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The revival of Our Town, starring Jim Parsons, Zoey Deutch and Katie Holmes, ended its limited run Sunday at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre with its highest gross yet.

The Thornton Wilder revival, directed by Kenny Leon, brought in $1.08 million last and played to 95 percent capacity, with an average ticket price of $134.51. The play opened on Broadway on Oct. 10.

Wicked remained the top grossing show in the industry for the week, bringing in $2.6 million, followed by Hamilton with $1.9 million and Gypsy with $1.89 million. The Great Gatsby brought in $1.85 million as lead Jeremy Jordan celebrated his last week in the show before joining the musical Floyd Collins this spring. The Lion King rounded up the top five with $1.7 million.

In Cole Escola’s last scheduled week in Oh,Mary!, the show brought in $1.25 million and played to 100 percent capacity at the Lyceum Theatre. Betty Gilpin takes over the lead role starting Tuesday,...

When Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stage adaptation of the 1950 Billy Wilder film Sunset Boulevard premiered in London in 1993 and on Broadway the following year, it was arguably the last gasp of the ‘80s megamusical aesthetic — at least until shows like The Lion King and Wicked came along to tweak the formula. The success of blockbusters like Cats, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera and Miss Saigon was driven as much by their large-scale spectacle as their musical craftsmanship. Probably more.

Audiences flocked to Cats for its then-revolutionary immersive junkyard staging and the climactic ascent to the heavens of faded feline Grizabella on an outsized tire. In Les Mis, it was the massive turntable and the big reveal of the Paris Uprising barricade. Phantom brought a huge chandelier crashing down on the stage and Miss Saigon flew in a helicopter to evacuate the last Americans at the end of the Vietnam War.

Mel Brooks has been a whirling dervish of comedic invention for over 70 years. Okay, he's slowed down a tad at the age of 97, but he just wrote and produced the long-awaited "History of the World, Part II" last year. You try doing that at the age of 96. How about you simply try living until 96? Until then, you shall marvel at this man's longevity and continued relevance.

That latter quality is perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Brooks' brilliance. We're constantly judging art produced prior to last week on the basis of how well it's aged. What was deemed open to ridicule or even just a slight ribbing in the past might now strike some as mean-spirited or downright offensive. And yet Brooks, who made films considered vulgar at the time of their release, is still considered an unimpeachable master of his craft. And his movies, especially the wildly provocative "Blazing Saddles,...

Max Goodwin's return is crucial for the success of the New Amsterdam spinoff. The spinoff will focus on Max's daughter Luna taking over as Medical Director at the hospital. Even as a supporting character, Max's presence is vital to shaping Luna's story in the sequel.

New Amsterdam ended a year and a half ago, but NBC is already cooking up a spinoff (which will only be successful if one original cast member returns). The NBC medical drama television show, created by David Schulner, was based on Eric Manheimer's 2012 book Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital. It follows the doctors at New Amsterdam Hospital, a fictional hospital inspired by Bellevue Hospital in New York City, New York, with Dr. Max Goodwin, played by Ryan Eggold in the New Amsterdam cast, as the show's main character.

New Amsterdam is available to stream on Netflix or Peacock.

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War 2 ft Jr Ntr & Hrithik Roshan(Photo Credit –Instagram)

It’s a busy year for Jr Ntr. He has a big release coming up this year with Devara: Part 1. The actor is also a part of Ayan Mukerji’s War 2, which also stars Hrithik Roshan. Fans are excited to see the Ntr in Yrf’s Bollywood spy thriller. Every now and then, an exciting update about the movie creates excitement.

For War 2, Jr Ntr will be doing a lot of action. We have already seen him entertain the masses with his fights and stunt sequences in SS Rajamouli’s Rrr. However, the makers of Ayan’s movie don’t want to leave any stone unturned to make it a visual treat.

Hollywood Level Action For Jr Ntr’s Fight Scenes

A report by Gulte mentions that the makers have roped in Hollywood action director Spiro Razatos for War 2.

From The Killer Paradox to One Day, make a note of what to watch on Netflix (series) in February 2024. ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

It’s a new month, and it’s time to check the list of What to Watch on Netflix (Series) in February 2024. There has never been a month where the streaming platform has not dropped at least one or more series that has managed to grab everyone’s attention. For February, the options range from Raël: The Last Prophet documentary series to A Killer Paradox, a Korean drama.

If you are one of those who love to binge a new show the day it releases, you should definitely save this list. We have mentioned the upcoming shows on Netflix with their release dates.

What to Watch on Netflix (Series) in February 2024 Let’s Talk About Chu – February 2

It’s a Taiwanese rom-com series starring Chan Tzu-hsuan, Wu Chien-ho and Miao Ke-li.

In 2015, the arrest of Inx media CEO Indrani Mukerjea for allegedly murdering her 25-year old sister Sheena Bora sent shockwaves through the nation. An accomplished media executive and socialite, married to media tycoon Peter Mukerjea, Indrani was an unlikely suspect. Slated for release on 23rd February, The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth covers the infamous story that continues to garner interest to this day.

A sensational scandal that rocked the entire nation, with one family’s darkest secrets at the centre of it all.

Netflix partners with long-time collaborators MakeMake and India Today Group to announce The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth, a docu-series that will peel back layers of this scandalous case. The dramatic and fast-paced documentary with jaw-dropping twists, explores sensational family secrets, complicated relationships, buried connections and the possibility of millions of dollars at stake.

Charged with intrigue, the docu-series features Indrani Mukerjea, her children – Vidhie Mukherjea and Mikhail Bora,...

Netflix is gearing up for quite a month of programming this February as fan favorites set their returns and new originals make their debuts. Among the lineup is Season 6 of the reality hit Love Is Blind, the long-awaited second season of The Tourist (moving over from Max) starring Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald, the streamer’s adaptation of One Day starring Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall, The Vince Staples Show, and the highly-anticipated live-action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender. And don’t miss the Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will stream live on the platform on February 24. Scroll down for the full lineup of what’s coming and going from Netflix this February. Available This Month on Netflix: Tba Detective Forst — Netflix Series The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth — Netflix Documentary February 1 American Assassin Anaconda Enough Fury The Great Gatsby (2013) How to Train Your Dragon 2 It (2017) Magic Mike’s...

See below for titles that will be added to Netflix in February 2024. All titles and dates are subject to change New On Netflix February 2024 + Last Call Coming Soon Detective Forst (Pl) — Netflix Series When a detective’s maverick approach to investigating gets him fired, he teams up with a journalist to solve a series of brutal murders outside the law. The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth (In) — Netflix Documentary Featuring new revelations and unprecedented access, this docuseries digs into the disappearance of 25-year-old Sheena Bora and the shocking aftermath. Avail. 2/1/24 ¡Sálvese quien pueda! (Es) — ... Read more...

No matter what they tell you, Christmastime is the best time. It’s the deep breath on the last page of the calendar; the chance to take stock of the year that was and appreciate that we’re halfway through the darkest days of winter, hopefully surrounded by beloved family and friends.

But you know what would make it one better? If it was family, friends, and a fictional character of our choosing each year! Imagine for just one magical evening every December, Doc Brown rolled up in a DeLorean to sample Christmas cookies? Or what if it’s Han Solo or Princess Leia who is asking you to pass the gravy and potatoes? You just know Chewbacca would be all-in on a game of pulling the Christmas crackers. So with that in mind, we asked our staff to think of who they’d like to party with come Christmas Day.

When Mark Hamill set off to start filming "The Machine," he announced it in a video on Twitter, in which he claimed that he "might already regret this." Well, the movie arrived in 2023, and unfortunately, the box office and critical response pretty much proved Hamill right to be hesitant, even if he was only joking. 

"The Machine" made a global total of $10.6 million on a budget of $20 million. Even worse were the reviews, with Rotten Tomatoes summarizing the film as "a sloppily lifeless movie," and "broken beyond repair." Poor old "Big fat Bert," as his "2 Bears 1 Cave" co-host Tom Segura lovingly calls him. He's just trying to spread some joy.

Rolling Stone referred to Kreischer as the "top partyer at the Number One Party School in the country" in their 1997 profile, and you might be surprised to hear that he originally had his life adapted to the big...

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Long before Ryan Reynolds stepped in as Deadpool, Detective Pikachu, or the co-owner of the Welsh football club Wrexham A.F.C., most people knew him as the star of "National Lampoon's Van Wilder." But did you know that the titular seventh-year senior was actually based on a real person? The charismatic character was based on a Florida State University student that was profiled by Rolling Stone in 1997. Dubbed "the top partyer at the Number One Party School in the country," that student's name was Bert Kreischer.

Now known for his stand-up comedy (which he performs without a shirt on), the St. Petersburg native has proven that his life gets much Wilder than anything that inspired Reynolds' breakout role. One...

Sunita Mani, who is best known for playing the role of Arthie Premkumar on the Netflix series Glow and Trenton on the USA Network show Mr. Robot, leads the cast of the horror thriller Wilder Than Her, which recently wrapped production in Guerneville, California.

Written and directed by Jessica Kozak (making her feature directorial debut), Wilder Than Her is said to examine “grief, gaslighting, and female friendship with a thriller twist”. The story centers on

tight-knit friends Emilia, Finn, and Lucey as they attempt to reconnect on an annual camping trip, after the death of their best friend Bea. But things grow increasingly strange and uncomfortable in the isolated forest as their friendship unravels.

Deadline reports that Mani is joined in the cast by Kate Easton (When They See Us), Kayla Foster (Call Jane), and Danny Deferrari (Oppenheimer).

Wilder Than Her is coming to us from Bombo Sports & Entertainment.

Exclusive: Sunita Mani will topline the horror Wilder Than Her from Bombo Sports & Entertainment, which has wrapped production in Guerneville, CA. The three other leads for the film, written and directed by Jessica Kozak, are Kate Easton (When They See Us), Kayla Foster (Call Jane) and Danny Deferrari (Oppenheimer).

Examining grief, gaslighting and female friendship with a thriller twist, Wilder Than Her picks up with tight-knit friends Emilia, Finn and Lucey as they attempt to reconnect on an annual camping trip, after the death of their best friend Bea. But things grow increasingly strange and uncomfortable in the isolated forest as their friendship unravels.

Kozak’s script for Wilder Than Her was selected for the 2020 Blood List as one of the best unproduced genre scripts of the year. Bombo’s Head of Development, Shannon Reilly, is producing the film alongside Chelsea Davenport and Kimberly Hwang, with...

Marilyn Monroe is absolutely unforgettable as Sugar Cane in the 1959 comedy "Some Like it Hot," but her time on set wasn't quite so sweet. The deeply troubled starlet frequently butt heads with director Billy Wilder and co-star Tony Curtis. Her antics were a headache for the cast and crew, but everyone agreed that her performance made it all worth it in the end.

"Some Like it Hot" stars Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon as two musicians saddled with debt and in desperate need of work. They're sure they've struck gold when they hear about two openings in a traveling band, but there's just one catch — the band is all women. Strapped for cash and out of options, the men disguise themselves in drag and join the band. Their perfect plan hits its first road bump when they meet Sugar, an irresistible ukulele player with a drinking problem and a thing for saxophone players.

White Horse Pictures, the production company behind recent documentaries about the Beatles, Lucille Ball and the Bee Gees, is producing another look at a legendary entertainer: Gene Wilder.

Library Films’ Chris Smith, the filmmaker behind projects such as “Bad Vegan” and “100 Foot Wave,” is directing the documentary about the star of “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” and “Young Frankenstein,” which will be told through the perspective of Jordan Walker-Pearlman, the late actor’s nephew and a filmmaker in his own right.

The documentary is produced in association with Sobey Road Entertainment, Harlem Hollywood and Mojo Global Arts. White Horse president and partner Nicholas Ferrall and partner Cassidy Hartmann will produce alongside Smith and Sobey Road’s Andrew Trapani. White Horse partners Nigel Sinclair and Jeanne Elfant Festa serve as executive producers alongside Mojo Global Arts’ Morris Ruskin and Joseph Mellicker. Joey Scoma will serve as editor and John Keller as co-executive producer.

Exclusive: The upcoming pre-Broadway world premiere engagement of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical in Boston has cast Tony Award nominees Mark Jacoby and Robyn Hurder, and Linda Powell to its cast, producers said today.

Jacoby will play the musical icon as he is now, while the previously announced Will Swenson will portray Diamond as a young man. Jacoby’s casting is the first indication that A Beautiful Noise will include two actors portraying the singer-songwriter.

“Neil Diamond has had a myriad of career highs which are a joy to celebrate, but sometimes as artists we look back and only see the mistakes, the roads not taken, the failures, and the aftermath success can leave behind,” said director Michael Mayer in a statement. “Anthony McCarten’s book for A Beautiful Noise beautifully weaves these two perspectives together: the highs and the lows, looking forward and looking back, the artist...

Hollywood and the nation are mourning a Hollywood pioneer today. Click on the photo above to launch a photo gallery on the career of Oscar winner Sidney Poitier, who has died at 94.

His 60-year résumé is filled with groundbreaking roles in singular movies. He played the Philadelphia homicide detective Virgil Tibbs investigating a murder in a Deep South town (In the Heat of the Night and its sequel), the doctor who gets engaged to a white woman and deals with uncertainly from both sets of parents and a convict chained to a white fellow escapee (Tony Curtis) in The Defiant Ones.

Poitier was the first Black person to win an lead-acting Oscar (Lilies of the Field), the first whose character shared an onscreen interracial kiss in a major movie and the first whose character physically struck a white co-star onscreen.

“Frasier” star Kelsey Grammer and Phyllis Logan, best known for portraying the beloved Mrs. Hughes (and later Mrs. Carson) in “Downton Abbey,” are set to star in plane crash thriller “No Way Up,” with Altitude Film Entertainment both producing and handling worldwide sales.

The project, which will begin shooting in Malta in spring 2022, will be introduced to buyers at next week’s virtual American Film Market.

An official description for “No Way Up” calls the pic a “rollercoaster combination of disaster movie and survival thriller, as characters from very different backgrounds are thrown together when the plane they’re travelling on crashes into the Pacific Ocean.”

When the airliner comes to rest perilously close to the edge of a ravine with the surviving passengers and crew trapped in an air pocket, a nightmare fight for survival ensues with the air supply running out and dangers creeping in from all sides.