Mj, the Broadway musical about Michael Jackson and featuring his many hits, has recouped its initial investment, producers announced today.
The $22.5 million production began previews at the Neil Simon Theatre in December 2021 and opened February 1, 2022. To date, the Tony-winning musical has played to more than 750,000 patrons and has broken the box office record at the Simon 10 times, according to producers.
In addition to the Broadway production, Mj will launch a national tour this August in Chicago, and the West End premiere is set for March 2024 at London’s Prince Edward Theatre.
Directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, with a book written by Lynn Nottage, the Broadway production currently stars Elijah Rhea Johnson as Michael Jackson.
The recoupment was announced today by producers Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain.
The $22.5 million production began previews at the Neil Simon Theatre in December 2021 and opened February 1, 2022. To date, the Tony-winning musical has played to more than 750,000 patrons and has broken the box office record at the Simon 10 times, according to producers.
In addition to the Broadway production, Mj will launch a national tour this August in Chicago, and the West End premiere is set for March 2024 at London’s Prince Edward Theatre.
Directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, with a book written by Lynn Nottage, the Broadway production currently stars Elijah Rhea Johnson as Michael Jackson.
The recoupment was announced today by producers Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain.
- 5/15/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
It took Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt a single word to hit off their friendship: “Yeah.” It was January 2018, and the filmmaker and the Broadway composer were co-writing songs for the musical adaptation of Crowe’s classic 2000 movie Almost Famous. “The conversation was like, ‘What are the great ‘yeahs’ in rock?'” Crowe recalls. “It just made me go home on a cloud every day after we would collaborate.”
Crowe cited some significant “yeah” moments from his heroes Tom Petty and Neil Young, while Kitt referenced “I Am the One,...
Crowe cited some significant “yeah” moments from his heroes Tom Petty and Neil Young, while Kitt referenced “I Am the One,...
- 4/21/2023
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
The musical adaptation of Almost Famous will end its Broadway run after just a few months, with a final performance scheduled for Jan. 8, 2023.
The show confirmed it was bowing out Monday night with a post on Twitter that read, “Rock and roll is forever, but our Broadway journey ends January 8th. Come celebrate with us before it’s over. To our wonderful fans and family, our cast and crew are so thankful for joining us on this amazing ride.”
The Almost Famous musical premiered on Broadway on Nov. 3, following a month of previews.
The show confirmed it was bowing out Monday night with a post on Twitter that read, “Rock and roll is forever, but our Broadway journey ends January 8th. Come celebrate with us before it’s over. To our wonderful fans and family, our cast and crew are so thankful for joining us on this amazing ride.”
The Almost Famous musical premiered on Broadway on Nov. 3, following a month of previews.
- 12/20/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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The musical stage adaptation of Almost Famous will play its final Broadway performance on Jan. 8, the production announced Monday.
The musical, an adaptation of Cameron Crowe’s 2000 film, began previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on Oct. 3 and opened on Nov. 3.
This is the latest Broadway show to announce its closure, following Kpop, which closed on Dec. 11, two weeks after opening, and Ain’t No Mo, which received a closing notice, but is now extended through Dec. 23 after the production and celebrities backers rallied around the show.
The closing notices come as tourism remains down in New York and as Broadway shows grapple with higher running costs and changing audience behavior. Almost Famous also received mixed to poor reviews, with The Hollywood Reporter‘s David Rooney highlighting its “infectious energy” while asking “Did it need to become a stage musical? Debatable.” Grosses have been fairly average,...
The musical stage adaptation of Almost Famous will play its final Broadway performance on Jan. 8, the production announced Monday.
The musical, an adaptation of Cameron Crowe’s 2000 film, began previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on Oct. 3 and opened on Nov. 3.
This is the latest Broadway show to announce its closure, following Kpop, which closed on Dec. 11, two weeks after opening, and Ain’t No Mo, which received a closing notice, but is now extended through Dec. 23 after the production and celebrities backers rallied around the show.
The closing notices come as tourism remains down in New York and as Broadway shows grapple with higher running costs and changing audience behavior. Almost Famous also received mixed to poor reviews, with The Hollywood Reporter‘s David Rooney highlighting its “infectious energy” while asking “Did it need to become a stage musical? Debatable.” Grosses have been fairly average,...
- 12/20/2022
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Almost Famous, the stage musical adaptation of the 2000 Cameron Crowe film, will play its final performance on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, the latest casualty of a crowded Broadway scene and a New York tourist season still reeling from Covid.
The musical, which opened to middling reviews Nov. 3 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, will have played 30 preview performances and 77 performances when it closes. According to the most recent box office figures, Almost Famous was playing to houses about 74 full.
“Almost Famous, like the music it celebrates, will endure,” producers said in a joint statement. “We look forward to the release of the cast recording on March 17, and to the many productions in communities across the country and world, for years to come.”
The closing was announced by producers Lia Vollack and Michael Cassel.
Almost Famous features music and co-lyrics by Tom Kitt, direction byJeremy Herrin, and choreography by Sarah O’Gleby. The production stars Chris Wood,...
The musical, which opened to middling reviews Nov. 3 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, will have played 30 preview performances and 77 performances when it closes. According to the most recent box office figures, Almost Famous was playing to houses about 74 full.
“Almost Famous, like the music it celebrates, will endure,” producers said in a joint statement. “We look forward to the release of the cast recording on March 17, and to the many productions in communities across the country and world, for years to come.”
The closing was announced by producers Lia Vollack and Michael Cassel.
Almost Famous features music and co-lyrics by Tom Kitt, direction byJeremy Herrin, and choreography by Sarah O’Gleby. The production stars Chris Wood,...
- 12/19/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Almost Famous, the stage musical based on Cameron Crowe’s 2000 film, will begin previews at Broadway’s Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on October 3, ahead of a November 3 opening night.
The new dates fall a few weeks after those originally announced last month before Almost Famous had landed the venue. The Jacobs currently houses the musical revival of Company, which recently posted a July 31 closing notice.
‘Almost Famous’ Musical Announces Cast
The Broadway cast will be headed by Chris Wood, Anika Larsen, Solea Pfeiffer, Drew Gehling, Rob Colletti and Casey Likes.
Directed by Jeremy Herrin, with choreography by Sarah O’Gleby, the musical includes a book and lyrics by Crowe, with original music and lyrics by Tom Kitt.
Set in 1973, Almost Famous follows 15-year-old William Miller (Likes), an aspiring music journalist hired by Rolling Stone magazine to go on the road with an up-and-coming band. The official synopsis: “William is thrust into the rock ‘n’ roll circus,...
The new dates fall a few weeks after those originally announced last month before Almost Famous had landed the venue. The Jacobs currently houses the musical revival of Company, which recently posted a July 31 closing notice.
‘Almost Famous’ Musical Announces Cast
The Broadway cast will be headed by Chris Wood, Anika Larsen, Solea Pfeiffer, Drew Gehling, Rob Colletti and Casey Likes.
Directed by Jeremy Herrin, with choreography by Sarah O’Gleby, the musical includes a book and lyrics by Crowe, with original music and lyrics by Tom Kitt.
Set in 1973, Almost Famous follows 15-year-old William Miller (Likes), an aspiring music journalist hired by Rolling Stone magazine to go on the road with an up-and-coming band. The official synopsis: “William is thrust into the rock ‘n’ roll circus,...
- 7/7/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
As a child, Christopher Wheeldon was a ballet and musical theater kid, like as not listening to Tchaikovsky while his brothers had Michael Jackson’s Thriller on the turntable. His idea of an afternoon’s art project was reimagining the Victorian toy theater his father had built him into a Starlight Express set for his little electric cars. “I was that kid,” he says with a laugh.
But by the time Jackson had moved on to Bad in 1987, Wheeldon was ready to follow. “When I finally went to ballet boarding school, the Bad album was, kind of, my album. Those were my teen years, and my friends and I obsessively watched the Bad video. As ballet students, I think probably we saw the link to West Side Story, and I was starting to learn about Jerome Robbins and who he was and what he meant to theater, and so at...
But by the time Jackson had moved on to Bad in 1987, Wheeldon was ready to follow. “When I finally went to ballet boarding school, the Bad album was, kind of, my album. Those were my teen years, and my friends and I obsessively watched the Bad video. As ballet students, I think probably we saw the link to West Side Story, and I was starting to learn about Jerome Robbins and who he was and what he meant to theater, and so at...
- 6/7/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The stage musical adaptation of Cameron Crowe’s 2000 film Almost Famous will will begin Broadway previews on Tuesday, September 13, with an official opening on Tuesday, October 11, and a cast featuring Chris Wood, Anika Larsen, Solea Pfeiffer, Drew Gehling and Casey Likes.
The venue will be a Shubert theater to be announced.
“Broadway fans and rock fans have so much in common,” said Crowe, who wrote the musical’s book and lyrics (with original music and lyrics by Tom Kitt). “We obsess over the music, we pore over every possible recording we find, and we treasure those moments when an artist stands on a stage, opens their heart in that most personal way, and creates real magic. Suddenly everything seems possible.
“Almost Famous,” he continued, “has always been about the power of that connection: hearing a piece of music for the first time, looking into a person’s eyes and feeling the electricity,...
The venue will be a Shubert theater to be announced.
“Broadway fans and rock fans have so much in common,” said Crowe, who wrote the musical’s book and lyrics (with original music and lyrics by Tom Kitt). “We obsess over the music, we pore over every possible recording we find, and we treasure those moments when an artist stands on a stage, opens their heart in that most personal way, and creates real magic. Suddenly everything seems possible.
“Almost Famous,” he continued, “has always been about the power of that connection: hearing a piece of music for the first time, looking into a person’s eyes and feeling the electricity,...
- 6/2/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated, The 2022 Broadway revival of Melvin Van Peebles’ groundbreaking 1971 musical Ain’t Supposed to Die a Natural Death will go on as planned, producers — including the late filmmaker’s son Mario Van Peebles — confirmed today.
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The previously announced revival will now be dedicated to the playwright, who died Tuesday at the age of 89.
The musical, with Mario Van Peebles onboard as Creative Producer, will be directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
The planned 2022 revival was announced in March by producer Lia Vollack. Production details, including the complete cast and additional creative team, will be announced at a later date.
Broadway Revival Of Melvin Van Peebles’ ‘Ain’t Supposed To Die A Natural Death’ Will Go On As Planned, But Now With A Special Dedication
Ain’t Supposed to Die a Natural Death features a book and score by Melvin Van Peebles,...
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The previously announced revival will now be dedicated to the playwright, who died Tuesday at the age of 89.
The musical, with Mario Van Peebles onboard as Creative Producer, will be directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
The planned 2022 revival was announced in March by producer Lia Vollack. Production details, including the complete cast and additional creative team, will be announced at a later date.
Broadway Revival Of Melvin Van Peebles’ ‘Ain’t Supposed To Die A Natural Death’ Will Go On As Planned, But Now With A Special Dedication
Ain’t Supposed to Die a Natural Death features a book and score by Melvin Van Peebles,...
- 9/23/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: A group of prominent Broadway theater producers, whose shows include The Band’s Visit, Mj: The Musical, Waitress and August: Osage County to name a few, are teaming with the Black Theatre Coalition and Columbia University’s Prince Fellowship to launch a major new nonprofit initiative to train and mentor a new generation of Black theater industry leaders.
Called The Theatre Leadership Project (Ttlp), the organization will offer a program of three-year fellowships designed to diversify commercial theater’s leadership. Founding producers of the Project are Barbara Broccoli, Lia Vollack, Alecia Parker, Patrick Daly and Travis LeMont Ballenger in partnership with Btc and the Prince Fellowship (formerly known as Columbia’s T. Fellowship).
The fellowships are geared specifically for Black applicants. On its website Ttlp writes, “It is our belief that by focusing on one of the most marginalized groups of people, we will ultimately create space for professionals of all races and ethnicities.
Called The Theatre Leadership Project (Ttlp), the organization will offer a program of three-year fellowships designed to diversify commercial theater’s leadership. Founding producers of the Project are Barbara Broccoli, Lia Vollack, Alecia Parker, Patrick Daly and Travis LeMont Ballenger in partnership with Btc and the Prince Fellowship (formerly known as Columbia’s T. Fellowship).
The fellowships are geared specifically for Black applicants. On its website Ttlp writes, “It is our belief that by focusing on one of the most marginalized groups of people, we will ultimately create space for professionals of all races and ethnicities.
- 4/28/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Broadway production company behind the upcoming Michael Jackson musical Mj and the stage adaptation of the hit 2000 film Almost Famous has hired The Old Globe Theater’s Travis LeMont Ballenger as producer to help oversee both high-profile projects.
Ballenger, most recently the Associate Artistic Director at the Globe in San Diego, also will work on the development of new shows in his job at Lia Vollack Productions. He brings the company substantial theater experience, particularly with regard to works by Black artists including Lynn Nottage, the two-time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright penning the book for Mj.
“Throughout his career, Travis has already distinguished himself as a true creative force,” Lia Vollack said. “He is a passionate theater maker and an outspoken advocate for artists. I am so thrilled that Travis is joining me and I know my company, our shows, and Broadway will be so much richer for...
Ballenger, most recently the Associate Artistic Director at the Globe in San Diego, also will work on the development of new shows in his job at Lia Vollack Productions. He brings the company substantial theater experience, particularly with regard to works by Black artists including Lynn Nottage, the two-time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright penning the book for Mj.
“Throughout his career, Travis has already distinguished himself as a true creative force,” Lia Vollack said. “He is a passionate theater maker and an outspoken advocate for artists. I am so thrilled that Travis is joining me and I know my company, our shows, and Broadway will be so much richer for...
- 8/13/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Tony Sokol Nov 22, 2019
Queen sold out stadiums, but Michael Jackson was the King of Pop for a Pepsi generation.
Michael Jackson's legacy as a music legend is complicated by the rumors and stories surrounding his life. His father managed the Jackson Five with a firm hand. He was thrust into stardom at an extremely young age and moonwalked into the stratosphere of performers. Now Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King will navigate the complexities of the King of Pop in an upcoming biographical feature film, according to Variety.
The screenplay will be written by John Logan, who wrote Gladiator, Hugo, the James Bond films Skyfall and Spectre. He was nominated for an Academy Award for writing The Aviator, Martin Scorsese's Howard Hughes biopic, which was produced by King. King and Scorsese's 2006 collaboration, The Departed won the Best Picture Oscar at the 79th Academy Awards. His Freddie Mercury biopic for 20th Century Fox,...
Queen sold out stadiums, but Michael Jackson was the King of Pop for a Pepsi generation.
Michael Jackson's legacy as a music legend is complicated by the rumors and stories surrounding his life. His father managed the Jackson Five with a firm hand. He was thrust into stardom at an extremely young age and moonwalked into the stratosphere of performers. Now Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King will navigate the complexities of the King of Pop in an upcoming biographical feature film, according to Variety.
The screenplay will be written by John Logan, who wrote Gladiator, Hugo, the James Bond films Skyfall and Spectre. He was nominated for an Academy Award for writing The Aviator, Martin Scorsese's Howard Hughes biopic, which was produced by King. King and Scorsese's 2006 collaboration, The Departed won the Best Picture Oscar at the 79th Academy Awards. His Freddie Mercury biopic for 20th Century Fox,...
- 11/22/2019
- Den of Geek
Broadway has found its Michael Jackson: Tony-nominated Ain’t Too Proud star Ephraim Sykes will take the title role in the upcoming Mj The Musical, producers announced today.
The musical, loaded with classic hits by the later King of Pop, will begin preview performances on Monday, July 6, 2020, at the Neil Simon Theatre, with an opening night set for Thursday, August 13.
The casting announcement was made by producers Lia Vollack and The Michael Jackson Estate. Producers have released a sneak peek teaser video – watch it below.
Sykes is currently on Broadway in another Motown-inspired musical Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, playing the group’s David Ruffin. He was nominated for a 2020 Grammy Award yesterday for the show’s cast album, along with the rest of the original cast.
“Ephraim Sykes is a bonafide triple threat,” said Wheeldon in a statement, “and dynamic rising star on Broadway.
The musical, loaded with classic hits by the later King of Pop, will begin preview performances on Monday, July 6, 2020, at the Neil Simon Theatre, with an opening night set for Thursday, August 13.
The casting announcement was made by producers Lia Vollack and The Michael Jackson Estate. Producers have released a sneak peek teaser video – watch it below.
Sykes is currently on Broadway in another Motown-inspired musical Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, playing the group’s David Ruffin. He was nominated for a 2020 Grammy Award yesterday for the show’s cast album, along with the rest of the original cast.
“Ephraim Sykes is a bonafide triple threat,” said Wheeldon in a statement, “and dynamic rising star on Broadway.
- 11/21/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Lia Vollack, a 22-year veteran of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s music and theater divisions, has formed a new company to develop Broadway productions, Deadline has confirmed. Lia Vollack Productions’ initial slate will include two shows already being prepped by Sony for 2020 premieres, including the controversial Michael Jackson musical.
The new company will produce the musicals, with Sony continuing on the projects as a partner.
In addition to Mj the Musical, Lia Vollack Productions will also produce Almost Famous, the musical based on Cameron Crowe’s 2000 film about a young Rolling Stone writer on tour with a big time rock band in the 1970s. The production, which received a pre-Broadway tryout at San Diego’s Old Globe Theater this fall, features an original score by Tom Kitt, with lyrics co-written by Kitt and Crowe. Directed by Jeremy Herrin, the musical also features a number of hit songs from the ’70s.
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The new company will produce the musicals, with Sony continuing on the projects as a partner.
In addition to Mj the Musical, Lia Vollack Productions will also produce Almost Famous, the musical based on Cameron Crowe’s 2000 film about a young Rolling Stone writer on tour with a big time rock band in the 1970s. The production, which received a pre-Broadway tryout at San Diego’s Old Globe Theater this fall, features an original score by Tom Kitt, with lyrics co-written by Kitt and Crowe. Directed by Jeremy Herrin, the musical also features a number of hit songs from the ’70s.
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- 11/18/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Twenty-four shows that started life at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego have gone on to Broadway since “Into the Woods” established it as a headquarters for out-of-town tryouts back in the late 1980s. That would be all the reason anyone needs for the new stage musical adaptation of Cameron Crowe’s 2000 film “Almost Famous” to have its world premiere there in late September. But Crowe has some even better reasons — like the fact that most of the events in the film and show transpired within a few miles’ radius. When the Old Globe is mentioned in the musical, you might assume it’s a gag just for locals — if you don’t remember that the line, like much of the book he wrote for the new musical, is straight out of his semi-autobiographical screenplay.
“I just figure Broadway, if it happens, is a gift,” says Crowe, looking all...
“I just figure Broadway, if it happens, is a gift,” says Crowe, looking all...
- 10/3/2019
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Seven-time Tony Award winning producers Sue Wagner and John Johnson announced today the formation of Wagner Johnson Productions, a new venture that will see the longtime collaborators produce and general manage an array of theatrical productions including their current slate of the Almost Famous musical and the full range of Scott Rudin Productions’ theatrical ventures.
The Broadway-bound Almost Famous, based on the 2000 film and opening this month at the Old Globe in San Diego, is co-produced with Lia Vollack and Joey Parnes.
“I have worked alongside Sue and John since they first began in this business,” said Parnes, Wagner and Johnson’s longtime mentor, in a statement, and it has been a great privilege to see them grow into the industry powerhouses they’ve become. I’m particularly thrilled that we will get to continue working together on Almost Famous.”
Said Wagner and Johnson: “Joey Parnes has been an...
The Broadway-bound Almost Famous, based on the 2000 film and opening this month at the Old Globe in San Diego, is co-produced with Lia Vollack and Joey Parnes.
“I have worked alongside Sue and John since they first began in this business,” said Parnes, Wagner and Johnson’s longtime mentor, in a statement, and it has been a great privilege to see them grow into the industry powerhouses they’ve become. I’m particularly thrilled that we will get to continue working together on Almost Famous.”
Said Wagner and Johnson: “Joey Parnes has been an...
- 9/18/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Move over, Bruce Springsteen. The rock gods known as Stillwater may be playing Broadway soon.
On Tuesday, producers announced plans for a stage musical version of Cameron Crowe’s Oscar-winning 2000 film “Almost Famous.”
Crowe, who won the Academy Award for his original screenplay on the semiautobiographical film, will write the script and co-write the lyrics with Tony-winning composer Tom Kitt (“Next to Normal”), who will write the original score.
Also Read: Cameron Crowe Pays Tribute to His 'Almost Famous' Star Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jeremy Herrin (“Wolf Hall”) has signed on to direct the production, though the timing remains unclear.
The producers inlcude Lia Vollack on behalf of Columbia Live Stage, Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner and John Johnson.
The 2000 film starred Patrick Fugit as a high school music geek who lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to follow an up-and-coming rock band on tour. The film earned four Oscar nominations,...
On Tuesday, producers announced plans for a stage musical version of Cameron Crowe’s Oscar-winning 2000 film “Almost Famous.”
Crowe, who won the Academy Award for his original screenplay on the semiautobiographical film, will write the script and co-write the lyrics with Tony-winning composer Tom Kitt (“Next to Normal”), who will write the original score.
Also Read: Cameron Crowe Pays Tribute to His 'Almost Famous' Star Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jeremy Herrin (“Wolf Hall”) has signed on to direct the production, though the timing remains unclear.
The producers inlcude Lia Vollack on behalf of Columbia Live Stage, Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner and John Johnson.
The 2000 film starred Patrick Fugit as a high school music geek who lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to follow an up-and-coming rock band on tour. The film earned four Oscar nominations,...
- 9/25/2018
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
‘Almost Famous’ Set for Stage Musical Adaptation, Complete With Cameron Crowe-Penned Book and Lyrics
It digs…musicals. Deadline reports that Cameron Crowe’s Oscar-nominated semi-autobiographical 2000 film “Almost Famous” is heading to the stage, care of a brand new stage musical adaptation. Details are currently slim, but the ne project will be produced by Lia Vollack on behalf of Columbia Live Stage, Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, and John Johnson. Crowe himself will write the book for the musical, with music coming from Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tom Kitt, with lyrics by Kitt and Crowe. It’s set to be directed by English theatre director and artistic director of Headlong Theatre Jeremy Herrin.
Crowe’s film starred Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Then-teen actor Fugit was cast as the plucky William Miller, a young journalist who bluffs his way into following around his favorite band on tour and writing about the experience for Rolling Stone. The film...
Crowe’s film starred Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Then-teen actor Fugit was cast as the plucky William Miller, a young journalist who bluffs his way into following around his favorite band on tour and writing about the experience for Rolling Stone. The film...
- 9/25/2018
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
The golden gods are coming to Broadway: Almost Famous, Cameron Crowe’s 2000 semi-autographical film about a young journalist interviewing and befriending a notorious rock band and its groupies, is being adapted as a stage musical.
The project was confirmed today by producers Lia Vollack on behalf of Columbia Live Stage, Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner and John Johnson.
The new musical will feature a book by Crowe based on his Academy Award-winning screenplay, music by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Kitt and Crowe, and directed by Jeremy Herrin.
The film starred Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand and Philip Seymour Hoffman (in a movie-stealing performance as real-life rock critic Lester Bangs). The plot followed the young Crowe-like character, played by Fugit, as he traveled in the 1970s with a rock band called Stillwater.
The movie’s soundtrack included a slew of classic rock hits, including Paul Simon’s “America,” Rod Stewart’s “Every Picture Tells a Story,” Led Zeppelin’s “That’s The Way,” David Bowie’s version of Lou Reed’s “I’m Waiting For The Man,” and a memorably ramshackle sing-along rendition of Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer.”
Possible clues to what songs might make the Broadway cut can be found (or not) in Crowe’s now-understandable tweet from earlier this week that included a brief video clip of Kitt playing piano as the camera zooms in on legal-pad notes stuck to the wall. One page has the words “Four Sticks” written on it, and another “The Wind,” references to songs by, respectively, Led Zeppelin and Cat Stevens.
Casting and other details about the upcoming musical were not released.
Here is Crowe’s tweet:
pic.twitter.com/v8R23UUfYC
— Cameron Crowe (@CameronCrowe) September 21, 2018...
The project was confirmed today by producers Lia Vollack on behalf of Columbia Live Stage, Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner and John Johnson.
The new musical will feature a book by Crowe based on his Academy Award-winning screenplay, music by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Kitt and Crowe, and directed by Jeremy Herrin.
The film starred Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand and Philip Seymour Hoffman (in a movie-stealing performance as real-life rock critic Lester Bangs). The plot followed the young Crowe-like character, played by Fugit, as he traveled in the 1970s with a rock band called Stillwater.
The movie’s soundtrack included a slew of classic rock hits, including Paul Simon’s “America,” Rod Stewart’s “Every Picture Tells a Story,” Led Zeppelin’s “That’s The Way,” David Bowie’s version of Lou Reed’s “I’m Waiting For The Man,” and a memorably ramshackle sing-along rendition of Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer.”
Possible clues to what songs might make the Broadway cut can be found (or not) in Crowe’s now-understandable tweet from earlier this week that included a brief video clip of Kitt playing piano as the camera zooms in on legal-pad notes stuck to the wall. One page has the words “Four Sticks” written on it, and another “The Wind,” references to songs by, respectively, Led Zeppelin and Cat Stevens.
Casting and other details about the upcoming musical were not released.
Here is Crowe’s tweet:
pic.twitter.com/v8R23UUfYC
— Cameron Crowe (@CameronCrowe) September 21, 2018...
- 9/25/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The executive has been promoted to president of worldwide business affairs and operations for Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group.
The move brings all Sony Pictures’ deal-making responsibilities under Gumpert, who previously served in a similar capacity for Columbia Pictures and will work with motion picture group president Doug Belgrad to lead operations and strategies.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group chairman Tom Rothman, to whom Gumpert will report, made the announcement on Tuesday.
The executive will also remain directly involved with the studio’s most high-level strategic planning, including overseeing with CFO Stefan Litt relationships with the studio’s outside financing partners such as Lonestar Capital and Village Roadshow.
Additionally, Gumpert will oversee business affairs and strategic operations for Columbia Live Stage, the studio’s theatrical group, which is creatively overseen by Lia Vollack.
Senior business affairs executives for each motion picture group production division will now report to Gumpert, with each division...
The move brings all Sony Pictures’ deal-making responsibilities under Gumpert, who previously served in a similar capacity for Columbia Pictures and will work with motion picture group president Doug Belgrad to lead operations and strategies.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group chairman Tom Rothman, to whom Gumpert will report, made the announcement on Tuesday.
The executive will also remain directly involved with the studio’s most high-level strategic planning, including overseeing with CFO Stefan Litt relationships with the studio’s outside financing partners such as Lonestar Capital and Village Roadshow.
Additionally, Gumpert will oversee business affairs and strategic operations for Columbia Live Stage, the studio’s theatrical group, which is creatively overseen by Lia Vollack.
Senior business affairs executives for each motion picture group production division will now report to Gumpert, with each division...
- 11/10/2015
- ScreenDaily
R&B artist and singer songwriter Leon Bridges, who burst onto the nationwide music scene earlier this year with his hit song “Coming Home,” will provide a new song, “So Long,” for the highly anticipated motion picture Concussion starring Will Smith, it was announced by Lia Vollack, president of Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures.
Concussion will be released in theaters December 25, 2015. In September the AFI announced that the World Premiere of Sony Pictures’ film will be the Centerpiece Gala of AFI Fest 2015 presented by Audi.
“So Long” will be available on all digital sales platforms including Spotify, iTunes and Amazon on November 20. The song’s music is by Leon Bridges and Joshua Block, Austin Jenkins, and Chris Vivion of Niles City Sound, with lyrics by Leon Bridges. The track was produced by Niles City Sound.
Bridges has posted a fifteen second preview of the song to his Instagram page,...
Concussion will be released in theaters December 25, 2015. In September the AFI announced that the World Premiere of Sony Pictures’ film will be the Centerpiece Gala of AFI Fest 2015 presented by Audi.
“So Long” will be available on all digital sales platforms including Spotify, iTunes and Amazon on November 20. The song’s music is by Leon Bridges and Joshua Block, Austin Jenkins, and Chris Vivion of Niles City Sound, with lyrics by Leon Bridges. The track was produced by Niles City Sound.
Bridges has posted a fifteen second preview of the song to his Instagram page,...
- 10/22/2015
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Fifth Harmony, the award-winning girl group whose top 10, platinum hit “Worth It” is currently rocketing up the charts, has recorded the new song “I’m In Love With A Monster” for Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania 2, it was announced by Lia Vollack, president of Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures. The sequel to the monster hit, which took in over $350 million worldwide, will be released in theaters on September 25.
“I’m In Love With A Monster” will be heard in the film as well as in the new trailer, which launches this week. “I’m In Love With A Monster” is produced by Harmony Samuels and written by Harmony Samuels, Carmen Reece, Sarah Mancuso, Edgar Etienne, andEricka Coulter.
The new song will be released by Syco/Epic Records next month.
Commenting on the announcement, Vollack said, “There are few groups out there that can match the incredibly fun feel...
“I’m In Love With A Monster” will be heard in the film as well as in the new trailer, which launches this week. “I’m In Love With A Monster” is produced by Harmony Samuels and written by Harmony Samuels, Carmen Reece, Sarah Mancuso, Edgar Etienne, andEricka Coulter.
The new song will be released by Syco/Epic Records next month.
Commenting on the announcement, Vollack said, “There are few groups out there that can match the incredibly fun feel...
- 6/18/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer Hans Zimmer will work with Pharrell Williams, Johnny Marr, Michael Einziger, and Dave Stewart to create music for The Amazing Spider-Man™ 2, it was announced today by Lia Vollack, president of Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures. The film, directed by Marc Webb from a screen story and screenplay by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jeff Pinkner based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, is produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be released in theaters domestically on May 2, 2014, and international release dates commence April 16, 2014.
Commenting on the announcement, Zimmer said, “Marc and I were talking about Spider-Man, and as the word got out, so many of our friends and musicians started calling us up, wanting to be a part of it, because they love Spider-Man. That was the thing that united all of us – the great love for Spider-Man.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be released in theaters domestically on May 2, 2014, and international release dates commence April 16, 2014.
Commenting on the announcement, Zimmer said, “Marc and I were talking about Spider-Man, and as the word got out, so many of our friends and musicians started calling us up, wanting to be a part of it, because they love Spider-Man. That was the thing that united all of us – the great love for Spider-Man.
- 11/1/2013
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In the world of music composers, we tend to make note of the select few elite masters of the trade. John Williams returning to the Star Wars franchise? Hell yeah. Michael Giacchino scoring Brad Bird.s Tomorrowland? We.ll take it. But Hans Zimmer.s recently announced collaboration with Pharrell Williams for the score of Marc Webb.s highly anticipated The Amazing Spider-Man 2 had us a little quizzical. And now we.re completely taken aback as a musical "supergroup" has formed for this film, according to a press release, comprised of The Smiths. legendary non-Morrissey songwriter Johnny Marr, producer and Eurythmics musician Dave Stewart, and Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger. So, does this sound like a great idea for a movie score, or a mess as chaotic as the Sgt. Pepper album cover? The news was announced by Sony Pictures. Worldwide Music president Lia Vollack, who said "this kind of...
- 11/1/2013
- cinemablend.com
Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer will work with Pharrell Williams, Johnny Marr, Michael Einziger and Dave Stewart to create music for ”The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” it was announced Thursday by Lia Vollack, president of worldwide music for Sony Pictures. Director Marc Webb recently tweeted (in Elvish text, no less) that a teaser trailer for the highly-anticipates sequel will debut in front of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” which hits theaters on Dec. 13. Zimmer, who won an Oscar for his work on “The Lion King,” previously collaborated with Williams on Universal’s hit animated film “Despicable Me.” They later collaborated on the music for.
- 11/1/2013
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Oscar®- and Grammy-winning composer Hans Zimmer will work with Pharrell Williams, Johnny Marr, Michael Einziger, and Dave Stewart to create music for The Amazing Spider-Man™ 2, it was announced today by Lia Vollack, president of Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures. The film, directed by Marc Webb from a screen story and screenplay by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jeff Pinkner based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, is produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be released in theaters domestically on May 2, 2014, and international release dates commence April 16, 2014. Commenting on the announcement, Zimmer said, “Marc and I were talking about Spider-Man, and as the word got out, so many of our friends and musicians started calling us up, wanting to be a part of it, because they love Spider-Man. That was the thing that...
- 10/31/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
Oscar®- and Grammy-winning composer Hans Zimmer will work with Pharrell Williams, Johnny Marr, Michael Einziger, and Dave Stewart to create music for The Amazing Spider-Man™ 2, it was announced today by Lia Vollack, president of Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures. The film, directed by Marc Webb from a screen story and screenplay by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jeff Pinkner based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, is produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be released in theaters domestically on May 2, 2014, and international release dates commence April 16, 2014.
Commenting on the announcement, Zimmer said, “Marc and I were talking about Spider-Man, and as the word got out, so many of our friends and musicians started calling us up, wanting to be a part of it, because they love Spider-Man. That was the thing that united all of us – the great love for Spider-Man.
Commenting on the announcement, Zimmer said, “Marc and I were talking about Spider-Man, and as the word got out, so many of our friends and musicians started calling us up, wanting to be a part of it, because they love Spider-Man. That was the thing that united all of us – the great love for Spider-Man.
- 10/31/2013
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Sony Pictures announced this morning that Hans Zimmer will be getting a little bit of help for the music in the upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man 2 . Read the full press release below for all the details! Oscar®- and Grammy-winning composer Hans Zimmer will work with Pharrell Williams, Johnny Marr, Michael Einziger, and Dave Stewart to create music for The Amazing Spider-Man. 2, it was announced today by Lia Vollack, president of Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures. The film, directed by Marc Webb from a screen story and screenplay by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jeff Pinkner based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, is produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be released in theaters domestically on May 2, 2014, and...
- 10/31/2013
- Comingsoon.net
The theme song to the highly anticipated action adventure comedy Men in Black. 3, titled “Back In Time,” has been written and recorded by RCA Records/Polo Grounds Music/Mr. 305 recording artist Pitbull, it was announced today by Lia Vollack, President of Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures. The song will be available as a digital single and released to radio on March 26. Men in Black 3 will be released in 3D in theaters nationwide on May 25, 2012.
“Back In Time” was written for the film by Armando C. Perez (Pitbull), Marc Kinchen, Adrian Trejo and Urales Vargas and features a sample of the 1950s hit “Love is Strange,” written by Sylvia Robinson, Ellas McDaniel and Mickey Baker, which went to #1 for the R&B duo Mickey & Sylvia.
“It’s an incredible honor to be a part of such an amazing franchise as Men in Black and I have so much respect for Will Smith,...
“Back In Time” was written for the film by Armando C. Perez (Pitbull), Marc Kinchen, Adrian Trejo and Urales Vargas and features a sample of the 1950s hit “Love is Strange,” written by Sylvia Robinson, Ellas McDaniel and Mickey Baker, which went to #1 for the R&B duo Mickey & Sylvia.
“It’s an incredible honor to be a part of such an amazing franchise as Men in Black and I have so much respect for Will Smith,...
- 3/23/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The theme song to the highly anticipated action adventure comedy Men in Black(Tm) 3, titled "Back In Time," has been written and recorded by RCA Records/Polo Grounds Music/Mr. 305 recording artist Pitbull, it was announced today by Lia Vollack, President of Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures. The song will be available as a digital single and released to radio on March 26. Men in Black 3 will be released in 3D in theaters nationwide on May 25, 2012. "Back In Time" was written for the film by Armando C. Perez (Pitbull), Marc Kinchen, Adrian Trejo and Urales Vargas and features a sample of the 1950s hit "Love is Strange," written by Sylvia Robinson, Ellas McDaniel and Mickey Baker, which went to #1 for the R&B duo Mickey & Sylvia. "It's an incredible honor to be a part of such an amazing franchise as Men in Black and I have so much respect for...
- 3/22/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
Justin Bieber has unveiled a behind-the-scenes look at his new music video exclusively on Digital Spy. The 'Baby' star is seen knocking over presents and playing the drums in the clip for his rendition of 'Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town', which serves as the theme song to the forthcoming movie Arthur Christmas. "It's a classic Christmas song and I know everybody knows it, so it's going to be really exciting for all the kids and families to see it," he said. "The set is basically Santa's workshop. I'm working on the toys and the toys come to life and do things like the robot. It looks super cool." Lia Vollack, president, worldwide music for Sony Pictures, said: "It was important to us to have a song (more)...
- 11/10/2011
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Justin Bieber has unveiled a behind-the-scenes look of his new music video exclusively on Digital Spy. The 'Baby' star is seen knocking over presents and playing the drums in the clip for his rendition of 'Santa Clause is Comin' to Town', which serves as the theme song to the forthcoming movie Arthur Christmas. "It's a classic Christmas song and I know everybody knows it, so it's going to be really exciting for all the kids and families to see it. "The set is basically Santa's workshop. I'm working on the toys and the toys come to life and do things like the robot. It looks super cool." Lia Vollack, President, Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures, said: "It (more)...
- 11/10/2011
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Justin Bieber's rendition of 'Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town' is being featured in the 3D, CG-animated movie 'Arthur Christmas!' There's only one hitch: it's only opening in the Philippines! Justin Bieber's Christmas album is spreading holiday cheer all around the world this Christmas! Not only is his album, Under the Mistletoe, dropping Nov. 1, his version of "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" is playing in the film 3D, CG-animated film, Arthur Christmas. According to a release, the 17-year-old pop star's song will play during the end credits and will also have an official music video created with footage from the film, which will open in the Philippines. Lia Vollack, President, Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures, said, “It was important to us to have a song that connected with the film’s themes – and you couldn’t ask for a better match than ‘Santa Claus...
- 10/19/2011
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
Movie Fanatic has seen the first 30 minutes of Arthur Christmas and thus far, it is a true Christmas present to movie fans everywhere. Now news has broken that a certain pop star will be singing the song that plays while the final credits roll and nothing could be more apt. Justin Bieber will be singing Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town over Arthur Christmas’ closing credits, and the song will also be available on his upcoming Christmas album.
Before the film begins, audiences will also get to see the exclusive video of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, only for Arthur Christmas' audiences.
“It was important to us to have a song that connected with the film’s themes -- and you couldn’t ask for a better match than Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town -- but our choice was about much more than that,” said Lia Vollack, President,...
Before the film begins, audiences will also get to see the exclusive video of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, only for Arthur Christmas' audiences.
“It was important to us to have a song that connected with the film’s themes -- and you couldn’t ask for a better match than Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town -- but our choice was about much more than that,” said Lia Vollack, President,...
- 10/18/2011
- by joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos)
- Reel Movie News
Movie Fanatic has seen the first 30 minutes of Arthur Christmas and thus far, it is a true Christmas present to movie fans everywhere. Now news has broken that a certain pop star will be singing the song that plays while the final credits roll and nothing could be more apt. Justin Bieber will be singing Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town over Arthur Christmas’ closing credits, and the song will also be available on his upcoming Christmas album.
Before the film begins, audiences will also get to see the exclusive video of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, only for Arthur Christmas' audiences.
“It was important to us to have a song that connected with the film’s themes -- and you couldn’t ask for a better match than Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town -- but our choice was about much more than that,” said Lia Vollack, President,...
Before the film begins, audiences will also get to see the exclusive video of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, only for Arthur Christmas' audiences.
“It was important to us to have a song that connected with the film’s themes -- and you couldn’t ask for a better match than Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town -- but our choice was about much more than that,” said Lia Vollack, President,...
- 10/18/2011
- by joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos)
- Reel Movie News
Santa Claus is coming to town . and this year, he.s getting a little help from Justin Bieber, Aardman Animations, and Sony Pictures Animation.
When Arthur Christmas, the 3D, CG-animated movie from Aardman for Sony Pictures Animation and Columbia Pictures, rolls into theaters on November 23rd, Bieber.s rendition of .Santa Claus Is Comin. To Town,. from his new Christmas album .Under The Mistletoe,. will play over the end credits. In addition, before the movie, moviegoers will see the exclusive music video for the song, which will premiere in theaters only with Arthur Christmas. The video will be inspired by the movie and feature footage from the film.
In addition, the album.s debut single, .Mistletoe,. will be heard in select TV spots for Arthur Christmas. Bieber.s holiday album, .Under The Mistletoe,. is a seasonal mix of traditional Christmas standards with newly-penned holiday music largely co-written by Justin. The...
When Arthur Christmas, the 3D, CG-animated movie from Aardman for Sony Pictures Animation and Columbia Pictures, rolls into theaters on November 23rd, Bieber.s rendition of .Santa Claus Is Comin. To Town,. from his new Christmas album .Under The Mistletoe,. will play over the end credits. In addition, before the movie, moviegoers will see the exclusive music video for the song, which will premiere in theaters only with Arthur Christmas. The video will be inspired by the movie and feature footage from the film.
In addition, the album.s debut single, .Mistletoe,. will be heard in select TV spots for Arthur Christmas. Bieber.s holiday album, .Under The Mistletoe,. is a seasonal mix of traditional Christmas standards with newly-penned holiday music largely co-written by Justin. The...
- 10/18/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
I saw Arthur Christmas last weekend and really liked it -- as I do all of Aardman’s work -- but since we saw a not-quite-finished version of the film that was lacking end credits, we were thankfully spared this (from a just-received press release): Justin Bieber Is Coming To Town: New Song For Upcoming Movie “Arthur Christmas” London, October 17, 2011 – Santa Claus is coming to town – and this year, he’s getting a little help from Justin Bieber, Aardman Animations, and Sony Pictures Animation. When Arthur Christmas, the 3D, CG-animated movie from Aardman for Sony Pictures Animation and Columbia Pictures, rolls into cinemas on November 11th, Bieber’s rendition of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town,” from his new Christmas album “Under The Mistletoe,” will play over the end credits. Commenting on the announcement, Lia Vollack, President, Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures, said, “It was important to us to...
- 10/17/2011
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
The video for the song "Time for Miracles" by American Idol runner up Adam Lambert will debut exclusively on MySpace Music on Wednesday, October 21st. The song is from the highly anticipated epic adventure movie "2012" directed by Roland Emmerich.
The video, which can be viewed now on www.myspace.com/music, includes images from the film that is centered on a worldwide catastrophe and the stories of the survivors. It is said that the year 2012 holds great significance for many people, cultures and religions all over the world. From the director Roland Emmerich, the man behind such movies and "Independence Day" and "The Day After Tomorrow," the movie is set to be a heroic journey.
Lia Vollack, president, Worldwide Music, Sony Pictures Entertainment had this to say about the new video, "Adam's video is remarkable. It's a great companion to Roland Emmerich's film -- we're thrilled that Adam is a part of this motion picture.
The video, which can be viewed now on www.myspace.com/music, includes images from the film that is centered on a worldwide catastrophe and the stories of the survivors. It is said that the year 2012 holds great significance for many people, cultures and religions all over the world. From the director Roland Emmerich, the man behind such movies and "Independence Day" and "The Day After Tomorrow," the movie is set to be a heroic journey.
Lia Vollack, president, Worldwide Music, Sony Pictures Entertainment had this to say about the new video, "Adam's video is remarkable. It's a great companion to Roland Emmerich's film -- we're thrilled that Adam is a part of this motion picture.
- 10/21/2009
- icelebz.com
"iCarly" star Miranda Cosgrove is adding some "Sunshine" to the "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" soundtrack. The Nickelodeon star recorded the song "Raining Sunshine" for the upcoming movie from Sony Pictures Animation.
The song, "Raising Sunshine," was written by Matthew Gerrard, Charlie Midnight, and Jay Landers, who have worked with Hilary Duff. Cosgrove is no stranger to soundtracks. She headlined the hit "iCarly" soundtrack which featured her version of "About You Now."
"We couldn't be more excited by the song Miranda has recorded for 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,'" said Lia Vollack, president of Worldwide Music, Sony Pictures Entertainment. "She's an amazing artist who brings her smart, fresh style to our film with the song, 'Raining Sunshine,' in our end-title sequence."
The movie, based on the popular children's book, focuses on a young inventor who turns his town upside down when he causes giant food to...
The song, "Raising Sunshine," was written by Matthew Gerrard, Charlie Midnight, and Jay Landers, who have worked with Hilary Duff. Cosgrove is no stranger to soundtracks. She headlined the hit "iCarly" soundtrack which featured her version of "About You Now."
"We couldn't be more excited by the song Miranda has recorded for 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,'" said Lia Vollack, president of Worldwide Music, Sony Pictures Entertainment. "She's an amazing artist who brings her smart, fresh style to our film with the song, 'Raining Sunshine,' in our end-title sequence."
The movie, based on the popular children's book, focuses on a young inventor who turns his town upside down when he causes giant food to...
- 8/7/2009
- icelebz.com
"iCarly" star Miranda Cosgrove is adding some "Sunshine" to the "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" soundtrack. The Nickelodeon star recorded the song "Raining Sunshine" for the upcoming movie from Sony Pictures Animation.
The song, "Raising Sunshine," was written by Matthew Gerrard, Charlie Midnight, and Jay Landers, who have worked with Hilary Duff. Cosgrove is no stranger to soundtracks. She headlined the hit "iCarly" soundtrack which featured her version of "About You Now."
"We couldn't be more excited by the song Miranda has recorded for 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,'" said Lia Vollack, president of Worldwide Music, Sony Pictures Entertainment. "She's an amazing artist who brings her smart, fresh style to our film with the song, 'Raining Sunshine,' in our end-title sequence."
The movie, based on the popular children's book, focuses on a young inventor who turns his town upside down when he causes giant food to...
The song, "Raising Sunshine," was written by Matthew Gerrard, Charlie Midnight, and Jay Landers, who have worked with Hilary Duff. Cosgrove is no stranger to soundtracks. She headlined the hit "iCarly" soundtrack which featured her version of "About You Now."
"We couldn't be more excited by the song Miranda has recorded for 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,'" said Lia Vollack, president of Worldwide Music, Sony Pictures Entertainment. "She's an amazing artist who brings her smart, fresh style to our film with the song, 'Raining Sunshine,' in our end-title sequence."
The movie, based on the popular children's book, focuses on a young inventor who turns his town upside down when he causes giant food to...
- 8/7/2009
- icelebz.com
Just 16 years old, Miranda Cosgrove already has a full showbiz resume: a Teen Choice Award nomination, the hit TV show iCarly on Nickelodeon and now a song for the upcoming animated film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.Cosgrove will perform "Raining Sunshine" for the end credits of the movie, based on the popular children's book, which arrives in theaters Sept. 18 and stars the voices of Anna Faris, Andy Samberg and Bill Hader. "She's an amazing artist who brings her smart, fresh style to our film," says Lia Vollack, president of worldwide music for Sony Pictures Entertainment. - Mike Fleeman...
- 8/7/2009
- PEOPLE.com
Lia Vollack, who has overseen the soundtracks for such hits as Charlie's Angels and Spider-Man, has been promoted to president of worldwide music at Columbia Pictures, company chairman Amy Pascal said Wednesday. Vollack, who reports to Pascal, will be responsible for overseeing the music for all Columbia Pictures releases, including films produced by Revolution Studios, Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Animation. Vollack and her staff also will continue to provide music consulting services and assistance to Sony Pictures Classics and local-language productions throughout the world.
- 10/17/2002
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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