Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s largest Latine/x/Hispanic dance organization recognized as one of America’s Cultural Treasures, continues its 2023/24 season. A Company that “compels audiences to think differently and lean into an unseen, unimaginable cultural vibrancy” (Broadway World), Ballet Hispánico amplifies Latinx artists and cultures through innovative contemporary works.
In honor of Eduardo Vilaro’s 15th season as Artistic Director of Ballet Hispánico, the program will feature the World Premiere of Buscando a Juan. Vilaro’s new work, inspired by The Met’s exhibition of Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter, is a layered and immersive piece inspired by the life of Juan de Pareja, the Afro-Hispanic painter who was enslaved in Spanish painter Diego Velázquez’s studio for over two decades before becoming an artist in his own right. The work, set to music by Osvaldo Golijov, is a thought-provoking homage to the nuanced dance of shared vulnerability...
In honor of Eduardo Vilaro’s 15th season as Artistic Director of Ballet Hispánico, the program will feature the World Premiere of Buscando a Juan. Vilaro’s new work, inspired by The Met’s exhibition of Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter, is a layered and immersive piece inspired by the life of Juan de Pareja, the Afro-Hispanic painter who was enslaved in Spanish painter Diego Velázquez’s studio for over two decades before becoming an artist in his own right. The work, set to music by Osvaldo Golijov, is a thought-provoking homage to the nuanced dance of shared vulnerability...
- 4/1/2024
- by Music MCM
- Martin Cid Music
“Real Housewives of Atlanta” stars Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker have joined the producing team for “The Wiz” musical, producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland and Ambassador Theatre Group announced on Thursday.
In a joint statement, Burruss and Tucker said, “We are thrilled to be part of ‘The Wiz.’ The songs, choreography, costumes, everything about ‘The Wiz’ is epic!” They continued, saying, “We have always said we want to help open the doors of theatre to all people. Theatre has the power to influence and inspire people to create change through art, and that is what we all need now. Art can heal and art can change you. It has changed us. So, come on and ease on down the road with us!”
Also Read:
Tony Awards Predictions 2023: Who Will Win – and Who Should
Featuring a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by...
In a joint statement, Burruss and Tucker said, “We are thrilled to be part of ‘The Wiz.’ The songs, choreography, costumes, everything about ‘The Wiz’ is epic!” They continued, saying, “We have always said we want to help open the doors of theatre to all people. Theatre has the power to influence and inspire people to create change through art, and that is what we all need now. Art can heal and art can change you. It has changed us. So, come on and ease on down the road with us!”
Also Read:
Tony Awards Predictions 2023: Who Will Win – and Who Should
Featuring a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by...
- 5/25/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Click here to read the full article.
The Wiz is easing on down to Broadway.
The beloved Black-led, music-infused spin on the Wizard of Oz is slated to return as a reimagined revival in Spring 2024, producers announced Thursday. Amber Ruffin, whose co-written Some Like It Hot with Matthew López is set to open on Broadway this December, is attached to provide additional material for the limited engagement.
The “all-new” production of the Tony-winning musical adapted from L. Frank Baum’s children’s book will serve as the Broadway directorial debut for Schele Williams.
“I wouldn’t be on Broadway if it wasn’t for The Wiz,” Williams said in a statement. “The music, the costumes, the choreography and Stephanie Mills! Seeing that show changed my life. It is, in every way, a celebration of Black excellence. I am honored to helm this production and I can’t think of a...
The Wiz is easing on down to Broadway.
The beloved Black-led, music-infused spin on the Wizard of Oz is slated to return as a reimagined revival in Spring 2024, producers announced Thursday. Amber Ruffin, whose co-written Some Like It Hot with Matthew López is set to open on Broadway this December, is attached to provide additional material for the limited engagement.
The “all-new” production of the Tony-winning musical adapted from L. Frank Baum’s children’s book will serve as the Broadway directorial debut for Schele Williams.
“I wouldn’t be on Broadway if it wasn’t for The Wiz,” Williams said in a statement. “The music, the costumes, the choreography and Stephanie Mills! Seeing that show changed my life. It is, in every way, a celebration of Black excellence. I am honored to helm this production and I can’t think of a...
- 12/1/2022
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The beloved musical The Wiz will return to Broadway next season in an “entirely reimagined revival” directed by Schele Williams and featuring additional material by Amber Ruffin.
The production will launch a national tour in the Fall of 2023 in Baltimore, where the original musical premiered in 1974, and will play in cities across the country before beginning a limited engagement on Broadway in Spring 2024.
The revival was announced today by producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, and Ambassador Theatre Group. Featuring a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by Charlie Smalls (and others) – among its best-known songs is “Ease On Down The Road” – the new production will be choreographed by Jaquel Knight with music supervision, orchestrations, and music arrangements by Joseph Joubert.
Director Williams, who will make her Broadway debut with the show – she’s also directing the upcoming revival of Disney’s Aida – said in a statement,...
The production will launch a national tour in the Fall of 2023 in Baltimore, where the original musical premiered in 1974, and will play in cities across the country before beginning a limited engagement on Broadway in Spring 2024.
The revival was announced today by producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, and Ambassador Theatre Group. Featuring a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by Charlie Smalls (and others) – among its best-known songs is “Ease On Down The Road” – the new production will be choreographed by Jaquel Knight with music supervision, orchestrations, and music arrangements by Joseph Joubert.
Director Williams, who will make her Broadway debut with the show – she’s also directing the upcoming revival of Disney’s Aida – said in a statement,...
- 12/1/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
There must be few things more daunting to a filmmaker than taking on the mantle of directing a new James Bond movie. Bond movies are cinema’s equivalent of a Philippe Petit-level highwire balancing act. Over 25 films, fans have carved out an understanding of what they expect from 007. There must be action, adventure, romance, and a dash of comedy. Yet for all the expectations surrounding the world’s most famous secret agent, the recipe isn’t set in stone; in fact, it’s forever evolving.
Where once Bond might have been defined by the wry humor and slapstick gags of Roger Moore, the more modern 007 of Daniel Craig played it straight. Bond has been known to take forays into the world of science fiction, either in an attempt to match box office rivals like Star Wars or in an attempt to address the concerns of an ever evolving technological world.
Where once Bond might have been defined by the wry humor and slapstick gags of Roger Moore, the more modern 007 of Daniel Craig played it straight. Bond has been known to take forays into the world of science fiction, either in an attempt to match box office rivals like Star Wars or in an attempt to address the concerns of an ever evolving technological world.
- 11/26/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Actor Austin Stoker, best known for playing Lt. Ethan Bishop in director John Carpenter‘s 1976 classic Assault on Precinct 13, was born on October 7, 1930 in Trinidad… and sadly, it has been confirmed that he passed away on October 7th of this year. His 92nd birthday. Stoker’s wife Robin told The Hollywood Reporter that he died of renal failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She said, “His transition was beautiful.”
Born Alphonso Marshall, Stoker was in a dance troupe with fellow Trinidadian actor Geoffrey Holder (you may remember him as Baron Samedi in the James Bond movie Live and Let Die), and the pair moved to New York together to pursue careers in the entertainment industry. The Hollywood Reporter says, “In 1954, he played the steel drums on Broadway in Truman Capote and Harold Arlen’s House of Flowers, starring Pearl Bailey, Alvin Ailey and Diahann Carroll, then toured in...
Born Alphonso Marshall, Stoker was in a dance troupe with fellow Trinidadian actor Geoffrey Holder (you may remember him as Baron Samedi in the James Bond movie Live and Let Die), and the pair moved to New York together to pursue careers in the entertainment industry. The Hollywood Reporter says, “In 1954, he played the steel drums on Broadway in Truman Capote and Harold Arlen’s House of Flowers, starring Pearl Bailey, Alvin Ailey and Diahann Carroll, then toured in...
- 10/11/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Click here to read the full article.
Austin Stoker, the actor from Trinidad who starred as the heroic cop battling a band of marauding gang members inside a decommissioned police station in the John Carpenter thriller Assault on Precinct 13, has died. He was 92.
Stoker died Friday of renal failure on his birthday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his wife, Robin, told The Hollywood Reporter. “His transition was beautiful,” she said.
Stoker also portrayed Macdonald, the human assistant of Roddy McDowall’s Caesar, in Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973), the fifth and final chapter in the original movie series, and he was Brick Williams, the love interest of Pam Grier’s private investigator, in Sheba, Baby (1975).
On the landmark 1977 ABC miniseries Roots, he played Virgil Harvey, father of Olivia Cole‘s Mathilda.
In the cult classic Assault on Precinct 13 (1976), Stoker starred as Lt. Ethan Bishop, who goes...
Austin Stoker, the actor from Trinidad who starred as the heroic cop battling a band of marauding gang members inside a decommissioned police station in the John Carpenter thriller Assault on Precinct 13, has died. He was 92.
Stoker died Friday of renal failure on his birthday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his wife, Robin, told The Hollywood Reporter. “His transition was beautiful,” she said.
Stoker also portrayed Macdonald, the human assistant of Roddy McDowall’s Caesar, in Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973), the fifth and final chapter in the original movie series, and he was Brick Williams, the love interest of Pam Grier’s private investigator, in Sheba, Baby (1975).
On the landmark 1977 ABC miniseries Roots, he played Virgil Harvey, father of Olivia Cole‘s Mathilda.
In the cult classic Assault on Precinct 13 (1976), Stoker starred as Lt. Ethan Bishop, who goes...
- 10/11/2022
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Emmy award winning show runner Mitch Watson discusses some of the movies he saw when he was a kid that ruined him for life.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
A History Of Violence (2005)
On The Border (1998)
Hollywood Boulevard (1976) – Jon Davison’s trailer commentary
Gremlins (1984) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Tfh’s Mogwai Madness celebration
E.T. The Extraterrestrial (1982)
Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (1964)
Harold and Maude (1971) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary
Witchfinder General (1968) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s review
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
Shampoo (1975) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Swashbuckler (1976)
Jaws (1975) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Tfh’s Shark Attack At Hero Complex Gallery
The Neverending Story (1984)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) – Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Videodrome (1983) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary
Don’t Look Up (2021)
Starship Troopers (1997)
They Live (1988)
Magic (1978)
Dead Of Night...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
A History Of Violence (2005)
On The Border (1998)
Hollywood Boulevard (1976) – Jon Davison’s trailer commentary
Gremlins (1984) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Tfh’s Mogwai Madness celebration
E.T. The Extraterrestrial (1982)
Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (1964)
Harold and Maude (1971) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary
Witchfinder General (1968) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s review
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
Shampoo (1975) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Swashbuckler (1976)
Jaws (1975) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Tfh’s Shark Attack At Hero Complex Gallery
The Neverending Story (1984)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) – Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Videodrome (1983) – Mick Garris’s trailer commentary
Don’t Look Up (2021)
Starship Troopers (1997)
They Live (1988)
Magic (1978)
Dead Of Night...
- 4/26/2022
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Fans of the 1992 romantic comedy “Boomerang” who are looking to see the original film’s cast appear on Bet’s upcoming sequel series shouldn’t hold their breath.
Well, no, you might see executive producer Halle Berry reprising her role. But as far as everyone else goes? We’ll have to wait and see, because Berry hasn’t asked her former co-stars to appear on Lena Waithe’s updated take on “Boomerang.”
“You might see me at some point,” Berry told reporters during the Television Critics Association press tour Monday, with a little laugh.
Also Read: 'Boomerang': Bet Sequel Series to 1992 Eddie Murphy Movie Casts Tequan Richmond, Tetona Jackson as Leads
“I can’t speak for anybody else from the cast, I can only speak for myself,” she said. “And I’m so proud of the show. And you might she me, you might see me — for sure.
Well, no, you might see executive producer Halle Berry reprising her role. But as far as everyone else goes? We’ll have to wait and see, because Berry hasn’t asked her former co-stars to appear on Lena Waithe’s updated take on “Boomerang.”
“You might see me at some point,” Berry told reporters during the Television Critics Association press tour Monday, with a little laugh.
Also Read: 'Boomerang': Bet Sequel Series to 1992 Eddie Murphy Movie Casts Tequan Richmond, Tetona Jackson as Leads
“I can’t speak for anybody else from the cast, I can only speak for myself,” she said. “And I’m so proud of the show. And you might she me, you might see me — for sure.
- 2/12/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
W. Kamau Bell took to Twitter following the April 8 episode of “The Simpsons” to criticize the show’s response to the Apu controversy. The Fox animated series has been scrutinized for its stereotypical portrayal of Springfield’s Kwik-e-Mart owner Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. A recent episode found Marge and Lisa alluding to the fact that the show still has no idea what to do with the character.
“It’s hard to say,” Lisa said. “Something that started decades ago and was applauded and inoffensive is now politically incorrect. What can you do?” The show then panned to a picture of Apu.
Bell responded on Twitter: “I think the fact that they put this ‘argument’ in the mouth of Lisa’s character, the character who usually champions the underdogs and is supposed to be the most thoughtful and liberal, is what makes this the most ridiculous (as in worthy of ridicule) and toothless response.
“It’s hard to say,” Lisa said. “Something that started decades ago and was applauded and inoffensive is now politically incorrect. What can you do?” The show then panned to a picture of Apu.
Bell responded on Twitter: “I think the fact that they put this ‘argument’ in the mouth of Lisa’s character, the character who usually champions the underdogs and is supposed to be the most thoughtful and liberal, is what makes this the most ridiculous (as in worthy of ridicule) and toothless response.
- 4/9/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
‘Things Blowing Up Good’ has been surefire entertainment since the beginning of cinema, but this ill-fated Cinerama extravaganza about the biggest explosion in recorded human history limps along despite some pretty darned impressive volcanic effects. It’s quite an entertaining spectacle, with various good performers in three soap opera plots, either overacting or loitering about with nothing to do. And don’t forget the from-left-field musical striptease.
Krakatoa East of Java
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1969 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 131 min. / Street Date September 12, 2017 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Maximilian Schell, Diane Baker, Brian Keith, Barbara Werle, Sal Mineo, Rossano Brazzi, John Leyton, J.D. Cannon, Jacqueline (Jacqui) Chan, Victoria Young, Marc Lawrence, Geoffrey Holder, Niall MacGinnis, Sumi Haru.
Cinematography: Manuel Berenguer
Film Editors: Walter Hannemann, Warren Low, Maurice Rootes
Production Design: Eugèné Lourié
Costumes: Laure Lourié
Special Effects: Eugèné Lourié, Alex Weldon, Francisco Prósper
Original Music: Frank De Vol
Written by Clifford Newton Gould,...
Krakatoa East of Java
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1969 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 131 min. / Street Date September 12, 2017 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Maximilian Schell, Diane Baker, Brian Keith, Barbara Werle, Sal Mineo, Rossano Brazzi, John Leyton, J.D. Cannon, Jacqueline (Jacqui) Chan, Victoria Young, Marc Lawrence, Geoffrey Holder, Niall MacGinnis, Sumi Haru.
Cinematography: Manuel Berenguer
Film Editors: Walter Hannemann, Warren Low, Maurice Rootes
Production Design: Eugèné Lourié
Costumes: Laure Lourié
Special Effects: Eugèné Lourié, Alex Weldon, Francisco Prósper
Original Music: Frank De Vol
Written by Clifford Newton Gould,...
- 9/2/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Roger Moore takes over as James Bond 007 for Live And Let Die. And it might just be his best Bond outing...
This is the one where Bond does Blaxploitation. It's Roger’s debut. The One with All the Voodoo. Live And Let Die is memorable for numerous reasons. Great villains, the super-hot Solitaire, crocodiles and a distinct otherworldly flavour grant the film memorability: no small achievement when you’re the eighth child of 23. It’s nearly a classic, and certainly one of Moore’s best, but the final half hour falls a bit flat. Switch off after Bond’s Crocodile Dundee moment, just before the looooooooong boat chase. Avoid if easily offended by dubious racial politics. And sexual politics for that matter – but with Bond that’s kind of a given.
The Villain: Both ‘two-bit Island diplomat’ and Harlem gangster, Dr Kananga is a fine enemy for Moore to cut his teeth on.
This is the one where Bond does Blaxploitation. It's Roger’s debut. The One with All the Voodoo. Live And Let Die is memorable for numerous reasons. Great villains, the super-hot Solitaire, crocodiles and a distinct otherworldly flavour grant the film memorability: no small achievement when you’re the eighth child of 23. It’s nearly a classic, and certainly one of Moore’s best, but the final half hour falls a bit flat. Switch off after Bond’s Crocodile Dundee moment, just before the looooooooong boat chase. Avoid if easily offended by dubious racial politics. And sexual politics for that matter – but with Bond that’s kind of a given.
The Villain: Both ‘two-bit Island diplomat’ and Harlem gangster, Dr Kananga is a fine enemy for Moore to cut his teeth on.
- 3/28/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
All the winners from Sunday’s 87th Academy Awards.
Show host Harris signs off with a chirpy, “Buenos noches!”
Sean Penn walks on. It’s time for the big one. Best film. Will it be Birdman or Boyhood? It’s Birdman! The movie ends the night tied with The Grand Budapest Hotel on four Oscars. Inarritu, referring to his pal Alfonso Cuaron who enjoyed success with Gravity at last year’s show, says, “Two Mexicans in a row. That’s suspicious, I guess.” Slightly more seriously, Agi also calls on his fellow Mexicans to help build a strong future for his beloved country. Wow, a good night for Birdman and a surprisingly barren one for Boyhood. Pirates indeed, Ethan Hawke, but glorious pirates.
And now Matthew McConaughey saunters on stage to announce best actress. Julianne Moore, five times a nominee at the Oscars is the favourite. Will she get it this time for Still Alice? Yes she’s got...
Show host Harris signs off with a chirpy, “Buenos noches!”
Sean Penn walks on. It’s time for the big one. Best film. Will it be Birdman or Boyhood? It’s Birdman! The movie ends the night tied with The Grand Budapest Hotel on four Oscars. Inarritu, referring to his pal Alfonso Cuaron who enjoyed success with Gravity at last year’s show, says, “Two Mexicans in a row. That’s suspicious, I guess.” Slightly more seriously, Agi also calls on his fellow Mexicans to help build a strong future for his beloved country. Wow, a good night for Birdman and a surprisingly barren one for Boyhood. Pirates indeed, Ethan Hawke, but glorious pirates.
And now Matthew McConaughey saunters on stage to announce best actress. Julianne Moore, five times a nominee at the Oscars is the favourite. Will she get it this time for Still Alice? Yes she’s got...
- 2/22/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
It was the final big American film and TV awards ceremony before the Oscars, and the one most likely to indicate who will be going home with Academy awards in a month’s time. Find out if Hollywood’s most celebrated actors perfect their speeches ... or losers’ faces
Screen Actors Guild awards 2015: the winners in pictures
10.09pm Et
A quick-fire night then with a couple of surprises thrown in, mostly in TV.
Uzo Aduba started the evening by winning best female actor in a comedy series for her work in Orange is the New Black, which follows the Globes giving their equivalent to Gina Rodriguez.
9.56pm Et
Costner is back and… well… that’s it.
9.55pm Et
Naomi Watts on the other hand is clearly very happy to be there. Zach Galifianakis takes the piss out of Julianne Moore’s “When I was on As the World Turns” moment,...
Screen Actors Guild awards 2015: the winners in pictures
10.09pm Et
A quick-fire night then with a couple of surprises thrown in, mostly in TV.
Uzo Aduba started the evening by winning best female actor in a comedy series for her work in Orange is the New Black, which follows the Globes giving their equivalent to Gina Rodriguez.
9.56pm Et
Costner is back and… well… that’s it.
9.55pm Et
Naomi Watts on the other hand is clearly very happy to be there. Zach Galifianakis takes the piss out of Julianne Moore’s “When I was on As the World Turns” moment,...
- 1/26/2015
- by Alex Needham and Lanre Bakare in New York
- The Guardian - Film News
If you’ve been busy this week doing busy things, you’ve probably missed some of the big movie news from the last few days. Well fear not busy beings, we’ve got you covered. Here’s some of the biggest movie things that went down this week It’s been a while since Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg did a movie together, until now at least. The two are teaming up for an untitled spy thriller about a captured U2 pilot during the the Cold War Loose lips bring down starships. If you’re wandering around the set of Star Wars Episode VII, expect to see these old school posters dotted around the place Awesome Bond henchman, Geoffrey Holder passed away this week Robert Downey Jr. confirmed Iron Man 4 on Ellen, and on Letterman he said it wasn’t happening We went behind the scenes on Camp X-Ray Who you gonna call?...
- 10/11/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Vic Barry)
- www.themoviebit.com
The Broadway community mourns the loss of Geoffrey Holder, the 1975 Tony Award -winning director and costume designer of The Wiz who died on Sunday at the age of 84. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory Friday, October 10th, at exactly 745pm for one minute. BroadwayWorld.com's Walter McBride has culled through his photo archives to present some images of the legend.
- 10/9/2014
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Best known as iconic Bond henchman Baron Samedi from Live and Let Die, actor Geoffrey Holder has passed away from complication due to Pneumonia. Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, in 1930, Holder was a star of stage and screen, and began his big screen acting career in 1962's All Night Long. While he will be best known as Baron Samedi (with his creepy face paint and top hat, he will always be my favorite Bond henchman after Jaws, the recently departed Richard Kiel), he also used his deep voice and 6'6" frame to make an impression as Punjab in Annie and The Narrator in Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory remake. The thoughts of everybody here at The Movie Bit are with his friends and family during this tragic time.
- 10/7/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
Just a couple of weeks after the sad death of Richard "Jaws" Kiel, the James Bond pantheon has lost another of its iconic villains. Geoffrey Holder, who played Baron Samedi to unsettling effect in 1973's Live And Let Die, has passed away from complications stemming from pneumonia. He was 84.There was much more to Holder than voodoo henchmen. Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, he began his career as a dancer aged just 7, and by the time he was 22 was teaching at the Katherine Dunham School of Dance in New York. Four years later he won a Guggenheim Fellowship for his work as a painter, whilst still finding time to work as a principal dancer with New York's Metropolitan Opera Ballet. He made his Broadway debut in 1954 in the musical House Of Flowers (co-written by Truman Capote), and co-starred in an all-black Waiting For Godot in 1957.His first...
- 10/7/2014
- EmpireOnline
Just weeks after losing Richard Kiel, another legendary Bond villain actor has passed away - 84-year-old Geoffrey Holder died due to complications from pneumonia on Sunday.
A dancer, choreographer, actor and Tony winner, Holder is mostly known for his iconic deep voice and distinct laugh along with his tall stature. The Trinidad-born entertainer memorably played Baron Samedi in Roger Moore's first James Bond outing "Live and Let Die".
Other screen roles include the overt innuendo-producing advertisement director Nelson in the Eddie Murphy comedy "Boomerang," the bodyguard Punjab in 1982's "Annie" film adaptation, William Shakespeare X in "Doctor Dolittle," a sailor in "Krakatoa: East of Java," Sorcerer in Woody Allen's "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask" and the narrator of Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". He also pitched 7Up in commercials during the 1970s and 1980s.
On the stage he participated in numerous musicals,...
A dancer, choreographer, actor and Tony winner, Holder is mostly known for his iconic deep voice and distinct laugh along with his tall stature. The Trinidad-born entertainer memorably played Baron Samedi in Roger Moore's first James Bond outing "Live and Let Die".
Other screen roles include the overt innuendo-producing advertisement director Nelson in the Eddie Murphy comedy "Boomerang," the bodyguard Punjab in 1982's "Annie" film adaptation, William Shakespeare X in "Doctor Dolittle," a sailor in "Krakatoa: East of Java," Sorcerer in Woody Allen's "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask" and the narrator of Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". He also pitched 7Up in commercials during the 1970s and 1980s.
On the stage he participated in numerous musicals,...
- 10/7/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
"Maaaahvaleous!!" Known for directing and designing costumes for The Wiz, a all-black musical retelling of the classic The Wizard of Oz, Geoffrey Holder has just passed at the age of 84. He was also known for starring in such films as James Bond's Live and Let Die, narrating Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and bringing funner commercials for all as a pitchman for the famous 7-Up soft drink. According to his family's attorney Charles M. Mirotznik, the cause of death began with pneumonia, leading to more complications and ultimately, death. Remember his wife Carmen De Lavallade and their son, Léo in this hard time. Geoffrey Lamont Holder was a Trinidadian actor, choreographer, director, dancer, painter, costume designer, singer and voice-over artist.
- 10/7/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
One of these days I will add Eddie Murphy's Boomerang to my Best Movies section. Realistically I could just recategorize my 2012 article on the film's 20th Anniversary and make it a Best Movies entry and be satisfied. However, if I were to do that I'd have to add a little more than just a passing mention of Geoffrey Holder's performance as Nasty Nelson, because he is truly one of the film's high points. Today, sadly, we learn Holder died Sunday at the age of 84 due to complications of pneumonia. On top of playing Nasty Nelson, Holder is perhaps better known to others as the "Un-Cola" guy for 7Up commercials back in the '80s, as Punjab in 1982's Annie, as Baron Samedi in 1973's James Bond film Live and Let Die or in ways I never got to know him, as a Tony Award-winning stage performer and dancer for the Metropolitan Opera Ballet.
- 10/6/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Geoffrey Holder, the actor, dancer, choreographer, designer and painter, has died at the age of 84.
Holder, who was most widely known for playing villain Baron Samedi in the Bond film Live and let Die, passed away on Sunday (October 5) in Manhattan. His spokesman, Charles M Mirotznik, confirmed the cause as complications relating to pneumonia.
During his varied career, he directed a dance troupe, performed on Broadway and at the Metropolitan Opera, and won Tony Awards for musical direction and costume design for The Wiz.
He was also an accomplished painter, sculptor and photographer, with his work having been shown in galleries such as Washington's Corcoran Gallery. He received a Guggenheim fellowship in painting in 1957.
Holder was born in 1930 in Trinidad and Tobago, moving to New York City in 1954 when he took over his brother's dance company as director and lead performer.
He made his Broadway debut later that year as...
Holder, who was most widely known for playing villain Baron Samedi in the Bond film Live and let Die, passed away on Sunday (October 5) in Manhattan. His spokesman, Charles M Mirotznik, confirmed the cause as complications relating to pneumonia.
During his varied career, he directed a dance troupe, performed on Broadway and at the Metropolitan Opera, and won Tony Awards for musical direction and costume design for The Wiz.
He was also an accomplished painter, sculptor and photographer, with his work having been shown in galleries such as Washington's Corcoran Gallery. He received a Guggenheim fellowship in painting in 1957.
Holder was born in 1930 in Trinidad and Tobago, moving to New York City in 1954 when he took over his brother's dance company as director and lead performer.
He made his Broadway debut later that year as...
- 10/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Geoffrey Holder, the only theater man who at 6 feet, 6 inches could look Tommy Tune right in the eye and say “Abosolutely maaaaah-velous,” died Sunday in New York City. He was 84. Charles M. Mirotznik, a spokesman for the family, told the New York Times the cause was complications of pneumonia.
As well known for the honey-smooth bass-baritone that resonated through countless voice-overs as for the white linen suit and Panama hat that set off his gleaming Caribbean features — saucer eyes, broad-as-the-George-Washington-Bridge smile and shaved head — Holder became an advertising icon in the 1970s and ’80s as the pitchman for 7Up, declaring it “the Un-Cola — you know, Sev’mup – wet, wild, all that…” :
But Holder, born in Trinidad, was much more than a seductive accoutrement to Madison Avenue. He left an enduring stamp on virtually every field in the performing arts, as musician, choreographer, actor, director and designer, winning two Tony...
As well known for the honey-smooth bass-baritone that resonated through countless voice-overs as for the white linen suit and Panama hat that set off his gleaming Caribbean features — saucer eyes, broad-as-the-George-Washington-Bridge smile and shaved head — Holder became an advertising icon in the 1970s and ’80s as the pitchman for 7Up, declaring it “the Un-Cola — you know, Sev’mup – wet, wild, all that…” :
But Holder, born in Trinidad, was much more than a seductive accoutrement to Madison Avenue. He left an enduring stamp on virtually every field in the performing arts, as musician, choreographer, actor, director and designer, winning two Tony...
- 10/6/2014
- by Jeremy Gerard
- Deadline
Holder in his iconic role as the evil Baron Samedi in the 1973 James Bond film "Live and Let Die".
Geoffrey Holder, the native Caribbean who played a crucial role in transforming modern theater, has passed away from pneumonia at age 84. Holder's imposing 6'6" stature and inimitable baritone voice helped make him a highly influential figure both on stage and in film. The general public knows him as the long-time spokesman for 7 Up in the 1970s and 1980s as well as a familiar face in major motion pictures, such as the 1973 James Bond movie "Live and Let Die" in which me memorably portrayed the legendary voodoo icon Baron Samedi. However, theater goers know Holder as the Tony Award-winning talent whose revolutionary methods of presenting theatrical productions earned him world wide acclaim. For full NY Times obituary, click here. ...
- 10/6/2014
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Geoffrey Holder, who claimed the Tony award for best director for The Wiz and inhabited numerous recognizable roles across film, TV and Broadway, died on Sunday at the age of 84, the The New York Times reported. Holder passed due to "complications of pneumonia," a family spokesperson told the paper. A true multi-hyphenate, Holder worked as an actor, dancer, choreographer, director, designer and painter in an entertainment-industry career that spanned more than a half-century. He portrayed characters ranging from Oliver Warbucks' employee Punjab in the 1982 screen version of Annie to a James Bond villain in
read more...
read more...
- 10/6/2014
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Geoffrey Holder, a larger-than-life presence in the worlds of movies, stage, TV, art, publishing, music, dance - even advertising - died of pneumonia Sunday, The New York Times reports. He was 84 and a resident at the Lillian Booth Actors Home of The Actors Fund in Englewood, New Jersey. Holder's imposing 6'6" frame could barely contain his many talents, and a 1975 People profile that ran at the time he won two Tonys for his directing and costuming Broadway's groundbreaking The Wiz described him as having "a voice as deep as Othello and as smooth as Caribbean rum." TV watchers will remember...
- 10/6/2014
- by Stephen M. Silverman, @stephenmsilverm
- PEOPLE.com
Geoffrey Holder, a larger-than-life presence in the world of movies, stage, TV, art, publishing music, dance - even advertising - died of pneumonia Sunday, The New York Times reports. He was 84 and a resident at the Lillian Booth Actors Home of The Actors Fund in Englewood, New Jersey. Holder's imposing 6'6" frame could barely contain his many talents, and a 1975 People profile, at the time he won two Tonys for his directing and costuming Broadway's groundbreaking The Wiz, described him as having "a voice as deep as Othello and as smooth as Caribbean rum." TV watchers will remember him as...
- 10/6/2014
- by Stephen M. Silverman, @stephenmsilverm
- PEOPLE.com
Note: Geoffrey Holder, noted dancer, choreographer, actor, composer, designer and painter, died on Sunday in New York. In recognition of his life and work, here's a recent article on 'Carmen & Geoffrey,' the documentary exploring his relationship with wife Carmen De Lavallade, which is now available on Netflix and DVD. I’ve been missing out not knowing much about the work of these two tremendous artists, icons I shall say, of what we regard today as modern dance. Married since 1955 not long after they met after working together in Harold Arlen’s "House of Flowers," Geoffrey Holder and Carmen De Lavallade’s work and personal lives are documented in the...
- 10/6/2014
- by Vanessa Martinez
- ShadowAndAct
Curious to know what movies and TV shows are coming to Netflix Watch Instantly over the next few weeks? Get a head start and mark your calendars using the list below, just released to us by Netflix. Note: Listed below are just the movies, not the television shows. Avail 10/1 Annie (1982) Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Ann Reinking, Tim Curry, Bernadette Peters, Geoffrey Holder Based on the Depression-era comic strip "Little Orphan Annie," this adaptation of the smash Broadway musical follows America's favorite urchin (Aileen Quinn) as she captures Daddy Warbucks' (Albert Finney) heart with her unquenchable optimism. In the meantime, Annie must try to dodge the treacherous head of the orphanage (Carol Burnett...
Read More...
Read More...
- 9/26/2014
- by Movies.com
- Movies.com
I remember the 1982 Annie quite well. I was five when it was released and I think the #1 thing I took away from it all these years later is how much I love Geoffrey Holder, not so much for his role as Punjab, but more for his weird performance in Live and Let Die and his excellent work in Boomerang. Of course there was Albert Finney as Daddy Warbucks and Carol Burnett as Miss Hannigan. Nothing came of Aileen Quinn who played Annie, but perhaps 2014's remake, which will feature the Oscar-nominated star of Beasts of the Southern Wild, Quvenzhane Wallis, in the lead role will only solidify the young actress in the hearts of audiences. It's already been reported Jamie Foxx will take on Finney's role though the name Daddy Warbucks has been upgraded for modern audiences to Benjamin Stacks and Easy A helmer Will Gluck will direct. Now, Cameron Diaz...
- 6/27/2013
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Annie: 30th Anniversary Sing-a-long Edition
Stars: Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Ann Reinking, Tim Curry, Bernadette Peters, Aileen Quinn, Geoffrey Holder | Written by Carol Sobieski, Thomas Meehan | Directed by John Huston
Annie, for those that haven’t seen the film, is the story of a plucky, red-haired orphan, the titular Annie – played by Aileen Quinn, who is chosen to stay for a week with the famous billionaire “Daddy” Warbucks (Finney). One week turns into many, and the only person standing in the way of Annie’s fun is Miss Hannigan (Burnett), the tyrannical ruler of the orphanage.
“In the depths of the 1930′s, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. Her seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist, Oliver Warbucks. Quickly, she...
Stars: Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Ann Reinking, Tim Curry, Bernadette Peters, Aileen Quinn, Geoffrey Holder | Written by Carol Sobieski, Thomas Meehan | Directed by John Huston
Annie, for those that haven’t seen the film, is the story of a plucky, red-haired orphan, the titular Annie – played by Aileen Quinn, who is chosen to stay for a week with the famous billionaire “Daddy” Warbucks (Finney). One week turns into many, and the only person standing in the way of Annie’s fun is Miss Hannigan (Burnett), the tyrannical ruler of the orphanage.
“In the depths of the 1930′s, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. Her seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist, Oliver Warbucks. Quickly, she...
- 11/25/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
MTV Movies Blog is currently running what we call the Bond-a-Thond. Every Wednesday we're taking a look back at a single (official) Bond film, giving you the vitals and seeing how it holds up, right up until the release of "Skyfall" on November 9. Feel free to watch along with us and share your thoughts or just kick back and enjoy the Bond.
Live and Let Die (1973)
Plot: Three MI6 agents die while tailing the mysterious dictator of a small Caribbean nation, and Bond is sent in to investigate.
Title Meaning: "Live and Let Die" has no direct connection to the film, other than sharing a name with Paul McCartney's theme.
Bond: Roger Moore, the third Bond, makes his debut.
Villain: Yaphet Kotto pulls double duty playing the dictator Dr. Kananga and Harlem crime boss Mr. Big. Geoffrey Holder plays the minor but memorable role of Voodoo master, Baron Samedi.
Live and Let Die (1973)
Plot: Three MI6 agents die while tailing the mysterious dictator of a small Caribbean nation, and Bond is sent in to investigate.
Title Meaning: "Live and Let Die" has no direct connection to the film, other than sharing a name with Paul McCartney's theme.
Bond: Roger Moore, the third Bond, makes his debut.
Villain: Yaphet Kotto pulls double duty playing the dictator Dr. Kananga and Harlem crime boss Mr. Big. Geoffrey Holder plays the minor but memorable role of Voodoo master, Baron Samedi.
- 8/2/2012
- by Kevin P. Sullivan
- MTV Movies Blog
Eddie Murphy's career has certainly taken a 180-degree turn from his heyday, but that doesn't mean he wasn't making some pretty great films at one time. Over the weekend my girlfriend stopped her channel-surfing on the superb late-'80s comedy Coming to America and as much as I enjoy that film, it got me thinking about another feature. Seeing it reminded me of how she'd never seen what I believe to be the most overlooked Eddie Murphy film of all-time and one of the best romantic comedies of all-time for that matter. Boomerang, which turned 20-years-old on July 1. I don't know how many times I have been in a discussion involving romantic comedies and how bad they are and, in response, have offered up Boomerang as one of the best I've seen only to receive blank stares from those around me. Thing is, it's not like I'm playing pretentious...
- 7/11/2012
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
James Bond 007 Declassified File #8: "Live And Let Die" This series will trace the cinema history of James Bond, while also examining Ian Fleming's original novels as source material and examining how faithful (or not) the films have been to his work. Directed by Guy Hamilton Screenplay by Tom Mankiewicz Produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli Characters / Cast James Bond / Roger Moore Dr. Kananga aka Mr. Big / Yaphet Kotto Solitaire / Jane Seymour Tee Hee Johnson / Julius Harris Felix Leiter / David Hedison Rosie Carver / Gloria Hendry Baron Samedi / Geoffrey Holder Quarrel...
- 7/4/2012
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
June 25, 1982, was a good day for genre fans. Hell, that summer saw a spate of genre classics released, including "The Road Warrior," "Poltergeist," and "E.T." But June 25th in particular saw not only the release, as we discussed earlier today, of "Blade Runner," but also another legendary sci-fi picture, which like Ridley Scott's film, wasn't well-received at the time, and flopped at the box office, but went on to be enshrined in the geek hall of fame. No, it's not Barry Bostwyck vehicle "MegaForce," but John Carpenter's terrifying "The Thing," which despite the efforts of last year's poor retread/prequel, remains one of the greatest sci-fi/horrors ever made.
Technically a remake of Howard Hawks' well-loved 1951 "The Thing From Another World," which Carpenter pays tribute to in the opening moments, the new film took a very different approach, ramping up both the paranoia and the eye-popping physical effects,...
Technically a remake of Howard Hawks' well-loved 1951 "The Thing From Another World," which Carpenter pays tribute to in the opening moments, the new film took a very different approach, ramping up both the paranoia and the eye-popping physical effects,...
- 6/25/2012
- by Oliver Lyttelton
- The Playlist
I’ve been missing out not knowing much about the work of these two tremendous artists, icons I shall say, of what we regard today as modern dance. Married since 1955 not long after they met after working together in Harold Arlen’s House of Flowers, Geoffrey Holder and Carmen De Lavallade’s work and personal lives are documented in the inspiring and quirky documentary Carmen & Geoffrey, now streaming on Netflix. Directed by Linda Atkinson, a student of De Lavallade, and Nick Dobb, the documentary follows our eccentric and fascinating subjects through rare dance footage from the 50’s and 60’s, both individually and together – from their...
- 6/12/2012
- by Vanessa Martinez
- ShadowAndAct
In the 1990's, MacGillivray Freeman became the go-to producers of IMAX nature documentaries. Usually running between 30 and 45 minutes, these documentaries were perfect to be screened at museums across the country that had the money to build an IMAX theater. Their best known film was 1998's Everest, but they have 28 other films in their catalog including Tropical Rainforest which is being released this month on Blu-ray for the first time.
Tropical Rainforest is a fairly straight-forward nature documentary. There's a lot of footage of butterflies, the giant treetops, and scientists collecting samples for their research. The narration is done by Geoffrey Holder who is best known as the narrator from Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or as Punjab from 1982's Annie, and his script is mostly made up of observations of the wildlife (“Look at this beautiful butterfly.”) and thoughts on logging (“Look at that human cutting down the tree.
Tropical Rainforest is a fairly straight-forward nature documentary. There's a lot of footage of butterflies, the giant treetops, and scientists collecting samples for their research. The narration is done by Geoffrey Holder who is best known as the narrator from Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or as Punjab from 1982's Annie, and his script is mostly made up of observations of the wildlife (“Look at this beautiful butterfly.”) and thoughts on logging (“Look at that human cutting down the tree.
- 7/14/2011
- by Rachel Kolb
- JustPressPlay.net
Tonight we have the final recap and an exciting clip for you . the winning moment from tonight.s Celebrity Apprentice finale. The 7-Up Retro challenge left us with Marlee.s dilemma, as her commercial was in jeopardy because of Geoffrey Holder's legal mumbo jumbo and John.s interaction with Def Leppard's UK tour manager was not having a "special relationship" moment. The show tonight saw Geoffrey Holder show up for Marlee.s commercial and John Rich has a successful parlay with Def Leppard about the kickdrum issue. The Brits look at John like he's a bit of a side show. Rich is all business and as we predicted back in February, he will win this. Exhibit"a" Marlee.s Harlem Globetrotters moment is...
- 5/23/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
And then there was one. The championship round heated up between John Rich and Marlee Matlin in their battle to create the best retro 7Up campaign and take home Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice crown. So who was the last competitor standing? John Rich, that's who. The musician won the $250,000 prize for his charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Nashville star defeated Marlee simply by having the slightly better campaign in the eyes of Trump and the bubbly brand's execs. Here's what went down: Last week, it seemed Marlee wouldn't be able to get former 7Up commercial star Geoffrey Holder to appear in her commercial. However, his contractual issues...
- 5/23/2011
- E! Online
John Rich has been named the winner of "The Celebrity Apprentice" season 4. The country music singer took the coveted title on Sunday, May 22 after fighting against Marlee Matlin in the final task to make a package and a 30-second commercial for 7Up Retro.
During the presentation, John made a mistake by not greeting Donald Trump and the 7Up execs at the door. He also announced Def Leppard 20 minutes too early, and the band did not come out because they were still not prepared. John decided to fill the time by taking his own guitar and making an opening for Def Leppard.
Over at a gala event for Marlee's presentation, things went well. Their real trouble was overcame when Geoffrey Holder showed up to join the team to make a commercial for the product. Marlee, however, was not good in directing her crew in preparing and decorating the venue.
Marlee raised the season-high amount of $1.05 million,...
During the presentation, John made a mistake by not greeting Donald Trump and the 7Up execs at the door. He also announced Def Leppard 20 minutes too early, and the band did not come out because they were still not prepared. John decided to fill the time by taking his own guitar and making an opening for Def Leppard.
Over at a gala event for Marlee's presentation, things went well. Their real trouble was overcame when Geoffrey Holder showed up to join the team to make a commercial for the product. Marlee, however, was not good in directing her crew in preparing and decorating the venue.
Marlee raised the season-high amount of $1.05 million,...
- 5/23/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
It’s the ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ season finale!
Donald Trump has to say “you’re fired” one last time this season — Get all the info on what went down between country star John Rich and actress Marlee Matlin. It was a close one!
Marlee’s team of Latoya Jackson, Meat Loaf, and Richard Hatch, finally secured the help of 1970′s 7-Up spokesman Geoffrey Holder, making their team much more competitive with John’s
John Rich’s team included Lil’ John, Star Jones and Mark McGrath, and thankfully John was able to put his ego aside in order to make amends with Def Leppard. The band got their way when John decided to nix the kick drum idea.
The entire cast came back to sit and watch the finale, but also to talk smack about each other in front of a studio audience. Everyone, that is, except Richard Hatch who is now...
Donald Trump has to say “you’re fired” one last time this season — Get all the info on what went down between country star John Rich and actress Marlee Matlin. It was a close one!
Marlee’s team of Latoya Jackson, Meat Loaf, and Richard Hatch, finally secured the help of 1970′s 7-Up spokesman Geoffrey Holder, making their team much more competitive with John’s
John Rich’s team included Lil’ John, Star Jones and Mark McGrath, and thankfully John was able to put his ego aside in order to make amends with Def Leppard. The band got their way when John decided to nix the kick drum idea.
The entire cast came back to sit and watch the finale, but also to talk smack about each other in front of a studio audience. Everyone, that is, except Richard Hatch who is now...
- 5/23/2011
- by Brooke Peoples
- HollywoodLife
This is when it really matters — We’re so close to finding out who wins!
Donald Trump is down to the elite final four: Meatloaf, Lil’ John, Marlee Matlin and John Rich. But it didn’t last long because Trump fired two almost immediately!
Donald announced that he was going to fire two people on tonight’s episode of Celebrity Apprentice as well as bring back the last three winners of the show — Bret Michaels, Joan Rivers, and Piers Morgan.
The first segment of the show was the three previous winners interviewing the final four in order to assess their potential. It was the first time anyone pointed out that Marlee’s deafness has probably been an advantage. Piers even went as far as saying he wished he had been deaf when he was on the show. After a sit down with each of the remaining contestants the three deliberated...
Donald Trump is down to the elite final four: Meatloaf, Lil’ John, Marlee Matlin and John Rich. But it didn’t last long because Trump fired two almost immediately!
Donald announced that he was going to fire two people on tonight’s episode of Celebrity Apprentice as well as bring back the last three winners of the show — Bret Michaels, Joan Rivers, and Piers Morgan.
The first segment of the show was the three previous winners interviewing the final four in order to assess their potential. It was the first time anyone pointed out that Marlee’s deafness has probably been an advantage. Piers even went as far as saying he wished he had been deaf when he was on the show. After a sit down with each of the remaining contestants the three deliberated...
- 5/16/2011
- by BrookeP
- HollywoodLife
I may seem overtly cynical and critical of today's movies, but it's only because I care about quality when it comes to shelling out a few clams for a film. There was a time, long before my fingers even touched a keyboard, where studios and producers were true showman and labored long and hard to craft memorable pieces of entertainment. There are many artisans today who hold the same ideals, but they are few and far between, often having their works lost in the sea of stories and premises recycled over and over again. We the audience should demand to get our money's worth and more, not shrug our shoulders and give a pass to movies that are barely decent compared to all the other crap. Even a powerhouse studio like Disney lost its way over the years long after the passing of its founder. They hit a great stride...
- 11/25/2009
- LRMonline.com
Portlanders … if you don’t have plans on Friday, July 31 … you do now.
Come see the oddity that is The Wiz.
Here’s the news release from Hollywood Theatre …
A rare 35mm print of the musical The Wiz opens Friday, July 31st at the Hollywood Theatre
To honor the passing of Michael Jackson (and just for the sheer insanity that is this colorful and psychedelic musical) we are pleased to present this African-American reworking of The Wizard Of Oz. Originally staged by Geoffrey Holder on stage, the film version was directed by Sidney Lumet and in addition to Michael Jackson starring as the Scarecrow there’s Diana Ross as Dorothy, Nipsey Russell as the Tinman, Lena Horne as Glinda the Good Witch, and the late Richard Pryor as “The Wiz”.
The Hollywood Theatre is located at 4122 Ne Sandy Blvd. in Portland. General admission is $6.50, $4.50 for seniors 65+ and children 4-12. Monday...
Come see the oddity that is The Wiz.
Here’s the news release from Hollywood Theatre …
A rare 35mm print of the musical The Wiz opens Friday, July 31st at the Hollywood Theatre
To honor the passing of Michael Jackson (and just for the sheer insanity that is this colorful and psychedelic musical) we are pleased to present this African-American reworking of The Wizard Of Oz. Originally staged by Geoffrey Holder on stage, the film version was directed by Sidney Lumet and in addition to Michael Jackson starring as the Scarecrow there’s Diana Ross as Dorothy, Nipsey Russell as the Tinman, Lena Horne as Glinda the Good Witch, and the late Richard Pryor as “The Wiz”.
The Hollywood Theatre is located at 4122 Ne Sandy Blvd. in Portland. General admission is $6.50, $4.50 for seniors 65+ and children 4-12. Monday...
- 7/24/2009
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Linda Atkinson and Nick Doob's "Car men & Geoffrey" is a valuable, charm ing and entertaining record of two key figures in the history of modern dance, Carmen de Lavallade and Geoffrey Holder.
New Orleans-born de Lavallade and Holder, from Trinidad, both arrived in New York in the '50s after working in Hollywood and met on the Broadway production of "House of Flowers," which Holder also co-choreographed.
De Lavallade, a noted solo performer who had a close association with Alvin Ailey, also became a choreographer and teacher.
New Orleans-born de Lavallade and Holder, from Trinidad, both arrived in New York in the '50s after working in Hollywood and met on the Broadway production of "House of Flowers," which Holder also co-choreographed.
De Lavallade, a noted solo performer who had a close association with Alvin Ailey, also became a choreographer and teacher.
- 3/13/2009
- by By LOU LUMENICK
- NYPost.com
This week sees, for once, nothing imported from Russia and nothing opening in 3D. Hmmm...signs and portents.
Download this in audio form (MP3: 7:43 minutes, 10.6 Mb)
"Brothers at War"
While his very premise negates a documentarian's objectivity, filmmaker Jake Rademacher brings an intimacy and affection to his feature debut, a handheld portrait of his two brothers serving in Iraq. Shot first-hand while embedded with his brothers' units in the field, Rademacher seeks to better understand their actions and motivations as they patrol along the Syrian border. Putting the larger political issues aside, the film focuses on the men and women who fight, the families back home who wait, and the unique bond that ties and holds them all together.
Opens in limited release.
"The Cake Eaters"
After cutting her directorial teeth with a segment in 2001 sci-fi anthology "On the Edge," Mary Stuart Masterson undergoes yet another career reinvention...
Download this in audio form (MP3: 7:43 minutes, 10.6 Mb)
"Brothers at War"
While his very premise negates a documentarian's objectivity, filmmaker Jake Rademacher brings an intimacy and affection to his feature debut, a handheld portrait of his two brothers serving in Iraq. Shot first-hand while embedded with his brothers' units in the field, Rademacher seeks to better understand their actions and motivations as they patrol along the Syrian border. Putting the larger political issues aside, the film focuses on the men and women who fight, the families back home who wait, and the unique bond that ties and holds them all together.
Opens in limited release.
"The Cake Eaters"
After cutting her directorial teeth with a segment in 2001 sci-fi anthology "On the Edge," Mary Stuart Masterson undergoes yet another career reinvention...
- 3/11/2009
- by Neil Pedley
- ifc.com
NEW YORK -- After a decade as a top indie film production and video distribution outfit, Hart Sharp Entertainment founders John Hart and Jeffrey Sharp are heading their separate ways. Hart is forming the new film and theater production company Evamere.
Evamere will launch production on two films this year: Todd Solondz's dark comedy of sexual obsession, Life During Wartime, and the James Solomon-penned biopic of a woman involved in the Abraham Lincoln assassination, The Conspirator.
Other new projects include Alice Goes to Harlem, a potential animated feature that finds Alice in Wonderland meeting such artists as The Nicholas Brothers and Whoopi Goldberg on a journey celebrating the Harlem Renaissance. Geoffrey Holder and Hilton Als are in talks to write the screenplay. Also set for 2008 is Come Like Shadows, a surreal period adaptation of Macbeth, with John Maybury in negotiations to direct.
Hart will oversee management of the company's existing private-equity funds, True Film Fund I and II, which will continue to finance Hart Sharp projects that Hart will now produce.
Evamere will launch production on two films this year: Todd Solondz's dark comedy of sexual obsession, Life During Wartime, and the James Solomon-penned biopic of a woman involved in the Abraham Lincoln assassination, The Conspirator.
Other new projects include Alice Goes to Harlem, a potential animated feature that finds Alice in Wonderland meeting such artists as The Nicholas Brothers and Whoopi Goldberg on a journey celebrating the Harlem Renaissance. Geoffrey Holder and Hilton Als are in talks to write the screenplay. Also set for 2008 is Come Like Shadows, a surreal period adaptation of Macbeth, with John Maybury in negotiations to direct.
Hart will oversee management of the company's existing private-equity funds, True Film Fund I and II, which will continue to finance Hart Sharp projects that Hart will now produce.
- 2/15/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.