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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

"Everyone Just Knows He's an Absolute Monster": Scott Rudin's Ex-Staffers Speak Out on Abusive Behavior by Tatiana Siegel

Even as other Hollywood bullies are being sidelined, the uber-producer behind 'The Social Network' and Broadway’s 'To  Kill a Mockingbird' has been given a pass for his volcanic temper. …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Holy Hogwarts! 'Harry Potter' Play and J.K. Rowling's 10 Days of Megadeals by Tatiana Siegel

The success of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' has generated a 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel that will be penned by Rowling, as well as new TV and cable rights for all eight franchise films.…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:15AM

Monday, July 25, 2016

'Charlie's Angels' Reboot Nabs Playwright David Auburn to Adapt (Exclusive) by Tatiana Siegel

The Pulitzer Prize winner behind 'Proof' will tackle the Elizabeth Banks-helmed film for Sony in an effort to create richer characters.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:07PM

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Lin-Manuel's 'In the Heights' Gets New Life at The Weinstein Co. by Tatiana Siegel

The Tony Award-winning musical had previously been in development at Universal Pictures, which put it in turnaround in 2011.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:33PM

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Nicole Kidman Nabs Film Rights to Off-Broadway Vampire Hit 'Cuddles' by Tatiana Siegel

Written by Brit newcomer Joseph Wilde, the play is described as a subversive take on the undead.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Broadway's Hollywood Connection: 6 Industry Players Behind This Year's Tony-Nominated Shows by Tatiana Siegel

It's not just Scott Rudin anymore. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:00PM

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Bruce Willis to Make Broadway Debut in Adaptation of Stephen King's 'Misery' (Exclusive) by Tatiana Siegel

Willis will star opposite Elizabeth Marvel in William Goldman's stage version of the thriller.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:29PM

Monday, October 27, 2014

Three-Time Tony Winner Mark Rylance Nabs Lead in Steven Spielberg's 'The BFG' by Tatiana Siegel

The film will begin production in early 2015 and open in the U.S. on July 1, 2016read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:59AM

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Hollywood Studios Now Scrambling to Replicate 'Lion King's' $6 Billion Worldwide Gross by Tatiana Siegel

Major players are placing bigger bets on theater as the Disney adaptation hits a milestone: "When's the last time a movie made that?"read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM

Friday, September 5, 2014

Toronto: Radius Nabs North American Rights to Anna Kendrick Musical 'The Last 5 Years' by Tatiana Siegel

Richard LaGravenese directed the film, an adaptation of the 2002 off-Broadway musical by Tony-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:41PM

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Meryl Streep to Play Maria Callas in HBO Movie by Tatiana Siegel

Based on Terrence McNally's play, "Master Class," the TV movie will be directed by Streep's frequent collaborator, Mike Nichols.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:29AM

Friday, June 13, 2014

Matthew Broderick Signs With Management 360 (Exclusive) by Tatiana Siegel

The actor, whose career spans film, TV and the stage, recently wrapped a film about Howard Hughes, co-starring Warren Beatty and Annette Bening.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:25PM

Thursday, March 6, 2014

'Wolverine' Writer to Adapt Thriller 'Veronica's Room' by Tatiana Siegel

Mark Bomback ("Dawn of the Planet of the Apes") will write the script based on Ira Levin's 1973 Broadway play.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:21PM

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Elton John to Adapt 'Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' for Big Screen by Tatiana Siegel

John will executive produce the animated musical with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM

Friday, November 8, 2013

Bill Condon Tackles Two Circus-Themed Projects by Tatiana Siegel

The "Fifth Estate" helmer will direct a reimagining of "Side Show" at La Jolla Playhouse and then rewrite the Hugh Jackman starrer "The Greatest Showman on Earth."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:21PM

Monday, October 15, 2012