More than 250 artists, including Billie Eilish, Green Day, Sia and Cyndi Lauper, signed a letter Thursday urging the Senate Commerce Committee to support a bill that would reform the ticketing system for live events.
The Fans First Act, which was initially introduced in December by Sens. John Cornyn, Amy Klobuchar, Marsha Blackburn, Peter Welch, Roger Wicker and Ben Ray Lujan, aims to address flaws in the current live event ticketing system. The bill hopes to increase transparency in ticket sales, protect consumers from fake or overpriced tickets, and hold those who engage in illegal ticket sale practices accountable.
“As artists and members of the music community, we rely on touring for our livelihood, and we value music fans above all else,” the letter said in part. “We are joining together to say that the current system is broken: predatory resellers and secondary platforms engage in deceptive ticketing practices to inflate...
The Fans First Act, which was initially introduced in December by Sens. John Cornyn, Amy Klobuchar, Marsha Blackburn, Peter Welch, Roger Wicker and Ben Ray Lujan, aims to address flaws in the current live event ticketing system. The bill hopes to increase transparency in ticket sales, protect consumers from fake or overpriced tickets, and hold those who engage in illegal ticket sale practices accountable.
“As artists and members of the music community, we rely on touring for our livelihood, and we value music fans above all else,” the letter said in part. “We are joining together to say that the current system is broken: predatory resellers and secondary platforms engage in deceptive ticketing practices to inflate...
- 4/25/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As The Voice’s Season 25 Playoffs got underway Monday night, John Legend and Dan + Shay faced the unenviable task of cutting their teams of five down to three apiece. How’d they fare? Let’s review the performances and the coaches’ picks, then discuss, shall we?
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- 4/23/2024
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Disney revealed on Monday that its musical animated feature Wish, starring Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) and Chris Pine (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves) garnered 13.2 million views globally in its first five days streaming on Disney+.
This amounts to the third biggest premiere on the service, behind those of Encanto and Frozen 2, with a view being defined as total stream time divided by runtime.
Earlier this year securing a Golden Globe nomination for Best Animated Feature, Wish takes place in the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha (DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force — a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe — the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico (Chris Pine) — to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars,...
This amounts to the third biggest premiere on the service, behind those of Encanto and Frozen 2, with a view being defined as total stream time divided by runtime.
Earlier this year securing a Golden Globe nomination for Best Animated Feature, Wish takes place in the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha (DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force — a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe — the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico (Chris Pine) — to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Wish Movie Ott Release Date (Photo Credit – IMDb)
In November 2023, Disney’s animated musical fantasy film Wish was released in theatres. Directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, the film received mixed reviews, but mostly negative. It was a Thanksgiving treat for the audience which was released alongside Napoleon and Saltburn. The voice cast includes big names like Chris Pine, Ariana DeBose and many others.
The development of the musical fantasy began in 2018. The film’s title was announced during the 2022 D23 Expo Presentation. There’s a big news for those who missed watching the movie on the big screen. The animated film is all set to release on Disney+. In this article, we have mentioned the main cast, the plot and other crucial details about the musical fantasy.
Wish Movie Cast & Crew
The voice actors include Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral, Victor Garber, Natasha Rothwell, Harvey Guillen,...
In November 2023, Disney’s animated musical fantasy film Wish was released in theatres. Directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, the film received mixed reviews, but mostly negative. It was a Thanksgiving treat for the audience which was released alongside Napoleon and Saltburn. The voice cast includes big names like Chris Pine, Ariana DeBose and many others.
The development of the musical fantasy began in 2018. The film’s title was announced during the 2022 D23 Expo Presentation. There’s a big news for those who missed watching the movie on the big screen. The animated film is all set to release on Disney+. In this article, we have mentioned the main cast, the plot and other crucial details about the musical fantasy.
Wish Movie Cast & Crew
The voice actors include Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral, Victor Garber, Natasha Rothwell, Harvey Guillen,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Disney announced on Monday that its Golden Globe-nominated animated feature Wish, starring Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine, will begin streaming on Disney+ on April 3rd.
An original musical comedy co-written by Disney Animation chief Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore, Wish takes us to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha (DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force — a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe — the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico (Chris Pine) — to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.
Lee’s co-director on the Academy Award-winning Frozen, Chris Buck, directed alongside Fawn Veerasunthorn, with the latter making her directorial debut. With Alan Tudyk playing Asha’s favorite goat, Valentino, the film also features the voices of Angelique Cabral,...
An original musical comedy co-written by Disney Animation chief Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore, Wish takes us to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha (DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force — a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe — the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico (Chris Pine) — to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.
Lee’s co-director on the Academy Award-winning Frozen, Chris Buck, directed alongside Fawn Veerasunthorn, with the latter making her directorial debut. With Alan Tudyk playing Asha’s favorite goat, Valentino, the film also features the voices of Angelique Cabral,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Walt Disney Animation Studios announced Monday that the musical feature “Wish,” which made more than $250 at the global box office, will premiere on the Disney+ streaming service in April.
The film takes place in the fictional town of Rosas wherein the charming King Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine) is able to grant people’s wishes. But when local girl Asha (Ariana DeBose) discovers what Magnifico really does with the wishes, it’s up to her and a fallen star to stop him and save the town.
“Wish” is directed by Oscar-winning director Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, and produced by Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones. Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore wrote the script. Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice provided the film’s original song with a score by composer Dave Metzger.
During an interview with TheWrap back in January, co-director Buck said it was a challenge...
The film takes place in the fictional town of Rosas wherein the charming King Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine) is able to grant people’s wishes. But when local girl Asha (Ariana DeBose) discovers what Magnifico really does with the wishes, it’s up to her and a fallen star to stop him and save the town.
“Wish” is directed by Oscar-winning director Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, and produced by Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones. Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore wrote the script. Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice provided the film’s original song with a score by composer Dave Metzger.
During an interview with TheWrap back in January, co-director Buck said it was a challenge...
- 3/18/2024
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
It’s fascinating to witness the cross-cultural admiration between King and Ed Sheeran. Their potential collaboration holds promise for creating captivating music that transcends borders and resonates with fans worldwide. King’s track record of collaborating with diverse international artists demonstrates his versatility and willingness to explore new musical horizons. With Ed Sheeran’s immense popularity and King’s rising prominence, their collaboration could undoubtedly be a treat for music enthusiasts everywhere. Let’s hope for an announcement soon that will thrill fans eagerly awaiting this exciting partnership.
Speaking to an entertainment portal, Ed Sheeran showered praise on King and expressed his thoughts on collaborating with him. He said, “It would be King. He has been making waves lately, and he is a very good artist.”
Well, here’s wishing that King and Ed Sheeran are reading this and soon surprise us with their collab announcement. Speaking of King, the...
Speaking to an entertainment portal, Ed Sheeran showered praise on King and expressed his thoughts on collaborating with him. He said, “It would be King. He has been making waves lately, and he is a very good artist.”
Well, here’s wishing that King and Ed Sheeran are reading this and soon surprise us with their collab announcement. Speaking of King, the...
- 3/13/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Last spring, Selena Gomez lived in Paris for two months to film the musical Emilia Perez with Zoe Saldana. The multi-hyphenate couldn’t quite shake how good her life felt there, and she infused her love for the city into the rollout for her new single “Love On.”
“I felt like I can be a normal human being there,” she tells Rolling Stone. “I fell in love with everything about it and the life that I lived there for two months.”
Gomez had begun working on “Love On” before she...
“I felt like I can be a normal human being there,” she tells Rolling Stone. “I fell in love with everything about it and the life that I lived there for two months.”
Gomez had begun working on “Love On” before she...
- 3/4/2024
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
The prime time Grammys telecast gets all the attention, but the afternoon Premiere Ceremony is where awards watchers can glean the greatest insights about the Recording Academy’s preferences. Like the Creative Arts Awards at the Emmys, it’s where the vast majority of trophies are handed out, perhaps cluing us in to who has the strongest chances of winning top prizes during the evening festivities. So who were the day’s big winners? Did anyone make history? Were there any major surprises? Scroll down for our live blog where we dish the afternoon’s biggest developments.
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Justin Tranter was the host of the show, which streamed live from the Peacock Theater on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and on live.grammy.com starting at 12:30pm Pt/3:30pm Et. Tranter was a previous Grammy nominee for...
SEE2024 Gold Derby Music Awards winners: Clean sweep for Taylor Swift
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- 2/5/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears have both taken back their apologies, very possibly to each other.
Justin Timberlake, who celebrated his 43rd birthday with a free concert at New York City’s Irving Plaza on Wednesday night, introduced his song “Cry Me a River” by saying, “I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize to absolutely fucking nobody.” Timberlake didn’t name who his retraction was necessarily directed at, but the January 31st concert did happen to fall on the same day as the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show, where Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson’s breast on live television.
The claim also follows the highly-publicized rift between Timberlake and Britney Spears, who dated from 1999 to 2002. “Cry Me a River” was speculated to be about Spears and her confirmed infidelity with dancer Wade Robson, and arrived with a music video that featured a blonde woman resembling Spears.
Justin Timberlake, who celebrated his 43rd birthday with a free concert at New York City’s Irving Plaza on Wednesday night, introduced his song “Cry Me a River” by saying, “I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize to absolutely fucking nobody.” Timberlake didn’t name who his retraction was necessarily directed at, but the January 31st concert did happen to fall on the same day as the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show, where Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson’s breast on live television.
The claim also follows the highly-publicized rift between Timberlake and Britney Spears, who dated from 1999 to 2002. “Cry Me a River” was speculated to be about Spears and her confirmed infidelity with dancer Wade Robson, and arrived with a music video that featured a blonde woman resembling Spears.
- 2/1/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
One way to win Dua Lipa’s heart? Be down to split a tray of oysters with her. “Hell yeah! My kind of girl,” she exclaimed as we dug into the popular L.A. restaurant Gjelina’s lengthy menu in search of plates to share for lunch. “We should definitely get some oysters.”
Like the order we put in that day, Lipa was generous with juicy album and life details as well as a number of personal recommendations during our chats for her February cover story. From more info on...
Like the order we put in that day, Lipa was generous with juicy album and life details as well as a number of personal recommendations during our chats for her February cover story. From more info on...
- 1/19/2024
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, and Ryan Gosling won the Best Song award during the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday. Instead of going up to accept the award, actor Gosling who played Ken and sang the song that won flashed a jovially perplexed look while his fellow award-winners took the stage.
Ryan Gosling’s reaction to “I’m Just Ken” winning Best Original Song at the #CriticsChoiceAwards
See the full winners list: https://t.co/o7EgopRYqJ pic.twitter.com/UOWpZPhaiv
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) January 15, 2024
“Ryan Gosling, this is as much your award as ours,...
Ryan Gosling’s reaction to “I’m Just Ken” winning Best Original Song at the #CriticsChoiceAwards
See the full winners list: https://t.co/o7EgopRYqJ pic.twitter.com/UOWpZPhaiv
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) January 15, 2024
“Ryan Gosling, this is as much your award as ours,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
After singer-actress Selena Gomez vowed to quit Instagram only to make a return in 18 hours, pop icon Britney Spears quit Instagram again in a move that has coincided with the 20th anniversary of her iconic hit song ‘Toxic’.
The 42-year-old has deleted her account on the social media site just days after she announced she was never making music again, and had quit the industry for good, reports Mirror.co.uk.
Britney’s 43 million followers were hoping the pop icon would mark the milestone anniversary of the release of her number one track, but they were left disappointed when they realised she had decided to lay low for a while.
As per Mirror.co.uk, earlier this month, she revealed in a since-deleted post that she wouldn’t be returning to the recording studio to make music – instead, she was happy working behind the scenes, and penning tracks for other artistes.
The 42-year-old has deleted her account on the social media site just days after she announced she was never making music again, and had quit the industry for good, reports Mirror.co.uk.
Britney’s 43 million followers were hoping the pop icon would mark the milestone anniversary of the release of her number one track, but they were left disappointed when they realised she had decided to lay low for a while.
As per Mirror.co.uk, earlier this month, she revealed in a since-deleted post that she wouldn’t be returning to the recording studio to make music – instead, she was happy working behind the scenes, and penning tracks for other artistes.
- 1/14/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
If you wish upon a star, Disney’s latest animated film, Wish, will come to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD platforms sooner than you think. A heartfelt celebration of the magic of Disney and a joyful new entry to the studio’s animated film legacy, Walt Disney Animation Studios‘ Wish becomes available to view at home through digital retailers on January 23. Participating platforms include Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu, with 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD versions landing on shelves on March 12.
Here’s the official synopsis for Wish:
In this animated musical-comedy, Asha (Ariana DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars,...
Here’s the official synopsis for Wish:
In this animated musical-comedy, Asha (Ariana DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Pop icon Britney Spears, 42, has no desire to create another album even though her management team is pushing her to produce a tenth studio album.
Spears wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday, “Just so we’re clear most of the news is trash!!! They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album … I will never return to the music industry !!!”
She claims that writing is an activity that she does for fun, and as it says in her book, “There’s a lot you don’t know about me.”
Spears has not released much music of her own in past years but has written more than 20 songs for other artists. She says that she is a “ghostwriter” and prefers it that way.
In addition to putting the rumors of new music to rest, she also dismissed the story that her memoir The Woman in Me,...
Spears wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday, “Just so we’re clear most of the news is trash!!! They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album … I will never return to the music industry !!!”
She claims that writing is an activity that she does for fun, and as it says in her book, “There’s a lot you don’t know about me.”
Spears has not released much music of her own in past years but has written more than 20 songs for other artists. She says that she is a “ghostwriter” and prefers it that way.
In addition to putting the rumors of new music to rest, she also dismissed the story that her memoir The Woman in Me,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Morgan Lee Powers
- Uinterview
It’s been eight years since fans last got a new Britney Spears album, and it’s looking like “Glory” may have been a send-off, as the pop star announced she is done with the industry that drove her craaaazy.
Britney Spears took to social media to address rumors that she had new music coming out via collaborations with Charlie Xcx and Julia Michaels (who we guess are big names on the scene?), doubling down that you shouldn’t be getting your hopes up. “Just so we’re clear most of the news is trash!!! They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album…I will never return to the music industry!!!” Curiously, the post has since been deleted…
This is actually pretty unfortunate news, although not entirely unexpected, as she has spoken of retirement before. While Britney Spears is well out of her peak...
Britney Spears took to social media to address rumors that she had new music coming out via collaborations with Charlie Xcx and Julia Michaels (who we guess are big names on the scene?), doubling down that you shouldn’t be getting your hopes up. “Just so we’re clear most of the news is trash!!! They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album…I will never return to the music industry!!!” Curiously, the post has since been deleted…
This is actually pretty unfortunate news, although not entirely unexpected, as she has spoken of retirement before. While Britney Spears is well out of her peak...
- 1/5/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
SundanceTV is airing two new episodes of Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter this weekend.
THR partnered with AMC Networks’ SundanceTV and AMC+ for the new TV series, which premiered Dec. 31. THR’s Roundtables, which have become a hallmark of career achievement for stars and awards contenders, will be reimagined for broadcast, offering a fresh perspective on a classic, showcasing the collective brilliance of the entertainment industry’s finest and funniest minds as never before.
This Sunday, the 8 a.m. Et episode will feature the Director Roundtable, presented by Neom. The conversation, moderated by THR senior film editor Rebecca Keegan, includes Blitz Bazawule (The Color Purple), Bradley Cooper (Maestro), Ava DuVernay (Origin), Todd Haynes (May December), Greta Gerwig (Barbie) and Michael Mann (Ferrari).
At 9 a.m. Et, the episode will feature the Actor Roundtable, moderated by Scott Feinberg, THR’s executive editor, awards. The panel features Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer...
THR partnered with AMC Networks’ SundanceTV and AMC+ for the new TV series, which premiered Dec. 31. THR’s Roundtables, which have become a hallmark of career achievement for stars and awards contenders, will be reimagined for broadcast, offering a fresh perspective on a classic, showcasing the collective brilliance of the entertainment industry’s finest and funniest minds as never before.
This Sunday, the 8 a.m. Et episode will feature the Director Roundtable, presented by Neom. The conversation, moderated by THR senior film editor Rebecca Keegan, includes Blitz Bazawule (The Color Purple), Bradley Cooper (Maestro), Ava DuVernay (Origin), Todd Haynes (May December), Greta Gerwig (Barbie) and Michael Mann (Ferrari).
At 9 a.m. Et, the episode will feature the Actor Roundtable, moderated by Scott Feinberg, THR’s executive editor, awards. The panel features Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer...
- 1/4/2024
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Pop star Britney Spears has debunked rumours that she is working on a new album in a social media post where she declares she will “never return to the music industry.”
The singer was seemingly responding to reports that surfaced early Wednesday morning on Page Six about Spears potentially tapping Charli Xcx and writer Julia Michaels for an unannounced record. The report claimed Spears had not recorded any new material yet, “as the project is only starting to take shape,” reports Variety.
“They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album … I will never return to the music industry,” Spears wrote in the caption to an Instagram post of the Italian Renaissance painting “Salome Bearing the Head of St. John the Baptist.”
She continued: “When I write, I write for fun or I write for other people !!! For those of you who have read my book,...
The singer was seemingly responding to reports that surfaced early Wednesday morning on Page Six about Spears potentially tapping Charli Xcx and writer Julia Michaels for an unannounced record. The report claimed Spears had not recorded any new material yet, “as the project is only starting to take shape,” reports Variety.
“They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album … I will never return to the music industry,” Spears wrote in the caption to an Instagram post of the Italian Renaissance painting “Salome Bearing the Head of St. John the Baptist.”
She continued: “When I write, I write for fun or I write for other people !!! For those of you who have read my book,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A source is clearing the air about those rumors that Britney Spears is working on new music shortly after the Princess of Pop denied them.
On Wednesday (January 3), the 42-year-old “Toxic” hitmaker hopped online to blast the whispers that she’s in the process of recording a new album.
However, it looks like there might be some truth in the various reports circulating about Britney‘s future in the music industry, and an insider is spilling all the tea.
Read more about Britney Spears’ rumored musical comeback…
Speaking to Rolling Stone, a source confirmed that Britney is not working on new music. However, her team is apparently trying to lay the groundwork for her to do so in the future.
“Right now, management and A&r are trying to get her excited for the music,” they alleged. “As of right now, she’s not actively in recording but they’re...
On Wednesday (January 3), the 42-year-old “Toxic” hitmaker hopped online to blast the whispers that she’s in the process of recording a new album.
However, it looks like there might be some truth in the various reports circulating about Britney‘s future in the music industry, and an insider is spilling all the tea.
Read more about Britney Spears’ rumored musical comeback…
Speaking to Rolling Stone, a source confirmed that Britney is not working on new music. However, her team is apparently trying to lay the groundwork for her to do so in the future.
“Right now, management and A&r are trying to get her excited for the music,” they alleged. “As of right now, she’s not actively in recording but they’re...
- 1/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
If anyone was hoping for one more hit from “…Baby One More Time” singer Britney Spears, it might be time to let this dream go. In a new Instagram post, the pop icon stated that she will “never return to the music industry.”
“Just so we’re clear most of the news is trash !!! They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album … I will never return to the music industry !!!” Spears declared.
Instead, Spears said, “When I write, I write for fun or I write for other people !!! For those of you who have read my book, there’s loads that you don’t know about me … I’ve written over 20 songs for other people the past two years !!! I’m a ghostwriter and I honestly enjoy it that way !!!”
Spears’ comments follow reports from Page Six and The Sun claiming that Charli Xcx...
“Just so we’re clear most of the news is trash !!! They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album … I will never return to the music industry !!!” Spears declared.
Instead, Spears said, “When I write, I write for fun or I write for other people !!! For those of you who have read my book, there’s loads that you don’t know about me … I’ve written over 20 songs for other people the past two years !!! I’m a ghostwriter and I honestly enjoy it that way !!!”
Spears’ comments follow reports from Page Six and The Sun claiming that Charli Xcx...
- 1/4/2024
- by Emma Carey
- Consequence - Music
Rumors have been swirling about a musical comeback from Britney Spears in recent days, but in a new Instagram post Wednesday, the singer shut them down saying she’ll “never return to the industry.”
Minutes before her post, however, a source close to the Spears project-in-the-works tells Rolling Stone that the singer’s team was preparing new music to get the singer to return to the studio, but that she had not yet been “actively in recording.”
“Right now, management and A&r are trying to get her excited for the music,...
Minutes before her post, however, a source close to the Spears project-in-the-works tells Rolling Stone that the singer’s team was preparing new music to get the singer to return to the studio, but that she had not yet been “actively in recording.”
“Right now, management and A&r are trying to get her excited for the music,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Britney Spears responded to whispers that she is readying a musical comeback.
The 42-year-old Princess of Pop hasn’t released an album since 2016′s Glory. However, recent reports have suggested that she’s working with various musicians, including Charli Xcx and Julia Michaels to pen a comeback album following the success of her memoir The Woman in Me in late 2022.
On Wednesday (January 3), Britney took to social media to reveal the truth about her future in the music industry.
Read more about Britney Spears’ future in the industry…
“Just so we’re clear most of the news is trash !!! They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album … I will never return to the music industry,” Britney wrote on Instagram.
She continued, adding, “When I write, I write for fun or I write for other people !!! For those of you who have read my book,...
The 42-year-old Princess of Pop hasn’t released an album since 2016′s Glory. However, recent reports have suggested that she’s working with various musicians, including Charli Xcx and Julia Michaels to pen a comeback album following the success of her memoir The Woman in Me in late 2022.
On Wednesday (January 3), Britney took to social media to reveal the truth about her future in the music industry.
Read more about Britney Spears’ future in the industry…
“Just so we’re clear most of the news is trash !!! They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album … I will never return to the music industry,” Britney wrote on Instagram.
She continued, adding, “When I write, I write for fun or I write for other people !!! For those of you who have read my book,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Update: Britney Spears has responded to reports that she is working on a new album, saying that she will “never return to the music industry.”
— Original story —
Britney Spears has reportedly lined up some heavy-hitting songwriters for her 10th studio album. As reported by The Sun and now confirmed by Page Six, the pop star has recruited Charli Xcx for the comeback project.
According to Page Six, hitmaker Julia Michaels will be joining Charli Xcx to pen songs on the album, which will mark Spears’ first studio full-length since 2016’s Glory. No new material has been recorded as of yet, as the LP is “only starting to take shape.”
The album will be Spears’ first since being freed from her 13-year conservatorship in November 2021, though she has released a few singles: “Hold Me Closer” with Elton John and “Mind Your Business” with will.i.am.
Though Charli Xcx is best...
— Original story —
Britney Spears has reportedly lined up some heavy-hitting songwriters for her 10th studio album. As reported by The Sun and now confirmed by Page Six, the pop star has recruited Charli Xcx for the comeback project.
According to Page Six, hitmaker Julia Michaels will be joining Charli Xcx to pen songs on the album, which will mark Spears’ first studio full-length since 2016’s Glory. No new material has been recorded as of yet, as the LP is “only starting to take shape.”
The album will be Spears’ first since being freed from her 13-year conservatorship in November 2021, though she has released a few singles: “Hold Me Closer” with Elton John and “Mind Your Business” with will.i.am.
Though Charli Xcx is best...
- 1/3/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
The Hollywood Reporter has once again gathered A-list talent for its famed Roundtables, and you can watch them on TV starting this weekend.
THR partnered with AMC Networks’ SundanceTV and AMC+ for the new TV series Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter, which kicks off Sunday. THR’s Roundtables, which have become a hallmark of career achievement for stars and awards contenders, will be reimagined for broadcast, offering a fresh perspective on a classic, showcasing the collective brilliance of the entertainment industry’s finest and funniest minds as never before.
The series, hosted by Emmy-nominated actress and comedian Yvonne Orji, debuts Dec. 31 with the songwriter conversation moderated by THR senior music editor Mesfin Fekadu, airing at 8 a.m. Et, followed by a conversation moderated by THR senior film editor Rebecca Keegan, with some of awards-season’s most-talked-about actresses, airing at 9 a.m. Et. The series will be available to stream on AMC+ starting Mar.
THR partnered with AMC Networks’ SundanceTV and AMC+ for the new TV series Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter, which kicks off Sunday. THR’s Roundtables, which have become a hallmark of career achievement for stars and awards contenders, will be reimagined for broadcast, offering a fresh perspective on a classic, showcasing the collective brilliance of the entertainment industry’s finest and funniest minds as never before.
The series, hosted by Emmy-nominated actress and comedian Yvonne Orji, debuts Dec. 31 with the songwriter conversation moderated by THR senior music editor Mesfin Fekadu, airing at 8 a.m. Et, followed by a conversation moderated by THR senior film editor Rebecca Keegan, with some of awards-season’s most-talked-about actresses, airing at 9 a.m. Et. The series will be available to stream on AMC+ starting Mar.
- 12/30/2023
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ninety-four songs and 149 scores have been deemed eligible in the music categories for the 96th annual Academy Awards, Variety has learned.
Voting began Thursday, with 390 members of the Academy music branch eligible to vote in this year’s competition. And for the first time in years, there appear to be no surprises or glaring omissions.
Any film can submit up to three songs, and the “Barbie” entries were as expected: Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made for,” Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” and the Mark Ronson-Andrew Wyatt song “I’m Just Ken.”
Five other films submitted the maximum of three songs, including two from Disney: the live-action “The Little Mermaid,” with “For the First Time,” “The Scuttlebutt” and “Wild Uncharted Waters,” all by Alan Menken (who won Oscars for the original in 1989) and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and “Wish,” the Julia Michaels-Benjamin Rice tunes including “I’m a Star,...
Voting began Thursday, with 390 members of the Academy music branch eligible to vote in this year’s competition. And for the first time in years, there appear to be no surprises or glaring omissions.
Any film can submit up to three songs, and the “Barbie” entries were as expected: Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made for,” Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” and the Mark Ronson-Andrew Wyatt song “I’m Just Ken.”
Five other films submitted the maximum of three songs, including two from Disney: the live-action “The Little Mermaid,” with “For the First Time,” “The Scuttlebutt” and “Wild Uncharted Waters,” all by Alan Menken (who won Oscars for the original in 1989) and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and “Wish,” the Julia Michaels-Benjamin Rice tunes including “I’m a Star,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Poor Things, The Color Purple and American Fiction.
Leave the World Behind premiere
Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, Kevin Bacon, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans and writer-director Sam Esmail walked the carpet at the NYC premiere of their Netflix thriller on Monday.
Ethan Hawke and Julia Roberts Kevin Bacon, Sam Esmail, Ethan Hawke, Julia Roberts, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans, Mahershala Ali and Myha’la Herrold
American Fiction premiere
Writer-director Cord Jefferson joined stars Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross and Sterling K. Brown at their film’s Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday.
Cord Jefferson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, Erika Alexander and Adam Brody
Wish music celebration
The team behind the music of Wish, including star Ariana DeBose, celebrated with an event in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Leave the World Behind premiere
Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, Kevin Bacon, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans and writer-director Sam Esmail walked the carpet at the NYC premiere of their Netflix thriller on Monday.
Ethan Hawke and Julia Roberts Kevin Bacon, Sam Esmail, Ethan Hawke, Julia Roberts, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans, Mahershala Ali and Myha’la Herrold
American Fiction premiere
Writer-director Cord Jefferson joined stars Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross and Sterling K. Brown at their film’s Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday.
Cord Jefferson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, Erika Alexander and Adam Brody
Wish music celebration
The team behind the music of Wish, including star Ariana DeBose, celebrated with an event in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
- 12/8/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For Disney’s 100th anniversary, writer-ep Jennifer Lee was tasked with creating an original fairytale that celebrated the legacy of Disney animated films. After finding a common theme in wishing upon a star, Wish was born as a way to dissect the power and vulnerability of the concept.
Wish follows Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl who disagrees with how the kingdom’s ruler Magnifico (Chris Pine) treats the wishes of her fellow citizens. She wishes upon a star for change, but is surprised when that star comes down from the sky to answer her call. While Star was originally a character with a voice, Lee says the simpler version of Star led to a much more fun character with physical humor.
‘Wish’, from left: Star, Asha (voice: Ariana DeBose), Valentino (voice: Akan Tudyk)
Deadline: How did you arrive at that animation style? It’s very storybook-like.
Jennifer Lee:...
Wish follows Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl who disagrees with how the kingdom’s ruler Magnifico (Chris Pine) treats the wishes of her fellow citizens. She wishes upon a star for change, but is surprised when that star comes down from the sky to answer her call. While Star was originally a character with a voice, Lee says the simpler version of Star led to a much more fun character with physical humor.
‘Wish’, from left: Star, Asha (voice: Ariana DeBose), Valentino (voice: Akan Tudyk)
Deadline: How did you arrive at that animation style? It’s very storybook-like.
Jennifer Lee:...
- 12/8/2023
- by Ryan Fleming
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney Animation Studios’ chief creative officer Jennifer Lee had not yet written the script for “Wish” when Grammy nominated songwriter Julia Michaels wrote the demo for “This Wish” in 2020. But that demo, Lee says, “defined the whole movie; it became our North Star.”
Celebrating 100 years of storytelling at Disney, “Wish” pays homage to the celestial entity so many have wished upon. Ariana DeBose voices Asha, its main protagonist and heroine, a 17-year-old who lives in the magical kingdom of Rosas, ruled by Disney’s newest villain, King Magnifico, voiced by Chris Pine. Rosas is built on people’s wishes and hopes. When Asha makes a wish one night, she accidentally summons Star, an energetic character from the sky. An adventurous journey capturing hope, joy and the power of dreams follows.
Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn direct, while Lee, Allison Moore and Buck penned the screenplay; Michaels and songwriting partner Benjamin Rice...
Celebrating 100 years of storytelling at Disney, “Wish” pays homage to the celestial entity so many have wished upon. Ariana DeBose voices Asha, its main protagonist and heroine, a 17-year-old who lives in the magical kingdom of Rosas, ruled by Disney’s newest villain, King Magnifico, voiced by Chris Pine. Rosas is built on people’s wishes and hopes. When Asha makes a wish one night, she accidentally summons Star, an energetic character from the sky. An adventurous journey capturing hope, joy and the power of dreams follows.
Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn direct, while Lee, Allison Moore and Buck penned the screenplay; Michaels and songwriting partner Benjamin Rice...
- 12/4/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
A broad range of titles, animation styles and plenty of music define this season’s animated feature race, with some expected contenders still to debut.
For instance, as the studio celebrates its centennial, Walt Disney Animation Studios hopes to grab one of the five nomination slots with its Nov. 22 musical Wish, which tells the story of how Disney’s wishing star came to be. Its voice cast is led by Ariana DeBose as young protagonist Asha and Chris Pine as villainous King Magnifico. The cast performs a collection of original songs from Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice, including “This Wish,” “I’m a Star” and “This Is the Thanks I Get.” Oscar winner Chris Buck (Frozen) and Fawn Veerasunthorn direct, and Disney Animation chief creative officer and Oscar winner Jennifer Lee is a writer and executive producer.
This title joins an already crowded field. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse — the bold...
For instance, as the studio celebrates its centennial, Walt Disney Animation Studios hopes to grab one of the five nomination slots with its Nov. 22 musical Wish, which tells the story of how Disney’s wishing star came to be. Its voice cast is led by Ariana DeBose as young protagonist Asha and Chris Pine as villainous King Magnifico. The cast performs a collection of original songs from Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice, including “This Wish,” “I’m a Star” and “This Is the Thanks I Get.” Oscar winner Chris Buck (Frozen) and Fawn Veerasunthorn direct, and Disney Animation chief creative officer and Oscar winner Jennifer Lee is a writer and executive producer.
This title joins an already crowded field. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse — the bold...
- 12/4/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2023 Variety Hitmakers Brunch was a star-studded affair, and so many of music’s biggest stars were in attendance.
The event took place on Saturday (December 2) at Nya West in Hollywood, Calif. It honored a variety of music’s finest, including Sza, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Mark Ronson and more.
They were all in attendance, as were some other talented musicians. The list even included Ryan Gosling, who showed off his pipes in Barbie!
Since there were so many stars on the guestlist, we pulled together pics of everyone for you to peruse.
Head inside to see photos of all of the stars at the 2023 Variety Hitmakers Brunch…
Keep scrolling to see photos of all of the celebrities who attended the 2023 Variety Hitmakers Brunch…
Julia Michaels
Maren Morris
Joan Baez
Shaun Ross
Babyface
Conan Gray
Flava Flav
Sabrina Carpenter
PinkPantheress
Maggie Rogers
St. Vincent
Victoria Monet
Finneas
Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus...
The event took place on Saturday (December 2) at Nya West in Hollywood, Calif. It honored a variety of music’s finest, including Sza, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Mark Ronson and more.
They were all in attendance, as were some other talented musicians. The list even included Ryan Gosling, who showed off his pipes in Barbie!
Since there were so many stars on the guestlist, we pulled together pics of everyone for you to peruse.
Head inside to see photos of all of the stars at the 2023 Variety Hitmakers Brunch…
Keep scrolling to see photos of all of the celebrities who attended the 2023 Variety Hitmakers Brunch…
Julia Michaels
Maren Morris
Joan Baez
Shaun Ross
Babyface
Conan Gray
Flava Flav
Sabrina Carpenter
PinkPantheress
Maggie Rogers
St. Vincent
Victoria Monet
Finneas
Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus...
- 12/3/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” is set to dominate the original song race. Oscar voters will likely pick all three contenders from the blockbuster for the original song shortlist: Billie Eilish’s tear-inducing ballad “What Was I Made For,” Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” and Ryan Gosling’s pitiful song of feeling inadequate “I’m Just Ken.”
Mark Ronson and songwriting partner Andrew Wyatt wrote the latter two, while Eilish partnered with brother Finneas on her tune. However, with only two nominations allowed in this category, it will be left to the music branch to decide which two they pick.
Lenny Kravitz eyes a spot on the list with “Road to Freedom,” a song he penned for George C. Wolfe’s “Rustin.” The soulful song’s horns and trombones are key to this composition, which accompanies the film’s end credits.
Disney seeks to snag nominations for the original songs...
Mark Ronson and songwriting partner Andrew Wyatt wrote the latter two, while Eilish partnered with brother Finneas on her tune. However, with only two nominations allowed in this category, it will be left to the music branch to decide which two they pick.
Lenny Kravitz eyes a spot on the list with “Road to Freedom,” a song he penned for George C. Wolfe’s “Rustin.” The soulful song’s horns and trombones are key to this composition, which accompanies the film’s end credits.
Disney seeks to snag nominations for the original songs...
- 11/29/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Pop-rock Grammy winner Gwen Stefani has been a coach on “The Voice” seven different times now (though never consecutively), but this is the first season she is on the panel without Blake Shelton, whom she married in 2021. She successfully coached Carter Rubin to a victory in Season 19, and is itching to become a two-time “Voice” champion with her current crop of contenders. Now that the Season 24 blind auditions, battles and knockouts have concluded, can Gwen prevail yet again on NBC’s reality TV show?
Tour our gallery above (or click here for direct access) for a closer look at Team Gwen Stefani on “The Voice” Season 24, including photos, bios and artist rankings. Also see our features for Team Niall Horan, Team John Legend and Team Reba McEntire.
See‘The Voice’ coaches ranked worst to best
1. Bias (2-chair turn) — Top 12
Hometown: Little Rock, Ar
Bias grew up in a very musical family.
Tour our gallery above (or click here for direct access) for a closer look at Team Gwen Stefani on “The Voice” Season 24, including photos, bios and artist rankings. Also see our features for Team Niall Horan, Team John Legend and Team Reba McEntire.
See‘The Voice’ coaches ranked worst to best
1. Bias (2-chair turn) — Top 12
Hometown: Little Rock, Ar
Bias grew up in a very musical family.
- 11/28/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Disney‘s latest animated feature, “Wish” explores a kingdom where a self-centered ruler (Chris Pine) keeps wishes and dreams captive so that they cannot be fully realized. It’s a theme that spoke to the film’s composer, Dave Metzger, who himself fulfilled a lifelong dream when he came on board to score “Wish” — his first major theatrical feature after decades of work as an orchestrator and arranger. “My dream since I was 16 years old was to be the composer on a major film,” Metzger told IndieWire. “At this point, I thought it wasn’t going to happen. I really thought that the ship had sailed and I was never going to have that opportunity.”
When the film’s music producer, Matt Walker, called Metzger to tell him he was being considered for the job, Metzger was delighted but taken aback. “I was just shocked,” he said. “Though I’ve...
When the film’s music producer, Matt Walker, called Metzger to tell him he was being considered for the job, Metzger was delighted but taken aback. “I was just shocked,” he said. “Though I’ve...
- 11/27/2023
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
A remix of themes, tropes and references to other – and better – Disney classics, Wish is a hollow pandering to die-hard fans for the studio’s 100th birthday. It’s so derivative and bland that one wouldn’t be surprised if Disney announced it was the first movie written and directed by artificial intelligence.
The latest animated offering from the Mouse House, the fairy tale is centered on Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl living in the magical land of Rosas, where King Magnifico (Chris Pine) has the power to grant anyone’s wish. Upon their eighteenth birthday, all citizens of Rosas give their deepest-felt wishes to the king, who may choose to make them come true.
But Asha learns, of course, that Magnifico deems himself the only person worthy of understanding whose wishes are deserving of being granted, and the truth is that most people are giving up the deepest...
The latest animated offering from the Mouse House, the fairy tale is centered on Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl living in the magical land of Rosas, where King Magnifico (Chris Pine) has the power to grant anyone’s wish. Upon their eighteenth birthday, all citizens of Rosas give their deepest-felt wishes to the king, who may choose to make them come true.
But Asha learns, of course, that Magnifico deems himself the only person worthy of understanding whose wishes are deserving of being granted, and the truth is that most people are giving up the deepest...
- 11/24/2023
- by Chris Williams
- CinemaNerdz
Unfulfilled potential is a powerful theme for a story. Making Disney’s choice to explore what might happen if an entire kingdom of subjects surrendered their chance to fulfil their destinies by entrusting their deepest wish – and every memory of it – to their king an intriguing premise. Is it better to live with the hope that one day your wish may come true or to hold that dream close to your heart and let it guide your life’s path?
We’ll never know. Because, sadly, the House of Mouse’s hundredth-anniversary offering fails to interrogate its own themes, choosing to bimble about looking pretty (it is Very pretty), ticking off generic highs and lows in the place of real plot points and making knowing nods to animated features past instead. Leaving us to gloomily ponder what might have been.
Asha (Ariana DeBose) is a tour guide in her beloved Mediterranean home Rosas.
We’ll never know. Because, sadly, the House of Mouse’s hundredth-anniversary offering fails to interrogate its own themes, choosing to bimble about looking pretty (it is Very pretty), ticking off generic highs and lows in the place of real plot points and making knowing nods to animated features past instead. Leaving us to gloomily ponder what might have been.
Asha (Ariana DeBose) is a tour guide in her beloved Mediterranean home Rosas.
- 11/24/2023
- by Emily Breen
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Wish: Julia Michaels, Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck & more on the magic, music & celebration of Disney100
To celebrate the release of Disney’s Wish, their new animated feature that helps celebrate the studio’s 100th birthday, we had the pleasure of chatting with some of the creatives who helped make it all possible.
The film is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico—to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Featuring the voices of Academy Award®-winning actor Ariana DeBose as Asha and Chris Pine as Magnifico.
Related: Our red carpet interviews with Ariana DeBose & more at the Wish UK premiere
Chatting to...
The film is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico—to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Featuring the voices of Academy Award®-winning actor Ariana DeBose as Asha and Chris Pine as Magnifico.
Related: Our red carpet interviews with Ariana DeBose & more at the Wish UK premiere
Chatting to...
- 11/22/2023
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
WishPhoto: Disney
It was probably inevitable that Marvel’s world-building virus would infect its Disney host. But it’s still startling to see how urgently the new Disney animated fairy tale Wish attempts to retcon 86 years of disparate animated features into something like a shared universe—one where Peter Pan,...
It was probably inevitable that Marvel’s world-building virus would infect its Disney host. But it’s still startling to see how urgently the new Disney animated fairy tale Wish attempts to retcon 86 years of disparate animated features into something like a shared universe—one where Peter Pan,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Ray Greene
- avclub.com
Occasionally, a flick comes at the right time. And for me, as we head into the holiday season, Wish was one of them (read our review). It may not be technically the best of the current Disney releases, but something about its story and music spoke to this viewer. The film features terrific performances from its stars, including Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, and Victor Garber. Directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, from a script by Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore, Wish comes from the inspiration of 100 years of Disney animation. From classic cameos to the lovely tunes from Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice, Wish was a delight.
Last week, we had the thrill of attending an in-person junket for the film. With the strike ending, Hollywood was again ready to get their voice out there. And after attending a preview event for Wish, it was nice to...
Last week, we had the thrill of attending an in-person junket for the film. With the strike ending, Hollywood was again ready to get their voice out there. And after attending a preview event for Wish, it was nice to...
- 11/21/2023
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
Plot: When a young woman discovers that the wishes of her community are being destroyed by an egomaniac ruler, she must try and create a little magic herself to bring joy to everyone.
Review: “When You Wish Upon A Star” is a song that has become a staple for even the slightest inclusion of Disney in their lives. It’s impossible not to be able to recognize the iconic tune featured in the animated classic Pinocchio. Initially performed by Cliff Edwards, the music has become a signature for everything Disney. And with the current 100-year celebration, Walt Disney Animation is bringing audiences their latest big-screen musical adventure, the appropriately titled Wish. The Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn-directed feature is a joyful, sweet, and engaging tale; although wishes may not come true for all audiences, it sure did for the audience I saw it with.
Wish tells the story of the magical town of Ramas.
Review: “When You Wish Upon A Star” is a song that has become a staple for even the slightest inclusion of Disney in their lives. It’s impossible not to be able to recognize the iconic tune featured in the animated classic Pinocchio. Initially performed by Cliff Edwards, the music has become a signature for everything Disney. And with the current 100-year celebration, Walt Disney Animation is bringing audiences their latest big-screen musical adventure, the appropriately titled Wish. The Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn-directed feature is a joyful, sweet, and engaging tale; although wishes may not come true for all audiences, it sure did for the audience I saw it with.
Wish tells the story of the magical town of Ramas.
- 11/21/2023
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
The stars of Disney’s Wish are out to celebrate the film’s premiere!
The event was held on Monday (November 20) at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London.
Ariana DeBose, who voices and sings as Asha in Wish, headlined the red-carpet premiere. The Oscar-winner dazzled in a purple gown.
Julia Michaels, who wrote original songs for the movie, was also present at the premiere, as was singer Rochelle Humes.
Also in attendance were producers Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones and Peter Del Vecho, executive producer Jennifer Lee, and co-directors Fawn Veerasunthorn, and Chris Buck.
Disney’s Wish opens in theaters on November 22.
Also pictured inside are photos from the Wish screening and Q&a event on Sunday (November 19) in London.
Browse through the gallery to see all the photos from the Wish premiere and screening event…...
The event was held on Monday (November 20) at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London.
Ariana DeBose, who voices and sings as Asha in Wish, headlined the red-carpet premiere. The Oscar-winner dazzled in a purple gown.
Julia Michaels, who wrote original songs for the movie, was also present at the premiere, as was singer Rochelle Humes.
Also in attendance were producers Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones and Peter Del Vecho, executive producer Jennifer Lee, and co-directors Fawn Veerasunthorn, and Chris Buck.
Disney’s Wish opens in theaters on November 22.
Also pictured inside are photos from the Wish screening and Q&a event on Sunday (November 19) in London.
Browse through the gallery to see all the photos from the Wish premiere and screening event…...
- 11/21/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Disney original animation is looking at a comeback this Thanksgiving. The princess pic Wish is looking at as much as $45M-$50M over five days after the studio suffering a setback over last year’s holiday with Strange World, which did $18.8M.
With the strikes over and Thanksgiving week a primetime for moviegoing with K-12 schools off all week and colleges off Thursday and Friday, there’s a lot of hope from Hollywood for a bountiful box office. All movies combined to gross $134M during the Wednesday-Sunday period in 2022. Remember, Black Friday is one of the richest days of the year at the domestic box office.
The overseas release for Wish is a staggered approach a la Disney/Pixar’s Elemental, with only 43% of the foreign marketplace going this week including major markets UK, Spain, Mexico, China, as well as India, Benelux, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Philippines. All in, $25M is expected from abroad,...
With the strikes over and Thanksgiving week a primetime for moviegoing with K-12 schools off all week and colleges off Thursday and Friday, there’s a lot of hope from Hollywood for a bountiful box office. All movies combined to gross $134M during the Wednesday-Sunday period in 2022. Remember, Black Friday is one of the richest days of the year at the domestic box office.
The overseas release for Wish is a staggered approach a la Disney/Pixar’s Elemental, with only 43% of the foreign marketplace going this week including major markets UK, Spain, Mexico, China, as well as India, Benelux, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Philippines. All in, $25M is expected from abroad,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
This article appears in the new issue of Den Of Geek magazine. Get your copy here.
When it came to creating the animated film that would be released on the 100th anniversary of Disney Studios, Disney Animation’s Chief Creative Officer and co-creator of Frozen, Jennifer Lee, was deeply aware of the massive task that she and everyone at the storied animation studio would be taking on. “I started talking with my fellow Frozen director, Chris Buck, about how Disney would be turning 100 this year,” Lee shared at a press event celebrating their newest animated feature. “We acknowledged what a privilege and responsibility it is at this significant time. And we thought what a wonderful way to celebrate a century of storytelling, to tell a joyful, original story with original characters and songs inspired by our legacy of films.” That film is Wish, the 62nd animated Disney film that follows a young woman,...
When it came to creating the animated film that would be released on the 100th anniversary of Disney Studios, Disney Animation’s Chief Creative Officer and co-creator of Frozen, Jennifer Lee, was deeply aware of the massive task that she and everyone at the storied animation studio would be taking on. “I started talking with my fellow Frozen director, Chris Buck, about how Disney would be turning 100 this year,” Lee shared at a press event celebrating their newest animated feature. “We acknowledged what a privilege and responsibility it is at this significant time. And we thought what a wonderful way to celebrate a century of storytelling, to tell a joyful, original story with original characters and songs inspired by our legacy of films.” That film is Wish, the 62nd animated Disney film that follows a young woman,...
- 11/20/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
The all-new musical-comedy welcomes audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico—to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Featuring the voices of Academy Award®-winning actor Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as Magnifico, and Alan Tudykas Asha’s favorite goat, Valentino, the film is helmed by Oscar®-winning director Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn (“Raya and the Last Dragon”), and produced by Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones (“Encanto”). Jennifer Lee executive produces—Lee and Allison Moore are writers on the project. With original songs by Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In the Renaissance era of the 1990s, Walt Disney Animation Studios had seemingly cracked the code in terms of telling old-fashioned stories with a modern twist. There were still plenty of fables and fairy tales to adapt, from the story of a mermaid who wanted to be a human to a star-crossed romance between a brainy young woman and a monstrous beast. And the studio was able to harness present-day Broadway-style songs into these stories, lending them a grandeur and epic quality that made them annual theatrical events. To the eagle-eyed viewer, there were also funny little Easter eggs referencing past Disney films, if you knew where to look. In "Aladdin," for example, there's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment in which the portly Sultan is seen playing with a series of figurines, including one that is unmistakably the Beast from "Beauty and the Beast." To recognize this gag was a miniature reward...
- 11/17/2023
- by Josh Spiegel
- Slash Film
There’s a character in Disney’s self-mythologizing movie Wish whose life dream is to inspire the next generation. He lives in Rosas, the fictional kingdom ruled by the self-taught sorcerer Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine). For reasons that remain murky, the wizard hoards his constituents’ wishes in his castle tower. When residents of Rosas turn 18, they relinquish their greatest dream in hopes that one day their benevolent dictator will fulfill it. Magnifico, like all authoritarian leaders, insists that it’s a small price to pay for their safety and eternal peace of mind.
The whole premise is very Disney, and Wish plays out as one would expect. Magnifico meets his match in Asha (Ariana DeBose), a 17-year-old girl who dares to question the order of things. Their encounter represents the generational crossroads that Disney finds itself at during its centennial. In him, a symbol of authority and empire. In her,...
The whole premise is very Disney, and Wish plays out as one would expect. Magnifico meets his match in Asha (Ariana DeBose), a 17-year-old girl who dares to question the order of things. Their encounter represents the generational crossroads that Disney finds itself at during its centennial. In him, a symbol of authority and empire. In her,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Billie Eilish admits in a new interview that she was “concerned” that she “hit my peak” before co-writing the Barbie smash “What Was I Made For?“
Speaking at a Hollywood Reporter artists roundtable that gathered the favorites for the Academy Awards’ Best Original Song — Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Cynthia Erivo, Jon Batiste, and Julia Michaels — Eilish said she was struggling to write songs following her Happier Than Ever album. But then she was handed a “homework” assignment: Writing a song for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.
“I honestly was concerned...
Speaking at a Hollywood Reporter artists roundtable that gathered the favorites for the Academy Awards’ Best Original Song — Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Cynthia Erivo, Jon Batiste, and Julia Michaels — Eilish said she was struggling to write songs following her Happier Than Ever album. But then she was handed a “homework” assignment: Writing a song for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.
“I honestly was concerned...
- 11/16/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
“I honestly was concerned that it was over for me,” Billie Eilish confesses at a table with Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste, Cynthia Erivo and Julia Michaels, who came together to discuss their songwriting prowess and process. “We’d been trying and it wasn’t doing what it usually would do in me. I was honestly like, ‘Damn, maybe I hit my peak and I don’t know how to write anymore?’ ” Struggling for inspiration, the 21-year-old had hit a wall, until Greta Gerwig called in January with an assignment: Write a song for Barbie. The result was the emotional and scene-stealing “What Was I Made For?” that Eilish wrote with her brother and musical partner, Finneas. “Greta saved me, really, honestly,” Eilish says. “It brought us out of it and immediately we were inspired and wrote so much more after that.” A frontrunner for best original song at the 2024 Oscars,...
- 11/16/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for The Iron Claw, The Marvels and Wish.
The Marvels special screening
Director Nia DaCosta, producer Kevin Feige, executive producers Mary Livanos and Jonathan Schwartz, and composer Laura Karpman attended a special screening event for The Marvels in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Two days later, after the end of the actors strike when SAG-AFTRA reached a new deal with the studios and streamers, star Iman Vellani made an appearance alongside DaCosta at a special screening event in Los Angeles.
Laura Karpman, Kevin Feige, Nia DaCosta, Rizzo the cat, Mary Livanos and Jonathan Schwartz Nia DaCosta and Iman Vellani
The Iron Claw premiere
Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons joined filmmaker Sean Durkin at the world premiere of their wrestling film in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday.
The Marvels special screening
Director Nia DaCosta, producer Kevin Feige, executive producers Mary Livanos and Jonathan Schwartz, and composer Laura Karpman attended a special screening event for The Marvels in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Two days later, after the end of the actors strike when SAG-AFTRA reached a new deal with the studios and streamers, star Iman Vellani made an appearance alongside DaCosta at a special screening event in Los Angeles.
Laura Karpman, Kevin Feige, Nia DaCosta, Rizzo the cat, Mary Livanos and Jonathan Schwartz Nia DaCosta and Iman Vellani
The Iron Claw premiere
Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons joined filmmaker Sean Durkin at the world premiere of their wrestling film in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday.
- 11/10/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With the actors strike finally over, Oscar-winning actor Ariana DeBose flew from New York to Los Angeles and surprised audiences at an All-Guild screening and Q&a for Disney Animation’s “Wish.“
DeBose, who voices Asha in the studio’s latest animated feature, wasn’t able to make the film premiere Wednesday night, as the strike officially ended at 12:01 a.m. Pt on Thursday.
The joy in the room was palpable as she joined songwriter Julia Michaels, directors Chris Buck and Fawn Verasunthorn, and producers Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones and Peter Veccho for the Q&a to talk publicly for the first time about playing the role.
“I got a phone call. They told me that I had this job and that I’d be playing Asha, and then they played ‘This Wish’ for me, and I began to panic because it was one of the most beautiful songs I had ever heard,...
DeBose, who voices Asha in the studio’s latest animated feature, wasn’t able to make the film premiere Wednesday night, as the strike officially ended at 12:01 a.m. Pt on Thursday.
The joy in the room was palpable as she joined songwriter Julia Michaels, directors Chris Buck and Fawn Verasunthorn, and producers Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones and Peter Veccho for the Q&a to talk publicly for the first time about playing the role.
“I got a phone call. They told me that I had this job and that I’d be playing Asha, and then they played ‘This Wish’ for me, and I began to panic because it was one of the most beautiful songs I had ever heard,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, the Los Angeles premiere of Walt Disney Animation’s latest film “Wish” on Wednesday night was set to be a star-free affair — well, save for the literal star on which the movie is based.
But just before 5 p.m., the union announced that, after 118 days, the strike would come to an end as of 12:01 a.m. Pt on Thursday.
Of course, that meant the animated movie’s cast — including Oscar winner Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine — weren’t allowed to make a quick change into their red carpet finest and hustle over to the El Capitan Theatre for a screening set to begin at 7 p.m., but the mood was jubilant nonetheless.
With the film serving as a celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary, the studio pulled out all the stops for the pre-premiere party on Hollywood Blvd., launching a “Wish” drone show in...
But just before 5 p.m., the union announced that, after 118 days, the strike would come to an end as of 12:01 a.m. Pt on Thursday.
Of course, that meant the animated movie’s cast — including Oscar winner Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine — weren’t allowed to make a quick change into their red carpet finest and hustle over to the El Capitan Theatre for a screening set to begin at 7 p.m., but the mood was jubilant nonetheless.
With the film serving as a celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary, the studio pulled out all the stops for the pre-premiere party on Hollywood Blvd., launching a “Wish” drone show in...
- 11/9/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay and Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
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