Oscar Party List 2013: The Shindigs, From Intimate to Sprawling
As of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, the voting is over. The wave that started with questions over champagne at Cannes, morphed into awards whispers in Telluride, cocktail chatter in Toronto and full-scale...
View ArticleCasts of ‘Les Miz,’ ‘Chicago,’ ‘Dreamgirls’ Set for Oscars’ Musical Tribute
This year's Oscars broadcast will go heavy on the jazz hands. The producers of the telecast have lined up a list of big names for their tribute to "Chicago," "Dreamgirls," "Les Misérables" and other...
View ArticleOscars Producers Promise Singing and Dancing – But Don’t Ask About Show Length
At the end of the year, Academy Awards show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will produce a live, televised version of the musical "The Sound of Music." But before that, they've got the Oscars to...
View ArticlePartying Down During Oscar’s Walk-Up Week (Photos)
The scene at the Spirit Awards, where the cocktails kicked off at 11:00 AM. It was a liquid brunch of Jameson, beers, and Brancott Estate wines for many. Related stories from TheWrap:AMPAS Drops '85th...
View ArticleWith 6 $100 Million Nominees, Oscar’s Slate Is One of the Richest Ever
When “Silver Linings Playbook” crossed the $100 million mark at the box office this week, the David O. Russell film became the sixth of the nine current Best Picture nominees to reach that milestone....
View Article10 Secrets of the Oscar Envelope: ‘It’s Engineered like a German Car’
(See TheWrap's Complete Oscars Coverage) Marc Friedland designs the Oscars' envelope and the “winners’ cards” that are put inside and opened live on-air. Touched only by this year’s presenters like...
View Article‘The Hobbit’ Debuts With $17.8M at China Box Office
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” has opened to an impressive $17.8 million in China, distributor Warner Bros. said Sunday, and it is bearing down on $1 billion at the global box office. The official...
View ArticleAnne Hathaway Wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ‘Les Miserables’
Anne Hathaway won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress on Sunday for her work as a poverty stricken mother driven to prostitution in "Les Miserables." It is Hathaway's first Oscar. She was...
View ArticleOscars 2013: Inside the After-Parties (Photos)
For all the lore about the late Swifty Lazar’s iron-fisted control over his Oscar night viewing party — he reportedly forced guests to stay in their assigned seats and watch the show attentively at his...
View Article5 Things We Want to Know About That Oscar Show
What was that? The 85th Academy Awards — I know the producers opted to just call it “The Oscars,” but it really was the 85th Academy Awards — ended an unusual awards season with an unusual show. Seth...
View ArticleOscars: Idina Menzel Performing ‘Let it Go’ From ‘Frozen’
Idina Menzel will perform “Let it Go,” the Oscar-nominated anthem from “Frozen,” at the Academy Awards next month. The Tony-winner joins a line-up of performers that includes Pharrell Williams, who...
View ArticleDirector Stephen Chow Wants to Work With Anne Hathaway, Dishes on Perfect...
Stephen Chow conquered the Chinese box office last year with “Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons,” which became his country’s top grossing film. While he has no plans of abandoning China for...
View ArticleChanning Tatum, Mila Kunis Reclaim Earth in New ‘Jupiter Ascending’ Trailer...
Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis are Earth’s last hope in a new “Jupiter Ascending” trailer. The upcoming science fiction adventure from directors Lana and Andy Wachowski (“The Matrix”) focuses on a...
View ArticleAnne Hathaway Sings Broadway Version of Snoop Dogg’s ‘Gin and Juice’ with...
No, you’re not dreaming a dream: That, indeed, is Anne Hathaway hitting the high note on a show tunes version of Kendrick Lamar’s “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe.” On Tuesday, the Oscar-winner became latest...
View ArticleTelemundo, mun2 Announce New Music Competition, Telenovelas at Upfront
Telemundo and its companion channel mun2 unveiled their upcoming slate of new programs at its upfront presentation in New York on Tuesday, including the music competition “Yo Soy El Artista” and a host...
View ArticleHollywood’s Come-to-Jesus Moment: Inside the Latest Rise of Faith-Driven Movies
Hollywood worships at the altar of the box office, and the success this year of religious themed-movies has led to a sort of come-to-Jesus moment for studios and reporters alike — as well as a rush by...
View ArticleWhy Clint Eastwood’s ‘Jersey Boys’ Failed to Hit a High Note
“Jersey Boys,” the Clint Eastwood-directed movie adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, was never going to be “Mamma Mia,” “Les Miserables” “or “Grease.” But the soft $13.5 million that...
View ArticleUniversal Pictures’ David Kosse Named Head of UK’s Film4
Universal Pictures’ David Kosse has joined the UK’s Channel 4 as director of its feature filmmaking division, Film4. Kosse, who has been Universal Pictures’s president of International since 2009, and...
View ArticleJennifer Aniston, Shailene Woodley Thrust Onto Oscar Campaign Trail in...
You won’t find Jennifer Aniston and Shailene Woodley at the top of any Oscar prediction polls these days, but you could find the two actresses meeting voters along the awards circuit this week. There’s...
View ArticleAngelina Jolie’s ‘Unbroken,’ ‘Into the Woods’ Explode at Christmas Day Box...
The Angelina Jolie-directed “Unbroken” and Disney’s musical “Into the Woods” led the way Thursday, as moviegoers turned out in force on a busy Christmas Day that reversed a weeks-long slump at box...
View ArticleJennifer Lawrence, Eddie Redmayne Bond Over ‘The Real Housewives’ and ‘The...
Jennifer Lawrence and “Theory of Everything” star Eddie Redmayne have more in common than the Golden Globe Awards decorating their home — they love watching “shitty reality TV,” especially “The Real...
View Article‘Flash’ Star Andy Mientus on Battling Grant Gustin, Why Pied Piper Is Unique...
Sonic supervillain Pied Piper aka Hartley Rathaway finally makes his debut Tuesday on CW’s “The Flash” in the form of Andy Mientus, and the actor couldn’t be more psyched to be facing off against...
View ArticleAnne Hathaway Rides a ‘Wrecking Ball,’ Emily Blunt Channels Janis Joplin in...
(Spoiler alert: Please do not read if you’ve not watched Thursday’s episode of “Lip Sync Battle”) “Devil Wears Prada” rivals Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt were reunited on Thursday night — and this...
View ArticleFirst Look Alicia Vikander, Domhnall Gleeson’s Interview Cover for ‘New...
“Ex Machina” star and undeniable Hollywood “It” girl Alicia Vikander stars on one of three new covers of Interview magazine touting “Hollywood’s New Heavies,” in TheWrap’s exclusive first look. Two...
View Article‘Les Miserables': BBC, Weinstein Team Up for 6-Part TV Adaptation
“Les Miserables” is headed to the small-screen, thanks to the BBC, Weinsteins and screenwriter Andrew Davies. The new six-part, six-hour adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel “Les Mis” will be a...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Haters’ Guide to Everything Else on TV Sunday, From Puppy Bowl to...
If you’re one of the few .00001 percent who won’t be watching the Super Bowl LI on Sunday with the rest of the ENTIRE world, don’t feel too bad … we’ve got you covered with other dope programs to...
View Article11 Most ‘Hair-Raising’ Movie Moments, From ‘There’s Something About Mary’ to...
Some of the most iconic hair fashion statements of all time are movie hair. Cher Horowitz in “Clueless.” Holly Golightly in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” David Bowie’s hair in “Labyrinth.” The list goes...
View ArticleThe Alaskan Blockbuster Store John Oliver Gave Russell Crowe’s Jockstrap to...
Two of the last Blockbusters in America are closing, and with them, so are Alaskans’ chances to see a jockstrap once worn by actor Russell Crowe. The leather groin protector was actually a movie prop...
View Article‘Les Miserables': Watch the Trailer for PBS Adaptation Starring Dominic West...
PBS has released a new trailer for the latest adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic “Les Miserables” showcasing the new take on the familiar story of bread thief Jean Valjean. The six-part limited series...
View ArticleDavid Oyelowo Explains How His New ‘Les Miserables’ Speaks to the ‘Prison...
David Oyelowo says his new take on “Les Miserables” for PBS’ “Masterpiece,” based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel, didn’t need to struggle for relevancy. Oyelowo plays the relentless Inspector Javert, who...
View ArticleCannes Report, Day 2: ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘Bacurau’ Start Strong, John...
After Cannes’ opening night film “The Dead Don’t Die” got the festival off to a somewhat slow start with mixed reviews, Wednesday’s two debuts, “Les Misérables” and “Bacurau,” proved that this year’s...
View ArticleAmazon Studios Buys ‘Les Misérables’ For $1.5 Million Following Cannes Premiere
Amazon Studios on Friday acquired U.S. rights to writer and director Ladj Ly’s “Les Misérables,” following the film’s world premiere at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. “Les Misérables” is Ly’s first...
View Article17 Top-Grossing Broadway Musicals of All Time From ‘Hamilton’ to ‘The Lion...
17 Top-Grossing Broadway Shows of All Time From ‘Hairspray’ to ‘The Lion King’ with grosses through June 2019.
View Article‘Crosswalk the Musical’ Does ‘Les Misérables,’ and James Corden Makes an Ass...
Paris is the City of Light (or “Lights,” depending on your translation of choice), so James Corden decided to have a little fun at the red ones. On Wednesday’s “Late Late Show,” Corden imported his...
View Article‘Les Miserables’ Film Review: Socially Minded Thriller Breathes New Life Into...
Last July, the city of Paris echoed with cries of joy as thousands upon thousands took to the streets to celebrate their country’s World Cup victory over Croatia. The moment of social unity did not...
View Article‘Les Misérables’ Director Ladj Ly on Gritty Paris Drama’s Real-Life Inspirations
When French director Ladj Ly was 17 years old, he bought a camera and began to document interactions with the police in his neighborhood of Montfermeil in Paris, eventually capturing a real incident of...
View Article‘Les Miserables’ Director Says Things Haven’t Changed Much Since Victor...
“Les Miserables” has made a lot of money for a lot of people since Victor Hugo wrote it in the French suburb of Montfermeil in 1862: book publishers, filmmakers and Broadway producers for starters. But...
View Article‘The Favourite’ Dominates at the European Film Awards
Eleven months after receiving 10 Academy Award nominations, Yorgos Lanthimos’ black comedy “The Favourite” dominated the European Film Awards on Saturday night in Berlin, winning four awards including...
View Article‘Les Miserables’ Director Ladj Ly on How Little Paris Has Changed Since...
“Les Miserables” has made a lot of money for a lot of people since Victor Hugo wrote it in the French suburb of Montfermeil in 1862: book publishers, filmmakers and Broadway producers for starters. But...
View ArticleRoman Polanski Draws Protests, Wins Prizes at Stormy Cesar Awards
The stormiest and most beleaguered Cesar Awards ever took place in Paris on Friday, with “Les Miserables” being named 2019’s best French film while protesters lined the streets outside the Salle Pleyel...
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