NBC and Peacock are hosting a star-studded tribute to the music of Elvis Presley and the holiday season later this month. On Nov. 29, “Christmas at Graceland” will feature live musical performances from Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Lana Del Rey, Post Malone and The War And Treaty.
Each artist will pay tribute to the King with performances from inside the Graceland estate, with Elvis’ granddaughter Riley Keough also making a special appearance. Keough serves as an executive producer on the special under her Felix Culpa banner with partner Gina Gammell.
“Christmas at Graceland” is the first televised concert from the estate and will also feature never-before-seen footage of Elvis Presley.
The special will air live on Nov. 29 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC and will simultaneously stream on Peacock, immediately after NBC’s airing of “Christmas in Rockefeller Center.”
“Christmas at Graceland” is produced by Done + Dusted,...
Each artist will pay tribute to the King with performances from inside the Graceland estate, with Elvis’ granddaughter Riley Keough also making a special appearance. Keough serves as an executive producer on the special under her Felix Culpa banner with partner Gina Gammell.
“Christmas at Graceland” is the first televised concert from the estate and will also feature never-before-seen footage of Elvis Presley.
The special will air live on Nov. 29 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC and will simultaneously stream on Peacock, immediately after NBC’s airing of “Christmas in Rockefeller Center.”
“Christmas at Graceland” is produced by Done + Dusted,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
NBC is heading to Memphis for its latest holiday special.
A slew of pop stars including Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Lana Del Rey, Post Malone and The War And Treaty will perform as part of its Christmas at Graceland special.
The event will air November 29 at 10 p.m.
It marks the first ever concert broadcast live from Elvis Presley’s iconic home and comes as Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla is currently in theaters. It will also feature never before broadcast footage of Presley.
The musicians will pay tribute to The King. His granddaughter Riley Keough, star of Amazon’s Daisy Jones & the Six, will make a special appearance and also exec produce alongside her Felix Culpa partner Gina Gammell.
Done + Dusted and Authentic Studios will produce alongside Felix Culpa with Raj Kapoor, Katy Mullan and Ian Stewart exec producing for Done + Dusted and Colin Smeeton,...
A slew of pop stars including Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Lana Del Rey, Post Malone and The War And Treaty will perform as part of its Christmas at Graceland special.
The event will air November 29 at 10 p.m.
It marks the first ever concert broadcast live from Elvis Presley’s iconic home and comes as Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla is currently in theaters. It will also feature never before broadcast footage of Presley.
The musicians will pay tribute to The King. His granddaughter Riley Keough, star of Amazon’s Daisy Jones & the Six, will make a special appearance and also exec produce alongside her Felix Culpa partner Gina Gammell.
Done + Dusted and Authentic Studios will produce alongside Felix Culpa with Raj Kapoor, Katy Mullan and Ian Stewart exec producing for Done + Dusted and Colin Smeeton,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
When the Rolling Stones kicked off their 48-date North American summer tour in 1972, Rolling Stone writer Robert Greenfield was by their side to chronicle every second of the madness for his book Stones Touring Party. He logged more than 60 hours of interviews with the band and their associates, but much of that audio has sat in the vault for the past five decades.
It’s finally going to be heard as part of the iHeartPodcast series Stones Touring Party, kicking off on August 2. Hosted by writer Jordan Runtagh, the podcast...
It’s finally going to be heard as part of the iHeartPodcast series Stones Touring Party, kicking off on August 2. Hosted by writer Jordan Runtagh, the podcast...
- 7/24/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Charlie Watts was The Rolling Stones’ drummer for decades, working closely with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards for most of his life. In this time, Richards said he only saw Watts get truly angry several times. On one of these occasions, he directed his vitriol at Jagger. After the band’s singer made a condescending remark, the typically reserved Watts punched him so hard he nearly fell out the window.
Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts | Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Charlie Watts hit Mick Jagger in the face after he made an insulting comment
As a drummer, Watts built up a great deal of upper body strength. According to Richards, he only saw him use this strength violently on a handful of occasions.
“There was a rare moment, in late 1984, of Charlie throwing his drummer’s punch — a punch I’ve seen a couple of times and it’s...
Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts | Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Charlie Watts hit Mick Jagger in the face after he made an insulting comment
As a drummer, Watts built up a great deal of upper body strength. According to Richards, he only saw him use this strength violently on a handful of occasions.
“There was a rare moment, in late 1984, of Charlie throwing his drummer’s punch — a punch I’ve seen a couple of times and it’s...
- 5/31/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jimmy Page with a guitar in his hands comes off as one of the most confident musicians ever. How confident? Enough to quit his lucrative session musician job and finally join the Yardbirds. Still, Page said recording with the Yardbirds was terrifying, and we understand why.
Jimmy Page and the Yardbirds in 1967 | Ivan Keeman/Redferns Jimmy Page got a ‘terrifying’ response while recording with the Yardbirds
Page made a good living as a session guitarist, but the grind wore on him. He initially had creative freedom to play whatever riffs fit the song, but then producers increasingly told him what to play note-for-note. Plus, he was performing more muzak and less music on the job.
So when the Yardbirds came calling a third time, he jumped at the chance to join.
Page and friend (and fellow guitar maestro) Jeff Beck briefly overlapped in the Yardbirds. When Beck quit, his pal...
Jimmy Page and the Yardbirds in 1967 | Ivan Keeman/Redferns Jimmy Page got a ‘terrifying’ response while recording with the Yardbirds
Page made a good living as a session guitarist, but the grind wore on him. He initially had creative freedom to play whatever riffs fit the song, but then producers increasingly told him what to play note-for-note. Plus, he was performing more muzak and less music on the job.
So when the Yardbirds came calling a third time, he jumped at the chance to join.
Page and friend (and fellow guitar maestro) Jeff Beck briefly overlapped in the Yardbirds. When Beck quit, his pal...
- 3/30/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin started as a psychedelic blues band in the last 1960s. It didn’t take long for them to prove they had a soft side with their more delicate work in the folk and country genres. They never shied away from unplugging, and the best acoustic Led Zeppelin songs are some of the finest in their catalog.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Bonham | Michael Putland/Getty Images Tunes you won’t see on our list of Led Zeppelin’s best acoustic songs
Zep’s reputation as a heavy blues band was so ingrained in their image that George Harrison didn’t realize they had a softer side. Founding guitarist Jimmy Page answered the challenge when the famous Beatle complained to drummer John Bonham that Led Zeppelin never wrote ballads. Page came up with “The Rain Song,” and he subtly referenced the...
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Bonham | Michael Putland/Getty Images Tunes you won’t see on our list of Led Zeppelin’s best acoustic songs
Zep’s reputation as a heavy blues band was so ingrained in their image that George Harrison didn’t realize they had a softer side. Founding guitarist Jimmy Page answered the challenge when the famous Beatle complained to drummer John Bonham that Led Zeppelin never wrote ballads. Page came up with “The Rain Song,” and he subtly referenced the...
- 2/25/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Max Original concert special Lizzo: Live In Concert debuts Saturday, December 31. Produced by Done+Dusted, Lizzo: Live In Concert was filmed during singer, songwriter, rapper, flutist and actress Lizzo’s The Special Tour earlier this month at the iconic Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA. Lizzo: Live In Concert is the culmination of her deeply personal documentary “Love, Lizzo,” which debuts tomorrow, Thursday, November 24 on HBO Max.
Logline: Celebrate the new year with Emmy® and three-time Grammy-winning superstar Lizzo, her band The Lizzbians and The Little Bigs, The Big Grrrls with special guests Cardi B, Sza and Missy Elliott for a spectacular show filled with lots of love, positivity and incredible music.
Credits: Directed by Sam Wrench and produced by Kevin Beisler. Lizzo is executive producing with her production company Lizzobangers. Executive producing for Done+Dusted is Ian Stewart, Leah Lane and Hamish Hamilton.
Logline: Celebrate the new year with Emmy® and three-time Grammy-winning superstar Lizzo, her band The Lizzbians and The Little Bigs, The Big Grrrls with special guests Cardi B, Sza and Missy Elliott for a spectacular show filled with lots of love, positivity and incredible music.
Credits: Directed by Sam Wrench and produced by Kevin Beisler. Lizzo is executive producing with her production company Lizzobangers. Executive producing for Done+Dusted is Ian Stewart, Leah Lane and Hamish Hamilton.
- 11/23/2022
- by Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Eugene Cordero to Host 20th Unforgettable Gala in December; Top Honorees Announced (TV News Roundup)
Unforgettable Gala, which bills itself as the nation’s longest-running Asian Pacific Islander awards show, is set to celebrate its 20th annual ceremony with actor Eugene Cordero serving as host. Cordero’s hosting stint will be the first time a Filipino American has emceed the entertainment gala. The gala, with the theme “Illuminate,” will take place on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Beverly Hilton.
Also set to appear are honorees Ke Huy Quan (actor in film) and Stephanie Hsu (breakout in film) of “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The Breakout in TV Award will go to Minha Kim of “Pachinko,” with the hit series also receiving this year’s Vanguard Award. Bretman Rock will receive the digital influencer award, while Domee Shi and Julia Cho will receive the writer award for “Turning Red.” Awards selection committee co-chairs Daniel Dae Kim and Lisa Ling will deliver the gala’s keynote address.
“As...
Also set to appear are honorees Ke Huy Quan (actor in film) and Stephanie Hsu (breakout in film) of “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The Breakout in TV Award will go to Minha Kim of “Pachinko,” with the hit series also receiving this year’s Vanguard Award. Bretman Rock will receive the digital influencer award, while Domee Shi and Julia Cho will receive the writer award for “Turning Red.” Awards selection committee co-chairs Daniel Dae Kim and Lisa Ling will deliver the gala’s keynote address.
“As...
- 11/18/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
The clock, as Zedd and Alessia Cara like to say, was ticking.
Jason Sudeikis noticed it — how could he not, when shortly after his cast and producers gathered on stage to accept their second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series, he turned to thank the Academy and uttered the immortal words: “Wait, we just got here! And we’re down to 30 seconds.”
But it wasn’t just winners crowned near the end of Monday’s brisk and bizarre ceremony that faced the teleprompter’s wrath. Matthew Macfadyen took note of the night’s swift dismissal music by raising his golden statue slightly and smiling in wistful remembrance of an honor lost as he was still receiving it. “There it goes,” he said, before squeezing in a few more loved ones’ first names.
Yet the worst of it was reserved for one of the 2022 Emmys’ most anticipated victors: Jennifer Coolidge, whose...
Jason Sudeikis noticed it — how could he not, when shortly after his cast and producers gathered on stage to accept their second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series, he turned to thank the Academy and uttered the immortal words: “Wait, we just got here! And we’re down to 30 seconds.”
But it wasn’t just winners crowned near the end of Monday’s brisk and bizarre ceremony that faced the teleprompter’s wrath. Matthew Macfadyen took note of the night’s swift dismissal music by raising his golden statue slightly and smiling in wistful remembrance of an honor lost as he was still receiving it. “There it goes,” he said, before squeezing in a few more loved ones’ first names.
Yet the worst of it was reserved for one of the 2022 Emmys’ most anticipated victors: Jennifer Coolidge, whose...
- 9/13/2022
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Ariana DeBose was in the house, but the Emmys tonight were no Tony Awards.
Not that the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards were lousy; they were certainly not. However, bereft of the real razzle dazzle of Broadway’s big show back in June and the seemingly inexhaustible exuberance of Oscar-winning host DeBose, the Kenan Thompson-fronted show on Monday made the small screen feel just that bit smaller in its lack of real ambition.
Oprah Winfrey! Lizzo! Lavender Bath! The Best And Worst Moments Of The 2022 Emmys
Already diminished after this year’s broadcaster NBC moved the ceremony to Monday (again) to keep its high-stakes season opener of Sunday Night Football on schedule, the uneven 2022 Emmys never really found its own unique voice or footing, to put it bluntly.
Let’s be clear: Avoiding the glaring mishaps that have befuddled the Oscars and other awards shows of late, tonight’s ceremony...
Not that the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards were lousy; they were certainly not. However, bereft of the real razzle dazzle of Broadway’s big show back in June and the seemingly inexhaustible exuberance of Oscar-winning host DeBose, the Kenan Thompson-fronted show on Monday made the small screen feel just that bit smaller in its lack of real ambition.
Oprah Winfrey! Lizzo! Lavender Bath! The Best And Worst Moments Of The 2022 Emmys
Already diminished after this year’s broadcaster NBC moved the ceremony to Monday (again) to keep its high-stakes season opener of Sunday Night Football on schedule, the uneven 2022 Emmys never really found its own unique voice or footing, to put it bluntly.
Let’s be clear: Avoiding the glaring mishaps that have befuddled the Oscars and other awards shows of late, tonight’s ceremony...
- 9/13/2022
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
In a few days Kenan Thompson will host his first Primetime Emmys show, but he’s not afraid of an ‘Oscar slap’, he says.
Speaking at an Emmy preview event in LA on Wednesday night, the SNL comic reflected on the infamous physical clash between Oscars host Chris Rock and Will Smith, and on the pitfalls of ‘roasting’ at awards shows in general, reports Deadline.
“I think a good comic is supposed to be aware,” Thompson said.
“I mean I’m not calling Chris a bad comic, he just wasn’t necessarily aware of that situation, so it’s not fair to lump him into that conversation. But overall those kind of roast-y kind of people, you have to be smart, because you know, there’s a way to jab at people without offending, like for real for real. I don’t think offense necessarily gets us anywhere as a society.
Speaking at an Emmy preview event in LA on Wednesday night, the SNL comic reflected on the infamous physical clash between Oscars host Chris Rock and Will Smith, and on the pitfalls of ‘roasting’ at awards shows in general, reports Deadline.
“I think a good comic is supposed to be aware,” Thompson said.
“I mean I’m not calling Chris a bad comic, he just wasn’t necessarily aware of that situation, so it’s not fair to lump him into that conversation. But overall those kind of roast-y kind of people, you have to be smart, because you know, there’s a way to jab at people without offending, like for real for real. I don’t think offense necessarily gets us anywhere as a society.
- 9/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
In a few days Kenan Thompson will host his first Primetime Emmys show, but he’s not afraid of an ‘Oscar slap’, he says.
Speaking at an Emmy preview event in LA on Wednesday night, the SNL comic reflected on the infamous physical clash between Oscars host Chris Rock and Will Smith, and on the pitfalls of ‘roasting’ at awards shows in general.
“I think a good comic is supposed to be aware,” Thompson said. “I mean I’m not calling Chris a bad comic, he just wasn’t necessarily aware of that situation, so it’s not fair to lump him into that conversation. But overall those kind of roast-y kind of people, you have to be smart, because you know, there’s a way to jab at people without offending, like for real for real. I don’t think offense necessarily gets us anywhere as a society.”
In...
Speaking at an Emmy preview event in LA on Wednesday night, the SNL comic reflected on the infamous physical clash between Oscars host Chris Rock and Will Smith, and on the pitfalls of ‘roasting’ at awards shows in general.
“I think a good comic is supposed to be aware,” Thompson said. “I mean I’m not calling Chris a bad comic, he just wasn’t necessarily aware of that situation, so it’s not fair to lump him into that conversation. But overall those kind of roast-y kind of people, you have to be smart, because you know, there’s a way to jab at people without offending, like for real for real. I don’t think offense necessarily gets us anywhere as a society.”
In...
- 9/9/2022
- by Antonia Blyth
- Deadline Film + TV
John Legend will be performing his new song ‘Pieces’ at the 74th Emmy Awards on NBC Sept. 12. It will be the backdrop for the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment. His involvement was revealed by Emmys executive producer Reginald “Reggie” Hudlin during a press event Thursday night.
“Normally we would not do a new song in a situation like this. We listened with skepticism which quickly turned to wild enthusiasm. This is an incredulous powerful moving song,” Hudlin said. “You guys are all fans of John Legend, you know how he can grab straight in your heart and break you down. … A John Legend performance is always something to be excited about and the song is unique and special and uniquely suited to the context we’ll be putting it in.”
Legend recently posted a tease for ‘Pieces’ on YouTube. You can listen to it below.
The producers also revealed that Zedd,...
“Normally we would not do a new song in a situation like this. We listened with skepticism which quickly turned to wild enthusiasm. This is an incredulous powerful moving song,” Hudlin said. “You guys are all fans of John Legend, you know how he can grab straight in your heart and break you down. … A John Legend performance is always something to be excited about and the song is unique and special and uniquely suited to the context we’ll be putting it in.”
Legend recently posted a tease for ‘Pieces’ on YouTube. You can listen to it below.
The producers also revealed that Zedd,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Antonia Blyth and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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Few in Hollywood speak with the enthusiasm and optimism of awards-show producers. A hybrid of party promoters and air traffic controllers, artists and makeshift medical experts (thanks to Covid-19), they’re regularly roasted for their efforts by either ratings or reviews and still eagerly come back for more. But Reginald “Reggie” Hudlin and Done+Dusted president Ian Stewart have good reason to be geeked about producing their third consecutive Emmy telecast Sept. 12. Their 2021 collaboration brought a ratings bump (up 1.4 million viewers to an audience of 7.8 million) and a well-received shift from theatrical seating to a starry dinner party. Teaming with 2022 host network NBC (and, with it, NBCU television and streaming executive vp live events and specials Jen Neal) for a show that returns to its massive Microsoft Theater digs for the first time since the pandemic eighty-sixed traditional gatherings, they’re hoping the...
Few in Hollywood speak with the enthusiasm and optimism of awards-show producers. A hybrid of party promoters and air traffic controllers, artists and makeshift medical experts (thanks to Covid-19), they’re regularly roasted for their efforts by either ratings or reviews and still eagerly come back for more. But Reginald “Reggie” Hudlin and Done+Dusted president Ian Stewart have good reason to be geeked about producing their third consecutive Emmy telecast Sept. 12. Their 2021 collaboration brought a ratings bump (up 1.4 million viewers to an audience of 7.8 million) and a well-received shift from theatrical seating to a starry dinner party. Teaming with 2022 host network NBC (and, with it, NBCU television and streaming executive vp live events and specials Jen Neal) for a show that returns to its massive Microsoft Theater digs for the first time since the pandemic eighty-sixed traditional gatherings, they’re hoping the...
- 9/8/2022
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Longtime Done+Dusted partner Melanie Fletcher has been promoted to CEO of North America, recognizing her shift in recent years toward overseeing the growth of the production company’s business. Fletcher’s promotion comes as D+D prepares to produce the 74th Emmy Awards for NBC next month, as well as upcoming specials like ABC’s “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter” and “Beauty and The Beast: A 30th Celebration,” and “The Kennedy Center Honors” for CBS.
In overseeing D+D’s U.S. business, she’ll focus on expanding the company’s output in original IP development, series, brands, live specials, gaming and experiences. Fletcher, who has been with D+D since its early days, most recently served as chief operating officer.
“Honestly, from the heart, Melanie is fucking amazing,” said D+D co-founder, TV director and Emmy nominee Hamish Hamilton. “She’s been a real driving force...
In overseeing D+D’s U.S. business, she’ll focus on expanding the company’s output in original IP development, series, brands, live specials, gaming and experiences. Fletcher, who has been with D+D since its early days, most recently served as chief operating officer.
“Honestly, from the heart, Melanie is fucking amazing,” said D+D co-founder, TV director and Emmy nominee Hamish Hamilton. “She’s been a real driving force...
- 8/2/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
To raise funds and awareness for the war in Ukraine, NBC will air primetime special “Ukraine: Answering the Call” featuring an address from president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 3 at 7 p.m.
“Ukraine: Answering the Call” aims to respond to previous comments from Zelenskyy, who has challenged Americans to speak up about the war. The hour-long special will also feature appearances from José Andrés, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile, Brian Cox, Jeff Daniels, Vera Farmiga, Lena Headey, Alicia Keys, Simu Liu, Julianne Moore, Brad Paisley and Rosie Perez. Additionally, Broadway stars Rachel Bay Jones, Brenda Braxton, Liz Callaway, Lilla Crawford, Juwan Crawley, José Llana, Beth Malone, Andrea McArdle, Bonnie Milligan, Orfeh, Krysta Rodriguez, Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley and NaTasha Yvette Williams will perform a rendition of “What the World Needs Now is Love,” which was oft-used as a message of peace during the Vietnam War.
Along with Zelenskyy, Ukrainian head...
“Ukraine: Answering the Call” aims to respond to previous comments from Zelenskyy, who has challenged Americans to speak up about the war. The hour-long special will also feature appearances from José Andrés, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile, Brian Cox, Jeff Daniels, Vera Farmiga, Lena Headey, Alicia Keys, Simu Liu, Julianne Moore, Brad Paisley and Rosie Perez. Additionally, Broadway stars Rachel Bay Jones, Brenda Braxton, Liz Callaway, Lilla Crawford, Juwan Crawley, José Llana, Beth Malone, Andrea McArdle, Bonnie Milligan, Orfeh, Krysta Rodriguez, Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley and NaTasha Yvette Williams will perform a rendition of “What the World Needs Now is Love,” which was oft-used as a message of peace during the Vietnam War.
Along with Zelenskyy, Ukrainian head...
- 6/27/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
NBC has set Ukraine: Answering The Call, a one-hour primetime special aimed at education and raising funds for those whose lives have been shattered by the escalating war in the country.
The special, said to be an answer to the call from President Volodymyr Zelensky who has challenged Americans to use their voices to reach those who want peace, will air Sunday, July 3 at 7 pm Et/Pt on NBC.
Ukraine: Answering The Call will feature appearances by José Andrés, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile, Brian Cox, Jeff Daniels, Vera Farmiga, Lena Headey, Alicia Keys, Simu Liu, Julianne Moore, Brad Paisley, Rosie Perez, among others. Broadway stars also appearing include Rachel Bay Jones, Brenda Braxton, Liz Callaway, Lilla Crawford, Juwan Crawley, José Llana, Beth Malone, Andrea McArdle, Bonnie Milligan, Orfeh, Krysta Rodriguez, Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley and NaTasha Yvette Williams will come together for a special rendition of “What the World Needs Now is Love.
The special, said to be an answer to the call from President Volodymyr Zelensky who has challenged Americans to use their voices to reach those who want peace, will air Sunday, July 3 at 7 pm Et/Pt on NBC.
Ukraine: Answering The Call will feature appearances by José Andrés, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile, Brian Cox, Jeff Daniels, Vera Farmiga, Lena Headey, Alicia Keys, Simu Liu, Julianne Moore, Brad Paisley, Rosie Perez, among others. Broadway stars also appearing include Rachel Bay Jones, Brenda Braxton, Liz Callaway, Lilla Crawford, Juwan Crawley, José Llana, Beth Malone, Andrea McArdle, Bonnie Milligan, Orfeh, Krysta Rodriguez, Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley and NaTasha Yvette Williams will come together for a special rendition of “What the World Needs Now is Love.
- 6/27/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Reginald Hudlin and production company Done+Dusted are returning to produce the Emmys this year.
It marks the third consecutive year that the House Party director will exec produce and the fifth year for the British production company.
The 74th Emmy Awards will air on NBC on September 12.
Hudlin Entertainment will produce with Done+Dusted. Hudlin will exec produce the three-year show with Ian Stewart, Byron Phillips and Jane Mun.
No host or venue has been announced.
Ahead of the September 12 event, the 2022 Creative Arts Emmy Awards will take place over two consecutive nights on September 3 and 4 with an edited presentation airing on Fxx on September 10.
Hudlin said, “I’m very excited to be returning to the Emmys with Done+Dusted. Television is now in its new Golden Age and celebrating its brilliance in all genres is so much fun to do.”...
It marks the third consecutive year that the House Party director will exec produce and the fifth year for the British production company.
The 74th Emmy Awards will air on NBC on September 12.
Hudlin Entertainment will produce with Done+Dusted. Hudlin will exec produce the three-year show with Ian Stewart, Byron Phillips and Jane Mun.
No host or venue has been announced.
Ahead of the September 12 event, the 2022 Creative Arts Emmy Awards will take place over two consecutive nights on September 3 and 4 with an edited presentation airing on Fxx on September 10.
Hudlin said, “I’m very excited to be returning to the Emmys with Done+Dusted. Television is now in its new Golden Age and celebrating its brilliance in all genres is so much fun to do.”...
- 5/20/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Primetime Emmys are sticking with continuity for its production team: Done+Dusted and Hudlin Entertainment will return to produce this year’s Primetime Emmys together, Variety has learned exclusively.
The news is set to be announced Friday by NBC and the Television Academy, which jointly confirmed that D+D and Hudlin would reconnect for another go-round. The 74th Emmy Awards take place Sept. 12 on NBC.
This marks the third consecutive year for the Done+Dusted and Reggie Hudlin collab. And it marks the fifth consecutive year for D+D, which had already been producing the Emmys telecast for two years when it was paired with Hudlin in 2020 to handle the unconventional, no-audience Covid-impacted Emmys. At the time, Hudlin made history as the first Black executive producer of the Primetime Emmys.
In their first two years at the helm, D+D and Hudlin have managed hold ratings steady in a...
The news is set to be announced Friday by NBC and the Television Academy, which jointly confirmed that D+D and Hudlin would reconnect for another go-round. The 74th Emmy Awards take place Sept. 12 on NBC.
This marks the third consecutive year for the Done+Dusted and Reggie Hudlin collab. And it marks the fifth consecutive year for D+D, which had already been producing the Emmys telecast for two years when it was paired with Hudlin in 2020 to handle the unconventional, no-audience Covid-impacted Emmys. At the time, Hudlin made history as the first Black executive producer of the Primetime Emmys.
In their first two years at the helm, D+D and Hudlin have managed hold ratings steady in a...
- 5/20/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
As the 72nd Emmys goes virtual, so will the media that covers it. ABC and the Television Academy are launching a virtual media center that will serve as a home base for reporters and TV news crews covering this year’s ceremony from home.
“In lieu of the traditional press rooms that have occurred on-site during previous years, credentialed press will be provided the opportunity to connect directly with Emmy winners in a real-time, virtual environment,” ABC and TV Academy are set to reveal in a joint announcement today. “This will ensure that talent may participate from wherever they are in the world.”
The virtual media center will open as soon as the Emmy telecast begins on Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. Pt and close approximately one hour post-show, allowing winners the opportunity to do the usual press rounds — albeit from the comfort of wherever they’re watching the telecast.
As Variety first reported on Monday,...
“In lieu of the traditional press rooms that have occurred on-site during previous years, credentialed press will be provided the opportunity to connect directly with Emmy winners in a real-time, virtual environment,” ABC and TV Academy are set to reveal in a joint announcement today. “This will ensure that talent may participate from wherever they are in the world.”
The virtual media center will open as soon as the Emmy telecast begins on Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. Pt and close approximately one hour post-show, allowing winners the opportunity to do the usual press rounds — albeit from the comfort of wherever they’re watching the telecast.
As Variety first reported on Monday,...
- 8/27/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
From Comic-Con and the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour to the Democratic National Convention, practically all media events over the last few months have shifted to various videoconferencing formats due to ongoing production challenges brought on by an unprecedented pandemic.
But this years Emmys are meant to feel different.
Ian Stewart and Reginald Hudlin, the executive producers behind the upcoming 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards, recently spoke to Variety about their plans to ensure this year’s ceremony boasts more visual flair and live elements than recent television events. Organizing what’s billed as the most important night for television in the middle of a pandemic comes with a myriad of difficulties (including the lack of a red carpet), but as Stewart told Variety, “We’re not trying to make the Zoomies, we’re trying to make the Emmys.”
Emmys organizers plan on placing professional cameras and camera operators where every nominee is located.
But this years Emmys are meant to feel different.
Ian Stewart and Reginald Hudlin, the executive producers behind the upcoming 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards, recently spoke to Variety about their plans to ensure this year’s ceremony boasts more visual flair and live elements than recent television events. Organizing what’s billed as the most important night for television in the middle of a pandemic comes with a myriad of difficulties (including the lack of a red carpet), but as Stewart told Variety, “We’re not trying to make the Zoomies, we’re trying to make the Emmys.”
Emmys organizers plan on placing professional cameras and camera operators where every nominee is located.
- 8/24/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
With less than a month to go before the Primetime Emmys, the telecast’s producers are still building the show and figuring out how to make it as live — and safe — as possible. And at the same time, they promise that they’re not aiming to do “Emmys Light.”
“We shouldn’t lose sight that Emmys are prestigious awards, and we’re not giving them out for fun, we’re giving them out to reflect excellence,” said Done+Dusted president Ian Stewart, whose company is involved in the production of the show for a third year in a row. “However, apart from that, it’s all available to be blown up, quite frankly. Because awards have been the same way for many, many years.”
Variety recently spoke with 72nd Emmy Awards executive producers Reginald Hudlin and Stewart, who revealed for the first time how this year’s ceremony will look.
“We shouldn’t lose sight that Emmys are prestigious awards, and we’re not giving them out for fun, we’re giving them out to reflect excellence,” said Done+Dusted president Ian Stewart, whose company is involved in the production of the show for a third year in a row. “However, apart from that, it’s all available to be blown up, quite frankly. Because awards have been the same way for many, many years.”
Variety recently spoke with 72nd Emmy Awards executive producers Reginald Hudlin and Stewart, who revealed for the first time how this year’s ceremony will look.
- 8/24/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
On July 29, the day after the Primetime Emmy nominations were announced, the producers of the Emmy telecast sent a letter to acting nominees letting them know what most of us were already expecting. This year’s awards are going virtual.
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“As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th. This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out … but we’ll come to you!” explains the letter, which was signed by producers Jimmy Kimmel, Ian Stewart, Reggie Hudlin, Guy Carrington and David Jammy. Kimmel is also hosting the event.
The letter goes on to say, “We never want to lose the significance of being nominated for, and maybe winning, an Emmy, but we’re going to do in a way that...
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“As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th. This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out … but we’ll come to you!” explains the letter, which was signed by producers Jimmy Kimmel, Ian Stewart, Reggie Hudlin, Guy Carrington and David Jammy. Kimmel is also hosting the event.
The letter goes on to say, “We never want to lose the significance of being nominated for, and maybe winning, an Emmy, but we’re going to do in a way that...
- 7/30/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
A letter sent Wednesday to newly minted Emmy nominees and/or their PR reps inadvertently provides some of the details for the Jimmy Kimmel-hosted and -produced Primetime Emmy Awards show that ABC will broadcast September 20. The opening line confirms, as the letter indicates, what we already knew: The Emmys are going virtual.
“We’re delighted and honored to be producing the event on September 20th and have every intention of not only making sure that it is not compromised by this crazy moment in our lives, but that it is the most memorable Emmys ever and that you have a wonderful night,” reads the letter, which was obtained by Deadline sister site Variety. “As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th. This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out…...
“We’re delighted and honored to be producing the event on September 20th and have every intention of not only making sure that it is not compromised by this crazy moment in our lives, but that it is the most memorable Emmys ever and that you have a wonderful night,” reads the letter, which was obtained by Deadline sister site Variety. “As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th. This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out…...
- 7/29/2020
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
In news that is bound to make you say “wait, that wasn’t official yet?”, the 2020 Emmy Awards are now set to be a virtual ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Producers of this year’s show, including host Jimmy Kimmel, composed and sent a letter to select acting nominees revealing that the show will operate virtually on September 20 and all nominees will be asked to participate remotely. Variety was first to report the news and gain access to the letter, the relevant portion of which reads:
“As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th. This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out… but we’ll come to you!”
The letter was signed by Kimmel and executive producers Reggie Hudlin, Ian Stewart, Guy Carrington, and David Jammy.
Producers of this year’s show, including host Jimmy Kimmel, composed and sent a letter to select acting nominees revealing that the show will operate virtually on September 20 and all nominees will be asked to participate remotely. Variety was first to report the news and gain access to the letter, the relevant portion of which reads:
“As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th. This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out… but we’ll come to you!”
The letter was signed by Kimmel and executive producers Reggie Hudlin, Ian Stewart, Guy Carrington, and David Jammy.
- 7/29/2020
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Host Jimmy Kimmel and the other executive producers of the 2020 Emmys have confirmed that next month’s ceremony will go virtual in a letter to some of the nominees.
“As ABC and the TV Academy continue to formulate plans for the Emmys telecast, producers have taken the proactive step of reaching out to some nominees now to inform them of our intent to deliver a live show that is both celebratory and safe,” a spokesperson said. “We look forward to sharing information with you in the weeks ahead, as we solidify our plans for TV’s biggest night.”
The decision comes a day after the nominees were announced in a remote ceremony hosted by “Saturday Night Live” alum Leslie Jones, Laverne Cox, Josh Gad and Tatiana Maslany.
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The letter, the text of which was first published in Variety,...
“As ABC and the TV Academy continue to formulate plans for the Emmys telecast, producers have taken the proactive step of reaching out to some nominees now to inform them of our intent to deliver a live show that is both celebratory and safe,” a spokesperson said. “We look forward to sharing information with you in the weeks ahead, as we solidify our plans for TV’s biggest night.”
The decision comes a day after the nominees were announced in a remote ceremony hosted by “Saturday Night Live” alum Leslie Jones, Laverne Cox, Josh Gad and Tatiana Maslany.
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The letter, the text of which was first published in Variety,...
- 7/29/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
In the long tradition of updates that clarify nothing and leave you with more questions than answers, the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony are definitely, officially, going virtual in September, to the surprise of no one, what with the ongoing pandemic still ravaging the United States and, specifically, California.
According to Variety, the news came in the aftermath of Tuesday’s nominations announcement, after which the executive producers of the ceremony — still scheduled to air on ABC on September 22 — sent a letter to acting nominees which stated that the event would indeed be virtual, but inviting them to participate from home “or another location of your choice” with help from a team of technicians, producers, and writers being assembled to help facilitate the process.
While the news is hardly unexpected, there are still a lot of questions surrounding what, exactly, a virtual Emmy broadcast will look like and what an audience...
According to Variety, the news came in the aftermath of Tuesday’s nominations announcement, after which the executive producers of the ceremony — still scheduled to air on ABC on September 22 — sent a letter to acting nominees which stated that the event would indeed be virtual, but inviting them to participate from home “or another location of your choice” with help from a team of technicians, producers, and writers being assembled to help facilitate the process.
While the news is hardly unexpected, there are still a lot of questions surrounding what, exactly, a virtual Emmy broadcast will look like and what an audience...
- 7/29/2020
- by Libby Hill
- Indiewire
Get ready for the most star-studded Zoom call of the year: The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards will be held virtually due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
In a letter obtained by our sister publication Variety, executive producers Ian Stewart, Reggie Hudlin, Guy Carrington, David Jammy and host Jimmy Kimmel informed nominees on Tuesday that this year’s ceremony would not take place in person.
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“As you’ve probably guessed,...
In a letter obtained by our sister publication Variety, executive producers Ian Stewart, Reggie Hudlin, Guy Carrington, David Jammy and host Jimmy Kimmel informed nominees on Tuesday that this year’s ceremony would not take place in person.
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“As you’ve probably guessed,...
- 7/29/2020
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
No surprise, but the 2020 Emmys are going virtual.
Shortly after the nominations were announced yesterday, this year’s Emmy executive producers — including host Jimmy Kimmel — sent a letter to key acting nominees informing them that this year’s ceremony will be virtual, and asking them to prepare to participate from home, or wherever they want to be.
“As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th,” the letter says, in part. “This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out… but we’ll come to you!”
Details are still forthcoming, but the letter says, “We are assembling a top notch team of technicians, producers and writers to work closely with Jimmy Kimmel and with you and your team, to make sure that we can film with you (and loved...
Shortly after the nominations were announced yesterday, this year’s Emmy executive producers — including host Jimmy Kimmel — sent a letter to key acting nominees informing them that this year’s ceremony will be virtual, and asking them to prepare to participate from home, or wherever they want to be.
“As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th,” the letter says, in part. “This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out… but we’ll come to you!”
Details are still forthcoming, but the letter says, “We are assembling a top notch team of technicians, producers and writers to work closely with Jimmy Kimmel and with you and your team, to make sure that we can film with you (and loved...
- 7/29/2020
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
The 72nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations will be revealed on Tuesday, dropping the prestigious list of names that will compete for the Television Academy’s top honors. And, as with many pandemic-era announcements, TV buffs can watch nominations from the comfort of their own homes.
The announcement will take place over a live-stream in accordance with health and safety guidelines. The ceremony, hosted by “Saturday Night Live” star Leslie Jones, will start at 8:30 a.m. Pt/11:30 a.m. Et and be available on the Emmys website, Facebook and YouTube. Laverne Cox, Tatiana Maslany, Josh Gad and Television Academy chairman and CEO Frank Scherma will also present the nominations.
The eligibility period spanned from June 2019 to the end of May 2020, meaning many of the nominated shows will have finished shooting before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down production. But even with the actual award show, Sept. 20 on ABC, not...
The announcement will take place over a live-stream in accordance with health and safety guidelines. The ceremony, hosted by “Saturday Night Live” star Leslie Jones, will start at 8:30 a.m. Pt/11:30 a.m. Et and be available on the Emmys website, Facebook and YouTube. Laverne Cox, Tatiana Maslany, Josh Gad and Television Academy chairman and CEO Frank Scherma will also present the nominations.
The eligibility period spanned from June 2019 to the end of May 2020, meaning many of the nominated shows will have finished shooting before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down production. But even with the actual award show, Sept. 20 on ABC, not...
- 7/28/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
“Saturday Night Live” alum and upcoming “Supermarket Sweep” revival host Leslie Jones has been tapped to host the 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, the Television Academy announced Thursday.
Actors Laverne Cox (“Orange is the New Black”), Josh Gad and Tatiana Maslany (“Perry Mason”) are also onboard as presenters.
Nominations for this year’s awards will be announced live July 28 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Et / 8:30 a.m. Pt, streaming on emmys.com. This year, the event will be a virtual one, due to production restrictions ad health and safety guidelines amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Television has played an integral role in navigating these unprecedented times and has brought us together as we remain apart,” said Frank Scherma, chairman and CEO, Television Academy. “We are honored to have these groundbreaking actors, producers and comedians announce this year’s Emmy nominees — whose extraordinary work has been vital to the evolution...
Actors Laverne Cox (“Orange is the New Black”), Josh Gad and Tatiana Maslany (“Perry Mason”) are also onboard as presenters.
Nominations for this year’s awards will be announced live July 28 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Et / 8:30 a.m. Pt, streaming on emmys.com. This year, the event will be a virtual one, due to production restrictions ad health and safety guidelines amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Television has played an integral role in navigating these unprecedented times and has brought us together as we remain apart,” said Frank Scherma, chairman and CEO, Television Academy. “We are honored to have these groundbreaking actors, producers and comedians announce this year’s Emmy nominees — whose extraordinary work has been vital to the evolution...
- 7/23/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Done+Dusted has retained the contract to produce the Emmy telecast and has added Django Unchained producer Reginald Hudlin as an exec producer.
Jimmy Kimmel will host and exec produce the 72nd iteration of the awards on ABC on September 20.
He will be joined by exec producers Hudlin, who previously produced the Oscars in 2016, Guy Carrington, David Jammy and Ian Stewart.
Done+Dusted will produce in association with Kimmel’s Kimmelot.
“I’m excited to collaborate with this outstanding team as we produce a show that celebrates the best of what we do and reflects this moment in history,” said Hudlin.
Nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards will be announced by the Television Academy on Tuesday, July 28.
It is not clear whether this year’s Emmys will be live in-person or virtual, but Frank Scherma, Television Academy chairman and CEO said the team would be delivering a “reimagined” Emmys.
The...
Jimmy Kimmel will host and exec produce the 72nd iteration of the awards on ABC on September 20.
He will be joined by exec producers Hudlin, who previously produced the Oscars in 2016, Guy Carrington, David Jammy and Ian Stewart.
Done+Dusted will produce in association with Kimmel’s Kimmelot.
“I’m excited to collaborate with this outstanding team as we produce a show that celebrates the best of what we do and reflects this moment in history,” said Hudlin.
Nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards will be announced by the Television Academy on Tuesday, July 28.
It is not clear whether this year’s Emmys will be live in-person or virtual, but Frank Scherma, Television Academy chairman and CEO said the team would be delivering a “reimagined” Emmys.
The...
- 7/23/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Reginald Hudlin and Guy Carrington, David Jammy and Ian Stewart of Done + Dusted have been named executive producers of the 2020 Emmys telecast.
They join host Jimmy Kimmel, who will also serve as an executive producer on the ceremony, which will air on ABC on Sunday, Sept. 20. Hudlin, whose producing credits include the 2016 Oscars and the last several years of the NAACP Image Awards, will become the first ever Black producer of the Emmys telecast.
“I’m excited to collaborate with this outstanding team as we produce a show that celebrates the best of what we do and reflects this moment in history,” Hudlin said in a statement.
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No further details about the telecast, including whether or not the show will be filmed remotely, have been announced. Done + Dusted, which has produced the last three Emmys telecasts, have...
They join host Jimmy Kimmel, who will also serve as an executive producer on the ceremony, which will air on ABC on Sunday, Sept. 20. Hudlin, whose producing credits include the 2016 Oscars and the last several years of the NAACP Image Awards, will become the first ever Black producer of the Emmys telecast.
“I’m excited to collaborate with this outstanding team as we produce a show that celebrates the best of what we do and reflects this moment in history,” Hudlin said in a statement.
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No further details about the telecast, including whether or not the show will be filmed remotely, have been announced. Done + Dusted, which has produced the last three Emmys telecasts, have...
- 7/23/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Producer/director Reginald Hudlin, whose credits include the 2016 Oscars, will become the first-ever Black executive producer of the Primetime Emmys, Variety has learned exclusively.
Done+Dusted will return to produce the telecast, while Hudlin will serve as an executive producer along side host Jimmy Kimmel and Done+Dusted’s Guy Carrington, David Jammy and Ian Stewart.
ABC and the Television Academy is set to announce the Emmys producing team later today. Last year, Done+Dusted produced the kudocast alongside Don Mischer Prods.
“I’m excited to collaborate with this outstanding team as we produce a show that celebrates the best of what we do and reflects this moment in history,” said Hudlin, who earned an Emmy nomination for producing the Oscars, and whose awards show credits also include executive producing the NAACP Image Awards for nearly a decade.
The Emmys are set to air on Sunday, Sept. 20 with Kimmel presiding.
Done+Dusted will return to produce the telecast, while Hudlin will serve as an executive producer along side host Jimmy Kimmel and Done+Dusted’s Guy Carrington, David Jammy and Ian Stewart.
ABC and the Television Academy is set to announce the Emmys producing team later today. Last year, Done+Dusted produced the kudocast alongside Don Mischer Prods.
“I’m excited to collaborate with this outstanding team as we produce a show that celebrates the best of what we do and reflects this moment in history,” said Hudlin, who earned an Emmy nomination for producing the Oscars, and whose awards show credits also include executive producing the NAACP Image Awards for nearly a decade.
The Emmys are set to air on Sunday, Sept. 20 with Kimmel presiding.
- 7/23/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
On November 17, 1989, Disney debuted “The Little Mermaid” to audiences across America, and 30 years later, it’s about to do it again. “The Little Mermaid Live!” is the latest live musical event to hit television, preceding the Mouse’s live-action film adaptation starring Halle Bailey (and slated to start production in 2020) and following in the footsteps of small screen hits like “Grease,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and last year’s “Rent” adaptation. But this is the first entry from ABC, the first attempt to reimagine a beloved Disney classic on TV, and everyone involved aims to make a pretty big splash.
First off, “The Little Mermaid Live!” isn’t reimagining the original film so much as it’s accompanying its melody. Ron Clements and John Musker’s classic movie will be “interwoven” into the live production — in other words, when there’s a song to be sung, it’ll be performed live...
First off, “The Little Mermaid Live!” isn’t reimagining the original film so much as it’s accompanying its melody. Ron Clements and John Musker’s classic movie will be “interwoven” into the live production — in other words, when there’s a song to be sung, it’ll be performed live...
- 11/6/2019
- by Ben Travers and Steve Greene
- Indiewire
“The Little Mermaid” is swimming back to ABC for a live musical event special, the network announced Monday at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour.
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the original 1989 Disney movie, the production is set to air live in front of a studio audience on November 5. “Moana” star Auli’i Cravalho will play Ariel, actress and R&b artist Queen Latifah will play Ursula, and Grammy-winning musician Shaggy will play Sebastian. Additional cast will be announced at a later date.
The production was originally scheduled to air in October of 2017, but was postponed by ABC before it announced a cast. The network’s decision to bring it back comes as Disney is preparing to start production on its own live-action remake film starring Halle Bailey as Ariel.
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In honor of the 30th anniversary of the original 1989 Disney movie, the production is set to air live in front of a studio audience on November 5. “Moana” star Auli’i Cravalho will play Ariel, actress and R&b artist Queen Latifah will play Ursula, and Grammy-winning musician Shaggy will play Sebastian. Additional cast will be announced at a later date.
The production was originally scheduled to air in October of 2017, but was postponed by ABC before it announced a cast. The network’s decision to bring it back comes as Disney is preparing to start production on its own live-action remake film starring Halle Bailey as Ariel.
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- 8/5/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
“The Little Mermaid” will come to ABC as a live musical.
“Moana” star Auli’i Cravalho will play the lead role. Queen Latifah will play the villainous Ursula and Shaggy will play the crab, Sebastian. More castings will be announced at a later date.
The special will feature music from the original animated film and the Tony Award-winning Broadway stage version, originally composed by Alan Menken. Howard Ashman’s iconic film lyrics will also be showcased, while lyricist for the Broadway adaptation, Glenn Slater, will also contribute. It is slated to air Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Et.
“The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!” is produced by Done+Dusted. Executive producers include Done+Dusted’s Hamish Hamilton — who will also direct — Katy Mullan, David Jammy, Raj Kapoor and Ian Stewart. Also executive producing is Richard Kraft, producer and director of the acclaimed Hollywood Bowl productions of “The Little Mermaid...
“Moana” star Auli’i Cravalho will play the lead role. Queen Latifah will play the villainous Ursula and Shaggy will play the crab, Sebastian. More castings will be announced at a later date.
The special will feature music from the original animated film and the Tony Award-winning Broadway stage version, originally composed by Alan Menken. Howard Ashman’s iconic film lyrics will also be showcased, while lyricist for the Broadway adaptation, Glenn Slater, will also contribute. It is slated to air Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Et.
“The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!” is produced by Done+Dusted. Executive producers include Done+Dusted’s Hamish Hamilton — who will also direct — Katy Mullan, David Jammy, Raj Kapoor and Ian Stewart. Also executive producing is Richard Kraft, producer and director of the acclaimed Hollywood Bowl productions of “The Little Mermaid...
- 8/5/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
ABC’s The Little Mermaid live special is back on, and it has set most of its core cast with Moana star Auli’i Cravalho as Ariel, Queen Latifah as Ursula and Shaggy as Sebastian. The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Little Mermaid Live!, featuring a mix of live action, animation and puppetry, will air Nov. 5 to mark the classic Disney animated feature’s 30th anniversary.
ABC originally announced in May 2017 that it would stage a live production of the beloved underwater tale under the long-dormant Wonderful World of Disney banner, which was slated for Oct. 3, 2017. In August of that year, the network announced that the live event had been put on hold.
Since joining ABC last December as President of Entertainment, Karey Burke has expressed strong support for live specials. Her commitment was likely reaffirmed in May after the success of Jimmy Kimmel’s live staging of two...
ABC originally announced in May 2017 that it would stage a live production of the beloved underwater tale under the long-dormant Wonderful World of Disney banner, which was slated for Oct. 3, 2017. In August of that year, the network announced that the live event had been put on hold.
Since joining ABC last December as President of Entertainment, Karey Burke has expressed strong support for live specials. Her commitment was likely reaffirmed in May after the success of Jimmy Kimmel’s live staging of two...
- 8/5/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
At this morning’s Emmy nomination announcement, Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma and 2019 Emmy show producers Don Mischer and Ian Stewart told me no decision has been made about whether to have a host this year. In fact, Mischer tells Deadline they have not even made any offers.
This year’s Oscar show got lots of ink after the decision was made late in the game to go hostless following original choice Kevin Hart’s exit. There was much speculation about how this would affect the Oscar’s recent sagging ratings, but in fact the numbers increased by 12% — though still the second-worst overall showing for the venerable telecast — leading the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to consider doing away with the host again, maybe even for 2020. Will the Emmys follow suit? Mischer actually said it is the other way around because he already has produced a...
This year’s Oscar show got lots of ink after the decision was made late in the game to go hostless following original choice Kevin Hart’s exit. There was much speculation about how this would affect the Oscar’s recent sagging ratings, but in fact the numbers increased by 12% — though still the second-worst overall showing for the venerable telecast — leading the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to consider doing away with the host again, maybe even for 2020. Will the Emmys follow suit? Mischer actually said it is the other way around because he already has produced a...
- 7/16/2019
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Joseph Baxter Aug 5, 2019
ABC's ambitious live television event for The Little Mermaid will mix animation and musical performances.
The Little Mermaid is becoming an ABC live television event. The network’s revival of the classic television branding of The Wonderful World of Disney will manifest with a hybrid TV special called The Wonderful World of Disney: The Little Mermaid Live!, mixing the iconic under-the-sea animation of the 1989 Disney movie with a live-airing musical component, just in time for the animated classic’s 30th anniversary.
The special – initially planned back in May 2017, with designs to air live that October – is now officially back on schedule after being on the shelf for two years to, as the network statement claimed, “give it all the attention it deserves.” Of course, the news arrives during a time in which Disney's live-action movie adaptation of The Little Mermaid is on the horizon, with Halle Bailey...
ABC's ambitious live television event for The Little Mermaid will mix animation and musical performances.
The Little Mermaid is becoming an ABC live television event. The network’s revival of the classic television branding of The Wonderful World of Disney will manifest with a hybrid TV special called The Wonderful World of Disney: The Little Mermaid Live!, mixing the iconic under-the-sea animation of the 1989 Disney movie with a live-airing musical component, just in time for the animated classic’s 30th anniversary.
The special – initially planned back in May 2017, with designs to air live that October – is now officially back on schedule after being on the shelf for two years to, as the network statement claimed, “give it all the attention it deserves.” Of course, the news arrives during a time in which Disney's live-action movie adaptation of The Little Mermaid is on the horizon, with Halle Bailey...
- 5/16/2017
- Den of Geek
New York -- It sure didn't feel like a farewell.
The Rolling Stones – average age 68-plus, if you're counting – were in rollicking form as they rocked the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for 2 1/2 hours Saturday night, their first U.S. show on a mini-tour marking a mind-boggling 50 years as a rock band.
And although every time the Stones tour, the inevitable questions arise, – whether it's "The Last Time," to quote one of their songs – there was no sign that anything is ending anytime soon.
"People say, why do you keep doing this?" mused 69-year-old Mick Jagger, the band's impossibly energetic frontman, before launching into "Brown Sugar." "Why do you keep touring, coming back? The answer is, you're the reason we're doing this. Thank you for buying our records and coming to our shows for the last 50 years."
Jagger was in fine form, with strong vocals and his usual swagger – strutting, jogging,...
The Rolling Stones – average age 68-plus, if you're counting – were in rollicking form as they rocked the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for 2 1/2 hours Saturday night, their first U.S. show on a mini-tour marking a mind-boggling 50 years as a rock band.
And although every time the Stones tour, the inevitable questions arise, – whether it's "The Last Time," to quote one of their songs – there was no sign that anything is ending anytime soon.
"People say, why do you keep doing this?" mused 69-year-old Mick Jagger, the band's impossibly energetic frontman, before launching into "Brown Sugar." "Why do you keep touring, coming back? The answer is, you're the reason we're doing this. Thank you for buying our records and coming to our shows for the last 50 years."
Jagger was in fine form, with strong vocals and his usual swagger – strutting, jogging,...
- 12/9/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
New York — "Time Waits for No One," the Rolling Stones sang in 1974, but lately it's seemed like that grizzled quartet does indeed have some sort of exemption from the ravages of time.
At an average age of 68-plus years, the British rockers are clearly in fighting form, sounding tight, focused and truly ready for the spotlight at a rapturously received pair of London concerts last month.
On Saturday, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts hit New York for the first of three U.S. shows on their "50 and Counting" mini-tour, marking a mind-boggling half-century since the band first began playing its unique brand of blues-tinged rock.
And the three shows – Saturday's at the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn, then two in Newark, N.J., on Dec. 13 and 15 – aren't the only big dates on the agenda. Next week the Stones join a veritable who's who of British rock royalty and U.
At an average age of 68-plus years, the British rockers are clearly in fighting form, sounding tight, focused and truly ready for the spotlight at a rapturously received pair of London concerts last month.
On Saturday, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts hit New York for the first of three U.S. shows on their "50 and Counting" mini-tour, marking a mind-boggling half-century since the band first began playing its unique brand of blues-tinged rock.
And the three shows – Saturday's at the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn, then two in Newark, N.J., on Dec. 13 and 15 – aren't the only big dates on the agenda. Next week the Stones join a veritable who's who of British rock royalty and U.
- 12/8/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
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