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Catherine Zeta-Jones as Villain in Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is getting bigger! We just learned that lovely Catherine Zeta-Jones is going to be the part of this project as well. Sounds good? Why not?
So we’re interested to see this Oscar winner actress next to previously reported Tom Cruise, Mary J. Blige, Alec Baldwin, Paul Giamatti, Russell Brand, Julianne Hough and Diego Gonzalez Boneta in the upcoming Adam Shankman‘s project that:
“…tells the story, replete with hair-band music, of a small-town girl who comes to Hollywood for the 1980s music scene and is nearly destroyed by it. Although she falls for a budding musician named Drew, she also catches the eye of Stacee Jaxx, an arrogant rocker at the height of his career, ends up as a stripper in a club run by Blige but also finds true love at the end.”
Directors and Producers Write Open Letter Protesting Premium VOD
From time to time directors and producers from all over the world sit down and write an open letter. When was the last time that actually happened? I have no idea, but I do know that right now there’s an open letter all over the internet that comes straight from 23 leading directors and producers, and that list includes James Cameron, Kathryn Bigelow, Michael Bay, Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Michael Mann, Gore Verbinski and for the full list check out the rest of this report.
First of all let me tell you that all of them have signed an open letter opposing a pricy new premium VOD service that puts movies from Warner Bros., Sony, Universal and 20th Century Fox in homes only 60 days after a film’s theatrical release.
Here’s what they all had to say in a letter:
“We are the artists and business professionals who help make the movie business great. We produce and direct movies. We work on the business deals that help get movies made. At the end of the day, we are also simply big movie fans.
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk by leaders at some major studios and cable companies about early-to-the-home “premium video-on-demand.” In this proposed distribution model, new movies can be shown in homes while these same films are still in their theatrical run. In this scenario, those who own televisions with an HDMI input would be able to order a film through their cable system or an Internet provider as a digital rental. Terms and timing have yet to be made concrete, but there has been talk of windows of 60 days after theatrical release at a price of $30.
Russell Brand Joins Rock Of Ages
We’re happy to report that previous rumors are true, and that Russell Brand is finally on board for the upcoming Adam Shankman’s adaptation of the stage musical Rock of Ages. Movie has quite interesting cast that already includes Mary J. Blige, Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Julianne Hough, Paul Giamatti and Diego Gonzalez Boneta. Check out the rest of our report for more details.
Rock of Ages is set in the 1980s and filled with rock music from that decade (classic ’80s tunes by Styx, REO Speedwagon, Journey, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison and Whitesnake). Chris D’Arienzo, the musical’s creator, wrote the screen adaptation with Adam Shankman and Justin Theroux doing a polish. Adam Shankman will direct and choreograph the film, while Carl Levin, Matthew Weaver, Scott Prisand, Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Gibgot will produce.
So, according to the latest reports, Russell Brand is on board will take on the role of Lonnie in the film who runs the ‘80s rock club The Bourbon, owned by Dennis (the role Alec Baldwin will be playing).
Diego Gonzalez Boneta to Join Rock of Ages
Diego Gonzalez Boneta is in talks to join the upcoming Adam Shankman’s adaptation of the stage musical Rock of Ages. Just in case you have no idea who we’re talking about, here’s a little explanation.
Boneta is 20 year old Mexican singer and actor who appeared in ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars. According to the latest reports, he will star as Drew Boley, a guitarist and singer described as the nicest aspiring rocker you’ll find in the Bourbon Room.
Rock of Ages is set in the 1980s and filled with rock music from that decade (when we say that we mean classic ’80s tunes by Styx, REO Speedwagon, Journey, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison and Whitesnake).
The project stars Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Paul Giamatti, Amy Adams, Mary J. Blige and Julianne Hough.Tom Cruise will play Stacee Jaxx, character decribed as “the arrogant and charming star at the top of his career.”
Amy Adams and Paul Giamatti to Join Rock of Ages
We already had a little chat about the upcoming Warner Bros’ Rock Of Ages adaptation of the Broadway musical for New Line Cinema, so by now you know that Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough, Mary J. Blige and Alec Baldwin are all set to star in it.
But it looks that’s not all, because, according to the latest reports, Paul Giamatti and Amy Adams are in talks to join the cast as well.
Let us remind you that Chris D’Arienzo, the musical’s creator, wrote the screen adaptation with Adam Shankman and Justin Theroux doing a polish. Adam Shankman will also direct and choreograph the film, while Carl Levin, Matthew Weaver, Scott Prisand, Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Gibgot will produce.
Rock of Ages is set in the 1980s and filled with rock music from that decade (when we say that we mean classic ’80s tunes by Styx, REO Speedwagon, Journey, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison and Whitesnake).
Alec Baldwin, Mary J. Blige and Julianne Hough Join Rock Of Ages
Rock of Ages, a New Line’s adaptation of the hit stage musical about 1980s rockers, has quite interesting cast on board.
You already know that Tom Cruise is set to star as Stacee Jaxx, and today we’re here for a big update. Why is this so important? Well, guess what, according to the latest reports, Alec Baldwin, Mary J. Blige and Dancing With The Stars veteran Julianne Hough have all joined the project, as well!
As we said, Rock of Ages is set in the 1980s and filled with rock music from that decade (when we say that we mean classic ’80s tunes by Styx, REO Speedwagon, Journey, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison and Whitesnake).
Adam Shankman is in charge for bringing this adaptation of the Chris D’Arienzo musical, that will follow a young rocker eager for a break and a small town girl in Hollywood chasing her dreams.
Tom Cruise to Co-Star in Rock of Ages
Tom Cruise is in the final stages of negotiations to co-star in Rock of Ages, New Line’s adaptation of the hit musical about 1980s rockers.
THR reports this morning that Tom Cruise is close to signing a deal with the Rock of Ages film producers to act as Stacee Jaxx. It is expected that Cruise’s character will perform Bon Jovi’s “Wanted Dead or Alive.” Other stars in talks for the film include Gwyneth Paltrow, Alec Baldwin as Dennis Dupree, Mary J. Blige and Russel Brand. The movie will be directed by Adam Shankman and is being modyfied for the big-screen by its stage scribe, Chris D’Arienzo.
The musical that ‘ignited a generation’ is featuring songs from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Steve Perry and Poison, among other well-known rock bands. The show is noted for being more cheerful and comedic than other shows on Broadway.The five-time Tony nominated musical is Nothin’ but a good time (Poison).
Adam Shankman Talks “Hairspray” Sequel
Director Adam Shankman (Bedtime Stories, Hairspray, Cheaper by the Dozen 2 ) spoke to MTV about the upcoming sequel of 2007 musical comedy “Hairspray 2″ to confirm and deny some of the rumors that have been floating around.
Bedtime Stories Extended Trailer
Walt Disney Pictures has released a new 3-minute trailer for Adam Shankman‘s upcoming family comedy “Bedtime Stories.”
Adam Sandler plays Skeeter Bronson, a hotel handyman whose life is changed forever when the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to mysteriously come true. He attempts to take advantage of the phenomenon, incorporating his own aspirations into one outlandish tale after another, but it’s the kids’ unexpected contributions that turn Skeeter’s life upside down.
