HAIRSPRAY Film Sequel Coming; Waters Writing Treatment
by Robert Diamond
- Jul 24, 2008
Variety reports that New Line Cinema has just made a deal with John Waters, Hairspray's creator to pen a treatment for a sequel to the hit film. Also set to return are director/choreographer Adam Shankman, the song-writing team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.
'One Red Flower' to Have Reading with McGovern in LA
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 5, 2008
'One Red Flower,' a new musical production starring Maureen McGovern, Elijah Kelley (Hairspray) and Hunter Parrish (Weeds), produced and created by Emmy Award-winning director Paris Barclay, is presented in a staged reading format.
'Hairspray' Rereleased in LA & NY for One-Week
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 4, 2008
New Line Cinema is re-releasing its hit musical comedy Hairspray for a special one-week return engagement on January 4-10 exclusively at the Laemmle's Sunset-5 Theater in Los Angeles and at the Landmark's Sunshine Cinema Theater in New York.
'Sweeney Todd' & 'Hairspray' Earn 5 Critics' Choice Nominations
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 12, 2007
The nominees for the 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards were announced Tuesday, December 11 by the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Honoring the finest in cinematic achievement, the winners of the Critics' Choice Awards will be broadcast live on VH1 from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Monday, January 7, 2008.
TV EXCLUSIVE: Hairspray's Alternate Ending!
by Craig Brockman
- Nov 18, 2007
The DVD of Big Fat MOVIE Hit, 'Hairspray' will line the shelves of stores around the country on Tuesday, November 20th. To whet your appetite for this feature-filled DVD release, BroadwayWorld has this NATIONWIDE video exlusive of the alternate ending of HAIRSPRAY! Click now to watch!
Photo Flash: Zeta-Jones, Zadan, Meron at Hollywood Film Fest
by BWW
- Oct 30, 2007
On October 23, Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron received the Hollywood Film Festival's Producers of the Year Award for Hairspray from their Chicago Oscar-winning star Catherine Zeta-Jones at the Awards Gala Ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Photo Coverage: Hollywood Film Festival Awards
by BWW
- Oct 23, 2007
The 11th Annual Hollywood Film Festival was held October 17-22, followed by The Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, October 22.
'Hairspray' Wins 3 Hollywood Film Festival Awards
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 22, 2007
The movie-musical Hairspray garnered three prestigious awards from the 11th Annual Hollywood Film Festival held October 17-22. The Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, October 23. Winners include Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Producers), John Travolta (Supporting Actor) and the Ensemble.
High School Musical 2, Dreamgirls & Hairspray AMA Nominees
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 9, 2007
Nominees for the 2007 American Music Awards, produced by Dick Clark Productions, Inc., were announced today during a press conference at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The three nominees in the Soundtrack - Favorite Album category are Dreamgirls, Hairspray and High School Musical 2.
Travolta to Receive Hollywood Film Fest Award
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 25, 2007
According to Variety, The Hollywood Film Festival will award John Travolta for its Supporting Actor of the Year award for his performance as Edna Turnblad in New Line Cinema's Hairspray. The awards ceremony will be held October 22 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
'Hairspray' Soundtrack Hits Gold; Kelley Signs Record Deal
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 13, 2007
New Line Records' soundtrack to the hit musical comedy Hairspray (now playing in theaters nationwide) was certified Gold by the RIAA after selling more than 500,000 units and continues to be ranked in the Top 10 of Billboard's Top 200 chart and at #1 on the Billboard Independent Label chart for the ninth week in a row.
'Hairspray' is 3rd Most Successful Movie Musical in 30 Years
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 8, 2007
According to ShowBizData, Hairspray is the third most successful movie musical in 30 years. The film rose just over $113 million in domestic sales yesterday, surpassing the 1975 cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
'Hairspray' Wins Hollywood Film Award for its Ensemble
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 21, 2007
The 11th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards, presented by Starz, have announced that this year's festival will honor the cast of New Line Cinema's Hairspray with the 'Hollywood Ensemble Acting of the Year Award -- Musical/Comedy.'
Lance Bass Joins Broadway Cast of Hairspray Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 14, 2007
Lance Bass, a member of the boy band phenomenon 'N Sync, will join Hairspray's cast Tuesday, August 14 through Sunday, January 6, in the role of Corny Collins, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.
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