater and will air live on ABC’s Good Morning America, the ABC morning show announced Wednesday. It also will stream live on Goodmorningamerica.com, ABC News Live, Disney+, Oscars.org, Oscar.com and the Academy’s social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
Along with director Aneil Karia, Ahmed won the 2022 Oscar for best live-action short film for the short film The Long Goodbye. He previously was nominated for his performance in Sound of Metal. Other credits include Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the miniseries The Night Of, for which he won an Emmy.
In addition to starring in M3GAN, Williams also served...
The announcement is scheduled to take place at 8:30 a.m. Et/5:30 a.m. Pt on Tuesday from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater and will air live on ABC’s Good Morning America, the ABC morning show announced Wednesday. It also will stream live on Goodmorningamerica.com, ABC News Live, Disney+, Oscars.org, Oscar.com and the Academy’s social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
Along with director Aneil Karia, Ahmed won the 2022 Oscar for best live-action short film for the short film The Long Goodbye. He previously was nominated for his performance in Sound of Metal. Other credits include Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the miniseries The Night Of, for which he won an Emmy.
In addition to starring in M3GAN, Williams also served...
- 1/18/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Take a look at actress Allison Williams, aka 'Gemma' in the new feature "M3GAN", posing for the February 2023 issue of "Town and Country" magazine, wearing Ralph Lauren, Prada, Cartier and a whole lot more, photographed by Billy Kidd:
Williams was a member of improv comedy troupe "Just Add Water", before acting in the YouTube series "College Musical'.
Judd Apatow cast Williams in the HBO series "Girls", followed by the title role on NBC's live television presentation of the musical "Peter Pan Live!", opposite Chris Walken as 'Captain Hook'.
In 2016, Williams appeared in "Past Forward", a short film collaboration between David O. Russell and Prada.
Williams wrote a series of "Funny or Die" sketches starring as newlywed 'Kate Middleton'.
In 2017, Williams starred in the horror film "Get Out", directed by Jordan Peele. Williams was cast as 'Charlotte' in the Netflix horror feature "The Perfection" (2019).
She...
Williams was a member of improv comedy troupe "Just Add Water", before acting in the YouTube series "College Musical'.
Judd Apatow cast Williams in the HBO series "Girls", followed by the title role on NBC's live television presentation of the musical "Peter Pan Live!", opposite Chris Walken as 'Captain Hook'.
In 2016, Williams appeared in "Past Forward", a short film collaboration between David O. Russell and Prada.
Williams wrote a series of "Funny or Die" sketches starring as newlywed 'Kate Middleton'.
In 2017, Williams starred in the horror film "Get Out", directed by Jordan Peele. Williams was cast as 'Charlotte' in the Netflix horror feature "The Perfection" (2019).
She...
- 1/9/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Exclusive: In a competitive situation, Peacock has landed for development, The Show Must Go On, an hourlong murder mystery anthology, which would mark the first time Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera musical is used as part of a TV series. The high-profile project comes from the Zoey’s Extraordinary Playbook creator Austin Winsberg, former top TV executive and award-winning producer Robert Greenblatt, Egot Lloyd Webber, as well as Zoey’s producer The Tannenbaum Company, pilot director Richard Shepard and studio Lionsgate Television.
Written by Winsberg, The Show Must Go On is a darkly comedic murder mystery anthology series. Each season would take place in the days leading up to a big, live, televised event and would tackle a new murder with a refreshed cast.
Season 1 is set behind the scenes during the making of a fictitious version of Lloyd Webber’s worldwide mega-hit: The Phantom of The Opera Live!
Written by Winsberg, The Show Must Go On is a darkly comedic murder mystery anthology series. Each season would take place in the days leading up to a big, live, televised event and would tackle a new murder with a refreshed cast.
Season 1 is set behind the scenes during the making of a fictitious version of Lloyd Webber’s worldwide mega-hit: The Phantom of The Opera Live!
- 9/9/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Some of the West End and Broadway’s biggest productions are making their debuts on Indian TV.
Zee Theatre has secured agreements to bring The Sound of Music Live!, Hairspray Live!, Peter Pan Live! and Billy Elliot: The Musical to Indian pay-tv channel Tata Play Theatre.
The Sound of Music Live! will kick off a month of broadcasts on May 29, with the stage adaptations following over coming weeks.
To this point, none of the musicals have aired on Indian TV screens.
Shailja Kejriwal, Chief Creative Officer — Special Projects, Zeel (Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited), said the plays would resonate was “Indian audiences are no stranger to musicals. Our cinema and theatrical traditions thrive on musicality and dance. Musicals are also a huge part of Broadway and West End and we have curated some that will resonate the most with Indian audiences.”
She added The Sound of Music, Hairspray Live!, Peter Pan Live!...
Zee Theatre has secured agreements to bring The Sound of Music Live!, Hairspray Live!, Peter Pan Live! and Billy Elliot: The Musical to Indian pay-tv channel Tata Play Theatre.
The Sound of Music Live! will kick off a month of broadcasts on May 29, with the stage adaptations following over coming weeks.
To this point, none of the musicals have aired on Indian TV screens.
Shailja Kejriwal, Chief Creative Officer — Special Projects, Zeel (Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited), said the plays would resonate was “Indian audiences are no stranger to musicals. Our cinema and theatrical traditions thrive on musicality and dance. Musicals are also a huge part of Broadway and West End and we have curated some that will resonate the most with Indian audiences.”
She added The Sound of Music, Hairspray Live!, Peter Pan Live!...
- 5/20/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been a decade since Lena Dunham was the voice of her generation. Or, well, a voice of a generation.
HBO series “Girls” revolutionized the TV landscape when it premiered on April 15, 2012. The series, created by Dunham, who also starred in, executive-produced, wrote, and directed the show, first debuted at SXSW before its TV premiere and eventual five Emmy Award nominations that year. Jenni Konner served as co-showrunner and producer while Judd Apatow also executive produced.
“Girls” stars Dunham as 20-something struggling writer Hannah Horvath, who has one foot in adolescence thanks to an allowance from her parents. After she’s informed she’s been financially cut off two years after graduating from a liberal arts college, Hannah embarks on navigating New York City by experiencing one mistake at a time.
Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, and Allison Williams play Hannah’s eccentric and at times codependent circle of friends.
HBO series “Girls” revolutionized the TV landscape when it premiered on April 15, 2012. The series, created by Dunham, who also starred in, executive-produced, wrote, and directed the show, first debuted at SXSW before its TV premiere and eventual five Emmy Award nominations that year. Jenni Konner served as co-showrunner and producer while Judd Apatow also executive produced.
“Girls” stars Dunham as 20-something struggling writer Hannah Horvath, who has one foot in adolescence thanks to an allowance from her parents. After she’s informed she’s been financially cut off two years after graduating from a liberal arts college, Hannah embarks on navigating New York City by experiencing one mistake at a time.
Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, and Allison Williams play Hannah’s eccentric and at times codependent circle of friends.
- 4/15/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: A new stage play adaption of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes is being developed with an eye toward the West End and Broadway. The Tony- and Olivier Award-winning Rob Ashford is set to direct.
The announcement was made today by producer Antonio Marion. Current plans are for the play to be developed in London prior to West End and Broadway stagings.
Written by British writing team Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, the new Sherlock Holmes play is described as an original tale offering a “deeply theatrical exploration of the mind of the famous detective,” while remaining faithful to the world created by Conan Doyle. Akram Khan will serve as choreographer/movement director.
Staged as “a mystery within a mystery,” the new play is described by producers as involving a case presented to Holmes that forces him to confront his own murky past: “But is the unravelling of...
The announcement was made today by producer Antonio Marion. Current plans are for the play to be developed in London prior to West End and Broadway stagings.
Written by British writing team Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, the new Sherlock Holmes play is described as an original tale offering a “deeply theatrical exploration of the mind of the famous detective,” while remaining faithful to the world created by Conan Doyle. Akram Khan will serve as choreographer/movement director.
Staged as “a mystery within a mystery,” the new play is described by producers as involving a case presented to Holmes that forces him to confront his own murky past: “But is the unravelling of...
- 4/12/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Glenn Weiss has said “yes.” The Emmy-winning live events helmer is back to direct the 94th Oscars for ABC. Ceremony producer Will Packer announced Weiss’ return on Tuesday morning.
“You need someone with the deep technical knowledge and creative insights of Glenn to create an Oscars show that truly celebrates a global love of film. I’m fortunate to be working with him,” Packer said.
Weiss returns from last year’s Academy Awards, which he also directed. Actually, it’s the seventh consecutive time for Weiss, who has directed six previous Oscars shows — for which he won two Primetime Emmys. Weiss also has directed 20 Tony Awards shows, which earned him three directing Primetime Emmys. He also has won eight DGA Awards for his work on the Oscars and the Tonys. Outside of the industry, he may be best known for the year he proposed to his girlfriend, Jan Svendsen, while...
“You need someone with the deep technical knowledge and creative insights of Glenn to create an Oscars show that truly celebrates a global love of film. I’m fortunate to be working with him,” Packer said.
Weiss returns from last year’s Academy Awards, which he also directed. Actually, it’s the seventh consecutive time for Weiss, who has directed six previous Oscars shows — for which he won two Primetime Emmys. Weiss also has directed 20 Tony Awards shows, which earned him three directing Primetime Emmys. He also has won eight DGA Awards for his work on the Oscars and the Tonys. Outside of the industry, he may be best known for the year he proposed to his girlfriend, Jan Svendsen, while...
- 1/11/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
NBC has found its Little Orphan Annie: 12-year-old Celina Smith will headline the network’s forthcoming musical event Annie Live!, it was announced Tuesday.
Smith — who is best known for her supporting role as Rebecca Wilson on Tyler Perry’s Nickelodeon sitcom Young Dylan — won the role after a nationwide search. She previously played Young Nala in the national touring company of The Lion King. She joins an all-star cast that includes Harry Connick Jr. (Will & Grace) as Sir Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, Taraji P. Henson (Empire) as Miss Hannigan, Nicole Scherzinger (The Masked Singer) as Grace, and Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable...
Smith — who is best known for her supporting role as Rebecca Wilson on Tyler Perry’s Nickelodeon sitcom Young Dylan — won the role after a nationwide search. She previously played Young Nala in the national touring company of The Lion King. She joins an all-star cast that includes Harry Connick Jr. (Will & Grace) as Sir Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, Taraji P. Henson (Empire) as Miss Hannigan, Nicole Scherzinger (The Masked Singer) as Grace, and Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable...
- 8/24/2021
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Dyllón Burnside, who most recently starred opposite Billy Porter in Ryan Murphy and Steven Canals’ groundbreaking drama series Pose, has signed with CAA for representation.
Burnside portrayed Ricky Evangelista in the FX series, and is now working again with Murphy, currently filming his upcoming American Horror Stories anthology series.
Performer, creator and recording artist Burnside became known with his breakout Broadway debut in Holler If Ya Hear Me, inspired by the music and lyrics of Tupac Shakur, directed by Kenny Leon. He will next return to Broadway in the new play Thoughts of a Colored Man, directed by Steve Broadnax III, which will open this fall at the Golden Theatre.
He also appeared in NBC’s Peter Pan Live!, as well as HBO’s High Maintenance.
Additionally, Burnside hosted and served as producer on PBS’ Daytime Emmy-winning and GLAAD Award-nominated Prideland, a one-hour special and short-form digital series, in...
Burnside portrayed Ricky Evangelista in the FX series, and is now working again with Murphy, currently filming his upcoming American Horror Stories anthology series.
Performer, creator and recording artist Burnside became known with his breakout Broadway debut in Holler If Ya Hear Me, inspired by the music and lyrics of Tupac Shakur, directed by Kenny Leon. He will next return to Broadway in the new play Thoughts of a Colored Man, directed by Steve Broadnax III, which will open this fall at the Golden Theatre.
He also appeared in NBC’s Peter Pan Live!, as well as HBO’s High Maintenance.
Additionally, Burnside hosted and served as producer on PBS’ Daytime Emmy-winning and GLAAD Award-nominated Prideland, a one-hour special and short-form digital series, in...
- 8/2/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Taraji P. Henson has an exciting new role.
The former Empire star and Academy Award nominee will star as Miss Hannigan in NBC's Annie Live!, premiering Thursday, December 2.
“Carol Burnett, who brought Miss Hannigan to life in the classic 1982 movie, is someone I have studied and idolized as far back as I can remember,” Henson said in a statement.
“So when the opportunity came to me to join NBC and this incredible group of producers, I jumped! Carol, I hope to do you proud!”
“When we decided to bring back NBC’s holiday musical tradition, we were looking for something that was critically acclaimed and universally beloved — and while that’s definitely the case with Annie, it absolutely applies to Taraji as well,” added said Susan Rovner, Chairman of Entertainment Content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.
“Watching her take on this iconic role will be a thrill that has...
The former Empire star and Academy Award nominee will star as Miss Hannigan in NBC's Annie Live!, premiering Thursday, December 2.
“Carol Burnett, who brought Miss Hannigan to life in the classic 1982 movie, is someone I have studied and idolized as far back as I can remember,” Henson said in a statement.
“So when the opportunity came to me to join NBC and this incredible group of producers, I jumped! Carol, I hope to do you proud!”
“When we decided to bring back NBC’s holiday musical tradition, we were looking for something that was critically acclaimed and universally beloved — and while that’s definitely the case with Annie, it absolutely applies to Taraji as well,” added said Susan Rovner, Chairman of Entertainment Content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.
“Watching her take on this iconic role will be a thrill that has...
- 6/8/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The woman formerly known as Cookie Lyon is headed for Easy Street. Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson will star as Miss Hannigan in NBC’s Annie Live!, premiering Thursday, Dec. 2.
“Carol Burnett, who brought Miss Hannigan to life in the classic 1982 movie, is someone I have studied and idolized as far back as I can remember,” Henson said in a statement. “So when the opportunity came to me to join NBC and this incredible group of producers, I jumped! Carol, I hope to do you proud!”
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“Carol Burnett, who brought Miss Hannigan to life in the classic 1982 movie, is someone I have studied and idolized as far back as I can remember,” Henson said in a statement. “So when the opportunity came to me to join NBC and this incredible group of producers, I jumped! Carol, I hope to do you proud!”
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- 6/8/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The sun will come out this holiday season on NBC. Annie Live!, produced by Bob Greenblatt and Neil Meron, will air later this year, the network announced on Wednesday.
“As we look to drive big live audiences for NBC, we could think of no better way than to bring back the network’s holiday musical tradition,” says Susan Rovner, Chairman of Entertainment Content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “And there are no better partners to do this with than the incredible Neil Meron and Bob Greenblatt, who oversaw every live musical during the years he ran NBC. Under their leadership,...
“As we look to drive big live audiences for NBC, we could think of no better way than to bring back the network’s holiday musical tradition,” says Susan Rovner, Chairman of Entertainment Content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “And there are no better partners to do this with than the incredible Neil Meron and Bob Greenblatt, who oversaw every live musical during the years he ran NBC. Under their leadership,...
- 5/12/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
NBC is getting a New Deal for Christmas, as it gets back into the live TV musical business with “Annie Live!” Set to air during the holidays, “Annie” also represents a homecoming of sorts for producers Bob Greenblatt and Neil Meron.
Greenblatt, of course, is the former NBC Entertainment chairman who found success in bringing live musicals to the network, starting with “The Sound of Music Live!” in 2013. Meron and the late Craig Zadan were the producers behind that special, which was a tremendous hit — averaging 21.8 million viewers in live+3 ratings. It spawned follow-up events including “Peter Pan Live!” in 2014, “The Wiz Live!” in 2015, “Hairspray Live!” in 2016 and “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” on Easter in 2018.
“Annie Live!” landed at NBC after being shopped to all four major broadcast networks. “NBC is where we started these live musicals and I still have so much affection for it,” Greenblatt said.
Greenblatt, of course, is the former NBC Entertainment chairman who found success in bringing live musicals to the network, starting with “The Sound of Music Live!” in 2013. Meron and the late Craig Zadan were the producers behind that special, which was a tremendous hit — averaging 21.8 million viewers in live+3 ratings. It spawned follow-up events including “Peter Pan Live!” in 2014, “The Wiz Live!” in 2015, “Hairspray Live!” in 2016 and “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” on Easter in 2018.
“Annie Live!” landed at NBC after being shopped to all four major broadcast networks. “NBC is where we started these live musicals and I still have so much affection for it,” Greenblatt said.
- 5/12/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
No big shock here: Veteran director Glenn Weiss will be returning to helm the Oscars for the sixth straight year.
The producers of the 93rd annual Academy Awards, Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh, made the announcement this morning, while further emphasizing that this year’s pandemic-affected broadcast will have a look like no other before. Some of those details — including a ban on Zooms, so popular with other Covid-era shows including Golden Globes, Critics Choice and the upcoming truncated SAG Awards — were revealed in Thursday’s letter to nominees. The producers now have teased even more with the hiring of Weiss.
“Our plan is that this year’s Oscars will look like a movie, not a television show, and Glenn has embraced this approach and come up with ideas of his own on how to achieve this. We’re thrilled to have him as part of the brain trust,...
The producers of the 93rd annual Academy Awards, Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh, made the announcement this morning, while further emphasizing that this year’s pandemic-affected broadcast will have a look like no other before. Some of those details — including a ban on Zooms, so popular with other Covid-era shows including Golden Globes, Critics Choice and the upcoming truncated SAG Awards — were revealed in Thursday’s letter to nominees. The producers now have teased even more with the hiring of Weiss.
“Our plan is that this year’s Oscars will look like a movie, not a television show, and Glenn has embraced this approach and come up with ideas of his own on how to achieve this. We’re thrilled to have him as part of the brain trust,...
- 3/19/2021
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Christopher Walken has joined the cast of the upcoming Apple drama series “Severance.”
He joins a cast that includes Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Zach Cherry and Britt Lower. The series is described as a workplace thriller that introduces Lumen Industries, a company that’s looking to take work-life balance to a new level. Walken will star as Burt, the department head of Optics and Design at Lumen.
“Severance” will mark one of few TV roles that Walken has taken on in his onscreen career, which extends back nearly seven decades at this point. His last TV outing was the role of Captain Hook in the NBC special “Peter Pan Live!” in 2014. He is primarily known for his film work, having won an Academy Award for best supporting actor for “The Deer Hunter” in 1979. He was nominated in the same category for “Catch Me if You Can...
He joins a cast that includes Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Zach Cherry and Britt Lower. The series is described as a workplace thriller that introduces Lumen Industries, a company that’s looking to take work-life balance to a new level. Walken will star as Burt, the department head of Optics and Design at Lumen.
“Severance” will mark one of few TV roles that Walken has taken on in his onscreen career, which extends back nearly seven decades at this point. His last TV outing was the role of Captain Hook in the NBC special “Peter Pan Live!” in 2014. He is primarily known for his film work, having won an Academy Award for best supporting actor for “The Deer Hunter” in 1979. He was nominated in the same category for “Catch Me if You Can...
- 11/2/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Syfy and Ucp are extending the adventures of the iconic fairy tale characters of Peter Pan and his Lost Boys by developing a limited series entitled “The League of Pan.”
“The League of Pan” is described as “a thrilling and mysterious continuation of the beloved story of Peter Pan” that picks up with the characters after 10 years on the mainland. Now Wendy Darling is grown up and extranged from the Lost Boys, but they must return to Neverland to face a new evil that is threatening the existence of the magical place they once called home. This return reignites bitter rivalries and unearths “twisted secrets” from their past.
Brian McCauley Johnson will write and produce the fantastical series that explores painful truths about growing up, as well as the realization that “going home” is never quite as simple as one thinks.
“The stories of Peter Pan, The Lost Boys and...
“The League of Pan” is described as “a thrilling and mysterious continuation of the beloved story of Peter Pan” that picks up with the characters after 10 years on the mainland. Now Wendy Darling is grown up and extranged from the Lost Boys, but they must return to Neverland to face a new evil that is threatening the existence of the magical place they once called home. This return reignites bitter rivalries and unearths “twisted secrets” from their past.
Brian McCauley Johnson will write and produce the fantastical series that explores painful truths about growing up, as well as the realization that “going home” is never quite as simple as one thinks.
“The stories of Peter Pan, The Lost Boys and...
- 1/11/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has added more production personnel for its 92 annual trophy show. Oscarcast producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain today announced 11 members of the team for the February 9 show on ABC.
“This team is the best of the best with a wealth of experience and ideas, and we’re excited to collaborate with them to deliver an incredible show,” they said in a joint statement.
Here they are, will mini-bios provided by the Academy:
Rob Paine has been associated with the Oscars telecast for more than 20 years and returns as supervising producer. Paine has more than 200 television events to his name and has earned seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations, a Daytime Emmy Award nomination and a Peabody Award. His other credits include 12 Super Bowl Halftime Shows, The Kennedy Center Honors and the Primetime Emmy Awards.
Production designer Jason Sherwood joins the Oscars telecast for the first time.
“This team is the best of the best with a wealth of experience and ideas, and we’re excited to collaborate with them to deliver an incredible show,” they said in a joint statement.
Here they are, will mini-bios provided by the Academy:
Rob Paine has been associated with the Oscars telecast for more than 20 years and returns as supervising producer. Paine has more than 200 television events to his name and has earned seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations, a Daytime Emmy Award nomination and a Peabody Award. His other credits include 12 Super Bowl Halftime Shows, The Kennedy Center Honors and the Primetime Emmy Awards.
Production designer Jason Sherwood joins the Oscars telecast for the first time.
- 1/10/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Sergio Mendes is set to perform after the world premiere of “Sergio Mendes: In the Key of Joy” at the Santa Barbara Film Festival on Jan. 18. The Grammy award-winning Brazilian musician will perform three songs and participate in a Q&a at the Lobero Theater with director John Scheinfeld.
“Sergio Mendes: In the Key of Joy” includes interviews with Mendes, Herb Alpert, Carlinhos Brown, Harrison Ford, Lani Hall (lead singer of Brasil ’66), Quincy Jones, John Legend, Gracinha Mendes (Sergio’s wife and lead singer since 1971), Jerry Moss, Pele (soccer legend), Carlos Saldhana (Oscar-nominated filmmaker of Rio) and will.i. am.
Scheinfeld has made documentaries on subjects including John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, John Coltrane and many others.
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Oscars Director Returns
Veteran Oscars director Glenn Weiss will return to direct the 92nd Oscars, producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain announced Tuesday. “We are so lucky that Glenn is back as our director this year.
“Sergio Mendes: In the Key of Joy” includes interviews with Mendes, Herb Alpert, Carlinhos Brown, Harrison Ford, Lani Hall (lead singer of Brasil ’66), Quincy Jones, John Legend, Gracinha Mendes (Sergio’s wife and lead singer since 1971), Jerry Moss, Pele (soccer legend), Carlos Saldhana (Oscar-nominated filmmaker of Rio) and will.i. am.
Scheinfeld has made documentaries on subjects including John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, John Coltrane and many others.
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Oscars Director Returns
Veteran Oscars director Glenn Weiss will return to direct the 92nd Oscars, producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain announced Tuesday. “We are so lucky that Glenn is back as our director this year.
- 1/8/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Oscarcast producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain have set Glenn Weiss to direct the 92nd Academy Awards show, getting the gig for a fifth consecutive year.
“We are so lucky that Glenn is back as our director this year,” Howell Taylor and Allain said. “He is deeply creative and collaborative and has a terrific instinct for live television. It is a huge win to us to have Glenn at the helm.”
A 14-time Emmy winner — including two for helming the Oscars — Weiss is a go-to director for live telecasts. His resume also includes directing 19 Tony Awards shows, along with multiple Primetime Emmys, Kennedy Center Honors and the Bet Awards. His other live credits include Peter Pan Live!, Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, Garth Brooks, Live from Las Vegas and the American Music Awards.
Weiss created a viral moment during the 2018 Primetime Emmy...
“We are so lucky that Glenn is back as our director this year,” Howell Taylor and Allain said. “He is deeply creative and collaborative and has a terrific instinct for live television. It is a huge win to us to have Glenn at the helm.”
A 14-time Emmy winner — including two for helming the Oscars — Weiss is a go-to director for live telecasts. His resume also includes directing 19 Tony Awards shows, along with multiple Primetime Emmys, Kennedy Center Honors and the Bet Awards. His other live credits include Peter Pan Live!, Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, Garth Brooks, Live from Las Vegas and the American Music Awards.
Weiss created a viral moment during the 2018 Primetime Emmy...
- 1/7/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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