Latest Rob Marshall News
Renee Zellweger Was Terrified Of Singing In Chicago
Renee Zellweger was "very afraid" of singing in 'Chicago'.The Oscar-winning actress starred in the 2002 musical film alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones but director Rob Marshall has recalled how she was frightened of showcasing her vocals on...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 January 2023
Rob Marshall Had 'No Agenda' In Casting For The Little Mermaid
Rob Marshall had "no agenda" when casting Halle Bailey in 'The Little Mermaid'.The 62-year-old director is helming the live-action take on Disney's animated classic and explained that he and the crew auditioned "every ethnicity" before...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 December 2022
Javier Bardem Struggled With Voice In Being The Ricardos
Javier Bardem admits that it was difficult to master Desi Arnaz's voice in 'Being the Ricardos'.The 52-year-old actor stars alongside Nicole Kidman in the new movie – which documents the complex marriage between 'I Love...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 December 2021
Jessica Alexander Joins The Little Mermaid Cast
Jessica Alexander has joined the cast of 'The Little Mermaid'.The 21-year-old star will star in Disney's live-action remake of the classic 1989 animated movie.Jessica has boarded a cast that includes Halle Bailey as Ariel, the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 March 2021
Noma Dumezweni Joins The Little Mermaid Cast
Noma Dumezweni has joined the cast of 'The Little Mermaid'.The 51-year-old actress will feature in an as-yet unknown role in the live-action remake of the classic 1989 animated Disney movie.Noma – who was recently seen...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 January 2021
New Mary Poppins Movie Won't Be A Remake
Disney's new 'Mary Poppins' movie won't be a remake of the 1964 original.Director Rob Marshall has revealed the plot of the much-discussed new movie is based on the books by P.L. Travers, but will be...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2015
Emily Blunt 'Offered Mary Poppins Role'
Emily Blunt has reportedly been offered the role of Mary Poppins in the Disney remake.The 32-year-old actress - whose previous film credits include 'Into The Woods' and 'The Devil Wears Prada' - is wanted by...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 September 2015
New Mary Poppins Movie Musical In The Works
Like the original 1964 film starring Julie Andrews, the new instalment will be adapted from author P.L. Travers' children's book series, and will be set 20 years after the classic movie - in...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 September 2015
Disney Are Making A New ‘Mary Poppins’ Film, Set 20 Years After The Original
Disney are planning to make a new Mary Poppins film. The upcoming film will not be a remake of the much beloved original but will take place 20 years later when the magical nanny has...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 September 2015
Rob Marshall To Direct Mary Poppins Reboot?
Rob Marshall could be set to direct Disney's 'Mary Poppins' reboot.The 'Into the Woods' filmmaker has agreed to team up with the studio once again to work on its planned remake of the classic 1964...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 September 2015
Anna Kendrick On 'Into The Woods' Role: I'm An Emotional Accountant
There's no question that Anna Kendrick has re-invented the character of Cinderella for fairytale musical 'Into The Woods', and while it has drawn both criticism and praise, she herself is grateful to have had the...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 December 2014
Meryl Streep: I Learned About 'Into The Woods' Character Through Costume
Meryl Streep didn't have the most comfortable costumes on the set of 'Into The Woods', playing the wicked witch who leads everyone to their fate - but she admits that her character couldn't have been...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 December 2014
Chris Pine Compares 'Into The Woods' Co-star Anna Kendrick To A Martial Artist
Chris Pine likens seeing 'Into The Woods' co-star Anna Kendrick singing to 'watching a martial artist', as he admits that the musical task for the production of the film was nowhere near as simple as...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 December 2014
Johnny Depp 'Daunted' By Into The Woods Role
There's an enormous buzz surrounding Rob Marshall and Stephen Sondheim's stage to film musical 'Into The Woods' with it's spectacular ensemble cast and vibrant setting, but even a super A lister like Johnny Depp couldn't...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 November 2014
James Corden Thought Meryl Streep Would 'Die'
James Corden thought Meryl Streep was going to ''die'' when they filmed 'Into the Woods'.The 36-year-old actor admits he couldn't help but worry about his own future when his veteran co-star caught her shoe on...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 November 2014
At Early Screening, "Into The Woods" Screen Adaptation Already Gathering Oscar Buzz
We’ve all been waiting for a film version of Into the Woods for approximately forever now and who better to play the beloved part of the witch than God... sorry, I meant Meryl Streep. Not...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 November 2014
Will Stephen Sondheim Bring Fairytale Musical 'Into The Woods' An Oscar?
Fairytale adaptations are gaining some serious popularity at the moment, while musicals on the big screen continue to be award magnets, put those two together and add an incredible ensemble cast and you have Rob...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 October 2014
Michelle Williams Feels Like A Baby
Michelle Williams feels like a ''baby'' at 'Cabaret' rehearsals.The 33-year-old actress is to make her Broadway debut in a revival of the production - in which she will play 19-year-old Sally Bowles - and admits...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 February 2014
Two More Join Disney's Into The Woods
Disney's 'Into the Woods' has added Tammy Blanchard and Billy Magnussen to its cast.The Tony Award-nominated stage actress and 'Nightcrawler' actor will join the eagerly anticipated film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's hit...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2013
Emily Blunt Heading Into The Woods?
Emily Blunt could be heading 'Into The Woods'.The British actress is close to signing a deal to star alongside Johnny Depp and Meryl Streep in Rob Marshall's new musical movie for Disney.The 'Looper' star would...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 May 2013
Johnny Depp To Star In The Grand Budapest Hotel
Johnny Depp is to star in Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'.The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor has been confirmed for Wes Anderson's upcoming indie movie, and the plot is currently under wraps.The 'Darjeeling Limited'...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 July 2012
Rob Marshall Brands Johnny Depp The 'Great Star' Of His Generation
Director Rob Marshall has heaped praise on Johnny Depp after the pair worked together on the recent Pirates Of The Caribbean film, insisting he'll be long remembered as one of Hollywood's greatest stars.Marshall worked with...
By WENN on 31 May 2011
Fifth Pirates Of The Caribbean Movie Written
Johnny Depp has not yet signed up to the fifth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie. Screenwriter Terry Rossio has entered his first draft of the film - without Ted Elliot, who wrote the first four...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 May 2011
Penelope Cruz Honored On Walk Of Fame
Penelope Cruz is set be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today (1st April 2011).The Spanish actress and star of 'Vanilla Sky' and 'Blow', will receive the 2,436th star on the...
By WENN on 01 April 2011
Penelope Cruz To Receive Walk Of Fame Star
Penelope Cruz is to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The 36-year-old beauty - who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2009 for her role as Maria Elena in 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 March 2011
Johnny Depp: 'Fans Owed Fourth Pirates Film'
Johnny Depp felt he "owed" fans a fourth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie.The second and third films in the swashbuckling franchise were heavily criticised on release, but the actor - who plays lead character Captain...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 January 2011
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