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Monday, December 9, 2024

Hollywood's Top Dealmakers of 2024 by Caitlin Huston

The most impactful and intriguing mergers and acquisitions that reshaped the industry this year " and the executives, reps and lawyers who made them happen.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:05AM[SHARE]
Thursday, December 5, 2024

New Musical 'Swept Away' Sets Broadway Closing Dates After Short Run by Caitlin Huston

The show will end its run at the Longacre Theater on Dec. 15, after opening Nov. 19.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:12PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, December 4, 2024

T.R. Knight, Alex Breaux, Gabrielle Nevaeh Cast in 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The play, set to open on Broadway in April, is set up as a prequel to the events in the Netflix series.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:00PM[SHARE]

'Stereophonic' Settles Lawsuit With Fleetwood Mac Producer by Caitlin Huston

In the initial suit, Ken Caillat and his co-author Steven Stiefel alleged that the script of 'Stereophonic' used copyrighted material from their 2012 book.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:43AM[SHARE]

Taylor Swift, Joe Rogan, Alex Cooper Top Spotify's 2024 Wrapped Lists by Caitlin Huston

This is the fifth consecutive year The Joe Rogan Experience has been the top podcast on Spotify.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Broadway Box Office: 'Wicked' Leads Biggest Thanksgiving On Record by Caitlin Huston

As the film hits, the live show was the highest grossing title of the week, but a number of shows made close to $3 million.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:09PM[SHARE]

Oprah Launches New Podcast Series Featuring Book Club Authors by Caitlin Huston

'The Oprah Podcast' debuts Dec. 3 with a conversation with author Claire Keegan about 'Small Things Like These.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:07AM[SHARE]

Betty Gilpin Taking Over Lead Role in 'Oh, Mary!' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Gilpin will play Mary Todd Lincoln, taking on the part from the show's creator, Cole Escola.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, December 2, 2024

Jason Laks Named President of the Broadway League by Caitlin Huston

Laks had been operating in the role on an interim basis since February.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:51PM[SHARE]

Harvey Weinstein Returns to Hospital For "Emergent Treatment" As Rep Confirms Leukemia Diagnosis by Caitlin Huston

Weinstein received an "alarming blood test result," according to his attorney.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:41PM[SHARE]
Friday, November 29, 2024

Kit Connor on 'Romeo+Juliet' and Making "Ballsy" Career Decisions by Caitlin Huston

The 'Heartstopper' breakout on playing Romeo on Broadway and what he hopes to do next.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:07PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Sean "Diddy" Combs Bail Denied Bail After Third Try by Caitlin Huston

The court has rebuffed Combs' bids for bail two other times.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:05PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Broadway Box Office: 'Gypsy,' Starring Audra McDonald, Gets a Strong Start by Caitlin Huston

Meanwhile, new musical 'Tammy Faye,' which announced its impending closing, played to its lowest capacity yet last week.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:01PM[SHARE]
Monday, November 25, 2024

'Saving Private Ryan' Actor Barry Pepper Signs With Paradigm by Caitlin Huston

Pepper most recently starred opposite Sam Neill in the crime thriller feature 'Bring Him to Me.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:00PM[SHARE]

'Oh, Mary!' Recoups $4.5 Million Broadway Investment by Caitlin Huston

The comedy has also attracted celebrity guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama and Valerie Jarrett on Saturday.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, November 21, 2024

Elton John Has Moved On (Sort of) by Caitlin Huston

In a far more zen place, the pop icon is the subject of a new documentary made by his husband.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:00PM[SHARE]

Hearst Magazines Hit By Layoffs by Caitlin Huston

The company is home to more than 25 brands in the U.S. including Elle, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar and Town & Country.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:02PM[SHARE]

Jeremy Jordan Will Star in 'Floyd Collins' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The musical features a book by Tina Landau, with music and lyrics by Adam Guettel.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:30AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 20, 2024

'Bad Sisters' Creator Sharon Horgan on Why That Season 2 Death Had to Happen by Caitlin Huston

"It felt like a brutal thing to do, but it felt right for the story," Horgan tells The Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:00PM[SHARE]

Next Gen 2024: 35 Rising Hollywood Executives Under 35  by Caitlin Huston

THR's 31st annual tally of the most ambitious up-and-comers in the industry.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:30AM[SHARE]

Next Gen Talent 2024: The 10 Hottest Young Stars in Hollywood by Caitlin Huston

From Netflix-turned-Broadway sensation Kit Connor to DC newcomer Aaron Pierre, meet the young stars climbing everyone's call sheet.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:30AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

'Tammy Faye' Musical to Close On Broadway in December by Caitlin Huston

The new musical features music by Elton John, who is also a producer on the show.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:51PM[SHARE]

Broadway Box Office: 'Sunset Blvd.' Keeps Rising, As New Musicals Try to Build Momentum by Caitlin Huston

New musical 'Maybe Happy Ending'; increased its grosses total by just over $160,000 compared to last week.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:04PM[SHARE]

Amazon Music to Include Free Audiobooks From Audible by Caitlin Huston

Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers will be able to listen to one free audiobook a month.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, November 18, 2024

Bobbi Althoff Signs With UTA (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

Althoff launched her career on TikTok in 2021 and is now also the host of "The Really Good Podcast."

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM[SHARE]

Nick Kroll Joins Broadway Cast of 'All In: Comedy About Love' by Caitlin Huston

Kroll will join the rotating cast from Jan. 14 through Feb. 2, acting alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, Andrew Rannells and Jimmy Fallon.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, November 14, 2024

Disney CEO Bob Iger to Sell Up to $41M in Stock by Caitlin Huston

Iger adopted the trading plan on Aug. 14 that allows for the potential exercise of his vested stock options.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:47PM[SHARE]

George Clooney Appears as Edward R. Murrow In New Trailer For Broadway Play by Caitlin Huston

'Good Night, and Good Luck' is scheduled to begin previews at the Winter Garden Theatre in March.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:24PM[SHARE]

Bob Iger on Disney M&A Under Trump: "We Don't Really Need More Assets Right Now" by Caitlin Huston

The comments come after many other media executives said they will be looking for new acquisitions and greater consolidation under the next administration.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:11AM[SHARE]

The Onion Buys Alex Jones' Infowars With Plans to Make It a "Cosmic Joke" by Caitlin Huston

The satirical news site won bidding for the assets and has the backing of the Sandy Hook families.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:41AM[SHARE]

Disney Expects to Spend $24B on Content Next Year by Caitlin Huston

Rate hikes at the NFL and NBA may mean that sports drive the slight spending increase, with the company reporting $23.4 billion for this past year.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:02AM[SHARE]

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