On “So You Think You Can Dance” season 18, “Challenge #1: Music Videos” led to the ousters of two female finalists: Avery Gay and Olivia Alboher. Then in “Challenge #2: Broadway,” two male contestants got the boot: Roman Nevinchanyi and Braylon Browner. That left six contestants to compete in “Challenge #3: Movies”: Madison Alvarado, Anthony Curley, Mariyah Hawkins, Easton Magliarditi, Jaylin Sanders and Dakayla Wilson. So what happened when they left the stage behind and headed for the big screen?
“It’s time to pull up a chair and grab some popcorn because it’s movie week,” says Cat Deeley at the start of the episode following a “Breakfast Club”-esque cinematic hip-hop dance routine with the top six portraying students in Saturday detention. But just barely escaping detention last week were Anthony and Dakayla, who were in the bottom four but survived the dance-off.
“So how did it feel dancing against your love interest,...
“It’s time to pull up a chair and grab some popcorn because it’s movie week,” says Cat Deeley at the start of the episode following a “Breakfast Club”-esque cinematic hip-hop dance routine with the top six portraying students in Saturday detention. But just barely escaping detention last week were Anthony and Dakayla, who were in the bottom four but survived the dance-off.
“So how did it feel dancing against your love interest,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Hey, "So You Think You Can Dance" fans. We're back in action to give you guys another new preview session. In this one, we're going to talk about what's going down in the next, new episode 7 of this current season 18, which is due to hit the air tonight, April 29, 2024. Fox was kind enough to put out an official press release for tonight's new episode 7. So, that is what we'll be digging into for this preview session. Let's get started. Tonight's new episode 9 is officially titled, "Challenge #3: Movies." That means you guys will see the remaining top 8 contestants get hit with challenges that are themed after movies. These challenges were choreographed by Jamal Sims and Christopher Scott. The contestants will get split into two groups of 4 for these movie-themed challenges. Once again, the bottom performers will have to dance for their lives, and someone else will get eliminated at the end.
- 4/29/2024
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 continued on March 8 with episode 10 on MTV. Airing concurrently with the main show is its tea-spilling, backstage-focused sister series “Untucked,” now in its 15th season. For this week’s challenge, the final seven queens inspired the audience with original verses to Ru’s new song “Power,” an empowering anthem encouraging young people to exercise their right to vote.
In the last chance to use her Immunity Potion lest it would expire, Plane Jane decided to gift the safety to her sister Nymphia Wind. Safe from elimination meant Nymphia would not receive critiques and so she retreated to the Untucked Lounge alone while the others remained on the Main Stage. Once they returned, Dawn thought there was “an evident top three” of Sapphira Cristál, Morphine Love Dion and Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige. Everyone congratulated Morphine on her assumed top placement and agreed that she slayed the...
In the last chance to use her Immunity Potion lest it would expire, Plane Jane decided to gift the safety to her sister Nymphia Wind. Safe from elimination meant Nymphia would not receive critiques and so she retreated to the Untucked Lounge alone while the others remained on the Main Stage. Once they returned, Dawn thought there was “an evident top three” of Sapphira Cristál, Morphine Love Dion and Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige. Everyone congratulated Morphine on her assumed top placement and agreed that she slayed the...
- 3/9/2024
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 continued on March 8 with the tenth episode in RuPaul’s quest to find “America’s next drag superstar.” Previously in episode nine, the girls faced their third design challenge of the season and once again seamstress Q came out on top with another maxi challenge win. On the bottom was Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige who sent home frontrunning musical theater queen Plasma home in a Lady Gaga lip sync.
This week, Ru wanted the final seven queens to continue the tradition of drag queens being agents of change by inspiring the audience to vote with original verses to her song “Power.” Seated at the judges’ dais for episode 10 titled “Werq the World” was Emmy winning host RuPaul Charles, longtime bestie Michelle Visage, recurring judge Ross Mathews, and Jamal Sims as the choreographer and special guest judge.
The queens still vying for the crown are: Dawn,...
This week, Ru wanted the final seven queens to continue the tradition of drag queens being agents of change by inspiring the audience to vote with original verses to her song “Power.” Seated at the judges’ dais for episode 10 titled “Werq the World” was Emmy winning host RuPaul Charles, longtime bestie Michelle Visage, recurring judge Ross Mathews, and Jamal Sims as the choreographer and special guest judge.
The queens still vying for the crown are: Dawn,...
- 3/9/2024
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
This Friday at 9:30 Pm on MTV, “Untucked: RuPaul’s Drag Race” presents Season 16 Episode 10, titled “Werq The World,” where the queens unwind and reflect in the Untucked Lounge after their powerful Werq the World performances. Viewers can anticipate a lively and candid atmosphere as the queens delve into the impact of their dazzling stage acts.
As the queens ponder the significance of their performances, the Untucked Lounge transforms into a funky space where emotions run high. The episode takes an exciting turn with the arrival of Jamal Sims, bringing his expertise to break down the nuances of the Werq the World performances.
“Werq The World” on “Untucked” promises an insider’s look into the queens’ thoughts, feelings, and discussions, offering a dynamic complement to the main stage show. Tune in at 9:30 Pm for an episode that captures the essence of drag artistry and the unique camaraderie behind the scenes on MTV.
As the queens ponder the significance of their performances, the Untucked Lounge transforms into a funky space where emotions run high. The episode takes an exciting turn with the arrival of Jamal Sims, bringing his expertise to break down the nuances of the Werq the World performances.
“Werq The World” on “Untucked” promises an insider’s look into the queens’ thoughts, feelings, and discussions, offering a dynamic complement to the main stage show. Tune in at 9:30 Pm for an episode that captures the essence of drag artistry and the unique camaraderie behind the scenes on MTV.
- 3/1/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
This Friday at 8:00 Pm on MTV, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” brings a burst of creativity and political empowerment with Season 16 Episode 10 titled “Werq the World.” The queens take center stage as they unleash their voices in an inspirational political anthem, adding a touch of activism to the runway.
In this episode, the queens exercise their right to shake their groove thing, turning the runway into a dance floor extravaganza. The stakes are high as choreographer Jamal Sims, known for his work on “Aladdin,” steps in as a guest judge, bringing his expertise to the fierce competition.
“Werq the World” promises a dynamic blend of activism, self-expression, and dazzling performances that define the essence of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Tune in at 8:00 Pm for an evening filled with drag excellence and political flair on MTV.
Release Date & Time: 8:00 Pm Friday 8 March 2024 on MTV
RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Cast...
In this episode, the queens exercise their right to shake their groove thing, turning the runway into a dance floor extravaganza. The stakes are high as choreographer Jamal Sims, known for his work on “Aladdin,” steps in as a guest judge, bringing his expertise to the fierce competition.
“Werq the World” promises a dynamic blend of activism, self-expression, and dazzling performances that define the essence of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Tune in at 8:00 Pm for an evening filled with drag excellence and political flair on MTV.
Release Date & Time: 8:00 Pm Friday 8 March 2024 on MTV
RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Cast...
- 3/1/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
“The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus,” “The Bear” and “Beef” gained momentum Saturday night as each show picked up big wins at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
HBO’s “The Last of Us” was by far the dominant favorite with eight wins. FX’s “The Bear,” Netflix’s “Wednesday” and HBO’s “The White Lotus” won four apiece. Netflix’s “Beef” took home three trophies on the first night of the two-night Creative Arts Awards at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
Wins for “Last of Us” included guest actor and actress in a drama series for Nick Offerman and Storm Reid, respectively. The series also won for visual effects, picture editing, sound editing and other key craft categories.
Judith Light prevailed as guest actress in a comedy for “Poker Face” while “Ted Lasso” favorite Sam Richardson took the statuette for guest actor in a comedy.
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HBO’s “The Last of Us” was by far the dominant favorite with eight wins. FX’s “The Bear,” Netflix’s “Wednesday” and HBO’s “The White Lotus” won four apiece. Netflix’s “Beef” took home three trophies on the first night of the two-night Creative Arts Awards at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
Wins for “Last of Us” included guest actor and actress in a drama series for Nick Offerman and Storm Reid, respectively. The series also won for visual effects, picture editing, sound editing and other key craft categories.
Judith Light prevailed as guest actress in a comedy for “Poker Face” while “Ted Lasso” favorite Sam Richardson took the statuette for guest actor in a comedy.
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- 1/7/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay and Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Racers, start your engines! “RuPaul's Drag Race” is back in the house for its 16th season, introducing an all-new group of 14 talented queens as they face off to be crowned America’s Next Drag Superstar and win a cash prize of $200,000! “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will premiere on MTV on Friday, Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. Et. You can watch RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 16 and MTV with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo. You can also watch with Directv Stream, Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
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About ‘RuPaul's Drag Race’ Season 16 Premiere
Ringing in its 15th anniversary, the Emmy Award-winning reality competition series documents the search...
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About ‘RuPaul's Drag Race’ Season 16 Premiere
Ringing in its 15th anniversary, the Emmy Award-winning reality competition series documents the search...
- 1/5/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Who will win “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 16? The Ru-vealing new season premieres Friday, January 5, 2024 on MTV with a two-part episode that introduces the 14 queens competing for the crown. All season long, Gold Derby readers will be making their “RuPaul’s Drag Race 16” winner predictions for which contestant they think will go the distance and claim the $200,000 grand prize on finale night.
Sight unseen, Sapphira Cristal is the current favorite to win the competition, based on the pre-season odds derived from our users’ predictions. Per her MTV bio, Sapphira is “Philadelphia’s crown jewel” and is “a serious musician with a six-octave vocal range.” Below, see a snapshot in time of the racetrack odds for Season 16, Episode 1:
1. Sapphira Cristal — 16/5 odds
Age 34 from Philadelphia, Pa
2. Plasma — 9/2 odds
Age 24 from New York City, NY
3. Plane Jane — 5/1 odds
Age 24 from Boston, Ma
4. Nymphia Wind — 7/1 odds
Age 27 from Taiwan / NY
5. Mhi’ya Iman LePaige — 9/1 odds
Age 34 from Miami,...
Sight unseen, Sapphira Cristal is the current favorite to win the competition, based on the pre-season odds derived from our users’ predictions. Per her MTV bio, Sapphira is “Philadelphia’s crown jewel” and is “a serious musician with a six-octave vocal range.” Below, see a snapshot in time of the racetrack odds for Season 16, Episode 1:
1. Sapphira Cristal — 16/5 odds
Age 34 from Philadelphia, Pa
2. Plasma — 9/2 odds
Age 24 from New York City, NY
3. Plane Jane — 5/1 odds
Age 24 from Boston, Ma
4. Nymphia Wind — 7/1 odds
Age 27 from Taiwan / NY
5. Mhi’ya Iman LePaige — 9/1 odds
Age 34 from Miami,...
- 12/27/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
A new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race is just weeks away — and the guest judges are gaggy. On Thursday, MTV released the first trailer of the new season, revealing a star-studded list of guest judges and new twists to the fan-favorite drag competition.
Among the guest judges are Mexican-American pop star Becky G, actress Charlize Theron, country singer Kelsea Ballerini, “I Love It” pop duo Icona Pop, Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘s Sarah Michelle Gellar, and journalist Ronan Farrow, among others.
“I’ve been slaying bitches forever,” Gellar says in the trailer; “I was seduced!
Among the guest judges are Mexican-American pop star Becky G, actress Charlize Theron, country singer Kelsea Ballerini, “I Love It” pop duo Icona Pop, Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘s Sarah Michelle Gellar, and journalist Ronan Farrow, among others.
“I’ve been slaying bitches forever,” Gellar says in the trailer; “I was seduced!
- 12/15/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Drag queens, start your engines. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is coming to judge RuPaul’s Drag Race. Season 16 of the Emmy-winning reality competition series has announced its star-studded list of guest judges. The list includes Sarah Michelle Gellar, Oscar-winner Charlize Theron, and more exciting guest stars, and their episodes are previewed in the first RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 trailer above. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 premieres Friday, January 5 at 8/7c on MTV. The queen of drag, RuPaul, returns as host alongside the returning mainstay judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison. Theron and acclaimed musician Becky G will guest judge the first two episodes, which debut on Friday, January 5 and Friday, January 12 at 8/7c on MTV. Episodes will follow the 90-minute format air each Friday on the network. In addition to Theron, Becky G, and Gellar, this season’s guest judges will be Adam Shankman, Icona Pop, Isaac Mizrahi,...
- 12/14/2023
- TV Insider
The word “slay” is thrown around a lot on RuPaul’s Drag Race, but it’s about to take on a whole new meaning in Season 16. As revealed in MTV’s just-released trailer, Sarah Michelle Gellar (aka Buffy the Vampire Slayer herself!) is among the extra-special guest judges visiting the main stage in 2024.
Drag Race‘s two-part Season 16 premiere kicks off on Friday, Jan. 5 (8/7c) with guest judge Charlize Theron, while singer Becky G will join the judges’ panel for Part 2 on Friday, Jan. 12.
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Drag Race‘s two-part Season 16 premiere kicks off on Friday, Jan. 5 (8/7c) with guest judge Charlize Theron, while singer Becky G will join the judges’ panel for Part 2 on Friday, Jan. 12.
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- 12/14/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for Dancing With the Stars.] Dancing with the Stars paid homage to some of the most iconic songs ever on “Motown Night” in week 3. Setting the mood was a pro opening number choreographed by Jamal Sims to “Dancing in the Street” by Martha and the Vandellas. Then the dozen couples grooved to more Motown magic. These dynamic duos had to not only impress Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough but guest judge Michael Strahan as well. The Good Morning America host joined the panel to give his own hot takes. The judges’ scores combined with viewer voting to send home sent home another celeb. And given the unexpected early exit of Jamie Lynn Spears and partner Alan Bersten last week, it could truly be anyone. In the end, Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro announced Tyson Beckford and Jenna Johnson were being sent home. Do you agree with the results?...
- 10/11/2023
- TV Insider
Derek Hough continues his reign as one of the lords of the dance, scoring three nominations for the just-unveiled World Choreography Awards (sister Julianne Hough also makes a showing this year).
His nominations include ABC’s “Step Into…the Movies” special as well as their long-running “Dancing with the Stars,” and also Hough’s work on the music video for Michael Bublé’s “Higher.” However, married choreographers Phillip and Makenzie Chbeeb, also scored three noms each, including one with Hough for the “Higher” video, as well as for the “Zed Ramadan” TV commercial and ABC’s recent “Beauty and The Beast” anniversary special.
Jamal Sims, nominated for three Emmys this year in the choreography categories for his various projects—including Paramount+’s “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies“—garnered two nods, including his work on Netflix’s “13 the Musical” and the live “Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl.”
Familiar faces also...
His nominations include ABC’s “Step Into…the Movies” special as well as their long-running “Dancing with the Stars,” and also Hough’s work on the music video for Michael Bublé’s “Higher.” However, married choreographers Phillip and Makenzie Chbeeb, also scored three noms each, including one with Hough for the “Higher” video, as well as for the “Zed Ramadan” TV commercial and ABC’s recent “Beauty and The Beast” anniversary special.
Jamal Sims, nominated for three Emmys this year in the choreography categories for his various projects—including Paramount+’s “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies“—garnered two nods, including his work on Netflix’s “13 the Musical” and the live “Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl.”
Familiar faces also...
- 10/4/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
When Emmy nominations were announced on July 12, artisans in the craft categories made a splash in more ways than one — some landed multiple nominations in several categories, others inched closer to achieving Egot status and many received first-time recognition.
Here, Variety looks at some of the contenders in the Creative Art categories.
Multiple Nods
Editor Stephanie Filo landed three nominations this year in two different categories. She is up for Netflix’s “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” in the editing in a limited or anthology. series category, HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show” and Hulu’s “History of the World, Part II” in the picture editing for variety programming slot. With the latter two, she will be going up against editors from NBC’s “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter,” Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” and the editors of “Saturday Night Live.”
Filo is...
Here, Variety looks at some of the contenders in the Creative Art categories.
Multiple Nods
Editor Stephanie Filo landed three nominations this year in two different categories. She is up for Netflix’s “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” in the editing in a limited or anthology. series category, HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show” and Hulu’s “History of the World, Part II” in the picture editing for variety programming slot. With the latter two, she will be going up against editors from NBC’s “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter,” Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” and the editors of “Saturday Night Live.”
Filo is...
- 8/2/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Dancing with the Stars‘ Derek Hough has scored a 13th Emmy nomination for his work as a choreographer, eclipsing a legendary contemporary in his field. Hough, who won an unprecedented six mirrorball trophies as a dancer on the ABC series, learned of his latest career accomplishment on the heels of the Emmy nominations released on July 12, 2023.
Derek Hough poses with the award for Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming for “Dancing With The Stars” at the Creative Arts Emmys at Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2021, in Los Angeles, California | Kevin Winter/Getty Images Derek Hough hits career milestone with latest professional achievement
Nominations for the 75th annual Emmy Awards were released on July 12, 2023. Current Dancing with the Stars judge Derek Hough scored a lucky 13th nomination for his choreography work on the series’ 31st season.
Hough now holds the most nominations in Emmy history in the category of choreography. Debbie Allen held the record prior.
Derek Hough poses with the award for Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming for “Dancing With The Stars” at the Creative Arts Emmys at Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2021, in Los Angeles, California | Kevin Winter/Getty Images Derek Hough hits career milestone with latest professional achievement
Nominations for the 75th annual Emmy Awards were released on July 12, 2023. Current Dancing with the Stars judge Derek Hough scored a lucky 13th nomination for his choreography work on the series’ 31st season.
Hough now holds the most nominations in Emmy history in the category of choreography. Debbie Allen held the record prior.
- 7/13/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paramount+’s “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” was nominated for two Emmys on Wednesday. There’s only one problem with these nominations: The show they’re for is impossible to watch.
That’s the odd reality the 75th Emmy Awards finds itself in during a time when streamers removing their own original content has become the norm.
Both of the nominations for “Rise of the Pink Ladies” were for Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming, a category that honored choreographer Jamal Sims for the routines used in the songs “New Cool,” “Hand Jive” and “The Boom” as well as choreographers Jeffrey Mortensen and Louise Hradsky for the routines featured in “Pulling Strings,” “Hit Me Again” and “High Rollin.'” Yet at present the average person cannot watch any of these awards-nominated performances.
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That’s the odd reality the 75th Emmy Awards finds itself in during a time when streamers removing their own original content has become the norm.
Both of the nominations for “Rise of the Pink Ladies” were for Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming, a category that honored choreographer Jamal Sims for the routines used in the songs “New Cool,” “Hand Jive” and “The Boom” as well as choreographers Jeffrey Mortensen and Louise Hradsky for the routines featured in “Pulling Strings,” “Hit Me Again” and “High Rollin.'” Yet at present the average person cannot watch any of these awards-nominated performances.
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That’s because Paramount+ canceled and completely removed...
- 7/13/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood, prosthetic makeup artist Barrie Gower, and composers Hans Zimmer, Nicholas Britell and Danny Elfman were among the industry heavyweights who landed Creative Arts Emmy nominations on Wednesday morning.
Four-time Oscar winner Atwood landed her second Emmy nomination in the outstanding contemporary costumes for Tim Burton’s “Wednesday.” Speaking about her work on the show and about recreating the icon Morticia Addams’ costumes, Atwood said, “We reinvented look with this silver fabric on the side, which was bonded to the black, twisted and sewn over. The dress had a more contemporary shape to it. I think we honored the previous versions of Morticia that had come before.
Britell, who won an Emmy in 2019 for outstanding original main title theme music for “Succession” landed three nominations. The composer was recognized for his main title music and original dramatic score work on Disney+’s “Andor.” He also landed a nomination for “Succession.
Four-time Oscar winner Atwood landed her second Emmy nomination in the outstanding contemporary costumes for Tim Burton’s “Wednesday.” Speaking about her work on the show and about recreating the icon Morticia Addams’ costumes, Atwood said, “We reinvented look with this silver fabric on the side, which was bonded to the black, twisted and sewn over. The dress had a more contemporary shape to it. I think we honored the previous versions of Morticia that had come before.
Britell, who won an Emmy in 2019 for outstanding original main title theme music for “Succession” landed three nominations. The composer was recognized for his main title music and original dramatic score work on Disney+’s “Andor.” He also landed a nomination for “Succession.
- 7/12/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Transforming Disney’s award-winning animated feature “Encanto” into a live experience at the Hollywood Bowl in front of an audience of 17,000 people was no easy feat, with factors such as the pandemic, limited access to the venue and unexpected weather conditions all in play. But the production team, cast and crew pulled it off in under 72 hours, delivering a Broadway-quality experience.
Unlike a Broadway show, the original voice cast, scores of dancers and production team did not have the luxury of rehearsing at the Bowl. Gabe Turner, executive producer of the event, said, “We could only gain access to the Bowl for four days before we were due to welcome our dancers, orchestra and cast into the space.”
“This meant we really only had 72 hours where we had everyone in the same place, rehearsing and stepping through numbers before we were due to open doors,” said producer Sally Wood.
The...
Unlike a Broadway show, the original voice cast, scores of dancers and production team did not have the luxury of rehearsing at the Bowl. Gabe Turner, executive producer of the event, said, “We could only gain access to the Bowl for four days before we were due to welcome our dancers, orchestra and cast into the space.”
“This meant we really only had 72 hours where we had everyone in the same place, rehearsing and stepping through numbers before we were due to open doors,” said producer Sally Wood.
The...
- 6/22/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
An overcast June gloom day couldn’t cast a cloudy spell on the gala celebration held June 12 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles for the youth-focused arts nonprofit Everybody Dance LA!
Hosted by Melvin Roberts, anchor of Kttv’s “Good Day L.A.” and a weekend anchor for “Extra,” the event was full of fancy footwork and fevered energy, with kids grabbing honorees and attendees to participate in impromptu flash mobs. That set the tone for an evening filled with fun, inspiration, and gratitude.
Edla was created to honor the memory of Gabriella Axelrod, daughter of Edla founder Liza Bercovici, who died at age 13. Bercovici founded the organization in 1999 as a tribute to Gabriella’s love of dance. Today, Edla offers a range of after-school, in-school, enrichment and summer programs for more than 7,000 students a year. In 2014, the organization was awarded the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award by first lady Michelle Obama.
Hosted by Melvin Roberts, anchor of Kttv’s “Good Day L.A.” and a weekend anchor for “Extra,” the event was full of fancy footwork and fevered energy, with kids grabbing honorees and attendees to participate in impromptu flash mobs. That set the tone for an evening filled with fun, inspiration, and gratitude.
Edla was created to honor the memory of Gabriella Axelrod, daughter of Edla founder Liza Bercovici, who died at age 13. Bercovici founded the organization in 1999 as a tribute to Gabriella’s love of dance. Today, Edla offers a range of after-school, in-school, enrichment and summer programs for more than 7,000 students a year. In 2014, the organization was awarded the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award by first lady Michelle Obama.
- 6/14/2023
- by Carla Renata
- Variety Film + TV
A version of this story about the choreography of “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” first appeared in the Comedy Series issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.
As the old song goes, “Grease” is the time, the place and the motion — and the latter is provided for the Paramount+ prequel series “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” by none other than Jamal Sims, the show’s choreographer and one of its director. The first hurdle was how to weave a new dance language with that of a film that pretty much everyone knows.
“It was really one of the films that made me want to be a dancer,” Sims, who as a choreographer has worked on everything from the Oscars to “RuPaul’s Drag Race” to “Encanto” to the “Step Up” franchise, said. “You know, we didn’t have a lot of musicals when it came out. And then to see...
As the old song goes, “Grease” is the time, the place and the motion — and the latter is provided for the Paramount+ prequel series “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” by none other than Jamal Sims, the show’s choreographer and one of its director. The first hurdle was how to weave a new dance language with that of a film that pretty much everyone knows.
“It was really one of the films that made me want to be a dancer,” Sims, who as a choreographer has worked on everything from the Oscars to “RuPaul’s Drag Race” to “Encanto” to the “Step Up” franchise, said. “You know, we didn’t have a lot of musicals when it came out. And then to see...
- 6/12/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Elemental and the start of the Tribeca Film Festival.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts premiere
Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Liza Koshy, Peter Dinklage, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez, Peter Cullen and Pete Davidson walked the red carpet in Brooklyn on Monday for the U.S. premiere of the latest Transformers flick.
Peter Dinklage, Lauren Vélez, Pete Davidson, Tobe Nwigwe, David Sobolov, Ron Perlman, Tongayi Chirisa, Steven Caple Jr., Peter Cullen, Cristo Fernández, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dominique Fishback, Anthony Ramos and Liza Koshy Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback and Tobe Nwigwe
Tiny Beautiful Things FYC
The Tiny Beautiful Things team, including star Kathryn Hahn, attended an FYC event in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Tanzyn Crawford, Ingrid Michaelson, Kathryn Hahn, Lauren Neustadter...
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts premiere
Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Liza Koshy, Peter Dinklage, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez, Peter Cullen and Pete Davidson walked the red carpet in Brooklyn on Monday for the U.S. premiere of the latest Transformers flick.
Peter Dinklage, Lauren Vélez, Pete Davidson, Tobe Nwigwe, David Sobolov, Ron Perlman, Tongayi Chirisa, Steven Caple Jr., Peter Cullen, Cristo Fernández, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dominique Fishback, Anthony Ramos and Liza Koshy Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback and Tobe Nwigwe
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- 6/9/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Singing and dancing auditions over Zoom, shoots in the rain in Vancouver and filming during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic — none of that stopped the cast and creators from bringing “big Grease energy” to the set of the Paramount+ series, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.
“Annabel [Oakes, showrunner] was the first to say, we should use Rizzo, we should use Stockard Channing as our North Star because she existed in that universe, it was big, but it was so grounded in truth,” says Conrad Woolfe, one half of the casting directing team behind Pink Ladies. “Rizzo was so grounded in something real.”
He, along with the creative team behind the new series, director and executive producer Alethea Jones, choreographer Jamal Sims, costume designer Samantha Hawkins and co-casting director Leigh Ann Smith gathered for a THR Presents panel, powered by Vision Media.
Set four years before Rizzo becomes the ring leader...
“Annabel [Oakes, showrunner] was the first to say, we should use Rizzo, we should use Stockard Channing as our North Star because she existed in that universe, it was big, but it was so grounded in truth,” says Conrad Woolfe, one half of the casting directing team behind Pink Ladies. “Rizzo was so grounded in something real.”
He, along with the creative team behind the new series, director and executive producer Alethea Jones, choreographer Jamal Sims, costume designer Samantha Hawkins and co-casting director Leigh Ann Smith gathered for a THR Presents panel, powered by Vision Media.
Set four years before Rizzo becomes the ring leader...
- 6/9/2023
- by Cori Murray
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
How do you even begin to reboot something as iconic as “Grease”? It’s no easy task, but “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” proves that it’s certainly possible.
The hit Paramount+ series takes audiences back to the 1950s — even further back than the original 1978 film did. Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson fell in love in the summer of 1958, but “Rise of the Pink Ladies” begins in 1954 as the girl gang that Bettie Rizzo would eventually rule is attempting to reverse their fortunes and rise to prominence in the halls of Rydell High School. The series expands on the lore that made “Grease” so beloved, and adds origin stories for several of the film’s most popular songs — while introducing a new set of tunes that are modern classics in their own right.
Attendees at IndieWire’s Consider This Event in Los Angeles on Saturday were treated to a...
The hit Paramount+ series takes audiences back to the 1950s — even further back than the original 1978 film did. Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson fell in love in the summer of 1958, but “Rise of the Pink Ladies” begins in 1954 as the girl gang that Bettie Rizzo would eventually rule is attempting to reverse their fortunes and rise to prominence in the halls of Rydell High School. The series expands on the lore that made “Grease” so beloved, and adds origin stories for several of the film’s most popular songs — while introducing a new set of tunes that are modern classics in their own right.
Attendees at IndieWire’s Consider This Event in Los Angeles on Saturday were treated to a...
- 6/3/2023
- by Christian Zilko and Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
One of the very, very few topics that virtually every film and TV fan can agree on is that “Grease” is fantastic. The 1978 musical — which stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as two high schoolers who find their summer romance tested by the social dynamics at Rydell High School — is the kind of timeless, feel-good entertainment that’s virtually impossible to dislike.
The film rode the wave of 1950s nostalgia that swept the nation in the ’70s (see: “Happy Days” and “American Grafitti”) to become one of the most recognizable films ever made. An incredible songbook that includes all-timers, from the “Summer Nights” solo and “You’re the One That I Want” duet to Frankie Avalon’s dreamy “Beauty School Dropout,” make it the sort of film that you can rewatch any time, anywhere and almost always enjoy yourself.
How do you put your own spin on a property that’s so beloved?...
The film rode the wave of 1950s nostalgia that swept the nation in the ’70s (see: “Happy Days” and “American Grafitti”) to become one of the most recognizable films ever made. An incredible songbook that includes all-timers, from the “Summer Nights” solo and “You’re the One That I Want” duet to Frankie Avalon’s dreamy “Beauty School Dropout,” make it the sort of film that you can rewatch any time, anywhere and almost always enjoy yourself.
How do you put your own spin on a property that’s so beloved?...
- 5/30/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
As the Emmy race begins to heat up, IndieWire’s annual Consider This event will return to Los Angeles on Saturday, June 3 to honor the best artists and craftspeople working in television in both above and below-the-line roles. This year will feature panelists from some of the most acclaimed shows including Showtime’s “Yellowjackets,” Netflix’s “Stranger Things” and “Beef,” Starz’ “P-Valley,” and “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” from Paramount+. The shows will take center stage via panel discussions moderated by IndieWire’s editors. Lunch will be offered, and the event will conclude with a reception.
Emmy voters and television industry insiders can request an invitation to this private event.
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The Consider This Event will put the spotlight on talent from all different aspects of the industry from actors Christina Ricci (“Yellowjackets”), Nicco Annan, Brandee Evans, and J. Alphonse Nicholson (“P-Valley”) to composer Danny Elfman...
Emmy voters and television industry insiders can request an invitation to this private event.
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The Consider This Event will put the spotlight on talent from all different aspects of the industry from actors Christina Ricci (“Yellowjackets”), Nicco Annan, Brandee Evans, and J. Alphonse Nicholson (“P-Valley”) to composer Danny Elfman...
- 5/25/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Choreographer Jamal Sims is no stranger when it comes to creating top-of-the-line dance numbers for television and film projects, and his work on “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies’” “New Cool” sequence just extends his repertoire.
“Because I grew up on this film, I felt like [the choreography] was in me,” Sims tells Variety.
The scene set for “New Cool” resembles that of another favored number from the original “Grease” film — defined by boilersuits, beat-up cars and a whole lot of grease.
“[‘New Cool’ is set] in a mechanic’s classroom,” said Sims. “I [knew], going in, that this was going to be compared to ‘Greased Lightning.’” Indeed, the number pays great homage to John Travolta’s covertly sexual anthem. Sims says that the key difference between the two lies in the “storytelling.”
“‘Greased Lightning’ for John Travolta was all about the male ego,” but for Pink Lady Cynthia (portrayed by Ari Notartomaso), Sims says the number...
“Because I grew up on this film, I felt like [the choreography] was in me,” Sims tells Variety.
The scene set for “New Cool” resembles that of another favored number from the original “Grease” film — defined by boilersuits, beat-up cars and a whole lot of grease.
“[‘New Cool’ is set] in a mechanic’s classroom,” said Sims. “I [knew], going in, that this was going to be compared to ‘Greased Lightning.’” Indeed, the number pays great homage to John Travolta’s covertly sexual anthem. Sims says that the key difference between the two lies in the “storytelling.”
“‘Greased Lightning’ for John Travolta was all about the male ego,” but for Pink Lady Cynthia (portrayed by Ari Notartomaso), Sims says the number...
- 5/19/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Director-choreographer Jamal Sims and “Grease” go together like “rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong.” Now, he’s channeled his lifelong love of the film as choreographer of the Paramount+ musical series “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.” A prequel to the movie, the series shares the origin story of Rydell High’s infamous Pink Ladies, who initiate a wave of change that ripples through the high school in 1954. But Sims was initially hesitant to join the project.
“‘Grease’ means so much to so many people,” Sims told IndieWire. “It was when I read the script by our lovely, brilliant showrunner, Annabel Oakes, I thought, ‘This is not what people are going to expect.’”
The script included brand-new characters (though keep an eye out for younger versions of two future Pink Ladies) challenging societal norms of the 1950s, as well as new songs written by Justin Tranter, who has worked with Justin Bieber,...
“‘Grease’ means so much to so many people,” Sims told IndieWire. “It was when I read the script by our lovely, brilliant showrunner, Annabel Oakes, I thought, ‘This is not what people are going to expect.’”
The script included brand-new characters (though keep an eye out for younger versions of two future Pink Ladies) challenging societal norms of the 1950s, as well as new songs written by Justin Tranter, who has worked with Justin Bieber,...
- 5/4/2023
- by Felicia Fitzpatrick
- Indiewire
"Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" takes viewers straight back to high school, recounting the origin story of "Grease"'s infamous girl gang, the Pink Ladies. The show features a whole new slate of songs written for the series by hitmaker Justin Tranter, who designed the soundtrack to bridge a classic 1950s sound with more contemporary elements.
If you were wondering if the "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" cast are really belting out all those showstoppers, the answer is yes! A rep for the series confirmed to Popsugar that each and every one of the actors sings all their own parts. Singing and dancing were always requirements for the show's stars, as it turns out; actor Fiona Vroom, who plays Susan, shared that the casting process for "Rise of the Pink Ladies" required everyone to show off their singing, dancing, and acting skills. "I sent in quite a hefty audition,...
If you were wondering if the "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" cast are really belting out all those showstoppers, the answer is yes! A rep for the series confirmed to Popsugar that each and every one of the actors sings all their own parts. Singing and dancing were always requirements for the show's stars, as it turns out; actor Fiona Vroom, who plays Susan, shared that the casting process for "Rise of the Pink Ladies" required everyone to show off their singing, dancing, and acting skills. "I sent in quite a hefty audition,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Even after all these years, Grease is still the word!
Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies premieres with two episodes on Thursday, April 6, on Paramount+.
The highly anticipated prequel to 1978's iconic musical film, Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies takes us back to Rydell High School in 1954, where we meet the young women who will become the first Pink Ladies.
To learn about all the work that went on behind the scenes, we spoke to the cast and creatives behind this exciting new musical series.
You can watch all our interviews below!
Marisa Davila (Jane) & Cheyenne Isabel Wells (Olivia)
Marisa Davila plays the brainy and ambitious Jane Facciano, who won't settle for anything less than the best.
Cheyenne Isabel Wells plays Olivia Valdovinos, the tough-as-nails sister of T-Bird leader Richie.
Davila and Wells spoke of their joy of filming the show's big musical numbers, their similarity to their characters,...
Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies premieres with two episodes on Thursday, April 6, on Paramount+.
The highly anticipated prequel to 1978's iconic musical film, Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies takes us back to Rydell High School in 1954, where we meet the young women who will become the first Pink Ladies.
To learn about all the work that went on behind the scenes, we spoke to the cast and creatives behind this exciting new musical series.
You can watch all our interviews below!
Marisa Davila (Jane) & Cheyenne Isabel Wells (Olivia)
Marisa Davila plays the brainy and ambitious Jane Facciano, who won't settle for anything less than the best.
Cheyenne Isabel Wells plays Olivia Valdovinos, the tough-as-nails sister of T-Bird leader Richie.
Davila and Wells spoke of their joy of filming the show's big musical numbers, their similarity to their characters,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Mary Littlejohn
- TVfanatic
Prequels are all the rage these days.
We love returning to beloved universes that feel familiar but have new stories to tell.
Prime Video's A League Of Their Own was a terrific example of taking the framework of the source material and transforming it into something that feels relevant to modern audiences and uplifts voices that were not always given a platform in the eras being depicted.
Similarly, Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies focuses on the outcasts, the nerds, the ambitious, and the women who don't feel like conforming to the status quo -- or, because of who they are, haven't been allowed.
Why shouldn't they band together and create something new and special to celebrate each other?
Musically, we get the familiar opening number, "Grease Is The Word," and it manages to set up all the central characters. The lyrics take on new meaning, and it's like we're...
We love returning to beloved universes that feel familiar but have new stories to tell.
Prime Video's A League Of Their Own was a terrific example of taking the framework of the source material and transforming it into something that feels relevant to modern audiences and uplifts voices that were not always given a platform in the eras being depicted.
Similarly, Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies focuses on the outcasts, the nerds, the ambitious, and the women who don't feel like conforming to the status quo -- or, because of who they are, haven't been allowed.
Why shouldn't they band together and create something new and special to celebrate each other?
Musically, we get the familiar opening number, "Grease Is The Word," and it manages to set up all the central characters. The lyrics take on new meaning, and it's like we're...
- 4/2/2023
- by Mary Littlejohn
- TVfanatic
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Air, Renfield, Beef, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Murder Mystery 2.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves premiere
Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Sophia Lillis, Justice Smith, Hugh Grant, Daisy Head and co-directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley walked the carpet at Sunday’s L.A. premiere of their Dungeons & Dragons flick.
Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Sophia Lillis, Justice Smith, Daisy Head, Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page and Jeremy Latcham Chris Pine, Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein
Air premiere
After first debuting at SXSW, Ben Affleck and his cast of Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina and Chris Tucker brought their Nike film to Los Angeles on Monday.
Marlon Wayans,...
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves premiere
Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Sophia Lillis, Justice Smith, Hugh Grant, Daisy Head and co-directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley walked the carpet at Sunday’s L.A. premiere of their Dungeons & Dragons flick.
Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Sophia Lillis, Justice Smith, Daisy Head, Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page and Jeremy Latcham Chris Pine, Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein
Air premiere
After first debuting at SXSW, Ben Affleck and his cast of Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina and Chris Tucker brought their Nike film to Los Angeles on Monday.
Marlon Wayans,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” music producer and songwriter Justin Tranter says their prolific career actually started with a passion for musicals.
“Musicals are why I started making music as a kid. Even though I was in a rock band and now I make pop music, musicals are why I started making music in the first place,” the Grammy-nominated songwriter told Variety at the Paramount+ series’ premiere Wednesday night in Los Angeles. Tranter has worked with Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, the Chicks, Leon Bridges, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, just to name a few.
After “fighting hard” to join “Rise of the Pink Ladies” and providing demos for showrunner Annabel Oakes, the two then teamed up with choreographer Jamal Sims for the series. Along with some co-writers, Tranter wrote and produced 30 original songs for the 10-episode season.
As a longtime “Grease” and musical theater fan,...
“Musicals are why I started making music as a kid. Even though I was in a rock band and now I make pop music, musicals are why I started making music in the first place,” the Grammy-nominated songwriter told Variety at the Paramount+ series’ premiere Wednesday night in Los Angeles. Tranter has worked with Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, the Chicks, Leon Bridges, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, just to name a few.
After “fighting hard” to join “Rise of the Pink Ladies” and providing demos for showrunner Annabel Oakes, the two then teamed up with choreographer Jamal Sims for the series. Along with some co-writers, Tranter wrote and produced 30 original songs for the 10-episode season.
As a longtime “Grease” and musical theater fan,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
The Los Angeles premiere of the new Paramount+ original series “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” was held on Wednesday, March 29 at the Hollywood American Legion Post 43. Gold Derby’s associate editor Latasha Ford interviewed several cast members and behind-the-scenes talent including actors Cheyenne Isabel Wells, Jackie Hoffman, Shanel Bailey, Josette Halpert, Vivian Lomolli, Emma Shannon, Dylan Sloane, Madison Thompson and Niamh Wilson, creator Annabel Oakes, “Grease 2” star Lorna Luft, executive producer Alethea Jones, choreographer and director Jamal Sims and executive music producer Justin Tranter on the red carpet. Watch the video above.
The musical series takes place four years before the original “Grease.” In 1954, before rock ‘n’ roll ruled, before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever. The show will premiere on Thursday, April 6, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.
The musical series takes place four years before the original “Grease.” In 1954, before rock ‘n’ roll ruled, before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever. The show will premiere on Thursday, April 6, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.
- 3/30/2023
- by Latasha Ford and Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Paramount+’s Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies trailer teases it was their bad girl reputations that brought the first generation of Pink Ladies together. Outcasts at Rydell, the first four Pink Ladies found their power by banding together to form an all-girl gang that’s mission is to rule the school.
The founding four Pink Ladies are Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy Nakagawa, Marisa Davila as Jane Facciano, Cheyenne Wells as Olivia Valdovinos, and Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia Zdunowski. The season one cast also includes Shanel Bailey as Hazel, Madison Thompson as Susan, Johnathan Nieves as Richie, Jason Schmidt as Buddy, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper as Wally, and Jackie Hoffman as Asst. Principal McGee.
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies will premiere on April 6, 2023. New episodes of the 10-episode season will follow on subsequent Thursdays.
Annabel Oakes writes, directs, executive produces, and serves as showrunner. Alethea Jones (Made for Love) directed three episodes,...
The founding four Pink Ladies are Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy Nakagawa, Marisa Davila as Jane Facciano, Cheyenne Wells as Olivia Valdovinos, and Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia Zdunowski. The season one cast also includes Shanel Bailey as Hazel, Madison Thompson as Susan, Johnathan Nieves as Richie, Jason Schmidt as Buddy, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper as Wally, and Jackie Hoffman as Asst. Principal McGee.
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies will premiere on April 6, 2023. New episodes of the 10-episode season will follow on subsequent Thursdays.
Annabel Oakes writes, directs, executive produces, and serves as showrunner. Alethea Jones (Made for Love) directed three episodes,...
- 2/7/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Before there was Sandy and Danny, there was — well, Rydell High was still pretty musical. But the Pink Ladies were just finding their way. In Paramount+’s new series, fans are set to see the beginning of Rydell’s coolest female clique, and how it was originally created specifically for the outcasts.
The newest trailer for the series, set to premiere on the streamer in April, came during Monday morning’s episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show,” accompanied by the four original Pink Ladies themselves.
In the footage, we see the women who would become the inaugural Pink Ladies getting bullied, shamed for their sexual activities and even denied membership from the T-Birds, solely based on gender — and they’ve had enough. Watch it below.
“Everyone already thinks we’re such bad girls,” Jane (Marisa Davila) says, before being corrected that, “We’re not girls, we’re ladies.” And thus,...
The newest trailer for the series, set to premiere on the streamer in April, came during Monday morning’s episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show,” accompanied by the four original Pink Ladies themselves.
In the footage, we see the women who would become the inaugural Pink Ladies getting bullied, shamed for their sexual activities and even denied membership from the T-Birds, solely based on gender — and they’ve had enough. Watch it below.
“Everyone already thinks we’re such bad girls,” Jane (Marisa Davila) says, before being corrected that, “We’re not girls, we’re ladies.” And thus,...
- 2/7/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Image Source: Paramount+
It's hard to imagine a time before the Pink Ladies ruled the hallways of Rydell High in 1978's "Grease," but get ready to see the origin story behind the rule-breaking girl gang in Paramount+'s new prequel series, "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies."
On Jan. 9, the forthcoming show - which takes place four years before the iconic "Grease" movie that starred John Travolta and the late Olivia Newton-John - shared its first teaser trailer featuring a cast of new characters, including "four fed-up outcasts," aka the original Pink Ladies - Nancy (Tricia Fukuhara), Jane (Marisa Davila), Olivia (Cheyenne Wells), and Cynthia (Ari Notartomaso) - whose status-quo defying attitudes "change Rydell High forever."
While it seems pretty certain that the original "Grease" cast won't make any appearances in the upcoming series, nor will it focus on the love story of Travolta and Newton-John's Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson,...
It's hard to imagine a time before the Pink Ladies ruled the hallways of Rydell High in 1978's "Grease," but get ready to see the origin story behind the rule-breaking girl gang in Paramount+'s new prequel series, "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies."
On Jan. 9, the forthcoming show - which takes place four years before the iconic "Grease" movie that starred John Travolta and the late Olivia Newton-John - shared its first teaser trailer featuring a cast of new characters, including "four fed-up outcasts," aka the original Pink Ladies - Nancy (Tricia Fukuhara), Jane (Marisa Davila), Olivia (Cheyenne Wells), and Cynthia (Ari Notartomaso) - whose status-quo defying attitudes "change Rydell High forever."
While it seems pretty certain that the original "Grease" cast won't make any appearances in the upcoming series, nor will it focus on the love story of Travolta and Newton-John's Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson,...
- 1/9/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
The teaser trailer for Paramount+’s Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies shows off the girl gang and showcases very Grease-y dance numbers. The original series is set to premiere on April 6, 2023 and will delve into the formation of the gang in the years before the events in Grease.
The series stars Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy Nakagawa, Marisa Davila as Jane Facciano, Cheyenne Wells as Olivia Valdovinos, and Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia Zdunowski. The cast also includes Shanel Bailey as Hazel, Madison Thompson as Susan, Johnathan Nieves as Richie, Jason Schmidt as Buddy, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper as Wally, and Jackie Hoffman as Asst. Principal McGee.
Annabel Oakes is the showrunner, writer, director, and executive producer. Alethea Jones directed two episodes and executive produces along with Adam Fishbach and Picturestart’s Samie Kim Falvey and Erik Feig. Temple Hill’s Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey are also involved as executive producers. Jamal Sims...
The series stars Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy Nakagawa, Marisa Davila as Jane Facciano, Cheyenne Wells as Olivia Valdovinos, and Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia Zdunowski. The cast also includes Shanel Bailey as Hazel, Madison Thompson as Susan, Johnathan Nieves as Richie, Jason Schmidt as Buddy, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper as Wally, and Jackie Hoffman as Asst. Principal McGee.
Annabel Oakes is the showrunner, writer, director, and executive producer. Alethea Jones directed two episodes and executive produces along with Adam Fishbach and Picturestart’s Samie Kim Falvey and Erik Feig. Temple Hill’s Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey are also involved as executive producers. Jamal Sims...
- 1/9/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Apparently, "Grease" is still the word at Paramount+ because an all-new show based on the hit stage musical and its beloved 1978 film adaptation is heading to the streaming service later this year after originally being set up at HBO Max in 2019. But rather than follow the star-crossed students made famous by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, the 10-episode series will focus on the origins of the Pink Ladies, the girl gang made up of Stockard Channing, Dinah Manoff, Jamie Donnelly, and Didi Conn in the first movie (and led by an up-and-coming Michelle Pfeiffer in the underrated sequel).
Titled "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies," this prequel will be set four years before the original story and follows the first members of the group that challenged the idea of what a woman should be like in the 1950s. And while we've seen images and cast announcements for the upcoming project in the past,...
Titled "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies," this prequel will be set four years before the original story and follows the first members of the group that challenged the idea of what a woman should be like in the 1950s. And while we've seen images and cast announcements for the upcoming project in the past,...
- 1/9/2023
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
Sound the bell because school is in session, and the original girl gang, the Pink Ladies, are ready “to do bad to be good!” Parmount+ dropped the Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies teaser trailer on Monday, marking the return of the Rydell High School’s peppy, prissy, and prodigious Pink Ladies. They’re here to rule the school and dance their way into your heart again in Paramount’s new series.
Set in the mid-50s, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies revolves around Jane (Marisa Davila), Olivia (Cheyenne Isabel Wells), Cynthia (Ari Notartomaso), and Nancy (Tricia Fukuhara). The story takes place four years before the original film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John and focuses on a group of outcast women who refuse to conform to society’s norms. Proudly displaying themes of feminism, diversity, and independence, the Pink Ladies strive for equality while busting sweet moves on the streets.
Set in the mid-50s, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies revolves around Jane (Marisa Davila), Olivia (Cheyenne Isabel Wells), Cynthia (Ari Notartomaso), and Nancy (Tricia Fukuhara). The story takes place four years before the original film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John and focuses on a group of outcast women who refuse to conform to society’s norms. Proudly displaying themes of feminism, diversity, and independence, the Pink Ladies strive for equality while busting sweet moves on the streets.
- 1/9/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Paramount+ is taking a trip back in time in the first teaser trailer for its upcoming series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (above). The musical comedy is set to premiere on April 6.
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies takes place four years before the original Grease; in 1954 before rock ‘n’ roll ruled, before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up, outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever.
The prequel series stars Marisa Davila as Jane, Cheyenne Isabel Wells as Olivia, Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia, Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy, Shanel Bailey as Hazel, Madison Thompson as Susan, Johnathan Nieves as Richie, Jason Schmidt as Buddy, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper as Wally and Jackie Hoffman as Asst. Principal McGee.
“Our characters will get to experience from a different lens and how those experiences overlap with others with a marginalized identity,...
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies takes place four years before the original Grease; in 1954 before rock ‘n’ roll ruled, before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up, outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever.
The prequel series stars Marisa Davila as Jane, Cheyenne Isabel Wells as Olivia, Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia, Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy, Shanel Bailey as Hazel, Madison Thompson as Susan, Johnathan Nieves as Richie, Jason Schmidt as Buddy, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper as Wally and Jackie Hoffman as Asst. Principal McGee.
“Our characters will get to experience from a different lens and how those experiences overlap with others with a marginalized identity,...
- 1/9/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount+ is thinking pink this spring, setting an April 6 release date for its Grease prequel series Rise of the Pink Ladies, TVLine has learned.
Set in 1954, exactly four years before the events of Grease, this musical comedy chronicles the girl gang’s untold origin story. “Before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever,” according to the official logline.
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Set in 1954, exactly four years before the events of Grease, this musical comedy chronicles the girl gang’s untold origin story. “Before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever,” according to the official logline.
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- 1/9/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” will debut on Paramount+ on Thursday, April 6 in the U.S. and Canada, Paramount announced on Monday at the Television Critics Association presentation.
In the teaser trailer for the series, which stars Marisa Davila, Cheyenne Isabel Wells, Tricia Fukuhara and Ari Notartomas, also dropped on Monday, we see the girls being advised by Jackie Hoffman’s assistant principal, “Be careful with whom you associate. A lady’s reputation is all she has.”
That advice goes unheeded, as the Pink Ladies decide, “Sometimes, you gotta be bad to do good,” before declaring, “Things are about to get wild.”
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The series, which is set in 1954, four years before the events of the 1978 film, is from writer, director and executive producer Annabel Oakes of “Atypical” and “Transparent,” who also serves as showrunner.
It will premiere on Friday,...
In the teaser trailer for the series, which stars Marisa Davila, Cheyenne Isabel Wells, Tricia Fukuhara and Ari Notartomas, also dropped on Monday, we see the girls being advised by Jackie Hoffman’s assistant principal, “Be careful with whom you associate. A lady’s reputation is all she has.”
That advice goes unheeded, as the Pink Ladies decide, “Sometimes, you gotta be bad to do good,” before declaring, “Things are about to get wild.”
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‘Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin’ Renewed for Season 2 at Peacock
The series, which is set in 1954, four years before the events of the 1978 film, is from writer, director and executive producer Annabel Oakes of “Atypical” and “Transparent,” who also serves as showrunner.
It will premiere on Friday,...
- 1/9/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
During its presentation at the Television Critics Association’s 2023 winter press tour, Paramount+ debuted new teaser art for the third and final season of “Star Trek: Picard,” which premieres on Feb. 16. During the panel about the series however, the team behind the series didn’t seem so sure that this would be the end.
“Who knows?” executive producer Alex Kurtzman said when asked about the ending of the series, with star Patrick Stewart saying that if the show could “maintain the work quality” of the first three seasons, he would be open to reappearing. He also noted that the storylines of the final season intentionally “leave doors open.”
The series stars Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard, who he played for seven seasons of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Jeri Ryan and Michelle Hurd also star.
“Star Trek: Picard” is...
“Who knows?” executive producer Alex Kurtzman said when asked about the ending of the series, with star Patrick Stewart saying that if the show could “maintain the work quality” of the first three seasons, he would be open to reappearing. He also noted that the storylines of the final season intentionally “leave doors open.”
The series stars Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard, who he played for seven seasons of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Jeri Ryan and Michelle Hurd also star.
“Star Trek: Picard” is...
- 1/9/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
As ABC gears up for Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast: A 30th Celebration,” producer Jon M. Chu has confirmed that the hybrid live-action will feature a tribute to Angela Lansbury, who died in October. Lansbury voiced Mrs. Potts in the original 1991 animated feature.
“We definitely do a nod to her for sure. How could we not pay tribute?” Chu says.
The filmmaker, who has begun filming on his two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked,” offered some more details on the special: “We have some great cameos in this. Paige O’Hara, the voice of the original Belle, has a cameo. Composer Alan Menken does a little appearance.”
The other surprises will have to wait until the special airs Thursday night.
Described as “part animated film, part live-action spectacle,” the celebration features over 400 costumes by Marina Toybina. Chu and the creatives behind the special spoke to Variety about what to expect from the production.
“We definitely do a nod to her for sure. How could we not pay tribute?” Chu says.
The filmmaker, who has begun filming on his two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked,” offered some more details on the special: “We have some great cameos in this. Paige O’Hara, the voice of the original Belle, has a cameo. Composer Alan Menken does a little appearance.”
The other surprises will have to wait until the special airs Thursday night.
Described as “part animated film, part live-action spectacle,” the celebration features over 400 costumes by Marina Toybina. Chu and the creatives behind the special spoke to Variety about what to expect from the production.
- 12/15/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Disney+ announced that new original special “Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl,” with an introduction by Lin-Manuel Miranda, will launch Wednesday, Dec. 28, on the streamer. The two-night concert event will take place at the Hollywood Bowl on November 11 and 12. The special comes from Disney Branded Television and will be produced by Fulwell 73 Productions.
The original voice cast of “Encanto” will reunite at the Bowl, including Stephanie Beatriz (as Mirabel), Adassa (as Dolores), Carolina Gaitán (as Pepa), Jessica Darrow (as Luisa), Diane Guerrero (as Isabela), Mauro Castillo (as Félix), Angie Cepeda (as Julieta) and Olga Merediz (as Abuela Alma). The event will also feature special guests, including Colombian stars Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda. The live-to-film concert experience, including an 80-person orchestra, 50 dancers and special effects, will center on the characters and songs of Disney Animation’s “Encanto.”
“Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl” will be directed by Chris Howe and Jamal Sims...
The original voice cast of “Encanto” will reunite at the Bowl, including Stephanie Beatriz (as Mirabel), Adassa (as Dolores), Carolina Gaitán (as Pepa), Jessica Darrow (as Luisa), Diane Guerrero (as Isabela), Mauro Castillo (as Félix), Angie Cepeda (as Julieta) and Olga Merediz (as Abuela Alma). The event will also feature special guests, including Colombian stars Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda. The live-to-film concert experience, including an 80-person orchestra, 50 dancers and special effects, will center on the characters and songs of Disney Animation’s “Encanto.”
“Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl” will be directed by Chris Howe and Jamal Sims...
- 11/1/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
The Hollywood Bowl can be a magical place. Set in the Hollywood Hills, this giant amphitheater that opened in 1929 seats 17,500 people. They host countless musical acts, but one of the big draws is when a live orchestra plays along with a popular film. The LA Philharmonic recently performed alongside an "Amadeus" showing, and "The Nightmare Before Christmas" with live music is one of the venue's hottest tickets. Now Disney is bringing the Academy Award-winning film "Encanto" to the Bowl with the original voice cast.
Not everyone can get to Los Angeles, of course, but Disney+ subscribers will be able to stream the special. The concert will happen over two nights on November 11 and 12, 2022, and will be available to stream at the end of the year.
That's not a bad deal! As cool as the event space is, this means you won't have to deal with the insane traffic, parking nightmares...
Not everyone can get to Los Angeles, of course, but Disney+ subscribers will be able to stream the special. The concert will happen over two nights on November 11 and 12, 2022, and will be available to stream at the end of the year.
That's not a bad deal! As cool as the event space is, this means you won't have to deal with the insane traffic, parking nightmares...
- 10/28/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Martin Short and Shania Twain are in final talks to join ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast” special.
Sources tell Variety that Short would play Lumière while Twain will take on the role of Mrs. Potts in “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.”
The news comes just days after Variety exclusively reported that David Alan Grier will play the role of Cogsworth in the production. Previously announced cast members include Oscar winner H.E.R. as Belle, Grammy winner Josh Groban as Beast and Joshua Henry as Gaston. Egot legend Rita Moreno will serve as the show’s narrator in the live-action/animated hybrid production.
The Hamish Hamilton-directed special will be filmed live and feature never-before-seen musical performances. Jamal Sims is serving as executive producer and choreographer. Set design is by Julio Himede with costumes by Marina Toybina (“The Masked Singer”).
Jon M. Chu is executive producing the special, which is...
Sources tell Variety that Short would play Lumière while Twain will take on the role of Mrs. Potts in “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.”
The news comes just days after Variety exclusively reported that David Alan Grier will play the role of Cogsworth in the production. Previously announced cast members include Oscar winner H.E.R. as Belle, Grammy winner Josh Groban as Beast and Joshua Henry as Gaston. Egot legend Rita Moreno will serve as the show’s narrator in the live-action/animated hybrid production.
The Hamish Hamilton-directed special will be filmed live and feature never-before-seen musical performances. Jamal Sims is serving as executive producer and choreographer. Set design is by Julio Himede with costumes by Marina Toybina (“The Masked Singer”).
Jon M. Chu is executive producing the special, which is...
- 9/22/2022
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
David Alan Grier is joining the cast of ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.”
The Tony winner will play Cogsworth in the star-studded production, according to sources. Previously announced cast members include Oscar winner H.E.R. as Belle, Josh Groban as Beast and Joshua Henry as Gaston. Rita Moreno will serve as the show’s narrator in the live-action/animated hybrid production.
The special, to be directed by Hamish Hamilton, will be recorded live and feature never-before-seen musical performances. Jamal Sims is serving as executive producer and choreographer. Set design is by Julio Himede with costumes by Marina Toybina (“The Masked Singer”).
Jon M. Chu will executive produce the special. “When the animated movie came out, I watched it multiple times in the first weekend,” Chu said when the project was announced in April. “It showed me the outer limits of what animated artists and storytellers could achieve,...
The Tony winner will play Cogsworth in the star-studded production, according to sources. Previously announced cast members include Oscar winner H.E.R. as Belle, Josh Groban as Beast and Joshua Henry as Gaston. Rita Moreno will serve as the show’s narrator in the live-action/animated hybrid production.
The special, to be directed by Hamish Hamilton, will be recorded live and feature never-before-seen musical performances. Jamal Sims is serving as executive producer and choreographer. Set design is by Julio Himede with costumes by Marina Toybina (“The Masked Singer”).
Jon M. Chu will executive produce the special. “When the animated movie came out, I watched it multiple times in the first weekend,” Chu said when the project was announced in April. “It showed me the outer limits of what animated artists and storytellers could achieve,...
- 9/20/2022
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Josh Groban, Joshua Henry and Rita Moreno will star in ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast 30th Anniversary Special,” Variety can exclusively reveal.
Groban, who recorded the original song “Evermore” for the 2017 “Beauty and the Beast” film, will play Beast. Henry, who recently starred on Broadway’s “Into the Woods,” will play Gaston. Moreno will serve as the show’s narrator, guiding viewers along the classically enchanting tale. As previously announced, Grammy winner H.E.R. will play Belle in the live-action/animated hybrid.
The casting news was announced Friday at the D23 Expo’s “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” panel, moderated by Variety’s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay.
The special will be recorded live and feature never-before-seen musical performances. Jamal Sims is doing double duty as executive producer and choreographer. Sets will be designed by Julio Himede, and “The Masked Singer” costume designer Marina Toybina will recreate Belle’s famous yellow gown,...
Groban, who recorded the original song “Evermore” for the 2017 “Beauty and the Beast” film, will play Beast. Henry, who recently starred on Broadway’s “Into the Woods,” will play Gaston. Moreno will serve as the show’s narrator, guiding viewers along the classically enchanting tale. As previously announced, Grammy winner H.E.R. will play Belle in the live-action/animated hybrid.
The casting news was announced Friday at the D23 Expo’s “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” panel, moderated by Variety’s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay.
The special will be recorded live and feature never-before-seen musical performances. Jamal Sims is doing double duty as executive producer and choreographer. Sets will be designed by Julio Himede, and “The Masked Singer” costume designer Marina Toybina will recreate Belle’s famous yellow gown,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
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