Universal Music Group Taps David Blackman, Scott Landis for Film, TV Development and Production by Steve Chagollan

In a move that reflects its growing reach into the visual media and stage realm, the Universal Music Group has tapped film and TV producer David Blackman and legit producer Scott Landis to h…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:20pm on January 7, 2016☆⚑

Opera for the Masses Reps Cash Cow for the Met by Steve Chagollan

It might seem ironically lowbrow, but the Met: Live in HD " the Metropolitan Opera's popular live broadcasts in movie theaters " took some inspiration from the world of sports. "It's the pe…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:35pm on August 25, 2015☆⚑

'Pan' Teaser Pumps Up Volume on Christina Perri Song 'I Believe' by Steve Chagollan

Joe Wright's upcoming "Pan" takes a fresh look at the familiar story of Peter Pan and his future nemesis, Captain Hook " an approach driven home through song in a recent trailer. Accompanyi…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:00pm on May 6, 2015☆⚑

Disney Cartoons Reanimated for Live Orchestra at Ace Hotel by Steve Chagollan

With all the attention to bigscreen spectacles accompanied by 80-piece orchestras, it's easy to forget the smaller films that need music just as much, if not more: cartoons. The Los Angeles…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:00pm on April 29, 2015☆⚑

Primetime Musical 'Galavant' Reps Bold Venture for ABC by Steve Chagollan

Producing a TV series with original songs in every episode is always an ambitious undertaking. And precious few of them have succeeded. ABC's landmark Robert Morse musical "That's Life" (19…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:00pm on January 6, 2015☆⚑

'Annie,' 'Into the Woods,' 'Get On Up' Grab Music Supervisor Noms by Steve Chagollan

For its fifth annual awards, taking place Jan. 21 at Mack Sennett Studios in Hollywood, the Guild of Music Supervisors made ample display of its practitioners’ range in announcing its …

SOURCE: Variety at 9:03am on December 18, 2014☆⚑

Martin Short Riffs on Donald Sterling, Eric Garcetti at Alex Theatre by Steve Chagollan

Anybody who’s seen Martin Short’s shorts — “Scenes From an Idiot’s Marriage,” in which he parodies his hero Jerry Lewis as directed by Ingmar Bergman,R…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:00pm on June 22, 2014☆⚑

Glendale's Alex Theatre Is Ready For Its Closeup by Steve Chagollan

Those looking for a taste of Hollywood's Golden Age need not venture to the Broadway Theatre District in Downtown L.A., or that strip of Hollywood Blvd. that is akin to driving into the bell…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:30pm on June 17, 2014☆⚑

Lady Gaga Brings Down the House at MusiCares in Honor of Carole King by Steve Chagollan

Discovering that Lady Gaga is an ardent admirer of Carole King is akin to Axl Rose calling Elton John his hero. But there she was Friday night " dressed all in white behind a color-mat…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:53pm on January 25, 2014☆⚑

Peter O'Toole Dies; 'Lawrence of Arabia' Star Was 81 by Steve Chagollan

Irish-born stage and screen actor Peter O'Toole, who became an international star in the title role of David Lean's Oscar-winning epic "Lawrence of Arabia," died on Saturday at age 81. He wa…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:33pm on December 15, 2013☆⚑

'Poppins' Author a Pill No Spoonful of Sugar Could Sweeten by Steve Chagollan

In the movie "Saving Mr. Banks," about the making of the 1964 Disney classic "Mary Poppins," Emma Thompson portrays the book's author, P.L. Travers, as an abrasive, unyielding, dour woman.

SOURCE: Variety at 10:30am on November 7, 2013☆⚑

'Gatsby's' Great Music Collection by Steve Chagollan

With "The Great Gatsby," opening May 10, director Baz Luhrmann revisits the delirium of star-crossed romance evocative of his signature films "Romeo + Juliet" (1996) and "Moulin Rouge!" (200…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00am on April 17, 2013☆⚑