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‘A Few Good Men’, ‘Other Desert Cities’ Sell Out; ‘Hamilton’ Grosses Huge $3M – Broadway Box Office

  • Broadway takings rose 27% to $35.3 million.
  • Hamilton topped the chart with $3.09 million.
  • A Few Good Men and Other Desert Cities sold out previews.

Broadway grossed $35.3 million for the week ending 11 October, up 27% on the previous week, as several new and returning productions drew strong audiences. Hamilton led the takings after original cast member Christopher Jackson returned, while revivals of A Few Good Men and Other Desert Cities sold…

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‘Behemoth!’ Wouldn’t Have Been Possible Without ‘Andor’ Success, Says Tony Gilroy

  • *Andor*’s success helped Gilroy secure backing for *Behemoth!*
  • Pedro Pascal learned cello for the lead role.
  • Oscar Isaac was originally set to star.

Tony Gilroy says the success of the Star Wars series *Andor* helped persuade Disney to back *Behemoth!*, his first feature film in 14 years. The London Film Festival drama stars Pedro Pascal and is an unconventional project Gilroy says reflects his desire to keep taking creative risks. Pascal…

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‘Repo! The Genetic Opera’ Officially Returns With an All-New 4K Remaster [Exclusive]

  • The cult musical is getting a new, director-approved 4K remaster.
  • The Steelbook includes a feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary.
  • New and archival extras accompany the release.

*Repo! The Genetic Opera* is returning in a new 4K Blu-ray Steelbook, giving the cult horror musical an updated edition with fresh artwork and a range of bonus material. The release includes an all-new remaster approved by director Darren Lynn Bousman, alongside an exclusive preview of a documentary…

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Black Bear Acquires Love Triangle Comedy Spec From Writing Duo Cassidy Alla and Read Masino (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Black Bear acquired an untitled comedy spec by Cassidy Alla and Read Masino.
  • Its plot follows a mother and daughter dating the same man.
  • The duo also have a film in development at Netflix.

Black Bear has acquired the rights to an untitled comedy screenplay by writing duo Cassidy Alla and Read Masino. The story centres on a mother and daughter who unknowingly begin dating the same man, drawing their family into the resulting romantic and personal turmoil. The writers said they…

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Actress Amanda Seyfried rejected TV role over nonstop sex scenes, refused to get ‘naked with a stranger’

  • Amanda Seyfried rejected a role with frequent sex scenes.
  • She says her comfort with intimacy on screen has changed.
  • SAG-AFTRA rules include advance notice and written nudity riders.

Amanda Seyfried says she turned down a television role because it required frequent sex scenes, which she is now uncomfortable performing. Her comments highlight how actors’ boundaries around nudity and intimacy can change over time, and the protections intended to give performers more control on set. Seyfried, 40,…

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Battle of the Booths: Paramount Brings its Iconic Arch to Cannes as Eye-Catching Mipcom Stands Reflect Market Realities

  • Paramount brought a 90%-scale Bronson Gate replica to Cannes.
  • Mipcom stands range from reusable structures to themed displays.
  • The booths offer clues about priorities across the television industry.

Paramount has recreated its iconic Bronson Gate at 90% scale outside the Cannes conference centre for Mipcom, using it to draw visitors to its 6,000-square-foot exhibition tent. The display reflects the effort companies are putting into standing out at the television content market, while their choices also hint…

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Led Zeppelin license ‘Stairway to Heaven’ for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia trailer

  • Led Zeppelin licensed “Stairway to Heaven” for Gerwig’s Narnia trailer.
  • The nearly three-minute trailer features several major sections of the song.
  • The decision reverses the band’s longstanding reluctance to license it for films.

Led Zeppelin have licensed a substantial portion of “Stairway to Heaven” for the trailer for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, a rare use of the song in a film. The choice gives the nearly three-minute trailer a prominent classic-rock score and marks a change in the band’s…

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Bay Theater set to reopen as Pacific Palisades rebuilds

  • Paramount and Rick Caruso plan to reopen the Bay Theater.
  • The cinema is expected to screen new releases and classics.
  • Its return is part of Los Angeles’s wider cinema revival.

Paramount Pictures and developer Rick Caruso plan to reopen the Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades later this year, as the neighbourhood recovers from last year’s wildfires. The cinema’s return is intended to give residents a place to gather and adds to a wider revival of Los Angeles cinemas.…

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Where to Buy Tickets for Broadway’s Biggest Shows Through 2027: ‘Evita,’ ‘A Few Good Men,’ ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and More

  • Broadway’s upcoming line-up mixes star-led plays, revivals and new musicals.
  • “Evita” and “Much Ado About Nothing” are among the headline productions.
  • The guide covers ticket options for shows through 2027.

Broadway’s forthcoming season and current productions feature a mix of celebrity-led revivals, West End transfers, new musicals and a supernatural thriller. The line-up includes Rachel Zegler in “Evita”, Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell in “Much Ado About Nothing”, and stage adaptations of “Purple Rain” and “Paddington”. The article…

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‘Burn the boats’: UCLA coach’s fiery pregame speech before Oregon game was pure Hollywood

  • Chesney rallied UCLA with a “burn the boats” speech.
  • UCLA beat Oregon 17-15 in Eugene.
  • Nico Iamaleava is believed to be out for the season.

UCLA coach Bob Chesney gave his undefeated team a dramatic “burn the boats” speech in the Autzen Stadium tunnel before facing Oregon, urging them to commit fully to winning. The Bruins then beat Oregon 17-15, ending a long wait for a road victory there and giving Chesney’s speech…

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