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Geek Tyrant
2 days ago
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- Geek Tyrant
Musical Series Based on Cinderella's Godparents in the Works at Disney+ With Jennifer Lopez Producing — GeekTyrant
A musical limited series based on Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella has landed at Disney+, from Skydance Television, Concord Originals and Nuyorican. The project is in development, and it's reported that the story is from the perspective of the fairy godparents. The series is being written by Rachel Shukert, who is attached as EP and showrunner. The UTA repped Shukert is an EP on Hulu's Nine Perfect Strangers , as well as an EP on the streamer's Handmaid's Tale , and the showrunner of Netflix's The Baby-Sitters Club . In addition to Shukert, Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina for Nuyorican Productions; Sophia Dilley, EVP of Concord Originals and Co-President of RKO, and former Concord CEO, Scott Pascucci; and Bill Bost will also executive produce. Skydance Television has a pact with Concord to develop a slate of original projects on the latter's vast catalog of musicals which includes Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, and a modern-day adaptation of Oklahoma! from John Lee Hancock and Bekah Brunstetter. Cinderella is one of Rodgers & Hammerstein's most popular titles. It was originally written for television, debuting in 1957 with Julie Andrews in the lead. The TV movie was nominated for an Emmy Award for her performance. More than 100 million viewers saw the broadcast. Cinderella was re-made for TV in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren in the title role with Ginger Rogers and Walter Pidgeon as the King and Queen, and Celeste Holm as the Fairy Godmother. A further television remake followed in 1997 with Brandy as Cinderella, Whitney Houston as the Fairy Godmother, Bernadette Peters as the Stepmother, Whoopi Goldberg as the Queen, and Jason Alexander as Lionel. via: Deadline
Metro
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The King and I actress and beauty pageant star Maureen Hingert dies aged 88
The King and I actress Maureen Hingert has died from health complications at the age of 88. The Sri Lankan star, who was best known for the 1956 Walter Lang musical, died on Sunday (June 29). Hingert's daughter Marisa Zamparelli confirmed the former Miss Universe runner-up died of liver failure at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California. 'It was a beautiful and peaceful passing,' Zamparelli told The Hollywood Reporter. A classic of the Hollywood Golden Age, The King and I was adapted from the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical of the same name and earned nine nominations at the Oscars, winning five. Hingert starred as the royal wife alongside the likes of Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner – who won the Best Actor Academy Award – and Rita Moreno. Hingert was born in Colombo, Ceylon on January 9, 1937 and appeared in two films made in her home country: Circus Girl and the Elizabeth Taylor-starring Elephant Walk, both released in 1954. After she was crowned Miss Ceylon (the country now called Sri Lanka) in 1955, she went on to compete in the first Miss Universe pageant to be televised. As an 18-year-old, she became the first Ceylonese contestant to win an award at the competition when she finished second runner-up. After the Miss Universe pageant, Hingert secured a contract at Universal Studios as well as a role in Pillars of the Sky, a Western starring where she starred alongside Jeff Chandler and Dorothy Malone. Hingert went on to act in The King and I, as well as filling out her IMDb with credits in Westerns including 1958's Gun Fever and 1959's Gunmen From Laredo. More Trending In 1958, Hingert married Mario Armond Zamparelli, a designer who was largely known for his work with business magnate, aerospace engineer and occasional film producer Howard Hughes. Zamparelli was the Chief Executive Designer of Hughes' business empire. Hingert and Zamparelli had three children together, including Marisa who shared a statement when her mother died. Their two other daughters Gina Zamparelli and Andrea Zamparelli respectively died in 2018 and 2009. The couple divorced in 1970, after which Hingert remarried William J Ballard, who died in 2012. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Star Trek actor Peter-Henry Schroeder dies aged 90 MORE: BBC Play School presenter Donald Macdonald dies aged 86 MORE: Tulisa announces death of musician dad Steve Contostavlos in heartbreaking tribute
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reba McEntire Shocks Fans in Resurfaced Video of 'Spectacular' Performance
Reba McEntire Shocks Fans in Resurfaced Video of 'Spectacular' Performance originally appeared on Parade. Reba McEntire can do it all. In a throwback video recently posted by legendary musical theater duo Rogers and Hammerstein, the star known for her country hits, is seen belting out a song from "South Pacific" — a change of pace that wowed fans in the comments. "Twenty years ago, a one-night-only concert version of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific was presented at @CarnegieHall, starring @Reba McEntire as Nellie Forbush!" video's caption read. And fans couldn't help but flood the post's comments with praise for the iconic singer. "I'm truly amazed how effortlessly she floats among The Grand Ole Opry, TV sit-coms, AND Broadway—as if each were designed for her!" one commenter wrote. "This woman could sing a phone book!! Love you Reba," chimed perhaps one of most special comments came from Melissa Peterman who starred along side the music legend in her eponymous show "Reba," who also mentioned that she was in the audience that night. "I WAS there!!!" she wrote. "It was spectacular!!!!" The concert version of the 1949 musical also starred Alec Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell. A recording of the show is available to stream on most music platforms. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Reba McEntire Shocks Fans in Resurfaced Video of 'Spectacular' Performance first appeared on Parade on Jun 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Wales Online
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill return to Doctor Who for docu-series
Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill return to Doctor Who for docu-series They will celebrate 20 years since Doctor Who's Cardiff-based revival by taking part in a special episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed Karen Gillan attends Marvel Studios "Thor: Love and Thunder" Los Angeles Premiere Doctor Who stars Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill will return to look behind the scenes of the long-running science fiction show as part of a docu-series. They will celebrate 20 years since Doctor Who's Cardiff-based revival by taking part in a special episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed, a series that delves into the BBC show. Scottish actress Gillan and English actor Darvill portrayed Amy Pond and Rory Williams, who were the companions when The Crown and House Of The Dragon star Matt Smith was the 11th Doctor in the 2010s. Since leaving the show, Darvill has won an Olivier Award for his turn as Curly McLain in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! and Gillan has been in the blockbuster franchises Guardians Of The Galaxy and Jumanji. She played Amy as a policewoman kissagram who met the Doctor when she was a small child, and remained on the show for two series alongside Birmingham-born Darvill as her panicky husband. The hour-long episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed will also see other iterations of the Doctor past and present – including Ncuti Gatwa, who currently plays the 15th Doctor, David Tennant, who has been the 10th and 14th Doctor, and Jodie Whittaker, who played the 13th Doctor – discuss the series. Also appearing will be people who are and have portrayed companions such as Varada Sethu, who is in the current series with Gatwa, Billie Piper and Mandip Gill, along with current and former showrunners Steven Moffat, Chris Chibnall and Russell T Davies. Presenter Steffan Powell promises "secrets" from the show by talking with former production designer Edward Thomas and costume designer Ray Holman, as well as unpacking what Wales has brought to the programme since it was revived in 2005. Since the time-travelling series was brought back two decades ago, after being on pause since the 1990s, Christopher Eccleston played the ninth Doctor for one season, before Tennant took on the role and continued for a spell with Piper playing his companion, Rose Tyler. Article continues below Gatwa has played the Time Lord across two series since fellow Scottish actor Tennant bi-generated in 2023. His character is set to have a "high-stakes showdown" in his latest season's finale The Reality War on Saturday. The episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed will land on Saturday June 7 at 6am on BBC iPlayer, and will air on BBC One Wales and BBC Three later that day.
North Wales Chronicle
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill return to Doctor Who for docu-series
They will celebrate 20 years since Doctor Who's Cardiff-based revival by taking part in a special episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed, a series that delves into the BBC show. Scottish actress Gillan and English actor Darvill portrayed Amy Pond and Rory Williams, who were the companions when The Crown and House Of The Dragon star Matt Smith was the 11th Doctor in the 2010s. Doctor Who stars Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill. (Ben Birchall/PA) Since leaving the show, Darvill has won an Olivier Award for his turn as Curly McLain in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! and Gillan has been in the blockbuster franchises Guardians Of The Galaxy and Jumanji. She played Amy as a policewoman kissagram who met the Doctor when she was a small child, and remained on the show for two series alongside Birmingham-born Darvill as her panicky husband. The hour-long episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed will also see other iterations of the Doctor past and present – including Ncuti Gatwa, who currently plays the 15th Doctor, David Tennant, who has been the 10th and 14th Doctor, and Jodie Whittaker, who played the 13th Doctor – discuss the series. Also appearing will be people who are and have portrayed companions such as Varada Sethu, who is in the current series with Gatwa, Billie Piper and Mandip Gill, along with current and former showrunners Steven Moffat, Chris Chibnall and Russell T Davies. Ncuti Gatwa (Ian West/PA) Presenter Steffan Powell promises 'secrets' from the show by talking with former production designer Edward Thomas and costume designer Ray Holman, as well as unpacking what Wales has brought to the programme since it was revived in 2005. Since the time-travelling series was brought back two decades ago, after being on pause since the 1990s, Christopher Eccleston played the ninth Doctor for one season, before Tennant took on the role and continued for a spell with Piper playing his companion, Rose Tyler. Gatwa has played the Time Lord across two series since fellow Scottish actor Tennant bi-generated in 2023. His character is set to have a 'high-stakes showdown' in his latest season's finale The Reality War on Saturday. The episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed will land on Saturday June 7 at 6am on BBC iPlayer, and will air on BBC One Wales and BBC Three later that day.
