In adapting its 1991 animated hit with live action and digital flourishes, the studio treads a minefield that comes with tweaking a revered classic.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:43AMThe distributor A24 hopes the Academy Awards will provide a box-office bump for a gay-themed film that has not drawn mainstream moviegoers so far.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:41PMThe academy seeks to rebound from two years of #OscarSoWhite with nods for “Moonlight,” “Fences” and others.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:49AMWhen a song-and-dance film earns $132 million this fast, others will follow — with Emma Watson, Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig and Josh Gad, for starters.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:07PMThe producer Marc Platt is developing an original musical based on the book “Everything Is Coming Up Profits: The Golden Age of Industrial Musicals.”
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:24PMThe musical received seven nominations, including lead actor and actress, while “Moonlight” had six. “The Crown” and “Westworld” were among the nominees in the TV categories.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:20AMThe musical, widely anticipated to be an Oscar favorite, had one of the best limited-release results on record.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:44PMThe twists and turns that can affect a movie’s destiny were present in the early genesis of Damien Chazelle’s musical. Just ask Emma Watson and Miles Teller.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:34PMAn ABC series based on Marvel’s characters will debut next year on Imax screens, before a re-edited version heads to TV.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:04PMDamien Chazelle’s work received the audience award for best feature; the audience prize for best documentary went to Raoul Peck’s “I Am Not Your Negro.”
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:11PMAfter Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey eliminated elephants from its lineup, the circus must balance its nostalgic appeal with modernization efforts.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:23PMDisney has created its first Latina princess, Elena, who will have her debut on the Disney Channel this month.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:22PMHere’s what we know about the three live-performance versions of “Frozen” underway — including one by sea.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:22PMDisney used a variety of tactics to promote the movie to different audiences and tell them it was not just a film but a magical experience.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:49PMThe Disney remake exceeded expectations, with an audience that was mainly adult.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:34PMDisney’s marketing used a variety of tactics to promote the movie to different audiences and tell them it was not just a film but a magical experience.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:50PMMr. Howard presided over the merger of the screen actors’ and radio and television actors’ unions, giving members a greater voice.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:38AMThe musical, which will be broadcast on Fox on Jan. 31, is directed by Thomas Kail, who is perhaps best known for his work on “Hamilton” on Broadway.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:27AMThe decision means that the film will premiere before a rival film on PBS directed by Elaine May comes out.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:53PM“The Force Awakens” opened in 12 foreign markets Wednesday but didn’t set many major records, perhaps because it opened midweek.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:46PMThe largest multiplex chains in North America, AMC Theaters and Regal Entertainment, are rolling out technology that allows customers to preorder and prepay for food and drinks from their sm…
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:33AMStung by criticism of its failure to nominate any black actors or directors last season, the Academy used its annual Governors Awards to face the issue head on.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:18PMThe Regal Cinemas location has seen an 88 percent increase in attendance and a threefold increase in ticket revenue since installing 4DX technology last year.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:11PMHBO Films has decided to tackle Phil Spector, the bewigged record producer who once worked with the Beatles but is now serving a prison sentence of 19 years to life for murder. Starring will…
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PMA director known for broad comedy offers “For Colored Girls,” a film adaptation of Ntozake Shange’s play from the 1970s.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PMMr. Brennan has a love-hate relationship with his own long, wavy locks — something that started after an encounter with Stephen Sondheim.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PMDebbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher sat down with a reporter to talk about their relationship and Ms. Fisher’s habit of airing dirty laundry in public.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PMIt tops the movie box office in its first weekend.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PMIt will help finance films focused on social issues.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PMJudi Dench has a new book, "And Furthermore," that chronicles her 54-year career in theater and film production by production.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:58PMMs. Kendrick originally had some qualms about making a sequel to “Pitch Perfect,” the 2012 hit about a group of young misfit a cappella singers.
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