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Singing Show ‘Starstruck’ Gets Italian Remake

Starstruck, the Banijay singing format, is being remade for Warner Bros Discovery channel Nove in Italy. The show sees trios of ordinary people team up and take to the stage, transforming into tributes of significant music acts. They compete against other groups before a final round when they compete against each other for a cash prize. Banijay Italia is making Nove’s show, which is the seventh version of Starstruck, following the ITV original from the UK and subsequent remakes in Chile, Bulgaria, Belgium, Denmark and Portugal. “Starstruck is a celebration of music, talent, and transformation,” said Francesco Lauber, Chief Creative Officer of Banijay Italia. “Italian audiences love high-energy competitions, and with its mix of incredible performances and emotional moments, this adaptation is set to become must-watch TV.”

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Hollywood star Isla Fisher said she is always nervous on the first day of her work for any project.

Asked how she would describe her first day on a set, Isla Fisher replied, "It's always really nerve racking for me.

"I always feel like 'oh, no, everyone's going to realise that I'm miscast'. I sometimes show up with an idea of how and then (think) it will get thrown out the window. It's like being new at school. You just want to do a really good job and you try your best to do that," added Fisher.

On the work front, she currently stars in Disney's fantasy comedy "Godmothered", a film that tries giving a spin to several fairytale cliches. She is seen as a single mother whose life takes an unexpected turn with the entry of a young and fairly inexperienced fairy godmother played by Jillian Bell.

"Godmothered" also stars Santiago Cabrera,...

Once in a blue moon, a super sugary sweet movie comes along from Disney that screams the Mouse House.

In 2007, that movie was Enchanted with Amy Adams.

This year, it’s Godmothered with Jillian Bell and Isla Fisher, debuting on Disney+ for the whole world to bask in its joy.

Bell stars as Eleanor, who seems to be the only Fairy Godmother left in her community who believes they shouldn’t be demoted to the Tooth Fairy.

She still dresses in beautiful pink and carries her wand like an Englishman carrying tea. Eleanor has faith. Yet Moira (Jane Curtin) sees the writing on the wall.

The world in 2020 doesn’t need Godmothers, and her training facility is simply wasting its time and must close soon.

Refusing to believe that, Eleanor finds a Godmother wish from Mackenzie (Fisher) in a dusty old library and takes it upon herself to prove that these magical,...

By Sugandha Rawal

New Delhi, Dec 4 (Ians) Hollywood star Isla Fisher finds a lot of fairytales offensive as they push gender stereotypes or show women as damsels in distress. Fisher says she tweaks such stories while reading out to her children.

"I think a lot of the fairytale stories are a little bit offensive," Fisher said while opening up about what sort of fairytales she reads to her children.

"It is sort of they are pushing a certain type of male, you know, being rescued by a prince or, a woman without a mother, an abandoned woman, or woman as a witch as a stepmother," added the mother of three.

Fisher continued: "So, a lot of these stereotypes are kind of not really what as a parent, they don't necessarily match my ideals. So, I've always sort of reform them and, you know, restructure them and I've always, you know,...

So, who could use a little magic? This year, who couldn’t, even with just a few weeks left in 2020? We’re not talking about luck or “good fortune”, but rather the sprinkly, sparkly spells that come straight from witches, pixies, and wizards. Sure, that’s the stuff of faerie tales, but wouldn’t it be great if that mythology had some real-life basis? Sweet, huh? Now other than big blue “motor-mouthed” genies, who’s the big “wish-granter”? Just ask the dazzling blonde rockin’ those glass slippers. She’ll tell you from first-hand knowledge that it’s pretty great to be Godmothered. But would that “fly” today, even using lotsa’ pixie dust?

That question is answered in the new film by taking a trip to another dimension. Where do faerie godmothers come from? Why Motherland, of course. But things are pretty dismal there, as 21st century Earth folk just don...

Once upon a time, Disney had the market cornered on wholesome, pure-of-heart fairy tales — films like “Cinderella” and “Sleeping Beauty” featuring fairy godmothers and charming princes. But somewhere along the way, academics and feminists and a new generation of ironically inclined kiddos realized the underlying message of these films wasn’t so magical, teaching young girls to be little more than passive wives. The Mouse House (as Variety referred to the studio at the time) was slow to address its shortcomings, while others stepped in — from “Shrek” to “The Fairly OddParents” — to parody the formula and push its politics into the 21st century.

A glorified TV movie debuting straight to the Disney Plus streaming platform, “Godmothered” is meant to signal to the world that Disney is in on the joke, an acknowledgement that “happily ever after” doesn’t necessarily follow a fairy-tale wedding, but is in fact a sign of lazy storytelling.

There’s no lack of talent on display in Disney+’s latest original feature “Godmothered,” a film built around the charming duo of Isla Fisher and Jillian Bell (already solid casting) that also has the space to include gems like Jane Curtin and June Squibb in roles so supporting that one of them spends most of her screen time cosplaying as the face of a clock. Other supporting roles are kitted out by talented kiddos like Jillian Shea Spaeder and Willa Skye or consistent comedic stars like Utkarsh Ambudkar and Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and the whole thing was cooked up by rising screenwriters Melissa Stack (the underappreciated “The Other Woman”) and Kari Granlund. Even better, it’s all directed by Sharon Maguire, the genius behind the first (and best) “Bridget Jones” film.

Built on a cute idea — hey, what about exploring the wide world of fairy godmothers? — that also builds...

'Godmothered' trailer is out now.

Disney + Hotstar premium released the official trailer for the upcoming fantasy comedy 'Godmothered' on Thursday, featuring Isla Fisher as Mackenzie, a single mother, and reporter, alongside Jillian Bell as Eleanor, Mackenzie's fairy godmother.

The trailer shows Eleanor (Bell), who leaves her fantasy realm to travel to the human world after finding an old letter from a 10-year-old girl in distress. She tracks her down and discovers that the 10-year-old girl, Mackenzie, is now a grown adult woman (Fisher).

The official synopsis for 'Godmothered' is as follows: "Set at Christmas time, 'Godmothered' is a comedy about Eleanor, a young, inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training (Jillian Bell) who upon hearing that her chosen profession is facing extinction, decides to show the world that people still need fairy godmothers."

"Finding a mislaid letter from a 10-year-old girl in distress, Eleanor tracks her...

Disney+ has launched the first trailer for its female empowered modern-day fairytale ‘Godmothered’ featuring Isla Fisher.

Set at Christmastime, the film is a comedy about Eleanor, a young, inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training (Jillian Bell) who upon hearing that her chosen profession is facing extinction, decides to show the world that people still need fairy godmothers. Finding a mislaid letter from a 10-year-old girl in distress, Eleanor tracks her down and discovers that the girl, Mackenzie, is now a 40-year-old single mom (Isla Fisher) working at a news station in Boston. Having lost her husband several years earlier, Mackenzie has all but given up on the idea of “Happily Ever After,” but Eleanor is bound and determined to give Mackenzie a happiness makeover, whether she likes it or not.

Directed by Sharon Maguire, the film also stars Santiago Cabrera, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Jane Curtin, June Squibb, Jillian Shea Spaeder, Willa Skye, Artemis Pebdani,...

Jillian Bell has quickly made a name for herself in the world of comedy, getting her start in Workaholics before breaking out in The Night Before, Fist Fight and Office Christmas Party. She made a lot of new fans headlining the comedy Brittany Runs a Marathon. Now, Disney has picked her up for a holiday-based comedy called Godmothered. She will be appearing alongside Isla Fisher, with shooting taking place as we speak.

Yes, production has commenced in Boston on Godmothered, an original live-action movie for Disney+ starring Isla Fisher and Jillian Bell, directed by Sharon Maguire. The screenplay is by Kari Granlund (Lady and the Tramp) and Melissa K. Stack (The Other Woman). The film is produced by Justin Springer, with Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters), Tom Pollock (the upcoming Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Amie Karp (the upcoming Ghostbusters: Afterlife) and Diane L. Sabatini (Lady and the Tramp) serving as executive producers.

Set at Christmas time,...

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital's 20th Annual “Party on the Pier” took place on Sunday, November 3 at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.

Tori Spelling Attends Party on the Pier

Proceeds from the event provide unrestricted funding to launch high-priority programs that benefit children being treated at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and around the world. Guests of the party had the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of fun-filled activities including carnival games filled with Mattel, Inc. toys, unlimited access to rides, photo booths with some of their favorite celebrities, and much more!

Special guests included Tori Spelling, Mackenzie Ziegler, Ava Michelle, Rico Rodriguez, Raini Rodriguez, Mackenzie Hancsicsak, Lilia Buckingham, Lauren Orlando, Emily Skinner, Aubrey Anderson Emmons, Evan Alex, Sky Alexis, Ella Allan, Mia Allan, Justin Allan, Jenna Alvarez, Casey Baer, Jailen Bates, Parker Bates, Paris Berelc, Ellie Blue, Paxton Booth, Brooke Butler, Ava Cantrell, Anna Cathcart, Jordyn Curet,...

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital's 20th Annual “Party on the Pier” will take place on Sunday, November 3, from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.

Proceeds from the event provide unrestricted funding to launch high-priority programs that benefit children being treated at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and around the world. Guests of the party will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of fun-filled activities including carnival games filled with Mattel, Inc. toys, unlimited access to rides, photo booths with some of their favorite celebrities, and much more!

Special guests Jaime King, Jodie Sweetin, Mackenzie Hancsicsak, Ava Michelle, Rico Rodriguez, Raini Rodriguez, Elisabeth Röhm, Anne Winters, Anna Cathcart, Evan Alex, Casey Baer, Jailen Bates, Parker Bates, Paris Berelc, Ellie Blue, Paxton Booth, Lilia Buckingham, Brooke Butler, Ava Cantrell, Alyssa de Boisblanc, Nikki DeLoach, Emily Dobson, Jackson Dollinger, Tarik Ellinger, Kacey Fifield, Connor Finnerty,...

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital's 19th Annual “Party on the Pier” will take place on Sunday, November 18, from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.

Proceeds from the event provide unrestricted funding to launch high-priority programs that benefit children being treated at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and around the world. Guests of the party will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of fun-filled activities including carnival games filled with Mattel, Inc. toys, unlimited access to rides, cookie decorating provided by Ralphs/Food 4 Less, photo booths with some of their favorite celebrities, and much more!

Expected guests include Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott, Rachel Zoe, Leslie Grossman, Rico Rodriguez and Raini Rodriguez, Aubrey Anderson Emmons, The Stauffer Family, Christy Carlson Romano, Lauren Elizabeth, Lauren Riihimaki (LaurDIY), Garrett Clayton, Lilia Buckingham, Nikki DeLoach, Sofie Dossi, Mackenzie Hancsicsak, Jonathan Adams, Landry Bender, Paxton Booth, Michael Campion,...

It's a good day for Disney Channel fans. Today, the network announced they've renewed Bunk'd, Stuck in the Middle, and Walk the Prank for a third season each.A live-action comedy, Bunk'd follows three siblings (Peyton List, Karan Brar, and Skai Jackson) as they leave their New York City penthouse for a summer camp in Maine. Meanwhile, Stuck in the Middle "stars Jenna Ortega as a middle child, Harley Diaz, in a household bustling with nine people - two parents and seven kids - each with distinctive personalities and conflicting schedules" and Walk the Prank follows a team of professional prankers who have a hidden-camera show. The cast includes Cody Veith, Bryce Gheisar, Jillian Shea Spaeder, Brandon Severs, and Tobie Windham.Read More…...