Descendants fans finally have a release date for the latest film in the franchise. Disney has released a new teaser for ‘Descendants: The Rise of Red’ showcasing the titular character. This film will be years after the others, so most of the cast is new.
‘Descendants’ started in 2015 with the first film, and two more films, ‘Descendants 2’ and ‘Descendants 3’ followed in 2017 and 2019, respectively. Now, five years later a new film is finally releasing.
Here is the latest trailer:
The film will debut on July 12, 2024.
Kylie Cantrall will star as Red, the Queen of Heart’s daughter. She is the latest Vk (Villains Kid) to attend Auradon Prep when Ursula’s daughter Uma (China Ann McClain) is now the principal.
The Queen of Hearts wants to stage a coup against Auradon, and Red must join forces with her roommate Chloe (Malia Baker), the daughter of Cinderella and King Charming,...
‘Descendants’ started in 2015 with the first film, and two more films, ‘Descendants 2’ and ‘Descendants 3’ followed in 2017 and 2019, respectively. Now, five years later a new film is finally releasing.
Here is the latest trailer:
The film will debut on July 12, 2024.
Kylie Cantrall will star as Red, the Queen of Heart’s daughter. She is the latest Vk (Villains Kid) to attend Auradon Prep when Ursula’s daughter Uma (China Ann McClain) is now the principal.
The Queen of Hearts wants to stage a coup against Auradon, and Red must join forces with her roommate Chloe (Malia Baker), the daughter of Cinderella and King Charming,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Exclusive: Coming off a three-year overall deal at Netflix, kids programming veteran Nancy Kanter is re-launching her production company, Available Light Productions, with several projects already in the works, live-action movie Wayward Girls; animated movie Penny Phantom, based on the novel Little Thieves by Margaret Owen; animated movie The Circus Ship, based on the picture book of the same name; and animated preschool comedy series Alexander the Post Fox done in partnership with Kevin Jonas.
Available Light Productions’s slate of original series and movies, which Kanter is shepherding with the company’s Head of Development, William Goldberg, are expected to be taken out to the broader kids, family and general audience market.
Additionally Kanter, whose Netflix deal ended at the end of January, has animated and live-action projects across both the kid and adult demographic still in development at the streamer where her pact started in the kids and...
Available Light Productions’s slate of original series and movies, which Kanter is shepherding with the company’s Head of Development, William Goldberg, are expected to be taken out to the broader kids, family and general audience market.
Additionally Kanter, whose Netflix deal ended at the end of January, has animated and live-action projects across both the kid and adult demographic still in development at the streamer where her pact started in the kids and...
- 2/9/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
From Disney darling to pop star, Dove Cameron's career has undergone quite the evolution since she began acting in her early teens. The versatile actor's earliest fans grew up alongside her as she played identical twins "Liv and Maddie" for four seasons on the hit Disney Channel show. But Cameron's professional acting career began even earlier, when she memorably guest-starred in two episodes of "Shameless" as Holly Herkimer, a young woman who was interested in Lip Gallagher (Jeremy Allen White).
Cameron's early work in "Shameless" and "Liv and Maddie" showed off the actor's range. Right from the start of her career, it was clear she could pull off comedic and dramatic roles, just as she could pivot between family-friendly fare and more daring projects. In recent years, she's continued to challenge herself as an actor with roles in B.J. Novak's directorial debut, "Vengeance" and Hulu's comedic...
Cameron's early work in "Shameless" and "Liv and Maddie" showed off the actor's range. Right from the start of her career, it was clear she could pull off comedic and dramatic roles, just as she could pivot between family-friendly fare and more daring projects. In recent years, she's continued to challenge herself as an actor with roles in B.J. Novak's directorial debut, "Vengeance" and Hulu's comedic...
- 4/19/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
Over the past few years, Netflix has introduced subscribers to an overwhelming amount of original content. But one of the most popular Netflix original movies was the 2018 romantic comedy To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. Now one of the stars of that movie – and its two sequels – returns for the upcoming spinoff series Xo, Kitty. But what is star Anna Cathcart’s age as she leads the new show?
Anna Cathcart headlines the new ‘To All the Boys’ spinoff series, ‘Xo, Kitty’ Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey in episode 102 of ‘Xo, Kitty.’ | Park Young-Sol/Netflix
Based on the novel by Jenny Han, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before stars Lana Condor as Lara Jean Covey, who faces a personal crisis when her secret love letters go public after her younger sister mails them. The film became such a success that Netflix reunited the cast for two sequels,...
Anna Cathcart headlines the new ‘To All the Boys’ spinoff series, ‘Xo, Kitty’ Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey in episode 102 of ‘Xo, Kitty.’ | Park Young-Sol/Netflix
Based on the novel by Jenny Han, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before stars Lana Condor as Lara Jean Covey, who faces a personal crisis when her secret love letters go public after her younger sister mails them. The film became such a success that Netflix reunited the cast for two sequels,...
- 4/3/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Alex Boniello (Jessica Jones) has been cast as Jack of Diamonds in the Disney+ original movie Descendants: The Rise of Red (formerly known as The Pocketwatch), the latest installment in Disney Branded Television’s Descendants franchise.
The Jack of Diamonds is a captain in the Queen of Hearts’ Red Army, whose soldiers wear military uniforms in the style of playing cards.
Boniello, who is also a Tony-winning producer for Hadestown, joins previously announced cast members Kylie Cantrall (Disney’s Gabby Duran and the Unsittables) as Red; Malia Baker (The Babysitters Club) as Chloe; Brandy (Queens) as Cinderella, Rita Ora (Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight) as The Queen of Hearts; China Anne McClain (Descendants 2 and Descendants 3) as Uma; Dara Reneé (High School Musical: The Musical: the Series) as Uliana; Ruby Rose Turner (Coop and Cami Ask the World) as Bridget/Young Queen of Hearts; Morgan Dudley (Jagged...
The Jack of Diamonds is a captain in the Queen of Hearts’ Red Army, whose soldiers wear military uniforms in the style of playing cards.
Boniello, who is also a Tony-winning producer for Hadestown, joins previously announced cast members Kylie Cantrall (Disney’s Gabby Duran and the Unsittables) as Red; Malia Baker (The Babysitters Club) as Chloe; Brandy (Queens) as Cinderella, Rita Ora (Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight) as The Queen of Hearts; China Anne McClain (Descendants 2 and Descendants 3) as Uma; Dara Reneé (High School Musical: The Musical: the Series) as Uliana; Ruby Rose Turner (Coop and Cami Ask the World) as Bridget/Young Queen of Hearts; Morgan Dudley (Jagged...
- 3/24/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Descendants fans, get ready: Brandy has officially stepped back into her glass slippers! The singer and actor is reprising her role as Cinderella in a new Descendants movie, originally titled "The Pocketwatch" but now known as "Descendants: The Rise of Red," and we finally have a first look at her regal character back in action. On March 22, 2023, Disney+ confirmed that Brandy will reunite with her now-King Charming, aka Prince Christopher (Paolo Montalban) from the 1997 "Cinderella," in the next film installment, which still doesn't have a set release date.
The streamer revealed the pair's big reunion with a video of them all dressed up in their royal outfits. In a caption, Disney+ wrote, "A royal occasion. ✨ King Charming (@itspaolomontalban) and Cinderella (@brandy) have joined the upcoming Original movie, Descendants: The Rise of Red!"
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Brandy first celebrated her casting news in an Instagram post on Nov.
The streamer revealed the pair's big reunion with a video of them all dressed up in their royal outfits. In a caption, Disney+ wrote, "A royal occasion. ✨ King Charming (@itspaolomontalban) and Cinderella (@brandy) have joined the upcoming Original movie, Descendants: The Rise of Red!"
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Brandy first celebrated her casting news in an Instagram post on Nov.
- 3/22/2023
- by Corinne Sullivan
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: Lauren Kisilevsky is reuniting with Reese Witherspoon after being hired to oversee live-action family programming at Hello Sunshine.
Kisilevsky, who becomes EVP, Live Action Family, Kids and Young Adult at the Candle Media-backed company, joins from Disney, where she has been SVP, Original Movies, Disney Branded Television.
She previously worked with the Your Place Or Mine star at Type A Films, which was one of Witherspoon’s production precursors to Hello Sunshine.
Reporting to Hello Sunshine CEO Sarah Harden, Kisilevsky will be in charge of building out the division and developing and producing family, kids and young adult live-action movies and series.
The push into live-action family and kids programming comes after the company decided to shut down its animated division last month.
She has spent 13 years at Disney in various roles and has overseen dozens of movies for Disney+ and Disney Branded Television including Disney Channel Original Movies such as Upside-Down Magic,...
Kisilevsky, who becomes EVP, Live Action Family, Kids and Young Adult at the Candle Media-backed company, joins from Disney, where she has been SVP, Original Movies, Disney Branded Television.
She previously worked with the Your Place Or Mine star at Type A Films, which was one of Witherspoon’s production precursors to Hello Sunshine.
Reporting to Hello Sunshine CEO Sarah Harden, Kisilevsky will be in charge of building out the division and developing and producing family, kids and young adult live-action movies and series.
The push into live-action family and kids programming comes after the company decided to shut down its animated division last month.
She has spent 13 years at Disney in various roles and has overseen dozens of movies for Disney+ and Disney Branded Television including Disney Channel Original Movies such as Upside-Down Magic,...
- 3/14/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The next chapter of Descendants is coming to Disney+. The streaming service has given a green light to The Pocketwatch (working title), a music- and dance-filled original movie sequel to the megahit Descendants franchise.
Jennifer Phang is set to direct and co-executive produce from a script by Dan Frey and Russell Sommer (Magic: The Gathering). Production is scheduled to begin in the fall.
The Descendants movies unfurled an imaginative mythology of two new lands, idyllic Auradon and ragtag Isle of the Lost, home to the teenage progeny of Disney’s most iconic characters and notably, its most notorious villains. Per Disney, The Pocketwatch returns to these lands and also takes audiences through the rabbit hole to the hostile unincorporated territory of Wonderland, a magical, mysterious place made famous in Alice in Wonderland.
Seven new songs and Disney classic songs will advance the story, which introduces Red, the...
Jennifer Phang is set to direct and co-executive produce from a script by Dan Frey and Russell Sommer (Magic: The Gathering). Production is scheduled to begin in the fall.
The Descendants movies unfurled an imaginative mythology of two new lands, idyllic Auradon and ragtag Isle of the Lost, home to the teenage progeny of Disney’s most iconic characters and notably, its most notorious villains. Per Disney, The Pocketwatch returns to these lands and also takes audiences through the rabbit hole to the hostile unincorporated territory of Wonderland, a magical, mysterious place made famous in Alice in Wonderland.
Seven new songs and Disney classic songs will advance the story, which introduces Red, the...
- 5/10/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The world of “Descendants” is expanding.
Disney has greenlit “The Pocketwatch,” a new musical to take viewers back to Auradon and Isle of the Lost. The film will also bring the audience through the rabbit hole to the hostile unincorporated territory of Wonderland; a magical, mysterious place made famous in “Alice in Wonderland.”
Of course, it wouldn’t be a “Descendants” movie without the introduction of another iconic character’s progeny.
The story will feature Red, the whip-smart and rebellious teenage daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Chloe, the perfectionist and athletic daughter of Cinderella and Prince Charming.
In addition to some of Disney’s classic songs, the film will include seven new songs. Jennifer Phang is set to direct and co-executive produce the film, which is scheduled to begin production this fall.
“’The Pocketwatch’ presents a delightful canvas with fantastical world building. Musicals sparked my imagination when I...
Disney has greenlit “The Pocketwatch,” a new musical to take viewers back to Auradon and Isle of the Lost. The film will also bring the audience through the rabbit hole to the hostile unincorporated territory of Wonderland; a magical, mysterious place made famous in “Alice in Wonderland.”
Of course, it wouldn’t be a “Descendants” movie without the introduction of another iconic character’s progeny.
The story will feature Red, the whip-smart and rebellious teenage daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Chloe, the perfectionist and athletic daughter of Cinderella and Prince Charming.
In addition to some of Disney’s classic songs, the film will include seven new songs. Jennifer Phang is set to direct and co-executive produce the film, which is scheduled to begin production this fall.
“’The Pocketwatch’ presents a delightful canvas with fantastical world building. Musicals sparked my imagination when I...
- 5/10/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
Lauren Kisilevsky, most recently vice president of original movies at Disney Channel, has been promoted to senior vice president of original movies at Disney Branded Television, where she will develop and oversee production of Disney Channel and Disney Plus’ growing slate of films.
The exec has already overseen a wide range of Disney Channel and Disney Plus originals, including “Upside-Down Magic,” “Descendants 3,” “Zombies 2” and the upcoming “Spin,” as well as “Secret Society of Second Born Royals” and the upcoming “Sneakerella.” The “Descendants” and “Zombies” franchises have proven to be big audience draws for Disney.
“Lauren is an exceptional creative executive whose deep understanding of our brand and tremendous contributions continue to yield must-experience movies for kids and families,” said Disney Branded TV exec VP of creative development and strategy Ayo Davis. “As Disney Branded Television continues to augment its efforts in attracting and building the very best and...
The exec has already overseen a wide range of Disney Channel and Disney Plus originals, including “Upside-Down Magic,” “Descendants 3,” “Zombies 2” and the upcoming “Spin,” as well as “Secret Society of Second Born Royals” and the upcoming “Sneakerella.” The “Descendants” and “Zombies” franchises have proven to be big audience draws for Disney.
“Lauren is an exceptional creative executive whose deep understanding of our brand and tremendous contributions continue to yield must-experience movies for kids and families,” said Disney Branded TV exec VP of creative development and strategy Ayo Davis. “As Disney Branded Television continues to augment its efforts in attracting and building the very best and...
- 4/5/2021
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Lauren Kisilevsky has been upped at Disney Branded Television.
Kisilevsky, who was previously VP, Original Movies, Disney Channels, becomes SVP, Original Movies, Disney Branded Television.
She will develop and oversee production of a slate of movies for Disney Channel and Disney+. It comes after the company launched the Disney Branded Television unit led by Gary Marsh.
Kisilevsky will report to Ayo Davis, EVP, Creative Development and Strategy, Disney Branded Television.
She previously oversaw Disney Channel Original Movies such as Upside-Down Magic, Descendants 3, Zombies 2 and the upcoming Spin, as well as Disney+’s Secret Society of Second Born Royals and the upcoming Sneakerella.
Prior to joining Disney Channel, Kisilevsky developed feature films including Paper Heart, Nothing Like the Holidays and Pandorum and worked with Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher on the executive side.
“Lauren is an exceptional creative executive whose deep understanding of our brand and tremendous contributions continue...
Kisilevsky, who was previously VP, Original Movies, Disney Channels, becomes SVP, Original Movies, Disney Branded Television.
She will develop and oversee production of a slate of movies for Disney Channel and Disney+. It comes after the company launched the Disney Branded Television unit led by Gary Marsh.
Kisilevsky will report to Ayo Davis, EVP, Creative Development and Strategy, Disney Branded Television.
She previously oversaw Disney Channel Original Movies such as Upside-Down Magic, Descendants 3, Zombies 2 and the upcoming Spin, as well as Disney+’s Secret Society of Second Born Royals and the upcoming Sneakerella.
Prior to joining Disney Channel, Kisilevsky developed feature films including Paper Heart, Nothing Like the Holidays and Pandorum and worked with Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher on the executive side.
“Lauren is an exceptional creative executive whose deep understanding of our brand and tremendous contributions continue...
- 4/5/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney Channel has announced that the animated special “Descendants: The Royal Wedding” will premiere on the network this summer.
Based on the “Descendants” franchise, the special will bring viewers back to the United States of Auradon and feature Mal and King Ben’s royal wedding. Reprising their popular roles are Dove Cameron as Mal, Sofia Carson as Evie, Booboo Stewart as Jay, Mitchell Hope as Ben, Sarah Jeffery as Audrey, Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother, China Anne McClain as Uma, Jedidiah Goodacre as Chad, Anna Cathcart as Dizzy, Dan Payne as Beast, Bobby Moynihan as Dude the Dog and Cheyenne Jackson as Hades.
The late Cameron Boyce was one of the main cast members in the “Descendants” franchise, playing Carlos, the son of Cruella de Vil. He later reprised the character for the animated shorts “Descendants: Wicked World” and later on in the sequels “Descendants 2” and “Descendants 3.” On...
Based on the “Descendants” franchise, the special will bring viewers back to the United States of Auradon and feature Mal and King Ben’s royal wedding. Reprising their popular roles are Dove Cameron as Mal, Sofia Carson as Evie, Booboo Stewart as Jay, Mitchell Hope as Ben, Sarah Jeffery as Audrey, Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother, China Anne McClain as Uma, Jedidiah Goodacre as Chad, Anna Cathcart as Dizzy, Dan Payne as Beast, Bobby Moynihan as Dude the Dog and Cheyenne Jackson as Hades.
The late Cameron Boyce was one of the main cast members in the “Descendants” franchise, playing Carlos, the son of Cruella de Vil. He later reprised the character for the animated shorts “Descendants: Wicked World” and later on in the sequels “Descendants 2” and “Descendants 3.” On...
- 3/13/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Not even remotely interested in seeing Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes or The Weeknd do their thing at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium?
We’ve got you. Instead of watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs go helmet-to-helmet for a shiny Vince Lombardi, head to these platforms and channels to get your Sunday evening fix of series and flicks.
All showtimes listed below are in Eastern Standard Time.
Streaming Alternatives Netflix
Shows: “Kid Cosmic,” “Firefly Lane,” “Hache” (Season 2), “Invisible City,” “The Sinner” (Season 3)
Films: “The Bank Job,” “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” “Zathura: A Space Adventure,” “Shutter Island,” “The Patriot,” “Little Big Women,” “Space Sweepers,” “Strip Down, Rise Up,” “The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity”
Amazon Prime
Shows: “Little Coincidences,” “What’s New, Scooby-Doo?,” “Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men,” “The White Princess” (Season 1), “Billions” (Seasons 1-3), “Black in Latin America” (Season 1), “Finding Your Roots” (Season 1)
Films: “Kiki,” “Dazed and Confused,...
We’ve got you. Instead of watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs go helmet-to-helmet for a shiny Vince Lombardi, head to these platforms and channels to get your Sunday evening fix of series and flicks.
All showtimes listed below are in Eastern Standard Time.
Streaming Alternatives Netflix
Shows: “Kid Cosmic,” “Firefly Lane,” “Hache” (Season 2), “Invisible City,” “The Sinner” (Season 3)
Films: “The Bank Job,” “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” “Zathura: A Space Adventure,” “Shutter Island,” “The Patriot,” “Little Big Women,” “Space Sweepers,” “Strip Down, Rise Up,” “The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity”
Amazon Prime
Shows: “Little Coincidences,” “What’s New, Scooby-Doo?,” “Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men,” “The White Princess” (Season 1), “Billions” (Seasons 1-3), “Black in Latin America” (Season 1), “Finding Your Roots” (Season 1)
Films: “Kiki,” “Dazed and Confused,...
- 2/7/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
A day after Nancy Kanter’s last day at Disney, Netflix announced an overall deal with the former EVP, Content and Creative Strategy for Disney Channels Worldwide, who launched and built Disney’s preschool TV channel Disney Junior.
Under the pact, Kanter will develop and produce animated and live-action projects — both feature films and series — targeted at kids and families through her company Available Light Productions.
For Netflix, brining on board Kanter, one of the most respected executives in the kids and family space, is part of a big push in family entertainment as the streamer is taking on the leading SVOD player in the space, Disney+.
“We’re very fired up about catching them in family animation — maybe eventually passing them, we’ll see, a long way to go just to catch them — and maintaining our lead in general entertainment that’s so stimulating,” Netflix’s founder and co-ceo...
Under the pact, Kanter will develop and produce animated and live-action projects — both feature films and series — targeted at kids and families through her company Available Light Productions.
For Netflix, brining on board Kanter, one of the most respected executives in the kids and family space, is part of a big push in family entertainment as the streamer is taking on the leading SVOD player in the space, Disney+.
“We’re very fired up about catching them in family animation — maybe eventually passing them, we’ll see, a long way to go just to catch them — and maintaining our lead in general entertainment that’s so stimulating,” Netflix’s founder and co-ceo...
- 2/1/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Just over 63 years ago, Theodor Geisel — better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss — wrote and illustrated a holiday-themed children’s book meant to teach kiddos that Christmas isn’t about spending outrageous sums of money to build a tree-toppling pile of presents; it’s about family, togetherness, and celebrating rebirth at the end of a long year.
So, naturally, “The Grinch” has been adapted a billion times over by every money-hungry corporation out there. It only took nine years for a TV version to hit screens, and that’s before the terrifying Jim Carrey/Ron Howard movie started dominating cable channels every December, or Illumination’s 2018 animated movie sat perched and waiting in Netflix queues for over a year, only to disappear December 4.
But fear not Seuss fans. “The Grinch Musical!” is here to offer two hours of fresh holiday entertainment thanks to NBC’s 2020 adaptation of the 2007 stage production.
So, naturally, “The Grinch” has been adapted a billion times over by every money-hungry corporation out there. It only took nine years for a TV version to hit screens, and that’s before the terrifying Jim Carrey/Ron Howard movie started dominating cable channels every December, or Illumination’s 2018 animated movie sat perched and waiting in Netflix queues for over a year, only to disappear December 4.
But fear not Seuss fans. “The Grinch Musical!” is here to offer two hours of fresh holiday entertainment thanks to NBC’s 2020 adaptation of the 2007 stage production.
- 12/10/2020
- by Ben Travers and Ann Donahue
- Indiewire
NBC marked Thanksgiving by rolling out the first teaser for its upcoming “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical.” Unfortunately, the very brief look at star Matt Morrison’s very campy version of the title character pretty much resulted in social media fingers nervously drumming and people vowing to stop Christmas from coming.
What we’re saying is, the teaser made a lot of people’s hearts shrink two sizes smaller.
Announced two weeks ago, NBC’s two-hour version of “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!” will star Morrison (“Glee”) as The Grinch with Denis O’Hare as the adult version of his dog, Max, Booboo Stewart (“Descendants 3”) as young Max, and newcomer Amelia Minto (“The Lost Girls”) as Cindy-Lou Who. Unlike a lot of previous TV musicals, this one won’t be live (we assume because of Covid), and instead will be filmed at the Troubadour Theatre in London at some point before its Dec.
What we’re saying is, the teaser made a lot of people’s hearts shrink two sizes smaller.
Announced two weeks ago, NBC’s two-hour version of “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!” will star Morrison (“Glee”) as The Grinch with Denis O’Hare as the adult version of his dog, Max, Booboo Stewart (“Descendants 3”) as young Max, and newcomer Amelia Minto (“The Lost Girls”) as Cindy-Lou Who. Unlike a lot of previous TV musicals, this one won’t be live (we assume because of Covid), and instead will be filmed at the Troubadour Theatre in London at some point before its Dec.
- 11/26/2020
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Matthew Morrison is set to star in a taped two-hour production of “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!” at NBC, which will be filmed at the Troubadour Theatre in London and air next month.
The “Glee” alum will play the curmudgeonly Grinch himself for the televised musical adaptation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” which will air Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.
Per NBC, “Dr. Seuss’ famous book tells the story of a reclusive Grinch who plotted from his cave atop snowy Mt. Crumpit to steal Christmas from the Whos in Who-ville. Then on Christmas Eve, disguised as Santa Claus and enlisting his loyal dog Max as a reindeer, the Grinch traveled to Who-ville to scoop up the Whos’ gifts and decorations. Much to his surprise on Christmas morning, the Whos were unfazed and celebrated the holiday with a heartwarming display of joy and love.”
Along with Morrison, NBC’s “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!
The “Glee” alum will play the curmudgeonly Grinch himself for the televised musical adaptation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” which will air Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.
Per NBC, “Dr. Seuss’ famous book tells the story of a reclusive Grinch who plotted from his cave atop snowy Mt. Crumpit to steal Christmas from the Whos in Who-ville. Then on Christmas Eve, disguised as Santa Claus and enlisting his loyal dog Max as a reindeer, the Grinch traveled to Who-ville to scoop up the Whos’ gifts and decorations. Much to his surprise on Christmas morning, the Whos were unfazed and celebrated the holiday with a heartwarming display of joy and love.”
Along with Morrison, NBC’s “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!
- 11/10/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
NBC is inviting the Grinch to share its holiday season: The network will air a two-hour production of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! on December 9. Staged at the Troubadour Theatre in London, the musical production will star Glee‘s Matthew Morrison as the small-hearted Grinch and Denis O’Hare as his hapless mutt Max played on Broadway during the holiday seasons of 2006 and 2007.
In the NBC version, the Cindy-Lou Who character will be played by young newcomer Amelia Minto. Producers have also assembled an ensemble of musical theater actors from London’s West End to complete the cast.
“Dr. Seuss is an indelible part of all of our lives and we’re thrilled to bring a stage production of The Grinch Musical! to our audience,” said Doug Vaughan, Executive Vice President, Special Programs, NBC Entertainment. “This is a perfect addition to our annual holiday program traditions and a telecast the entire family will enjoy.”
The staging is by director Max Webster, and Julia Knowles directs for television. Additional script material is by Simon Nye, with sets by designer Peter Bingemann.
Previous musicals staged in recent years by NBC The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray and Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.
Though Morrison became a household name on Glee, he has an extensive stage background, including roles in Broadway’s Footloose, Hairspray, and The Light in the Piazza. More recently, Morrison starred as J.M. Barrie in the Broadway musical Finding Neverland. Additional TV credits include The Good Wife, Grey’s Anatomy and American Horror Story: 1984. Morrison is represented by Podwall Entertainment, ICM Partners and Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical is presented in association with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Running Subway, produced by Penny Lane Entertainment Television and Simon Friend Entertainment. Lee Connolly, Simon Friend, Joshua Rosenblum and James Sanna serve as executive producers. Morrison also serves as a producer on the telecast.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! will air on NBC Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt from the Troubadour Theatre in London.
The musical event was announced this morning on the Today show:
.@NBC will air a two-hour production of “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical” on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. pic.twitter.com/S6nVKWP9rl
— Today (@TODAYshow) November 10, 2020...
In the NBC version, the Cindy-Lou Who character will be played by young newcomer Amelia Minto. Producers have also assembled an ensemble of musical theater actors from London’s West End to complete the cast.
“Dr. Seuss is an indelible part of all of our lives and we’re thrilled to bring a stage production of The Grinch Musical! to our audience,” said Doug Vaughan, Executive Vice President, Special Programs, NBC Entertainment. “This is a perfect addition to our annual holiday program traditions and a telecast the entire family will enjoy.”
The staging is by director Max Webster, and Julia Knowles directs for television. Additional script material is by Simon Nye, with sets by designer Peter Bingemann.
Previous musicals staged in recent years by NBC The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray and Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.
Though Morrison became a household name on Glee, he has an extensive stage background, including roles in Broadway’s Footloose, Hairspray, and The Light in the Piazza. More recently, Morrison starred as J.M. Barrie in the Broadway musical Finding Neverland. Additional TV credits include The Good Wife, Grey’s Anatomy and American Horror Story: 1984. Morrison is represented by Podwall Entertainment, ICM Partners and Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical is presented in association with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Running Subway, produced by Penny Lane Entertainment Television and Simon Friend Entertainment. Lee Connolly, Simon Friend, Joshua Rosenblum and James Sanna serve as executive producers. Morrison also serves as a producer on the telecast.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! will air on NBC Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt from the Troubadour Theatre in London.
The musical event was announced this morning on the Today show:
.@NBC will air a two-hour production of “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical” on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. pic.twitter.com/S6nVKWP9rl
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- 11/10/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2020 Billboard Music Awards finally aired on Wednesday after a six month delay, with three-time host Kelly Clarkson returning to preside over NBC’s semi-virtual ceremony.
Post Malone was the night’s big winner, taking home nine awards for his album “Hollywood’s Bleeding,” including Top Artist and Top Male Artist.
Other winners included Billie Eilish, for Top Female Artist; Lizzo, for Top Song Sales Artist; Luke Combs, for Top Country Artist; and K-Pop sensation BTS, for the fan-voted Top Social Artist award. Rapper Killer Mike was awarded the first ever Change Maker award for his social activism, while country star Garth Brooks was honored with the 2020 Billboard Icon Award.
Performers for the show included host Kelly Clarkson (joined by Pentatonix and Sheila E. for the opening number), Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Brandy feat. Ty Dolla $ign, BTS, Doja Cat, En Vogue, John Legend and Demi Lovato.
The 2020 Billboard Music...
Post Malone was the night’s big winner, taking home nine awards for his album “Hollywood’s Bleeding,” including Top Artist and Top Male Artist.
Other winners included Billie Eilish, for Top Female Artist; Lizzo, for Top Song Sales Artist; Luke Combs, for Top Country Artist; and K-Pop sensation BTS, for the fan-voted Top Social Artist award. Rapper Killer Mike was awarded the first ever Change Maker award for his social activism, while country star Garth Brooks was honored with the 2020 Billboard Icon Award.
Performers for the show included host Kelly Clarkson (joined by Pentatonix and Sheila E. for the opening number), Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Brandy feat. Ty Dolla $ign, BTS, Doja Cat, En Vogue, John Legend and Demi Lovato.
The 2020 Billboard Music...
- 10/15/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
The 2020 Billboard Music Awards will be held tonight, October 14, but who will win? Hundreds of Gold Derby users have placed their bets in 15 top categories here in our predictions center. Their forecasts have been combined to generate our official racetrack odds. Scroll down to see who we’re betting on, listed in order of their odds with projected winners highlighted in gold.
Post Malone goes into this event with the most nominations (16), so it’s probably not surprising that we’re betting on him to take home plenty of hardware. Out of the categories we’re predicting, he’s tipped to win Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top Rap Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album (“Hollywood’s Bleeding“). And that may just be scratching the surface of his ultimate haul given the chart success of “Bleeding” and its single “Circles.”
SEEBillboard Music Awards performers 2020: Who is performing at the BBMAs?...
Post Malone goes into this event with the most nominations (16), so it’s probably not surprising that we’re betting on him to take home plenty of hardware. Out of the categories we’re predicting, he’s tipped to win Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top Rap Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album (“Hollywood’s Bleeding“). And that may just be scratching the surface of his ultimate haul given the chart success of “Bleeding” and its single “Circles.”
SEEBillboard Music Awards performers 2020: Who is performing at the BBMAs?...
- 10/14/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Now that first-round Emmy voting is completed, who will be nominated for the season’s best song? RuPaul? Hailee Steinfeld? Darren Criss? Kristin Chenoweth?
That’s right, all four actors are potential nominees in Emmy’s song competition, officially known as Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics … as are such musical personalities as the Weeknd, Sara Bareilles, Brad Paisley and Nick Jonas — along with about 200 other songwriters.
If you’re an Emmy voter in the music branch, how do you decide what song to vote for? Do you pick something you already know and like, or do you investigate some, or all, of the many tunes entered?
There are seven music categories, which encompass more than 300 separate programs, a daunting task for even the most diligent voter. The vast number of shows entered is overwhelming, and no one — especially working professionals, which constitute the bulk of the estimated 600 composers, songwriters and...
That’s right, all four actors are potential nominees in Emmy’s song competition, officially known as Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics … as are such musical personalities as the Weeknd, Sara Bareilles, Brad Paisley and Nick Jonas — along with about 200 other songwriters.
If you’re an Emmy voter in the music branch, how do you decide what song to vote for? Do you pick something you already know and like, or do you investigate some, or all, of the many tunes entered?
There are seven music categories, which encompass more than 300 separate programs, a daunting task for even the most diligent voter. The vast number of shows entered is overwhelming, and no one — especially working professionals, which constitute the bulk of the estimated 600 composers, songwriters and...
- 7/14/2020
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
Sarah Jeffery is striking while the iron is hot. After a banner 2019 that saw "Queen of Mean," her solo song from the hit Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants 3, reach No. 49 on the Billboard Hot 100—becoming the first solo track from a Dcom to chart that high since Camp Rock over a decade ago—she's ready to go full pop star. Known primarily for her acting work on shows like Shades of Blue and Charmed—where she currently stars as youngest witchy sister Maggie—Jeffery's just released "Even the Stars," her first single independent of a film project. And she has the success of the Descendants track, written and produced for her character Audrey by Rock Mafia, the...
- 7/14/2020
- E! Online
The cast of Zombies 2 are channeling their inner Wildcats for the Disney Channel Summer Sing-Along. Ahead of the special on July 10, Popsugar has an exclusive look at the opening number, "What Time Is It?" from High School Musical 2. While Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly take the leads as they sing Troy and Gabriella's lines, the rest of their costars, Ariel Martin, Pearce Joza, Trevor Tordjman, and Chandler Kinney, join in later wearing East High's school colors.
The special is sure to be fun for new and old Disney Channel fans as stars like Demi Lovato, Coco Jones (Let It Shine), Olivia Rodrigo (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series), and more make special appearances. The full song lineup includes: "What Time Is It?" from HSM2, "It's On" from Camp Rock 2, "Fired Up" from Zombies, "All I Want" from Hsmtmts, "Best Summer Ever" from Teen Beach 2, "Guardian Angel" from Let It Shine,...
The special is sure to be fun for new and old Disney Channel fans as stars like Demi Lovato, Coco Jones (Let It Shine), Olivia Rodrigo (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series), and more make special appearances. The full song lineup includes: "What Time Is It?" from HSM2, "It's On" from Camp Rock 2, "Fired Up" from Zombies, "All I Want" from Hsmtmts, "Best Summer Ever" from Teen Beach 2, "Guardian Angel" from Let It Shine,...
- 7/11/2020
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
The made-for-tv movie was a programming staple for the broadcast networks in the 1970s and 1980s. While it fell out of favor in the 1990s and was even dropped as an Emmy Awards category for three years beginning in 2011, it has been on an upswing as of late. This year, 28 telefilms are in contention for the five nominations that will be revealed on July 28; last year only 21 TV movies were submitted.
All 22,000 plus voting members of the TV academy have until July 13 to cast their 2020 Emmy Awards nominations ballots for their favorite TV movies. In the past, voters were limited in the number of telefilms that they could put forth. In 2017 that cap (which was usually 10 per category) was lifted. And, as opposed to the Oscars, voters for the Emmys do not rank their choices and nominees are determined by a simple tally.
See 2020 Emmy nominations ballot: 767 programs vie for...
All 22,000 plus voting members of the TV academy have until July 13 to cast their 2020 Emmy Awards nominations ballots for their favorite TV movies. In the past, voters were limited in the number of telefilms that they could put forth. In 2017 that cap (which was usually 10 per category) was lifted. And, as opposed to the Oscars, voters for the Emmys do not rank their choices and nominees are determined by a simple tally.
See 2020 Emmy nominations ballot: 767 programs vie for...
- 7/9/2020
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Disney’s “Descendants” is the franchise phenomenon that just won’t stop — look no further than the climbing YouTube numbers for its songs and performers.
Its latest and third installment centers around the teenage children of famous villains who return to the Isle of the Lost looking to recruit new kids to join them at their school, Auradon Prep. But things go haywire when Hades, the god of the underworld, escapes and the citizens panic — all told through song and dance.
When “Descendants 3” screened last summer, the movie received a delightfully wicked reception, with over 8.4 million viewers tuning in on the Disney Channel. The soundtrack went on to great success as well, and, so far, the songs from the third installment logged over 111 million views in just the first five days.
Steven Vincent, vp of music and soundtracks at the Disney Channel, has been responsible for all three “Descendant...
Its latest and third installment centers around the teenage children of famous villains who return to the Isle of the Lost looking to recruit new kids to join them at their school, Auradon Prep. But things go haywire when Hades, the god of the underworld, escapes and the citizens panic — all told through song and dance.
When “Descendants 3” screened last summer, the movie received a delightfully wicked reception, with over 8.4 million viewers tuning in on the Disney Channel. The soundtrack went on to great success as well, and, so far, the songs from the third installment logged over 111 million views in just the first five days.
Steven Vincent, vp of music and soundtracks at the Disney Channel, has been responsible for all three “Descendant...
- 7/7/2020
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV News Roundup, Peacock released the trailer for “Psych 2: Lassie Come Home,” and HBO announced the premiere date for its upcoming documentary “Showbiz Kids.”
Dates
HBO has announced its upcoming documentary “Showbiz Kids” will premiere on July 14 at 9 p.m. Directed by former child actor Alex Winter, the film chronicles the unique experiences of working as a child actor in the entertainment industry through a combination of archival footage and interviews. The film comes from Ringer Films, with Bill Simmons serving as executive producer along with Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller for HBO. Watch a trailer below.
First Looks
Peacock has released trailers for its launch slate of original programming. NBCUniversal’s streaming service will become available on July 15. Watch the new trailers below.
“Brave New World” is an adaptation of Aldous Huxley’s dystopian novel of the same name. David Wiener serves as showrunner; Grant Morrison,...
Dates
HBO has announced its upcoming documentary “Showbiz Kids” will premiere on July 14 at 9 p.m. Directed by former child actor Alex Winter, the film chronicles the unique experiences of working as a child actor in the entertainment industry through a combination of archival footage and interviews. The film comes from Ringer Films, with Bill Simmons serving as executive producer along with Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller for HBO. Watch a trailer below.
First Looks
Peacock has released trailers for its launch slate of original programming. NBCUniversal’s streaming service will become available on July 15. Watch the new trailers below.
“Brave New World” is an adaptation of Aldous Huxley’s dystopian novel of the same name. David Wiener serves as showrunner; Grant Morrison,...
- 6/25/2020
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Disney+ finally launched in the UK during the last week of March with a fairly robust library that included a massive collection of The Simpsons from its recently-acquired Fox catalogue, but there was a little rough with the smooth, as the streaming service decided to include just two episodes of its flagship Star Wars live-action series, The Mandalorian, and there were some clear discrepancies between the bonuses of being a Us and UK subscriber – there hasn’t yet been a peep out of Disney+ on the whereabouts of Frozen 2, nor has there yet been any news of a premiere date for Pixar’s Onward or Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Also in the wind is the possibility that Marvel’s Black Widow, which has been removed from the theatrical release schedule due to the Covid-19 pandemic, might end up streaming on Disney+. As it stands, this...
Also in the wind is the possibility that Marvel’s Black Widow, which has been removed from the theatrical release schedule due to the Covid-19 pandemic, might end up streaming on Disney+. As it stands, this...
- 4/2/2020
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
'Descendants' fans can look forward to rocking out to the 'Descendants Remix Dance Party A Disney Channel Music Event,' a celebration of 'Descendants' music, premiering Friday, March 20 730 p.m. Edtpdt, on Disney Channel. Hosted by Cheyenne Jackson as Hades from 'Descendants 3,' the half-hour high-energy immersive dance party will feature upbeat musical performances of reimagined hits from the hugely popular 'Descendants' movies by multitalented Disney Channel stars.
- 3/9/2020
- by TV News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Exclusive: Cheyenne Jackson has been tapped as the male lead opposite Mayim Bialik in Call Me Kat, Fox’s multi-camera straight-to-series comedy, from The Big Bang Theory alums Bialik and Jim Parsons and Warner Bros. TV.
Written by Darlene Hunt based on Miranda Hart’s BBC series Miranda, Call Me Kat centers around Kat (Bialik), a 39-year-old woman who struggles every day against society and her mother Sheila (Swoosie Kurtz) to prove that you Cannot have everything you want — and still be happy. Which is why she spent the money her parents set aside for her wedding to open a Cat Café in Louisville, Ky.
Jackson will play Kat’s (Bialik) high school crush, Max, who recently returned from teaching English overseas and now works as a bartender across the street from the cat café. He’s getting over a long-term relationship with an ex that Kat imagines to be...
Written by Darlene Hunt based on Miranda Hart’s BBC series Miranda, Call Me Kat centers around Kat (Bialik), a 39-year-old woman who struggles every day against society and her mother Sheila (Swoosie Kurtz) to prove that you Cannot have everything you want — and still be happy. Which is why she spent the money her parents set aside for her wedding to open a Cat Café in Louisville, Ky.
Jackson will play Kat’s (Bialik) high school crush, Max, who recently returned from teaching English overseas and now works as a bartender across the street from the cat café. He’s getting over a long-term relationship with an ex that Kat imagines to be...
- 3/6/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
This season is full of relationships worth marking "complicated" on Facebook.
Charmed (2018) Season 2 Episode 6 is full of flirtatious moments and heart wrenching storylines.
There's no denying that there's still chemistry between Maggie and Jordan.
It's unfortunate that poor Jordan's girlfriend had to witness sparks fly between the two of them on the karaoke stage.
Maggie and Jordan's flirty rendition of Ain't No Mountain High Enough was one of the best scenes of the episode.
Actress Sarah Jeffery who plays the role of Maggie is also the star of Disney's hit musical fantasy Descendants 3, so she's no stranger to the microphone.
Maggie: I don't know how it works or why it works, but it does.
Harry: Then you need to get him alone and touch him everywhere.
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She has a surprisingly sweet voice and a natural stage presence.
Charmed (2018) Season 2 Episode 6 is full of flirtatious moments and heart wrenching storylines.
There's no denying that there's still chemistry between Maggie and Jordan.
It's unfortunate that poor Jordan's girlfriend had to witness sparks fly between the two of them on the karaoke stage.
Maggie and Jordan's flirty rendition of Ain't No Mountain High Enough was one of the best scenes of the episode.
Actress Sarah Jeffery who plays the role of Maggie is also the star of Disney's hit musical fantasy Descendants 3, so she's no stranger to the microphone.
Maggie: I don't know how it works or why it works, but it does.
Harry: Then you need to get him alone and touch him everywhere.
Permalink: Then you need to get him alone and touch him everywhere. Added: November 15, 2019
She has a surprisingly sweet voice and a natural stage presence.
- 11/16/2019
- by Kiara Imani
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Sam Trammell, Katharine McPhee Foster and young actor Christian Convery are set to star alongside Queen Latifah, Dennis Quaid and Madalen Mills in The Tiger Rising. Ray Giarratana is directing the film from a screenplay he adapted based on the 2001 New York Times bestselling children’s book by Kate Dicamillo.
The story centers on Rob Horton (Convery), a 12-year-old who finds a caged tiger in the center of the woods near his home. Shortly after, Rob meets Sistine Bailey (Mills), a girl who shows her feelings as readily as Rob hides his. As they learn to trust each other and become friends, Rob and Sistine prove that some things – like memories, heartaches and tigers – can’t be locked up forever. Trammell and McPhee Foster will play Rob’s parents, Robert Horton Sr. and Caroline Horton.
Deborah and Ray Giarratana of Gg Filmz are producing with Ryan Smith, partner and president of Streamline Global.
The story centers on Rob Horton (Convery), a 12-year-old who finds a caged tiger in the center of the woods near his home. Shortly after, Rob meets Sistine Bailey (Mills), a girl who shows her feelings as readily as Rob hides his. As they learn to trust each other and become friends, Rob and Sistine prove that some things – like memories, heartaches and tigers – can’t be locked up forever. Trammell and McPhee Foster will play Rob’s parents, Robert Horton Sr. and Caroline Horton.
Deborah and Ray Giarratana of Gg Filmz are producing with Ryan Smith, partner and president of Streamline Global.
- 11/12/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Chasing the ever-lucrative, ever-changing market for children’s entertainment has always been a struggle, and nowhere are the challenges more acute than in music.
Variety’s Music for Screens summit will bring together execs from Disney Channel, DreamWorks Animation and eOne, along with songwriters Antonina Armato and Kay Hanley, for a panel moderated by Bmi’s VP of Creative Relations Doreen Ringer Ross to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing music in family entertainment.
One of the year’s most unexpected success stories in the kids’ music space came via the popular “Peppa Pig” (pictured). The first album from the long-running British preschool show got a surprise boost in publicity when rapper Iggy Azalea turned her competing release date into a pretend chart feud with Peppa on Twitter, which gave birth to all manner of memes.
“That definitely wasn’t in the marketing plan when we were getting ready to put that album out,...
Variety’s Music for Screens summit will bring together execs from Disney Channel, DreamWorks Animation and eOne, along with songwriters Antonina Armato and Kay Hanley, for a panel moderated by Bmi’s VP of Creative Relations Doreen Ringer Ross to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing music in family entertainment.
One of the year’s most unexpected success stories in the kids’ music space came via the popular “Peppa Pig” (pictured). The first album from the long-running British preschool show got a surprise boost in publicity when rapper Iggy Azalea turned her competing release date into a pretend chart feud with Peppa on Twitter, which gave birth to all manner of memes.
“That definitely wasn’t in the marketing plan when we were getting ready to put that album out,...
- 10/29/2019
- by Andrew Barker
- Variety Film + TV
‘High Strung Free Dance’ Film Review: Toe-Tapping Dance Saga Shimmies Between Sublime and Ridiculous
There are two kinds of people in this crazy, mixed-up world of ours: The people who love the dance movie “High Strung” and the people who are only just now hearing about it for the first time.
It’s a bizarre, bright and unabashedly sincere modern cult classic about a dance student who teams up with a rebellious violinist to rock New York City at the intersection where popping, locking and string instrumentation collide. Find another movie where an impromptu fiddle feud breaks out in the midst of a snooty party, where all the working-class servers suddenly break out into a perfectly choreographed routine that culminates in an awkward flying kick into a platter full of champagne flutes. You’ll be looking for a long, long time, mark my words.
So needless to say, the bar was set very high for the new sequel, “High Strung Free Dance.” The follow-up...
It’s a bizarre, bright and unabashedly sincere modern cult classic about a dance student who teams up with a rebellious violinist to rock New York City at the intersection where popping, locking and string instrumentation collide. Find another movie where an impromptu fiddle feud breaks out in the midst of a snooty party, where all the working-class servers suddenly break out into a perfectly choreographed routine that culminates in an awkward flying kick into a platter full of champagne flutes. You’ll be looking for a long, long time, mark my words.
So needless to say, the bar was set very high for the new sequel, “High Strung Free Dance.” The follow-up...
- 10/10/2019
- by William Bibbiani
- The Wrap
Dove Cameron knows people have never been sure what to make of her. The 23-year-old got her start on Disney, starring in the sitcom Liv and Maddie before helming the musical film franchise Descendants, in which she played Maleficent’s daughter. While she thrived on the platform, her life and celebrity felt separate from the entertainment engine for which she was working.
“I always felt like I was an actress-for-hire rather than a brand ambassador or a ‘Disney kid,’” she says bluntly. When Descendants 3 aired earlier this summer, her final appearance in the franchise,...
“I always felt like I was an actress-for-hire rather than a brand ambassador or a ‘Disney kid,’” she says bluntly. When Descendants 3 aired earlier this summer, her final appearance in the franchise,...
- 10/3/2019
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Dove Cameron dropped two new songs on Friday, but her greatest musical moment may have been a two-second impromptu performance just after midnight on “The Tonight Show.”
On what was technically Thursday’s show, host Jimmy Fallon asked the “Descendants” star to do her “Minions” impersonation. Cameron made our day by doing what we assume was a Minions’ version of “Barbara Ann” by The Beach Boys.
Watch the video above.
Also Read: Disney Star Cameron Boyce's Death Tied to Epilepsy, Coroner Says
If you liked that, check out her dual singles “Bloodshot” and “Waste” below.
Also Read: Watch the Emotional Tribute to 'Descendants 3' Star Cameron Boyce (Video)
While talking about the “Descendants” movies, which focus on the teenage children of the original Disney heritage characters, Fallon abruptly turned the interview in a direction that memorialized Cameron’s deceased co-star, Cameron Boyce.
“It’s been amazing to...
On what was technically Thursday’s show, host Jimmy Fallon asked the “Descendants” star to do her “Minions” impersonation. Cameron made our day by doing what we assume was a Minions’ version of “Barbara Ann” by The Beach Boys.
Watch the video above.
Also Read: Disney Star Cameron Boyce's Death Tied to Epilepsy, Coroner Says
If you liked that, check out her dual singles “Bloodshot” and “Waste” below.
Also Read: Watch the Emotional Tribute to 'Descendants 3' Star Cameron Boyce (Video)
While talking about the “Descendants” movies, which focus on the teenage children of the original Disney heritage characters, Fallon abruptly turned the interview in a direction that memorialized Cameron’s deceased co-star, Cameron Boyce.
“It’s been amazing to...
- 9/27/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Happy Friday team! Dove Cameron has just released two new songs, "Bloodshot" and "Waste," and you'll be listening to them on repeat all weekend long. This is Cameron's first solo project as an adult, having previously released a number of soundtrack albums supporting her various Disney Channel roles.
Speaking to Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night, at the exact moment the two songs went live, she said the two songs have very different sounds. "They're both very much vibey songs . . . mood songs. . ." she said, going on to explain that "one is incredibly romantic, it's very much about, a very passionate love, an intense love - and then the other one is more about loss." In the interview, she also discussed the character she portrays in Descendants 3, and the unexpected death of her costar, Cameron Boyce.
Buzz started building earlier this week, when Cameron deleted every single photo from her Instagram account,...
Speaking to Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night, at the exact moment the two songs went live, she said the two songs have very different sounds. "They're both very much vibey songs . . . mood songs. . ." she said, going on to explain that "one is incredibly romantic, it's very much about, a very passionate love, an intense love - and then the other one is more about loss." In the interview, she also discussed the character she portrays in Descendants 3, and the unexpected death of her costar, Cameron Boyce.
Buzz started building earlier this week, when Cameron deleted every single photo from her Instagram account,...
- 9/27/2019
- by Angela Law
- Popsugar.com
Descendants 3 dropped in August 2019, and we loved it!
We laughed, we cried, but most of all, we were shocked about some plot twists!
Here's some of the most unexpected moments of the third and final Descendants movie.
Our article is dedicated in loving memory to Cameron Boyce, who played Carlos.
Hades is Mal's Father
One of the first Descendants 3 Teasers had fans wondering about who Mal's father was; a mysterious voice was calling her name from a blue light. A heist to steal Hades' ember with Celia, Dr. Facilier's daughter, reveals the truth.
The ember will work for Mal, but it won't do everything for her that it does for him. If she gets it wet, it's game over.
Descendants Director Kenny Ortega Pays Tribute to the Late Cameron Boyce
Audrey is Beckoned by Maleficent's Scepter
A twist of cruel irony, the granddaughter of Aurora got called to the dark side by Maleficent's scepter.
We laughed, we cried, but most of all, we were shocked about some plot twists!
Here's some of the most unexpected moments of the third and final Descendants movie.
Our article is dedicated in loving memory to Cameron Boyce, who played Carlos.
Hades is Mal's Father
One of the first Descendants 3 Teasers had fans wondering about who Mal's father was; a mysterious voice was calling her name from a blue light. A heist to steal Hades' ember with Celia, Dr. Facilier's daughter, reveals the truth.
The ember will work for Mal, but it won't do everything for her that it does for him. If she gets it wet, it's game over.
Descendants Director Kenny Ortega Pays Tribute to the Late Cameron Boyce
Audrey is Beckoned by Maleficent's Scepter
A twist of cruel irony, the granddaughter of Aurora got called to the dark side by Maleficent's scepter.
- 9/9/2019
- by Sylvia Lupien
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Canadian film and TV production company Brightlight Pictures, whose credits include the ABC series The Good Doctor and the Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Seth Rogen film 50/50, has promoted Arielle Boisvert to VP Production.
Boisvert has been at the company for the past six years, most recently as director of production. He now will be responsible for supervising the planning, coordination, and execution of TV and film projects, working with external studio partners and creative teams.
“Arielle’s ability to balance the production and creative aspects of both film and television projects makes her the perfect fit for the role of VP of Production at Brightlight Pictures,” said Brightlight president Shawn Williamson. “I am confident she will excel in this new position and look forward to seeing how her talent, leadership and creativity shine through in all her upcoming projects.”
Her credits include co-producer on the Anne Hathaway-Jason Sudeikis pic Colossal,...
Boisvert has been at the company for the past six years, most recently as director of production. He now will be responsible for supervising the planning, coordination, and execution of TV and film projects, working with external studio partners and creative teams.
“Arielle’s ability to balance the production and creative aspects of both film and television projects makes her the perfect fit for the role of VP of Production at Brightlight Pictures,” said Brightlight president Shawn Williamson. “I am confident she will excel in this new position and look forward to seeing how her talent, leadership and creativity shine through in all her upcoming projects.”
Her credits include co-producer on the Anne Hathaway-Jason Sudeikis pic Colossal,...
- 9/4/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney isn't done with Descendants 3 just yet. The Disney Channel Original Movie starring Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart and China Anne McClain is heading back to TV and with it comes new behind-the-scenes footage. E! News as your exclusive first look at the new version below. Since the August 2 premiere, the movie has reached roughly 20 million viewers in the United States. To celebrate Labor Day and the success of the movie, Descendants 3 is taking over Disney Channel. In addition to the behind-the-scenes footage, Disney has made a sing-along version of the movie. On Saturday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m., viewers will get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the 100-person finale song, "Break...
- 8/29/2019
- E! Online
Newcomer Izabela Rose and Siena Agudong (No Good Nick) are set to lead the ensemble cast for Upside-Down Magic, a new Disney Channel original movie based on The New York Times bestselling fantasy fiction children’s books of the same name. Vicki Lewis, Kyle Howard (My Boys), Elie Samouhi (Bizaardvark), Alison Fernandez (Once Upon a Time) and Max Torina (Raven’s Home) will also star in the movie which begins production today. It’s slated to premiere next summer.
With a teleplay by Nick Pustay (Ramona and Beezus) and Josh Cagan (Kim Possible), Upside-Down Magic is based on the Scholastic book series from bestselling authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins. Disney Channel optioned the series for development in 2015.
The movie centers around 13-year-old Nory Boxwood Horace (Rose) who discovers that she can flux into animals, and her best friend, and Reina Carvajal (Agudong) who can manipulate flames,...
With a teleplay by Nick Pustay (Ramona and Beezus) and Josh Cagan (Kim Possible), Upside-Down Magic is based on the Scholastic book series from bestselling authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins. Disney Channel optioned the series for development in 2015.
The movie centers around 13-year-old Nory Boxwood Horace (Rose) who discovers that she can flux into animals, and her best friend, and Reina Carvajal (Agudong) who can manipulate flames,...
- 8/19/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is making early Valentine’s Day plans with Lara Jean Covey, setting a Thursday, Feb. 12 premiere date for To All the Boys: P.S., I Still Love You — the highly anticipated follow-up to 2018’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.
Picking up shortly after the events of the first movie, To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You stars Lana Condor (Deadly Class) as Lara Jean, Noah Centineo (The Fosters) as Peter Kavinsky, Ross Butler (13 Reasons Why) as Trevor Pike, Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists) as Margot, Anna Cathcart (Descendants 3) as Kitty, John Corbett (Parenthood) as Dr.
Picking up shortly after the events of the first movie, To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You stars Lana Condor (Deadly Class) as Lara Jean, Noah Centineo (The Fosters) as Peter Kavinsky, Ross Butler (13 Reasons Why) as Trevor Pike, Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists) as Margot, Anna Cathcart (Descendants 3) as Kitty, John Corbett (Parenthood) as Dr.
- 8/15/2019
- TVLine.com
The Descendants franchise went out on a high note. On Friday, Descendants 3 premiered on Disney Channel, marking the end of the beloved trilogy. Not only was the film dedicated to the late Cameron Boyce, who died from epilepsy at age 20 on July 6, but it was also filled with even more catchy songs and performances than the last two movies. We especially loved seeing all of the characters' onscreen transformations. While Mal's hair was a darker shade of purple this time around, Audrey's look got a complete overhaul as she transformed into the "Queen of Mean."
Between all the colorful outfits and wigs the stars wear in the movie, it's super interesting to see what they look like when they're not playing villains and heroes. See their side by side comparisons ahead.
Related: These Pictures of the Descendants Cast Hanging Out Prove They Really Are One Big Family...
Between all the colorful outfits and wigs the stars wear in the movie, it's super interesting to see what they look like when they're not playing villains and heroes. See their side by side comparisons ahead.
Related: These Pictures of the Descendants Cast Hanging Out Prove They Really Are One Big Family...
- 8/9/2019
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
In Descendants 3, we get to meet four new VKs to join Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos in Auradon, including the twin sons of Mr. Smee. However, despite playing twins, the actors who play Squeaky and Squirmy aren't actually twins in real life. Christian Convery and Luke Roessler, who portray Squeaky and Squirmy, respectively, don't just look alike - they also both boast pretty impressive acting résumés. So if you're wondering why they look so familiar, it's probably because Descendants 3 wasn't the first time you saw either of them on screen.
Related: These Pictures of the Descendants Cast Hanging Out Prove They Really Are One Big Family
Convery's career began at the tender age of 6 when he landed a lead role in Hallmark Channel's My Christmas Dream, which premiered in 2016. Since then, Convery has become a staple on the Hallmark Channel, appearing in several more original holiday movies.
Related: These Pictures of the Descendants Cast Hanging Out Prove They Really Are One Big Family
Convery's career began at the tender age of 6 when he landed a lead role in Hallmark Channel's My Christmas Dream, which premiered in 2016. Since then, Convery has become a staple on the Hallmark Channel, appearing in several more original holiday movies.
- 8/9/2019
- by Corinne Sullivan
- Popsugar.com
For a generation of dancers, Jamal Sims is one of a handful of choreographers who’ve pushed the boundaries of dance in film, TV and onstage. With a career that’s included stints working alongside Madonna and Miley Cyrus, he brings his edgy pop style to the dance numbers in “Descendants 3,” which premiered Aug. 2 and wraps up Disney Channel’s hit musical trilogy.
“I was interested because [director] Kenny Ortega asked me, and I went to meet with him,” says Sims. “He started telling me what these movies mean to him and how they’ve inspired kids with their message, which is a message of inclusion. Whether you’re black or white or wherever you’re from, it doesn’t matter. We should all come together and inspire and include. I wanted to be part of that.”
Sims soon found himself working with dancers dressed as knights, wearing costumes that...
“I was interested because [director] Kenny Ortega asked me, and I went to meet with him,” says Sims. “He started telling me what these movies mean to him and how they’ve inspired kids with their message, which is a message of inclusion. Whether you’re black or white or wherever you’re from, it doesn’t matter. We should all come together and inspire and include. I wanted to be part of that.”
Sims soon found himself working with dancers dressed as knights, wearing costumes that...
- 8/8/2019
- by Karen Idelson
- Variety Film + TV
Disney Channel’s premiere of the musical Descendants 3 drew 8.4 million total viewers in Live+3 ratings to rank as the top show across all of television on Friday night. It also was cable’s highest-rated program since 2017’s Descendants 2 in several key young demos.
The threequel — which was dedicated to the memory of its star Cameron Boyce, who died last month — ranked No. 1 on Saturday in every demo Disney Channel tracks. Per Nielsen, it was the top-rated telecast on all of cable in two years among kids 6-11, tweens 9-14, girls 6-11 and girls 9-14.
In July 2017, Descendants 2 premiered to 8.6 million total viewers for Disney Channel and 21 million across six Disney-owned networks including ABC in L+3. The original Descendants did even better for its July 2015 bow. All three pics in the franchise soared in L+3 over Live+same day.
Revolving around...
The threequel — which was dedicated to the memory of its star Cameron Boyce, who died last month — ranked No. 1 on Saturday in every demo Disney Channel tracks. Per Nielsen, it was the top-rated telecast on all of cable in two years among kids 6-11, tweens 9-14, girls 6-11 and girls 9-14.
In July 2017, Descendants 2 premiered to 8.6 million total viewers for Disney Channel and 21 million across six Disney-owned networks including ABC in L+3. The original Descendants did even better for its July 2015 bow. All three pics in the franchise soared in L+3 over Live+same day.
Revolving around...
- 8/8/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform will go behind-the-scenes with a look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the new themed areas at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in Southern California. As part of its 30 Days of Disney programming, the network will air a two-hour special Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Adventure Awaits on Sunday, September 29 at 8 PM EDT, with Neil Patrick Harris as host and celebrity guests including Kaley Cuoco, Keegan-Michael Key, Jay Leno, Sarah Hyland, Miles Brown, and more.
In the special, viewers will get to explore the new lands and learn more about how the new planet of Batuu came to life. Harris meets up with Key for some laughs in Oga’s Cantina and takes a tour of Batuu. Hyland learns about the tensions between the First Order and the Resistance and creates her own droid at the Droid Depot. Leno explores Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, inside and out,...
In the special, viewers will get to explore the new lands and learn more about how the new planet of Batuu came to life. Harris meets up with Key for some laughs in Oga’s Cantina and takes a tour of Batuu. Hyland learns about the tensions between the First Order and the Resistance and creates her own droid at the Droid Depot. Leno explores Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, inside and out,...
- 8/7/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney Channel's Descendants 3 has racked up a big audience — particularly among the cable network's core kid and tween viewers — continuing a strong run for the franchise.
The movie, which premiered Friday, wasn't quite as big a draw as the previous two movies, but it did pull the highest ratings in several kid demographics for any cable telecast since Descendants 2 in July 2017.
Including three days of delayed viewing, Descendants 3 has attracted 8.43 million viewers, an 84 percent gain from the initial telecast's 4.59 million — outpacing the percentage gains for its predecessors....
The movie, which premiered Friday, wasn't quite as big a draw as the previous two movies, but it did pull the highest ratings in several kid demographics for any cable telecast since Descendants 2 in July 2017.
Including three days of delayed viewing, Descendants 3 has attracted 8.43 million viewers, an 84 percent gain from the initial telecast's 4.59 million — outpacing the percentage gains for its predecessors....
Spencer Mullen Aug 7, 2019
Harry Potter Fan Theories, The Handmaid's Tale, Descendants 3, and more in today's daily Link Tank!
Here are five things that could happen in the season finale of The Handmaid's Tale.
"Season 3 of The Handmaid’s Tale is nearing its end, which means a major cliffhanger probably awaits us in the final few minutes of the season finale. Before we get there, however, the penultimate episode made some important progress towards June’s dangerous plan, Serena and Fred’s capture at the Canadian border, and the dark secrets of the Lawrence family. There are a lot of moving pieces, meaning absolutely anything could happen."
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Here's why Disney’s Descendants 3 became more powerful by getting political.
"I deeply love Disney’s Descendants movies. Not only are they filled with some really talented young people, but the movies have been able to provide some...
Harry Potter Fan Theories, The Handmaid's Tale, Descendants 3, and more in today's daily Link Tank!
Here are five things that could happen in the season finale of The Handmaid's Tale.
"Season 3 of The Handmaid’s Tale is nearing its end, which means a major cliffhanger probably awaits us in the final few minutes of the season finale. Before we get there, however, the penultimate episode made some important progress towards June’s dangerous plan, Serena and Fred’s capture at the Canadian border, and the dark secrets of the Lawrence family. There are a lot of moving pieces, meaning absolutely anything could happen."
Read more at Inverse.
Here's why Disney’s Descendants 3 became more powerful by getting political.
"I deeply love Disney’s Descendants movies. Not only are they filled with some really talented young people, but the movies have been able to provide some...
- 8/7/2019
- Den of Geek
Dove Cameron, Booboo Stewart, Sofia Carson, and director Kenny Ortega are reflecting on the legacy of their late Descendants cast member Cameron Boyce. In a sit-down interview with Good Morning America - their first one since Cameron died from an epileptic seizure at age 20 on July 6 - the stars open up about Cameron's bright attitude and how they've been dealing with the loss.
"Cameron - even when he was around - is the hardest person to put into words, you know?" Dove said, fighting back tears. She went on to say that the last conversation they had was just like any other. "It was pretty normal. We all expected to see each other a lot more - for a lot more," she said. "We had a lot of press coming up that we were meant to be doing, and we always do it together."
Booboo also described Cameron as an amazing friend and costar.
"Cameron - even when he was around - is the hardest person to put into words, you know?" Dove said, fighting back tears. She went on to say that the last conversation they had was just like any other. "It was pretty normal. We all expected to see each other a lot more - for a lot more," she said. "We had a lot of press coming up that we were meant to be doing, and we always do it together."
Booboo also described Cameron as an amazing friend and costar.
- 8/4/2019
- by Brea Cubit
- Popsugar.com
The premiere of Cameron Boyce’s The Descendants 3 film last night paid multiple tributes to the late actor, who died July 8 in his sleep from epilepsy.
The end credits of the Disney Channel film featured a two-minute video highlighting Boyce’s career from his time on the sitcom Jessie to all three Descendants films. It ended by telling the fans to reach out to friends and family to discuss their feelings on his death, and told them, “You’ll feel better with time.”
The video included snips of old interviews with Boyce and his off-stage antics, praise from Jessie castmate Debby Ryan and director Kenny Ortega, and footage from his shows, including Michelle Obama’s guest appearance on Jessie. “Everything you are … Every smile, every laugh, every dance, every hug, every moment, everyone you touched … you mean everything to us,” read the message that played throughout the video. Boyce was...
The end credits of the Disney Channel film featured a two-minute video highlighting Boyce’s career from his time on the sitcom Jessie to all three Descendants films. It ended by telling the fans to reach out to friends and family to discuss their feelings on his death, and told them, “You’ll feel better with time.”
The video included snips of old interviews with Boyce and his off-stage antics, praise from Jessie castmate Debby Ryan and director Kenny Ortega, and footage from his shows, including Michelle Obama’s guest appearance on Jessie. “Everything you are … Every smile, every laugh, every dance, every hug, every moment, everyone you touched … you mean everything to us,” read the message that played throughout the video. Boyce was...
- 8/3/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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